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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-01-22

NOTICE.
+ A N obliged to be absent from Keokuk for . few
/ weeks. During my absence, Mr.. VIZ. l.. Woop
will attend TO my Insurance and other business.
JN0. NJ. GRIFFITH
JAn'y Is, 1s5e-~d2w
n&rOOms.
90 D0z. BRO0MS on consi gnment and for sale
I'D by CLRaA0kN, TAYLOR 4 co.
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TaE Dss MotsFs VALLEY MIG Is published
every Monday Of this ofhce IL ono ofthe oldest
papers in Iowa ard has widely extended circu-
lation throug houttAe .Des Maines Valley North t
ern Missouri. and Western illinois.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-01-22

TN An opposition State Convention liz to
be held IN Richmond, Va, February 10th, to
nominate candidates Tor Governor and other
officers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-01-22

THE AUGEASIE,
ONE THOU AND AND ONE.
Home Amusemenls;
CONTAINING
Acting Proverbs, Dramatic Charades, Acting
Chsradcs, or Drawing room Pantomimes;
Musical Burlesque Tabieax VII
wants, Pariar flames, flames
If Action, Forfeits,
Science in Sport,
parior Magic,
And choice collection of Mental and Mechanical
P0zxes, &c, &c.
~ aa1&1
With nearly 800 EngrAyings and Diagrams !;
lha whole being
FUND or NEvER-gNDiAG ENTERTAINMENT !;
by the author oi the Magician Own Book"
Foi sale by III. w. WEsTCOTT.
jan2il
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LAaGE aud full assortment of
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Alkaioid- and llesinods,
Pharmaceutie segar-eoated Pills;
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GsT-It 10 said that Dickens gains BY his
readings El0, 900 year.
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VIM. N. GROVER,
Attorney 1t = aw,

%
DRACTICES only in the Civil Courts Of Record.
y and devoses his time chiefly 70 Commercial
cascs. Business from abroad viii receive careful
attention. 00aos No. ~ Chestnut street.
Jan. !, '6o-dAwly
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Great Britain wants Maine.

London correspondent of the New York
Tribune thinks that the motive which in
dnced the appointment of Lord Lyons Minis
ter at Washington, was that he might nego-
tate for the purchase of the State OF Maine
We presume the British Government has
learned something, by studying the diplomacy
OF MIR. Buchanan, and finding that Maine lies
convenient to her possessions on the north,
is disposed to follow the maxims and the ex-
ample OF our Government in regard to Cuba.
She will probably give our Government as
much for the State Of Maine as Mr.. Buchsn-
"a proposes to pay for the purchase of Cuba,
and as the North is already growing too
strong for the South, the conservative Ma
sionai Democracy, as we'll as the "manifest
destiny" demoniaeal Democracy, will proba-
bly, favor measure whibh swaps off North
ern free Republican State TO Great Britain
for rich Southern slave State from Spain
And if our Government acts upon the Ostend
robber doctrine, to seize Cuba by force If
Spain refuses to sell it, the Government of
Great Britain may find it convenient 10 EN-.
brace the favorable opportunity to invade
Maine while the United States is at war with
Spain, France and other European powers on
account Of Cuba.
II the United States has a right to seize
Cuba by warlike violence because it suits her
convenience, then we cannot see whv Great
Britain has not as good right to seize Maine
or New York, and hold them If possible.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29

CIRCUIT CoURT.-The greater portion Of
the time, yesterday, was consumed in trying
a batch of chicken-thieves. All of the
CAGES, as has been the case with every one
tried this term OF the Court, have been di-
rectly traceable to Whisky Row. Ben Cook,
the first one tried, was convicted and sen
fenced to the penitentiary for two years.
Alex Strawbridge was sent for the same
length of time. Robert Stanley, who was
convicted on a former indictment and sen-
fenced for Is months, was convicted of this
offense and sentenced for four years.
Geo. Reiter alias Rsbbett, for same offence,
or rather for being an accomplice, wa. pro-
nouneed not guilty, and set at liberty.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29

