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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-03

We think it is hardly known even 10 the
most intelligent OF our readers, how deep some
of the sciences are looking down into the rnys-
teries OF creation. We know there were won
derful discoveries in these times, and wonder
full uses made of them, but did not know the
Chemists were initiating in their crucibles and
even SURPRISING the most wonderful prodnc-
tions of organic life. During our visit to Low
ell we were introduced by one Of their promi-
nent citizens TO the laboratory of Dr.. Aver,
Inventor of Cherry Pecto-al and Cathartic
Piils,) where we we're shown with generous
frankness. his process and his products. This
master genius of MS art is manufacturing the
subtle essences OF flowers from tar and other
vegetable substances. His essence of Pine
Apple, Strawberry, Checkerberry, Pear. Ca
nella, Ounce, Cinnamon, &c, not only equa
but they exceed in purity Of favor. those veg
etablcs themselves. His oil of Winter-green
is purcr and of better favor than any that can
be gathered from the plant-and yet is made
by chemical composition from the Hydro-csr-
bOns in tar! His process is, TO anslyze the
substance and find the exact ultimate atoms q
which it is made, then recompose them in the
same proportions which exist in nature
ChTistian .4drocafe.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-03

THE BEGISSISG OF THE ESD.-Thc New Or
leans Delta, of the 18th Nov, says sit is
now evident that the election Of Mr.. Buchanan
is a moral defeat. 1t is equally evident that
the war between the North and South did not
end on the 4th of November, 1856. 1t rather
had new beginning then, and will certainly
not end before 1860. We are perfectly satis-
fed that the triumph, as il is termed, Of the
Democratic party, is the mere success of for
ces, and not the definite vindication of prin-
ciple-a simple respite for the present, with
out any security for the future" The Delta
also says, "without a reversal of the past his
tory of our politics, the Republican party will
as surely come into power as time shall flow
on" The Delta is a Democratic paper. The
Unterrifed, it would seem, don't like the way
the current is running.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-03

HAsTY BURIALs.-Another warning against
the too common practice of hasty burials, oc-
Cured in Fremont, Sandusky county, Ohio,
a short time since. Daniel Stearns, Esq, who
had been i'll for some time, to all appearances,
died. Alfthe arrangements were made, and
the cleTgymen and friends assembled to pay
the last tribute of respect to the supposed de-
ceased, when the body appeared warm to the
touch. Restoratives were administered, and
in few minutes the man who had come SO
near being buried alive,was sitting. He is now
in a fair way of recovery.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-03
EoRsIsE NEWS BY TH PERSIA.

The rreseut steamer takes out another start
ling monetary announcement The Bank oi
England have again raised their rate OF dis
count. and for all descriptions Of bills per
cent. is ROW the minimum charge These
terms are higher than any that have prevailed
since the middle OF the great panic Of ls4' =
Even during the late war the rates were never
above those which were current throughout
last month. namely 6 per cent. for two months,
and ! per cent. for three months bills. In the
panic of lS47, per cent. was temporarily de-
nanded. and tina; is the extreme point within
modern experience
The measure came unexpectedly upon the
public, although every circumstance Of the
money market justifes it. Last week there
was. in many quarters. a strong expectation
that something of the kind would be resorted
| TO. but as it was since known that the E&nk OF
France had not continued to take any large
amounts. and the arrival Of the James Baines
from Melbourne. with E7OO, 600 in gold, was
hourly expected, the anticipation had general
IL subsidized. 1t now appears, however, that
the demand for discount and loans during the
past few days has greatly increased, and that
the continental exchanges all present an unia-
vorable tendency, while the expected aTriva
from Australia is still delayed, and appTehen,
sions even are gaining ground as TO the safety
OF the ship Under these circEmstances the
Bank directors properly felt that they eoul1
no longer wait for contingencies. and tfai
prornpt step might turn the tide and save rnucl
future inconvenience.
Those London papers which are suppose'
most directly TO reflect the opinions Of th
British Ministry, speak confidently Of the con
. tinuancc OF the Anglo-French alliance. Tn
Globe saws that the alliance sis as close ans
cordial as il has been At auy hour since il wa
: fist established TIo tE~.ai4ss Eayst ss.s
1t is Of the highest importance, at momen
ike the present, to dispel the exaggeration
0. a runor, and TO record the truth simply
We. therefore. emphaticalIy state that "
: have reason to believe that never al any tim
: was the alliance between England and Franc
more solid and faithful than it IS now.
/ Frauds to an immense extent on the Grea
Northern Rail Road Line had come to light
T the perpetrator being Mr.. Leopold Redpath
: registrar Of shares and transfers for the CON
pany He had held a high social position
: and was above suspicion until his sudden dis
appearance led to an examination of his book
when Il defalcaiions, said 10 amour; to ESQ,
| 0oO, were discovered. 1t is the old story q
e a limited income and fast life without any c
his employers noticing the incongruity.
! The Times of Nov. 15. says The Englis
4 funds have fully recovered from the depressio
caused yesterday by the advance in the rat
of discount.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-03

