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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12
National Horse Fair 1t Boston.

BOSTON, Oct. II, Is5g
The opening day of the National Horse Fair Inaugural
ted by rot this afternoon mile heats best three IN five,
for premium Of hundred and fifty dollars between
MIXERS Damsel of New York. and Pilot of Boston, Live
Oak, Of Canada, drawn out not being condition
Pilot the first heat in 23 the second heat dead
one-time 2;31 Mller's Damsel won the third 10 1872
and the fourth in 23l. Pilot was then drawn out, The
attendance was good Tomorrow the race between Ethan
Allen, Columbus and Live Oak takes place. premium
of thirteen hundred dollars
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12
State and Municipal Elections.
THE ELECTION IN PENNSYLVANIA.

THE ELECTION IN PENNSYLVANIA.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. IL, 1850.
The election in this city passed of quietly to-day Is
stated that an annoying mistake made in the tickets
OF the peoples party the tickets folded for part Of tho
city being sent to another and rrsd and also that
large number were voted before the mistake dis
covered The Assembly tickets thus poled out OF the
districts will be lost.
The scattering returns received render II evident that
Mr. Mann, the opposition candidate District Attorney
is elected by over 1000 majority. The opposition have
also elected State Senator If The opposition
party parading the streets with music bauners
&C., loudly cheering
Scattering returns from Blair county show large oppo
son gains last year. when they carried the county
by I 100 majority.
Dauphin county elects the whole opposition ticket
Norrsown borough, Montgomery county, gives 24o op
position majority.
Snyder county gives 500 opposition majority.
Montour county gives $50 democratic majority.
LANCASTER, Oct. II, 1859
The Peoples State ticket has 1902 majority in the city,
The vote s lighter than for many years past
York, Oct. II, 1859
Mr. Cochran the Peoples candidate for Auditor General
has majority in this borough of 3oo-a gain of 90 for
the Peoples party last fall when the democratic
jority in the county was 5s7.
THE GEORGIA ELECTION.
AUGUSTA, Oct. IL, 1859.
Browns majority for Governor of Georgia is %, oOo
SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
SAVANNAH, Oct. 10, 1850
The reform democratic ticket is elected. Mr.. Arnold
for Mayor, has majority of go.
NEWARK MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
NEWARK, Oct. II, 1859.
The charter election today, in the main, passed OF
quietly with little lighting at the polls the outer wards
r. A. a.A. 49,.
lights put out during which the polls closed
for half an hour.
1t is the largest vote poed at a charter election
The slowly, but the probability is that
Noses Bgelow, democrat, elected Mayor by small ma
jorty. The opposition carry the remainder of the city
ticket and will have a majority of the Board OF Alder
men.
In the Eleventh ward Daniel Dood opposition, for
Mayor, has thryone majority, and James Bathgate
opposition for Alderman, has thirty three majosty-an
opposition gain of twenty over last year.
New York Ser atorial Nomination.
GENEVA, n. Y, Oct. IL 1852
At the Democratic Senatorial Convention held here
day for the Twenty sixth District General Charles Stu
art, of Geneva, was unanimously nominated
The Episcopal Convention at Richmond.
RICHMOND, Oct. H. 1859.
In the Episcopal Convention oday there long
bate the amendment to article three Of the or,
after which the whole subject tabled. Nothing else
of Importance was done.
The Yellow Fever i'm Texas and New
Orleans.
CHARLESTON, Oct. II, 1859
The Couriers special New Orleans correspondent says
the yellow fever is increasing Houston but are
cases at Galveston.
There nine in the hospitals Of New Orleans
last week
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12
Midnight Celebration of the Sons OF
Malta.