KEssK & PREsTos.-We observei yes
tsrdny that this enterprising house were re-
eeiying a large stock OF summer goods,
among them large quantity of elegant
prints and dress goods. This is the second,
if not the thirs renewal ofstoek which their
increasing business has obliged them to make
since January. The dry goods business Of
Evansville is rapidly increasing, as the
stocks are enlarged and more attractions
offered to purchasers from abroad II NO
have good crops on the Wabash, Green
river, aud the Lower Ohio the present sea-
viii be larger here than the most ssnguine
have prophesied.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH,
Df THE =. q W. LINE. -
Later from Europe.
EUR ARRIVAL OF THE
a T. r. i Q "A |!
NEW York, April 2S-PM

~ - NEW YORK, April 2S-PM
The steamship Africa arrived at 81 o'clock
this evening, too late for the mails to be dis
tributed South by the evening train.
Her dates are to Saturday the 18th inst
and not so late as the tsIegraphic adyices by
the Circassian. - a.&
The Dresden Journal says the Congress
will commence operations by resolving on
general disarming.
Paris dispatches state that the progress of
negotiations intended for the consideration
of the Congress are very slow, owing to the
great difficulties attending them.
The London News says it is just as pos
sible that the Congress may embitter in
stead Of avoiding war.
The Paris Patrie says that France cannot
be expected to diminish her army, nor send
back a single cannon.
1t is reported that the Pope will protest
against the holding Of the proposed Euro
pean Congress. .e.r. ne
The Neapolitan exiles have left for the
continent. @
Lady Morgan, the celebrated authoress, is
dead. y -,
II is stated that Parliament was to be dis
solved on the 2lst inst, in which case the
borough elections will take place on the
9th inst, and the county elections on the
I'd of May. .--. !. 49,. - 81. -. a.
Tho balance OF the crew of the British
frigate Jasseur have been saved, and have
reached England. 49,
In the House of Commons, Lord Stanley
stated that tho duty of Harfrau in India was
to be increased from to 10 per cent.
FRAycE.--French officers on leave Of alb
sence have been ordered to join their regi-
ments Immediately.
II is rumored that the Emperor will soon
start for Lyons. 60 O.. ....-s- 80
RUssIA.-The opening of navigation was
anticipated in about eight days.
lowing to the bad working OF the line,
we failed to get the report completed
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29

City CouMcil.

,. In the meeting of the Council on Tuesday
evening, no business of great Importance was
transacted. The Enquirer was awarded the
city printing for the ensuing year James
7. Walker was allowed 81 IS money over
paid by him as overseer of the poor. p
Burke was allowed Sl25 for collection OF
delinquent taxes and precepts, and for extra
services. be was also allowed Is per cent. for
all future collections. A c. Hallock was al
lowed $50 for distribution among the poor,
A. Hewson was given contract for Divis-
ion street culyert, and Liant b Bro. for that
Of Oak street The Council refused TO ae-
cept the fve-feet gas burners. Four-feet
burners were ordered instead Bond of So
rem Sorenson, as City Treasurer, was receiv-
ed-L. Howes aud II. ID. Allis being sure
ties. Bill Of NJ Dausman was referred TO
Committee for correction Mayor was in
strucsd to procure books for City Assessor.
aud letter book for himself Condition Of
sidewalks on Sixth, between Ingle and Di-
vision streets, was referred to Mr.. Redmond.
Committee on Ordinances was granted fur
Their time. Petition from Charles Hitler,
asking for an annual license, was laid on
the table. Mayor was directed to draft an
ordinance prohibiting theatrical perform
ances on Sunday
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29

BOOK BINDIsa.-The gentleman alluded
TO in the following paragraph from the New
Albany Ledger, has associated himself with
Nr. NJ. L. johnson, on First street, near the
Post Office.
Mr.. James Chambers, formerly OF this
city, has gone to Evansville for the purpose
Of opening book bindery. Mr.. @. has
been in our employment for a number Of
years and we take pleasure in recommend
ing him to the citizens of Evansville as one
Of the best book binders we ever knew, aud
q gentleman in every sense of the word
We wish him abundant success in his new
enterprise.
We have seen some specimens of Mr..
Chambers work, which is equal to anything
produced in Louisville or Cincinnati. We
congratulate our citizens ON the acquisition
of so valuable man to the best Of our me-
chanics.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29
WASHINGTON. April 2S-

