The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-07-25
Telegrnph, c news.

PmiLApEIrnIA, July 30. GODDARD made n
successful balloon ascension this afternoon,
mounted on living pony. After ascending
he olanbered into his basket.
CHICAGO, July 22.--The removal Of the u.
S. troops from Fort Ripley has embroidered
the Chippewa Indians, and they have driven
the missionary staff from the mission at
Leech Lake.
Nkw York, July 22.--The Merchants Ex-
change caught fire tonight near the roof,
hut was extinguished before much damage
was done.
Mayor Wood met the Police Commissioners
to-day. The Board stands now three Re-
publicans to two Democrats and one Amer
icati, md it is beiieved to be in the interest
of the Mayor. Trouble is apprehended in
filling the vacancy occasioned by the resig-
nation of Draper.
NEW York July %, P. n.--Flour is de-
pressed with sales at Sc l5(o,6 40 for State,
So j0{o6 IS for Ohio, decline of So on
each, and 81 4odT 70 for Southern, de-
cline Of loo.
Wheat Market unsettled, and white is Sc
lower. Sales 5000 bush. at So for white
Corn huoyant ut Ss(o,o9c for mixed, an ad-
vance Of ID.
Prime Pork is loc better, and quoted at
$40 40.
Stocks are tirmer.
An arrival at this port furnishes dates
from Laguira. Mexico, to the 25lh june
That place was healthy, but vomito had
made its appearance at Vera Cruz and Cam
peachy.
There was an unsuccessful attempt at rev.
olution at Laguira on the night of the 10th
Of June, the object being to depose the pres
ent Governor of that province, Nicholas Do
ran,o, in favor of Pedro Requira.
The Captain Of the port, the Collector
and several others were arrested, and would
be sent to Vera Cruz.
The Mexican vessels built in New York
few years ago, had been condemned, and
will be sold at aution.
BosroS, July %. The loss Of French
frigate on the coast of Newfoundland, ia con-
frmed. She was large iron steam frgate,
named Ne.ton-Sagos dc Varmoux, Com
mander. She WAS wrecked off Port au Cox.
Crew saved.
Nsw YORK, July 22.-The jury in the case
Of Mueller, killed in the German riot, have
rendered their verdict, the majority find
ing that he was shot by policeman, and
others that he was shot by some persons I'M
known.
to elect commissioner IN place Of Mr.
Draper,
Il dispatch was received at Washington
yesterday from Kansas stating that coll
ision between the T.. S. troops and Free
state men Mt Lawrence was regarded as in
eyitable. A special messenger was yester-
day dispatched with instructions to Governor
Walker and Harvey.
Judge lngraham to-day dissolved the in
junction against the payment Of the Metro
palitan Police. The Brooklyn Police, who
have received no oney since April 22j, are
to be paid Tomorrow or Thursday.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, July 22d.--Prentice and
Durette were arrested this evening and held
in three thousand dollars each to keep the
peace.
WASHINGTON, July 22.-After the return
OF the Railroad Excursionists from Mount
Vernon. they were entertained at Carusi's
saloon. About 500 were present nclnding
the ladies who accompanied tho VISITORS
Letters were read from the President and
several Heads Of Departments, excIsing
themselves.
The Cabinet was toasted, and Mr.. Cobb
responded, his remarks being received with
demonstrations Of delight.
Members Of yaurios Western delegations
addressed the assemblage and were warmly
appauded. The company separated at a
quarter past O'Clock, and left for Balti-
more in u special train.
WAsHiscroN, July 19.--In accordance
with the express wishes Of Gov Walker,
Gen. Harvey, and sufficient force of the
Dragons and Light Artillery, will be de-
tanned at Fort Leaycnwor,h until after the
October elections.
Col. A. s. Johnson, of the "a Cavalry,
now in Texas, will be ordered to proceed in
command Of ,hetroops to Utah.
The United States Government requires
the Island of Tobaga, in the Bay of Pana-
ma, AS indemnity for the past and security
for the future. The British Government
will then propose TO acquire Isla del Rev.
ST. Lorls, July 22.--Last night a FIRE
broke out III iIeep & Bros Planning mill on
Second ST., which extended to Marlow's fur
nitnre mandatory and the saw mill of
Broiberton Sturgeon, and consumed sew
eral brick dwellings, and frame tenements
adjoining. Loss estimated at between one
and two hundred thousand doll airs. Insur-
ance hot ascertaned.
tiNetssATl, July 23.--Twentv children on
Buckeye street, in densely populated Ger
man nesghhorhood, were poisoned last eve
ming by eating lozenges, which had been
scattered along the street by meh and two
boys, names unknown. Two children ara
dead and many others not expected to live.
The man was seen to offer small pxckaoe. az
i0zenges 10 persons in streets, but being su,
pieeas Of wrong they wers no, taken.-
hey were found to contain equal parts Of
n'uf anu arsenic, sugar and -four. The
cause or fespetrating this act is unknown.
" 70 me present time no persor has been
koehler or l.oefner, the mur,iererer of
Horton, IS stlii living. Faint he nes az his
recovery. lie assigns as the re., ,nn Co. ,ha
murder criminal connections of b il w;fa w;,t
Horton. ~"
AeeipgNr.--rhe Thursday ev enng ,ra;n
from thus city, on the Chicago Dad. ran 80
.he traek about mile this slde Of Uauawka
junction. Fortunately no ooe was in jured.
me accident was caused by thc spreading
q Inv track. The locomotive vas thrown ia
70 tae aitch. and is is said to be a perfec;
wreck, The baggage ear fell upon it and
was badly broken. llawkeye, 23d.
~ We are Informed bv those who know
'nat hnrr crops never hourished in viii
ea4otY. Wheat harvest viii commences dn
: ia1 me week. The corn, we are assured. is
.t - good as last season, II not better,
.na ~ other kinds Of produce are looking
WE'LL J. ,liet Tsue Dem.
Gg Harper Tor Au.. Jus, has been received