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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-11-09

ON First-st.. bet. Main A. Johnson.
lI0RsEs, DUGGIEs and CARRIAGES Of the
L best class always ready for hire.
Horse eoardedby the day or week, at prices TO
suit the tines.
Trans; ent customers accomm odated.
Order for the Omnibus To ran to and from the
Railroads ard steam boats left at the Stable the
ST. Charles Hotel, will be promptly attended to.
decl0l .NANORNDAL.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-11-09

Cars roe from Chicago to Pittsburgh without
Change, connecting with she
GREAT PENNSYLVANIA CENTRAL. R,R
70 New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore
and Washington City, and all the in
terror towns OF pennsylvanis,
New Jersey, New York,
Maryland, &c.
Merchants by taking thir route will have the
bfoebt Of al The Eastern markets at no addlti
cost
gT~ Baggage Checked Through.
Trains leave the Depot, Canal street, west side,
Chicago daily on the arrival of trains fro u the
West and Northwest.
Connecting at CrestIine with Cleveland and Lake
Shore Railroad To Dunkirk, Buffalo, Niagara
Fails New York, ana Boston, and ali the iute-
rior town Of New England via New York Gem
trail aud New u ark and Erie Railroads. Also,
south to Columbus. ZanesyiNe, Newark Mount
Vernon stsubeuyiIe, Wheeling, aud interior
towns Of Ohio and Virginia.
Tie above trains eJnncct ut Forest with train On
Mad &tiver Hoad to Sprin gfeld, Urbana, Dayton
and Cincinnati. also, with trains at Lima foi
Dayton and Cincinnati direct.
gT- Fare as Low as By any other route.
! Passengers bonnd East will find this route bott
/ pleasant and gr spablR ptssing through lay VI
the largest and hne.t cti,s 10 the United States.
! Passengers arriving IN Chicag3 on any II th,
\ roads will find attentive theck agents atthe tepos
TO receive checks aud convey baggs sc free of char
1 TO The Pittsburgh and Lhicsgo ears.
! gY~ Sleeping Cars accompany each train
Tickets for sale at all the principal Ticket 0fhee
/ i'm the " est ana az rho Cemp.ny's Qfca, corner 81
/ Randolph and D2arbgn strests, or at the Depot
1 " ssf side, Chicago.
4 Be particular and ask for tickets by Ft Wayne
! DAN. W. BOSS,
Genl Wesfern Passenger Ag't, Chicago.
J. II. MOORE Com and Gen. Ct, chie4go.
Freight OF ali kinds VIII be carried from Chiesg
to All points East, at all timet, at low rates a
any o her Railroad route.
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-11-09
Baltimore and Ohio
Ia yzssss.:x Ir
RAILROAD.
GRE EATNATIoNAL RoUTEu
u IL z q n n y ~ "A IA N Y = 4 Il ~
TsERNTSATES 81 Washington and Baliim ore on
i The East, ard Wheeling, Plsinwood and Park
ersburgh tho West, at which places IT nnltes
with Railroads, Steamers, &C.,
For and from oil points West, South
west and North-west.


This Il the only reute 10 Washington City.
phiIadcl hla Acw lDTk aud Boston, at the cost of
a titkc. 10 Bas'o4 aion by other lines.
THE0U1H TICKETS to the Eastern Citt 8 can
be procgr,a Via WashintoI City at sddisioual
cbarg> II 81.
as~ TIVE ss Qaick and Fare g. Low as b. any
othtG route.
sLEEAISd CARS attached to all The Mig ht
Trains.
Itqaire for Tieketsyi VIA the Baltimore ani Ohio
Railroad Al any of the psthclpel railroad ON ca IN
the W est
j. II. SULLIVAN, den1 Western Ag't.
l.. M. JLf. GENT Ticket Agent
W. r. SMITH, Master Trans portati n.
serti9d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-11-09