WASHINGTON, April 2s-M
Dispatches were received at the State de-
partment yesterday morning from our Min
lister in Mexico. He writes that the Liberal
cause is gaining ground.
The city of Mexico was still surrounded
by the Liberals and it was thought the OPP
position could not hold out much longer.
The news brought by the Tennessee is
some days later than Mr.. McLe ans despatch
es
The Secretary of State notified Senor
Mata that the President would receive him
to-day at 3 o clock
Senior Mats, just before leaving New
Orleans negotiated loan of $i00, 900, and
Mt once RENTED il to President Juarez
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29

SouTBwEsTERS AoRrcULTuRAL SOCIETY
At the last meeting of the officers and
Directors of this Society held at Evansville,
on the second Tuesday Of April, 1859, a
committee was appointed to draft pre-
MUM list and report at the next meeting, to
be held in this city, on the first Tuesday of
May next. A full meeting of officers and
directors Is desired; all, every county south
Of the national road is invited to participate
with Us. Any county agricultural society
slecting three directors in the Southwestern
Agricultural Society, and certifying the
same, said directors are entitled to partici-
pate with US. BY order Of the President.
p HoRNBkooK, Sec'y.
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New YoRK, April On

INV JIM, APih ~
We are reliably informed that the nego-
tiations between the English government and
the Atlantic Telegraph Company, ant the
New York, New Foundland and London
Telegraph Company have reached. the point
which admits no doubt about the govern
ment's quarter of 6 per cent. on the $780,
600 pounds capital being accepted. The
Atlantic Company are actively engaged in
making the most thorough trials Of the va
rious kinds of cable adapted to the Atlantic
line, and will be prepared to enter into the
necessary contracts at an early day. In
the meantime, the Company have deci led to
expend sum not exceeding 100000, to
resuscitate the present cable, and active..op-
erations to this end win be commenced as
soon as the weather will permit The
heavy battery of Mr.. Henly which arrived
at st. Johns N. B., late last fall has not yet
been sent to the telegraph station at Trinity
Bay, owing to the ice, but will DO in position
within the next week or ten days.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29

A VIsfToR.-The venerable Nicholas Long
worth, of Cincinnati, will visit Evansville
next week. We learn he has agreed to
lease the yanderburgh Agricultural Society
thirty acres of bis tract adjoining the city,
to be used for fair grounds, for term OF
ten years. Ii the lease shall be completed,
the Society will move their buildings and
fences to the new grounds which will be SC
accessible as to allow our whole population
to attend the Fairs without expense or in,
convenience. Mr.. Longworth demands ar
annual rent of SO per acre, for the ten years
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29

D6r Mr.. James Porter, the celebrated
kentucky giant, died at bis residence in
Portland, on Monday morning. Mr.. Porter
was widely known throughout the country,
and few passed his dwelling without paying
him visit. At the time of his death he
was 40 years of age He was seeen feet nine
inches in hight, and when in perfect health
weighed near three hundred pounds 1t is
remarkable that for the first fourteen years
of bis life he was small for his age 50 much
50, that he was often engaged to ride races
on the old track, where the Elm-tree garden
now is. At seventeen he was spprenticed
at roopering, ami his remarkable growth
commenced. II is stated that the most be
ever grew in one week was one inch. II was
bis habit, while growing, to measure every
Saturday night, and his own tes timony and
that of his family and friends are evidence
of this remarkable fact. Among numerous
others, the following anecdote is told of him:
At the time that Charles Dickens came to
this country, there was q perfect Juror to
see Boz" As he passed through the canal
Mt Louisville, he sent messenger to Mr..
Porter, of whose remarkable proportions he
had heard, intimating wish to see him.
Mr.. Porter replied to the messenger, that il
"Mr. Dickens wishes to see me more than
| do him, he will come to me-" Mr. Dickens
took the hint, and it was dnring the con-
versation that Porter told the novelist that
while be was growing his mother had to
sew a too. on his pantaloons every night
! Mr.. Porter will be greatly missed by all who
( knew him, and we record his death Will,
sadness and sympathy for his afflicted rela-
| tives. Mr.. Porter is said to have been the
i tallest man in the world
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29

