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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

ESTELLA BROWN'S ESTATE.
THE Subscribers, having been appointed by
L the Hon. Probate Court for the District of
Orleans, Commissioners toreceivc, examine, and
adjust all claims and demands Of all persons
against the estate of ESTELLA BROWN, late
of Coventry in said district, deceased rep
resented nsolvcnt and the term OF six months
from the LIST day Of December, 1864, being allow
ed by said court the creditors of SAID deceased
to exhibit and prove their respective claims be-
fore us
Give notice, that we will attend to the duties
of our appointment at the Post Office in Gov
entry in said district, on the last tuesday OF
January and May next, at nine o'clock in the
forenoon ON each of SAID days.
JOHN II. OAKS, (c,
JOHN Il. THRASHER, { '0"' TO-
Coventry, Dee. 26th. A. d. lS6i-lw3
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JACOB ". LOOMS ESTATE.
= TATE OF WEIR NJ % a.

g II E h % n u kS w ~ " a
- ORLEANS DIsTRIcT, IS.
In Probate Court, held at Irasburgh within
and for said District, on the 10th day OF Decen-
Der, A. ID. 1864:
An instrument, purportng TO be the last will
and testament of JACOB N. LOOMS, late OF
Craftsbury in said district, deceased, being pre-
sented to the Court by Henry S. Tolman, one of
the executors therein named, for probate
1t is ordered by said court, that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at a ses-
sion of said court TO be holden at the probate
office in Irashurgh, on the 3lst day of December,
1864, and show cause, if any they may have,
against the probate of said will; for which pnr-
pose, it is further ordered that a copy of the re-
cord of this order be published three weeks sue
cessively in the Orleans Independent STANDARD,
a newspaper printed at Iras6urgh, previous to
said time appointed for hearing.
MILTON II. TYLER, Judge.
true capy Of record.
5lw3 Attest, MILTON r. TYLER, Judge.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-01-06

followed Gen. Sioneman with the force
Of Galtner, Crosby and Witbers and III,
balance Of Dykes command who ha'
been on the frontier of Kentucky waitin,
TO cooperate with their cavalry.
Gen. Stoneman attacked Breckenridg,
at Marion and drove him over the noun
tain into North Carolina. His command
then attacked the salt works which were
defended by about 700 men who were
either captured or dispersed. The los:
by this raid to he rebels is immense
All the railroad bridges from New Riv--
er TO the Tennessee line were destroyed
Thirteen railroad trains with locomotives.
Several trains and extra cars without en-.
gines were captured and destroyed. De-
pots of supplies in South Western Vir-
ginia, foundries, mills, factories, store
houses, wagon and ambulance train, rail
road and turnpike bridges were destroy.
ed. In addition we captured $500 rounds
of artillery ammunition, 1000 pack sad
dies, large amount of harness and a
great quantity Of small arms. 1000 hor-
SEES and 1000 mules. Among the cap.
tured are two rebel editors and four Sc
cession printing offices. The greatest
loss to the rebels was the destruction of
the lead and salt works, both of which
have been rendered useless. Our losses
were very small, not exceeding 200 kill.
ed, wounded and missing. We captured
"a officers aud 845 men.
East Tenn, is now free from any body
Of rebels. Gen. Stoneman had posses
sion of the rebel telegraph line and held
it for Is hours, during which time he
discovered all their plans and movements.
EMINENT Persons WHO HAVE DIED
DURING l864.-Archbishop Hughes of
New York whose last words were bury
ne 10 the sunshine" ADELAIDE Ann
Proctor, the English poetess. Rev. Ed
ward Hitchcock, d. d., of Amherst, ge-
1'osist and author. Rev. Thomas Starr
King Of San Francisco dying words,
yea though | walk through the valley
# the shadow of death, | will fear no evil
-or thou art with me, thy rod and Thy
taft they comfort me-" Owen c. Love-
oy, II. c., Of Illinois. Mrs. C. N.
authorizes. Nathaniel Haw-
horne, aulhor. Geo. p. Morris, poet
md author. Generals Sedgwiek, Me-
oherson, Wadsworth, Birney. Chief
Justice fancy Of the U. S. Supreme
Court. Prof. Benjamin SilIiman Senior
f Yale College. William L. Dayton,
]. S. Minister to France. !.
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Is intending to go to Illinois about the middle
of February, and is therefore going to sell
out her excellent assortment of MILF
merry and Fancy Goods as soon as
is possible. The ladies Of Irqs-
burgh and vicinity will be
sure to remember that
between now and
that time she
will sell
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29

