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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-08-22

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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-08-22

vNHE AAs and com modious store on the corner Of
Johnson and Second streets will be rented and
possession given Immediately, IL application be
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-08-22

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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-08-22

Cunasssy.-fAsf following Banks are thrown On
tss She bat holders sre advised not to sua
nssesf ssaAvs. inchisago the discount Apctu
stes fro0 10 70 - per csnt.
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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05
The News from Europe.

The late news from Europe is highly
important. The Bank of England has
euspended specie payment, and has been
authorized to issue small notes, Zone pound,
we presume, five dollars,) until further
notice, This is the first time suspension
has taken place with that mammoth mon.
eyed institution since 1917 period oi
sixty years.
There have been several very heavy
failures in England, and the crisis in
financial affairs is very severe.
The following item of news by the
English papers tell its own history, and is
too monstrous almost for human reliei.-
Look at it: "The massacre at Delhi wa
horrible. All the people found in the cit,
were put to the sword"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05
Reelection of Senator Clay.

A telegraphic despatch, received at this
Office at too late an hour for insertion in
our last issue, briefly announces that the
two branches of the Legislature of Alabama
met in convention on Saturdy last, and on
the first ballet elected Hon. G. G. Clay,
jr,, to the Senate of the United States for
six years, from the 4th of March, 1859,
when his present term of Office expires
The Legislature of Alabama have consulted
the interests of their State, and the welfare
of the Democratic party, and, we might
add, the general wish of the country in thi
renewal of confidence in favor of one who
has not only been conspicuously faithful t.
his high trust, but who has exhibited in hi
comparatively brief but brilliant publ
career capacities and qualities which hay
excited general admiration and secure
general respect.-Washimgton Union.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05
Enterprise.

Notwithstanding the pressure Of the
times tho enterprising firm of Edgar and
Mines are pushing ahead their Planning
Mill, in this place and will have it in full
operation by the LIST Of December next
They will then in connection with their
complete establishment at Espytown be
prepared to fill orders, for flooring, sash,
doors, blinds and all kinds of work neces.
sary, or ornamental in finishing houses -
They are putting into this Mill, the very
best Machinery, manufactured by j. H.
Lester of Brooklyn, N. Y, who is conceded
to be the best Mechinist in the U. States.
They have also secured for the Mill at
Danville the best workman that could be
found in Philadelphia, William and George
Souders, who have finished some Of the
best buildings on Chestnut street. The
propretors of this establishment, possess
the means and will continue to add more
extensive improvements, as the patronage
they receive at the hands of our citizens
will justify. We hop they will be liberally
encouraged as they aid materially in the
! growth and improvement of our place
aad at the same time furnish the articles
they manufacture in the best style, and OF
the most accommodating terms. Address
Edgar and Mines, either at Espytown, o
at Danville. Plans of additions, or of neN
buildings, will BE- furnished, correspondent
with the amount Of money the builder il
tends to expend on his improvement.
Monto,tr american.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05
Declaration of War.

BY reference to the Proclamation of
Brigham Young, in another column, it will
be seen that the great Mormon prophet
has made virtual declaration Of war
against the United States Government
This is treason, and must be met with the
most prompt and decisive measures of the
Government. We would not be much
surprised if most serious and protracted
war should grow out Of these Mormon
troubles, as they will doubtless enter into
aGs with all the neighboring tribes of
Indians, while their distant position, and
tho difficulty of reaching them with an
armed force, is such as render it both o
hazardous and expensive work to subdue
them. Bat the sooner it is done, thc
batter.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05
The Bloomsbury String Band.

We are much gratifed to learn, that a
number Of our enterprising young mem
Messrs. Howers, Millard, Neyhard, Smith,
Brown, Stanley, etc.,-have raised and
organized musical company, under the
name of the "BloOmsburg String Band"
The absence of good musical band, has long
been regarded an important desideratum,
which we are happy to observe is now being
supplied, and we sincerely wish the enter.
prize great success. We return the Band
our hearty thanks for the charming SERE'
MADE, held on the pavement opposite oul
residence, last Friday evening, and should
have delivered them an Inaugural Address
were it not that we thought the Serenad'
was intended more for the ear of the young
Ladies in our house than otherwise, SO We
"got off," by raising the window, pronouI
cling panegyric upon the company and
bid them very good night.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05
Reuben w. Weaver, Esq.