KANSAS sAFFAIRs.-The land sales at Leaven-
worth on the 18th passed off quietly; 1000
purchasers were present, and the bidding was
spirited The Leavenworth Herald publishes
a correspondence between Gov. Geary and
Marshal Donaldson, in which the latter refuses
to execute the warrant for the re-arrest of
HAYES. the murderer OF Buffum, who had been
liberated ON bail, and expresses his determina-
tion to esign, which he has since done and left
Lecomptop. Gov. Geary. after the refusal of
Donaldson to re-arrest Hayes, Immediately
dispatched Col. Titus, with six armed men,
who captured the murderer and brought him
to Lecompton. The prisoners counsel there
npon applied to Judge Lecompte, for writ of
habeas corpus, but Coy. Geary has suspended
the Judge, it is said. and the trials were to pro-
ceed before Judge Cato. The report that the
Governor has suspended Judge Lecompte, ap-
pears almost incredible, as We do not think
he possesses the authority to do so. There
seems. however, to be some strong grounds
for believing he has done so, for later advices
state that Lecompte has issued process a.
gainst Gov. Gesry for contempt of Court.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-03

SENATOR DoUGLAs \ CATHoLIc.-The Loco
ried by Catholic priest. Senator Douglas
was married, in Washington City, on Thanks
giving Day, to Miss Ada Cults. by Father
Byrne, the Georgetown Roman Catholic priest.
Douglas, therefore. according to the logic and
authority of Democratic editors, politicians
and allies, is a Roman Catholic. The logic is
theirs, not ours, and We put it on record for
the purpose of future reference. The time
may come when they may not relish the appli-
cation of their own reasoning.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-03

EFFECTS OF COMMON ScHooLs.-It is stated
that in the Ninth Congressional District of Il
linois, commonly known as Egypt, there are
or were in lS50-11 ,lS6 persons of adult age
all of them of native birth except l99-una-
bic to read and write. This district gave Mr..
Buchanan some ten thousand majority-just
about his entire majority in the whole State.
InWinnebago county, on the other hand where
the last census shows but nine persons who
could not read and write, Fremont had a ma
jority of upwards of 1900.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-03

CONGRESS met on Monday, but it was under
stood that the Presidents message would not
be delivered before yesterday. The Whitfield
case was to come up on Tuesday in the House,
when objections to his reception delegate
from Kansas would be made at once.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-03

\ MAN who died in Botefourt county, Virgi-
MA few months ago, devised his entire pro-
perty. estimated at 10000, to one of his sis
ters After his death, that sister destroyed
his will and divided his property equally be-
tween a brother and sister and herself
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-03

HORSES SroLES.-We see by the Banner that
two fine horses, belonging to David Maclay,
Esq, of Piney township, Clarion county were
stolen from the field, on the night of the oath
Nov. Mr.. NJ. was away from home. Nothing
has as vet been heard of the horses
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-03

THE Ohio Baptist Convention, at Columbus
on the Oath October, passed series of resolu
tions denouncing slavery, and pledging them
selves to labor against its extension.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-03

A PHYsIoLoGIsT of Cincinnati has discovered
sight, and that the removal of these hairy ap-
pendages has the effect of causing several dis
eases OF the eyes.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-03

The largest vessel ever built since Noah's
time is to be launched in England about the
middle of next April. Her first trip wiz be to
Portland, Maine. a vessel of 10000 tuns is
novelty in the msratine world.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-03

PosrMAsrERs at the South have repeatedly
intercepted letters to John G. Fremont within
the last four months. One postmaster inVir-
ginia refused to mail letter directed to Mrs.
Fremont
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-03

ACCORDING to an article in the New York
Tribune, the assessments in the city of New
York the coming year amounted in the aggre-
gate to near eight millions of dollars, or about
SIP for every voter.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-03

brisk, and the highest price paid at Louisville
this season was 1918 net.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-12-03

REcRUIrs.-The steamship Tennessee sailed
from New Orleans on Nov. 26, for Nicaragua,
with 300 recruits for Walkers army.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-18
EeIcgraphic News.

