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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-25

THE BEEcHER FAEILY.-The family OF Rev
DR.. Lyman Beecher, residing in different
parts Of the country, came together during
the early part of this week, at the residence
of the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, in Brook
Ign, for family reunion, and visit to their
father, who has now reached the Saith year
Of his age. All the children were present
except james, who is now in China, engaged
as Chaplain to the Seamen at Hong Kong.
Their names, in the order Of their ages, are
as follows: Miss Catherine Beecher, of Hart
ford; Rev. VIM. Henry Beecher, Of North
Brook6eld, Mass. Rev. DIR. Edward Beech
er, Of Galesburg, Ill.;Mrs. Mary f. Perkins,
of Hartford. CT. Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe,
of Andover, Mass; Rev. Henry Ward Beech
or, of Brooklyn; Rev. Chas. Beecher, of
Georgetown, Mass; Mrs. Isabella Hooker, Of
Hartford, CT; Rev. Thomas X. Beecher, of
Elmira, N. Y. The absent son, Rev. James
G. Bsecher, is the youngest Of the children.
So large family gathering, occurring at a
period after the youngest has reached the
prime Of life, the original circle at the same
time SO unbroken, 10 seldom witnessed in any
family. The health of DIR. Beecher is still
good.-[Independent
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-25

MEssRs. EDIToRs Ploase aanounees s. n. CAnrv
as candidate for Alderp n Of the Fonrth w.rd
at the ensuing city election.
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MayOraIly.

MnYOrally.
We are authorised to announce VIZ. I.r1auron
as candidate for Mayor Of tho City. at tho ansn.
ing election.
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Mr.. G. IL. HuBDELL will be supported for Alder
man in the Third Ward by
MANY pEnpI.E
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

