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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-06-25

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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-06-25

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II Main street.
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TyHIs article was desigssd amp patented BY one
Of The largest aad must succsssfui manufaets.
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than al other boz or heating stoves. There base
been similar patterns Of stoves made to rsprssent
this but they ale mostly light csstings, and Proys
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his stove and challenge the production Of o. heavy
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-06-25

A NEW and neat little stose adapted for ehan-
~ hsrs, aiming Or sitting roums. A. hes faeilitiss
for haatinR irUus, shd in hat suEmcr weather nay
b. used advantsg eously for washing and tseDing
purposes. The stove 10 quite ornamental, snd the
price Of seine low Please examine this article, q
II Main street.
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-06-25
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A STOVE with great eapaeiay Ter bstA Csshi1e
IA and Heating. We make three sises 1t thssss
and - every person With large families ard selA
houses, We ouidseeonmend thiy article.
COMSTOt X . RIO,
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-06-26

DESPERATE BATTLE WITH RoBBERs.-A
desperate atiray between a body of citizens
and gang of robbers and murderers, oc-
CURED in San Antonio, Texas, on the Both
of May. THIS gang had infested the place
for long time, and on the night of the 18th
seven or eight of them entered the house OF
Mr.. Garga, in the suburbs. during his
absence, killed Mrs. Garga. and deliberate
ly robbed the place of large amount OF
Jewels, money, and other valuabes. The cx-
citemcnt in town the next morning was in
tense, and the Mayor promptly sent out
notice Offering reward OF $500 for the ap-
prehension of the murderers. As the gang
was known to be powerful one, desperate
work was apprehended in capturing any OF
them, and it was not till noon that any at
tempt was made.
At II o'clock, however, about dozen OF
them had assembled at a rendezvous in the
city, on the west side of the river, some OF
them being in a darkened room for greater
safety the blood of the citizens was well up,
and some five or six daring spirits in the
vicinity, becoming aware of the presence of
the robbers, conclude to make a dash at
them before their force became greater, and,
acting upon the impulse of the moment. at
tackled the braves who were in the street.
Shots were rapidly exchanged between the
citizens and the rufians, which resulted in
the death of Mr.. Fiestrop, who killed
robber and was Immediately shot through
the head by another. The robbers at once
retrcated into their den, and fired through
the window upon the citizens. The San
Antonio Icrdn gives the sequel
" At this awful juno
than WHOM -~'dro' dlm Taylor,
drawer man never lived, gave
orders to some three of his comrades to fol.
low him and at the same moment he broke
through the window into the darkened
room. As he entered, Bill Hart, notorious
character shot him to the breast, and at the
same moment gun was pointed at Hart by
another person, when Taylor exclaimed
lie has shot me, let Inc shoot him. and
fired. Both fell. Citizens commenced rush
ing In, well armed, as well as many of the
desperadoes, and the shooting became gen
eral. The gang Of rowdies broke from the
room by back door, and a number Of them
who came up after the melee commenced,
immediately made off, upon finding that
they were coming to close quarters
BY this time at least three hundred ci.
tizens had collected all well armed-for it
was well known that this gang of rowdies
could have at their command seventy-fv or
one hundred men within fifteen minutes
Many of them came in sight, but very wise
ly withdrew. Five persons were killed,
two citizens and three Of the desperadoes
Taylor may recover.
At this stage of affairs, the city author
ities commanded the multitude to disperse,
and they Immediately obeyed the command
Great excitement still prevails. We hard
ly dare prophesy what may be the result be-
lore the matter ends.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-06-26

