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~ Alleged Altenips = CsnnR Asssn.
!, Mr.. George Rausch was up before the May
or on Friday last, charged Nth kempting
to set fire to his two-story frame house on
Dodge strsss, back Of the Post Dice. Tho
inmates Of the house,-Gsemaos,--wsrs
aroused on Thursday night b. astrong smell
of smoke on the premises-on examination,
II was found that . large pile Of shayings and
light wood had been placed under he stairs
leading to the second story, and had been
set onfre. Owing to the fact that the room
vas perfectly alright, the FIRE had made
but little Roadway when discovered-had aiy
been admitted to fan the fame, the fire must
have spread, and the building burned, with
imminent danger, to the lives of the tenants,
and great risk to all buildings in the vicin.
ity. The examination brought forth sufi-
cient to warrant the Mayor in holding Mr..
Rausch in bail to the amount of 81 200, to
appear at the next term Of Court-which
bail he gave. sB
1t is reported that the building was insur-
ed to the amount Of 81 500, and was mort
gagged for some $S0O.-Omalta Times.
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We notice that number OF our neigh
boring towns are making preparations to
celebrate the approaching Anniversary OF
American Independence, and as yet, our citl-
Gems have not taken one step. Do they in
tend to pass the coming fourth like that OF
last year, without toast, Or are they OF the
opinion, that since the policy Of the govern
mcnt has been reversed, and slavery instead
of liberty is made the paramount influence
in the nation, there is nothing to rejoice
over? 1t might be worth while, notwith-
standing, to read the Declaration of In
dependence, if it were only to sec how
far the statesmen of the present day have
departed from the policy of the men Of '16.
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EyW. C. ASDRUs has just opened a
fresh stock of Groceries, Provisions, &C.,
which hcis selling at reasonable figures
This is no one horse institution, and by call
ing in, you will find large store-room well
filled, and at prices to correspond with the
times,
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FRIDAY, June 18th, 1858


FRIDAY, June 18th, 1888.
The Council met at O'Clock 2. NJ, pursu-
ant to adjournment. Present, the Mayor
and Alderman ALLEN, CASSIDY, CARPENTER,
COCHRAN, LEWIS, NYE, ROGERS and TREVOR.
Records of last meeting read and approved.
On motion Of Mr.. TREYNoR, the Comalit-
tee on Internal improvements, was instructed
to cause stakes to be set at the corners of
lots on Jcnson and James streets, and on
such other streets as the Committee may
deem necessary, SO as to ascertain the exact
boundaries of such streets.
The Committee on Claims, reported in
favor of allowing the account of S. S. Cur
tbs.
The Committee on Claims to which was
referred the account Of Officer & Co., sub
mitted report. When on motion of Mr..
CASSIDY, the account was referred back to the
same Committee with instructions to have
some competent person to measure all the
curbing furnished the city by said Officer &
Co., and to audit and settle all accounts with
said firm.
MIR. LEWIS offered the following resolution,
which was adopted:
Resolred, BY the Common Council of the
city of Council Bluffs, that the Committee
on Streets and Alleys, be instructed to ex-
amino and report the best mode to drain the
water of Madison street somewhere about
lots e. and 81, and report at the next meet
ing.
Mr.. TREySoR offered tho fullowing resolu-
ton, which was adopted
Resolred, BY the Common Council of the
city Of Council Bluffs, that the Recorder and
Commisteo on FiN~~se, be instructed to
prepare full exhibit Of the city finances,
and report at the next meeting of the Coun-
Gil.
The Mayor presented a notice signed by
Jeremiah Folsom, notifying the Council to
des'ss from work on lot No. 1877, as he
claimed that the street should be but eighty
ioet wide adjoining said lot, and that he
''aihieu all the ground to the outer edge of
the 81 feet The notice was laid on the ia
bic.
The following accounts were allowed:
ona In favor of S. S. Curtis, for services
as Engineer on the streets, the amount to be
deducted from the salary of the City Engi-
heer $57 so. |
One in favor OF J. B. Lewis, for cash ad-
vanced William Baker, to pay him for DANA
ges to his lot. Ss IN |
On motion, the Council adjourned till
Friday, tho 2jth inst, at O'Clock P. NJ.
Attest, FRANK STREET.
City Recorder.
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~ Hon. JAMES POLLARD, has resigned
the Office of Register of the Land Office in
this City.
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CT LEWIS S. HILLS, formerly chief clerk
Of the Registers Office in this city, has re-
ceiyed the appointment of Register.
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J. ID. HONN. aE =. 2. HONN.
new STOCK or j
FAMILY GROCERIES !!
CENTRAL DRUG STORE,
Upper Brodd,ray,
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA. :.
J. D. Honn & Co.,