= DEATH OF BIsaoP HANLIN.-This EN-.
inent Methodist divine died at Mt Pleas.
ant on Friday. He was one of the ablest
and most eloquent ministers in the con-
nection and long ago won national repu-
tation. The Hawkeye says of him:
We believe him to have been the most
eloquent and most talented preacher of the
Gospel that it has ever been our privilege
to hear. We first heard him in Ohio IS
years ago, when on circuit. We then
thought as We do now, that his discourses
were finished productions, delivered in
the most impressive manner.
His enunciation was clear and distinct.
his manner natural, without rant, his 40.
pearance all that could be desired. We
have always considered him model pull.
pit orator.
Bishop Hamlin has been out of health
and has not preached for many years. He
was about IS years Of age.
He was buried at Mt. Pleasant on Sun.
day. Rev. Messrs. Williams and Thomas,
and Drs. Elliott and CASTOR participated
in the funeral exercises.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29

TIE ALLxGHANIASs To-NIGHT.-Ev-
cry one with music in his soul viii attend
the Alleghanians( Vocalists and Swiss Bell
Ringers) Concert this evening at the
Atheneum. Their repertoire embraces
choice collection of Vocal Quartettes, ar
ranged in their own peculiar style; also,
avariety of the sweetest English, Irish,
Scotch, German and Spanish ballade OK
tent; Humorous Songs, Duets, de-,
Arias, Cavatinas and Scenss from works
of the most popular Italian and French
masters. In addition to their usual choice
selection Of Vocal Music, thsy will play
several pieces on the celebrated Swiss
Belle.
AS the troupe can remain but one
night, undoubtedly, the hall will be full.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29
financial aud & Commercial.



D. Telegraph HIuYsax, March =.
Cotscn-Fluler and more aetive at eoe ~ mid0lng.
Flour Dull md rather easisr ct 400 - 1 1xt1e
State eSOl0 % Jpr Extra b H. o.. md 10 0eOu %
for trade brands the market closing heavy With NO bu
srs at outsde.
Wheat-steady With fuir demand q q for Chicago
eprine. IS for old Amber Nil; 0oO1 % fbe Winter
Rsd Western ~ fbr Amber Mich.
Rye-Dull.
BaFley--DullAnd nominal.
Corn-Duli aud scarcely 70 hrm; nsv yellow 1t 10
1 So.
Wool-Dull
Petroisum-Dul 1t sc for Crude; 52Dssc for Rened
in Bond, and 72o7Sc for do Free.
sussr-Duli Cuba and Muscovado lo1z0ilc FOR dir to
good =
Molasses-Duli.
Pork-Decidedly nrmer and more active ct g -
q 63 forpew mess closing ct - 80, regular - 0O9
rs 90 for 1864 do, cash and regular way closing -
~ 20 CASH q 50o2A 90 for prime and - ~ ioi
sssfsss.dy :. Ii oool7 90 for plain mes a.d 10
AL 90 for extra mess
Beef Hams steady 1t . oo@8 TO-
| Bacon--Frmer At 15l4 oi6c for Cumberland cut; lo0
Gat Me.tsestsady at l4s1els5zc for shoulders, and
| 1916 for hams.
Butter-Shade higher at 1890 for Ohio; 1o0Sc fo'
State.
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chicago market.

