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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-14

THE NEWFOUNDLAND FIsHERIEs--By the steam
ship Canada from Halifax we have received papers fro
Newfoundland TO April |. The outfit for the spriog seal
fishery from st. Johns exceeded that Of last year TO the
extent Of Is vessels and 666 There increased
outht throughout the island the number reaching between
Az the latest dates four i've vessels had arrived at st.
Johns wen hshed and The general impression was that
the voyage VIII ne considerably average. The
gentlemen appointed represent tho island 10 the Fishery
Convention which 10 70 assemble in London early In
the ensuing month bad left route for Britain. The
commission ~ 10 consist OF two from France, one from
England, and one from Newfoundland, aud will visit the
Island and consider the vexed question the spot But
the decision arrived at, advsrse 10 tho Interests OF the
British settlers In ST. Georges Bay will not be considered
ss binding by the legislature NJ the island.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-14
Legal fptslISueuce.

Court Of Claims, April 1l.--seo W. Mnnday, adrnnis-
traitor OF Gen. f. W. Ripley, the Ueited Ssstes. IA
ella m ~ amount found due 10 Gen. w. Ripley by the
certificate Of jury in suit brought against Gen Roey
by the United states the District Court for the Eastern
District Of Louisiana IN 1885 Hon /. q. Bcapdebury,
counsel for petitioner opened the argument In thIs CHM
The Solicitor replied for the United ssa.esl
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-14
INTERESTING FROM CHINA.

Our WhampOa ard Annoy Correspondence
Movements Of Our Squadron in the Chi
nese Seas-Good Feeling Between the
English and Americans Indignation Of
the Former Mt the Calumnies Of
the London Times against Mr..
Reed-Curi0us Local sketches
Operations Of the Allies
A Riot at Macao,
xc. &C., DC.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-05-27

10 Cards, not exceeding six lines, inside
lrwise 1le.
Nosisss y -. Obituaries, according
occupied.
Jed advsrtiss.sats hall more than the
Ees.
ssnsnts lsadsd and placed under tie
I6pesisl Notisss," IestJs fAs ovdsnsYy
Notices In tie Loesl Colunn 20 cents
kissnsnts ordered on tAs iaside exclu-
the Daily, after the ATst two weeks,
tnt. more than the shove rates.
sHsSsaf s4Ssvttss1<sfs 11sf ~ paid Joy
cs. This r~ls will mot b varied from
the advertiser usss the weekly aione, /,
will Be the same - In the Daily
khs Daily Aad weekly are 18th used,
ssnt. will bs deducted fron the aggre-
Iount.
/ the present systsn, tho sAvertiser
/ much for the space he occupies, the
being chargeable for the composition
This plan IL nov generally adoptsd.--
lgs for changes will b Is cents per
In all cases where ADVERTISEMENT are
kusd before the expiration OF the year
sms contracted for, they will be charged
pr regular rates for the time actual
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-05-27
YIRsT-cLAss FARE FROM KHoKuK
Through Tickets

Through Tickets
TO ALL POINTS in the Union ana Csnadas can BE-
procured at the
RAILROAD TICKET OFFICE,
Main Street, betUsen First and Second,
OPPOSITE rHR BILLINGS Houxx,
KEOKUK. IOWA.
J.R. TEWKsBURY,
Ticket Agent.
TROUGH FIR EIGHT CONTR A CTS
TO AND FROM ALL EASTERN CITIES can
- made ~ this office. Damages and
over-charoes settled promptly.
May 5th, 1Bto-d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-05-27
WM. n. GROVER,
ttor noy at i aw

h1
srICES only In the Civil Courts Of Record,
sssoies his time chiefly 10 Commercial
3asiness from abroAd viii receive careful
d. Ofhce No. ~ Chesnut street.
|, 'se-d4w1y
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-05-27
KEOKUK, IOWA: FRIDAY, NAY q, 1859
gro. o. ANDERSON. AL1xArDnR DAncLAY
[EsTABLISHED IN isle.]