JJAyE JUST RECEIVED IN ADDiTiON
III TO their stock Of Drugs Medicines &o large ana
Fresh assortment Of FAMILY GRoCEhiES Fruits,
Candies &C. which they will sell at prices to SUIT the
times [v2n5,
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AYFR,s cArHARTlc psLls.

THE SCIENCES OF VHEHIS-
try and Medicine have been TAXED
their utmost to produce this best,
most perfect pursative which is
known to man. Innumerable proofs
are shown that these Pills have
virtues which surpass in excel
lence the ordinary medicines, and
that they win unprecedentiy upon
tho ostann, Of ALL men, They arc
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49,
Drowned.

NJ. man. named Michel Cavenaugh, en-
saG s ss!n as fireman by Mr.. Salisbury in his
inc u NIL, went into the Missouri river bath
thu ~ sunday last, and after remaining in
drow'sf few minutes, sank and was
with "nsa' 1t is supposed that he was taken
kesu q tramp, which rendered him unable to
not as mead above water. His body has
'een found Omaha Nebraskiaa.
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aAll work and no play

So read the couplct in our toy.books' lons
,,o and. acting upon the principle therein
taught, Our Editor has this week taken a alm n
. ..lf off on pleasure excursion, in search OF
%. sa,;on relaxation, and-fh. OF how
. '.ass5s. and which article he finds most
ahunsant, be will probably give an account
-. vsek. In the meantime, should the
readers of the Nonpareil, find its columns
unusually interesting, they will know how
70 account for the phenomenon.
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r, vs. A Miss Sergeant, of Fremont, Michi-
n Sna, view days since, sprinkled strychnine
bs piu =. piece Of pumpkin pie, and on going to
Uas ,;..n ~ She pied in three hours. She
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cS See adv. Of MlLToN ToorLE in an
other column. He is offering to close out
one of the finest stocks in the city, at st.
Louis prices.
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CT JAxEs's magnificent brick block is
now ready for occupancy. This is said to
be one Of the finest buildings in the State,
and superior to any on the slope.
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Council Bluffs Retail Price Current

Corrected Weekly for the Council Bluns Nonpdreu BY
CARTER COURTRIGHT, "a
General AUCTION, Commission and F6rrarding
Merchants, Middle Broadmay.
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w tour murders were committed in
Ss, orleans, between Friday evening and
ufaay morning, the 2lst and cd ul,,
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Waning America in Military Dress.

Young America was out in grand parade,
on Wednesday last, armed and equipped
en- militaire, and led by fife and DRUMS IN
regular martial style. We must 40 them
the credit, to say that they went "thr0ugn
with the motions" most admiraoiy' anu
moved themselves no unapt scholars OF
their older patterns, the c. B. Guards.
We understand that these young SELL
taught soldiers, with their chosen fa'r ones
had picnic dinner, and pleasant time
generally, after the parade was finished. We
have not forgotten the JOY that such festive
occasions used to afford US in our juvenile
days, and We suppose our young friends
epioyed the day with youthful enthusiasm
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FOR SALE.
4 Lots in Howard Addition.
f0 good Lots in Mullins Subdivision.
100 Lots in the Railroad Addition. ..
10 choice Lots in Halls Addition e.-
Several line lots in central portions Of the C,v vcrv
desirable for residences. Several fine tracts n, lana
within an hours ride of the City with timber and water
u Also lots and shares in Omaha City Bc,Ievne
Desoo Tekamah, Logan, n T. and Junction City iowa
IL Also 100 acres of choice land two miles east of
Sioux City on which is about 40 acres timber MIN
EDWIN J. FRASER, Ldad 1oenf
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RulO Western G nide.