BY Telegraph CHoAso, March -.
Markets more active and generally frmer.
Beef CAstle-Shade better and active at 10 ooo
IL so.
Provisions -BuoyAnt snd higher. Mess pork advanced
So selling at Is 0o3 50 fol city, and - 90 for coun
try Prime mess pork advanced 80 st "a 30. Rough
sides held ut 121<e loose
Lard-In demand at lie None Offering.
whisky-steady and firm 1t 0e.
Flour-More active At so for White Winter, and q
% 90 for Spring Extra
wheat-lc higher; No. Spring 1t 1897 Is.
Corn-1 to DC higher ct 60062c.
Rye lower. Sales Of No. ! 1t &c; No d &C.
Barley-Quiet 1t &c for No. &
Hay-Dull at IS 0042o 90.
Money-very scarce.
Kxchange-firm IT par buying and u premium sell
ing.
Gold-l53@1A Cash gold scarce.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29

~ Wood-choppers can get steady
employment and good wages by applying
to Mr.. H. L. Shepherd at the Office Of the
Eastern Railroad, corner Second and
Main Streets. Keokuk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29

new York Money Market.
By Telegraph NEW YoAx, March =.
Money-steady at per cent
Sterlins-Duli Il 1897 01o01x
Gold--Without decided change, opening ct lssz, ID
vancng to 16l3. and closing At 1872.
Government Htocks-Iittls frmer.
l0-4o Coupons 91Z
US. $50 Coupons 1854.
Is Of 81 Reg. Coupons lo6.
Etocks-Hesvy.
C4P55; q Clse1S C&RIGA; MAJ DO Is
Toll 4 wab IS; Fl Wayne s214; A I 10 CAN Y
q; I Scrip o. yr Cert q; Psc Nail 1So
N YCelL; Erie 52s<; CBk los: Hudson loo; Har
lem rs; Reading % e64 n $50; Toledo 70
o NJ Cert 21lI; Quicksilver IS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29

An EXCURSION TO NEW York CIrY.-
BY referring to the advertisement in this
paper it will be seen that the Panorama
OF New York City exhibits here three
afternoons and and evenings, commencing
at the Atheneum tomorrow afternoon,
1t is doubtless fine work of art, After
seeing it we shall speak of it more at
length.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29

1~The St. Louis papers state that
seventy thousand persons attended the
Panorama Of New York City during the
four weeks it was on exhibition in that
city. It commences its exhibitions here
tomorrow afternoon at the Atheneum.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29

No ~ viii Be received sucspe ~ fsr,seh,. =, A.
estca: ascye sla.sfessd Ms III uiIl g1rss ~ ~
q which eece affsof 0s viI ~ e,rssaS
the esut - tie packAGs ~ b f1clrde6 1s.sc
tos9a paskasss g .mplss Of al ARTICLES not per,.h
Ment posted at IT. heod -
EAch ~ MnSt - eocoapanisd Win q, r.r,.,.s.,.
sur1tass n he - " &1tyeoo. sAssDss
his Cbafrnct = d b ~ 1hr tAs suaoa - -
nom 6aee cfeonfnct. - -s.sas
49, srs sxPseted e - pEsak = - spsaa.e a
- 49, - eesR hs1 vtl - ~ eltorea1noG :.
ssaDas - sa1lssssd = u . 1T s. =
.eAS
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29

SHEEP FOR SALE.-I will offer at pub.
lie sale Thursday, the 30th inst, at the
Union warehouse in Fl. Madison, Iowa,
6oo head Of sheep in lots TO suit pur-
chasers. Terms known on day of sale.
M. N. DEAN.
Fl. Madison, March Goth 1866.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29

Broke JAIL.-Mr. Charles Manning,
Deputy Sheriff Of Van Buren, county, was
in the city yesterday. in search Of Thos.
Dearen, who broke Jail at Keosauqua, on
Monday night. the 9th inst.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29

~The Deputy Collector At Burling-
ton turned over to Harry Fulton. U. 8.
Deputy Marshal. yesterday, about two
thousand pounds of tobacco and thirteen
thousand cigars. which were seized for
not complying with the revenue law
Truly, the ways Of the transgressor are
hard.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29
PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING
Il eUBSieTENCE

0RsIcR OF AcfrSs CoMnnsAnr o. euss1srrxcn
KEoKuK, Iowa, March rs, 1885
Sealed proposals. in duplicate will - received At thi,
ONCE rom loyal citisens only) until II O'Clock N m
Gay March 81, 1865 for furnishing all the eubsssepce
ctoes Tor the use Of o. g. troops stationed at this pt
ana the General Hospital consisting Of the asticIe1
mentioned below to be furnished In such quantities ~
at such place in the city Of Keokuk Iowa
lst 1866: APii
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29