BosroS, Jan. l5.--The Times of this morn
ing contains the report Of prize fight near
y. Hampshire and Canada line, between Jno.
Roberts OF Chicago, and John Murphy of
Liverpool Twenty-three rounds were fought.
! occupying p hours. Roberts declared VIC
torlous, and took the purse Of $500.
4 MADISON Wis Jan. l5.--Attorney Cen
era Smith filed to-day in the Supreme Court,
on behalf OF Bashford, mn information on
which the Court issued a writ qou ,oarranto,
demanding by what authority Barstow holds
the Office Of Governor. Twenty DAYS is Civ
en- Barstow 10 answer.
WAsaiNGToN, Jan. ia Republican Ma
tonal Convention, informal, has been called
to meet at Pittsburgh, on Feb. 22d, for the
purpose OF periectng u national delegate
convention, On subsequent day, to nomi-
nate candidates for President and Vice
/ President
tNctSSArl, Jan. Is. Judge Timothy
Walker, and eminent and widely known law
Yer OF this city, died here this morning.
NAsHINGro>, Jan. ia Democratic eau
Gus was held at the Capitol tonight. Sey-
eral members manifested disposition 10
break from the phalanx, but this wseprompt-
! y an vigorously opposed by many speakers.
4 Ohe who was present saws, never before has
such determination been manifested 10 stand
i by Richardson and the platform.
New AoRk, Jan. l5.-Three Of our ex.
change drawers have been swlndled 10 Tho
amount Of $1,000, by an up town importer
who slipped away to England in the last
steamer.
Three other houses had been yictimized
A swindie has also been carried out success
fully by party who has been forging tn,
acceptance of p. t. Barnum's drafts. which
he negotiated. The amount of forged ma
per is from So, 900 to $50, 900.
The Herald's Washington correspondent
telegraphs
: treat excitement prevails in the Demo
r cratic ranks, OWING TO the boiling to- ay o
: boyce, keltt and Mcqueen. Gen. Quitma
refused 10 vote again until q caucus shout
be held, unless his vote should be neeessar
10 prevent the election of Banks. 1t is fear
ed that the Mississippi delegation would d
/, Likewise. The difficulty was in Richardson,
saying he believed the Wilmot Proviso con
stitutonal.
The Courier and Enquirer Publishes I'll
following from correspondent in Nicarnp
ia BUSINESS in our city is dull and IA
place nearly deserted. The cholera has bro
Ken Out again, and carries off many. esneo
rally Americans belonging to Walkers force
Havana correspondent Of the Tribun
G says Rachel has abandoned the idea Of nlay
lng there roy
: letter from New Orleans published i
siie tribune says the enlistment Of emicrant
9 TT Nicaragua IS gong on briskly. and tina
q ,ue steamship Daniel Webster win take ,
! large number to the promised land.
Inc 1rand Jury Of the L. :. D;str;c
Court have found bills against several en-, !;
busters, names unknown.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-18
TO THE CITIZENS oFsewA.

Renewing That large MAJORITY Of the cltI2ens o.
Iowa opposed TO the political principles Of the
present Administration, and to the introduction Of
slavery into territory free and also that made
free by the Compromises OF 1929; and that the par
" styiing itself the Democratic Party, are striF
Ing t. make slavery great national institution con
trary to the principles laid down ia the Declaration
~ Independence ana the Constitution, as taught by
the Fathers u the Rapublic would cali upJn nh
snch free citizens 10 meet in Convention. ~ Iowa
C5ty on the 22d day If February for the purpos q
Organizing Republican Party. q make common
vita similar party already formed IL several
~ ghy other States If the Union.
January p $50 MANY CITIZENS
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-18
III. r. BARTLETT & CO..

successors to fooie Col
NJ Iii continue the Forwarding and Commission
w business at the old stand. at the Railroad Sta
tion. east side Of the river from Burlington. Iowa
Having the only warehouse that side, they Of
fer superior inducements 70 shippers to consign all
goods intended for the country 10 them. III goods
to their will be delivered to the teams free Of
fcrrlage thereby saving the charges Of drayags to
the west side; also the benefit Of insurance
while IN their warehouse.
Country merchants Will find it % their interest to
call on Us before going east 10 purchase goods.
H. +. y. a Go. are agents for the Union Express
Co., and will be happy afford any information 10
those who desire 10 ship by that line.
Burlington. Jan s. d.{m
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-18
xxxIyth Congress--First Session.
WASHINGTON. Jan. II.

