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Demoine courier., 1856-10-23
WapelIO County Constitutional
Convention.

The Convention met at the Court
House OIL he 18th day Of October pur-
suan, 10 call of the Central Committee,
and on motion Silas Osburn was called
TO the chaig and ]. w. Norris appointed
Secretary.
On motion of J. w. Hedrlck the con
vention proceeded to The election Of can
di1ate for delegate. Whereupon Col.
Alfred Lo.speich was nominated by ac-
clamstion.
On motion of James Hawley q Com
mittes was appointed I o notify Mr.. Lot
speich of his appointment and rsqaesI
him to canvass the county.
On motion the Convention adjourned
SILAs OsBURN, Pres't.
j. w. NoRRls. Secy.
Demoine courier., 1856-10-23
BUY MAP.

Mr.. Hugh s. MsAdams. agent for
Mi,chsll's Map Of the United States, il
now prepared to supply the citizens Of
WapeIio county with this Hew and mag
ni6cent publication. We have examin.
ed j, carefully and can recommend il as
the most perfsc. map Of our country
geographical and statistical. that we have
ever seen. We refer 10 Mr.. McA., a,
Agency City, for further particulars.
Demoine courier., 1856-10-23
From the Hawk-E Eye & Telegraph,
BURLINGTON MARKET.
October goth, /,

Spring Wheat, roc; Fall do, soc. An extra
article would bring a higher figure. Corn, %;
Oats, 25; Rye, 80; Barley none in market; Flax
Seed, in demand. A good article would bring
ST. 75for Immediate use. Salt, Lake in bbls.
So so by wagon load. Sack, So so. LUI-
Der, common, $40 fPm., First do, $50 u Ell
Second 500 to $40 per m. Shingles, LIST Cuali-
ty SIS so u m. Lath, 81 so 59m.
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HOGS.

We hear Of no movement whatever in hogs
for the approaching packing season. The
farmers generally are pretty firm, having a
good store of old corn on hand and are asking
5 cents gross for their hogs for early delivery.
This is equalto about 81 cents net, at the pack
ing houses, while buyers are offering 6 cents
net, with no sales reported.|ILou. Cour. 10.
Demoine courier., 1856-10-23
THE A

The meeting on Thursday was well
attended and passed off to the satisfac.
ton of all present. There we're sever
al large delegations from the Country,
the largest of which was that which
came 10 from the prairies. North, North
West and North East OF town. This
delegation was escorted into town by a
fine horse company composed Of the
"Young America" Republicans OF o.
tumwa. We began TO think a. one time
that The last of the delegation would not
arrive in time for dinner, indeed we were
seriously inclined TO fear that the and
would never come but our apprshensions
were, finally relieved by the appearances
on the bill of the last wagon. Other
parts of the county were we'll represent.
&c. The meeting was a magnificent
gathering. and the enthusiasm which was
manifested shows that the people of old
Wapello are in earnest IN their supper.
of the cause of Freedom and justice.
The dinner was excellent. There was
an abundance and variety Of the ''good
things Of life" which we do not often
see on such an occasion. We think es-
pscially credit is due to eur fellow citi'
zen Nj. T, G. Coffin for the panner il
which the b~arbacuing was "done up;"-
The beef was cooked in q style which
ought to satisfy tho most fassidious il
such matters. We ate an enormoui
piece of 1t and even then like Oliver
Twis. were inclined TO ask for more.
Aher the physical wants were suppil'
ed, the people were treated to the riches
intellectual feast we venture to say
which has ever been offered 70 the CHI
Gems of this Valley. Gov. Grimes frs
addressed the crowd, in a speech full o
argument and wit. He was listened Il
ayentively throughout his entire speed
and at the close was responded to b!
loud and prolonged cheering. He wa
followed by Senator Harlan who spok'
ably. and With great effect, for some sims
bus on account Of the lateness Of III
hour, and the necessity which many 70
themselves under Of leaving before h
could conclude. il was deemed advisabl
to adjourn the meeting until evening.
In The evening a, an early hour ih
CouIs House was filed 10 overfowin
by an eager and enthusiastic crowd
Alter so4g from The giee clob Mr.. Coo
ding was called out and spoke in hi
usual able and eloquent style. excsllin
il possible in some respects his previou
efforts in this county.
Alter he had concluded Senator Hal
Ian was again called out, and delivers
the ables. and most effective speech "
have yet heard during the canvass.
would De impossible to give any synop
sis Of the speech which would do il jus
tice. When be commenced we wer
fearful lest the fatigue consequent upol
the exertions and excitement Of the dal
would render The people r~estlsss and un
willing 10 listen to any very extends
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Special Notices.
The sufferers Friend.

