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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-11-19
Caught the Panic.

A tall, lank, Jerusalem sort of fellow
pretty we'll under the influence of Mr.. AL
cohol, was observed swinging to lamp
post on Fifth street last night. He was
talking quite loudly to the aforesaid post
when guardian of the night approached
him.
"Come, sir, you are making too much
noise" said the watchman.
"Noise? who's that said noise?" asked
the post holder, as he skewed his head and
endeavored in vain to give the intruder a
sober look.
at was me-" replied the watchman, rs
he exposed his silvered number 10 full view.
"You? and who the ID are you? 1t
taint me that's maxim of the noise. No
sir. It's the banks that's maxim all the
noise. They are breakin,' a crushin' and
smashin' of things to an incredible
amount. Noise! It's the bankers that are
maxim of the noise. They are cussin,
rippin,' and stavin' all round. It's the
brokers that are maxim of the noise
They are hollorin,' and a yelpin,' and a
screechin,' like wild injuns, over the times,
that worses everything but themselves
No, sir, it amt me that's maxim of the
noise"
"You are as tight as brick in new
WELL" said the officer, amused at the good
nature of the individual.
"Me tight? Who said am tight? No,
sir, you am mistaken. It's not me that's
tight It's money that's tight. Go down
on Third street and they'll tell you there
that money is tight. Go into the work
shops, an you find money is tight. Read
the newspapers an you'll find out that its
money that's tight. Me tighta I've got
nary red but Kanahwa, and the ID
couldn't get tight on that. No, sir, I'm
not tight"
"Then you are drunk"
"Drunk? Stranger, yer out of it again.
The worlds drunk. The hull community
is a-staggering round, buttin' their heads
agin' stone walls and askinnin' of their nos
es on the curb stone of adve:sity. Yes,
sir, we're all drunk-that is, everybody's
drunk but me. I'm sober-sober as po-
lice judge on rainy day. l amt drunk !;
no sir, stranger 1 amt drunk"
"What are you making such fool of
yourself for then"
"Fool? Sir, I'm no fool, I'm distressed.
I've catched the contagion. I'm afflicted"
care you sick9"
Exactly"
"What's the matter with you?"
"Tve got the panics!"
'The what?"
''The panics, sir; it's agoin to carry off
this town. tried to escape by hard drink
but it's no use. The panics have got me,
sure"
The watchman, more amused than ever,
rendered his sympathy, and what was bet
ter, his aid, TO the panic stricken individu-
al. In the course of half an hour he had
the pleasure of putting him into the door
of his boarding house, and pointing out to
him the best remedy-a soft bed and long
slumber.-Cin. Times.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-11-19
Tie End of a DesperadO.

Ihe notorious Chris. Lilly, known as q
desperate and brutal prize fighter, and the
man who killed Mccoy in a prize fight,
has lately ended his shameless life at the
hand of an assassin. By Panama letter
written to the New York Times we learn
that Lilly, after being driven from San
Francisco by the vigilance committee fed
to Granada, and there, after winning from
fillibustet Walkers officers and men a largo
sum of money, bought vessel and com
menced coasting trade, and was driven
by distress of weather into Realejo, where
be fell into the hands of the commander
of the Guatemalian squadron named
Knote. The letter says:
By order of the Guatemalian comman-
der, Lilly and Yates were taken down in
to the hold while in irons, where a volley
from five marines, commanded by a SER
geant, was fired into them. Lilly fell dead
at the first fire, but Yates, who was a very
powerful man, was not immediately killed.
In his agony he dashed his manacles at
the head of his dead companion, and scat
tered his brains about the hold. Yates
was finally despatched, and the vessel
raised anchor and went out to sea, to sink
the bodies. Knote sold the coffee for his
own benefit, and likewise robbed Lilly of
the $500 in cash he had with him. These
murders were a long time kept secret but
are not now disputed by any one. No
doubt Knote committed these murders for
the sake of the spoils, as Lilly had no
trial, and the Government, it is believed,
were not even informed of the execution.
Lilly's wife is in New York. Yates
was from Massachusetts. / have heard
that his name was David-but this is not
known positively.
Knote calls himself an American.
understand he is son Of former United
States consul at Malaga.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-11-19

