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PACIFIC RAILRoAD.


OF this enterprise one cannot speak very
hopefully, and speak safely. Yet am graf
fled to know that there is more favorable
feeling towards ii at present than ever be-
fore. The great Importance of it is more
generally conceded in Congress. More in
terests are seemingly anxious for it's con-
struction now than hitherto. A project for
compromise bill now has the support of
many leading men of both parties. 1t is to
provide, by lands and bonds, for the con.
struction of two lines,--th Southern and
the Central; the Southern by way of San
Diego to San Francisco, and the Central
starting from a point where the Iowa and
Missouri lines could be equally accommoda
ted. There will be two things, and think
only two things which will materially affect
the scheme: the interest in favor Of the
Northern or Minnesota route, aud the Presi
Dental campaign. Some friends are afraid
'of mingling it with the election. Other
friends of the general object want to connect
the extreme Northern route with the others
company will probably soon be organized
for the Central route, as there already is for
the Southern, and ii is by no means improb.
able that tho project will carry. Some of its
friends are quite sanguine of success.
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Ever since the opening of the correspond
ence between tho Papal authorities and Ma
poeon, have felt foreboding Of stipend.
Gus events in Europe. The new combina.
tons, and the new issues to which old cues
tons are brought, are Of the highest magni.
tade and fraught with the most interesting
and important consequences. Europe is or
the verge of war that existing ciroumstan.
ces would seem to render unavoidable. II
may break out at any time. The next mai
may bring news of ii. Before IL closes, the
face OF Europe and the current of European
thought and influence will be greatly AND
permanently changed.
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POLITICAL TRUCK AND p1cKER.

