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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-05-24
An ErOnaut throws away His
Life.

The telegraph has annouced the death
of Mr.. Conner, young eronaut, who
attempted an ascension in New York, on
the 10th, during a gale Of wind. The
zri6une's report says:
The ascension was from the Palace Gar
den,., i'm the upper part of the city. The bal
loon, during imitation, was so swayed by
the wind as 10 come in contact with large
lamp, which was dashed in pieces. Mrs.
Conner wished to 60 up with her husband,
but he said to her, "My dear, you must
wait until the next time" The spectators
urged him not to attempt the ascension,
and so did Mr.. Conner's friends, but he
would not listen to them. All was ready,
the balloon rocked in frightful manner; ;
Mr.. G. bade an sffectionate adieu to his
wife and intimate friends, entered the car,
gave the signal; the balloon, instead of
rising perpendicularly from the ground,
lunged off in westerly direction.
The monster body, driven by the squall
that just then arose, demolished a large tras
parency with which it came in contact,
and striking the metal cornice Of the ball
and concert building, bent it like so much
thin lead. The wind subsiding, the bal
loon rose above the high ornaments on the
building referred to, and then suddenly
collapsed, and with its basket and occupant
instantly disappeared from sight. A scene
of the widest confusion now ensued, Mrs.
Conner, and a female relative who accom-
panied her, fainting and falling helpless
upon the ground.
Loud shrieks rent the air, both inside
and outside the Garden, and the frantic
people rushed hither and thither without
knowing why or wherefore.
The collapsed balloon and Mr.. Conner
were found on the roof of the building,
insensible, and he died in the arms of his
wife at IL o'clock the same evening. His
death was caused by striking against the
ornaments of the building. Before get
ting into the car, hole in the balloon was
pointed out to him, which he tied up with
a string, and remarked cody that at
might cause burst and spill him OUT
Come. was pupil of Wise, and the lat
ter'made the balloon which was to have had
capacity for carrying up two persons, but
could carry but one. A law suit between
Conner and Wise was the consequence,
and Conner went direct from the trial of
the case to the Garden remarking to Wise,
as he left the court room, u am going up
to-day, and suppose you'll be glad if |
never come back" verifying the adage that
amany true word is spoken in jest"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-05-24
Preserve The Birds.

The owners of the land can have birds,
or they can have destructive iusects-it
depends upon them to choose which. II
they like yermin on their trees and crops,
on the tops, the branches, roots every.
where, then they will get rid of the birds
of course. But if the pretty, singing,
hopping, flying bright eyed birds are pre-
ferred to cankerworns, circulous, grubs,
and all manner of unsightly worms and
bugs, why then they must get rid of or
punish the boys and men that hurt the one
cause the other TO increase and multiply
and devour. They will even take particu-
lar pains to put up boxes and houses for
wrens and sparrows, and the like, 10 live in,
and to feed those that stay among us in
winter.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-05-24
MEMrs. Francis D. Gaze, or Missouri

EEL Mrs. Francis D. Gage, or Missouri,
formerly of Ohio, might claim the nomi
nation of President, under tho authority
Of Mr.. Beacher, shaving brought up six un-
ruly boys" whose aggregate hight would
form column SO feet high in honor of
their mother, who will all vote the RePub-
lican ticket In 1850, with but one excep-
ton, and be has not yet attained his major
ity. Not one of them smokes or chews
tobacco, or stimulates the inner man with
intoxicating beverages. Mrs. Gage is also
the mother Of two daughters.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-05-24
Another Real Life Romance.