almost simultaneously, with revolver 10
each hand, and thus some twenty shots
were fired in almost as many seconds
The passengers about the cars, and the
gentleman who was in the car with Craig,
rushed into the depot at the first hostile
demonstration, and all thus escaped dan
ger. Mr.. Craig received one ball from Jo-
seph in the right groin and one from Rob-
ert in the back over the right hip. Robert
escaped entirely: Joseph was very slightly
wounded in the right arm. Each party
fired until their shot, were exhausted. The
McKibbins then walked away, and the
train left, with Mr.. Craig as one of the
passengers. He went to Shippensburg,
where he stopped to receive medical aid
One Of the balls has been fonnd. Neither
of the wounds are dangerous and Mr.. Craig
is much better to-day Mrs. Craig, on hear
ing of the tragedy, and not knowing the
extent of Mr.. Craig's wounds, took the
train on Wednesday, in company with her
father, so see her husband for the first time
since the separation. While unwilling to
reproaeh her brothers for attempting to
avenge the wrongs of herself and her deaf
and dumb sister she felt it to be her duty
to attend him in the hour of danger and
soften his pillow, even when suffering un-
der the terrible retribution offs crime which,
when viewed in all its revolving aspects,
has scarcely parallel in the criminal an
nails of our State. When he recovers suf-
ficiently to go on to Pittsburgh she will
again return to her home near this place
to drink with her sister, the cup of sorrow,
and wait for the day when it shall be full.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-11-19
EF A Jolly Hibernian, living in Port

~ A jolly Hibernian, living in Port
land, carried home bottle of whisky to
aid him in suitably enjoying the Sabbath.
His wife gained possession of the bottle,
and wishing to maintain soberness in the
head of the family, hid it in the oven of
her cook stove. When the fire was kim
died, the "crather" began to cook, and
soon burst the bottle, blew up the stove,
set the house on fire, alarmed the neigh
bors, called out the fire department. and
seriously disturbed the devout and church.
going portion of the Portland citizens.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-11-19

INCREASED PREvALENcE OF DELIRIuN
TREMENs.-The Cincinnati Gazette says
that two and half years ago, the cases OF
delirium tremens in the Commercial Hos
pital in that city, averaged but one month
now the cases have increased to an aver
age of ten in the same period. 1t does
not attribute this increase to greater guam
tity of liquor drank, for facts would not
bear out the presumption. Can it not os
fairly imputated to the poisonous ingre-
dients used in the manufacture OF the hq-
uorsl Ought not the Legislature to take
cognizance Of this facts
The Gazette further says, there has
lately been case of delirium tremens
brought to the notice Of the Superinteud-
ent Of the Commercial Hospital, caused by
the use of that tutonic beverage, lager beer.
The victim was a German, and his attack
proved of the most violent character. Il
is question whether this horrible complaius
was brought on by lager beer alone or the
vile drugs with which It Was ''ioctored.' o
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-11-19
Clippings.

1t was reported in Paris that in conse-
9uenee Of recent persecution of Europeans
in Madagascar; combined English and
French expedition against the Queen Of
that county was not improbable.
The Hagerstown (Md.) Chronicle,
Know Nothing print says, "a crisis has ar
rived in our business, and we are determin-
ed not to strike another blow for the
American party until it strikes blow for
u.s."
1t is stated that marriage took place
in Fairfax county, Va, on Saturday last,
of couple who were divorced nine yean
ago. In the mean time the man has been
married and his wife died, and on Satur-
day he was again married to his former
wife.
Miss Charlotte Cushman concluded an
engagement in New York last week. The
Courier says that Miss Cushman is an ar
tist of intelligence and experience" but
without genius: and having been bred in
school which has naught to do with na-
ture, her intelligence and experience have
only served her to go fast and far from the
goal which she has honestly striven to
reach.
The Pennsylvania Legislature has pass
ed bill legalizing the suspension of the
banks of that State till the second Monday
of April next. The Governor has sign
ed the bill and the Legislature has ad-
jcurned.
A lawyer named Shays of Centerville-
St. Joseph county, Michigan, has been con-
victed of stealing change and postage
stamps from the Centerville postofice,
and sentenced to the state prison for fye
years.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-11-19
lDodrp.
LIGHT FOR ALL.
FROM THE GERMAN.