The most notable political item that has
occurred lately, and one which, though it
will attract attention somewhat, and open
some eyes with establishment, but which will
yet fail to attract half the attention and COM
ment that it ought TO, is the evidence OF Mr..
Wendell, late Democratic Government Print
er, before the Investigating Committee, CON-
corning his dealings with the proprietors Of
several journals, but more particularly with
the proprietors Of the Buffalo Commercial
Advertiser, the leading Fillmore organ in
New York, during the last Presidential cleo
ton. BY that testimony it appears on oath,
that Wendell was constrained bv the Demo-
cratic authorities to contribute literally out
OF his own large profits to MIR. Jewett, of the
Advertiser, In payment for its active services
IN assisting to Oxide Tic Nc-.h --a -o.sl. 90
that the Democracy might slip in between
the Republicans and the Americans. Thai
paper was tho home organ and leading
mouthpiece of Fillmoreism in 1856. Anc
yet here is positive secret coalition. by tn.
terms of which, for pecuniary conside ions
that Journal, with It's high position and emf
nent talent, was to labor, as it could and did
Labor effectively, to make the Fillmore d.
2ersion extensive, for the benefit of the De
mooraey. Thus corrnptly, with secret pur
pose, was the Fillmore party engineered TO,
the advantage of the Democracy in 1856, 81
lar ne its chief organ was concerned. Th,
proof of the corruption will assist ia render
ing impossible the repetition Of the like fata
folly this year. n
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AUDITORS OFFICE IONA.
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lies MotaEsy Fed. - ISbW. 1
Ir Is HEREBY CyRTIrIEp, That on the 3is; day OF
January, 1860, sworn statement Was led in this
office showing the condition IT tho Missouri State
Mutual Fire and Marine 4asaFAHee Company, To-
Gated at 81. Louis in the State of Missouri, on the
first day Of January. 1860, in accordance with the
provisions of 40 Acsof abe General Assembly, of
the State of Iowa, entitled "An Act in relation to
Insurance Companies" approved January 2sth,
1897, and m Act amendatory thereto, approved
February 9Th. 1855 that said statement shows that
said Company IL Possessed Of the requisite amount
OF Capital, and invested as required by law.
Authority IL therefore given TO the above named
Company to transact business Of Insurance in this
State in accordance with the laws thereof, until
the 3lst day Of January, A. ID. 1851
lit 10 also certified, that A. BkiD0MAE, Egg,
OF Keokuk, has been duly appointed by said Com
pany their lawful Agent and Attorney for the
County Of Lee, With full power TO take risks Of In
therein, and TO acknowledge service of pro-
cess, provided by Law, upon bis fling with the
Clerk Of the District Court in and for said comfy
certified copy Of the statement on file Ia this
Office.
1t further certified that the attached Ia a true
and correct copy Of the said statement.
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, / have hereupto
~ set my hand and affixed my seal of once,
I LIZ this first day Of February, eighteen hun
~ dred and sixty. j. w. CATTELL,
febl5d2t Auditor of State.
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sEsArE.-The bill making IN appropria-
tion for the Blind Asylum was discussed all
the forenoon, and finally referred to Com.
on Public Buildings.
Among number Of bills reported back by
Rankin was one to regulate foreclosure OF
mortgages, with recommendation that i,
pass.
Rankin offered q resolution that on and
after Monday 9th, Senate meet at 2 p. m :,
each day, in Committee of the Whole, for
the consideration of the Code, which passed.
RousE.-The bill creating Board of Coun-
ty Supervisors was taken up in Com. of the
Whole, and discussed till adjournment.
la the afternoon, the Appraisement bill
was taken up. Claget. opposedit 1T. 1t passed
by 40 to Is, Clagett, Price and Mccullough
voting against it.
The Supervisor bill was again taken up in
Com. of the Whole, and discussed at length,
Clagett arguing in favor of present system.
The committee reported in favor Of two
county Commissioners, rose and asked leave
to sit again.
Fen. Oath.
sKsATR.-The bill about paym emit of jury
fees was passed.
The bill in reference to election of Dis.
trict Attorney, &C., was discussed at great
length and passed.
housE.-Act to annex VanBnren To-, Lee
Co., to jackson, Montrose and Des Moines,
for judicial purposes, passed.
The Supervisor bill was taken up, various
Amendments offered aud voted down. and the
committee rose and reported progress.
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AUDITORS OFFICE IOWA.
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DIS Morsxs, Feb. n, 1850.
II is HEREBY CERTIRIEB, That on the End
l. day of February, 1860, a sworn statement was
filed in this office, showing the condition of the
LAMAR Fire insurance Company, located at
New York City, in the State Of New York, on the
first day Of January. 1850, In accordance with the
provisions of Act Of the aenslai Assembly Of
the State Of lows, entitled IAN Act in relation to
Insurance Companies," approved January 18th,
1857, and an Act smendAtory thereto, approved
February 9th, 1888 that said statement shows that
said Company Is possessed Of the requisite amount
of capital and inyested rs required by Law.
Authority b therefore given To the above named
Company to transact business Of Insurance in this
State, In accordance with the laws thereof, until
the 3lst day Of JsnuaryeA. ID. 1861.
1t IL also certified, that W. L.. WOOD,
of keokuk. has been duly appointed by said Com
pAny their lawful Agent and Attorney for the
County OF Lee, with full power TO take risks of
Insurance therein, and TO acknowldge service Of
Gers, ~ provided by law, On their fling with the
CLERK Of the District Court In and for said county
certified copy Of the statement on Gle in this
ONCE.
II Ia further ccrtihe I'd that the attached is true
and correct copy OF the said stat cment.
---- In TKsrInoEY WHEREo1 / have hereunto
( LIS set my hand and affixed my seal OF office,
-- this 2lst day of February, 1859.
j. w. CATrELL,
Auditor of State.
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TOXINS AND THE TRiBusK.-The Tribune,
noticing Toombs' denial of that celebrated
speech about calling the roll of his slaves on
Bunker Hill, presumes that the denial Is
meant in Pickwickian sense,--not that he
never said it in some bar-room or other pub
lie place, but that he never uttered it ia bis
place IN the Senate. This, truly, is a small
auger-hole to creep through.
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BY request of q number Of our readers, we
publish the following petition, which was
presented in the Senate by Mr.. Rankin, and
referred to the Committee on Federal Rela-
tions. 1t was got up In Montrose, and has
several good hits:
To the Hon. Senate and House OF Rrp,e.
sentatires Of the State Of Iowa, Grsetinq:
We the undersigned, a part OF your hon
orahle constituency, feeling ourselves az
grieved, inasmuch as the "Ground Hoen ia
allowed to govern the weather for the period
OF six weeks. and that, too, at a season of
the year when We are more anxious than at
any ether for favorable change. We hav
long looked upon this as CRYING evil, but
have borne it without murmuring, until at
last we have arrived at a point when we think
Iofhearance ceases to be virtue. Another
day has passed upon which the "Grouni
hog 10 allowed to exercise his prerogative,
and we find ourselves doomed to six weeks
Oh such weather as would raise the ire of
more moderate men than your honorable
constituents claim TO be.
Ho.dlng the doctrine that "every comma
nhy has the right OF regulating their own
domestic institutions, and that under the
Drea Scott decision, the ssGround Hop,, has
no iights which We are bound 10 resrect. and
helievlng the "6round iIosn 20 be dan.
9efots animal to the peace and comfort a,
me community, We would therefore mos,
respectfully petition your honorable bodies
and Tray the passage OF law prohibiting
the 'uroand Hog" from coming out OK hi
hoie ut ell, or at least until such time AZ hi
nppsarahce can have 80 influence C -
weather; or that you pass laws excludin,
them from the State, and believe that ia do
ing so, yoa would better serve the good d
the community. Should such laws be I'm
constitutional, We would most rcspectfull
recommend that you 'sdriye them out bv am
friendly legialafion.n
Hoping You will savorably consider tn
prayer OF your honorable constituents stan
save ns the necessity OF seeding >, ma "
would prefer remeining In the Union hu
feeling confidence IN the justice and wis
dom Of your couDsels, we leave the matte
with you.
GHoAx.-The story that fifty children fe
through the ice on the Illinois river, abo,
20 miles above Alton, and all lost but on
~ contradicted. Ii started from Brooks
the Quincy Herald.
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On Monday Thomas III. Ford, Ex-Lieut.
Gov. Of Ohio, was elected Printer to the
House on the 4th ballot. He received all
the Republican votes, and that OF Anderson,
of Ky. DAVIS, Of Md, and Etheridge voted
Tor Ball, the Americans for Seaton, the Dem
ocrats for Glossbrenner, and Adrain for
Ninton. Ford was nominated at the caucus
on Saturday night by Cor@in.
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EDITORIAL Correspondence.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Il, 1850
WARRINGTON ArTRACrroSs,

