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COroncr,s Inquest ON the Railroad
Disaster Near Albany, N. u.
ALBANY. August

ALBANY, august 4.
Coroner's inquest was held on the body
Of Charles Plympton, who came to his death
from injuries received by the falling of q
bridge on the Albany, Vermont and Canada
Railroad, over the Tomhannock Greek, while
engaged in regular train OF said Railroad
as Mail Agent, aud as said bridge was in a
rotten and unsafe condition, the jury believe
that those having charge Of the road should
be highly censured.
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ANOTHER TERRIBLE RAILROAD
DISASTER.
Thirteen Persons KILLED and Tv Q n :
" WOunded.

A terrible accident occsrred last night on
the Northern Railroad, near Schagticoke.-
The down train, due at Albany at 7:2O, was
passing bridge spanning the Tomhannock
Greek, when 1t was prccipitated ints the creek
below from height of from twenty to TWEEN
ty-hve feet. The water was about six to
eight feet deep.
At least thirteen persons are reported as
killed. Their names as far as known, are as
follows: Mrs. Schuyler, Of Albany; Mrs.
Cooley, wife of the Conductor, of Albany !;
Charles Berthelow, brakeman, of Albany ;
Charles Plimpton, Mail Agent, of Vermont
David Russell, Express Messenger, of Alba
ny; Patrick Connolly, Brakeman, of Green
bush.
Among the wounded are the following G..
s. Cooley, Conductor, Of Albany, badly
injured; Thos. Mccormick, News-boy, right
leg broken and otherwise injured; Michael
Flannery, Of Troy, a passenger, head cut,
chest bruised and supposed to be internally
injured.
Nine bodies had been taken out OF the
creek up to Ii O'Clock last night. Twenty
persons are wounded. 1t is thought there
are more dead bodies under the wreck.
The following are additional names of the
injured: John lesson, of Quebec, badly
Arthur Forbes, of Bytown, Ontario Co., not
badly Ghas. Perry, Clairmont, N. H.; q. X.
Prentice, of N. Y. city; j. G. Payne, of Day
ton, O.; w. S. Harris, Of Whitewater, Wis;
Thos. Talbot, Of N. Y. city; W. j. A. Fuller,
OF n. \. city.
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AIabAnl d

MoBrLK, Aug. 8.
Hon. james A. Stallworth, Democrat, has
been re- elected to Congress by 5000 votes.
In the Hid District, David Ciopton, Dem
ocrat, has a majority of 200 votes over 7. j..
Judge, Independent Southern Rights candi-
date.
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Oh ED,

On Friday morning, 9Th inst, in this city Joseph
II. Taylor, Esq, aged Al years.
The funeral will take place from his residence on
johnson ST., between 4th and 5th, this Saturday
morning at 10 clock.
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Republican Nominations.


The Republicans of Jackson Township will meet
in yERANDAH HALL, KEoKUE, ON SAIuR-
DAY, AUGUST 9Th, at 4 o'clock p. M, for the
purpose of appointing delegates to the County Re-
publican Convention, at Charleston, and transact
ing such other business as may be brought before
the Convention.
BY order of the Townsphip Republican Central
Commute. GEO. w. McCRAkY,
July 80, 1859. Chairman.
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metropolitan Hotel.

THIS large and we'll furnished Hotel, containing
L 100 rooms, has recently changed hands-A. l..
Gates retiring aud b. III. Skinner succeeding him.
j. W. Mason still remains as Superintendent
Both Messrs. skinner and Mason are we'll known
throughout the western country as gentlemen OF
experience in hotel keeping, and other assurance
necessary that the Metropolitan will be conduct
Cd in manner deserving the patronage Of the pub
lie. Board $l.50 per day.
July13-d3m
I INsEED OIL AND LARD OIL for sale by
- KELLOGG J. BIRGE,
July lid IS Main-st.
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Sr. Louis, Aug. g.