announcements Of candidates Iwo Dol
lars, invariably in advance.
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40 no -as Wilsey, Rise beth Wilsey, John Wilsey.
cartridge, Penchote Warren, Lorenzo d.
Brown, William Brown. James Bradford, A. g.
Grinnan, Cornelia 0rinnan:
VOU and each Of you are hereby notified that
i there il now 6le In the ONCE Of the Clerk Of
the District Court Of Lee County, lows at IT. Mad
ison petition Of james c. Lyon olAimin Of you
the said Rufus Wilsey the sum Of twelve hundred
doliass, and interest from Oct. 18th, 1853, 1t 10
per cent. per aanum upon promisssry note exc
cutea by you to the said J. Y. Lyon for one thou
sand dollars OF date October eth, 1856, bearing
interest at 10 per cent per snnum. Also, claiming
against All Of you the foreclosure Of . mortgage
upon part OF lots one and two, block one hundred
and twenty-two, being real sState In city Of Keo-
kuk in said county and state, executed by said
Rufus Wilsey and Elisabeth Wilsey, to secure the
payment Of the said note and interest, and that
unless you appear and answer thereto on or before
the morning Of the I'd day of next term az said
Court, to be holden ct f. Madison the Sd Monday
in May, A. d. 1859, judgment win DO rendered
against you by default.
NOBLE STRONG,
March ~, I850-dlm Att'ys for Plaintiff.
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nT Henry Ward Beecher's Star paper Of
last week is on anonymous letter writing
He says that when he gets letter making an
attack upon any person, and without sigma
ture, eve pitch the letter into the FIRE, and
fear that the writer will follow, in due time,
unless he repents Of the ineffable meanness
Of writing evil OF fellow, and hiding his
name. This is an attempt at assassination. -
lie holds that "no person has any bust
ness to express an opinion Of public affairs
that is not willing to put his name to it,"
He is also of the opinion that "repent-
ance behind mask is suspicious" and re-
marks:
eve disdain to consider the case of those
miscreants who seek to make mischief in
families, in neighborhoods, or between
friends, by anonymous information, whether
true or false. A man who under cover Of
darkness would stab another's name or hopes,
is an own child Of the devil, and is about his
masters business with an internal fidelity.
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ca The Paris correspondent of the New
York Express found Frsnchman looking at
aportrait of Washington. The correspond
ent was politely asked who ssthat" was.
With indignant establishment, he replied
"Washington !"
"Va-shang- |" repeated the Frenchman.
ssll me senble avoir entendu &C nom quelque
part!" 1t seems TO me have heard that
name somewhere.)
This was abominable. Quite az bad as
tho remark Of the Englishman to whom the
patriotic Yankee was exhibiting Bunker Hill
Monument. "This," proclaimed the Yankee,
sis the spot where Warren fell"
"Ah p said the Englishman, glancing at
the top OF the monument, "did it 'urt Jim
much ?''
"Hurt him." roared the Yankee, Che was
killed."
swell, should have thought So" calmly
replied the Englishman.
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"ALwAYs Know A MANS CHARACTER BE.
FORE You MARRY HM'-ApvIcE TO A YOUNG
LApY.-Excellent advice but pray how is
she to know his characters Does she ever
see him except at q concert or evening party,
or on occasions when he is on his best be-
havior? When he makes her q call, doesn't
he come with the express purpose Of enter
tanning and being cntertained2 Doesn't he
lay aside bis every day character with his
every day clothes, and don new humor and
new expression whenever he meets her? She
might as we'll judge Of mans industrial
habits by the work he does on Sunday, as OF
n mans character of what she sees Of it.
How can she know anything Of the coarse
jests, the foul oaths, the blasphemy, the wine
drinking, the gambling, the hypocricy Of his
every day life? Who will warn her? "Will
his own associates betray him2" No-mar-
rying must continue, what it has ever been,
"a leap in the dark"
Some when they take the leap, land in
such place as that occupied by Rasselas-
q valley bathed in sunshine, carpeted with
green sward and beautiful sweet scented
flowers, and vocal with the songs of birds,
and the murmuring Of crystal brooks-others
jump headlong into matrimonial Vesuvius,
sometimes, too, Of such depth, that even d.
vorce laws with their far reaching arms can
not lift them out Of it; or il they are for
tunate enough to be drawn from the fright
full vortex into which they have blindly
plunged, they come forth scathed, scorched, ,
bighted, blecding-mnus youth, beauty,
| joyousness, etc.
woman whose life barque is destined to
play on the bosom of some humble mountain
stream, feels her heart swell with envy and
at her fate, as she stands on the deck OF
steamer at the foot OF Lake Erie, and looks
away and around at the beautiful prospects
which open to the view Of the passen gers.
On what beautiful stream is their vessel
launched how broad it's bosom, how beau
tiful its emerald waves! how joyous and
buoyant its swift dancing current no won
der that the humble voyager Of the mountain
stream should envy the sister who launched
her barque under such brilliant auspices.
But when a little while later the terrible
news flashes through the country, electrifying
oil whom it reaches, that the gracefu al steam
er, with all it's precious freight has been
dashed to ruin over the fearful cataract, will
not a cry Of gratitude break forth from the
before murmuring lips?
| "know mans character before you mar
ry him." girls-if you can; but as the GUS
toms of society now are, it is next to an i'm
possibility. SO you needn't be one bit sur
prised il the angel you thought you married
should turn out to be a--a--a man, or some-
thing just as horrid. Prepare yourselves for
disappointment.
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TO T. II T. T X A d E.!
Contractors and Others !!
1000 lbS Log Chain;
2,OD lbs. Coil rhain;
1000 lbs Pump lhain;
200 prs. Trace Chain
1000 lbs Wrot Naik;
l,0OO lbs ''Criffins' Horse Shoe Nails;
600 kgs "Burdcnx' Govt. Put. HoiH Shs0;
5000 lbs Berca Grind Stones
1000 lb. Cordage Assorted Sias;
100 dsz Shsycli and Spades sntu brands;
DO dez. Forks, Rakcs, te;
50 dok lsytha-ASsortod bnnds;
rs doz AIes !"
AND A FULL ASSORTMENT OF
n II l. III a - ID w A n Ey
Which We offer to
CASH and PROMPT TIME buyers,
AT the lowest rates to be found in st. Louis
or elsewhere.
TILLINGHAsT, LANE 4 BUEL,
Sign Of the Broadaxs,
mch2ld No. 13S Main street, Ksokuk.
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March "a, 1859 d4w
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Two PATRICK MADDEN. SIk-You Are hsrebv
notified that there is on file in the once of the
Clerk Of the District Court Of Lee County, Iowa,
~ ks0kuk, petition Of Amos Ii. Brown claiming
decree Of sait Court against yoa for the san Of
$3o.oo and Ten Per cent per annum interest there
said Brown given, Of date October Il, 1885, on the
front ends by Fifty feet deep Of lots III and II in
block $780, In the city of Keokuk, Lee county Iowa,
to secure the payment Of the purchase money OF
said realty, viz; $4zS, In four equal annual in
stalment, with interest from laid date Ut the rate
OF ten per cent. per annum, payable annually,
default In payment Of any Of said installmentx
or interest TO make said whole amount due and
payabls); said petition charging such default, and
Ginning also the foreclosure and sale Of said
mortgagsd promises and the extinguishmsnt Of ALI
equity Of redemption under said mortgage and for
general relief. You are therefore notified that
less you appear and to said petition on the
second day Of the September term ITO commence
on the frat Monday Of September, 1859 } Of said
Court, adecree will Be taken against you thereon
CURTIS. GILMORE ! CURTIS,
Solicitors for Petitioner
March ~, 1s5o-d4w
IN pursuance Of the following order notice ia
hereby given ~ therein required:
March 10th, 1859.
In pursuance Of the requirements Of the Az I ~
Congress approved March Sd, 1859, re guiatip. tie
Terms Of the District Court Of the UniteS States
for the District of Iowa, 1t 10 hereby orr ard thst
q term of said court for the southern aivision be
held at the city Of Keokuk in said 81 ate. 70 com
mence on the first Monday Of June, a. ID ls5o
You will take notice and sunny .ons the Grand
and Petit Juries accordingly.
To LAuREL SUMMERS, ESQ, and Iour n Rup.u
Esq. Marshal and Clerk Of said Court
-, J. NJ. LOVE, ,,udre District Court
s-' 18th, 1857.
Laurel suAAsRs, y. &. Marshal,
II
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7. HIVE. e.
Butter.