BANKING H0UsE or
q 3 q n q. \ N = = - ON 4 o..
i HAVE this day admitted ~ partner in the
j Banking Business, Alsxandsx Barclay, lwho has
bssn my teller for the last six years.. The busi-
nsss, hereafter, will be conducted under the Arm
and dstyle Of
GEO. g. ANDERSON b 90.
Being one Of the oldest Banking Houses (if not
the odsst) in Iowa, the now firm sclicits sontin-
nance of formsv patronage 80 nberaly extended to
thesenior partner.
They will make collections and remit, less Ex-
change, on the day Of payment, free Of charge.
Their references are "a formerly by senior part
nef Wis
RKrxRxNcns:
Park Bank, N. Y.
Winslow, Lanier 4 Co., Bankers, MY.
Edward W. CLARK 4 Co., Philadelphia.
Howard Banking Co., Boston.
Clapp, Fuller I Browne, Bankers, Boston.
Marine Bank Chicago.
Hoffman Gclpcke, Chicago.
Mechanics Bank, Pittsburgh.
Farmers Deposit Bank, Pittsburgh.
Kramer / RAhm, Bankers,
Gilmore Brothsrton - Cincinnati.
A. d. Hunt Co., Louisvilis.
State Savings Institution, st. Louis.
Keokuk, an. !, IS. GEO. G. ANDERSON
iaBkd #&
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II. n. LOVE 4 co.,
Successors TO Deming = Love,)
BANKERS,

DANhGnC,
-
yIvE particular attention TO collections ,and re-
~ mitpremptly on the day Of paymcnt.
RE11nBHCnS.
Bank OF North AmeYics, New York.
Drexel Co., Philadeiphia.
E.W. Clark Co., .s
Citisens' Bank, Baltimore.
Bank Of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh.
Jno. d. ScuIly Cashier, do
&. Brady Cashier, Wheeling.
Branch State Bank Of Ohio, ZanesvfIie.
Commercial Bank, Cincinnati.
State Savings Institution, st. Louis.
Geo. Smith A Co., Chicago,
Northern Bank Of Kentucky, Lexington.
nov14d
WIN. rHoAPAoE. D. ". pAILny.
WIN. THOMPSON 4 CO..
BANKERS,
Corner OF mann ana secSna sts..
KEOKUK.................... low A.
Nov. 3, SD
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-05-27
Wilson & GuSt1n,
WHoIRsALn ppAInns m

vIkGlNIA MlNUFACTUkEu TUbAUCU, CIdAkNs -,
LAVE located at room No. Estss House, Main
Ii It., near 5th, Keokuk Iowa, whe1e they onsr
- the trade large stock Of the hest quality and
brands Of pounds, half pounds, s. and 10 lump
Tobacco; cut chewing and smoking do.s In tin-feil.
papers, bbls. and bbl. Also, large and general
assortment OF Imported and Domestic Cigars, 90.
All goods warranted ~ represented.
Apr8dkv
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-05-27
Keokuk Book-Bindery,

EYyss Patent
,UNTAIN INKSTAND-The best in nse, fol
80 s. OGDEN, BROWNELL 4 co.
sh1Od
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-05-27
Pixies Peak Miners Boo

FlKG'a E6ak MINORS 6O0t6.
THAvE q lot of Doubie-Soled Wafer Proof Mi
than the same quality can be had in this city.
Persons laying in outfits will please bear this in
mind and call at the Boot and shoe Em.
porsum, 8G Main.st.
have the best selection OF material from which
TO manufacture to order kept In this city, and
will get up Boots and shoes Of every description
on the shortest notice.
Miners who want long tops and extra heavy soles,
shoud call in and leave their orders for Boots i'm
mediateiy.
Women's French Calf Boots and Shoes made 10
order. S. A. DUKE.
feb2Sd
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-01
Congressional SynOnSiS.

7Hurddy, Dec. 23.-The Senate was open
ed with prayer, read by Catholic priest in
his white surplice. After the presentation
Of the usual number Of memorials, NJ. Crit
tenden introduced a bill regulating the
manner of regulating the manner of elect
ing L. S. Senators, which was referred to
the Judiciary committee. On Mr.. Critten-
ders motion the bill waa then taken up to
grant pension to the widow OF Col. Trum-
bull The bill was warmly advocated by
Messrs. Crittenden, Davis, Houston, Shields
and -thers, when it was passed-aycs, &c,
nays Is. 1t allows the widow a pension of
$50 month. The Senate then adjourned
to the 4th of January.
House.-A large number Of bills intro
duced-among them at least half dozea to
remodel the present tariff; also, by Mr..
Bingham, bill to repeal the English act oil
last session in reference to Kansas also sew
eraA bills to authorize the people of the ter
rItories to elect their own officers. A dozer
or two Of resolutions were also introdu ced
and referred. But no vote of Importance
was taken on any question, and at an early
hour the House adjourned ovor to the 4th
ofJanuary, in pursuance to the JOINT resolu
ton previously adopted.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-01
Speech Of Hon. 1. n. Morris.