~ For want of space We hi 70 90
commodate several advertisers this morn
ing. The advantages Of our large and
increasing circulation are being sought
after to such an extent that m enlarge
ment Of our limits may become necessary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29

r. ~ 0sssrs Y 49, II ~ fsiisutss Described Lsts
At meeting City Council Of tAssity Of Keokuk
I'd, viz:
Resoleed That the owners Of Lots g. O. 10, IL md II
Block lo& Lots 9 TO- II ard Il, Black l1 Lo}s
Block l6o; Lots 4A4 and q Block ioe, Lots !,
s snd 9, Block 10 I0ts !, > 3 4 sid 8 Mock is
ae directed TO have plank walk not e than ye fset
vtde laid in mont u ~ fsepectlvs Lots o. HrA stfees
b The ltth ~ June nsxt IL plaak . b l cuss-
NDs. - Mn&1lA4
ncA1eA1st 03k ofCoaneil n CRY Of Hsoknk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29
THE CHEAPEST PROPERTY AND
u BEST INVESTMENT IN THE CRY = dssr.s n

THE CHEAPEST PROPERTY AND
BEST INVESTMENT IN THE CITY 4 offered in
the following:
Two store rooms and lot on Main street. between 9Th
and sth street in the best block the city for busns
Price s. ZOO.
Two store rooms With comfortable dwellings above on
ath street. between Main and Blondcau streets. The
best stand Oh Of Main street in the city for buiness
Price 50 500
One Deciding HOUSE, rooms, cistern cellar &c situ-
ated opposite Exchange Street Church. between 81 and
4th street. Price 81, go.
One Brick House. rooms cistern &C. not two SQUARES
from the market house. Price $500
Tro Dsceing Houses and lot each house CONTAINING
Price 81 800 =
Also vacant lots have left exchange for land In
Missouri Iowa.
will take few thousand dollars in Lse Cbsty Rqs
yodd Bonds a r casa raue In part payment The only
for Offering this proK srty at these ssiAcinr
ees y desire 70 change my business.
J. l. CURTIS.
mcnza-dlm Corner Of Concset and 9Th g.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29

Mr.. Editor .-Please announce the c.rn. - ".
AShf scH1vxhs a. an Independent candidate for CITY
HlArsnsi ~ the ensuing Charter election.
mch2s M.Nv ror.r.
Mr. Editor Please Announce III r.r,. 20 ~
FaxDERIck, - the Peoples candidate 10, ~. - r.
AArsnai at the coming municipal election and obre
"en<' MANY yOTERe
Mr. Editor Please announce the r.,r. - 49,
Wonsfn as candidate for reelection to the Office Of
City Marshal. (mch371 MANY yorrps
Mr. Editor You viii please announce the nam. ~
H. D. BAartarr = an Independent cspdidat. for n. =
hcs Of City MArshai mchas
-. 1ddor '-scHs ". ooDxs, Ebq, viii b supported
fbr the next Mayor BY TIN pnOPLR
nch2D
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29

NEW YoHK, March %.
The current prices for the weekst III yards fol-
lows:
Beef Csttie-lst quality ~ oo1H 0o fxar TO good
II D0123 70, common IA 5o@l6 80, inferior IA COO
IL So
Cows and Calves-1st quality SO oo6loo o. ordinary
60 oo@75 90; common 50 ooo6o or inferior 20 ooe
SO 90
Veal c.l,e.lss eual. ls14elsc; ordinary la346ls14
common IL <@12c; inferior l0QSllc.
Sheep and Iambs-Extra is oo@ls 90, prime IL Ooa
IL co. ordinary II 00o12 co. common 10 00Dl1 90 infe
rior O0@i0 90.
ewine-Hesvy; corn fed p b. 131<@l33<c light and
medium at l3@l3l<c still fed 133<&l34c.
There Is another famine In the cattle market which has
produced famine in prices The bulk Of the cattle hich
the way still detained the road3
ing been fully repaired since the sshsts and Of
them cattle having been carried for two weeks A the
people expected heavy supply this week dhere was
much disappointment Last weeks extreme prices
Of course main tained.
Hogs were scarce but dull aud prices lower.
7oss receipts of all stocks all the yards for this
week are ~ followg
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29

