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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20

GITr Although we stand opposed
to the common swindling operations going IN un-
der the name sf Gift Enterprises, yet feel like
saying 70 those who always viii be trying their
luck in such matters that the enterprise under the
management of b Votaw, jr. 4 Co., ut Fl. Madi-
son, is literally gotten up and conducted by gem
usman Of strict integrity, who will fulfil all his
agreements honestly and to the letter. For clrcu-
Gs, and any information, address Mr.. Votaw.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20
CHE 6ate Uitp.
FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 20.

We republish the Ferry Ordinance to-
day, in order to correct an error in regard
to the rates Of ferriage.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20

TAXES IT nAcK.-Recsntly the editor of
an Iowa paper declared he would vote for
the Chicago nominee IL be were the Devil
In the next weeks issue he takes ii back, and
declares he will not vote for q Dem ocrat un.
der any circumstances.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20

fTA correspondent OF the ST. Louis Dem
ocrat says the opposition Of Harrison County
Mo-, to a man, favor the nomination OF 3D.
ward Bates ut the Chicago Convention.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20

GT-At shsriff's sale yesterday, the Gil.
kerson place, including 100 acres Of land,
was bid off for a little less than $4,000. In
the flush times, this place was sold ON spec
ulation for $4,000.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20

AN EEL.--We saw a young fellow yester-
day carrying an eel, caught in the Des Moines
River, which was three feet and seven inches
long and weighed seven pounds. 1t was
thought 10 be some eel.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20

CT The Davenport Democrat says the
Treasury of that city contains just one doll
lar, and advises people holding orders to
make rush.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20

STATE BANK BgAscH.--The Council Bluffs
formed for the purpose Of establishing a
Branch Of the State Bank OF Iowa at Coun-
Gil Bluffs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20

GTW. &. Starke, cotton broker of New
Orleans, recently failed. Cash liabilities
$3.50, 900 10 $500 900.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20

GT Recent local elections show that Re
publicanism is making decided progress il
Missouri.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20

ET I'll. G. Smith, of Museatine, has re.
ceived patentfor an Improvement in hrnems,
being cast iron head for holding the broom
TO the handle.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20

CTThe farmers of Keokuk county, Iowa
last season, raised O., SAC gallons Of sorghum
molasses.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20

fT The Sheriff did considerable busin sss
yesterday in the way of clearing up titles TO
real estate. We saw several solid men at his
auction. The biddings were not very lively,
but they were very sure. We did not notice
that any wine or other refreshments were
furnished to the company. The sale was
conducted in business like way entirely
free from any spread eagle or golden. bub-
bic excitement. We presume q very large
amount OF indebtedness was iiquidated so
Tar as it ever will be, and the property sold
Is now In condition for safe and clean op-
erations in future.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20
N uticc.

NnTEGE.
The Office Of ORION CLEMENS, Attorney at
Law, wilib at tho" Daily Gate City" office, for .
few weeks.
febIAdtf
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20

cT This Is the busy season for farmers,
and therefore generally dull In town. But
yesterday was an exception. There was
quite stir Of teams and people on the
streets, and we noticed in our peregrinations
that nearly all the merchants seemed to be
busy. We have noticed several Indications
OF an improvement of business and perceb-
tible easement in money affairs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20
PORT az KEoKUk.

PORT or KEOKUk.
Arrivals, 18th April.
Alhambra, st. Paul.
Metropolitan, do
: Henry Clay, Dubuque.
Aunt Lefty St. Louis.
Die Vernon, do
War Eagle, Cincinnati.
Clara Hine, from Montrose.
Eagle, from Warsaw.
River en- a stand with thirty-two inches water on
the Rapids.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20
ICEy lCEfs ICHFrt

ICE! ICEy! ICEIl!
Al those who want 10 be supplied with fne
clear Ice this Summer, will please cali and leave
their orders at GOLFERS l. ROBERTSoN's,
AplSd3t rs Main.st
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20