The first public demonstration in New York by the mys
FERROUS Order Of the Sons Of Malta took place last night
It is said by contemporary that the Order from
the East but whether he the East Indies Oriental
East, or Down East not informed but certain it
u.s. the celebration last night fair exhibition of their
numbers and character, it is rather slim affair. It's
introduction into this city is dated back about years.
and then by Of our police captains who holds the
office Of G. R. j. A. The Order in the United States
Der about SO 900 members.
is stated that the object of the Order is the dsrbu
ton Of charities and dissemination of good principles.
All their public parades take place after sunset typical of
tho quetness Of their deeds Of charity The procession
last night in honor Of the festival of the Seven Car
dnas, which but in thirteen years. the
being In 1872 It formed at half past ten o'clock
at the Ecce Signum lodge rooms in Broadway, the officers
Of the Order being dressed in various coored ancient
looking dresses with helmets, crowns, red caps, repre-
senting soldiers, spearmen, knights, priests, monks
and cardinals, and their faces disguised from the de-
lection Of the outsiders. The rank and file of
the Order alfred some in black and in white
dominOes and had very striking resemblance to The
ghosts and grave dggers in our metropolitan theatres
The procession preceded by volunteer escort Of
young and boys to the number of hundred who
walked in six platoons, each man armed with stick in
lieu Of musket then the high functonares of the
Order with drawn swords then came the banner bearers
and javcln men, followed by four burly Dutchmen bear
ing large book-probably containing the mysteries Of
the Order then the brotherhood strung out in single e
those dressed in black sde and those in white
the other About midway marched individual personif
ing Death; and directly behind him bier covered
with black cloth borne by four knights in armor guarded
by four others with Yankee muskcts. The procession
was accompanied by drum corps, who played dead
march along the route The affair created quite
citemcnt and attracted thousands Of people the
Of march, which down Broadway to Fulton street,
past the HERALD office, and through Nassau street to
Chatham, to and through the Bowery to Fourth avenue
and around Union square back to the lodge room in
Broadway, where they were dismissed. The procession
numbered about six hundred men, The whole affair
quite laughablc and amusing and might with proprety
be compared to triumpha procession in one OF the
many act dramas at the Bowery National theatres.
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BosToS, Oct. II, 1859.
In Dover N r., Saturday night, D. Farrar forci-
bly, abducted his daughter about years of age from
her mother with whom the child was living by order Of
the Court the parties having been divorced Mr. Farrar
armed with pistol, and escaped carriage Since
the divorce he has resided in New York reward of
S4OO is offered for his arrest
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12
Fire at Boston.

BosToN, Oct. IL, 1859.
The six story brick building in Merrmac street, oppo-
site the Maine Railroad depot occupied by w. Cadores
mahogany DEALER nearly destroyed by fire late last
night large quantity of mahogany and rosewood was
burned. The loss is estimated at $40 900; insured
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. II, 1853
It's reported that Collector Hatch discovered secret
receptacle the hold of the steamship Philadelphia,
tanning boxes Of muskes, which supposed are TO be
shipped at New York.
The Austin CARTE says that the Comanchcs aud other
tribes of Indians planning grand expedition against
the northern frontier of Texas
General Twggs has asked to be relieved from the
mand of the military department OF Texas.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12

TE DRAYToN PARIoR OpERAs--The Theatre Francois
will be opened this evening for the first performance of
Mr. and Mrs Draytons Parlor Operas novel entertain
men which promises to be popular with the public Mr.
Drayton is American artist who has won much fame
abroad, and hrs Drayton is eminent English prma
donna The operas TO be performed this evening are
"Ncser Judge by Appearances" and diamond Cut Dia
,ordt
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12
Sale OF Madame Gazzanig.,s Eau,nage.

SaIc Oh Mhuame OAxzanfg1's Equtpage.
The handsome establishment Of Madame Gazzaniga the
prma DONNA who is about TO return Europe was sold
at auction yesterday by Henry b. Leeds Co.. at their
salesrooms, No % Nassau street beautiful span of
little black horses sold for only 1902 So although
said they could trot together in four minutes were
only six seven years DID, and warranted sound and
kind in every respect An elegant French two seated
carriage light and stylish sold for $3.50 of double
harness, silver plated and mounted, brought s55 and
lot Of whips, blankets &c. 81 The total proceeds of the
sale were S511 50-hardly enough to set up the
bier in similar style the other side of the 'bg pond
There q very good attendance the sale and spirit
ed bidding but the whole establishment though sold in
parcels, was Knocked down to mana Mr.. Polon
The realized is said to be very nearly much the
establishment is worth.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12
Fatal Duel at San Andreas.