Hurley's Sarsaparilla is unquestionably the
most efficacious remedy that can be admins
tered, indeed, the only one on which reliance
is to be placed for the safe and permanent
cure of scrofula, liver diseases, diseased kid
Deys, syphilis, dyspepsia, or any form of GU
ticular eruption, dependent ON an impure or
vitiated condition Of the blood. Try a few
bottles, and you viii find the money well
spent.-[St. Louis Herald.
This excellent remedy can be procured from
DR.. Orr.
Demoine courier., 1856-10-23

CAMPBELL ELEcTED.-It will crafty
Republicans generally to know that Lew.
is d. Campbell, Of Ohio. Is certainly re-
elected 70 Congress. His official major
ity is reported at 10. We think it 10 a,
error. We hsse private advlces 10 ,h-
effect TIA. il is about 500.-Gase Cify
Demoine courier., 1856-10-23
IN INDIANA.

This Stale has probably gone Demo
cratic by several thousand. Willard
(Dem) 70 elected Governor. The Re.
publicans have elected Kilgore, Wilson
Colfax, Brenton and Petit, to Congress
and the Democrat. the other six. The
Legislature is doubtful. probably Demo.
cratic by o small majority.
Demoine courier., 1856-10-23
WOODS Hair Restorative.

Read what our ex-senator says about this
excellent preparation: 81 have used O. J.
Woods Hair Restorative, and have admired
it's wonderful effect. My hair was becom-
ing, as | thought, permanently gray, but sy
the use of his Restorative it has resumed
its original color, and, Ihave no doubt ger
manently So" G. Lawrence is agent.
Demoine courier., 1856-10-23
THE TRIUMPH IN PENNSYLVA-
MA.

The returns SO tar from Pennsylvania
indicate that the election is very close
The Democrats claim il while the ". Y.
Tribune of the 17:h has returns from all
but six counties which foot up as follows
as compa red with the vote of last
fall.
1855.
Dem. m.jori,ies. Repub. mujorilies.
24,433. 1891.
1856.
Dem. msjosi.ies. Repub. major,iies.
3I,4l9. 1850.
Thus i, will be seen that the Demo-
cratic majority last fall was 10000.
Admitting the mos. the BUCCANEERS
claim which is a majority OF abou, three
thousand, i, will be seen that the Rerub.
lican gain over last year is nine thousand.
When we consider the desperate meas-
ures which have been resor,ed 10, 10 de-
feat the Republicans, and also the fact
that there has been a Republican organ
iza.ion for only a few weeks, the
result il . decided Republican triumph,
and we may se, down the State as sure
for Fremont. Three cheers for Penn.
sylvania. "The sge Of reason is return.
ing"
Demoine courier., 1856-10-23
ST. Louis, Oct. IL.

A letter 10 the Democra. this evening
dated Lawrence Oct. I4th, says Col.
Cook at the head o.. 40 dragons had
arrested 24O emigran,s near Nebraska
line. The re2or. thai a writ had been
issued for the arres. OF Sheriff Jones is
false. A special Court for the trial Of
Free State prisoners convened the l4th.
Not one pro.slavery man has yet been
arrested by order Of Gesry.
Demoine courier., 1856-10-23

DEAru OF AN EDIToR.-Capt. E. Van
Metre editor Of Cedar Rapids Democrat.
died last week; a victim 10 an unfortunate
passion for strong drink. He had many
friends and promising talents; but they
were insufficient to nave him from the
temp,er into whose embraes be had fall
en-.
Demoine courier., 1856-10-23
wells, Cerman Lini,nent

Is becoming the w%atchword in public and
private. If any accident happens, the first
word is, 'use Wells German Liniment.o All
who use it once become firm advocates for its
use. The sale Of one bottle thus makes sale
for many more. No remedy ever took better
with the people, and it is bound to have a long
and successful run. c. Lawrence is agent.
Demoine courier., 1856-10-23

in the most perfect manner.
GW-C olored printing done in
the best style. We have on hand
every description of Job paper,
and Cards of all sizes. Blanks
of all kinds on hand, or printed
to order.
Demoine courier., 1856-10-23
SIGNIFICANT.