n MOTHER lot Of that choice Eastern Butter
"A received this morning, and for sale ut retail by
mchl7d KELLOGG d BIRGE.
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A NEW OPENING!

Fresh tt0pA,
QOO LBS, growth Of 1855, direct from grow
OUU ers in Oneida Co., n. y, in store and for
sale low, by A, j WILKINSON,
Sign of the Golden Eaglc and Mortar,
mch22d 90 Main-st.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-05-25
by u,IGLIsGRAPH

PHLA DELPTTA, May 24.-IlOur little irmer and more
Inquiry hut ut figures below the views Of elders
firm 81 ,5 for standard brands,
accept less than the sales to trade from this
figure up to 1913 for fancy lots Nothing doing
Flour Corn Meal the former is quoted $45,
at ~ Wheat slightly improved 4UUU bush. gold $I9g
30 for red and ~ S3l Us for white. Rye steady 05c.
CINcISNArT, Nav e3-PIour quiet firm. Whisky dull
and lower sales $40 bills at 1854 Provisions demand linz
itedi Mess Pork Sis; bacon s9k and bulk 7GS5.
Lard offered at 1]fc. No change in Groceries. Corn
quiet and firm. Oats dull at Gee.
NEw YoRE, Nav 2I-CGtton firm; sales 1000 bales
Flour declined i5G25c sales 9uOu bbls 16C6T5
state 5T GO OhU, aud $f,Ij9 80 Tor Southern
Wheat sic lower; % GU bus. $l,75
Western red Corn lower sales OF 2GUO bus 92 80
mxei 92lE for white. Oats heavy nG6U. Pork
$lIy5' clio mesS and $l5STz 9I55O for prime
Lard firm at ll4zSI24. Bacon heavy at sa9 for sides.
and 1871 for shoulders.
BALTIMORE, May 2I.-Flour quiet, but firm $7,25
Howard St and Ohio Wheat quiet and unchanged; white
$lIIl, 90 red 81 49, Corn firm and higher; white sS9O;
yellow o. Provisions in better request. Bacon sides firm
lOc. Whisky dull at BIC.
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COMMERCIAL.
WHOIESALE N

