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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-23

growle OF Carolina the menaces Of the North and the
threats Of the South that the election Of Lincoln 70 the
The Union sno run red With the boof Of contendng free
Throwing Of consideration the fact that
Southern state who would esteem the election Of
Lincoln pr OF dissolution Of the Unon how
he 10 the more than PROBABLE event OF election 70 MI
Take for rstancs, the ports OF Norfolk, Charleston No
bile, New Orleans and Galveston Would any Southern
be foand 70 accept appointment In the Cast IN
House OF Of these pscess venture assertion
that In the present exasperated state Of feeling no SUCH
person could found With emerity enough the
risk Of running such tilt against public opinion And
must never be forgotten that II II 10 true that revoii
tons descend from the scaold It Is equally ae That tue
power Of public opinion that holds governments
in check we'll men, and tina there but fog, IN
deed none, Who would not take much troaole sad
than TO gain ITS eilded vors II is not 70 b. presumed
that under any circumstances Lincoln woui leave these
ports upprovdeo and he ferret out no Pers'as
In the South willing to accept them, tho ON ,as mus
come from the North Is II TO DO credited that The
South would apply tbe asp " n Own breast and saier
Linconite OF black repub Leaf 10 occupy
such position, when 1t would not sow OF Its
do fo Not while II IL recorded that II EMS
earies nsdiousy introduced by neghborny state Tno
ibe heots TO revolt which the republic
Of Athens s lowest foundations and involved all
Greece 10 intern cine And ffsrlcda war And II the
South would not submit, assaredy 1t would not to
have sucb an Emporium in impoio planted 10 It's midst,
the plea OF executing the law aot administering
the would Lincoln invoke the Issue and send
neet and 10 indnct hts appoinees into office ant
then protect them in IN All then ~oud be ths rehearsal
OF a grand tragedy, and the world would ring f1r
pges with the struggles Of II not another Actinm, at
least another pnarsaha and II the modern
Cesar OF black repubicanism did bite the dust and
find bloody grave it would be because recosctons
or Marion bad been forgotten 10 the South and the
moy Of Brutus ceased TO the and Ore tue heart
OF the patriot
Bey oad ths eject OF black republication the Union
all Is conjecture, upon which ! do not choose to
enter.
Let not be supposed that this language becomes only
the meridian Of Apbeve and is not al ali suited 70 me
latitude OF border State ike thus For, although the
pro slavery proclvtes OF the people OF this state
be quite lTey they farther South, their
pro Southern sentiment every bit touchy and strong
1t is in the sensitive parts OF Aabsma Georgia
Louisiana and Whatever fortune, be t for veal
the future may in store tor the SOUTH Mary
land will share IN IL.
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TThe Irrsprsssibie Conflict In Alabama.

lnofe VINO En- uld inter the predominant public seutf.
mcnt 81 the auth from Bringing submssop,ss ~ The
prtss and III nUsngs would greatly aDdsrasc the ssur
~ Intelligence and rstrtsiism 81 our people The nail
sU politicians 81 this % ton are nr behind tse Krea,
coutFoirg mssfes o. TIE country 10 the spirit az resst
Hnce 70 Noftnrrn Aggression me pr5fsssnl rsions,s
at tte -asis nre gussg misleadng o. Nsrtns-n nas
r~<l..~- .-s -~s.-. A.v s.s,ss.. .x1,..