We announce in our columns to-day,
elsewhere, with regret, the untimely demise
of our colleague and noighbor, the Editor
Of the "iStar of the North" whose name
introduces this article. Mr., Weaver was
quite a young man, comparatively in the
morning of life, and yet he had made his
mark in the world. Possessed Of an active
mind, improved by thorough education
and good legal training, he was industrious,
ambitious, determined and energetic. He
was no drone in society. .
The death of Mr.. Weaver has created q
void in thiscommunity. A young and inter-
esting wife loses an affeetionate husband; his
aged. parents mourn the loss of an only
child, the M. r. Church, Of which he had
lately become member, is deprived of one
Of her most promising ornaments, and this
community of good citizen, We offer
cur warmest sentiments Of sympathy
and coincidence to the surviving friends
of the deceased in this their hour of deer
affection, and join with them in the we'll.
grounded assurance, that they mourn MOI
as those who have no hope" confidently
trusting, that "their temporal loss is hi
eternal gain" --'
In penning the foregoing melancholy
reflections, our mind is naturally impressed
with most suggestive meditation. 1t il
the uncertain tenure of this mortal exist
ence. During the eleven years we hav'
resided in Bloomsbury, it has been our sat
duty to follow three Of our brother Editors
Messrs. WEBD, BEST and WEAVER, to tn
silent mansions of the dead.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05

rag Our friend Col. TATE, having just
returned from tour through this State
and Ohio, after anabsence of over month,
paid us visit few days since. The
Col. is looking remarkably well, and has
doubtless been benefited by his few week
recreation. Beraotck Gazette.
Gentlemen, are you really in earnest
or, are you only poking fun at us! W.
always entertained the opinion that We
were toSerabty good looking, but when you
who have such very fine looking better
halves, and are consequently competent
judges Of beauty, say that we are "LooK1No
REMARKABLY WE'LL" we do not feel like
calling in question the legality of youl
judgement. Handsome men, like DR.
Byor0er and ouselves, are accustomed t.
high compliments, by our brethren of thu
Press, but we doubt the expediency o
"setting them up too Steep"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05
Confession of the Murderers.

Henry Fife and Charlotte Jones, who
together with Mouroe Stewart) were re.
Gently tried before the Allegheny Court
and found guilty of the murder OF George
Wilson and Elizabeth Men asters, his sister,
in that county, have made confession to
the Jailor. They acknowledge having
murdered the two old people. The inten
ton originated with Charlotte Jones. -
When the two gained admission to the
house, Fife stabbed the old man, and
Charlotte struggled with her aged aunt
Failing to kill her, Fife was obliged to
assist, and the double murder was compile.
ted. The chest was then searched, and
its contents taken, and the two left the
house. They both assert that Stewart is
entirely innocent Of the murder--that ht
was not there at the time, nor did he know
any thing of their intentions.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05
Experiment the life of Success.

A large portion Of mankind remain in
poverty for the want Of little energy
They plod on from day to day without
making single experiment towards i'm
proving their condition, while few persons
who have enterprize and boldness, reap
rich rewards for their exertions and become
wealthy. Failure only crushes the timid
The courageous man is stimulated by it,
and says in the words of Shakespeare
4" Bell, book, aud candle sh II no, drive me back
When Gold and Silver beck me TO come on ;"
and so the busy world is kept alivo and
society blessed by this class of individuals,
1t requires but little effort to enclose ia
Swan & Co., of Augusta, Georgia, ten OF
five dollars for a whole or half ticket in one
of their lotteries which are drawn every
Saturday throughout the year. They are
men of integrity, and all the drawings are
sanctioned and supervised by the Stat,
authorities. A trial may lead to success
and improve ones condition in life. There
is but little capital requires to lead to larg
returns, and many man has found hi
investments in Ihese lotteries attended wit
less risk, inconvenience, and loss of tim
than many of the business schemes of tn,
day.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05
United States Treasury Estimates.

1t is stated that the treasury estimates
of appropriation for the next fiscal year
have been made up, and despite every
effort to reduce them, the total amount
estimated is about seventy millions. The
estimate for the War Department alone is
twenty and a quarter miilions--beine
largely increased by the anticipated Nor
mon war. The total naval estimates, in.
cluding the special service and the con.
struction of the new steam sloops of war
amounts to fourteen millions.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05
From the County superintendens.