WHOLESALE MARIIET.
DRooMs-Common sILf q ~.
DUTTER-Iu kegs 10.
BUCEETS-AIarietta $9S2, 25.
CHEEsE- Western Reserve lUc;
CASDLES-TalIOW mould H. dip 20; 3;.sperm 30.
COHFEE-Java 1Sc; Rio l21{Iasl:l.
ELoUG-Superfne 81; Extra { 30
WHsAT-lI4u to 16J,.
RYg-yO.
CORH-S3.
BAKLEY-G1'
OATS-52I55.
FRATmERs--4n1 I5o. scarce.
Fism-Siad $l4 HerrIugs sc; MacEerel No. $l2 to l2
PURS-HaccoOn 3O93IHc.
GINs4EG-55R6O.
HAr-cloyer = ton s9,OOi Timothy $1,000
HoPs--TlDS, dull
LIME-LouIsviile 10000.
M ,1ss Orleans 10; Sugar House 45c.
Naval sToRss- :Turpen.ine TOi tar *41s@6i
NAILs-3H for iOd.
RaGs-2a35<, dull.
RIcE-5@5X.
SsRDS-FlaNseed 125; Glover 81.
SOAP-Castile per ID 1j[2lf; common 5S96.
SuGARs-NHW Orleans I4GS hid. s6gS6 in Dbl.
SSuFr-SeotclL 26; Rappee 29dl26.
TEA-Gunpowder 4OG5Tu; Imperial 4O965; Tyson 857Oc
touching 25aI3Oc OolOng S5975c.
TOBACCo-6t twists IL; five roll 249DSS.
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No. 3 Washington Hall.

Purity Your Blood THAT crop of pimples!
That scrofulous tumor! That INDECENT swell
ing That rash on the skin, warns you that
your blood is impure. Brentlinger's fluid ex-
tract of Dandelion and Sarsaparilla acts not
only upon the blood, but also upon the liver,
and in this way accompliShes its work speedily
and efIectualIy.> 1t is an admirable remedy for
children; no less effectual in adults. In every
respect the most g'elia6le article of the kind in
use The "formula" of its composition sent to
physicians when requested I. H. LOGAN Il
Co., General Agents. Sold also by LOGAN, LIST
& Co, and by all respectable Druggists.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-05-25

So TIE ,oeatAer.-The weather has been
very exemplary in its character for some days,
'nd we have not deemed it necessary to say
anything to the disparagement of an old friend
and dernier resort; hut yesterday was so hot
that We can scarcely avoid entering protest.
The population sweltered and tried to keep cool
IN vain. Gentlemen of leisure, and others con-
st'utiouaIly disnclincd to mental and physician
exercise, leaned back in their chairs looking as
lazy as Lumley's dog when he leaned up against
the wall to bark Coats were laid aside, and
shirts sleeves were for the time fashionable
IN some of the shops and mills where there is
lard work to do, many of the operatives
might have been seen" habited in the garb OF
'atnrc, with ,ivulets of honest perspiration
pouring down their backs, at that. 1t was GER
'aiNly hot day for the season, and seemed as a
iorcible reminder of what we may expect to en-
dure before the summers over.
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BY THE UNION LINE.
TO TaE DAILY INTELLIGLNCER
OFFICE CORNER WATER AND MONROE STREETS.