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Il is high tiue for al thinking men OF the South to
pause the srdeot pursuit OF money, and direct
attention 70 the future OF their country, IN which not
only rights liberties and honor involved but their
very peace and safety, and the value OF the property
which they possess Tor themselves and chiren
The period s past when to sedsn an snort sighted
devotion To peculiarly gains trey could asrd to
the great matter between the sections rhs time OF de
veraDce no logger be postponed in order that
NAV temporarily thrive TIE dagger is in ninent, IN
every pont OF view and TO every interest. Tue mer-
chant, and planters city ant country cannot
~a until slavery reduced the maaAl region Of the
cotton states and. surrounded With Gordon Of fire,
their civilization rights interests parch beneath
concentrated bszes ~ Overwhelming and aggressive
public opinion Shorn Of their defensive strength their
country will theu become uninbaoaoe, themselves beg
gars ana fugitives
II takes prophet foreiel the rise OF anxiety aud
despair under passive policy Of submission Panic OF
hopeless down ward Kind viii upon people, and
OF money with their boasted gains must 20 down
to again, In declining ard doomed country Negroes
lands houses ots stocks ana bonds must all deprecste
AM become vaueless for on our social basis rest AL
lues and when that Slapped and shaken pro oerly Of
every description goes with ".
u high time for the thinking OF the South 70
reazsihe events - they happen, and 10 gain future
wisdom from the record or the past That teaches
the folly Of hitherto windy asiatng
res,ancethe vanity o. such defence found Goa
ordinances 1t should recall what we have lost by
timidity, sentmentaty and inaction; the millions
OF money paid 10 MOI tnern moaopolists the noble
Of political martyrs sacrificed At the North for the
Of practical Southern support the magnificent OF
domain bought by Southern golf and Southern blood,
Which have been yielded up In the "watcn and. wat,f
with the thought that like the tnress OF Isaac
we have 'soid brtnriaht Tor OF potagev for
even the poor luxury of brief and uncertain respite
from the troubles and dangers OF this sectional war
the sweet dream OF pecunary prosperity Let be
warned, icet white "prase the gods or gold and OF
silver OF brass OF ron OF wood and OF stone tbs 6sger
come forth with the snnoun made TO Gladden.
sybarite, "nse1se meme tekel uph0rssn."
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~ once. Now 70 determine which two-let Q
little.
What makes Lincoln 90 Objectionable
First, he sectional Secondly, he sgltatng the sa-
very question Thirdly, BY this sectional agitation be
seks 70 obtain The goveynm.pt, 70 10 restrict sa
very.
eressopal rcftriction slavery He truly and emf
nenty devoted 10 The Union. Bot has he not sxstsR
Was be no, In The froni Of that policy which rsopened
this agitation IN 1854 Does be Iot stsnd that policy
nowS Does he not advocate theory OF restriction obeo
tonabe 70 many HIS best friends must aay yes 70 "a
question ms being 90 We cannot a. present quiet and
unte the fouliry Mr. DouKias bof sx years ne hse
been 'dn,ihed with policy o. agitation and u there
Tore Objectionable 81 the points which makes Lin
How stands Mr.. Breckiar,sseS he opposes consrss
siousl restriction But he too has been for sn years
ldeutnsa VII that policY which reo.enei me aavety
agitation in 1854 lie Stands oa that policy NOE With -
expanstionan explanation Which demands farseef
taiion. Again, whether Mr.. Breckinridse, 10 biz
opiuous and platform, 10 sectional or not, yet
meuu be presents . scct,oaA appearance I Am
nov stating fss You unite the people on on2
sceticns ss.tins csadidsss .ssIast ssoth scc.iosA
sectional casdidass We must avoid, this point ihe
II How stands John B.a n. !. no. and never vas 80
tlons He 10 and always hes beeu strictly national he
Noeiy nosy has be stood faithfully BY The .es,le msns
81 1850 and the pledges c oil parties 10 1854 and RI,
fussa ,upos sny prssss' sasssysr % coanec. hia
IN fsv 50, sso be has sissys opposed nos only Coo.