The citizens of Columbus and visitors
at the Capitol viii recoIlect beautiful
young girl, apparently "sweetsixteen," ," who
daily carried about the Legislative Halls
and State offices, handsomely wrought
basket containingthe plumpest and sweetest
oranges. Oh, yes! everybody remembers
Ettie, the beautiful orange girl, and have
wondered in what nook she has hidden for
the past wo months, for no more her sweet
face and girlish form is seen in the Capt.
and interesting clerks with great admira-
tion for the rotuuda, are obliged to forego
glimpses of the nealest gathered foot trip
ping up the marble stairs.
Everybody about the State House ad-
mired Elite, but it was with respectful
admiration, and if a gruff legislator was
tempted TO jest with the girl or make light
remarks, he was restrained BY the modest
demeanor and pure soul look appealing
from her heayen-blue eyes. >
Ettie always brought full basket, and
went tripping home with an empty one,
and her scarlet silk purse filled with silver
coin. She was the sole dependence of a
widowed, palsied mother, and her noble ef-
forts to keep away want were known, and
made the fruit from her basket ten timea
sweeter.
When the great Union Meeting of the
Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio Legisla.
lures was held in -Ohio's Capitol, the beau
tiful orange girl was tripping about, dis
posing Of her fruit to the "sons of the
South" and receiving the homage of ad
mining glances from all.
At the end of one of the halls, viewing
the noble row of priDcely residences OF
Third street, stood youthful member o
the Tennessee Legislature, when he wa.
startled by a silvery voice asking:
"Buy an orange, sir"
"How do you sell themi" said the stran
ger, looking into her eyes.
"Five cents each, said the maiden, hold
ing large one towards him.
"Cheap."
@Indeed they are."
This introduction opened the way for ,
prolonged and serious conversation, il
which the girl artlessly revealed to th'
stranger the poverty Of her home, and th'
necessity of her supporting her sick moth
er. He was so struck with the girls man
ner and singular beauty, that be secretly
resolved to visit her home and become
more intimately acquainted. He did so
and after successive visits, won the conf
dence and love of the maiden, and hel
mothers consent to their marriage, and
when he wen. back TO his Southern home
it was with promise to return in a fort
night for his bride. He came, and nov
the manly Southerner and the beautiful
orange girl are man and wife. He hat
taken her, the fairest of the fair to bi
Southern home, to dwell with him and be
aged mother, in opulence, the idol of he
husband, and blessing of the whole neigh
borhood. +
What an inducement 70. constant sup
ply of beautiful, virtuous orange girlsL
Cin. Gazette.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-05-24

PRovrRBs WORTH PREsERy1Ne.-Hzsty
people drink the wife seolding hot.
Death is the only master who takes hs
servants without character.
A sour-faced wife fills the tavern.
Content is the mother of good diges-
tion.
When pride and poverty marry togeth-
er, their children ara want and crime.
Where hard work kills ten, idleness kills
q hundred men.
Folly and pride walk side by side.
He that borrows binds himself with hn
neighbors rope.
He that's too good for good adsice, i
too good for his neighbors company.
Friends and photographs never hattsr.
Wisdom is always at home to those who
call.
A silver tongue and . brasen facs coYer
heart of steel.
The firmest friends ask the fswest f.
vors.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-05-24
Fearful Tragedy In Orange, New
jersey


the building occupied as a dwelling and
blacksmith shop BY . man named Hobbs,
and standing in the lane off Main street,
near the market, in Orange, was discover
ed to be on fire. The alarm was given,
and the people hastened to the place, but
found it impossible to save the premises.
They forced an entrance, went up stairs,
and succeeded in extricating Mrs. Hobbs,
her five children. and a little girl, the
daughter of neighbor, from the burning
house. They were all badly burned, but it
is thought that Mrs. Hobbs and two of
the children will recover. The remaining
three, and also the other little girl, died Of
their injuries.
The suspicious Of ofsyerybody were direct
ed to Hobbs, the husband and father, as
the author Of this tragedy. A short time
before the discovery of the fire, be was
seen by several persons to hasten from bis
dwelling, and make his way out of the
village toward Bloomfield. As be was Of
ten in difficulty with his wife, and of
known incorporate habits, this occurrence
was not calculated to create attention.
The neighbors had repeatedly been called
to his house to separate him from his wife,
whose life he frequently threatened. For
ten days past be had been several times at
tackled By delirum tremens. He was fol-
lowed to Bloomfield, discovered and arres
ted.
Mrs. Hobbs is described by her neigh
bors as quiet and peacsable, though igno-
rant womsn; and her situation, coupled
with a drunken man menacipg her life,
and brutally beating her upon slight prov.
ocation, had excited general commiseration.
M Y. Post.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-05-24

HA disagrssahle old bachelor, vhoss
proposal to marry was refused for the
fifteenth tins lass week. BY . young lady.
was heard, Immediately attsr The refusal
to deliver most bittsr phiiPpic against
the fair sex in general and in ecncludlng,
remarked athat the reason Why Adam was
pnt to sleep before the creation Of Eve
from his rib, by in the fact that L be had
been awake, be never would have coussn-
ted to any such outrage upon his future
peace, or that Of his brsthrsn."
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-05-24
Items Of wit and Hunor.