IRON,
No. 81 and 5s Leves .KE0KuK, IOWA.
nv have now In store, and will be receiving
w continually as the wants of the trade de-
mand, from the East and Sou b, ample supplies of
goods In our line, TO which the trade az Iowa
Northern Missouri and estern Ilinois Ia respect
fully solicited, as we are determined to compete
successfully with St. Ltais and Chicago In prices
(trans portation added) for all goode in our line
Merchants Buyinx Tor Cash, or
PRICES Low. AID do wei 10 exam
Inc our stock before making their
purchases.
We are receiving, and have in store, all 9TH
er classes Of goods apperianng TO our line Of bua-
iness.
zoo bags strictly prime Rio Coffee.
30 pockets old Gov. Java
81 hhds N. O. Sugar.
DO bills. Belcher's loaf, crushed and clarified do
30 " Plantation and 3. III. Molasses.
70 Baicher's 5. ii. and Golden Syrup.
100 boxes Star Candles.
lilo IS Family and Patent Soaps.
10 bbis. Lard Oil.
10 I" Linseed Oil.
100 kegs Pure White Lead.
bhis. Turpsntine.
10 tierces Rice.
200 kegs s. G. soda.
80 bxs. Rabbits saleratus, In pound papers.
tuns Manila Rope--sll siEss.
30 bugs Cotton Yarn.
10 bales Batting.
Oe dos. Moline and hoop buckets
DO :" Tabs.
drums Goldfish.
90 bxs. No. Herring.
100 pkgs. Mackerel, bbIs. half bbls. and kits.
~ half bbis White Fish
20 bBis. Kosn.
10 WILMINGTON Tar.
~ 8. Navy Pitch.
30 bales 0akum.
100 bills. Louisville and Rosetale Cement.
20 " Plaster Paris.
500 bush. PIastering Hair.
800 " New Dried Apples.
700 bxs Glass, Sxl0, 10xl 2, 10xI4, I0xI8, IOx2o
10 bales new "a bush. Gnnny Bags.
March III, lssu-dAw
GOO BAGS q. SALT, in large bles che sacks
OOO just received by aunt Lefty for sale
mchi7dhw 81 and IS Lsvee.
MINERAL AND METALLIC PAL Vt, all colors
WI for sale low BY
c0NNABLE l. sMYTH,
INCH lTd4w 81 and 5s Leyee
A LAhaE stock of Green and Black TEAS of al
a rades, In store and for sale by
CoNNABLE i sMYTH,
mehi7daw 81 5s Levee.
Nj MANUFACTURED TOBACCO Of all grades
Asl u, N, s and 10 lump and caddy boxes--pur
chased directly from the manufacturers, for sal
low By CONNABLE a. SMYTH,
uchi7daw 81 4 bs Levee.
NJ Ais AND IRON
IN 500 legs assorted Nails.
30 tuns Tennessee Iron.
100 Pittsburgh and Juniatta Iron
- Pow steel.
tun Spring Steel.
large stock Of Anvils, Vices, Axes, SPRING, 30.
making complete stock in this line, In store ans
being receiyedb by C0NEABLE Il SMYTH,
March IL, 60-d4w No 81 4 5s Levee.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20
DAY & BRO,
HOLES ALE RCCERS,

le5 MAIN STREET. .KEOKUK, IOWA.
LAVE just received q choice let of extra No i
L l. Mackerel, Georges Bank Goldfish, Herring and
Sardines, direct from the seaboard.
Always hand a large stock Of the various
grades o. Tea, Laguira and Rio Coffee, NJ o. and Re.
fined Sugars, Mace, Ginger, Pepper and ether sp4pe,
various brands Of Flour, Dried Frnts, Glass, sash,
Star and Tallow Candles, Starch, Cheese, Brooms,
Brushes, kasins, Pipes, Mats, Nuss, Nails, Vine
gar, Soaps, Wrapping Paper, Irvine, Tubs, Pals,
Butter, Lard, Tacks, Gun Caps, Shot, Lead, Carpet
Chain, Cotton Yarn, Cordage, Candy, Crackers
Letter, Note, and Fooiseap Paper; and various 9th.
er articles usually kept by 6rocers, to which we
apme at the lowest possible figures, or wo will ex-
change any of the above for Hides, Fnrs, such
products ms will bear shipment. lapr7dl
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20