PHOTOGRAPHS

Keohak, Aug l7--ld3ml
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-10

DESPERATE ARRAY AT THE "SHp."-On Wednes-
day night Constable Farrell of Jersey City proceeded
TO the old tenemsnt-house known the g ship, near
the upper end of Newark avenue, to arrest man
named Patrick O'Shawnessy well known, desperate
character. Upon entering the room and making his
business known, 0Shawnessy, together with bis wife
and son, made attack upon the officer, who drew his
club and made the best possible Of it, but the odds
too great against him. The woman seized knife
and fought like Demon and succeeded in cutting Far
rel several gashes upon the face and head. number
of the inmates Of the den gathered around but did not
heed the demand of the officer for assistance and he
was forced TO make a retreat. ssr .IJ .f5
Subsequently, several police officers made descent
upon The chip but succeeded only In arrestng the son.
about Is years of age. O'Shawnessy and his wife
having succeeded in making their escape. Yesterday,
Chief of Police Marinus arrested Barnard McElroy
on charge of refusing to assist the constable.
The ship is an old, long three story, wooden build
ing with apartments for about 40 families. Its occu-
psnts are composed of the vlet and lowest dregs Of
humanity with whites and blacks living on equality,
while amalgamation is not upfrequeDt. descent, by
the Mayor Recorder and Chief Of Police. was contem
plated few days since, but the inhabitants OF the den
beco ming aware of the intention paid ieir rent IN adj
vance and Thus thwsrted then. The next Grand Jury
should take the matter in charge.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-10
PERSONAL.

/ The Rev. DR.. Nell of Philadelphia died in that
CITY on Wednesday morning. at the age OF 81 years.
He was formerly pastor Of the First Presbyterian
Church in Albany then removing to Philadelphia, ne
became the head Of the church in Spruce street. lie
was also for some time the honored President OF DICK
iuson College, leaving that position to act as the Gen
e,aI AGENT of the Presbyterian Board of Publication.
During his unusually long and vigorous life he was
da w. unobtrusve example Of the beauty aud lowell
ness which belong 10 the character of the Christian
Man.
Sherman NJ Booth, who wasthe other day rescued
from the I'LL at Miw aukee was addressing meeting
At Rioon, Wisconsin on Saturday; Deputy-Marshai
atempted 10 arrest hin, and there an immediate
exulosion Tie crowd hustled tbs officer out OF the
nav drew many reviewers, made Committee OF
SAFETY on the spot and guarded Booth till he chose 70
leave the town.
The ,enort that Gen. CASE is unwell is contradict
"a Nv, near neiohbor of his, who converted with MN
i; ,be early part of the present week.. The General
was then in excellent health.
Thomas Francis MesgAsr, esq, who was charged
with the solcitorebip Of grant of right from Costa
Rca to Ambrose w. Thompson Of this city for rail-
road ross the Is,hmus Of Chifqui has succeeded 10
obtaining the charter, which was unanimously ap-
proved by the Costa Rica Senate, and on the ith OF
Jply last the Chamber Of Deputies passed by nearly
unanimous vote. We understand Mr. M. will Issue
some parers soon entitled What saW abroad since
January laSt."
Thu New-York correspondent Of TIE Chicago
Press and Tribune speaking Of the recent failure OF
Mr. Jacob Little says that Mr. Little, fortunately,
lar quite extensive private means ana Ills wne ioi'
tune, which he has never jeopardzed in speculation Is
ample for the future wants OF bis family MRS ~ Is
much younger than her husband, and Is fascinating
ana fashionable woman.
Edward Burns, an Irish weaver, then hvsng IN
Hebronvl=, Mas, some months ago mixed arsenic
with his household supPy Of flour clearly Intending TO
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-10
CRUISE OF THE NEW-YORK YACHT
SQUADRON
corremonaence Of The N. Y. Tribune.