The Hon. l. n. Morris, Of Illinois in .
speech, IN the House OF Representatives, on
the 22d inst, gave the following, as his opin-
ion Of the DANTE officers, appointed by the
President, in this state, during tn. past year !:
81 will now pause to vindicate the Democ-
racy Of the State which have the honor, in
part, to represent. Its history, sir, speaks
for itself; and is proud and enduring mon
ument to its fidelity to principles. Its ban
ner, in the hottest and fi-rcest political bat
ties that have ever been fought in the nation
has never trailcd in the dust. That State
has never cas- her electoral vote for any,
other than the Democratic candidates for
President and Vice President. And yet, Sir,
the Democratic party there has been sub.
jected to the humiliating spectacle before the
nation ofhaving its braYest and truest men
brought to the guilotine, and their places
supplied by miserable scoundrels aud syco-
plants. will say this much now: aud if
occasion offeas, intend to prove to this
House and the country the character Of these
miserable creatures, who crowd around the
public table for the crumbs that may fall
from it. Thank God, sir, the true hearted
sons of Illinois value their principles far
above place or official position; and those
vampires who have sloughed off from the
moral face of society, and who congregated
here last winter for the loves and fishes,
while they reid their places, do so in def
ance Of the puclic wish, and at the price Of
public scorn. And, sir, when the proper
zine arrives shall call names shall pro-
duce records: and shall show that some of
the most infamous men that have ever dis
graced public station or society have been
placed in official post 'ons in Illinois over the
head of brave, snd true, and good men: and,
aside from the record, will prove it, in part,
by their turning States evidence on each
other
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-01
Our State LEGISLATURE.

On Monday next our ate Legislature
will commence its session. We have made
arrangements to have an able correspondent
at Springfield. who will keep our readers
fully posted in everything of Importance
that shall turn up during the winter. The
first business of note will be the triumph
ant election Of STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS to the
L. S. Senate. After that the members will
apply themselves to the interests of their
constituents. The apportionment bill will
also consume large share Of the session,
and will be watched. by all, with much in
terest. Considering the amount of other
business which will crowd in upon the men,
bers from all quarters of the State, the pres.
ent promises to be one of the most ardous
sessions our legislature has ever experienced
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-01

ANOTHER KANSAS SCuEME.-A bold scheme
is said to be on foot among several heavy
Northern capitalists to make Arizona and
Sonora free States. The mines will pay
bountifuily thousands Of New England re-
cruits, which these capitalists on their part
can afford to put upon the ground in charge
ofthe mines. Agents have already gone for
ward to select and secure commanding loca.
tons, and companies will follow to assist as
".nilitry coloniSts, in getting up a revolu-
ton in the name of Gandara and his party.
The pecunary object of this movement is to
obtain an immense silver region the politi-
cal aim to intepose line Of free States be-
tween Texas and the Pacific, and thus check
slavery expansion in that direction as effect
ually as it has been checked of on the Gull
Of Mexico.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-01

DoLEFUL TINES IN THE CouNrRY.-The
travelling correspondent of the Madison
wis Journal gives a very gloomy picture
of his experience in the country. He writes
ITO travel round among the farmers as We
have done for the last four weeks, and hear
hard times repeated forty times a day, a.
excuse for not taking paper, or paying up
old scores; to see men, women and children
in ,hreaobare and tatteree garments; paper
pasted, boards nailed up, or old hats or clothes
stuffed into the windows. where should DC
glass to fnd country stores closed, or doing
very little; men working for their board. or
a mere trifle promises to pay whether verba
or written, Of no account; men even deny
ing their own notes to see the closest econ
omy practised by all, those whose large
houses and barnes indicate considerable
means as well "a those living in cabins; to
hear the dolorous complaints of taxes-one
realizes the severity with which the 6nan-
| cial pressure is felt"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-01
Illinois River Bridge at 1IarseilIes.

