davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-06
co Nj MI T. RCIAL.

DAILY GATE CRY OFFICE,
Keokuk, August lst !
FLOUK-Superfne, 81 80; Spring wheat, ex-
tra, 81 rs, Pail wheat, extra, 80 90.
BRAN AND SHORTS, so 20 90 per loo.
CORN-77 to rs cts.; ready sale.
BARLEY-spring, 4oa55. Fall, soa75c.
WHEAT.-In good demand. Fall s5ssI 90; ;
Spring 6oa70.
OATs-85 TO 40, dull.
RYE-45c to SIC; little coming in.
PoTATOES--60; retail Is cts PIX.
cts PIX.
GRoCERIEo-N. o. Sugar fair 7ias, No. [,
81, prime Q, clarified q2a104, crushed and loaf II
- I2i. ADMINISTRATION ~ o44c, S. III. a
to As, Golden Syrup, rs to SOC. Cofee-Rio II
TO 12s. Java 1sto Ice. Rice, 81 TO &c.
soAP-Palm 6Ac, Family bic.
cANDLEs-star Is to u, stsarine is. Mould
l2a, summer pressed, Is
LARD-l0 to ii retail I2ie.
BuTTER-Choice IA to Is retail %, scarce.
HIDES-Dry 10; green,7; green sheep pelts
10 to DC; green hog skins rs.
HAY-Prairie s4i to $50, Timothy and lungs
rian, 50 to 81; Baied do. SCI to*Ioa; Retail, $l2
sEEDs.-Hungarian Grass, ~ IS to 1 40 cts /;
Timothy, 81 40 to l SO; Flax Seed. 81 ooa$l 10.
suNDRIEs-onions, 6s to 10; Eggs, 9c
Feathers, 3se to size; White Beans, soc to Is.
FRUIT-Grecn apples, choice, % 30 TO % "a
per Dbl. Dried apples 81 90 to p per bush Dried
peaches, - 90 to s. Is. RAisins, 81 90 to 5 80
CHEESE-W. r. 10 TO IL Denmark TO 10
/ PROvISIONS-Hams9 %; Shoulders Il; cleal
| sides . to 81.
/ BEEP-2a3e gross; 40 to Sc per quarter.
| sHEEP--$1 rs to IS 90 y head.
| HOGS.-Dressed, s. 90 to 50 90.
| BALT-d. A, 81 80 to 81 IS per sack Kama
| VIVA, 20oa21o per bbl.; Liverpool, t125 per sack
| Lake 81 35a2 80 y bbl.
| FISH--Aackerel, No. $40 to $2i q bbl; No
7Si5 to$ls No. $12toSl3. White, No. | SIS 81
| TO SIS as q half bbl Cod Fish 5to "a b..
/ ExcHAEeE.--on New York for currency 2 Pc
cent; for gold per cent stLouis per cent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-06
Arrivals NJ the BlllIngs n louise

w A Taylor and lady, city; Libbel,J smith,
Harrington; PA Goodwin, Quincy; G Davis,
"A @ Wilson, Miss; ] Slopes, Z W Durant, Mum; II
Bsadle, city; TSilliman, o; s Nj Etter, Ill; l..
Moore, Mich; Brigham, Mrs Davis and child
dren, Iowa.
Davis 4 Crosby's French and American Circus
Company--R Sutterlee, j A Davis, G Farms
worth, BCarroll and lady, Warland and lady,
] Finch and lady, w Armstrong, Easier, q o
Knapp, II "A Gardner, Bailey, Zlttenborth, Deppe,
Monger, stsrk, Peters, 6enter, Hedger, Washer,
thatcher.
AUCTION u. Il. Humphrey will sell at his
Sales Room, No. s Estes House, this Saturday
morn ing, at 10 o'clock, lot Of Furniture, among
which Is fine safe, fine bedsteads, large cook
stove nearly new, chairs, stands, mattresses, de-
Sale positive and without reserve.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-06
Lcxal Hotice.