Correspondence Of The N. Y. Tribune
YACHT SQUADRON, Aug. 8, 1860.
Soon after p. m. yesterday, the schooners maria
Favoriia, Widgeon, Zinga, America, Juhet Restless
Gipsey, Bessie Norma Bonita, and Stella, and siooPS
Rowens, Ray, Alpha, Irene, Rebecca, Narragansen'
Undine, MannersDg, and Mallory, took their depart
ure from milestone for Glen Cove, with light
breeze, and in short time were at anchor for the
night. Soon after the Julia, Haze, and the schooner
Md CLYDE, with the band of music on board, joined
the feet. The night spent, as the first night
usually is In the interchange Of agreeable visits be-
tween the yacb. owners. Orders we're received for
the first class to start for NewHaven at a, m, and
the second spd third classes at Z a. m. We had
sIlendid morning to begin the cruise, and all hands
were up bright and early to refresh themselves with
bath before starting At q. m the Maria fired
sgnsl gun for the second and thrdcass yachts to up
anchor and away. The smoke had scarcely cleared OFT
before the yachts under way leaving the harbor
with a light westerly wind As write, the larger
yachts whose masters ave allowed an hour longer in
port, sre coming up in fine STYLE presenting very
pretty marine picture. At lO:l5 we came abreast
Eaton's Neck. OF those that left at a. m,
tie Mars gansett and Mallory are together,
ahead and the Irene and Rowena just behind.
The slow and easy little Norma hugs the Connecticut
shores the remainder Of the squadron keep to the Long
Island side Commodore Stevens is said to be on the
Maria for the fret annual cruise in years. Dur
ing the day the wind continued light, and therefore
have no brilliant achievements in the way Of fast sail
ing to note About p IN, after very pleasant trip
the squadron neared New-Haven, in the following
order: The julia Rebecca, Maria Mannersing, Fa-
vorita, Maria, Rowena, Mallory, Undine and Nara
earsett were almost close together. Next coma the
An erica, Restless Gypsy, Haze, ZiDgs and the re-
mainder following close upon them Thus ends the
fret DAYS most agreeable cruise Tomorrow we 90
up to New London. MlSGo.
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MARINE AFFAIRS.
LIE sHrP.rArps AT GREENpoIyr.

THE sHIP-YARDs AT GREENPoIST.
The busiiess of ship and boat building a. Greenpont
is said TO be brsker now than it has been before any
tine for the past three years. large steamboat for
the Newayen line will aeon be ready for launching;
beside which, there are building at Mr. Sneedens yard
two large steamers to run Norwich In the yard Of
Messrs. Bell & Webb brig of $50 tuns, being built
for j. W. Smith g. Co. Of NewYork, is near compile
ton. Messrs Bell & Webb have now under contract
large amount of work, that will give employment to
large number of hands, and call into re4uiston all
the facilities Of their extensive establishment Az the
ward Of Mr.. Coyer the came signs of lively activity
are manifest and there is an abundant promise OF
heavy Fall business at all the ship-yard: in Green
noint
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-10

espizaticps here to procure them. Every man here
IIstty much. seems to be fighting on his sn hook.
The election s passed. Logan is defeated by about
100 voes From the state of parties here results are
vs-v upcensin There are two Democratic parties,
very hos lie to each other
We DO moi know that We can carry the Republican
p,ss;depsal candidates. We shall try and try
,s,d Much depends on the Democratic nominations;
wbieb Just now we are anxious to learn.
The Opposition to Lane and the Pro-Slavery Demo
crazy made up of Democrats and Republicans, are a
msjcriy 10 the Legislature. Lane cannot be reelected
neither can Delszon Smith. No party alone, eau
.lec, Senators. Still, l believe Senator'S will be
elected. -a-r..rra
The crops in Oregon will be fine. A project is on
foot to thp wheat to NewYork. If this is carried out
we shall send you wheat which will throw the best of
yeur wheat into the shade.
Respectfully, s. FRANCIS
The nomination of Lin coin takes wen here. 1t is the
best that could have been made Ratification meetings
are beng held over the country.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-10

CONCERT ExTRAeRDIyARY AT THE PALACE GAR
DEN Rooms MIR. c. It. Hopkins has composed a
Gloria IN Ezcelsis, Anhems &C., which will be per-
formed at different concerts the 18th, l6th and 18th
inst in the evening, at the Palace Garden Rooms,
Fourteenth street and Sixth avenue, by the New-lork
Harmonic Society and choral force and an
orchestra. This will be an agreeable aud brilliant
occasion to manifest regard in the production of
native compositions. Mr.. Bristow will conduct
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-10

with Mseson that was not proper and right and wooh
would not willingly have every ops know; ~
And this Is the reply the editor makes IL insen led
joke, it is a very dull one: ....'. ~
"Tbe honorable gentleman asks Us to state our
charges with reference to his business connections with
MatesoD, if we have any, and that unless we deal IN
fslseboods they will be found to be proper and right
That we take it, admits that business relations did
exist between Them aud If right in this, MIR.
Sherman can better state their precise character than
ary one else can, and therefore tender him our
columns 10 do co. since he would willingly have every
one know them f" t t1 rtig
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-10
CITY ITEMS.