We are in receipt Of the first number OF
the above named sheet, published at Rulo'
Richardson County, N. T., by A. D. KIRK d
Co, 1t is medium sized sheet, printed on
good paper, and has clean bright look. we
wish the editors, Messrs. KIRK u BARRETT
all manner of good luck, and unlimited sue
cess in their undertaking.
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DANGERS OF FIRE!

!. Perils Of Inland Navigation.
At as Liberal Rules and Rates a. Risks
assumed Permit or for Solrency and
ss-s fair Profit.
.... ESPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO -
Insurance Of Dwellings Farm Property, Out
Buildings and Contents.
Such insured for periods years on the most IA
a%& tF5& vorable terms. .ggsEr #F5EyE
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on RxS. PALN sOAP--just received and for sale
<ON HONN & XcCLELLAND.
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LOSSES EQUITABLY ADJUSTED
@I AND A=ssH
PR o NJ PTlY PAID.
Losses Paid $10,437,312 "a.

If wealth, with steady and prompt attention TO
legitimate Insurance business. with the execution OF
contracts in good faith have inducements with the pub
lie IN selecting their undcrxriterwe refer them for
test Of quality and claims their patronage 10 re-
cords OF past services rendering their with
increasing ability and facilities in future.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-24
NEW YORK HERALD SUNDAY, JANUARY "a 1865