At . social gathering in town a few
evenings since. a vote for President was
taken. which resulted as follows:
For Fremont, ~
g. Buchanan.
" Fillmore,
Demoine courier., 1856-10-23
COURIER JOB OFFICE.

We have just received from
Chicago, and have on the way, a
large addition to our late very
complete Job Office, enabling us
to execute every kind of
Demoine courier., 1856-10-23

TIC E.--ThOse indel @gtt
~ John Pumroy will please tom
Immediately and make payment, "A
all aware lhave met with i heayt1
shal! undoubtedly want evefy2dolqM
and have no doubt my friends vi bteaS =.
tual In making payment, for 4 Inc. ~ and
need 1T now. [n34-tf. JOHN h TROY.
Demoine courier., 1856-10-23
ESTRAY MARE.
STATE OF IOWA,

u Ga
WAPELLo CouSrY.
TAKEN up by Andrew Osherareor living in
COMPETING Township Wapello Comfy
Iowa on the first day of October AID. 1856, a
Chestnut Sorrel Mare supposed to he about 10
years old both hind feet sxrk4te. Tfne LEFT hind
foot white half way up tethe Knee al othe left
fore foot white, Blind OF theleft eyell "A white
spot in the forehead some white Ia rs in each
flank and saddle marks.
JOSEPH CAMPBELL ERIK.
Ottumwa, Oct. 2~2-1S56-n3A.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-17
Brooklyn City INTELLIGENCE.

THr STEAMER HENRY CIAY-STRAsGE VAGARIe OF JURY
xAS-n the Circuit Court Of Kings county, before Judge
Rockwell the jury in this case having been directed on
Saturday in case they agreed TO bring in sealed
dict discharged that afternoon by the constable
charge they having stated that they had come TO unan
NOUS decision. Yesterday morning, however, having
been poled, one Of the jurors, named Thomas Booth,
said the verdict was not in accordance with his opinion
and the Jury were back TO their deliberations
In the afternoon they again into court being unable
10 agree and Judge Rockwell having asked Booth the
reason why he could not TO a similar decision with
the others replied that he had been persuaded against
his will and having talked with lawyer since he
discharged he bad come the conclusion that the
dict he had signed was wrong Judge Rockwell said he
hardly knew what 10 do as such case had never &C
CURED before during his experience, whether Booth
ought be committed for contempt On court or sent
before the Grand Jury was difficult 10 determine He
finally decided however TO send him oeore tne Strand
Jury.
MILITARY PARADE AND REvKw-The 18th Regiment,
State Militia under the command Of Colonel Jesse c.
Smith their annual parade yesterday and presented
fine appearance in their summer uniform. All the
panies have adopted the conica hat Of them here
tofore having the old fashioned bell crown. The
uniformity Other respects Ia also general The Brook
Ign band accompanied the regiment which was reviewed
in Tie City Hall park by ny Gen. Duryea and stsd
They paced through number o. svolutons In e1ceuent
Style, NS5 WHICH tbsy pasaded the fSeeta
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This increase rs equal 10 about thirty three and third
per cent and the aggregate earnings for the month
greater than any previous month within the history Of
the road II most extraordinary that stock showing
such earnings should be selling at IS 80 per cent,
while that Of company earning no more IN proportions
TO its capital is ssnng $50 81 per cent This canno'
continue much longer. The real merits Of the Eric must
place along side the New York Central in markets
value.
The circular Of Nessrs De Coppet Co.. prepared for
transmission by the steamship Niagara from Boston for
Liverpool, Wednesday, gives the following review Oh
the bond and stock market during the past week.
State Stocs-Missouri 6's have active closing at
decline Of Y per cent. Virginia 6s have been demo 10
limited at per cent decline and Tennsssee o's
at per cent advance. California 7s redeenanse M
1875 (new oan) having been pressed for sale m large
amounts they have fallen several per cent selling a
IS 10. The first interest coupon on these, for eight
pons semi.annual Indiana SIS are qssted On
interest July ..es s -..a.s.er
City and County Bonds-we notice fewretAil tFansac
ions in St. Louis 6s. Chicago 6's and rs, Detroit u.s.
Mwauke rs, Wheeling 6's(Muncpa), and in Peoria Fs
he Inter at o reduction Of price .u.ts- -
Rdilrcad Bonds-A the Stock Exchange the emily tran
actions Of importance have been in Erie rs Of
87b, at rise Of Il per cent, and in Illinois Central Con-
tructons NJ decline Of IN per cent At private sale
ONE Memphis and Charleston LIST mortgage and Mjchi
done, without material alterations in prices f..
RaSlroad SAdvcs-During the early part Of the week
transactions limited with weakness in prices. -
ay, with more activity, the tendencys downward &
loans on call principally at per cent Paper per ecns"
IaeAonoss, with moderate business; are losking up,
London Iosx and 1921, Paris b.l6x and 5.l71s.
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PREsEETNEHT OF THE GRAND JURY--CONDITION OF
ELDRIDGE STREET JAIL.