ST.. Louis, Aug.3.
The Democrats have elected one member
of the Legislature, two County Commission
ers and one Clerk. The Republicans have
probably elected the balance Of the candi-
dates.
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none other than the stock in the railroad for
which said particular bond was originally is
sued. And provided further, that when the
bond surrendered or exchanged may not have
been issued for railroad stock, the Mayor
shall transfer to the holder thereof such
railroad stock as be may deem best.
Sec. Q. That to carry out the exchange
and substitution Of bonds contemplated IN
preceding section, the Mayor and the Clerk
Of the Council, for the time being, shall ex-
ecute bonds of said City to such amount as
may be necessary therefor, TO be signed by
the Mayor and countersigLed by the Clerk Of
the Council, with the corporate seal of the
City affixed, in the sum of one thousand
dollars or FIVE hundred dollars each, being
dated, payable, and bearing interest, and
with coupons signed by the Mayor, as men
toned in the preceding section. And it shall
be the duty of the Mayor and Clerk to cancel
all bonds returned to the City for which new
bonds are given under the provisions Of this
Ordinance.
Sec. 3. The Mayor Of the City is hereby
further fully empowered to do all acts and
to execute oil instruments in writing neces
sary to transfer any and all railroad stock
belonging to the City Of kookuk, to ony per-
son or persons, as contemplated in the first
section Of this Ordinance, and in oil respects
to do and perform whatever may be necessa-
nv to give full effect to this Ordinance and
to accomplish the objects therein contem.
Nlatad
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AGENTN WANTED.

AGENTS WANTED.
A active intelligent Agent wanted for this city
"A and adjoining country forthe sale of Bartlett y
81 so Sewing Machine, new machine just intro
duced, and pronounced to be the beat for family
use offered to the public. To energetic
person with small capi al this is rare chance to
make money. Address, d. j. ROBINSON,
General Agent,
(P.O. Box 2ls4.) Cor. Lake and State sts.,
jy30dlw Chicago, Ill.
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~ Buildings, Merchandise, Mills, Factories,
Household Furniture and Dwellings insured at as
low rates other Companies who pay their losses
ii. ID. TEN-EYCk, Agent,
Office corner ID and MAR sts., keokuk, Iowa.
Aug7d1m
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NEW MAP OF LEE COUNTY,

YT,HE Subscribers propose publishing, At an early
l. day, complete Sectional and Property Map OF
Lee County, Iowa, on large scale and in the best
style.
1t will embrace all property divisions, with the
names Of the owners, the location OF all the pub
lie buildings, mills. factories &C.; also the trav-
eled rs we'll recorded roads, from actual sur
veys new in progress, besides streams, divisions Of
prairie and timber, and other natural features Of
the country.
This Map win be handsomely co lored and mount
cd, and an ornament to any public private room,
and from the large amount Of information now in
the hands and at the disposal of the subscribers
will, we hope contain few errors a. Ia possible
in q work of the kind.
We refer to our Maps Of Keokuk and Fort Madi-
~ specim ems of our work, and solicit for this
enterprise liberal support from property holders
and ali who feel interest in the welfare and pro-
gress of our county.
Fox i oTLEY, Civil Engineers.
N. MCCULLOUGH. JR.,
Civil Engineer and County Surveyor.
Keokuk, July Is, ls69-d&wlm
United States Express Company.
fNHE u. s. EXPRESS co. having dissolved
i themselves from the American Express Compa-
NY will continue AS heretofore, at their old stand
in Parsons Building on I'd street, TO do general
Express business between ali principal points from
keokuk, connecting with responsible lines running
South, through California, Oregon and European
countries.
All orders left at their Office will be prompt y
filled, and goods delivered to any part Of the CITY
FREk OF CHARGE.
Express leaves daily, Sundays excepted.
91Teegraphic dispatches received and sent
promptly.
c. III. TEN-EYCK,
m " II 1vS A
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Louis Napoleon and victor Emmnn
uei.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.--Private dispatches
announce the illness OF Senator jefferson
Davis. of Mississippi.
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RTNA INSURANCE COMPANY.
OF HARTFORD, COEN.-CAPfTAL $l,OO0,OOO.
CASH SURPLUS, july Isl, 1859, $1,000 ABB.
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The Looofocos helped to elect Gen. Harri.
son in ls40 by sneering at him as poor man
who lived in log cabin and imbibed hard
cider as a beverage. In the same sneering
way, indicating the aristocratic spirit of that
party, the Locofoco newspapers Of Iowa have
dubbed the Republican ticket in that State,
derisively, "The Plow Handle Ticket" be-
cause the candidates nran i ere FARMERS
They are themselves running two old office
holders, who have lived oil their lives upon
government pay; and they seem to consider
it a disgrace to have to contend with q couple
OF farmers; hence the sheer and tho derisiye
epitbet. Much good may it do them. The
farmers Of that farming State will nav them
back for it with compound nterest.-IPitts-
burg Gag.
Louis Napoleon and Victor Emmnn-
ucI.
The Paris correspondent Of the London
News says he has seen Turin letter, which
says that when Napoleon announced to Vic.
tor Emmanuel the terms of the treaty, he
said-"Has your majesty any observation to
make 7" The King, understanding at once
the situation, replied by the question, 'sHas
your Majesty anything to add? o The two
sovereigas bowed and parted.
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L pointed Mr.. G. l.. ALLEN their Agent for
this city, will on Friday, July 18th, remove to
Stuart Griffth's old Office on Second-st., west
side near Main. They will do an Express business
for all places in the United States, Europe, Cali
foraa. Their wagon will be in readiness to make
calls for all Express matter that may be offered.
July IL tha. dim
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NORTH AMERICAN INSU RANCE COMPANY,
OF HARTFORD, cT.-cAPITAL $500, 900.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS


board wanted.
A GENTLEMAN and wife want board in a re-
hspectable family or private boarding house
If required, references will be given. Address IT
ut this Office.
Aug6d3t
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PENN MUTUAL LIFE ms. co.
or PHILADELPHIA, PRNH.-cAPITAL $500, 900.
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General Insurance Agency.
COR. SECOND AND MAIN.

LIRE. LAKE. RIVER AND LIFE I'M
l. SURANGE promptly attended to st this Office.
Better and more IgDENsITY can be given at this
Agency than any other in this city and less trouble
after q loss.
HOME ms URANCE COMPANY, OF NEW YORK.
Cash Ca pi tai u, OOO.OO
Cash SURPLUS, JULY 1sr, 1859, 4457,823.
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CITY FIRE INSURANCE. COMPANY,
or NEW HAVEN, coNK.-cAPIrAL 5000, 900.
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The following Ordinance is now before the
City Council, and will be taken up at the
next meeting, Aug. llth:
ORDINANCE NO. 155.
An Ordinance providing for the sett element Of
City Indebtedness.
BE IL ordained BY the CITY Council Of the City or
Keokuk:
Section |. That for the purpose Of settling
the CITY indebtedness, the Mayor Of the City
ia hereby authorized, empowered and direct
ed that whenever any person holding and
who is the owner OF any City Bond of the
City of Keokuk, heretofore issued, may pre-
sent the same under this Ordinance, to issue
to such person for and ia exchange for each
bond go presented, with all the coupons fall
ing due on or after the lst of July, 1859,
thereunto attached, new bond Of equal
amount with said bond so returned to the
City, which said bond shall bear date Janua-
~ l, 1860, and be payable twenty years af-
ter date thereof, in the City Of New York,
with interest thereon from and after Janua-
nv, 1863, at the rate Of per cent. per an.
mum, payable lst day OF January, 1864,
1865 and 1866, and at the rate of 6 per cent.
thereafter, payable semi annually on the lst
of January and July each year. And fur
ther, that to each person who shall exchange
any bond OF the City heretofore issued.for a
new bond Of even amount, as above provided,
the Mayor is authorized, empowered and di.
rccted TO transfer railroad stock belonging
to the City, in the following proportions, the
same to be taken at its par value, to-wit !:
| For each $1,000 10 per cent. bond reed, $500
g $1,000 8 600
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GOLFERS & ROBERTSON,

CO. LIE RS 4 ROB RTBON,
GENERAL GROCERs,
NO. Is MAlN-ST,
Keokuk, Iowa.
CU4AK-cURED HAMS. choice lot for sale
~ by GOLFERS a ROBERTSON,
june 25-d rs Main street.
GU8AkCUKED DRIED BEEF for sale by
- GOLFERS d ROBERTSON.
je25d
IlEEF TONGUES for sale by
june25-d rs Main street.
rAsTLE MILLS Xxx QUINCY FLOUR for
~ sale by CULLIERS r. ROBERTSON,
je2bd Main street, near Third.
LSRENCH PRUNEs,
i Fresh Peaches,
Fresh Strawberries
English Currants,
Peeled Peaches,
Dried Peaches h Apples,
for sale by GOLFERS a ROBERTSON.
je25d
EMON SYRUP
IL Bakers Cocoa,
Bakers Chocolate,
Burnett's Extracts,
KareGinger,
cox's Gslatine,
Pearl starch,
Pearl Sage,
Tspioca,
Macaroni,
vermicelli,
Nutmegs,
Gloves,
and Mace,
for sale by COLLIERS ROBERTSON.
je7Td
TkuSHED, Powdered and Refined White ugars
~ Coverings Philadelphia Golden Syrup,
Belcner,s tt
for sale by CoLLIRRS ROBERTSON,
je27d
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The American Express Company
TIE nUxlNEsS PUBLIC:

.Ipiv 10 'so-aIm
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-03-03

CAPTURE OF HORSE THIEF.-A few even ings since, Mr. James Graydon on his way from Fort Buchanan to Casa Blanca encoun- tered Solitary horseman" spying about the corral of the Fort in a suspicious manner. Be- ing challenged by MT. Graydon, who suspected he was thief, the stranger gave such answers as induced Mr. G. to threaten to shoot him if he did not halt and surrender, at the same time calling the guard. Thus persuaded, the strange gentleman gave himself up, and being conduct ed to a light, proved to be one Benty, formerly a sergeant in Company K, lst Dragons, who deserted from the Fort some two years ago. and since that period has followed the lucrative, though somewhat dangerous business, of horse stealing, making his home at HermOsillo, So- nora His horse, fine saddle, and revolver, became the property of Graydon, who deserves much credit for the capture. Now, accommo- dated with an appropriate set of irons Mir. Bently looks at the worl through the grates of the guard-house at Fort Buchanan. He has stolen many fine horses from this section, and richly deserves hanging, but in the absence of law will probably escape by serving out the three remaining years of his enlistment at hard labor
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-03-03
S. H. LATHROP, Director of the Mines, Tubac.

OVERLAND MAIL NOTICE Change of Hour. V On and after 3d December, the Overland Mail Stage will leave San Francisco for St. Louis and Memphis at 12 o'clock M. on Monday and Friday of each week. Overland Express for Visaa, Fort Tejon and Los Angeles, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at l2 o'clock M
 Overland Mail Company (via Los Angeles.)- Tariff of Prices. From San Francisco, or from any point on the route between San Francisco and Fort Yuma, 90 terminus of Pacific Railroad, Ft Smith, Ark, $1OO; From San Francisco to Visalia, $2O; From San Francisco to Fort Tejon, $50; From San Francisco to Los Angeles, $40; From San Francisco to Fort Yuma, $7O; From Los Angeles to Fort Yuma, $40. Way fare 10 cents per mile; no charge less than dollar.
 LOUIS McLANE,
 Agent O. NJ. Co.,, San Francisco.
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-03-03

FARmNG-Riding along the Sonoita Valley few days since it was cheering to see the in- dications of something to eat in the future Barley is well out of the ground looking green and vigorous There is prospect that consid- erable corn twill be planted, and number of enterprAia,, citizens intend to raise some vege- tables. " this respect there's good time coming% fH
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-03-03
Military News.

Colonel Bonneville, at present commander of the Military Department of New Mexico, will visit Fort Buchanan some time in March on tour of inspection He will be accompanied by a portion of his staff
 Captain Ewell, now commanding at Fort Btu chanan, is to be superseded in command by Brvt. Lieut.. Col Reeves 8th infantry who is daily expected at the fort The numerous friends and acquaintances of Capt Ewell in this section, will regret his removal from the com- mand of the post; at the same time it is a mat ter of congratulation that if change must be made we are to have such gallant and court eous officer as Col Reeves. One company of the Sth infantry is to take post at Fort Buchan- an in place of company lst Dragons, Lieut. Lord, who will proceed at once to Fort Fill more. In leaving Fort Buchanan, Lieut. Lord carries the warm regards and best wishes of many friends Besides the command of his company, Lieut. Lord has fulfilled the ardu- ous and responsible duties of Quartermaster and A. A. C. s. of the post for long time past and in these departments as we'll as in the varied service incident to a frontier post has shown himself highly competent, active and deserving young officer. His absence at this time with his company, will be much re- gretted, as it is impossible to act against the Indians with any success without mounted men,
 Fort Thorn has been abandoned and the troops ordered to Fort Fillmore
 new military post, to be garrisoned by three companies of Dragons, is to be estab- lished in the Navajos country; also an infan- try post at Beae's Crossing on the Colorado River. There are rumors of new post at the Pimo villages, in this territory
 Forty recruits for the troops now at Fort Blu chanan, are daily expected.
 Capt Van Bocklin, of the Q. M. Depart ment has been ordered to Fort Buchanan. He is now being tried by Court Martial, for al- lodged misconduct, the charges being preferred by Major Backus.
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-03-03