D0- By the arrival of the steamer St
Louis, We learn that terrible earthquake
had destroyed the city Of Quito, Ecuador
with over 1000 lives. The loss Of Wife ID
computed by some as high as 5000. The
loss Of property ia said to amount to So, oOO,,
600. 4 number of small towns to the north
west were also destroyed, and some damage
was oecasioned to GuayaquiL This is no
the FIRST or most severe ofthese dispensstions
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29

Sot1nwksryp& AsalruLrrRAt SocitfS.--
The meeting oi The officers of the Society
will be held in this - on the FIRST Tuesday
in May. It win be Sc seen thai delegates ftom
all Agricultural Societies in Southern In
diana are invited to attend. pr .,-..--
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29

a@- The body OF a boy found floating in
the river near this city last week, was that
of the son of Mr. Bell, of New Albany the
little fellow was drowned at McCullough's
saw-mill in that city two OF three weeks
ago, and bis !ifeless remains were brought
zoo miles down the river by the current
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29

ssA. A fellow in Cincinnati named Thos
Brashears made desperate effort 70 drown
a woman with whom he was ON intimate
terms, by throwing her into a cistern in the
rear ola house on Front street. She was
rescued by another woman, when he follow
cd her into the Thirteenth Ward, and com-
United a second assault upon her, and also
tore the dress from the person of IA female
friend, who interfered. Brashears was ar
rested upon charge with intent to kill, and
locked up in the Hammond street station
for examination.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29

THEATRE.-Mr. Mcfarland gives benefit
to the Washington Fire Company tonight.
The bill is very attractivei and every men,
Der of the company should exert himself to
make the benefit productive one. The
company need bell for their engine house,
and it is proposed to appropriate the pro-
ceeds of this generous offer Of Mr.. Macfar-
alnd to that purpose.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29

SorTHKRs GEsRRosITY.- Bishops Polk
and Elliot raised in New Orleans, without
calling on citizens of that place, $3.50, 900
for the Episcopal University of the South,
located at Sewance. About IS persons con-
tributed the above amount. No single, ap-
plication has been refused. They expect to
raise So, 600, 900 for the endowment very
soon.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29

b6- An English paper states that at the
late Refinement of the remains of Dr.
Hunter, in Westminster Abbey, the skull of
Ben. johnson, to which a small amount of
red hair is still ATTACHED, was handed round
for the inspection of the company
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29

~ The pugilist Heenan, or as be is
called by bis admirers, the "Benicia Boy /"
has challenged Tom Sayers, the English
champion bruiser, to fgh: him, and s. settle
the question Of national superiority between
ter has been accepted, but the time Of the
meeting is not appointed
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29

9~ Mrs. Anderson, an elegantly accom-
plished lady, of London, c. W., died sud-
denly Friday week. Investigation develop
ed the presence of strychnine in her stomach
1t is supposed to have been administered by
her son, for whose benefit her life was in
sured for 5000. The young man is under
arrest
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29

M II Is reported that the Assistant
Clerk Of the House Of Representatives at
Washington has sbsented himself with a
large amount Of the Clerk and government
funds unaccounted for. The chief Clerk,
Mr.. Allen, of Illinois, is in tribulation about
the matter 49,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29

Esa. Under an act OF the late Legislature.
q new county is about to be formed out Ut
Parkc, Putnam, and Montgomery counties.
The Commissioners are engaged laying it
Off II is TO be called Bourbon. Russelvil.e
will be the county seat. t-aE..
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29