You cannot pay with money
The million sons of toll,
The sailor on the ocean.
The peasant on the soil,
The laborer in the quarry,
The hewerof the coal;
Your money pays the band.
II But it cannot pay the soul.
You gaze on the cathedral,
Whose turrets meet the sky.
Ramember the foundations
That in earth and darkness lie;
For, were not those foundations
So darkly resting there,
Yon towers up could never soar
So proudly in the air.
The workshop must be crowded
That the palace may be bright;
1fthe plowman did not plow.
Then the poet could not write.
Then let erery toll be hallow'd
That man performs for man,
And have its share of honor
As part of one great plan.
See, light darts down from heaven,
And enters where it may;
The eyes of all earth's people
Are cheered with one bright day;
And let the minds true sunshine
Be spread o'er earth as free.
And fill the soul of men
As the waters ill the sea-
The men who turn the soil
Need not have an earthly mind;
The digger mid the coal
Need not be in spirit blind:
The miad can shed light
On each worthy labor done,
As lowliest things are bright
in the radience of the sun.
What cheers the musing student
The poet, the divine
The thought that for his followers
A brighter day will shine.
Let every human laborer
Enjoy the vission bright
Let the thought that comes from heaven
Be spread like heavens own light
Ye men who hold the pen,
Rise like band inspired,
And poets, let your lyrics
With hopes for man be freed;
Till the earth becomes temple,
And every human heart,
Shall join in one great service,
Each happy in his part.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-11-19
THAT mercy ] to others show.
That mercy show to me-"

The election is over, and after q deliber.
ate consultation with ourself and the cir
cumstances of the case, come to the unal-
terable determination not to accept of any
Office at this time that viii separate US
from home, family, friends and business.
We think we prefer, under existing circum-
stances, the chair-editorial to the chair of
State, and shall continue to occupy it
that We may cancel in becoming man.
ner such Indebtedness as We have incurred
during the campaign.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-11-19

EV "Hilloa, there, why in such hurry
are you goingF -
"Going! why I'm running tor an once.
"What cficel' r. "The Squire's ofice-Pm
suedr
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-11-19
A PhilOsODheP.

Our friend Clapp of the Buffalo Express.
who was the Republican candidate for
Secretary of the State of New York-and
who ought to have been elected-takes
his defeat like philosopher He says: I:
At times during the canvass, we were
fearful that our associates on the ticket
might become jealous of the ,partiaities
and attentions manifested towards us by
the opposition press-we were, neverthe-
less, willing that their attentions should
have been divided among US all with more
distinguished equality. We have thought
during the fight, that our opposing cotem-
poraries were partial towards us, because
they know that, like the fisherwomen's
eels, We had got used to skinning, and as
we received their blows, this sentiment
would come home to us with -unetious ef-
faef-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-02-02
The NMlA DifficuIfx.

1t must be cause Of qualification to Re-
publicans everywhere that the difficulty be-
tween Switzerland and Prussia has been set
tied, and settled SO ndvantageously for
Switzerland. Ii is virtual triumph Of our
Republican neighbor. In the settlement,
Prussia has renowned all claim to Neuf-
chatel, which now becomes, by treaty stipu-
lation, international Law, and in the regard
Of the prevailing continental policy, AS in
dependent Of Prussia, as absolute n sover-
eighty in itself, and az integral part of the
Swiss confederacy, as any one Of the cam
tons which compose it. True, she yielded
up the prisoners which were arrested for re-
bellion against the authority of the canton,
but for the acquisition Of 50 much, which
gives the power of arrest and trial for all
similar offences hereafter, and for the avoid
ance Of an exhau'ting war, she acted wisely
in agreeing to the terms which have been
made, for she has conquered, as il is, and
conquered a, the cheap price Of dseharginc
few men from her prisons.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-02-02
The Legtsaatuve.

This body adjourned on Thursday at 3
O'Clock, p. NJ. The prohibitory Law remains,
bnt License law was enacted, and oil coun-
ties that elect can adopt this in preference
to the prohibisory law. This is a wise ad-
iustmens of the Liquor question. The com
m,ttee on the Des Moines River Improve
ment reported, expressing the opinion that
nll the contracts were invalid. The Leglsla'
ture adopted the report, declared Them ins"i'
ia, and authorized the Commissioner to en-
ter into new contract. This he can do either
with the old company or any other parties
The law amending the effect Of the impropei
submission of our railroad question is fran
ed SO as eiYectuaily 10 cure the difficulty, bu
an net was passed for the purpose of re-sub
mission, in case it might be deemed adyi
sable.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-02-02
Telegraph News.