I WARRINGTON ATTRACTIONS.
Washington 10 fsshort horse,'' and II
"soon ourried." have not seen every thine
here, yet, that wanted 10 bat have sesr
agood share of the "hons,v in short time
and believe have in my eye the whole Of
| the remainder that have much care about
The chief interest of this place is in bis.
toric association, and that cannot be seen
though ii can be sensibly felt. For the life
Of me / cannot feel half the interest In the
new, large, brilliant Senate Chamber, fol-
instance, that do for that simpler room,
with its plain crimson drapery, where long
line Of mighty men made American annals
illustrious with their eloquenoe and their pa
triotic deeds, and raised that body to rank
equal in ability and character with that OF
any similar body of which history makes
mention. There ore strong men in the pres
emit Senate. IL is body well worthy Of re-
speot for it's capacity and character but as
pass along from the rotunda TO the corridor
that leads to it, | find myself stopping by the
side-door that opens into the old chamber,
now deserted and silent, but rich in precious
memories. Especially is one kept perpetu-
ally in remembrance, while standing upon its
floor, OF that illustrious trio of representa-
tive men who were. the light and the power
Of modern politics for 60 long period. But
they are gone. The political era in which
they shone died with them. And the last of
their shining company, now lingering upon
the borders of the grave, will soon join their
old companions. In the new Senate, there
are none left of the more eminent save Grit
tenden. He, with his white locks, his sweet
smile and his kind, cordial ways seems hard.
ly at home in that tinseled room among
new race of men. And the old hall Of the
House, too; how much more than any works
Of the sculptor's or builders art, on which
the eye can rest, do its memories thrill our
hearts and absorb our thoughts. The at
fractions, artistic and curious, which enlist
the attention of the stranger At Washington,
are not great in number, and but few of them
great in character; but the historic associa-
tions are many and strong.
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hearing the strange rumor, FASTENED 10 en-
quire into the matter, and were much re-
lievsd when Rusoh said: 81 acknowledge
that ! did say 30 to Mr.. Reddington, and
perhaps ought not 10 have done il; but I
meant that would support Douglas IL be
was nominated by the Chicago Convention,
and be accepted the PLATFORM
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ca Not long ago q bouquet was thrown
to danseuse in one OF the theatres at Ven-
ice, made up of the three colors of Italian
independence, red, white and green. She
picked it up and kissed it. For this she was
summoned before the police authorities, and
ordered thenceforth 10 trample on all bou-
quets which might be thrown to her. This
order got abroad, and the next night there
was thrown bouquet of the Austrian col.
ors, black and yellow. 10 obedience to the
order OF the police she trampled it under her
feet, while the house was shaken by accla-
nations of applause.
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Foreign Item. by the EUROPA.