WAsuINGroS, May ga thorough recnnOl.
sance of all the mail routes is being made with
a view to the curtnilment OF serious dutrment
to the public, while in many cases the service
has been altogether discontinued. and in others
the number of trips has been reduced from dali
" to tri.weckIv, and from tri-weckly to weekly,
etc Acting on this principle, the 2. o. Depart
ment has, within the last two months, effected
an animal saving of about $l,5OO,O0O, eXc!u-
Sivc of 100000 economical by the refusal of
the Post Master General To put into operation,
the nearly 700 routes created in 1858, but for
the support Of which no appropriation has hc'n
made The work of cnrtailment is still pro-
crossing 1t is not probable, however, that the
service will be curtailed on any of the railroad
lines.
The six acting MidShipmen who were dis
missed from the Navy, for being participants in
the tarring and (eathcring of one of their com
radeS, ut the Naval Academy, in April last, have
been re-inStated to their former positions.
Persons leaving the U. S. for France, by way
of IIavre, must necessarily have their passports
visPd by the French Consul at the port from
which they sail. Those for the Continent, by
the way OF England and who may go 10 London,
will have their passports vised at the American
Legation, whatever may be their Destination
Persons going TO the Spanish West Indies, will
have their passports viscd by the Spanish Con-
sui ut the port from which they sail. Natural
lied citizens applying for passports, mnst send
to the State Department, their naturalIzed pa
perS (Which will be returned to theml together
with descriptions of their persons. This is all
that is required. Since the commencement Of
the present administration. about $4,000 pass
ports have hecn issued at the State Department;
and they are now issued at the rate of from 40
to so per day.
The War Department has ordered armed es-
corts to the trains with army supplies. to pro
tect them from the apprehended attacks OF re-
turning cmigrants from Pixies Peak, infurna-
ton having been received of the necessity of
such protection.
Attorney Gencrul Black, to day, decided the
question Submitted To him by the State Depart
ment on the claims of Capt. B.hW Perkins
against the Russian government. The decision
settles the right of Cnpt Perkins /" recover
under his contract to furnish one hundred and
fifty tons of powder and thirty-ivc thousand
stand Of arms. This decision has, it is consid-
cred, a most important bearing npOn the supply
ing of munitions of war to foreign governments
engaged in warfare.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-05-25

~ Circuit Court-After the arguments,
yesterday morning in the case of Snediker,
charged with forgery, the jury returned ver-
diet of guilty and recommended term of two
years i'll the penitentiary.
Jim Finn, for picking the pocket of John
Bray at Henry Fosters drinking house, was
arrnigned. One witness testified to having seen
Finn take the old mans pocket book whilst
the latter was asleep. 1t will be remembered
that Finn admitted the theft on the occasion of
Fosters trial for the same offence. His guilt
seemed to be far gone conclusion and without
any arguments the jury took the case, return
iag in short time with a verdict of guilty and
three years in the penitentiary.
John Robinson and Mary Robinson, his wife
were arraigned upon the charge of cOncealing
the goods stolen by Yost and Hamilton from
Morgan's store up on Short creek. Mr.. Russell
counsel for the defendants, moved postpone
ment and that the parties be admitted to bail
No objection being offered, the required bal
Was entered and the trial postponed.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

eW-P Pictures! Picturesi Picturesk.-Just re-
ceived per express at my store No. 8 Washing
ton Hall, most splendid lot of pictures
Those desiring anything in this line should call
soon, for the sooner the better the choice. Also
such of oval pictures as are left unsold on my
counter shall sell at a reduced price, have
also received an assortment of varieties too nu.
merous to mention. Al persons wishing any
thing in this line, low for cash, will please give
me n call. P. LECHEE,
lw No. 3 Washington Hall.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-05-25