srsss,ouA ut ali kinds Of legislative ressrcsisas Ca
s,svery - h,s .srty By hts PLATFORM BY his lfe By
h,s recsvd BY ali the sobe ddites which make ain Z
model sesssmsn he repuoiStes all further slavery and
sectional svIsson and demands unsersa obediesos V
the laws Of Ne country he Oils every Nquisite Of ~
enemies of Ilrs~ln and The friends Of the Un,Jd
<t the South, shen 1t once wthd every other
ddae and unite "a Mr. Bill, and Apsak V the North
thusIn lieu Of your sectional ovgsnsaton cer yoz
national organization In lieu Of Jour ssctossl plat
form, We offer you the csasututsoo and laws Of our
country In lieu Of your scctiooa agitasiae, rail- spin
Cnion loving satesnaa. CAouse you by this siecslon
which you prefer. This viii put the south on nigh
ground II would make the aue Of natonalism and sec
iopslism plsiu that the North, in my cpniou could
not RESET, and Themselves would defeat Lincoln. snt
Should the North thus pvefer fnccin sad thereby so
aetsrutaaton 20 abandon the faithful observance q
national compact, al TIE world ~oaad sfmH our
right retire wner the North By sach dtstnc tssus
sha presey sertsorasra ustioas sm. all 6sabt
wbo RI ehi And wrong must end Then net Only
The vorls bat Goa hnsaf vii snre ng1n az as ~ "a
WA Ne a.la.sl ssglAbi y "a, " regsas ~ IA
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TUG tpTTstF NcN, pubNhed ~ Goum aus, Ca, srbni0
We following programme for disunon II says
We have for long time had very little hope ina, the
South would free herself from the domination OF ths
North; but within the LAST few weeks hopes have
been greatly revived wo believe now that the Union
viii be Dissolved n lincoln should be elected. good
many people are 10 favor Of Southern Convention for
that PURPOSE ve are opposed 70 that The best plan
auo tne only one ~ Tor South Carolina, Alabama or
a.9ppi 70 e out We are sorry 70 say that va DO
not believe that Georgia viii take the lead But lei one
OF al OF those states move, and Georgia viii support
Them In ~ and when the comes N IL should BE- M.
cssssy 10 h<hs think that the great majority Of our
citizens would shrink from the idea OF hep,ns the bsck
repuohcsns TO murder ther Old friends aud neshbors
Az all events, We want 70 see the experiment male
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Ths Crisis And It's Perfls-Ths only way
OF Avsrtins ~ IL the Election OF Bell.


,.L IA Gs.sos, Ca, ocs. 10, 1880.
received your letter this morning
a. unexpected professional engagement In Thomsstou
next Nome whl fear prevent me from Foi az 70 ss
varpah and lus,.'s ~ had Intended
me canvas . nearly over, and fear the Union ~
nearly over also.
The clouds are above to-day covering al 80 horsod,
ou, tncee Clouds do not cast gloomy shadow
nature Than does the election over the fscs Of eli
The thinking men meet
These late elections certsaly Indicate good sad -
certainly do indicate evi-tas only question V, bow
great " thai evir Something muyt be doue promptly
and wisely All party feeling shosM iive waysI for.
mer differences minor Issues shcdid Be ignored, and
good men should unite for the good Of The country
cannct hops that anything aid By could have any
effect ror sx years have this crisis apprcachine
and heaven known have raised fesbis voice on
ali occasions 10 warnings 70 the people ros sx years
every election by the people asd every act OF the
government has bean but ssp nearer 70 tbs brink Of
dssolutl,n. DO not say this 70 crimsats, for DO
believe that this result has been by May ntendsd but
nothing could nature OF things be the result
OF tina polcy and spirit, both Of the people and toe
government
II msy 70 that Providence hv determined bear wth
longer 10 ~csedness, and has The people
over s'tc believe q I've that they msv be damned"
During tss canvass have declined 10 discuss SINE
questoss which Friends ard foes have s,uetnes a.kef
re " discuss have dnue ~ bsetuse have b@ss u
c.,s ia sal ss.4...ss ss11 ~ - so0a - W. ~
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-24
Mexican Arfatrs.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 90.
The schooner Hardness has arrived, with
Tampico dates TO the 18th.
Generals Gage and Urega were marching
rapidly from Mascheula and Zuba, a. was
also Caravaja from Victoria to intercept Mi
ramon's expedition against Vera Cruz.