WASHINGT0N, Jan. TO.
HoUsE.-Mr. Wilson wished to be under
stood that although he was voting for Mr..
Richardson, he in no manner was committed
to the line Of policy laid down by the Demo
cratic caucus, but will hereafter feel free to
dispose Of his vote were it can be more ef-
fectually felt.
Mr. Quitman, who had ceased to vote for
Mr. Richardson. stated the reasons infuenc-
inc him again to vote for that candidate.
The House then Voted 9TH ballot: Banks
%, Richardson 65, Fuller 81, Pennington S,
scattering s.
House had two more ballots. The ll4th
vote stood: Banks 93, Richardson sc, Fuller
50, Pennington 3, scattering s.
Adjourned.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-18
Carmen Hetlicosum.

Under III, above head the following poem appear
q few years ago in the pages of the Knteknbock
II has lately made its appearance in print aeai
with some little alteration, and attributed to Lon
fellow. We feel quite certain, however, that he
not the author. II possesses a vigor which dspla
he sinewy strength Of tha Saxon tongue, ana com
10 thespirit like the clangor Of arms
In their ragged regilnentals,
Stood the old Continentals,
Yielding not;
While the grenadiers were lunging,
And like hailstones fell the plunging
Cannon shot
Where the files
Of the Isles,
From the smoky night encampment
Bore the banner of the rampant
Unicorn
And grummer grummer, drummer,
Rolled the "roll'' of the drummer,
Through the morn.
Then with eyes to the front ALL
And with guns horizontal,
Stood sres
And the balls whistled deadly,
And IN flames flashing redly
Bazed the fires
As the swift
Billows drift,
Drove the dark battle breakers
Ger the green sodded acres
OF the plain
Aud louder. louder, louder,
Cracked the black gunpowd,r,
All umain
then like Smiths at their forges
labored the red Il. Georges
Cannoniers.
And the ylllainous sattpetre
Rung II rec, dlscordant metre,
Round our ears
Like the roar
On thc shore,
Rose the horsa guards clangor
As they rode in roaring anger
On oar fluks
Aud higher, higher. higher,
Burned the old-tashloned FIRE
Through the ranks
Then the old fashioned Colonel
uuIioped through the white Internal
Powder cloud,
Aud his broad sword was swinging
And has brazen throat was ringing
Trumpet loud
And the blue
Bullets few
And the trooper jackets redden,
AT the touch Of the eaden
Riff Is breath
Aud rounder rounder, rounder,
Reared the iron six FOUNDER,
Hurting death
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-18
OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE CITY

Tar DEs MoINg, VALLEY WING is issued from
this Office every Wednesday has extensive and in
creasing circulation throughout The DesAoincs Val
ey we'll rs n the rest If tie State and the Uni
ga States, and as medium Of advertising is not
surpassed. Subscription price $3.50 per anuum in
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-18
For Rent
Trcn,endou. stock I.

MY Boys say my second story IL piled full O
vi goods that there is danger Of breakdown. Al
persons wanting goods at their prices will d,
well 10 call at store and the trouble o.
throwing them into the street. Dry Goods, yes. es
cry thing; Groceries, yes the best teas fresh; Boot
and Shoes, yes, every thing.
dee7 ddw = 5. Il ID G. BILLINGS
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-18

cross where he was, and in making the at
tempt was preciptated over a bluff about Is
feet in height. His absence created uneasi-
ness, and parties went in search of him.
The horses were found where they had been
tied, almost dead the other was found where
he had fallen, dead, and few rods beyond
the young man was found lying on his face,
dead. 1t is presumed that he was stunned
by the fall over the hight bluf.-[ lndepen-
dence Civilian.
PERIsHED WIN HuNGKR AND CoLD.-Three
men who started out from Fit. Pierre about
month ago, became bewidered, and got
lost on their way down, and travelled for IA
days without food or nourishment, save the
dry grapes they sometimes found in the bot
toms. Two Of them had arrived near the
settlement at Sioux City, and one was
brought in, but soon expired. These poor
fellows must have suffered exceedingly from
both cold and hunger in those long dreary
days. Council Bluffs Bugle, LIST.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-18
New Grocery & Provision Store