daring part of its feat had been performed
When first seen, it had placed loop around
the neck of the serpent, from the top of
which single thread was carried upward
and attached to the under side Of the shelf,
whereby the head of the serpent was drawn
up about two inches from the floor. The
snake was moving around and around, in
cessantly, circle as large as its tether would
allow-wholly unable to get its head down
to the floor, or to withdraw it from the
moose. while the heroic little spider. exulting
no doubt in the success Of its exploit, which
was now sure beyond a peradyenture, was
ever anon passing down to the loop and up
to the shelf, adding thereby an additional
strand to the thread, each of which new
strands being tightly drawn, elevated the
head of the snake gradually more and more.
But the most skiful parts of its perior
nance is yet to be told. When it was in
the act of running down the thread to the
loop, the reader will preceive it was possi
bic for the snake by turning his head verti
cally upward, to snap at and seize the spi-
der in his mouth. This had no doubt been
repeatedly attempted in the earlier part of
the conflict ; but instead of catching the
spider, his snakcship thereby only caught
himself In an additional trap. The spider
probably by watching each opportunity
when the mouth of the snake had thus been
turned to her, adroitly. with her hind legs,
as when throwing a thread around fly,
had thrown one thread after another over
the mouth of the snake, so that he was now
perfectly muzzled, by IA series of threads
placed over it vertically, and these were
held from being pushed asunder by another
series of threads placed horizontally, as my
informant states he particularly obseved.
No muzzle of wire or wicker work for the
mouth of an animal could be wove with more
artistic regularity and perfection and the
snake occasionally making desperate at
tempt to open his mouth would merely put
these threads upon stretch.
The snake continued his gyrations, his
gait becoming more slow. hc,,-ver from
weakness and ie.tilgue and the spider con-
!!nucd to move down and up on the cord,
gradually shortening 1T, until, at last
when drawn upward SO far that only two
or three inches of the end of his tail
touched the floor, the snake expired about
six days after he was first discovered.
more heroic feat than that which this
little spider performed is probably nowhere
upon record-a snake foot in length,
hung by common house spider Truly, the
race is not to the swift, nor is the battle to
the strong And this phenomenon may
serve to show us that the intelligence with
whichthe Creator has endowed the humbest,
iecblest Of his creatures, is ample for
enabling them to triumph in any emergency
in which lie places them if they but
exercise the faculties He has given them.
1t is only the slothful, cowardly timorous,
that fail, and they fail not so much before
their enemies as before their own supine-
ness.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-06-26

From KANSAS, MEETING OF THE FREE STATE
LLGisLATuRE.-Thef free State Legislature of
Kansas met at Topeka on the 9th inst. but
there was not quoru m of the members pre-
sent. On the 10th they went into secret ses-
sion to discuss the propriety of Immediately
organizing and putting in operation the new
government. On the llth the Senate elect
ed W, \. Phillips United States Senator,
IN place of Colonel Lane.
The Free State Convention met at Topeka
on the 9th inst, Col Lane presiding A
resolution was adopted disowning the
Territorial government, and declaring that
the admission of the Territory into the
Union under the Topeka constitution was
the only method Of adjusting the difficulties.
The convention pledged itself to pursue the
application pending now before Congress,
believing that measure so just and in accord
ance with the principles of the past legisla-
tion of the country, will be eventually con-
ce1ed, and announced that it is the duty of
the Legislature to complete the State or
ganization Other resolutions, recommend
ing the Free State party to disregard the
approaching election, and casting suspicion
on any man who consents to become can
didate for the Constitutional Convention
were passed, and the convention adjourned.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-06-26
This Is fact = From sharpe's London Marazin,
The Queen and the Quakeress.

IfNt tI,..u . NJ
Ouaan Cborintta v;s;toi patt "ti iaSe -laJo;yi
" .i.o rtiuucss iilai,etn RE ,vtars soon
effected such a respite from main in the
royal patient that she nronosed an excursion
to a Park of some celebrity in tbe no;gbhor.
hood then the estate of n rich widow lady
belonging to the Society of Friends. Notice
was given of the Queens intention. and
message returned that She wonld he vel
come Our illustrious traveller had never
before any personal intercourse With mem.
bers of the persuasion whose votaries volun-
tarily paid taxes to &" the man George,
called King by vain ones The lady and
gentleman who were to attend the royal Wis
itants had but feeble ideas of the reception
to be expected. 1t was supposed that the
Quakeress would at least say Thy Majesty
'Ihy llghness, or Madame
The royal carriage arrived at the lodge of
park punctually at the appointed hour. No
preparations appeared to be made no hos
tess stood iready to greet the guests The
porter bell was rung he stepped forth
deliberately, with his broad brimed beaver
on, and unbendingly accosted the lord in
waiting with wv nat thy VIII, friend
This was almost unreasonable. Surely
SAID the nooleman, your lady Is aware that
her MaJesty-go to your mistress and say
that the Queen is here.
NO, truly answered the man, 1T need
eth not nave no mistress or lady but
my irlenu, hachel Mllls, expects thine.
walk IN
The Queen and the Princess were handed
out and walked up the avenue. At the
door of the house stood the plainly attired
Rachel, who without even courtesy, but
with cheerful nod, said, How s thee do,
friend am glad to see thee and thy
daughter. ! wish thee well; rest and refresh
thee and thy people before will show thee
my grounds.
What could be said of such person
Some condescension was attempted, imply
ing that her Majesty came not only to view
the park, but to testify her esteem for the
Society to which Mrs. Mills belonged Cool
and unawed, she answered, Yes thou art
right there. The friends are well thought
of by most folks; but they need not the
praise OF the world for the rest, many
strangers crafty their curiosity by going
over this place, and 1t Is my custom to CON
duct them myself therefore will do the
like with thee, friend Charlotte. Moreover,
| think well of thee, as dutiful wife and
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-06-26