IL was reported that the Pope was about
to exoommnnicate Victor Emmanuel.
The correspondent OF the London Times
had been ordered to quit Rome.
II was stated that France had expressed q
desire to withdraw her troops from Rome,
provided the Pope consented and would en-
gage to call in no other foreign troops.
The Pope had made another speech very
hostile TO France.
The Austrians are constructing 4 new forts
around Peschiera, and making great military
preparations.
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HousE.--The bill for the payment of In.
valid and other pensions, and the bin for thu
support of Military Academy were passed.
Four ballotings were had for printer, when
Ford was elected.
The death Of Cyrus Sphinx, Of Ohio, Was
announced, and eulogiss delivered by Curtis
and Sherman.
SasArE.--A resolutioar,Eas adopted re-
curing the Committee tab ostofices to en-
quire into the expediency of having letters
returned to their writers when uncalled for
after 30 DAYS.
After other routine matter Browns reso-
lutions were taken up, and shark from the
Toombs" was heard.
The Paraguay treaty was ratified.
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The Hungarian.

HALIFAX, Feb. 27.
Nothing has yet been heard from the Hun
garian.
The revenue cutter has not yet arrived at
the wreck.
A party of divers have left here 10 render
assistance.
A hat box marked VIM. Boulenouss, Sack
vile, has been washed ashore.
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GRAIN ON THE UPpER MISSISSIPPI RIVER.
We learn from the La Crosse Union that
General b. B. Pike, the General Grain Agent
for the st. Louis market, states the follow
ing to be the mount of grain in store On the
Upper Mississippi: Winona does not exceed
rs, 900 bushels. Wabasha and Reeds Land
ing have about $4,000. Lake City 5000
Pepin 5000. Red Wing %, 900. Prescott
$4,000. Hudson $4,000. Hastings 10000.
St. Paul, Minneapolis and St. Anthony not
over 10000 bushels oil put together. The
whole figures give an aggregate OF 200, 900
bushels now in store between La Crosse and
st. Paul. Mr.. Pike estimates the amount in
store at the opening OF navigation will reach
about 350,00 bushels. There will then be
large amounts OF grain in the interior wait
ing to be moved.
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kECKuK, Iowa, Feb. rs, 1880.
ME the undersigned have associated ourselves
w together for the purpose of carrying on the
Wholesale Grocery business, at the old stand under
the style and firm or DAY Il BRO, where We hope
to merit continuance Of the patronage 30 literally
extended to the old firm.
BENZ. q, DAY.
GEORGE DAY.
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I-a~---.-s->ss.--sa,l--'lsH.e-as--lFfas,
Loot,

I'm the 23d inst. between the residence of Thos
" Martin on High-st., and II. III. Harrison's on
Fourth St, pair OF ladies Hpectacles 20 frames
one glass broken, in q red morocco case. The find
or will be suitably rewarded by delivering the same
TO Thos. Martin, corner Of Sth and High
feb25d3t
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New YoRK, Feb. 90.
The Baltic from Aspinwall, arrived with
California dates Of January Goth, and one
million four thousand dollars in treasure.
The sloop of war st. Louis had left Aspin-
Wall for Greytovn; the Lancaster, Saranae
and Cyane remaining at Panama.
Nothing important from South America or
the Isthmus.
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Office

uENRY S. BEERS having this day disposed of
4 his interest in the firm OF Day h Beers TO Ben
jamin It. Day. the firm Is therefore dissolved by mu-
tual cons emit.
b. u. Day is authorised TO collect and settle all
the debts due the late and discharge
tho liabilities of the late firm.
BENZ. q. DAY.
HENRY s. BEERS
Keokuk, Feb, is, 1860.
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PRIVATE SCHOOL

M RS L. r. NORTON and Miss NJ. A. GIL.
VI BREATH purpose to open private graded
school, at their present place OF teaching,
of l4thand High streets, commencing on Moadsy
March 18th, and continuing Ia weeks.
TERMS;
Primary Grade, per term. 90
Higehr Department, per Term ............... 3 90
Payable ator before the middle Of the session.
fel2QnIw
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EOH HUHLINGTON--In Cennecti ON
with xRe Darlington a. Missouri
River Railroad.
TsHE STEAMER CLARA HTNE, FsT =
Captain Ill. NJ pArrsn will make nafR&sssk1
daily trips AS above. Freight will be received
through to ottumwa. Apply TO
BROWN & TAYLOR,
Feb9pd3t I.vaa
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TREES TREES TREEsyI!
N 70 alley Bxothe & Books
NUR8ERIES.