AprI3S6Oa&wiy
OILS, Painters Materials, kc.
I AM now receiving, and have in store
i White Lead, Collier Co, pure,
do St. Louis, do
do New York No. l,
Linseed Oil,
1'urpentine,
Tanner Oil,
Nestfoot Oil,
Cater do
Olive do
Lard do No. l,
Pure CO al do
Pure Sperm Oil,
Ref. ha 10 do
Resin do
All Of which offer at the 10 west rates.
JOHN T. WILKINSON,
April Is-dGwIm No 81 Main-st.
Just Heceived~
PAuLDING'S Prepared Glue, Browns Bron-
- chial Troches, Mt Eagle Tripoli, Musk and
Pocine Soap, London and American Honey soap,
Monster and Prince Albert Soap, Mrs. Z. A. Allen q
Worlds Hair Restorer, Mrs. ). A. Aliens Hair
Dressing or Zyiobaisanum, Burnetts Coco aine for
the Hair, Powers Inodorus Glyoerine, for sale IN
quantities to suit by
aplsdGwlm 81 Main-st.
Life, Fire and Marine Insurance
Agency.
DOLICIES Of Insurance issued at the lowest
rates in the following reliable FIRST class COM
panies:
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CoMPAHy
OF NEW YORK 49,
This il the safest aud most reliable Life Insuf aHc
Company in the world, with an accumulated
Fund OF over &5,OOOsOOO.
ATLANTIC FIRE AND MARINE ms. co.
OF PROVIDENCE, RI.
Capital $50 900 90.
SPRINGFIELD FIRE AND MARINE ms. co.
sPKIN0YIELD, nAss.
! Capita 500, IIu.
PEORIA MARINE 4 FIRE INSURANCE CO.
PEORIA, ILL.
Capital $500, 200 90.
| Those desiring Insurance will do we'll to call
| the Agency Office IL G. X DIMOND,
| Apr.lsdlm Main-at., over Ogden's Book Store
| CINNAMON BARK.
I'M MATS Ceylon, 2 to lbs. each, in store and
| 1UU for sale low by
| Sign OF tho Golden Eagle and Mortar
mh2o-d "a Main street.
| A LARGE stock Of Juveniles for the Holidays
"A for sale by NJ. w. WESTc0TT,
Dec10d 81 Main-st.
NEW BOOKS.
| TUsT received new supply Of "The Minister
u Weoing" and From Dawn TO Daylight"
M. w. WEsIc0rr,
Mar27d 81 Main-st.
/ LpALDING's PREPARED GLUE. A new stock
/ ~ This day received by
OGDEN, BRoWNELL \ co.
Apr6d 81 Main-st.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20

THs Losr BoY FouND.-The little boy ad.
versised BY Geo. Hiles as lost, has turned up,
II seems he mistook the Minnesota Belle for
the Ferry boai,and instead Of going to Ham
iiton, as he intended, be found himself going
down stream, last Friday night. Arriving at
BIT. Louis, he was recognised by some Of the
men on the Ferry boat Gate City, which was
then in port, to which boat be was trans-
ferred. The Gate City was expected last
night.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20

T Gerris Smith has entirely recovered
from his insanity.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.