As have commenced visiting the winter
schools, Imay occasionally observe some-
thing Of interest to communicate for the
benef. of teachers, and the friends of ed
ucption, through such papers of the county
as will generously open their columns for
the purpose. The teachers profession, is
one which interests, or ought to interest
the entire community, for when we have
GOOD schools, their ind ueuce for good, in
disseminating information, &c., is felt by
all and when we have poor ones or none,
the deficiency is felt in the same way, as a
most deplorable loss. To pass from an
enlightened community in which good
schools are well supported and well con-
Quoted, to one in which the spirit Of educa-
ton lies dormant, or degraded, is like
passing from the light of day into the midst
of darkness, when the light is obscured by
the murky clouds Of ignorance, From my
notes of visitation, have nothing yet to
make pnblic, but hope to see desire on
the part of teachers to excel and to make
their respective schools more deserving oil
the need Of praise. I suggest to the
teachers of the county, the propriety of
forming township associations or institutes
for their mutual instruction. If any such
shall be formed, will meet with them as
often as 1 can, to encourage and assist
them. A County institute is also in con-
temptation. An early correspondence with
all who feel an interest in such things, is
requested, and any suggestions which may
be offered will receive respectful attention.
| feel confident that there is enough public
spirit among the teachers Of our county to
make an advance step in our educational
history. Let us resolve that it shall be
done, and few determined spirits may
yet move the tranquil educational waters
of our country, till the whole will become
a scene of invigorating agitation, which,
like the inertia Of body in motion will
have no power to put itself again to rest.
Our public schools are open but for a
short time, and every hour of that time
should be appropriated to the advancement
of our pupils, and the improvement of the
schools and teachers. But not on the
teachers, nor to the superintendent alone
should we look for these results to be
effected. These may be useful agencies
but there must be mutual cooperation OIL
all interests concerned. Directors, parents
and teachers should all work in harmony
for the public good, and if directors are
careful to secure live teachers, those who
can feel an active interest in their calling
aud who possess the requisite tact, ability
and experience to teach, the result will be
most salutary, and instead of desire tc
diminish the school tax, demand would
soon be made to have the term extended
We have some good schools in the county
especially in the graded districts, and i
should be the interest and the pride of ever,
citizen to extend a helping hand to every
movement calculated to promote the publ
5 welfare, by enhancing the cause of educa
! ton. .. WIN. BURGESS,
9 MIILvILLE, Pa, Nov. 90, 1857.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05
Terrible Collision in the Gull
The Steamer OpelousaS Sunh-Eighteen
TO IiOeaty-Five Laves Lost.

Tile Steamer OpelousaS Sunk-Eighteer,
TO 1weaty- y-Fivs Laves Lost.
New ORLEANS, Nov. II "A catastro-
phc of the most lamentable character oc.
Cured on the Mississippi, on Sunday night,
the 18th inst, ....s..
I he steamship Opelousas, which ran
between Berwick Bay and Galveston,
Texas, and which was then on her way to
the latter place, came in collision with the
steamship Galveston, belonging to the same
line. The accident occurred about mid
night, and the Opelousss sunk almost i'm
mediately.
About twenty five Of her passengers
perished, and among them was Gen. Ham
ilton, formerly of South Carolina, but of
late years an influential ci,izent of Texas.
Those known to be lost number eighteen,
but it. is believed others have perished
whose names are not known.
All Tho officers and crew were saved
There were altogether fifty passengers on
board.
The Galveston was somewhat disabled
by the collision, but she stayed by the scene
of disaster and succeeded in saving the
officers and crew of tho Opelousas, and ;
large number of the passengers.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05
The strength of the Mormons.
The Sacramento Age thus speaks of tho

The Sacramento Age thus speaks of tho
actual power of the Mormons
AT the order of their leader andprophet
they cannot muster $4,000 men, armed
with the most effective instruments of
destruction. They have many thousand
of the finest horses, trained to camp service |;
they have u foundry where cannon and shells
are cast; powder mill and factory, where
revolving rifles and pistols are manufactu-
red, equal 10 those made at Hartford -
They have every munition Of war and
necessary provision and means of trans.
porta,ion within themselves, and even the
women and children are Instructed in the
use of arms.
Add to this their geographical position.
To reach Salt Lake from the East, it is
necessary to pass througha canon of twenty
five miles, under hills SO steep and rocky
that dozen men could hurl down an
avalanche OF stones on an approaching
carvan and even in the event of several
thousand troops reaching the valley, the
bcsicgcd, with their herds, would take to
the mountains, and, reinforced by their
savage allies, would, in turn, besiege their
besiegers, and cut off supplies until the
invaders had starved out.
They have, it is said, 10000 Indian
allies, whom they are ready to furnish
with arms and horses on an emergency
These Indians are partially instructed in
the Mormon religion-enough to make
them superstitious in regard to the God of a
superior race, yet modifying none of their
fcrocity. With allies ike these and fight
ing for their homes, aud according to the
belief of the ignorant, under the direct
supervision of the God of Battles, and from
the ramparts with which nature has sur
rounded them, it is easy to co nceive what
would be the fate of few thousand troops
who travelled thousand miles to fight
their own countrymen, brave as themselves
as well armed, better used to field life, and
stimulated by their love Of home and fanny
and assured of victory by revelations OIL
their prophets.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05
Death of Daniel Leacock, Sr.,

Mr.. LEAoocK's death was fearfully sud-
den. He retired on Saturday evening in
usual health, towards morning his compan.
ion discovered he was unwel, when she
spoke to him, and on procuring light and
returning to his couch, she found the vital
spark had fed. Mr.. L., was an honest
man and q worthy citizen. This sudden
dispeusation of Divine Providence, not only
reminds us of What shadows we are and
what shadows we pursue" But it also
admonishes US, that ain the midst of Life,
we are in Death" -H -.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05
FROM CENTRAL AMERICA.