The Picayune's Vera Cruz correspondent
says that $500 men under Morelia and 4, 900
under Alvarez, were marching upon the Gap
ital.
The Liberals were besieging Guadalaya.-
Gen. Degalapo had gone to Puebla to direct
the movements Of the Liberals, and was
confident of defeating Miramon.
Miramon's wife accompanies the expedi-
ton against Vera Cruz, and it is supposed
that il defeated, it is Miramon's intention to
leave the country.
The New York Tribune's Washington
correspondent says:
The Secretary OF War has instructed the
commander at Fit. Bliss, that at the request
Of the authorities of I'll Paso, e. s. troops
may be placed there for the protection OF
Americans.
10 is probable that the Congress of Chi
huahua and the civil authorities of that
State may 90 to Ell paso on the Rio Grande
opposite Ft. Bliss. The invaders of that
State have come from Durango, and some
are represented as robbers, and others az
supporters of Miramon.
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TeiegraphiC Items.

New YoRK, Feb. %.
Douglas delegates 10 the Charleston Oon-
vention were chosen ia Baltimore yesterday
by large majority.
Horner d Browns fancy goods warehouse.
in Baltimore, was totally destroyed by fire
on Sunday. Insured for $50, 900, mostly in
New York.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-There has been a
drenching rain from the south since eight
O'Clock this morning, and conference 10
now being held on the subject Of a post
ponement of the celebration.
IL A. M.-The 7th Regiment has not vet
arrived, but the Military, Firemen and Assoc
Citations are concentrating at the starting
point. There are signs OF an improv ment
in the weather, and the programme will prob
ably be carried out.
The delay to the train was caused by
land slide near the Relay House, but the
train has passed and 10 momentarily expect
ed. q
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22.-There is drench-
ing rain here, but most of the military are
participating in the laying Of the corner stone
of monument at Roxbury, over the remains
Of seven Virginians massacred by the British
during the Revolution.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-24
y. M. EDGELL, Pres e.
X q Ef.f.fnTT ssa~sx
AUDIT0k'S OFFICE IONA,
hrs Morwug Fab 4 IgaSi


III HERKsv cERrrrIgp, That on the 3Ial day Of
January, 1860, sworn statement was Gled In thi4
ofico showing the condition Of the Missouri Stat(
Mutual Fire and Marine Insurance Company, lo{
Gated at ST. Louis In the State of Missouri, thu
6rst day of January, 1860, in accordance with thu
provisions of Act of the General Assembly Of
the State OF lows, entitled "An Act In relation u
Insurance Companies" approved January 18th
1857, and an Act amendatory thereto, approved
February 9Th, 1858; that said statement shows tha
said Company 10 possessed of the requisite amour
Of Capital, and invested required by law.
Authority IN therefore given to the above name(
Company TO transact business of Insurance In thi(
State. in accordance with the laws thereof, unit
the LIST day OF January, A. ID. 1851.
II is also certified, that A. BRID0MAN, Esq
OF Keoknk, has been duly appointed by said Com
pany their lawful Agent and Attorney for tn
County OF Lee, With full power to take risks Of In
suranco therein, and to acknowledge service of pro
cess, - provided by Law, upon his filing with th|
Clerk Of the District Court in and for said comfy
q certified copy Of the statement on file in thu
Once.
Ii is further certified that the attached IL tru
and correct copy OF the said statement.
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, have hereunt
49, set my hand and affixed my seal of Office
/ LIS this first day OF February, eighteen huz
~ dred and sixty. j. w. CATTELL,
febI5d2t Auditor of State.
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Terrible 1hipwreck.
STEAmEM HUNGARIAN WRECKED
ON CARE SABLE.
Passengers and Crew Supposed
to be Lost!

HALIFAX, Feb. 90.
A large steamer went ashore last night on
Cape Ledge, west side OF Cape Sable. No
communication has been had between her
and the shore.