Our heated term continued yesterday, though hardly
70 severe as for the previous two days. The afternoon
was extremely oppressive, but gentle breeze in the
evening" brought some relief On the Meriamic theory
of 100 hour cycles and equilbr we ought to be near
d end of our present scOrcbiDg.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-10
Mr.. Draper has been quite sick for som

Gas LIGHT-The Street Commissioner has adyer-
tised for proposals for supplying the city with ono
thoufapd new lamps to be constructed after the model
of these low in use, with the exception Of the rim
which holds the glass which is to be Of brass instead
of tin as has been found that the latter article
rotes These new lamps designed for pew streets,
and supply the places of such as have become broksa
or damaged. There are now l4,472 gas lamps ia the
streets and squares of the city which lighted every
nights, l4o by the NewYork, 1882 by the MsnhAt-
tan, ard $50 by the Harlem Gas Companies. The
New-York Company is paid s25 70, the Manhattan
sos, AID the Harlem s2S 80 each lamp per year.
During the year each lamp must be kept lighted 3 S3
hours and 20 minutes The lamps and posts 10 use
cost on an average 50 rs each.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-10
Advertlsement.
GURNEY's GALLERY.
No. 70T Broadway.
PHOTOGRAPHIC, IyoKYrrPHs.
MISIArVKEs IN On, and DAGunKRzoTyrss'

fAdyertisement
EDWARD II. DIXON, NJ. D., Eitor OF The
scspel and Operating and Consulting Surgeon NO Nhsv
Office consultations the obscure diseases q ne psus
visce Rupture Piles Narcocele and Hhtua eefe3
without the knife lsstnre. Office hoars nom @S y
and ! to evenings. I
tAdvertisementl
FANCY CUTLERY, embracing large variety Of
Sportsnen's Pen and Pocket KNIVES OF the mos nr -
beautiful patterns many Of which have never psen uoo
ported. For sale By J. 3. SAUNDERS, NO. A"N n'uS>
Broadway.
lAavert,eu'ent ~.
HOyT's HIAwATHA BAR RESTORATIVE m snd
best article IA the market giving gray OF red bar
black or brown See advertisement In another Column
fAdvestiscmentl .aS
A PICTURE OF Your MND.-h yoa 49,. ;.
know exactly whss you your end rr te
to FOWLER wnLLs.s, No 800 brose~v s'a NV
ch.Isc,sr Wristsn out u tal.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-10

STREET DEPARTMENT Proposals for seven Jobs
were received at this Department yesterday. Tnere
were two bids for building truck for the of
Hook and Ladder Company No 6, which, by direction
of the Common Council, is to have Mckle & Carve's
fire escape attached the lowest from c. E. Hartshorn,
as $775 but with the stipulation that he should pay
nothing for the of tie patent AS the purchase of
the patent by the city, is as yet undetermined, there
was non.award of the contract. The other awards
were-for building a truck for the use of Hook
and Ladder Company No. ii, to G E. Hartshorn at
$685. two bids. Repairing and altering the rooms
over Essex Market, to be occupied by the Eastern
Dispensary to sYanderyoort az $780, four bids.
Furnishing 900 gas lamp irons, and for driliog and
tapping tie cross-beads, to Hugh V. Ungets, az II
cents each, four bids Furnishing 1000 cast-ron
lamp posts, to Hugh V. Ungelt, at 81 70 each post,
two bids Furnishing 900 gas lamps, to Alexander
Rawden, at 81 80 per lamp five bids. The award for
building fence around Mount Morris square not
made as it is not determined whether the expense,
incurred should out of the special appropriation
of so 0O0 made for the improvement of the Square,
and also because there is question to whether the
lessee If the Square is not required to keep in order
FUNERAL OF Col. RYAS-The Goth Regiment, N.
Y S. NJ. the members of two three civic societies.
and large body of citizens, united yesterday AFTER
in payn the last tribute respect to the remains
of Col James Ryan. Services according to the rites
of the Roman Catholic Church were performed at the
late residence of the deceased in Leonard street.
Broadway, several priests o6ieiating About clock
the coffin containing the remains was borne to the
hearse, detachment of the 69th, under command OF
Col. Corcoran, acting as a bOdy-gusrd. The melsn-
cboly cortege moved up Broadway 10 Twenty-third
street, and thence by ferry to Calvary Cemetery,
where the remains were inferred with the usual mill
tary honors The coffin was of rosewood, and bore a
plate with the following inscriptions
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-10