This morning at seven O'clock five miles from San An
dreas, duel fought between DR.. Peterson Goodwin
and Col. VIM. JEFF Gatcwood. The weapons used were
rifles; distance forty yards At the first fire Dr. Good
wyn fell MORALLY wounded and died about two hours af
forwards. Hon. W. T. Lewis and Major Glenn lin place
Of j. p Vaughan who did not arrive from Sacramento in
time) acted for DIR. Goodwin, and Capt r. Pope and
Martin Rowan for Col Gatewood. The principals display
ed great bravery and gentlemanlp department. Dr.
GOODWIN died universally respected.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12
Interesting Note from Mr.. MOrrfssey.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

New YORK, Oct IL. 1859.
have seen the card of Mr.. John Keenan, under date
OF yesterday in which he responds to my state
ment that would meet him any other for SO 900
n side, by agreeing 10 close match with for that
amount and by kindly giving the option to fix the
time for the fight TO off, either before after his
approaching fight with Sayers In reply to this desire
to that will avail myself of the privilege he has
rendered me- and agree to fight him after his battle for
the championship of England whether he win lose, for
$4,000 SIDE within four eight months after the date
of his fight in England, just he may choose. In
dance herewith have this day made deposit of $500
with the editor Of Wilkes Spirit Of the Times to bind any
match may agree upon As an apology for my being
willing to make match with Mr.. Heenan, in oppos
ton to my previous determination not again TO appear
in the prize ring have to say that do so in order,
possible to arrest the that Mr. Heenan has been
pursuing toward my friends and he has whipped of
my former seconds and also recently threatened to whip
the other thought 1t my duty to them to forward
and give him chance, if he could, to whip me. 1t was
made the statement which drew forth his card and
from any deliberate intention desire my part to
again enter the prize ring However, having said what
did, am willing to be as good as my word and in the
meantime, sincerely hope that Mr.. Heenan may whip
the Champion Of England that may be able to meet
him winner-a pleasure which he could not afford
now will conclude by repeating that $500 Of my money
is deposit with the editor Of Wilkes Spirit of the
Times with the view of binding proposed match. It
will remain there for days for Mr. Heenan cover
if he still feels so inclined JOHN MORRlSSEY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12
The National Horse Exhibition.

KALNAzOO, Oct II, 1853.
The second national exhibition of horses commenced
here today, and will continue all the week. Flora
Temple, Princess Ike Cook, Harvest, Andy and Magma
Charta here. The display is fine and the attendance
large Complete success is auticipated
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12
Exchanges.

PHIIADELPma Oct IL, 1859.
Sight exchange on New York firm at par to three
eighteths per cent premium.
ST. LOUIS, Oct II, 1859
Sight drafts on New York sell at 4 per cent premium
for gold and x per cent premium for Missouri funds
CINCINNATI, Oct IL, 1859.
Sight drafts New York steady at % per pre-
mir
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12
The New Hampshire Democratic State
Convention.

CONCORD, n. H., Oct. IL, 1859,
The Democratic State Convention held here to-day was
quite fully attended The ballot for a candidate for Go
vernon resulted followsAsa p Cate, of Northfeld
1872; j. 8 Cheney Of Manchester, co. scattering, 4. Mr.
Gates nomination was made unanimous. The Conven-
ton did not act upon the question of delegates the
Charleston Convention.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12
Disa ster to Brig Catharine Rogers.

BOSTON, OCT. IT, 1908.
The brig Catharine Rogers, from Eastpor, for New
York, struck on Handkerchief shoa at p NJ on the
Sth. She got off at p NJ the day. after throw
ing overheard her deck load. She taken into Mono
moy harbOr on the 10th.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12

match Of base ball, between the champion clubs of
Massachusetts for purse Of $500, commenced on
the Agricultural grounds in this city to-day The playing
was witnessed by delegations from many Of the clubs
number Of 5000 The PLAYING closed at five o'clock this
evening, to be resumed again tomorrow morning The
game thus far stands foows-Excelsior, OF Upton,
81 Union, of Medway, 50.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12
News fron Mexico.

New ORLEANS, Oct 10, 1859
Advices from Mexico state that Miramon is preparing
for vigorous campaign, and threatens the port of Ava
RADIO Alvarez has received munitions from New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12
The James Adgcr ut Charleston.

The steamship James Adger Captain r. Adams from
New York, arrived here at four O'Clock this tuesday,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12
Movements OF the President.

LANCASTER, Pa, Oct II, 1859
President Buchanan left Wheaand for Washington this
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12
The Yellow Fever I'm Texas and New
Orleans.