~ w. RUNYAN 4 co, having established them
~. selves on the south side of Fourth street near
TO the Market House, have received large and we'll
selected stock of Groceries, to which they respectful
call the attention of the citizens 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. [dec. 20, DIFF.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-18

ca On the 9th the mercury stood at %
degrees below zero at Dubuque. II seems to
have been about equally cold all over the
State during the late severe "snap."
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-18
Fresh Arrivals

4 the Nimble Sixpenee, just from the Auction
"A Rooms, large lot of Goods. Come and see what
bargains. 5. g. il d. c. BILLINGS.
Seut L 1855-d6w
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-18

CT Vinton, the county seat Of Benton
county, has population Of 100, IN increase
as we learn from the Eagle. The thermom-
eter on the 8th was q deg. below zero.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-18
New Furniture.

y ECEIV ED by late shipments at the "Gate City
i L Furniture Rooms"
II pair Socinbles and elegant styles various pat
terms and prices.
doz upholstered Lounges,
pair Sofas, fas hionable patterns.
marble top dressing Bureaus, various patterns.
10 plain do.
marble top Frieze leg Center Tables
Rosewood Hat stands, gilt and ivory mounted, new
and elegant patterns.
6dothic do, cherry and walnut
G Turned do.
80 doz cane seat Chairs, all patterns and qualities
do arm Rockers, cane seat and back
2 do sewing Rockers, do.
Also some beautiful upholstered 0ttomans, Gothic
Reception Chairs, Quartette Tables Fancy Towel
Stands, and large assortment of all kinds of fash
onable furniture which the public invited 10 call
and examine. G. s. ABBOTT.
dec l9d 1876 Main st.
rlHHE Age Of Fable; stories of Gods and Heroes.
L BY Thomas Bulhnch. For sale by
H0ARYHEAD and McDonner BY jacob Alb
L bot. with numerous engrayings For sale by
jan1ld CAVE SON.
L>THEL or, the Double Error BY Maria Iiarland.
IL For sale by CAVE "a son.
janlld
TI,HE Glory Of the Rodeemer in his Person and
L Work, BY octayius Wilson. For sale by
janlld CAVE6 SON.
DICTUR RES Of Europe framed in Ideas. Bye. A.
l. Bartol. For sale by CAEE6 SON
janlld
4 RMAGEDDA; or the overthrow of Romanism
Z n and Monarchy. The existence Of the United
States foretold in the bible; its future greatness
invasion by allied Europe; aud its dominion over
the whole world. By 5. b. Baldwin President Of the
Sonie Female College. For sale by
Janlld CAVE & SON
fTSHE Lake Shore or, the Slave the Serf and the
L Apprentice. BY Emile souvester For sale
10y CAVE d SON
janlld
C00 BOXES Glassware and Window Glass at
wv REYNOLDS Drug Store
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-18
Il. FRENCH.
HA WILL. & co.

nEALERS in Groceries and Produce, and Forward
IL ing and Commission Merchants, IS Main street,
between u and Sd. keokuk Iowa.
Would call the attention Of the citizens of thiscity,
and Country Merchants 10 their large and well Sc
lected stock Of Groceries They have Of the lar
rrst stocks offered in this place Of all such
tcles ape usually kept In Grocery establishments,
aud wf1 sell on the most reasonable terms. They
feel conhden; frem their long experience and de-
termination give strict personal attention 10 busi
ness that they Will merit liberal share ot custom.
nov2Sdw
A pPLEs,-400 bis. apples of excellent quality,
\ and a great number Of choice favor, for sale by
uoy2sd HAMILL h 60.
LNOIR! FI0url--Customers can rely upon getting
Il Quincy, Bentonsport, and birmingham Flour
regularly at 81, Main street.
nov2Sd HAMILL q CO.
GOLDEN sYRU PIN kegs and half bbls. Bel
" cher s Sugar House syrup IN kegs and half
bbls Raisns in boxes, half boxes and quarters.
uov23d HAMIII i 90.
Oh DOZEN Fresh Baltimore Cove Oysters recety cd
CU direct from Baltimore at IS, Main street.
noy2Sd HAMILL co.
rI,HIRTY Boxes choice w K. Cheese just recei we'd
i and for sale by HAMILJ4 a co.
decI7d