- Items Of Wit and Hum0fs
Ths wrath Of soldiers b greatest We
imagine, when i is in tents (intsuss.
A French breakfast salteelIass end
a muffin.
The boy who lost bis balance ON the foof
found il shortly afterwards on the ground.
The resolute man who planted himself
on his good intentions, has not yet sprout-
ed.
To BE- worthy of an ofics now,ardavs
one must be unworthy Of anything else.
lam afraid you viii come 70 want, . said
an old lady to a young gentleman.
81 have come to want already" he rs-
piled, u want your daughtsrp
A young lady, when told 10 exercise for
her healh, said she would jump At an offer
and run her own risk. =
I A question for discussion vas brought
before dowu-esst Lyesum. aCan . Big
man ache harder than q little mani"
ASlx Ysxas' Csu1sn or ANErpIx.-
SIX years ago lady residing ct North
Sandwich, swallowed . needle, sccidental-
ly, and was much scared at first, but find-
ing no Inconvenience from it she ceased to
think Of It. A few days since she felt .
pricfing sensation in her foot, and soon sE
ter the needle was extracted from the ont
er side of foot, near the little joint. Shs
has suffered no inconvenice since.
Deaf Lady.-"What's your nsmeF
Young Lady.-aAugustus Tyler
Deaf Lady-aBless me, what name.
Bust his Bilsr. Eliza, you must be ma
king fun of me-"
A contemporary asks if we can throw
any light upon kissing. We don't want
to-the thing IS done just as well IN the
dark.
We might pardon the ungrstsful if they
would forget who are their enemies Is
speedily and completely as they often for
get who we're their enemies as speedily and
completely as they often forget who were
their friends.
A bachelor friend of ours left . board
ing house in which there were q number
of old maids, on account Of .the uisera-
Bile faif"set before him at the table" -
A poet says athe wind kisses The waves"
That is probably the akiss for blow which
the Scriptures commend.
"Jim," said one. .youngstsr to another. On
the Fourth-"Jim, lend me two cents, will
yerf I got up so early. that I spent all
my money before breakfast. / didn't
think the day was going to be 50 long"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-05-24
60 a,,l., I,,..,A., ~. h

~A darkey preacher sross % an
nounce his text Is follows: "ln Dc fust
pistyl Of Clover, and two hundsd and
nintsy-fast werse-," "Hold up Doctor!
shouted one of his hearers; you have gee
into the wrong book; you mean she pistol
Of Timothy, ! s'poser Ths pssschsf hss-
i,ated moment with . very profound
look, and said: "Well, / must cave in, dis
time; though ! kuow'd dat de taxi IVES
somewhere amongds grassesr
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-05-24

~An exquisi,ely y-dressed young gen.
tleman, after buying another seal to dan
gle about bis delicate person, said to the
ieweler that "He would-ah like to have-ah
something engraved on it-ab, to denote
what he was" gsCertainly, certainly
Twill put cipher on it," said the tradss-
man.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-05-24

One hundred years ago there was not 3
white man in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana,
or Illinois Territories. Then, what is now
the most fourishing part of America was
as little known as the country around the
mountains Of the Moon. It was not until
1859 that the hunter Of Kentucky, the
gallant and adventurous Boon, left his
home in North Carolina to become the
first settler in Kentucky. The first pio-
neer of Ohio did not settle till twenty
years after this time. A hundred years
ago Canada belonged 10 France and
the whole population of The United
States did not exceed q million and
a half of people. A hundred years ago
the great Frederick of Prussia, was per-
forming those great exploits which have
made him immortal in military annals, and
with his little monarchy, was sustaining a
single handed contest with Russia, Austria
and France, the three great powers of Eu-
rope combined. A hundred years ago the
United States were the most loyal part Of
the British Empire, and on the political
horizon no speck indicated the struggle
which within a score of years thereafter es-
tablished the greatest republic of tho
world. A hundred years ago there were
but four newspapers in America; steam
engines had not been imagined, and rail-
roads and telegraphs had not entered the
remotest conceptions of man. When we
cease to look back at it through the vista
of history, we find that to the century
which has passed has been allotted more
important events, in their bearing upon the
happiness of the world, than any other
which has elapsed since the creation. A
hundred years hence, what will be the de.
velopmsntsi
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-05-24

ARMrs. Partipgton told Bsnus. the
other day, In confidence that young m.a
had committed infanticide BY blowing hs
brains up in state Of delirium trsmsu-
dous, and the corner was holding con-
quest over his remains.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-05-24

NA certain barrister, who was remark.
able for coming into court with dirty hands
observed that be chad been turning over
Coke" II should have thought that it
was Goals you have been turning over" OBJ
served wag.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-27

IscRKAsIso.-S Since the k, Fl. ID. Nj. 4 M.
Railroad--we wish they had shorter name
commenced RAINING two trains day, their
business has increased largely. The receipts
from freight and passengers have doubled
within a fe~ weeks, and are steadily increas-
ing. The late revival of our wholesale trade
with the interior has visible effect upon the
bas ness Of this road.
By tie present arrangement, passengers
can come 10 from keosauqua and all that
region of cou ptry, spend fully six hours here
trading or visit. ng, and return home the same
evening. Ii il always true that as the ia
clities for getting ouf OF town are increased,
the travel in TO town il proporhonabiy IN
creased.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-27
90 Nj Nj l. kCIAI..