C.. T. G. [ F 90 r D,
DEALER IN
FINE GOLD JEWELRY, sILvER-wARE, &c.
Third-st,, bet. Main & johnson.
hE0kUk..-.-............. IOWA.
e. u go Il
MY STOCK OF GOODS embraces all articles
Ill usually kept In my line of business, and
those wishing to purchase win find it TO their in
serest to examine them, as am offering goods to
salt the present times.
SPECTACLEs.
will select Glasses TO suit each condition OF
sight. This is no humbug or guess work. Come,
and ace fer yourselves. Glasses fitted to old frames
at abort notice.
N. Blair Ornaments and ycwelry made up to
order.
Watches, Clocks, and Jcweiry repaired in the
best manner, and warranted.
A new supply of Morton q Premium Gold Pens.
Mareh 20, 's9-dAw
GN~ Fever and Ague Is 8 terrible disease. Of
call tie ills tina hesh In heir to- it ia the faintess
in it's frat manifestations, the most unreienting in
its progress, and the most defiant Of medical skill.
Fever and Ague lie more destructive of human life
than consumption, because it liz more easily in
dueed, and therefore moro prevalent. IL marks its
victims for the grave, like an executioner's bond.
Day by day, tks sufferer grows weaker and weaker,
and each hour does he fear strong consciousness
Of approaching tbs tomb. We have said that the
disease IL one VI those which have nearly always
dehed medical scienee--s few once in q while
having been cured and reported. DIR. j. Hostel
ter's Celebrated Stomach Bitters, for the cure of
Fever and Ague, is, beyond all controversy, the
safest and best remedy that could DO used by the
afflicted for all diseases of the above nature The
most Violent attacks Of this dreadful disease have
often been by the of this reliable rem
edy. The Bitter have been used by the propri-
etor in an extensive practice, in the treatment Of
Fever and Ague, for a number Of years, and its
wonderful curative powers are well known both To
the press and the public. These who desire a
thorough renovation Of their entire system, should
not fail 10 use the "Hitters.n
For sale by Druggists and dealers generally,
everywhere.
Sold by z. GIBBONS, A. j. WfLKIHsos, BARrLErr
KAYE Co., and j. BRApEs.
April l6 'Ge-dkw
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-20

rSMBRACINfi eruises In the Pacific, Atlantic In
~ dian and Antarctic 0ceana, In the years 1855
SO, ,57, ,5S and 50, by w. ID. Whitcar; For sale
OGDEN BROWNELLA co.
oct27d
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Protestant Conference Mt Ralti.
more.

Fourth Day, Saturday-The report of the Com
mittee on ltinerancy, recommending Joseph .
Mills, Geo; w Burns. Milton f. III ysore, Henry
Nice, and Robert Wilma as Itinerants was taken
up and adopted.
Rev. J. II. Nichols, Chairman of the Commit.
Tee on lunerdncy, submitted a further report
recommending j. w Charlton and Enoch King
as Itnerants The report was adopted as whole
The Official Characters of Revs. Geo D. Hamil-
ton, Thomas Lee, r. Livingston j. w Charlton
and George Simpson passed
Rev. W. Robey was elected Chairman of the
District Committee, to I'LL the vacancy occasioned
oy the election of l.. w Bates to the Presidency.
hev, A. ,. Eversole moved to call the roll to
ascertain who We're willing to receive appoint,
ments Tor tie ensuing year, which was adoptt d
ana ths roll called and out of all present thirty
eight found willing to accept appO'ntnents
Rev w. Hammond was permitted to con-
hnue his appointment at Lynchburg, Va
On motion of Rev. T.. J DrinkhoIse the name
OF A Anderson was stric ken from the roll
Inc Conference then adjourned until this Mon.
day. morning.
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In THE SENATE, to-day, Mr. Yulee, from the
Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads re-
ported back the House bill allowing the pub.
fishers Of newspapers to print upon their nsn.r.
the date Of the expiration Of subscriptions Win
amendments, which were agreed to, and the bin
was passed
Zone Of the amendments to the above bill abol-
ishes the one cent postage on drop letters when
delivered at the post office where dropped
Mr.. Mason asked to be excused from service on
the Committee on the District Of Columbia, on
the ground that his other committee duties pre-
vented him from doing justice in his estimation
to that committee; excused
MIR. Hale offered resolution that the Sunerin-
tendent Of the Capitol Extension berequested to
report the practicablitv Of extending the present
Senate Chamber SO as to take in the windows on
the north end and on the east or west side of the
Capitol building. Adopted.
The Senate Homestead bill being taken up-
Mr.. Nicholson proceeded to speak in opndsit,on
70 IL, when our report closed.
In THE HOUSE, after the reading of the journal
Mr. Morrill,, from the Committee of WAYS and
Means. reported bill to provide for the payment
OF the outstanding Treasury Notes, and to reon.
late and increase the duties on imports, and 10,
other purposes. "
Means, reported a bill making appropriation for
the necessary Executive and Judiciary expenses
1861 'uie'
Both Of these bills were referred tn tho Co,,
mittee of the Whole on the state Of the Union
MI Eliot, from the Committee en- Commerce
reported bill making appropriation for the
Lig ht-house Establishment, which was referred
the Union. 'e VA
Mr.. Davis. Of Miss. offered thel following resc-
lnton, which being objected to by Mr.. Hutchins,
Of Ohio, was laN over:
day Of May, 1860.
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PROGRESS OF THE LYNN STRIKE-The strikers
0i lynn mace 4 great turnout In procession on
Were more than double that number several
hundred banners were borne by the strikers. both
male and female, and the city was decorated in
many places with flags and steamers. The pro-
Gessloh comprised, besides all the strikers of
Lynn, several military and fire companies, with
Sands OF music, and delegations of ladies from
"amPscott, Marblehead, Danvers, Saugus.
headlng, Stoneham, Woburn, Beverly, salem
anu other places. The weather was delightful,
ana The proceedings harmonious and gratifying
TO tie partici pato!s.
Letters from Lynn, state that mechanics gene
Ially throughout the country are rallying to
the support of the Massachusetts, strikers rhe
New York Typographical Union on Saturday
evening donated one hundred dollars to the shoe
makers relief fund, and mass meeting of tine
tra1es is soon 10 be held when additional supplies
will no doubt be forthcoming
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Personal.