Loxar Noxicc.
To William w Cotton, Ensabeth Gotten and John
W. Crooks:
VoU and each Of you are hereby notified tina.
Il there 10 now on fls in the ofics Of the Clark
OF Distri OF Court OF Lee County lows, ut Keekuk,
petition Of Charles C. Stevens, claiming Of you
the said VIM. ", Cotton thc sum OF six hundred
and sixty dollars, with interest st 10 per cent pay
able annually, from August 4. 1858, "a money due
on promissory note made by ron and one John
Crawford In his life time, dated August 4, 1855,
FOR 5000, payable two years after 10 order Of
said Stevens and one VIM. II. cowles; and also
claiming agsinst each and AL Of you the forsolo-
sure Of mortgage given to secure said note and
Others since paid on lots and in block 3, In w.
H. williams and Perry 4 Reeves addition to the
City of Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa; tho same be-
ing for part of the purchase money, and the inter-
est Of the said Cowies therein having been trans
ferred to said Stevens.
And that unless you appear and answer said Pc
ttion on or before the morning Of the second day
Of the next term Of said court, to commence at
Keokuk on the hrst Monday Of September, A. d.
by you and decree rendered against you In
NOBLE STRONG,
July %, 1s58-lm Att'ys for Plaintiff.
Two JAMES Il. BRUCE, j. X. Hickey, Simon
hereby notified that there is now on file In the
Office Of the Clerk OF the District Court Of Lee
County lows, 1T Keokuk, the petition Of Cum
nina Seaman b Co., claiming of james 4. Bruce
$500 on his promissory note to Cummins, Seaman
Co.. and against ali of You the force losure of
mortgage on certain real estate in which you claim
to have some interest and unless you appear and
answer thereto or before the second day Of next
September (1s5o) term Of said court to be held at
keokuk on the frs. Monday Of said month, judy
ment by default viii be had against you.
RANKIN, MILLER 4 ENsTER,
July Is, 1S5o-lm Pltfs' Att'ys.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-06

GTFor Chicago and New York papers in
advance Of the mail we are indebted to Mr..
Ten Eyck, agent for the c. s. Express Com.
pany.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-06

READIso CLAss--A meeting Of young gen.
tlemen DESTROYS Of forming class for i'm
provement in reading and elocution will be
held this evening, at Mr.. Belongs Office, At
8 O'Clock.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-06

~Pleasant day yesterday breezy,
balmy, delicious. Great day for corn to
grow, and poets to dream.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-06

N1s Denttvt. 0hhcp on Second st.,
between Main and johnson streets, Keo1
kuk Iowa. 41
Dr.. Hicks, in renewing his card 10 the public,
would call attention to . new style Of sfPlate
Work, which Is peculiarly adapted to fat, irregu
lar, aud otherwise difficult jaws. This improve
ment has been tested three years and has sustained
its early promise Of filling real want In plate
work. The work 10 now worn by many Of our most
prominent citizens, who give it hearty approval,
and 70 whom he is permitted to refer those inter
ested.
DIT. III. 10 also mounting Continuous Gum
work, "Block" work, and ordinary "Gold Plate"
work, for which he has superior stock Of mate
rial. lie la prepared to fill teeth with Gold Foil
adhesive Gold" and "Chrystal Gold, In the most
thorough and durable manner.
In view OF the stringency in money matters
some allusion to PRICES may not be improper
While, on the one hand DR.. I'll. believes lit be the
better policy, ~ we'll as the honester course, not
to work Ut all than TO work at prices that will me-
csssitate inferior work on the other hand he Ia
willing to conform in his charges to the lower
standard OF remuneration that other occupations
have suffered.
With fifteen years experience, n thorough devo-
tion to his profession, and an earnest desire to
please he IL determined to merit, and hopes to re-
ceive, continuation of the liberal patronage here
tofore enjoyed.
July11-d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-06

rTThe communication in reference to
the railroad up Foursh-st., will appear to-
morrow.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-06

] EUThe Madden Family propose to give
m entertainment at the AthenGum this even
ing. Besides their musical performances,
they will enact comedy or two, with COM
petsnt assistants.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-06
6F ACT SD

I. The skill Of the Dentist is seen in his success
in preserving the natural organs.
II. The Teeth May be preserved through life.
III. Teeth affected with decay mast be attended
TO In season.
Nv. Timely and skillful filing with pure gold
Is certain remedy for decay.
". 1t is serious neglect 20 wait for tooth ache
tn drive the sufferer 70 Dentist.
VI. Tartar destroys Teeth and Gums, without
the agency Of decay.
VIZ. Many suffer for years with Neuralgia Of
the fac q, stomach and lungs, from no other cause
than bad Teeth.
VIII. Bad Teeth dishgure the countenance, in
feet the breath, derange the stomach, impair
health, distract the nerves, and war with good ma
ture.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-06