decline and brokers quoted the depression equal to
about from the current rates in the fore part Of the
week. Not much change be expected 10 the present
aspect Of the market until further received from
Europe. The giving way In prices, at the South has
tended to weaken the market here The -four market
inactive and prices less buoysni while they
closed without quotable change The sales were mode
rate Wheat was firm for prime lots, which
small ssle Of choice North Carolina white was re-
ported a, 81 40. Corn less active with sales Of
new yellow and white at CSC. Sc . CSC. Prime dry
white was held at roc. There speculative move
men in pork and including sales yesterday and the pre-
vous afternoon, they amounted to about 800 bbls in
GLIDING come purchases for export 70 California closing at
SIS for mess and at S2 for prime About 500 boxes ba
con, Cumberland cut were sold q about 7Kc Lard was
frmer. Sales of sugars were limited 70 200 800 hhds
New Orleans, and sales Of 1880 bags made from
Hong Kong, the latter st sc. a6Ac. Freight engage
merts were moderate. To Liverpool, about 8 900 bbs
-four taken at D. and some wheat at 54d in bulk
Rates for other goods unchanged
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honor is a jewel or humbug. The Southern
SINE qua non, of equality in the Union, is prin-
ciple or a trick The test is this Lecompton
constitution; and if Southern men abandon it
or shirk it, their chivalry, honor and equality
will sink into bankruptcy.
To the democracy of the free States in Con
gress, and especially Of the Northwest it
must be evident that if they wish to disband
their party, and to give the black republicans
the absolute control Of the North, they can do
ii by keeping open this miserable Kansas ex-
element. And they can soon inhame this ex-
citement to white heat, by rejecting this Lc-
compton constitution. A direct anti-slavery
insult thus cast into the face of the South, can
not fail to produce fierce and deadly sectional
agitation. Admit Kansas under her Lecompton
constitution, and within six weeks thereafter
there will be general calm; reject this con-
stitution, and sections and factions and parties
will be thrown into q strife of bitterness and
fanaticism which few Of the interested polti-
clans will survive. The integrity of the demo-
cratic party is a small affair compared with the
peace of the country, but both are here at
stake.
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AARON BcKR's LETTERs.-A controversy is
going on in some of the newspapers on the ques-
ton whether Aaron Burr did or did not leave
behind him quantity of amoreus correspon-
dence, being the relics and evidences of his in
trigues with ladies Of high family in this State
and in Virginia. A letter from "Aaron Burr's
best friend"-namely, the lady who housed him
during the last days of his lfe-appears in yes
terday's Express and denies point blank that
there was any such correspondence.
The lady is mistaken. When Burr died, we
were in the habit of occasionally meeting his
biographer, Matthew L. Davis, who, having
known us for many years, usually conversed
with us freely about his affairs. On two dis
tinct occasions he mentioned to US that Burr
had lett quantity of letters from females of
every rank and station, including several from
ladies of good family in this State and in Vir-
ginia; that these letters were in the highest de-
gree compromising to their authors; that Burr
had not confded the secret of their existence to
any one but him; that, in giving them to him,
Burr had charged him to destroy them; and,
that he either had already or intended to do so.
We took little interest in the matter,
and in few days had almost forgot
ten even the names which Davis men
toned as those of ladies implicated in the
correspondence; had we desired to see the
letters, or to obtain an insight into their
contents, we have no doubt Davis would have
gratiied us, for he was free talker, not famous
for discretion, and was at that time full of the
subject he had in hand, namely, the life of
Burr.
We have therefore no difficulty in believing
that Thurlow Weed, who was intimate with d.
Wis, did, in truth and fact, as he says, read the
amorous correspondence from beginning to end
We are quite prepared to suppose that he gloat-
ed over it, that he made memoranda of the
names mentioned in the letters, and that he
treasured up alike the prurient details and the
fatal secrets which that correspondence con-
tanned. To say that no man of honor would.
unless compelled by duty, possess himself of
the contents of such letters on such topics and
under such circumstances, is merely to assert
what every one is already saying yet there
seems no reason to doubt that Thurlow Weed
did so.
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MORE MIAcIEs-THE APOSTOLIC AGE Re-
TuRNED-The best story Of the day Is that in
the Freenans Journal, to the effect that the Rev.
Father Gaudentius, a shining light among the
preachers Of the Roman Catholic church, has
recently performed several miracles In Brook
Ign; and that the fame OF bis exploits has spread
so far and wide that the sick are focking to him
from all parts, and that a physician has actually
been converted. Resting on the authority of
Archbishop Hughes organ, the story will
doubtless meet with implicit credence. We
therefore hasten to notify the sick, the infirm,
the halt, the manned and the blind that the
Rev. Father aforesaid will cure them, as he
since: and we doubt not but bis charges will be
far more moderate than those of even the
cheapest doctors Of the city. We make this an
nouncoment the more readily as Father Gaudcn-
doubtless from irexperioncc-ha not
yet begun to fill the papers with advertise
ments after the fashion Of Railway and Senator
Brandreth
The practical result Of this new feature in
medical science cannot bui be injurious TO the
medical profession. AZ Father Gardeatius'
business iaereal{ IA will doubtless take leaf
from the Pope's book, who, from blessing
single rosarics, got to blessing ,'unks 'u'''
and lastly whole streets full, at 3. 'oke'
he will be able to lay his patients
in row, and cure them all at shot.
At the most moderate calculation he will
be able TO effect thousand radical cures in a
day; which is allowing the Holy Father fourteen
hours for sleep and three FOR eating aud drink.
isg-(tbese holy men, especially when they are
performing miracles, require an abundance of
sleep. also beef, and strong liquor, malt and
spiritupus) 1t is doubtful whether New York
and vicinity could supply much more patients
than this; though perhaps the country round
about might keep the Holy Father employed.
Still, when the fame of Father Gaudentius'
miraculous cures goes forth over the land. II is
evident that the Protestant clergy will be rous-
ed to 60 and do likewise. The Rev. Father
Beecher will unquestionably proceed to perform
miracles also; and be will be followed by other
preachers, black, white and gray. The chances
are that large proportion of our popular
clergy will be discovered to possess miraculous
powers, and that our churches will be filed, az
The Christian chapels were in the apostolic days.
With in6rm and sick persons waiting for Father
Beecher or Father Somebody else to come and
,ure them.
What, in this case, is to become Of the doctors!
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Large Fire In H.r,sors-r. >ss sIoo. 900.