The GOVERNOR AND THE TROOPS FOR CTAn.
The latest Washington despatch on the me-
ver-failing subject of Mormons is US fol-
lows -
1t is believed that Col. Cummings has
agreed to undertake the Governorship of
Utah, The difficulty in the way of procur-
ing forage and stores in the Territory is so
great, that it is doubtful if the troops will
winter there. If no serious disturbances
occur, the mass of them will move onward
to the Pacific before the cold weather. At
present no war is anticipated
The correspondent of the New York Cou-
rier says Young and his sanity cabal
would no doubt be rejoiced if the [. s. au-
thorlues would abdlcate altogether But
the report OF his levying war and raising
troops is simply an absurdty, 1t is much
more likely that Young Is preparing to fly
to British OF Russian America,
The great difficulty of the Admlnstra-
tion in reducing the Mormons to state of
healthy and necessary obedience, is that they
are truly and honestly carrying out the
principles and policy of the Democratic
party, as declared in recent legislation.
1t has been recommended, upon high
| Democratic authority, to get over the dllli-
Guilty and punish the Mormons for doing
the very things which the rufiln faction IN
Kansas have done and are now doing, by
prescribing the whole tribe as traitors, and
hanging and shooting them out of hand.
The Mormons have surely stopped short of
the crimes committed by their compecrs in
Kansas, and they have undoubtedly expect
ed to be rewarded and complimented by the
President for their devotion to Democratic
principles, But when they discover their
mistake they will submit to the Federal
army.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-06-26

OLD FASHIONED SPoRTs.-Rough ENJOY
ment was fashion at this time with the
fair. Mrs Sherwood in her pleasant Auto
biography adverts to this subject in speak
ing Of her mothers early days, when undig-
nhed amusements were not declined by la
dies of my age, One of these she describes
as consisting of the following sort of violent
fun A large strong tablecloth was spread
on the upper steps of the stair ease, and up
on this cloth the ladies inclined to the irolic
seated themselves in rows upon the steps,
Then the gentlemen, or the men, took hold
Of the lower end of the cloth, attempting to
pull it down stairs the ladies resisted this
with all their might, and the greater the
number of these delicate creatures the lon
ger the struggle was protracted. The con
test, however, invariably ended by the cloth
and the ladies being pulled down to the bot
tom of the stairs when everything was found
bruised except modesty. High Life be-
low Stairs could hardly have been too
rampant in its position, if it really reflect
ed what was going on above, We can hard
ly realise the matter. We hardly do so in
merely fancying we see Lord Shaftesbury,
Admiral Gambler, Baptist Noel, and DR.,
M'Neil engaged in setting Miss Martineau a,
Catharine Sinclair, the Authorees Of Amy
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-06-26