EuRAKA.--Prof.J. D. AsDREws of Philadelphia,
would respectfully announce to the citizens Of
Ksokuk that he is the Author Of new, concise
and expeditions method Of Competing Interest, Oh
,ncalculable advantage 10 those who have anything
TO do with ACCOUNTS, which he Is prepared TO COM
mup,cate TO eli who may favor him with an appli-
ca,;o, a. the st. Charles House, where he will re-
main runxE DAYS oHLr. Thorough instruction
o,van in yvrEEs MINUTES. Prof. A. having Sc
cured his method by copyright, will dispose Of the
same by States or Territories. Intelligent, active
Young men can realize from 50 to $40 per day.
En,ire satisfsctiou given, or no charge made
Terms reasonable.
Aug. cd
DINrKaEsT-IsG.--W c, tho undersigned having
been in structed by Prof. j. ID. Andrews, Of Phia-
delphia, in his new, concise and expeditions me thod
Of Computing Interest, pronounce 1t the /" ne plus
ultra" in its line. The Professor is stopping at the
St. Char les House.
A. BARCLAY, JOHN r. FIcKLEN,
A. J. KALsroE, Joas MAxwxLL,
CHAs. Cox, j. w. MAsooURr.
d. I. BOWLER, HKsRY w. WKRrH.
Ksokuk, Aug. 9, SD
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-06
DIR. INGERSOLL

Performs all operations on the Teeth and Gums,
eorrscts irregularities OF the Teeth, inserts
A X I + &c A l. TEETH
of the Best Style and Finish,
Puts in Artificial Palates and Obturators for cleft
Palates.
Believing that the best operations in Dentistry
the safest, and therefore the cheapest and most
satisfactory both TO the operator and patient DR..
l. does not offer any particular inducements in the
line Of "cHkAr DExsrar, - preferring the patron
age Of those who prefer the beat operstons and can
appreciate the necessary care and skill IN pro-
aucing them.
Teeth and Of very beautiful filings of Crystal Gold
Foil, IN invited.
- Prices for full set Of Teeth, from SIS to
SITS. Examination of the Teeth without charge.
DENTAL Rooxs-cornsr Of Third and Main sts ;,
over Rix, Hale Co.'s Bank, Keokuk, Iowa.
Entrance on Thrd-st. Fdeci h6w1y1
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-06

FIN Il INSUKANCE.
VI iss urA state M n ual
FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
OF ST. LOUIS.
pIRECroRs
Us. McCune, S. Nj. Edgel, C.s. Greedy,
Z. Wyman, c. Ii. Peck, B.W.Alexander,
James Smith, A. d. Pomeroy, b. ID. Page.
X 8 ELLIOTT, sec'y. s. M. ED1ELL, Pres't.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. RISKS TAKEN
F.B. HOLMES, General Agent.
decldly A.BRIDaMAN .Ag't, X eokuk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-06

GREAT CoRN.-A corn-stalk from the Mont
rose bottoms is or was on exhibition at Nc
Queens feed store, which astonished some
Of our citizens. II measures fourteen feet
and six inches, and was not done growing
when pulled up. The corn, from which this
.sprang. was planted on the second d.y cs
June, and the stalk was pulled up on the Sd
Of August. Three inches day on nm aver
|age will do pretty we'll.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-06

CHEAr BnxAD.-ln consequences Of the de-
cline in -four, Steele & Co. will furnish bread
strednced rates. They now have -four on
hand which has bean tested, and which they
doubling that it will give entire satisfaction.
Their Bakery Is on johnson street, between
End and Sd, and their wagon daily makes the
circuit OF the city,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-06
Mississippi Valley Nursery.
WESTERN GMOwN TREES FOR
THE WESTy