WANTED-A practical Currier, t.
wv whom good wages and steady employment vii
be given Enquire At the
mch2s-dst BoNAPARrB rANETRY.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29

-. Ansov s-iou are authorised to announce Dr.
rnxmAH Ksswlxs ~ . csndidst. for A,a.rr., !. -.
Third Wsrd. lnehf2l MANY vorxas.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29
SALE-A two story brick DWELL

ing House. containing 10 rooms good cellar cit en-
barn and full lot, situated the Morgan and
nth streets Title good Price 5000 Possession LIST
Of April next Enquire Of II. b. TEs-KYCK-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29
COR SALE-The west half of a two

story double brick Dwelling Hoase tanning six
roons estern good cellar. house painted and caked ali
over lot well fenced and all In good order situated near
the corner Of 18th and Des Moines Title good
Price 81 500 Enquire Of HB TEN-EYCK
wrhs
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29
l valuable Farm Of 200

TOR SALE-9O By 40 fsst, eounep-
stneO ~ from 9TH street, on Mafn In lslhyetts
eqa9e lItes Ssoo. Call on H.D.f1H-1YdK.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29
EOR SALE-1OO acres new Land,

u 80 acres under cultivation with two log houses
and small orchard situated ~ miles g. IT, from Warsaw
and one mile from Breckinridge Hancock Co.. illinois
Title good Price $4,000. Enquire OF
II. B. TEN-EYCK.
mrhS Real Estate Agent, Keokuk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29
EHOR SALE-A story and half brick

j. Dwelling with basement, containing four rooms
with With full lot situated the Of 18th and IL
change streets Price, $3.50 Title good. Enquire II
Dch1e H. B.T FS-EYCK
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29

EOR SALE-The three story double
Il brick and frame building known as the Pavilion, y
situated Concert street. between ID and Sd streets
This house has 10 each side with and
cellars to accommodate both edes It will accommodate
two families, or II may be nsed boarding house 1t
will be sold separately together TO suit purchasers
Title good or no sale. Enauire of
feb1a y Vi IL a TET-EyCK.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29
EOR SALE-A Cottage Frame Dwell

EOR SALE-20 by 140 feet adjoining
ii the Leighton House, one brick wall Eve stories
high johnson street, between 81 and 4th streets
Price $1,000. Enquire cf H.B. TEy-ETCk.
meh3
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nor SALE-A one story frame dwell.

ing. with rooms, cellar cisiern and fall lot we'll
fenced situated the Of It'll and Bank streets
TO business. Title good Price ST eco En-
quire OF mchl H. II. TEN-EYCE.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29

- And, with frame house containing rooms with
a1t fees and other Improvements situated on the river
above keokuk- There other lands adjoining this
property that may be purchased IL desired Price S5l
Fer other information squire Of II. H. Wilson near the
property, or to III. b. TES-EYCK
mehD Real Estate Agent Eeokuk
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29
TOR SALE-A two story brick dwell

l. ing with rooms cistern cellar ornamental trees
and two full lots situated the OF 9Th and Frank
lin streets in good ue.snooEaeoj- Tile good
sale. Price $500. Enqusreo Of H. B. TEs-Ef0A.
fab2a
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-29

EOR SALE-A two story double brick
i Dwelling with six rooms ard attic On each sidsL
with cellar under the whole building cisterns ssN
something two full lots situated the u
18th and Bank streets The whole will be sold or
bargain. Price, "a eco, and the most oft time.
mch4 IL d. TEN-EYCK
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1865-08-26

advertisements.
INTERNATIONAL HOTEL.

- The undersigned. proprietor of the In
sSa tsruatiOn1 Hotel takes pleasure in announcing 70 the
@ travelling portion Of the community that
the st ready supply their wants in manner sec
ond i the city. Give call
4-6 9n SAMUEL 4. L0LLER.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1865-08-26
THE PACIFIC
Commercial Advertiser.
Ee-tIP..
BT I. p ELDRICH.