A respectable number Of the farmers liv-
ing on the south side Of the Illinois River
opposite Marseilles, met at the school house
near DR.. Wooley's in Grand Rapids, on
Saturday evening, the 18th inst, for the
purpose of taking into consideration the
pracricabilty Of bridging the Illinois river
at Marseilles the coming season. DR.. Woo
ley was elected chairman, and R. T. Al
berty, secretary. After due consideration
it was unanimously
Resolred, That we apply to the next SEES
sion Of our State Legislature for charter to
build bridge across the Illinois River al
Marseiles, and that We recommend, as char
ter members. Isaac Gage, Richard Thorn
and David Strawn, with two such other
me mbers as the people Of Marseilles may Sc
lcct.
Resolred, That Thorn Rowland, DR.. Woo.
ley, and X. I. Alberty, be constituted q
conference committee to confer with the peo'
pie on the other side Of the river in forward
ing the above object.
Resolred, That the Ottawa papers be re-
questeo to publish the doings Of this meet.
ing. n. WooLEY, Chairman.
X. ALBERTY, Secretary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-01
A Question.

Mr.. Editor Permit me to ask one Qurs-
ton through your valuable paper for all
those who arc fortunate enough to have to
pay taxes in our State. Is it not right that
wa should be allowed to pay our taxes in
the currency which our own State makes?
| think it outrageous for a government to
make bank and then refuse to take its is
sue in payment for its taxes. If the money
they make is good enough for the farmers
of our State to take for their corn and other
produce, it is good enough to pay Oft our
State officers, and it is a shame to compel
our hard rorhing people to submit to .
share, in order to get gold and silver to pay
their taxes. Let every man use his intiu-
ence to have petition circulated and sent
in to the Legislature for law authorizing
the payment of taxes in the notes Of stock
secured banks Of this State. Will some one
speak more lengthy on this subject.
A SUBSCRIBER.
A portion of the State tax might be PAID
in paper money, without disadvantage to
the State, so much as is necessary to pay
the e1pers.s of the State government. But
as a large proportion of the State tax is col
lected to pay the interest on our State in
debtedncss, we cannot see that any adyan.
tage would accrue to the tax payer, were
he allowed to pay that part Of his taxes in
paper money of ourstate banks. By exam
lining the money markets of New York
where this interest is payable, it will be
seen that Western money is held at from
one to two per cent discount. If the State
paid her interest in paper money she would
have to stand this shave, and to do that She
would have to raise just that much more
money. Tax payers would be obliged te
pay from one to two per cent more tax than
| they do now, which would amount to The
same as paying from one to two per cent
for specie.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-01

PIGEON SHooTING.-A pigeon match came
off on Tuesday last, on Mr.. Thomas Fo)le,t's
farm, in South Ottawa. The match was
we'll contested, and the prizes were awarded
to the following sportsmen:
1st prize-John Bragg, S. Ottawa.
% prizc-Wm. Harris, S. Ottawa.
81 priZe-Wm. Duffield, S. Ottawa.
4th priZe-James Follett. Deer Park.
Some 10 to 90 sportsmen were on the
ground, and enjoyed the sport first-rate.-
We believe this was the first match in the
neighborhood. Being SO we'll pleased, they
are determined to get up another as soon as
possible, when due notice will be given, in.
viting all who may wish to take part in the
snort to attend.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-01
From the Gold Mines.

TIE GILA RIVER GOLD MINEs.-The 2Oth
overland mail from California has arrived at
st. Louis. The news from the Gila river Is
encouraging. One of the passengers from
San Francisco informs the Missouri Repu6-
lican that comparatively little excitement
exists in San Francisco concerning them, al
though from along the road for hundreds of
miles, on both sides of the mines, there is
an immense emigration pouring int them,
and the emigrants eager to test their pro-
ductiveness. This gave ample evidence of
the interest which rumors from the aurifer-
Gus region had excited throughout the coun-
try. There is much excitement at Los An
gelss about the mines, and many people are
leaving for them. The statement of the in
formant is corroborative of previous accounts
concerning the extent and the richness of
| the diggings. He adds, however, in add.
ton, that later prospects made $50 miles up
the ella rivor, on both sides of that stream
have revealed new deposits.
The PIXIES PEAK MINES are also daily at
| tracing more attention, and preparations
ara being made in all directions for emigra-
ting thither just as soon as spring opens.
| From what reliable information we have
from that region, we are led to the convict
ion that many of the stories about rich
deposits Of gold dissorsred, have been put
afloat by interested persons, for specializing
purposes.
That gold, in small quantities has been
found on Cherry Greek, and on South
Plat, there is no question, but thus far,
from TIVE to three dollars per day, seems to
be the average amount taken out by the
miners.
The reports, that large amounts Of gold
had already been received at St. Louis, from
these mines, seem to have no foundation
From the great number of persons who
have retu rned from there this fall, not over
fifty ounces of gold dust have been received.
There is, however. one encouraging fea-
ture about these mines, and that is, all who
have thus far re urncd, have only come back
70 make arrangements for more vigorous
campaign next season. All seem to antc-
pate rich harvest next summer.
We are daily asked for advice in reference
to euigrating to Pixies Peak. All We have
to say, to those who think Of going, is, that
many persons are going and much property
will be sacrificed to raise the necessary
amount to take them there, and if you are
determined to go-try your luck with the
crowd. To such as have the amount on
hand, should they invest it here in proper
ty that will be offered at low figures by
those who have not, we have TO doubt
that in less than a year they will make
more cut of it than by going to the diggings.
1t proved SO when the California fever was
raging, and it will prove so again. If there
is plenty of gold at Pixies Peak, it will soon
begin to flow into the Western States for
investment, and property of all kinds will
come up, and those who can buy now will
reap harvest then.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-01