MYTH several years -
w experience the Pro-
prietor can now furnish u
FRUIT TREES AND "Ayv Nj
sHRUBBERY, aeeiima-
fed, and found to succeed
in the West.
Many OF these Trees
are Of extra size, and
have produced fine speci-
mems Of fruit the past sea-
son. These interested are
invited to call and ex-
anime for themselves.
Ordsrefor Apple, Pear,
Peach, Plum and Cherry Trees, either standard or
Dwarf, Grape Roots or Cuttings Currsnt, Coos
berry, Raspberry and Black berry bushes. together
with Evergreens and Ornamental Shruhbsry, will
receive prompt and faithful attention.
Trees delivered In any part Of the City free of
charge.
Nursery Grounds in the Western part of the
City, on bes Moines Avenue.
q. o. HILTON,
uate Hubbcll 4 Hilton.)
Keokuk, Sept. Q, lS5S-dAw
HAMTE q R ID FIRE INSURANCE 60,
OF HARTFORD.
INCORPORATED IN 1910.
Capital. 500, 000 surplus 726, bl35
PAID UP.
DIRKcToRs-H. Huntington, Albert Day, James
Goodwin, Chas. Boswell, Henry Keney, Calvin Day,
Job Allyn, John p Brace, Chas. J. Russ.
TIho. G. ALLYN, Sec'y. II. HUNTINGTON, Pres't.
G. c. LYMAN, Asst See. w. N. Bowers, Act'ry.
VIM. w. BELKNAp, Agent.
Keokuk, April ., '5s-d
MOVE OYsTERS,
~ FRESH PEACHES,
LoBSTERS,
PINE APPLES, &C.,
Just received, fresh and new, at
ie77d KELLOGG BIRGE'S
III HHDS. BROWN SUGAR,
III 15 bills. Re boiled Molasses,
10 Sugar-House Syrup,
:" Crushed Sugar,
Powdered do
5 Orleans, Refined and Clari6 cd Sugars,
receiving this morning per steamer Warsaw, and
for sale low for cash, by
July lid KELLOGG BIkGE.
STATIONERY.
DLANk BOOKS, Day Books, Ledgcrs, Journals
- Cash Books, Invoice Books, Letter Books, Bill
Books, Composition Books, Copy Books.
Papers.
Foolscap, Bill cap, Legal cap, Packet post, Pack
OF note, Commercial letter, Commercial note Bath
Post, Billet note, Ma1l papers, Window papers,
Wrapping papers. sazI
Envelopes.
White, Buff, Canary, Opaqne. all sizes.
For sale by M. w. WESTCOTT,
juneI4d No. 81 Main-st.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-06

Corner ~ sscenA asA Masn strsets.
JOB PRINTING.
OF all kinds, executed 70 order, promptly and sat
isfactoriiy, 1t low prices
BLANKS kept on hand for sale.
II The communication in reference to
the railroad up Fourth-st., will appear to-
morrow.
pheasant day yesterday --w warm, breezy,
balmy, delicious. Great day for corn to
grow, and poets to dream.
CTFor Chicago and New York papers in
advance Of the mail we are indebted to Mr..
Ten Eyck, agent for the c. s. Express Com
pany.
READIsc CLAss--A meeting Of young gen.
tlemen DESTROYS Of forming a class for i'm
provement in reading and elocution will be
held this evening, at Mr.. Belongs Office, at
8 O'Clock.
n~The Madden Family nronose to p;ve
| m entertainme emit at the Athenmum tbis even.
| ipe. Besides their musical performances
! they will enact a comsdv or two. With oom.
petsnt assistants.
\
" 'u0 u0-
S' - osiu = w. va A1'nisA of0Ao
Aoai on
". "a'sA 'A',
nv
.1.s sA- va GO 'a''o '"'''' a'''oi'
o. aas a.a-I,.
$500, ~. 80
oHAsas.-Ine BLACK HAWK packet has
seon nAaieo on anu iA'u pi"I sns pfesen''
.es'hs su' nsoAuA - ~ al 'ne VIVA. Inc
neoAaA ny" a'i's' aon'foso Aoou'
0'o0A ~ n's"s' .oa i''ui"e '""0u's'''s'-
Inc oArs Iease nera - - - n'en' 20 oonneo'
Win 'he heoAu1' AM re'u'h Aoous : OF 10
su0 aoih'ns mug i"in laws A's0
.of 'ion'fosc - ., Nnno returns . ~
IL PLows.-Our attention was attracted yes
terday, in passing Nj. Ward & Co.'s Pillow
sao'o'y, " so"e spoci"ens " new steel
pio"s ~nioA 'n'y 'ie NJ" turning ous. Anes
.ie usoiaeiy 'he article W MAKE smooth
,urro" ID Tue eas'es' posSloie manner "aro
Co. are preparing 70 supply the IAN De-
manu- anu iaf"ef' WIN ~ wen % give the 10
CALL Encourage nome manu- ac'ures nrs''
.As' anu al .ne 'i"e' Ibis Is Inc great re-
iorma'ory prinoipie ~nion wiii work OUT the
saiva'ion OF 'ne country commercially ana
nnano'aily.
ET We checrfully call the attention Of our
r.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-06