There 8 a picture ia my brain
That only fades 70 come again;
CAe aullieh., through a veil Of rain,
Too Ieeward giliing
= narrow stretch OF brown ssa-sand,
\ lighthouse halF = Ieayue from land,
Aut two young lovers hand in hand
A-cas,Ie-buidlng.
Upon the budded spple-,rees
The robins sing by twos and three,
And even - the fa.n;est br-eze
Down drops blossom
And ever would that lover be
The winI that rgbs the bourgeoEsd tree,
AMI Its the soft tress dainuly
Oa beaE-y's bosom.
A., gray ri, what hlPpy thing
IL was when life was IN its Spring.
To peep through Loves beLrothai risg
At Fielis Elys a.
70 move and breathe = magic air,
70 think thai All that seems - fair -
Ah, ripe Young mouth snd golden hair,
Thou pretty vision,
Well, velI-I think uoJ on thee two,
Bu- The oil woInI breaks anew,
And the Old dream. As if 'rwerr true,
In ny heart uestlesi
Then tears come yelling 20 my eyes,
For youder all in sanity guise,
A 'tEere, a deal woman lies
Upon tire trestles ,-AIlaHfic BonkAiy.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-19

A RMARKABLR SToRY-A WOMAN Two
DAYS AyLoAT ON A SPAR WITH AN INFANT.
Franz Meyer, aged 23, and his wife Anna,
aged 10, from Canton Soleure, Switzerland,
were passengers in the Inflated ship Will
liam Nelson, recently destroyed by fire at
sea. In the confusion incident to the
efforts to save life, the husband and wife
were separated. The husband was picked
up by one Of the ship's boats which was
soon fallen In with by the brig Mercury
The wife, young and e,scis,ite, was not dis.
couraged at the uncertainty of her usband q
fate, but prepared for her own safety.
Self-preservation could not suppress her
womanly instincts so far as to ignore the
feeble cries Of an infant IA days old, left to
perish by its distracted parents, but re-
gardless of her own state she plunged,
with her self imposed charge, into the sea.
For two whole days did this brave girl sup
port herself and the infant on q remnant
of ships spar, without food or water,
sustaining the infants life by the moisture
from her oWn mouth!
Late on the second day the same vessel
in which her husband was saved, having
ceased cruising, without hope of saving
more life, fell in with this heroine, and
saved her with her little charge. .Eventu-
ally the family was landed at Havre, France.
The Prussian Consul at that port took
charge Of the infant, rs its parents were
supposed to have been lost with the wreck.
The brave woman and her husband, hav
ing lost all their outfit, were provided
with funds by the ladies Of Hayre, and
have just arrived in NewYork, this heroine
Of real life having given birth to child on
her voyage out.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-19

HARD LUCK Governor George NJ. Bibt
was another of my old friends. That
man was positively almost mad on the sub.
ject Of fishing. He always fshed with
bait, and In boat was rs patient as the
day wss long. He was kind-hearted, genial,
generous TO fault, great talker. and had
SO many harmless eccentricities that be
was wont to keep his fishing companions
In q continual roar of laughter. After an
uulucky day, In his perverseness he would
sometimes spend the greater part OF the
night upon the river, as II determined to
turn the tide of luck In his favor. He
tished with me In those days when he was
Secretary Of the Treasury, and also In
bare support, he held q subordinate posi'
ton In the same department building,
though paid by the Attorney General.
Many amusing stories are related Of
him, and give you one of them. One
day, early In the morning, he planted him
self on O certain wharf for quiet day OIL
sporting. At noon friend passed by and
asked him his luck. 81 hain't had bite, u
replied the governor; "the fish are scarce"
At shutdown another friend passed by,
and seeing a handsome yellow frog crouch
ing by the side ofthe Governor, and evidently
enjoying the scenery, suddenly exclaimed,
"What's that?o "That," replied the Gov
ernor, with look Of horror, sis my bait
and the id thing has been squat ting
there, I suppose, ever since nine O'Clock
this morning. !" Peace to the memory OF
that curious man.