THE TAxEs.-Another meeting of the Joint Board OF
Aldermen and Supervisors was held last evening, ana
several estimates of the were passed upon Inc
amount 10 be raised for principal on the city loans was
fx,d at sl55 gu OF, being reduction OF some sooOo
from the original statement as prepared by the Com
mittee. The statement of the amount necessary lor
officers salaries was fixed at s97 500. The Common
Council had at their last meeting adopted resolution
recommending an increase of the salaries OF all the
heads of Department, amounting to about iooO above
The original estimate. The Joint Board, however, re-
futed TO adopt the recommendation and if not recon
sidered the officers salaries will main rs they now
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-10

FIRE-BELL- TowERs.-The is great need of fire.
bel,owers in both the Second and Third Fire Dis
trcts embracing that portion of the city south OF At
lautic street. There formerly was a tower in the
Third District and it is probable that another will be
erected III tie Of year or two, il the Common
Council take any action in the natter but in the Sec
oud District, where there is an immense amount of
public property, including the Atlantic Docks, no
means lave been provided by which an alarm of
fire could be given tower is decidedly necessary in
this District the City Hall IL at such great die
tance that i. is seldom that the bell can be heard Fire.
rnen residing in South Brooklyn have repeatedly urged
action in these matters, but without effect.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-10

0o,,, IN Witch man named Owen Mcclure wn crt wa
hJ ~ ps.cI Coopey II IA alleged that mo0ure sttsSS
cooney and that latter drew knife IN ;sn ens we4s
in, th stsbs at first thought inst n ,h, thew are
fatal character surgical examination proved tnas @ a.
not necessarily dangerous Cooney arrested TO ~
result Of the injuries. - liz " III
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-10
BROOKL YN II,ElS.

The South BRooKLrs CAMPAIGS CLUB.-Thi'
Club has erected spacious Wigwam on Court street,
pear Douglass capable Of accommodating 2 600 people
1t is well lighted and ventilated and on three sides
there is platform containing three rows OF seats, in
tel ded for the accommodation of ladies. The Wigwam
is to be dedicated this evening by mass meeting Of
the Republicans, and grand demonstration is antici-
pated. George W. Curtis, esq., is to be the orator OF
the occasion and the Rocky Mountan Glee Club and
the Prairie Sougsters will enven the proceedings
with their songs The WideAwakes will be out in
full force and all Republican Clubs in Brooklyn are in
yited to attend. TIE Wigwam will be open every
night Except Sunday during the campaign as rally
ingpoint for the Republicans of South Brooklyn and
ballroom for the Wide-Awakes. 1t is also intended
70 hold public meetings in it as often as week
up to the day Of election.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-10
A CARD.


To fA< Edifo, Of The ~ u Tribune.
SIR: Observing account 10 your issue Of Wsdnes-
day. complaint having been made against for extons
money from party against whom Judge Quackenbush bsusd
and bssry have to that the sAss>
lions Mr. States which ae complaint made
true every essential particular. The party not convicted
upon my testimony at the Sessions.
The attorney in the served the papers upon me himself
and stated the time that the affair secret yes
and chose could settle 1t with him then and there for
reasonable Knowing Il TO be game TO exto money from
me- refused to listen to his proposition. shall at the proper
time In the proper manner show these parties in very
unenysble light JOHN READ.
Nee. York Aug g. 1860.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-10

LIQUOR LIcEEsEs.-The Excise Commissioners nase
granted 40 pcen.es this year which, license net the
Of 1880 which goes tothe county Tor the support
b &. ! .1
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-10

tacied INV nsn named VIM Rynd the corner Of Colunpa
and Vine Wednesday night whom he .sssS drew
tne and inaced slight wound In the officers hand oenos
cutting bis clothes He eventually taken into custody ana
locked ....