DAILY GATE CrrY or~ics,
Keoknk, Sept. Gath. I
FL0uR--supsrfne, 81 90 Spring wheat, OK
ira, 81 50, Fall wheat, extra, 81 Is
BRAN AND SHORTS, 4eto 5s per Ice.
CORN old in good demand Is to Is.
BARLEi-sprng4 oa5Oc.
WHEAT In good demand. Fall 81 60 ~ Isl
Spring so to qoc.
OASIS TO 20, active demand
RYE--4o to - in good demand.
PoTAIoEs-20 to IS by the load re.ail35.
GROCERIEs--New Orleans sugar, fair s4a2,
prime u TO 10, clarified l1!al2 crushed and loaf
I2Atol3. MolssSes-Plantation4 oto 45e, s.. III. Is
to As, Golden Syrup, IS TO Use. cctse-Rit1 10
TO ut. Java 10 To zoe. Laguyrs TO Is 10 IL. Rice
64s7
soAF-PaIm sle, Family sAej German, (cin-)
10 II.
CANDLEs-star II to IS, stearins ID, Mould
III summer pressed.l5
LARD--la TO III retail l5c.
BUTTER--common 10 to ii Choice ID to 10
retail III
LEATHER-sole IS to Csc; Harness 27i.
E1DEs-Dry 10 10 leA green, !. to Sc green
sheep pslts 40 to Tic; green bog skins %.
HAY-Prairte 81 10 81 Is; Timothy l. Hunga
rian, ssa 10 s9 Baled do. slo3 to sli Retail, 81
to Is
sKEDs.-Hungarisn Grass .2sa2e Timothy 81
so to so Flax Seed, 90asl 90.
sUNDktEs-0nions, 80 to 60; Eggs, 81 to 10
Feather, 5oc TO S5c White Beans, 10 TO so.
FRUIT-Dried apples, 40 to 65 per bush
Dried psachest 81 30 10 800; haisinE, 81 80 &C
3 IS
CHEESE--W. r. i8sIl Denmark . to 10.
PR0vIsI0NS-Hams IL 10 l34; Shoulders 81 to 8;
clear sides II to 10.
BEEF-lAa3tc gross; 30 to 44e per quarter.
sHEkP-sI 80 10 81 rs p head.
H0GS.--prsssed s. 90 TO Sc 90.
SALT--d. A., 81 40 to As per sack Ksnaw.
ha, lo422o per bbl.; Liverpool, 81 sos2 90 POI
sack. Lake 81 Is to So Is n bbl.
ISH--Mackerei, No. $40 to SCI = Dbl; No
1915 TO SIT; No. ; $l2tosls. White, No. 81 81
10 IS rs n half bbl. Cod Ftsh 5to 60 n.
RAG s23 to 2fc.
OLD IR0S-t TO sc per N Brass s to Ice pei
h.; Copper III to lac per h.
ExcHAssK.~on Nov York for currency pei
cent; torsold per cent. st Louis per cent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-27

ETBLAcKwoop's MAGAZINE for Septem.
Der contains "a Sketch Of the Life and
Character of Sir Robert Peel !" ''The Ro-
manoe OF Agostoni;' Great Wits, Mad Wits
liking Arthur and His Round Table ;""The
Struggle at Melazzo;" "The tower OF Lon
don I" and "Norman Sinclair
We have had occasion TO commend this
Magazine, and the British Qaarterlies re-
published with il, to the attention Of our
readers often heretofore.
Terms Of Magazine SO, and for Magazine
and four Quarterlics $40. Published By
Leonard Scott Co., N. Y.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.