~. T.. CAREY,
DxALkRiN
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
No. 50 Main.st., bet. Sd and 4th,
"A.
As opened ut the above stand, next door to HI
Ii ID. Woodward Co., q general assortment Of
goods in his line and will be pleased see any and
all his friends who may be in want of Groceries and
Provisions.
Jan. H. lS59-d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-06

M w. III o * ., M. D.. surge ON
N1s Denttst. Ofhcs on Second ST.,
between Main and johnson streets, Keo-
kuk, Iowa. WQ10
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-06
Facts in Dentistry.

Dr. L.. g. INGEREOLL. Dcntfst,
Desires to call the special attention Of those VII
wish to preserve their Teeth TO the following
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-06

CHAsoE.-The Black Hawk packet has
been hauled OF and laid up for the present,
leaving the Ksokuk to do all the work. The
keokuk now arrives at Montrose about
o'clock at night, and returns immediately
The cars leave here At IL ut night to connect
with tho Keokuk, and return about 3 or in
the morning. The morning train leaves here
for Montrose at 5, annd returns At 10.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-06

furniture Store.
J. 4. DUNCAN & CO:
Flfth.stroet, bot. Main x Johnson.
A LARGE STOCK JUST RECEIVED.
MORE COMING,
OF every Style and Quality,
AND ALL To BE SOLD
&C H r A r FOR ca HlVR
Looking Glass Plates on hand.
BuI.ss ARE I1vnrrD ,1cAII AND ErAarrr,
a a n Is. BOOK 7oF cHEss-Ss~ Edition
oGDEN, BRoWNELL 4co.'s
CRY Book STORE,
June1od No. b2Maip-st.
LNINELY ENGRAVED NOTES AND DRAFTS,
J. just received by
JED OGDEN, BROWNELL / co.
q nnn Lbs. AAI SODA for sale very
~sUOU low, TO close IL out, by
iysd KELLOGG HIRGE.
rANDLES-2o bxs., Star and MouA, for sals hy
~ my6 KELLOGG 4 BIRGR.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-07-31

u.r,,, =, ,n, :. am OF sovernment, aud a The
sImsh,v power by w. itch II 10 made the people
Though we az guided byA oouton snat Can never oe
reerSed 10 as he sole run and excuse Of action ade
nends,t AZ those xho make Let us rather, he said
sve America republican Amer Ca tne result OF the wiz
Of the people hs work Of their ands and their brains.
After some further remarks the ofe :" closed with hign
compliment the influence Of the Germ mind, wherever
The HsBss Ctes-rhe pioneers q commerce IN
America, and Of freedom In Europe
This Brought TO his foot Nc e. Meiers co. President
of the North German Lloyd Steamship Oonapane ner-
chant Of great Intelligence and high standing N this place.
who gracefully ackno wletged the compliment Ger Nan
commerce sad enterprise and hoped the Ucltcd STA es
would sooneT or later, absorb the entire Western ca'
fer.sI, equal and liberal laws He was ca
OF tAese who vefc deuded by She faacy that engon
sne ct separation decay bx Of those who
are convinced that the glorious principles o. Western
repubc Will always carry With them the grm Of thor
own support and Strength He concluded BY giving
D. me Republic u Amerca-Msy II extend ~ blessins5
Over ALL This brouehvout our Coc3ul at Hamburg (Mr
aller) wdo aufed iaa pleasant and witty e2eech TO
the antiquity which host by reaeou OF his naae had
fair right 70 claim toushed happily upon some Of the
topics OF the day, and gave
May liberal governments prevail oil the world.
The memory Of Washington was tseu proposeGy and
dsank In silence; al standip3 after WHICH
The Army and Navy Of TIE United States toss,ed,
ara ackno ged with fine csc by Lieutenant Boyd OF
Philadelphia, who alluded peahetcally 10 the death x
tina, occasion OF the noble Captain wemsen, Of Brs
men bark Laura, By the preccctston 70 him from the
President OF Q meyuidceut silver speaking trumpet
through the medium 81 the Consul at this city. At the
much epplause-our navy at this time being uncommong
popular here.
Volunteer toasts werc made by various parties and Il
ss not Until late hour that tho company broke up
tque Casks Of rich old ohannsberer aud Rudeshemer
RI les, terminated this most enjoyable celebration
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-07-31