Before Judge Capron.
PREsEHTNEHT OF THE GRAND JURY-CONDITION OF
ELDRIDGE STREET JAIL.
JUNE le-A the opening Of the Court this morning the
Grand Jury came and made the following presentment
To TEE HONORABLE Cry JUDGE
The Grand Inquest Of the city and county OF New York.
for the June term Of the Court Of Sessions respectfully
beg present That in addition TO the performance
Of the ordinary duties devoved upon them by the Court
they visited body under the polite guidance of Go
vernon Teman the several charitable and municipal in
sttutions Backwells Island, and the nursery and
school Randalls Island, and found in every depart
meet evidence good order thorough discipline and
supervision That they also visited the city prison and
Edriege street jail or debtors prison OF the Edrdge
street Jail and its management the Inquest beg leave to
present their unlimited cond nnation. In striking con-
trast with the liberal and enlightened provision for the
other departments Of the government this Jail is stain
and reproach upon the city, and in defiance OF the
humane spirit Of the age. The edce is wholly unsuited
for prison il stands in unsuitable place, and is
rounded and pent up by other buildings. portion of
the cells constructed in the attic; they narrow,
Gngy, filthy and without ventilation and with summer
shining the roof right them must be almost
inolerable. The prisoners confined thereand the
Der averages about twenty ve-seem have adequate
provision their subsistence The keepers table, for
which they informed the bills are paid by the city, is
accessible TO such only Of the prisoners able 70
for that privilege The others fed IN their cells, with
the coarsest food land this purely voluntary, and
limited quantities Altogether the inmates Of the Jail
UNNECESSARILY of than the convcts in the city
PRISON penitentary condition OF things shocking
TO humanity and much in opposition to the spirit Of
modern legislation that they feel il 10 be their duty
pose and denounce IT, Respectfully submitted,
JAS. B. NICHOLSON, Foreman.
The jury then discharged and the court adjourned
for Tho term
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FINANCIAL AND CONNER GAL.
MONEY MARK e r.


The stock market not at all improved since satur
day The feeling doubt and dependency The most
serious apprehensons entertained, and the public
mind is particularly sensitive The steamers, now nearly
due from Europey looked for with the most intense
anxiety II will be days yet before advices
ceyed OF the effect in England Of Champions dismissal
and in the meantime the imagination will have full scope
for operation 1t is impression that the whole affair
has been discounted that the public mind prepared for
the worst that the suspense Is much worse than the
reality and that the actual facts viii, when known,
have an effect Just contrary 70 that generally
anticipated. At the first board today stocks
were lower. With large sales, the market fell
OF form the opening. Illinois Central Bonds de-
clned one per cent Nicaragua Transit NJ Cumberland,
\; New York Central Railroad ~ Erie, n Harlem II
Illinois Central Railroad NJ Reading, II Michigan Cen
trail Raroad NJ Michigan Southern, X Galena and Chi
cago Nj Cleveland and Toledo, u At the second board
prces ruled all round The disposition 70 sell was not so
strong but lower holders anxious 70 clear out and
wait the result Erie fell on per cent; Illinois Central
Bonds X Cleveland and Toledo, "; Reading Railroad,
Y: Michigan Houtbern, \. New York Central Railroad
YVES the steadiess ssset U Pc Nst
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Marrow Escape ON the Harlem Railroad.