TIE INVASION OF SANTA CRUz--A band of Papagoes, wbo have been for long time roam ing around this section of country, lately stole, in open day and in full view of the owner, four horses from Hoyt's Ranche, near Calabasas Driving the animals, the Indians made for the Mexican town of Santa Cruz, six miles from the boundary line. Information being sent to Captain Ewel at Fort Buchanan he instantly dispatched Lieut. Lord with twenty-six troopers in pursuit. Following the trail until it led into Santa Cruz, the Lieutenant sent his interpreter, James Graydon, to ask permission from the Prefect for his troop to enter the town Gray don managed the affair very skillfully and ob- tained leave for a small party to enter Imme- diately the illustrious hidalgos of Santa Cruz were astonished by the sudden appearance of Lieut. Lords company charging down the main street directly to the Papago camp which was surrounded in no time
 This was little more than the authorities had bargained for, and when Lieut. Lord an nouneed that he he had come for the thieves and the stolen property, the Prefect and Militia ry Commandante made urgent remonstrance, and ended by serving upon the officer in com mand a verbose document to the effect that his invasion was unlawful it was not proper for him to take the Indians, and requesting him to withdraw instantly, with his force. To this re- quest the Lieutenant made brief but charac- tic reply, namely, that he had come for the h. dians and d-d if he wouldn't have them L. at the same time ordering his men to siege five horses and three Papagos. The Mexican Com mandante immediately called upon the people to fly to their arms, and the "long rolp' beat in the main plaza. There was a fine chance at that instant for big row, but having secured his prisoners and not feeling disposed to fight the entire population of Santa Cruz with his small force, Lieut.. L. gallopped off, leaving the town in high state of indignation and in a few hours the three Indians were safe in the guard house at the Fort where they will prob ably remain for some time as security for the good conabct of the Papago tribe The whole affair was managed with boldness and address, and all concerned deserve much credit The immediate capture of these thieves will have a good effect upon the Papagoes, who have it in their power to do vast amount of damage in the way of stealing. There is no doubt that they have been in the habit Drumming off stock and crossing the line to find refuge and mar ket for their plunder, receiving aid and encour- agement from the Mexican authorities as all who steal from Americans do.
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-03-03
OFFICE SONORA EXPLORING < MINING Co.,,

Tubac, Feb lU, lSos. JOHN STREET, killed in rencontre with O one Antonio Ellsner, on the 25th of December, 1858. Both persons were in the employment of this company Streit was a German by birth, aged about 30; he was a cabinet maker by trade and at the time of his death "head carpenter" of the pany. His family yet reside in Germany but he is said to have relatives living San Antonio, Texas. His friends learn the particulars of his death and his legal representatives can obtain the amount due him, on application to
 s. H. LATHROP,
 Director of the Mines, Tubac.
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-03-03
Indian Expectations.

In order that our readers in ''the States" may have an idea of the manner in which the people of Arizona are plundered by Indians, we give a few cases that have come to our knowledge within the past few weeks There are number of other instances which are omit ted for want of names and dates Most of these depredations were committed by the Pinal and Coyetero bands of Apaches
 Jan Took two cows and a mule from Pat agonia Mining Company traced to the Chri- cahui mountains.
 Dec H. Apaches killed New Mexican tra- der, near Calabasas Ranche took the mule train, destroyed the goods and escaped.
 On the 18th, took eight mules from Senor Ochoa, who resides eight miles from Fort Bu- chanan. No pursuit
 On the 18th, took twenty head of cattle out of the corral at Fort Buchanan-followed, and fifteen head recovered Also, on the same day, took eleven mules from Mir. Yancy, at Tubac, and being pursued lanced three mules.
 On the l9th three horses taken from Fort Buchanan No recovery.
 On the 2Oth, twelve cattle taken from the fort
 On the l6th four oxen taken from Captain Rowlet near Tucson No recovery
 On the 22d, twenty-two oxen taken from Se- nor Chavis, near Tucson. No recovery.
 25th, Attack on Sergeant Berrys party, at Whetstone Springs, twenty-two miles from Fort Buchanan sergeants Berry and Kelly killed {; also, three mules killed and one carried off, Kelly was native of Ireland and had been 20 years in the service Berry was an Ameri- can, from Weston, Mo, and had served fifteen years Both had just received an honorable discharge" and were on their way to "the States"
 On the 18th took two cattle from Mir. Good rich. No recovery.
 On the 18th, took eleven head of horses from Findlay's Ranche. No recovery.
 Feb l2, killed mule belonging to James v Graydcn, at Casa Blanca, three miles from the fort
 On the l5th drove off all the cattle belong ing to Mr. Axe Immediate pursuit by Messrs Axe and Davis, and the property recovered.
 On the l6th, killed donkey and a COW and calf at Arivaca Ranche also stole two horses
 On the 2Oth, all the animals belonging to Tomacacari Mission, three miles from Tubac, taken in broad day Immediate pursuit by Mir MCvy and Captain Sharp, and the ami mals retaken.
 On the 18th, band of Papagoes took three horses from Hoyt's Ranche. Pursued by Lieut.. Lord to the Mexican town of Santa Cruz; three men and five horses taken.
 On the 2lst a COW, belonging to Mir. Wods- worth, killed within short distance of the dwelling house The same night, Indians were shot at nd driven away from Mr. Axes house.
 On the 18th, two oxen belonging to a Mexi- can taken on the road between Tubac and Tucson