Hard~are.
- MAIN STREET. We are now opening q
large and well selected stock Of German, English,
and American HARDWARE, which We offer at very
low prices to Cash and prompt time buyers Nowon
hand and arriving land Spades,
Anes' Rowlandss, aud other brands Shovels
BIood's Cast Steel Grain and Grass Scythes,
Do Hay Knives and Briar do,
Garden Rakes and Hoes.
Cross-Cut Saws, do German and C. Steel,
Do do, Tuttles Patent,
Booth Co.'S Table Cutlery,
Hargreave's Pocket do,
Butcher and other brands Of Files d Edge Tools,
Trace, Log, Halter and Pump Chains,
HameE, ..
Axes-Blood's, Lippipcott's, and others,
Pump Tubing and Fixtures.
Ohio Tool Co. Planes and Truss Hope,
Spear & Jackson's Saws,
Brass and Enameled Kettles,
Hay and Manure Forks,
Sneaths and Cradles,
Pruning Knives, Shears and Saws
FURNITURE HARDWARE.
Mahogany and Walnut Knobs,
go Cupboard, Chest and Drawer Locks,
Wrought, Table, and Brass Hinges,
Bed Screws-fat and square heads,
Coffin Scraws and Trimmings,
Sand Paper, A No. 1, --
Castors, &c, &c.
Our stock of English Goods, (Cutlery, Files, SC,
being purchased previous to the late advance ena-
bles us to offer inducements TO Cash buyers.
marl8 JACOB STRAUB 4 SON.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29

pS- Alta free black settlement, in Africa,
a police ordinance WAS lately issued, by
which it is forbidden that any person should
publicly worship alligators, thunder, or other
reptiles or they will be subjected to penal
~ not exceeding cen shillings. @
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WASHINGTON. April %

WAsHINGToN, April 28--PM
This afternoon Senior Mata was formally
presented to the President by Secretary Cass.
In delivering his letters he made some re:
marks whic were replied by President Blu
chanan. The interview is represented as
of highly gratifying character. sr7.
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CHARLESTON. s. G.. April ~

CHARLESTON, S. c., April %.
Steamship Isabel has arrived from Ha-
vana, with dates TO the 25th inst. Sugar
steady. Molasses declining; changed 3l@
81; Nuscayado 4i@4i. Freight duh. Ster-
ling exchange l2Giss. Drafts on New
York at GO days sight at par.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29

as ..s7 BALTIMORE, April 2s-a
Flour nrm; boldcrs asked s IS. Wheat
very 6rm. Corn quiet. Provisions firm
and active. Mssspork 1880. Whisky dull
at 20. t..fs--. .f--.e
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29
CIscrsSArI. April 2s-M

CIscIsSArI, April 2s--M
The river rose 20 inches in the last "a
hours; il rose very little during the night
but has been rising about one inch per hour
since morning. Weather cool and particu-
larry clear.
PITTsBrRa, April 2s-m
River 81 feet by the pier mark and falling.
Weather cloudy and damp.
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THE EVANSVILLE
WEEKLY JOURNAL

WEEKLY JOURNAL.
Made up from the DAILY JOURNAL, contains 8
Colamns Of relselected and carefully prepared Read
iag Matter. affording the best medium for keeping
friends in the country fully posted MP to be
found in the West. sa ..- "a.
THE LATEST TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCHES,
Together with summary Of the Markets. are In
serted In every Weekly paper, and by per,,sing the
JOURNAL, friends in the Country will not lie
liable TO be picked up" by Spectators, and sci
their produce for less than IL IL actually worth.
has often been done heretofofe. ...r.--
ts5- Remember that thc WEEKLl JOURNAL is made
up of READING NATTER. and not altogether Of
advertisements Sts
The Weekly Journal will be- allied, 50 "a to reach
the subscribers of the adjoining cosnties la good
season. Er.- t-t rU-. SIM
TERMs.-sings cory, 81 sos 10 copies. $40 Our
friends should make haste to their subscrip-
tions. AS our terms are strictly 10 adrdHee dec7
God Ltcsr or as a Pniafabfs Jelly
The recent Improvement made 10y L oueru In the
preparation Of pleasant jelly Containing eighty.
fiye per cent Of ,iie best Oil aud Approved by the
n. Y. Academy of Medicine. sdspts this valuable
remedy the mos. deiicatp .iu.,ach ~ is retain
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BIZ For sale by all Druggists = Z msro-sm
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-29

SUSPENSION BRIDGE, Niagara Falls,
49,. .t5... .sla April 20.
The fremont House in this place, and sew
cral houses adjoining, valued at $4,000,
were destroyed by fire on Tuesday night
The FIRE was the work OF an incendiary, who
has been arrested No insurance