HARTFORD, Conn, SsSa' -, 1858
The large five story building owned by wNas Thrail,
and occupied by several manufacturers totally dee
hoycd by Gre last night Loss about 100000 Wis
Thras and the Screw Companys Losses building, ma
ohnery and stock $40 900, and the insurance $1,000
T. Kohn, elk weaver, loss 5000 insured for 81 500.
Williams wylie. bcctbnders, loss $4,000; Insured !or
$500 s. Andrews Son, oes $4,000; insured. Wv
House. stereotype piascs loss 5000 insured for 500
A. Johnson mschnist loss 81, 600 insurance Chas
Parker spectacle maker Ices $1,000 insured for 81 Co.,
L. sebbns Co., publishers, less 1000; insured ., 500
George Metcslfe, silver ware, loss 600 no insurance.
b. Robbins Co., wood cuts, hes $500; no insursac
A. G. Goodman Co., paper and stereotype plates, se
80 COO Fettrdgc Co., LOGS 81 600. Philips sampson
Co., loss 81 900; insured 81 900. Drake Brown Co,
loss $1,000; insured $500 There were
several other losses amounting one or two ,bousspS
dollars. Tho building, with all s CONTENTS was Total
loss largo Of persons are thrown on, OF en-
poymen IN consequence Of the fire. II was the largest
THAI has occurred IN tho city for twenty years.
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THE LATEST NEWS.
Interesting from Washington.

EXPECTED ARRIVAL FROM KassAs-ILLSEss OF THE
PREsIDENT-THE NEW YORK POLITICIANS AND
THE NEW YORK APPOINTMENTS, ETC.
WARRINGTON, Jan. %, 1858.
Both Mr. Calhoun, with the Lecompton constitution OF
Kansas and Mr. Stanton with the proceedings Of the
gslaufe In opposition constitution are expected
this evening tomorrow. There will be exciting
time but the President Is firm for the Lecomrton const-
tuition the legally expressed opinion Of the people Of
Kansas.
Mr.. Buchanan s inasposed to-day, with cold and has
refused 10 receive visitors IN consequence.
The New York delegation and the New York politicians
are intensely active about appointments Yesterday
Mr.. Creswoll was In the State Department for some
hours and last night Mr. sckes had gathering, on spe.
cial call, st his house.
is understood Official circles tina, Captain Megs the
Superintendent Of the Capitol Extension, will certainly be
removed, account Of exravsgant expenditures and
arbitrary conduct. It Is not yet determined who Is TO
take bis piace.
The Treasury Department has bu, little specie in It's
possession and its officers somewhat surprised at is
condition. The employees OF government will be paid in
Treasury notes. except the fractional parts OF their sas
rcs, which the Department may be able TO pay in hard
money.
The Committee Elections have been in session every
day for the last week. hearing the Ohio contested election
case Of Campbell and vsllandinghau. Lengthy argu-
menis were to dry submitted by both parties. Campbslls
counsel asked more get additional evidence The
committee refused tho request, but ually concluded to
report the facts To Congress Monday and 10, the House
take such Action as II things proper.
In the Maryland contested election case Of
the committee unable to agrce there being ~
" The sqpsiYirYn q the law. They will also reoo,, ,,a
case 10 the House on Vi
s'ose L. Roberts Of Penn has been appointed Consul
TO Trinidad dc Cuba.
NJ sserncotc Of Penn, Consu 10 Venice.
Mr.. Wyman Of Ky, Consul 10 Vera Cruz.
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A New WAY TO PAY OLD Decisive have
received the following letter from Chicago
TO THE EDITOR OF THH HERALD.


CHICAGO, Jan. 20, 1858.
The papers of this city have continually haped through
the crisis that Chicago has had less failures than
any other city in the Union The reason is easily
planned had occasion TO try to collect judgment to-
day Of merchant found his whole stock recorded
under chafte mortgage In the Clerks Office The
Der Of chatel mortgages recorded up to-day Q6 $50,
(pinety six thousand three hundred and thry) Over
three months, and some OF them contain inventories Of
whole stocks, making twenty pages OF the record Judg
mens seem TO do good for near all levies repe-
vned There 900 cases in suit in this
COLLECTOR, OF N. Y.
II would really seem as though the laws Of
many of the Western States had been framed
for the purpose of enabling debtors to cheat
their creditors How come these chattel mort
cages to be held good Here, we should break
them up-at least those among them which were
executed subsequently to the insolvency Of their
makers-without any ceremony at all. Is there
no such remedy at Chicago? If there is not
the State of Illinois ought to be noted especial
ly for the upsoundness of its laws, and people
should be warned against trading with its
citizens.
From all that we can learn, the city Of Chi
cago where 80 few failures have taken place, is
really in more rotten state than any other
city in the country. There is no noise about
failures, there, because nobody pays, and every
body is alike in default. Credit and property
seem alike to have disappeared leaving nothing
but debts and insolvency behind.