The WEAruEg.-Atter a light misty rain
for day and half or more, on Thursday,
the " clouds were opened and we had a
regular, hard, April shower. About one
o'clock it ended; the sun peeped out once
or twice from behind the dark, heavy clouds
ard the mercury rose to 50 deg. Soon at
ter. the west wind began to whistle, not in
zephyr tones dawn dropped the mercu-
ry, and within an hour it fell some II or
IL deg, hating at - deg. at 9 o'clock The
wind still kept up its piping, around the
corners, into every crevice; now playing
with the sparks from the chimney tops, now
chsaing hats across the streets or into gut
tiers, and sh aking the leafless branches OF
the trees, as though each one were seized
by a thousand mad elins, who were deter
mined to show that they were some.
Yesterday morning she wind was still
cold and piercing ; where on Thursday the
mud was knee deep or so, was then hard
frezen crust; overcoats were once more
needed and old winter had resumed his fri
gid sway.
queer season this season has been
all SORTS Of weather with decidedly moist
predonlinence and-and so forth.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-01

The Alton Courier exposes a swindlag
concern calling itself the western Marine
and Fire Insurance Company" purporting to
be located in that city, bat which has no e1-
;stence in fact, being without capital, without
responsibility and without anything but a
name and empty pretentions. 1t has issued
Giro ulars and policies signed by j. P. NJ.
Howard, Commissioner, j. N. Howard, Pres
ident, and j Howard, Secretary and Gene
raj Agent, who, it has been ascertained, after
careful. inquiry, are one and the same person,
who has registered his name at the Alton
Heuse as J. NJ. Howard and who has had his
Insurance (assurance) "office" in room No.
IS at that house, and its property and effects
contained in ''an ordnry leather trunk, but
whose present whereabouts is mystery.
This swindler has deceived many insur-
ance'agents Throughout the West, and II is pro-
bable that many policies have been issued
for assurances, which the insured will now
be interested in learning are entirely worth.
less.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-01
0ttapa frte Grabtr .
Judge Douelas In New York.

The telegraph announces the arrival OF
Fudge Douglas and Mrs. Douglas in that city
en- the Goth inst. in the steamer Empire City
from Havana. He was visited At the Irving
House by Hon. James L. Orr, Speaker OF the
House of Representatives,, Hon. Reverdy
johnson, Hon. John B. Haskin, and other
prominent gentlemen. Judge d. is to receive
his friends at the Governors room to-mor-
Tow. Extensive preparations were making
for demonstration which should even eclips
his reception at New Orleans.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-01

n TO THE PUBLIC.-As the season Is now upon US
In which there IL less suffering caused by that
plague Of the west viz chs fever and age, or as ma
ny term It, fever and ague-we would call attention TO
the advertisement of Dr. Manns Ague Ralsam found in
another column of todays If give credit to
the numerous testimonials therein given OF the high es-
WORTH all parts of the western world, We are
believe that it Is great remedy and one on which
the public can place confidence to its efficacy We
have long locked for that period when some remedy
might be discovered and offered to suffering humanity
a. complete antidote malaria. and from evidences
favor Of the BasAm, We are led to believe that
that time has come and that one need any longer
suffer, when they procure bottle Of this medicine.
Sold b. z. 7. Gnfeos and d. WALxKR Co. decll-lm
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-01

TURNED UP-We notice our old friend J.
F. MEGINsIs, who formerly edited the Peru
!Ssntinel, has turned up in Mscoupin CO., and
is publishing a sterling democratic paper
called the Spectator. Friend Meginnis is .
good writer, and will make the Spectator
one Of the best papers in the State.