The NEW YORK EXGrEMENr.-On We'd
nesday Mayor Wood was waited on private
ly by Major General Sanford, Recorder
Smith and two officers of the Metropolitan
police, to serve another warrant on him.
The Mayor had nearly thousand of his
men in and about the City Hall, besides
portion of the Empire Club in reserve with
their favoritc park gun, and at first refused
to submit to an arrest but on being as
sured by Gen. Sanford that the arrest
would be made if it took all the military
force at his disposal to do it, he abandoned
his policy of resistance and unwillingly
submitted to the law. Alderman Wilson,
was also arrested for assaulting a police
man with club during the melee on Tues
day. The question of authority is now be-
fore the Court of Appeals in that city Tor a
final decision, which, it is supposed, will end
the business \ great majority of the
Judges of that Court are Democrats, and
as it is political quarrel, it is supposed
by many that they will sustain Mayor
Wood.
The Courier and Enquirer complains that
the arrest of Wood was made too daintily
1t says
The policy which found it expedient TO bring
MIR. Wood before the Recorder yesterday after,
noon was weak, narrow, short-sighted lie should
have been taken without violence or contumely,
but by constructive force at least, and in the
open light ofhigh noontide carried bodily through
the very men he had melted to abet his rebellion
aud this if done with proper display OF military
force would have prevented the necessity Of stri-
king single blow, and settled such questions for
us forever; and had it been done the day would
| not return, as now it may, when 1t requires the
| presence of the representative of three thousand
bayonets to perfect the arrest of single man
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-06-26

THALBERG. PARopI. STRAEosH. BurlInEt IN
is favored indeed in the way Of Music this
summer We learn with peculiar gratlhea-
tion that the great Thalbcrg, supported by
a company OF the most celebrated Musical
artists that have ever made a country tour
together in the United States, will give
concert here on the evening Of July Sd
Signoras Parodi, Amalia Patti, now Mad
Strakosh and Mollenhauer, the viohnist,
are of the company and the whole is under
the direction of Strakosh.
We shall be able to give further particu
lars shortly.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-06-26

From NICARAGUA. The Nicaraguan Cor
respondent of the Daily Times writes that
200 sick and wounded fllibusters. the rem
nant of Walker army, had arrived at San
Carlos, in the steamer of the same name.
They were all on their way home, and are
described as being in the most pitable con-
dition. The men left Rivas and have prob
ably gone to Costa Rica, where there are al
ready some 300 deserters from Walkers
army. Nicaragua was tranquil, and an
election was to be held on the 18th of June,
The Republic would be held by the four
Central American States until its govern
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-06-26

PROGRESS OF THE FREE LABOR QUESTION IN
MIssoCR.-From all parts of the state we
have the most gratifying information of the
hold whch.the free-labOr question is obtain
ing upon the minds Of the working men Of
the interior. Day by day we receive letters
from those who have heretofore taken no
part in the brawl Of politics, but who
profess their deep sympathy with this
political movement in behalf of the social
and physical advancement Of our state.
Thousands whom we have personally seen
also confirm this intelligence, and lead us
to anticipate even more speedy triumph
for the cause of the white men in Missouri
than we might at first have dared to hope.
If the question were made tomorrow, and
disembarrassed of all other issues, in the
counties of Franklin, Jefferson, st. Charles,
Gasconade and Usage, it would be sustained
by triumphant majority. We can, too,
safely say the same of the counties along
the Iowa line and can add, moreover, some
facts in regard to the rapid manner in
which they are filling up, that are perhaps
not generally known, Thus, in the last
twelve months there have been added to the
county Of Harrison, as shown by the books,
more than one thousand cOters. In the
county of Gentry, eleven hundred voters
have come in since fall in Nodway about
eight hundred, and in Mercer more than five
hundred. These, it will be remembered,
have chiefly brought their families with
them, thus adding very large aggregate
population to the state. Some Of the, ,adj accent
sections are said by gentlemen recently
from there, to have advanced in even u
swifter ratio, but we await data that are
being collected from irrefutable sources
before putting the facts in print. The
persons who have thus emigrated to the
northern part of our state have principally
come over from Iowa in the last few months,
and hundreds of others are daily locklng in
the same direction from Ohio and Indiana,
They are small farmers who take up one or
two hundred acres, and who cultivate their
own land with their own industry. In
every sense of the word they are the true
representatives of free labor, and are
welded to its predominance in our state
Along the line Of the North Missouri Rail
road many settlers are daily choosing their
homes from its beautiful lands, and II that
| be true which we hear, Hudson City -
which has only just been laid out at the
junction Of this road and the Hannibal and
St Joseph road-promises to spring up in
| twelve months time to q size equal to
almost any of the interior towns that have
snailed 1T for twice that number OF years.