WAsHrNcroN. Jan. 29.-The galleries and
Hobbies of the House Of Representatives
were more than ordinarily crowded to-day.
The speech of Mr.. Savage, OF Tennessee,
upon the death of Mr.. Brooks, has caused
the most intense excitement, and 1t is n
theme Of general conversation. Most of the
Republicans left the hall after its delivery
and refused to participate in the funeral and
its ceremonies. Mr.. Savage made the speech
on his own responsibility and without con-
sulting any one, and the friends OF Mr..
Brooks do not approve OF IT.
WAsHISGroN, Jan. 80. 49, MIR. Houston Is
resolution calling on the President to COM
municate the number and causes OF deser-
ton since the passage of the act to promote
the efficiency OF the navy. Mr.. Houston
maintained that the service had been greatly
improved bv that measure.
The Senate went into executive session to
day by one majority upon the nomination oil
Mr.. Harrison rs Judge Of Kansas 10 plaes
OF Judge Lecompte, and adjourned after
three hours warm debate without taking the
question 1t is thought that Harrison cam
/ be confirmed, or that If he is, the vote vii
be remarkably close.
/ The House committee on judiciary have
resolved that Judge W aternouse, Oh Texas
shall be mpeached of high treason fo
/ high crimes and msdemeanor. His is tn
/ first impeachment Of Federal Judge for >
/ years. The committee will report the frs
I opportunity.
I IlousE.-In the House the private calan
+ der was taken up.
Owing 10 the non arrival OF witnesse
living at far distance from Washington
the Corruption investigating Commute
will not be able to make their report "A
soon as they anticipated, probably not I'll
Wednesday.
NEW ORLKASs, Jan. 30.--The steamer Tex
as sailed this morning for San Juan takin
out 100 recruits and great quantity Of arm
for Walker.
NKw iogK, Jan. 3o.-Rictmond and Nor
folk papers give details Of disasters respect
ing storms ~ Norfolk. Snow continued II
Monday, Il. M, accompanied nearly I'll
whole time BY tremendous blow. Consid
erabie damage was done in the city, and III
river is frozen over SO firm that the poop
crossed over in crowds 10 Point Comfort.
The cold was the most intense ever known
that region.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-02-02

The st. Louis Leader assumes TO he the
special mouth-riee Of the Missouri Black
Democracy. Well, in ii discussion which has
lately sprung up touching the question OF
Emancipation in that State, the Leader thus
defines itself upon the question of Emauci-
patton and Slavery
ssWe believe that there could not be n
more calamitous measure either for this
State, or for the Union, than the abolition
of slavery in Missouri. We regret the abo-
lition Of slavery anywhere in the United
States. We think il WINS m unwise and un-
fair exercise OF State sovereignty which e-
gally abolished it anywhere. We believe
that in moral, and ultimately in an eco
nomical point of view, slavery, as II exists
in the United States, is conservative insti-
tuition. II would be better for US all, If il
were legally recognized everywhere, and left
in other respects to seek its own level"
Here the doctrine of Human Oppression is us
BADLY and Is boldly preached as ever tyran,
could desire. Comment could not elucidate
or heighten the odousness with which it i,
preached. We leave il in its own clear au.
dacty to be pondered upon BY those who be-
lieye that the Declaration of Independence
il not lie, and that modern Black Democ
racy is the true conservator of these princi
PIES which underlie our system of govern
ment. Read, Freemen.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-02-02
Bank Panic In ~. Louis.

ST. LorIs, Jan. 2U.--There is disposition
manifest on the part Of two banking houses
here 10 create money panic by throwing
out TWENTY-FIVE Illinois banks.
Nine OF eur principal bankers, however,
continue 10 take Illinois currency on deposit,
excepting the Peoples Prairie State, Stock
Security, and Nashville. There still exists
strong feeling, however. against il, which
wiz not subslde until arrangements are made
for the prompt redemption Of notes.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-02-02