La The stomach prepares the elements VI the
bile and b!ool aad Fit does the work feehly ard
imperfecty, liver and other vexatipus diseases are
tGs certain resali. ssoon, therefore, as any Af.
Elections of this kind are perceived, we may rest
assured that the digestive organs ost Of order
The FIRST and only thing to be done is to admins.
ter specific which will act directly on the stonach
THE main-spring Of the animal machinery. For
this parpose We can confidently recommend DIR. j.
H0SIETTEk'S CELEBRATED STOMACH BIT
TIERS, which have snatcAed hundreds firm an I'M
timely grave. Acting alternative and a
tonic il strengthens the digestion, changes the
condition of the blood and thereby gives regular
ity to the system. Try them, ana be convinced of
their many excellent qualities.
For sale by druggists and dealers generally ev-
| erywhere.
Sold by r. GIBBONS, A. j. WILKINSON, BARrLKrr
KAYE A Co., and }. BRADxs.
Sent. 70, '60-daw
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-27

HAT SToRx. intended some time ago
10 notice the new Hat Store started by Bur-
kilt Il Co., and as il is not yet too late, we
will say that they are in the room next to
Cox Sheliey's, and have large assortment
of Hats and Caps Of all styIss, qualities, and
prices, besides trunks, umbrellas, and other
notions. DR. Burkitt 10 an energetic and
agreeable business pan, and his partners are
too favorably kncVh to require notice.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-27
GETx DIspENsARX.

Remember that the City Dispensary ID open eve
ry day frsm 10 to III O'Clock n IN, when the poor
can receive Medical and Surgical advice gratu-
itously.
No charge for medicines when thorinsd by the
Mayor, proper repres eptative Of the City Coun-
Gil.
Prompt attendance Ia required, as no cases will
receive attention after the hour specified.
.sept2Id-- - &c. HUGHES, Dean.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-27

~ r. humphrey. Auction and Com
II. mission Merchant, No. Bates House.
Regular Auction Sales Taesdxy, thursday
sud Saturday mornings; also every evening. bar.
niture sales every Saturday morning.
~ Particular attention given to sales IN me
country. afRi
TUSI received from the American Clock Co.
~ large lot of 20 hour aadS day elceks, Assorted
styles. 1t No. b Bates House.
Seps1th d y. HUMPHREY.
| } kCElVED this Gay, on consignment, cases 1T
Ilfne Calf Boots be closed out Immediately,
No. Estes House. lseptt2
TusT received from the manufacturers large lot
~ of Hoop hts; also, large consignment OF
Hosiery, at Nc. Estes House
septi2d s8ft
NOW ON hand large stock OF. Jewclry of every
IN variety; also Stationery and Notions OF all
kinds. Merchants and peddicrs will do well TO call
aud examine this stock 1T will be closed out very
low. ID. K. III MPHkEl,
Septic Auctioneers
IUsr received Pocket Cutlery Of every variety
- and quality, aud large assortment of Table
Cutlery, also lot of Plated Table and Tea Spoons,
at No Estas House. lseptl2dI
lust received large consi nment of Table Cut
my56 DR.. HUMPHREY.
A VALUABLE HOUSE AND LOT in this city
n for sale, or will be exchanged tor Farm
Apply to d. Y. HUMPHREY.
my2sd
Tusr received consignment OF hne loetet
- Knives direct from manufacturers, which viii
prices. Iapl6dl b. r. HUMPHREY Ag't.
I HAVE been appointed sole Agent for the sais Of
Frank Chemical Writing Fluid, which for
col1tn ercisl and school purposes is highly recon-
mended equal to the best in the market.
ap2sd b. +. HUMPHREY.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-27
Nessfaa OF synod /.

The Synod Of Iowa will commence it's an
nual session, this evening, at the Presbyte.
rian Church, corner of High and Fourth
streets. The Moderator, Rev. Mr.. 6illett,
will preach the opening sermon at half past
seven O'Clock. The public are invited.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-27

WONDERFUL Yesterday about noon we
received by mail, Davenport daily papers Of
tue 10Th, Goth, 2lst, and I'D, and Muscatine
dailies Of the 20th, 2lst, 22i and Oath
What despatch Wonderful mail arrange
menLs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-27

Nav BunDRo.-W orkmen are engaged in
putting up building for Hubenthal & Ewers
on the Levee, next TO Connable d Smyth's.
III 10 rs by so feet, will be two stories high,
OF brick and stone, and will be used as a
meat shop and ice house.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-27
WIDE AWAKE co. A.

Are requested TO meet At their hall, on Fifth
street, between Main and johnson, this evening
at O'Clock, TO me- e arran gemsnts shout going t.
Carthage on Friday. a full attendance is earnest
ly desired. By order OF the Captain.
Kep27dlt
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-27

IT. The break on the Northern road was
promptly repaired, and train went over by
midnight. They were all right yesterday.