81 Mr.. Christy, all the way from Mercer
county, yesterday committed, unwittingly OF
course, popular violation of the second sec
ton and was taken before Aid. Wright for SEN
ence. lie plead the simplicity of his country
habits, but as everybody is presumed to know
tie law, there was help, and Mr.. C. was sent
Up In justice to Mr. c. We take occasion to
az that he was very drunk.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-05-25

gag- Tacatre.-Lust night Romeo and Juliet
was represented in manner which did no dis.
honor to the great master hand that produced
it Miss Logan played the gentle Juliet with
all the natural grace and perfection for which
she is so peculiar. Walter Kcebles Rumeo was
also fine thing and we do not see the charac-
ter better portrayed one time in hundred
Mr. Williams NJ ercutio was first rate and cnIi-
vencd the piece to an eminent degree. In the
afterpiece, Mrs. Henri was as happy and
clever as ever in the companionship of the funny
and emaciated Scallan.
Tonight is set apart for Miss LOgap's bene-
fit, and we hope the house may be crowded.
An immense bill is offered on the occasion, as
will be seen in another column. Miss L. appear
ing in two of her favorIte characters.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-05-25

~ Deaa.-The Rev. Israel Archibald, a
member of the Pittsburgh Conference, died on
Wednesday last, at his residence near Wells
vile, Ohio. He travelled on the Hancock cir
cult, Stcubeuyille district, in 1853. He leaves
a wife and several children. Many of our read
crs will call him up in remembrance, from an
affecting incident that occurred at the recent
sitting ofthe conference, when he took public
farewell of his co.laborers in the ministry
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-05-25

- The meeting which was called for Mon
Day night at the Market Square, to hear Mr.
Hdgington on the issues of the canvass, was
Postponed until tonight, in courtesy to Mr.. Cog
En The meeting tonight will cake place at
lie Court House. where men of all parties are
ayIed to attend.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-05-25

GW- Strawberry FsstiraG-Tho Fourth St.
NJ E. Church will give strawberry festival at
Washington Hall, on next Tuesday evening. AS
this is the first entertainment of the kind ever
given by this Church, it is hoped and expected
that our citizens will patronize it literally.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-05-25

WILMrxGrox. May 24,-In the session of the
General Assembly to-day, the Prcsbytery of
Kansas was recognized and connected with the
Synod of Iowa.
y deeply interesting debate arose in regard to
church members Of good ufornI character who
neglect the communion table 1t was decided
by large vote that no new action on the sub.
iect is eXpedicnt The entire judicicl business
of the Assembly was tremendously disposed Of
The special report made on the foreign mis-
sionS, without proposing dissolution OF reta-
lions with the American Board, concludes that
the time has come for bringing the work on the
foreign field into close connection with the
denomination as such.
Two and half per cent on the church cree
ton fund was voted to Kansas. The business
of the Assembly is now begun in earnest. a
large missionary meeting was held this evening
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-05-25

New York, May pa report prevailed on
Wall street, this afternoon, that MeSsrs. Harsos
& Bros, had suspended on acceptances for the
Tehauntcpcc Company.
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ST. LOUIS, May 2+.-The regular correspond
ent of the Deaoc,Dt, writing from Denver CITY
on the 9th, recounts must dcplorable condition
of things on the plains. Some cmigrants are
dying from starvation, and others are SubSlHt-
inr on nricklv pears and wild onions found along
the road The stage agent reports picking mp
a man named Blue, who was reduced to a skelc-
ton from starvation. lie started with two
brothers; one died, and the remaining two eat
his body Another died; he in turn WIS nearly
devourcd by the survivor. a man named Gibbs
reached the mines in starving condition He
expressed the opinion that his party, number
ing nine, had all persisted. Many graves are
reported along Tie route. Much property is
destroyed aud abandoned on the road. The
writer Of the letter says the departures from the
mines are about equal to the arrivals. About
five hundred returning emigrants reached st.
Joseph on Saturday, all Of whom confirm pre-
vious accounts Of suffering and priraIions on
the plains