The London Post. (MinisteriaI.l felicitates
the British nation over the appointment of
one of the ablest and most accomplished Of
the young diplomatists Of Great Britain TO
the mission nj Washington, Lord Napier
The Times, on the other hand, though con-
ceding his eminent qualities. thinks he il not
the man for Washington, inasmuch as he will
there have TO unearn all that he has learned
in the secret diplomacy Of the eastern ios-
potisms, al Vienna, Constantinoplc, Naples,
St. Petersburg, &c. before he could act to
mutual advantage in our legislative metrop-
oils, where diplomacy is carried on 10
glass house, and there is s'no need Of the in.
sincere smile and the reyerensial whisper"
From the Times article on the sub eot, we ex-
tract the following paragraph, which is rs
frank and manly ms il is complimentary 10
our government
1.-The mission to Washington should be re-
garded most important one, post which
requires the presence Of very considerable
man, or it should be altogether suppressed.
We have hitherto dealt with il practically, as
one Of the second order, or ns even lower i'm
the scale Of diplomatic dignites. Bat sure
~ permanent, friendship and alliance between
treat Britain aud the nitel States o. North
America are, TO saw the least, as important
~ similar relations between this country and
any continental Power. The existence Of
that great confederation Of republican States
which - spreading 50 rapidly over the North
American continent. adds enormously to the
authority with which Engiani can intervene
10 favor Of liberty in Europe. Although the
States should never man ship Of war or fire
gun ia anger, there they are. an enormous
eounierpoise - the despo!ism which suilenly
lords II over the eastern and southern por-
uons OF the Old World. No Englishman
who respects humanity and gori-s in the
achievements OF his race can ever be indif-
i.reni to the progress and development Of
liberty Ia the North American Inion.n
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-02-02
FALL OF WOOD FALL OF WOOD
EOKlK WOODWARD.

\XT0oD for saies sa,ne price as last summer
w will cell by the cord a, market price with the
additional cost Il 5Ul Of saving, splitting and de-
lretiug be- same. ! will aso saw. split and de-
liver wool from my yard at 81 30 per cord
" ood for sale at the yard by the load go feet at
81 1u or half load u %. Any person wanting
good oak hickory, or sugar wood, can get 1t my
yard IN any quantity quality, and see for himself
that ii i. correctly measured Wood also furnished
at any time at the regular market price.
. he0kuk woodward, corner ~ 9Th and High SITS.
fcb.-dtm PETER LEBRErON.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-02-02
uINs0lITION.

IsUE erpartnership heretofore existing between
l. GAYS 4 Bailey was dissolved by matuii consent
Jan. 29th, 1851 The business Of the late firm will
H set tied by either party. Once at their old stand,
No. 81 AaIu-st.
They would most cordially recommend b their
old custe mers and friends Il. X. Hart 4 Son, who
suceaed them 10 the Book AMI Stationery business.
ian3i-d@
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$500 sliiiaai-5s isla--l isss--s--------i
MOI ICE.

rIsiiE undersigned will be here for Ten Days, and
L parties wishing to purchase City Lots, or those
having possession vi my Lands in the county, will
tnd ms at the Banking House vi Geo. &. Anderson.
Title will be perfect to purchasers.
Terms easy /; one-Lfth cash. balance in equsi pay
meats, /, 2, 5 and years.
Jan3D-itot JAMEs E. BRUCE
FINO fHESr0CkHoLDERS OF THE KEokUk,
i Fort Des Moines. and Minnesota Railroad Co.
Notice is hereby given that the tenth call Of ~
per cent, will be due and payable on the 18th of
February next, al the Company's office, in keokuk
10 William l.eightsn, Treasurer.
WM. LEIGHTON, HIGH 7. REID,
Secretary. President,
Eeol;uk Jan. 20, 1857 dAw
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4 alAM D.

IEp. DDNNELLAN. Civil Engineer and Survey
" or offers his pr5fe .sionsi services 10 the citi-
xens OF keokuk aud vicinity, for the surveying
and arran ;tng If grounds to suit the contour Of
the surface and feels confident he please those
Je.lftus suca service
Al. business pertaining to the profession attend
cd TO with promptness, and the ithograpsng OF
maps, pass, Ao., superinteGded al htnogrRphers'
charges.
0ltes in Graham's Daiiiing, 2nd a.. Keokuk.
iAA2 s.A3m
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+ WOULD respectfully call the attention OF the
/ Ladies' to my large and we'll selected stock Of
fall Aud winter goods, which will sell at Cincin.
natl prices. Ny stock consists Of silk, straw and
WE'VE, Douns,.. n... spi. a..1 .ss.s * ~
hons flowers and feathers selected with great care
You will find everything in the Millinery and
Fancy business, 1T my establishment, In the latest
fashion. ] am also prepared to do all work IN my
business mt tho shortest notice, such ~ lining,
running, bleaching, pressing and making bounets
VI every description, to order. will warrant All
work 10 give satisfaction.
Come one, come all. No trouble to ahow goods
at Mrs. Glennys, No. IS, johnson street, between
2nd an Sd, directly opposite Dinners saloon.
s.nt96.dly MRS. 1LkNNY.