another and larger propeller has besa contracted sr md
will soon be placed on the line
IL this fact not encouraging and highly suggestive 70 the
interests Of the mercantile GLASSES at homo2
In conclusion, permit 10 your readers 70 an
terestng work Of late pubicasIon-ls69, Chss Scribn
No. I24 Grand street, New York--eutitlod *Dust and
Foam Of Three oceans and Two Continents by Robin
Warren, whose honest statements in tho erminaoa
OF his labors nom page $780, demand serious attention.
Indeed, his estimates are truly valuable his remarks
sound and by the Information which therein conveyed
Of the economy, comparison Of advantages &c. between
English and an American line Of steamers In this
for she or the Pacific coast trade atra Ave
most earnestly urge the porusal that portion of the work
by all who may DC interested In the extension OF Amer
can commerce and Americas influence
The following table gives an
ESTIMATE FOR LINE OF srEAE PRorxILKRs ON TIE WEST
COAST OF SOUTH AAfasacA.
DR..
To full clipper built propeller with at least speed Of
knots under steam, equal speed SAIL capacity
for 600 tons freight, with deck accommodations for
fty cabin passengers captain and officers of vessel,
it'll topgallant forecAste for arenen Goa beavers and
en- W, with houses for galley and ether purposes on
de donkey engine for hoissng In and out freight.
wrA and provisions, two gangwsys for passengers and
tn VADarnaO-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-07-31


In the above statistical report notice 5as been taken
OF either guano vessels those arriving departing
from to ports hey ond the coast OF South America
which, calculated, would, sure, mere than double
the tonnage.
Besides these places are many others which have a
large and thriving trade with Caao and with each other
on this coas-eueh as Panama Buenaventura, Lambaya
qu Huanchaco Cobija slRy, AMIGA and IL 1oue which,
at the lowest estimate far exceeds the trade CT those above
given.
In two months 141s3 tons Of cargo arrv, depart
from Caeo in sailing vessels equal TO 09s Cons per
TONS which Averaging at least 50 per amounts
TO u 36l SOB as sae price paid for freight per annum
Cunyaqul exports alone fifteen ms lion pounds cocoa
and Peru three hundred thousand $500 ,o0O) dollars
worth Of cotton, and the entire some i've million
($5,060CO0) dollars worth Of wool, OIL &C., for the
United States and Europe.
The value Of the foreign export and import trade Of
New, Granada Ecuador Peru, bod via and Chile, was
in 1856 (he Or the p,eparati0 OF tEe foregoing
tablo}, s97 zoe, 455; that OF Chile, with population
OF 4aa l26 souls was $40 $50 per head This
ia attributable the mercia facilities
Chile With equal facilities in the a countries the
coast he foreign trade would ans unit at $50 per head
to tka large total o. S27a 252, 958.
healthy trade with this c3ost Ia the Isthuus OF Pa
nama, could NOS DO established ut freight Of than
five per cent on the value q rchandise- aud
above the freight paid tie merchandise
via Cape Born. For exampie-Cne of merchandise
valued ut $500, via Cape Hor7, y avs SIS. The same
emount, OF equal value With say ing in time Of thirty
days (Which s the only obeas atx uld pay by the 18th
$685.
Frsigbts should also DO eharxS by tho ton weight
gauge or MeasuroEaent and, pa ctcable certain per
cen.age ao tie real value, Ia nsderatoa of the time
gained in their transportation ana receipt
Tat yoxr mercantile readers may form come idea OF
the export and import trade OF tR herewith a
peraA list Of theproductsos the and o. articles