CHARLESTON, Oct. II, 1859
The Couries special New Orleans correspondent says
the yellow fever is increasing Houston, but there
cases at Galveston.
There nine in the hospitals Of New Orleans
asst
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12

The Sam Juan Difficulty The English Minister
Demands Explanations Of Our Govern
ment-Thc Battle Of Taku-Thc Eng
llsh Minister Thanks Our Govern
ment for the ''Aid and Com
forts OF Com. TatnaII,
&C., &C., &c.
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RICHMOND, Oct il 1853.
In the Episcopal Convention o-day there q long
bate the amendment article three of the consul on
after which the whole subject tabled. Nothing else
of Importance was done.
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GENEVA, n. Y, Oct. IL, 1852
At the Democratic Senatorial Convention held
day for the Twenty sixth district General Charles Stu
art, Of Geneva, WIS unanimously nominated.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12

q 1sricdns.
Isaac .. Barker,
Capt. Joseph Toone,
Him Ketchum (old line W.,
t.rastus Brooks.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-12
Bur.INESs NOTICE.

Subscriptions for the DAILY GATE City, and
WEEKLY VALLEY WHlG, must be accompanied by
the cash in all eases.
Daily subscri bers can pay the carrier, If they pre-
fer, once In two weeks. The carrier Is advised to
require payment in advance, in all cases
No Job Work delivered until paid for.
All advertisements must be paid for in advance,
except in the case OF customers with whom we have
mutuai accounts. With such, settlements will be
made quarterly.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-12

To Ambrose kuckcr and Garry Lewis;
TNHERE is now on file In the Office Of the Clerk
/ Of the District Court Of Lee County, Iowa, at
Fort Madison, the petition of Henry Won Phul and
Theodore s. MeGiil, claiming Of vow the revival
Of q judgmentin favor Of plaintiffs against AM
the District Court Of said county, for the posses.
sion Of the north quarter OF section ten (l0l
in township sixty-sx t66) north OF range five (6)
west In Leccounsy Iowa and Eve cents damages, and
alleging that Garry Lewis holds, under or through
said kucker and toak possession subsequent to the
date of sail judgment. The prayer Is for re-
vival Of said Judgment ana writ Of restitution.
Unless YOU appear aud answor said petition or
before the second day II the May term ti859) OF
said court, judgment will be rendered against YOU
RANKIN, MILLER 4 ENHVER,
March IL, l869-d Plaintiff Au'ys.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-12

BLEssEDSEss IN SoRRoW.--There are times
when some great sorrow has torn the mind
from IL familiar supports, and !oya.sa those
defences whiehin prosperity seemed so sta
ble-when the most rooted convictions of the
reason seem rottenness, and the blossoms of
our heavenward imagination 20 up before
that blast MS dust--when our works and joys
and hopes with all their multitudes, and
pomp and glory, seem to 60 down together
into the pit, and the soul is left as a garden
that hath no water, and as bird cast out Of
the ness--in that day OF trouble, and Of
treading down perplexity, the noise Of vios
the mlrth Of the.timbrel, and the JOY Of the
harp, are silent in the grave. Blessed is the
man who, in the midst Of his utter wretched.
ness, far away from all creatures and from
all comfort, can yet be willing, amidst all hit
tears and his anguish, there to remain as long
as God shall please British Quar-.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-12
;PATT OF MISSOURI

STATE OF MISSOURI, s..
City and County of st. Louis.
On this 22d day Of January, 1859, before me tho
undersigned, a Commissioner duly commissioned
and qualified to take dispositions and acknowledge
me mis- Of deeds and other instruments Of writing
to Be used and recorded in the State Of Iowa. came
Stephen NJ. Edgell, known to me to be the Prcsi-
dent, and Richard q. Elliott, known 70 re to bo
the Secretary, OF the Missouri State Mutual Fire
and Marine Insurance Company Of st. Louis who,
b0ing duly sworn by e. their oaths declare that
the foregoing statement of the condition Of said
Company Ia true and correct TO the best Of their
knowledge and belief.
IL.sl CHARLES II. TILLsoN,
Commissioner for the State OF Iowa.
A. BRIDGMAN, Agent, Keokuk.
rnchlO-dlw
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-12