Hon p; c. Calhoun Conn, Capt Arm
strong, u ). ~, are at Willards'.
49, Democratic paper is to be started at Me-
siiia, Arizona, with Hon Phil. T Herbert as its
editor.
---- Mr.. Max Maretzrk returned to New York
city Oh Thursday evening, laden with health
honors and money, from his Havana opera season
-, Cen DoniPhan, Of Missouri, has heartily
joined the Democracy. He was an Old-line Whig
Inc flatte Argus, which states the above fact
saws an ADLER and pursr man cannot be found
-. The fascinating Miss Adelna Patti. who is
70 make her appearance in Lucia this evening has
arrived In Washington, and taken ND her resi-
dence at Willards'. She is accompanied by MIR
faai: her father, Madame Strakosch and other
members of the Grand Opera COMPANY
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Items Photographed from Wa.hipr,op

me Associated Press dispatch says:
WARRINGTON, March IS-The Senate and
hoGse nave each passed bill to protect female
passengers on emigraut vessels and it only re-
mains Tor either branch Of Congress to concur in
the actlon or the other, matter more of form
man OF substance. as the two bills are similar In
tnslr PROVISIONS Sue an arrangement will prob
ABLY DE consummated during the present week
proved condition of affairs there so far as onr
country is concerned. 1t appears further that
both the government and the revolutionists had
Deem collecting certain bonds of American cit-
zsns, ont oy the prompt Intervention of ounNin-
lser, MI Blgler, the government was made re-
sponsible. -
Negotiations with Nicaragua for another treaty
VIII De resumed The rejection of the one on
Friday was surprise to our Government which
had no doubt of Its ratification by the Senate.
The general impression now seems to be that
congress Will remain in session till about the LIST
Of July. " "
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DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE PATENT OFFICE
The following letter explains itself:

u >. PATENT OFFICE. March IL, 1860
SIR: Many applications having been received
al this office for plants, grape roots, &c it be-
comes necessary to say that with the exception
OF the tea plant, there will be nothing further to
distribute for some time to come
The tea plants for the South have mostly been
forwarded to their destinations and all the grape
roots. Of varieties both foreign and domestic.
winch We're on band in condition tit for removal,
have been distri buted Measures however bavs
been taken to procure additional supplies, and.
when ready for distribution, notice thereof viii
be given.
nave 'he honor to be, yours, very respectfully,
PHILIP r. THOMAS, Commissioner
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" Japan e p. Kingsbury. U. $. A. is an.
nounced 70 deliver lecture in Richmond ".
IN tas Military strength and weakness Of the
u One Of the New York r.,,.,s
deles alton to Charleston has gone Owe, ;,,a oo9
England. " "ayers, In
u The San Antonio Herald saws thattb. oro,
and mail from San Francisco arrived al San An
toDio In sixteen days, and from FL Paso in fon,
Gays and seventeen hours-the quickest time on
HI The New York Legislature have passed a
Nv, Pronioihng Sunday exhibitions in New York
cry. The Germans protest.
" The bill incorporating Harrisburg In a
hds PISSED both Houses of the Legislature
Hr only awaits the Governors approval
&. " Advires from Texas say that Gov Houston
Car, spiLlng an expedition against the Indians.
Dufieson is to command the expedition.
Up The Ohio lie yislature h.. resolved mon
raVing an extra session. eN 'P'A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-03-19

CELEBRATION OF ST. PATRICK's DAY IN BALrI.
aoRE-In accordance with time-bonored ems
tom, on this day, the Oliver Hibernian Society
visited their school for the purpose of presentn
the ehoiars with testimonials for advancement in
&c.
Tbs Shields Guards celebrated the day by full
dress Parade: They assembled at their armory
In tbs morning, and accompanied by Captai n
ument Square and thence to st Patrick's Church.
broadway, where the Rev. Charles King deli "
cred pan-gyric upon Ireland's patron Saint.
SeIViee over, the corps returned to the armory,
and there devoted several hours to social enjoy.
ment. JO'
The Union Social Association had an entertain
ment at Reiney's Virginia House.
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ST. PArKICk's Day mi Ew YoRK.-In this
city the civic and military procession made a fine
DISPLAY, and the ceremony Of high mass at st
pairicks cathedral, where Father Mcguire de-
iivered an eloquent eulogy upon St Patrick. at
tracted an immense concourse of people I'm the
evening, DR.. Cahill delivered an Grafton at the
academy Of Music, and the Friendly Sons Of St
Patrick wound up the festivities by q grand han
quet at the Metropolitan Hotel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-03-19

IL A private letter to gentleman of this city
states that the Hon. John l.. Robinson, Marshal
OF the State Of Indiana, and late a member of
Congress from that State is lying at the point of
death at his ZONE in Rushville. At this time,
when true men are so much needed, his death
VIII be regarded as national calamity We
nope Tor his ultimate recovery, though his physi-
Clans regard his condition az hopeless.
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TRIAL OF LAND-T arrangements for the trial
OF w alter 8. Land, charged with the murder of
Benjamin Flanagan, are complete and were to
commence at Princess Anne Court n ouse TODAY.
The fact that the parties all of high standing,
Will invest the trial with more than ordinary iii-
terest and attract large crowd. Able counsel has
been employ ed Hon. III A. Wise has been posi-
lively engaged to defend Land and is to be assisted
oy lazewell Taylor and l. H. Chandler Of Nor
folk city. For the commonwealth John Peters.
OF Norfolk, and Marmaduke johnson, of Rich
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A COOP DAYS WoRK-Judye Bond. I'm the
Criminal Court, on Saturday, disposed of nearly
seventy cases, imposing penalties where they wer.
needed Of sufficient severity to show that the DAYS
vi 81 and costs have gene by, whilst he alse
placed his condemnation upon the business of
professional bondsInen. We record with pleasure
this commencement of the Judges duties. SO full
Of promise OF good results -Bditimore American,
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VIRGINIA AND THE MERCHANTS TAx-The
merchants and other citizens Of Richmond Va
have msmorialized the Virginia Senate in an able
ana carefully collated address sgainst the passage
VI Tue merchants tax law" which imposes a
A OF one Fer cent upon sales of all goods not di
, imported, &c. The passage Of the law by
~ W".l branch Of the Legislature has created
inc greatest excitement in Richmond