The Panama papers contain the procla.
nation of Martinez, General in chief of the
Nicaraguan army, dated October 22d,
declaring war against Costa Rica. The
General declares that Nicaragur will pre-.
serve the whole line of transit from ocean
to ocean; also the district of Guanacosta.
The Costa Rican General has made q
formal demand for the surrender of the
fort of San Carlo, The latter is reported
to be on the Lake, in steamer, and hat
been fred upon by the Nicaraguan troops
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05
sg-The Commissioners recently appoin

Sg-The Commissioners recently appoint
ed by the Governor to investigate the affairs
fthe Bank of Pennsylvania have concluded
their labors as far as is possible at this
time, and forwarded their reports to the
Governor on Thursday. 1t is understood
that they fud the condition of the Bank
much less deplorable than many had been
led to anticipate, and that there is good
reason to believe that every dollar, moi
only of its circulation and deposits, bu,
other liabilities will be liquidated.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05

RD- Congress meets on next Monday,
the 7th of December. Mr.. Leidy, member
elect from this district, will then take his
seat for the first time in that body. AS
the Democrats have decided majority
there will be no difficulty in organizing SC
that the Presidents first annual mess age
may be looked for at an early day. Tbi,
document will b@anxiously awaited by the
people in view of the many important and
interesting subjects it will no doubt discuss
prominent among which may be named
the money crisis, and the Kansas and
Mormon troubles. We shall publish the
message in the Democrat the earliest prac
tioable moment
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05
An Early Resumption.

We see ii stated thpt there is movemens
by the banks Of New York, towards a
resumption Of specie payments on the frs,
Of January. We hope this Is so. The
sooner such a step is taken, the better it
will be for the business oftho country--now
prostrated by want of confidence. All The
solvent banks should look to the earliest
possible dag for resumption, and the iusol.
vent oncs should be put out of harms way
without farther ceremony. We trust the
New York banks will resume with the
commencement Of the new year, and then
think all the solvent banks Of Pennsylvania
should at once initiate the praise worthy
example, The New Orleans banks have
already resumed.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05
i6y- Last Tuesday q Young son

b6y- Last Tuesday young son of DR.
Sullivan, of this place, broke through the
ice and almost drowned while skating on
the dam opposite the Montour Iron Com
pany's Mill, He was rescued, we are told
by means of rope. He was Immediately
carried to a neighboring house, and, al
though life was almost extinct, great ant
persevering exertions saved him. 1hi
example should teach boys not to be So
rash and inpatient as to venture on ic,
only day or two old.
DanviNe IxnN'seaeer.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05

Good.--It is seldom that a medicine
meets with such general favor among the
classes aud especially among the educated
as the Oxygensted Bitters. These Bitters
are free from alcohol, and nro a never
failing cure for dyspepsia.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05

sS- Mechanics and Laborers are badly
wanted in Kansas. Good mechanics are
earning from $50 to $500 per day
Carpenters, tailors, shoeuakers, black
smiths, tinsmiths, &c., are wanted.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05

Tile Roay Of Caragtord, The Scuipt@.-
The body Of Mr.. CRAWFORD, the sculptor,
arrived in the city of New York yesterday,
in the ship Southampton, from London
IL was to be inferred in Greenwood Gene
terry in that city.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05

a1-We are under obligations, which we
hope sometime to be able to re pay, to
Messrs. BARR, of the Pit,sburg Post, Col.
SEARIGHT, of the GeaiuS Of Liberty, and
Col. ALEXANDER, of the Clarion Democrat.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05

reg Brother Masser, of the Sunbury
American, is cynical because we received
plate of Venison. (For instruction, vide
Esop's Tables, page =, caption, " Sour
Grapes.') 1t may be that we were extra.
VACANT in thus indulging in deer meat
Puffs, we are told, are cheaper in Sunbury
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05

WE'LL DosE,-A lady of this place
killed two pheasants at q single shot, one
day last week. She Intentionally came to
where spOrtsman's dog was pointing to
them, and gun being accessible, she tried
her hand at shootipg.-Lyooasirs Gazette.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-12-05
l9- DU WALLIS GALvANIc OH

acts on the system by impartiog to the
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natural functions are produced immediate
ly, and cure is at once obtained This
is the great secret which no other medicine
in the world has got, and hence the great
success this medicine has in curing dis.
eases.
Sold by G. NJ. Hagenbuch, j. R. Moyer
and +, z. Lutz, Bloomsbury, and Country
Merchants, generally.