Darlington, Feb. 20.--A steamers lights
were seen at q. m, and at daylight she
was found to be ashore half mile from the
island. The sea was 30 rough boats couldn't
reach her. A vessel is preparing to 90 to
her assistance. The q. s. Consul proceeded
at once to the steamer, but has not yet re-
turned. We shall probably have the particu-
lars in the morning.
LATEST DISPATCH.
HALIFAX, Feb. 21.--The following is the
only news yet obtained from the wreck. The
large steamship ashore on Cape Sable is the
Hungarian, which sailed from Queenstown
on the 9th, for Portland. She is q total
wreck, and all her passengers and crew are
supposed to be lost, unless the boats left the
ship before daylight, which is not likely. A
small portion Of her hull 10 now visible at
low water.
A small portion of the mail was saved in
damagedkstats.
One passenger ticket was found, with the
name OF Ellen Sheehan on it.
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ATLANTIC FIRE AND MARINE ms. co.
OF YHOvIDENcs, =. Il.
Capital $50 ZOO 90.
sPRINGFIkLD FIRE AND MARINE ms. co.
BPKIEORI1LD, Mas.
Capilal $50, 900.
PEORIA MARINE FIRE INSURANCE co
PxoMA, Ill.
Capital $500 900 90.

Those desiring Insurance will do we'll to call as
the Agency Office Of G. r. DIMOND,
Feb, I8dlm Main-st., over Ogden's Book Store,
BOOK.k EEPING RY DOUBLE EN-.
TRY.
Tno THE MERCHANTS AND YOUNG MEN
OF KE0KUK: mr.. MonSer respectfully
announces that he has returned, and intends TO
commence his regular course of instruction in
PRAcrIcAL DoUBLE ENTRY BooK-KxEpno,
Next Wednesday evening, in Squire Reeder's
Of6ce, over the Postof6ce.
Having bsen for many years Head Book-keeper
in large Mercantile establishment In England,
and having taught upwards Of Sixty Merchants
and young men In this city, he can guarantee the
knowledge OF this most useful science to all who
may favor him with their patronage. BY his new
system Of teaching each pupil In drilled 1T desk in
dividualy, step by step, until he has mastered the
whole routine OF m accountants duties; the
school 10 therefore Counting Room, and tho stu
dent II 1t once introduced into the workings and
routine of business.
BY studiously applying himself, q person Of or
binary abilities may, In this course Of instruction
become competent to perform the duties Of any
counting-room whatever, and merit salary Of
from $500 to 81 900 per annum.
References will, with pleasure, be given TO those
Who have been instructed by Mr.. M, and who are
now amonsst the best Bookkeepers In the city Of
Kookuk. Feb18dlw
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my FIRST Chiaa.

/. One night, as old st. Peter slept,
He left the door Of Heaven dar,
When through little angel crept,
And came down with i falling star.
One summer, as the bleased beams
OF morn approached, my blushing bride
Awakened from some pleasing dreams,
And found that angel by her side.
God grant but this, III AJAX no mcrs,--
That when he leaves this world Of sin,
He'n wing his way for that blessed shore,
And find that door Of Heaven again.
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SENArR.-The County Judge system was
discussed at length, in Committee of the
Whole. No vote taken.
HousE.-The bill to repeal the law upon
sheep and hogs running at large was dis
cussed and indefinitely postponed.
The valuation and appraisement law was
taken up. Several amendments were offered,
discussed and lost. The bill will probably
pass as reported by committee. Ii includes
both real and personal property, and is
worded so as to leave its Retrospective action
question for the courts to decide.
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Gongressionnl.

The report Of proceedings on the 2lst ID
meagre. In the House Mr.. Smith, Of N. c.,
denied that he had ever been member of
the American organization, although be Was
indebted to them for his election.
Mr.. Morris introduced a resolution about
the Red River Raft, which occasioned much
confusion.
The Tribune correspondent says the Tariff
bin will be taken up this week, and that Ii is
the intention to bring forward a moderate
and we'll considered bill, founded on the best
practical information, having stability and
proper determinations for leading ideas.--
The friends Of protection do not ask any ex-
cessive measures, but tariff which will af-
ford revenue, and encourage suffering indus
try.