Leaves nett capital and Assetts, $3.50 ,s31es
Two hundred and sixty-three shousAnd nine
hundred and thirty dollars and sixtyfve cents
IL. The greatest amount allowed by Charter in
any one risk is 600.
II. No limit 10 fixed by Charter or Bylaws to
the amount Of insurance of the Company In any
one town. but care Ia taken to limit the amount In
any one exposure 70 $40 600.
i3 No limit is fixed by Charter or Bylaws to
the amount Of insurance by this Company In any
one block, but 10 taken az In No. IL preceding
"a. A copy Of the Act OF Incorporation Of this
Company and amendments thereto by the Legis-
laiure of Missouri, WAS died with Statement Of
March Ist 1858 In the ONCE Of the Auditor Of the
State OF Iowa, and Is hereby referred to and made
part of this Statement. All Of which In respect
fully submitted.
In witness whereof the Missouri State Mutual
Fire and Marine Insurance Company have caused
these presents 70 be signed BY their President their
common seal and the attcsation Of their Secretary
to be hereunto affixed, In the City Of Bt.
LIS. Louis, this ist day Of January eighteen
tl hundr ed and 6fty-nine.
fAttestl s. NJ. EDGELL, prest.
X. S. ELLIOTT, Secretary,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-12

AupiroR's 0rFICE Iowa.
IT'S hereby certified, that the humboldt Fire In
surancc Company Il New York, has fted In this
Office a renewed Statement, In accordance with sc
ton 8. chapter lag, Laws Ut 'b7, which receives
INV approval / do therefore renew the certificate
of Agency of John M. GrifRth, Esq, Tor lee
County, Iowa, which Is hereby continued In full
foree and eject for tie year 1859 1t is further
certified that the annexed is true copy OF the
Statement as flied.
Witness nv hand and seal at Des Moines, this
TL.s.l 14th day Of February, 1859.
). w. CATTELL,
Auditor Of State.
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Total Assets.

6. The amount Of liabilities due or not due to
banks or other creditors--nons.
g. Losses adjusted and due--none.
7. Losses adjusted aud not due---none.
s. Losses unadj usted-none.
g. " in suspense, waiting further proof-none.
TO- All other claims against the ComPany-none.
IL. The greatest amount insured In any one risk
is $50, 900.
II. The greatest amount allowed by the rules of
the Company to be insured in any 0ne se!e5, town,
village or block--No rules have been adopted.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-12

CT The New York Express states, on the
authority OF private letter from Hays coun-
ty, Texas, that four hundred slaves, from
Africa, have been landed on the coast Of Tex
as, within the last few weeks.
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g
M = =
M uri state Mutual Fire ana MAs
zine Insurance Company.

AUDITOR y OfgICE, IOWA.
TT IL hereby cert,f that he MISSOURI state hu.
/ ,n.i p,re and Marine Insurance Company VI
81. Louis. has ii ed in this Office renewed ente-
m~nt, in accordance with Section 3, Chapter l4s,
Laws Of 81, which receives my approval. ! 90
therefore r,nGw the certificate OF Agency " =.
Bril.man Ed, for Lee county, which II hereby
In full force and effect for the year l6ov
II ia fur her certified that the annexed II true
copy OF the Statement rs flied.
Witness my hand and seal ct Des Moines, 1oWa,
[Ls.l this second day OF February, lSs0.
j. w. CATTELLt
Auditor Of D1ote.
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STATEMENT Of the Humboldt. Fire Insurance

STATEMENT of the Humboldt Fire Insurance
Company Of the City Of New York, made to the
State Of Iowa on the lat day of January, 1852,
as required by an Act entitled "An ACT to regu-
late insurance Companies not incorporated by
the State Of Iewa.
l. The name and location Of he Company, the
Humboldt Fire Insurance Company, located in the
City of New York.
q The amount Of its capital stock is two hun
d red thousand dollars.
8. The amount OF its capital stock PAID up, TWO
b ndred thousand dollars.
A. The Assets Of the Company
LIST. The amount of cash on hand and In bank.
20, 1894
In hands Of Agents.. l,zos.o7
ID. Real estate owned by the Com
pany-none.
3D. Bonds owned by the Company,
New York State Stocks 70, lsT .oo
4th. Debts TO the Company Sc
cured by mortgage.............. ioI iua w w
5th. Debts otherwise secured,...... ~, 4ooo0
9Th Debts for premiums. Till
9TH. All other securities, interest
accrued January lst........".. A'soe.fo
Total Assets. $3.50 06l.44
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-12

ET Hon. j. B. Grinnell, Of this county,
has gone East to purchase large lot Of fne
sheep. We are glad to learn that Mr.. Grin
nell contemplates going into the wool bust
ness on an extensive scale, and would be
happy to hear Of others following his exam
pie. This is certainly one of the best coun-
tries in the world for raising sheep, and the
growing Of wool will certainly prove remu-
nerative,- Montezuma Rep.