have been requested by several Of the passengers
passing over the Harlem road Saturday last 10 give
you the particulars Of o wonderful escape from dread
ful catastrophe on that road.
The leaving New York at Is minutes past O'Clock
On Saturday afternoon consisting OF four large passenger
cars with the usual apparatus, was approaching the Har
bridge at its usual speed the fagman displayed The
white flag" sgnfyRg that the draw was closed and all
was right the engineer drove was right on bis part
when he faithful to the responsibilities OF his position
kept his eye the lookout and behold he discovers the
draw wide open Instant and utter destruction seemed
ready swallow himself and all Of his two hundred
and more passengers. But he was equal TO the emer
gency sounded the alarm 10 man the brakes and with
engine reversed succeeded in stopping at the very brink
Of the gulf which yawned beneath them.
When the passengers discovered the miraculous es
cape which they had made, and the imminent dan
ger that threatened them, they were enraged At
the mbecie and careless management OF the
road and the wicked carelessness Of this reckless
fagman. He is still retained in the service Of the CON-
pany and allowed 10 jeopardize the lives Of thousands
passing over that bridge daily.
The Individual holding position Of this nature, and
guilty Of such gross-amost wilfu-neglec not only de-
be driven from post he has disgraced, but
should be driven from the community which he has 80
basely betrayed by his neglect.
The Harlem Railroad Company is becoming more and
for the utter nelciency which pervades
every department Of the road The end is not far OFT
PASSENGER IN THE FIRST CAR.
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TAe Falling Of penle's Museum I'm Broadway.
me old building known rs 2s2 Broadway, and which
was occupied by the publishing nrm OF Francis % up
10 the lst OF May last fell down about II O'Clock yester
day usornina, with laundering crash. Fortunately,
bovevss, had bseo reported unsAfe A-few days ago,
and every presausion taken 70 rcv injury 70 the
peserpians IN Brcsdway The w>Sse = the street in.
mont was enclosed by rope, and force Of police
stationed to the psssers BY and Me drivers Of
vehicles against the inpcsdng danger. This commenda
bic display Of vigilance The part OF some Of city
authorities naturally excited tie curiosity Of the people
something remarkable AID during the last two or
three days there enough assembled the
outside Of the Old Muscun building 70 have made
the fortune Of Pc&ae he could only have
persuaded them 10 take ho ~ The inside. But the
riositee-the wonders 81 earth, and arhave long
been removed and among the changes Of this
changing CITY, the site Of Peales Museum almost for
gotten, remembered only among the things that
instance Of longevity for New York building and last
fell, not by human hands, but from Ns own indrniUes
,,sOt y the hers q an old ser for his dissolution and
predicted that never would come down without
ASSISTANCE from the pick and crowsar The painter
who WAS eneaaed col0ring the front Of tho
neghpoTiug store, seeaqed 10 think that its fall
far Oh in the future, and painted away at the
poets and signs, and doors, utterly regardless OF
The thirty two years accumulation Of dust which
be shaken out OF the walls the fcors and The
hooks and CRANES Of the ancient edcc About the hour
OF ELEVEN the south wall was seen tremblc the whole
building shook from cellar TO attic and in few moments
the front and side walls fell in leaving the rear wall and
portion Of the Assgngs still standing, and half q
The roof projecting the ruins. For two or three
minutes the dust which concealed everything and
the crowd made has&y retreat giving IL wide BERTH
The sign the posts and doors Of the adjoining house. upon
which the painter had exhibited his skill, have all at
chang ed their color and hook they hadjus been
waited from the ofrubbh which now occupies the site
Peales Museum Three four policemen have assembled
TO the TOP Of the next building and are engaged in pulling
tugFng pokng and showing they at last succeed in de-
tachng from its astenngs and away goes rolling over
and over descent, I'LL II strikes the ruins, when
another cloud Of dust raised, and the crowd again
retreats. The old building is now rapidly demolished,
and in the course Of few months more, another and
hope, Q better structure will arise upon It's site.
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CHARGs os FoRsmy james Elliot taken into cus-
cody yesterday by ocer cavsnasgh q the Lower Police
Court charge Of forgery preferred against him by
William Coulter, S le2 East Twenty third street. The
complainant alleges that the 10th instant the accused
purchased marble sabs from him, and in payment
fbr the gave the complainant, % il is charged,
sbrgsd note for sl4o drawn BY person named Wier,
and made payable she prisoner Eve months aer date
NE accused brought before JssSss Osborne, at the
1omss, where he hold " bail In We sum u N 900
- AnevG NJ absJs ehespA