In the Senate Mr.. Seward introduced
bill for the admission Of Kansas, which was
made the special order for Wednesday of
next week.
Mr.. Mason offered q resolution that the
Sergeant at Arms be instructed to bring
Thaddeus Hyatt before the bar of the Sem
ate to answer for contempt, &C., which was
adopted by 43 to IL. Seward voting for it,
and Pugh, Toombs and Chestnut against.
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a Many Of the citisens of Maryland are
entirely dissatisfied with the action Of their
Legislature in passing . vote OF osnsure
upon FL. Winter Davis for terminating the
protracted contest for Speaker by voting for
Pennington, and meeting held in Cumber-
land last week brought out many old and in
fuential citisens, who approve Of Mr.. Davis
vote. The time when public opinion could
DO ooeroed has gone BY in Maryland, and
must soon 60 BY in other Southern States
Alb. Jour.
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LIKE Couxrr, 90.
lY virtue Of m execution 10 me directed, Issued
- BY the Clerk Of the District Court Of said
County, In favor Of William b. Gerring and against
George b. Todd and Benjamin r. Messenger,
have levied upon, and viii SELL 10 the highest
bidder, at the door OF the Clerks Once OF the
District Court of Lee County, Iowa, 1t Keokuk
In said county, on the 7sd day of March, A. D..
1850, between the hours Of . O'Clock =. N. and
O'Clock p. n. Of said day, the following property
to-wit All the right, title and interest OF Benja-
min r. Messenger in and to the following describe
real estate, situated in Lee County, Iowa. to-wis
commencing at the northeast corner Of the north
west quarter Of section twenty-four i3s), town
ship aixty-fve 1861, range i've ts) west, running
thence west ffty-fve 1851 rods, thence south Gfty-
four t54) rods, thence east So rods thence
north hfty-four t4) rods to the place Of beginning,
Except two acres OF Of the east side). Taken and
levied upon - the property Of Benjamin. r. Mes
scnger, to satisfy said writ of execution.
keoknk, Feb. IL 1860.
II. III. GRIFFITH, Sheriff Of Lee Co.
feb22d1m
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DIES MofNEs. Feb. 20. 1866

DIS MoNEs, Feb. 20, 1860.
MEssRs. EpIroKs The bill to resume the
grant of lands to the Air Line r. r. passed
the House, and is now before the Senate
The whole House lobby. force is attacking
members, boring them with opportunities
and occupying their time which should be de-
voted to their legitimate duties. These land
grants are the fruits OF much evil, vast
frauds and populations innumerable. 1t is
very questionable whether the resulting BEN
efts are not ousweighed by positive evils. II
there is resumption Of the grant in this
instance there should be in every other whore
there has been manifest failure to comply
with the terms Of the grant. In case Of re-
sumption, an effort will be made to have Is
to 80 per cent. Of the lands expended on
road from Cedar Rapids to Muscatine, thus
making an important link in the great road
from Ksokuk to Dubuque.
The Senate, 10 Com. of the Whole, is act
ing on bills curtailing the powers Of County
Judges. The first provides for the election
~~-~AASut
sor In each township, the County Judge to
be Chairman Of the Board. The latter sys-
ter ~cria :: expensive ard cuu5s.scIs.-
! think the former will be adopted. The
number of associates may be increased to 4
and every county divided into four districts
The dangerous, unchecked powers Of the
Judge will be lodged with this Board. TIL,
associates will have the powers OF justice
Of the peace, in vacation, and this will iusti
tify very limited per diem for county ser.
vices.
Winslow, OF the Lunatic Asylum is here
and will soon undergo thorough Sexamina.
tien.
legislative committee will visit the Asy.
lum and Penitentiary. feel sure that nc
good will result
4 The Democratic Convention comes or or
the 22d A big time 10 expected.
Yours, j. M. J.