Burlington Iowa.
rIyHE PROPRIEToRS beg leave to call the at
L tcnton OF Nurs erymen, Dealers ard Planters
generally TO their large and excellent stock which
vi u be sold ct prices to suit the times.
STANDARD FRUIT TREES, for Orchards, en-
bracng all the varieties Of Apples, Pears, Cher
ries, Peaches, Plums, ApTicots, Nectarines, &c.
DWARF TREES, for Gardens embracing all the
most popular sorts Of Apples, Pears, Cherries,
Peaches, Plums, Apricots, Nectarines, and Quin-
ce8.
GRAPE VINES, embracing ali the most popular
hardy varieties, new and old.
SMALL FRUITS, embracing all the most popular
varieties Of Black berries, Goosebsrrics, Currents
kaspberries, Strawberries, 10.
MioCELkANhVUo FRUITS, embracing Mulber-
ries, Chestnuts, Filhcrts, Barberries, DC.
RHUBAkB OR PIE PLANT, embracing Gil the
largest and finest varieties, ~ Downing's Coios-
sal, Victoria, Mnnnus, Cshoon, &c.
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Embracing all the choice hardy varieties OF Ey-
eIgreens, Shade and Ornamental Trees, Flowerinr
Shrubs, Vines and Climbers, Roses, Daklias Ppo-
MES, Phloxes, Fuchgias, and all other popular or
desirable Green House and Hardy Flowering Plants
worthy OF cultivation In the West.
- For further Information and prices see the
following Catalogues, which will be sent gratis 10
| ali who apply for them;
First-Our General Descriptive Catalogue Of Fruit
and Ornamental Trees, shrubs, Vines. Roses.
| Green House and Hardy Towering Plants.
Second--0ur Wholesale Catalogue for Nursery
| men and Dealers, or others who purchase largely
NEALLEY BROTHERS 4 BOOK,
Febz5dlw Burlington, Iowa.
GIethodas1 Hymn Hooks.
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German soap.
nNE hundred boxes, Hill 4 Co.'s, Cincinnati, o.,
~ for sale by HOLT co.
noy4d
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MI A A = O. r. III q II ,
FOOT OF SOUTH WATER-ST..

chicago, HIN OIL !.
y DEPOT Of Burlington, Quincy, Hannibal and
81 Jo., Illinois Central, Lafayette and Indianapo-
Lis, Michigan Central, Cairo and st. Louis, Cincin-
natl Railroads.
This House IL now under the management Of
K. WINNIE, we'll known ~ former proprietor Of the
Neil House, Columbus, and Whine House, Cincin-
natl, Ohio, and will be sustained in al respects
FIRST class house, 1t the low rata Of one dollar and
fifty cents per day.
baggage taken to and from the Depot free Of
Charge lfeb5'60-dtfl
nR. CUMMINGS new book 1.-THE GREAT
l. TRIBULATION." First and Second Series,
just received at
OGDEN, BROWNELL 4 co. IS
CRY Book SToRs,
febITd 81 Maip-st.
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x3a5QQsga

Leaves net capital and assets, three hundred aud
forty Ave thousand nine hundred and ninsty-eight
dol lars and thirty nine cents, t&24sses3pl.
1.-The greatest amount allowed by Charter in
any one risk il 10 zoo.
I'm limit il fixed by Charter or Bylaws to
the amount Vt insurance la any enc town but care
10 taken 10 limit the amount in any enc exposure
to sic, 900.
l3.-No limit 10 fired by Charter or Bylaws 10
the amount Of insurance by this Cempsny In any
one block, but care il taken in No. In preccdn
IA copy Of the Act Of incorporation of this
Company and amendments thereto, by the Legisl
ture Of Missouri, uas fled With tho statement on
March LIST, 1855, In the Office OF the Auditor Of
State Of lows, and In hereby referred TO, and made
part of this Statement.
In WIFE MSS WHEREOF, The Missouri State Mutual
Fire and Marine Insurance Company
y--~-> have caused thsse presents 10 be signed
! by their President, and their rmon
L. s. seal and the atsestation of their Secretary
TO be hersunto affixed, In the City Of st.
49, Louis, this LIST day Of January, 1850.
lArTEsr,l 4. NJ. EDHELL, Pres't
h. 5. ELLIorr, Secretary.