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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-26

THERE came to as yesterday elegan. cards,
announcing the matrimonial fact chronicled
elsewhere. And with it there came all The
way from New York . cky d ousre in The
way d handsome wedding cake. Especial
y prepared for the GATE CRY Office, this
was, and with proper inscription. Many
thAnks
Mr.. Stern and his bride will be here in q
few weeks, and then his many friends here,
who know him and believe in him, will COM
pliment him for doing the very best, proper
est and most sensible thing he ever did in
his life.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-26
In our Mourning Goods Department

Will be Cloth and irish Popl
French Empress Cloth &c.
4 Wells, English Grape Mourning &c, 6c -
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07

MADRID, April 6.-The Government
has granted permission for the intro
duction into Spain of Protestant books
printed in foreign language. Fears
are entertained that the Carlists will
,soonlmake another attempt atageneral
rising. The Government is taking
every precaution to prevent it. 1t is
reported that King Ferdinand of Port
ugal positively declines the crown of
Spain.
EVENING The refusal of King Fer.
dinand to accept the Spanish crown is
confirmed.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07

Mr.. EDITOR Cannot something be
done to suppress the abominable nui-
sance, daily committed by boys and
men called g bill distributors" of ring
ing the bells of houses at which
they leave their trashy advertisements?
From early morning until late in the
evening, some days as many as six
times, the door-bell is rung calling the
domestic to the door, only to return
with a contemplate hand-bill. -
Very often these "bills" are not OF
a proper" kind for ladies to read. T.
for one, do not object to bills, adver-
tizing the wares of respectable traders
and dealers in the necessaries and lux
uries of life, but do object, decidedly I
to having those of q questionable char
acter left where they are sure to reach
the eyes Of ladies and children. NJ.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07

Mr.. EDITOR Sixty six gold pens at
So a piece would cost 1872. How, in
the name of common honesty, could
the Legislature vote TO appropriate to
somebody One Thousand Eight Hun
bred and Fifty-six Dollars Isl, 1861 for
&C gold pens? Are our Legislators SO
dainty that they had to have gold pen
holders besides ? Could they not write
with ordinary pen-holders like common
folks
1t is all very well to tax the saving of
widows and orphans two per cent. per
annum. But, for decency's sake. let not
the tax be applied to the purchase of
useless luxnries for Lawmakers.
GoosE-QUILL
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07

VANITY. Many things in themselves
are absolutely vain. Among these we
may reckon desires that cannot be graft
fed; imaginations which cannot be
realized affections which have no suita-
BILE objects curiosity in which we are
not useful empty titles, which only
feed their pride riches in such album
|dace that we know not how TO dispose
|of them company which corrupts our
morals dress, which has no other object
than that of attracting observation !; and
fashions, which being devised to crafty
vanity, vary as the wind.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07

Co1oR.-The color of a thing often
depends upon the sort of eyes that
look upon it. A man troubled with
the spleen or dyspepsia sees no gold in
the summer sun, no pleasing tints in
the unfolding rose, and nothing at
tractive in pair of virgin lips Per
contra, one with good digestion and an
active flow of beauty sees beauty in al
most everything and also wants to
taste if there is pair of lips about such
rs has just been referred to.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07

PRETTY GIRLS. 1t may he set down
as general rule that the pretty girls
are those who dress the plainest, as the
handsome member of the fair sex do
NOT require the extra adornment of dress
Whenever, therefore, we see one of the
gaudily arrayed creatures of fashion,
our mind is at once made up that she is
not naturally beautiful. Every rule has
its exceptions, and there are doubtless
exceptions in this one ;but in the gen.
eral application it will be found to be
pretty correct.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07

Tie bremen steamer Weser, which
sailed from Southamton yesterday, for
New-York, took $18, 900 in specie.
Navigation on Lake Erie is now open.
The steamer r.. N. Rrice arrived at
cleveland. from Detroit yesterday.
Another Board Of Brokers has been
organized at San francisco, with the
White Pire mining stocks as specially.
The yellow Jacket Mining Company
: of San Francisco has declared a div
$dend Of SIS per share for the month of
March, payable. on the 18th inst
The Republicans carried Keol1ulz,
iowa, at the municipal election held on
Monday.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07

No You DoN'T. General Slocum, in
his lecture on 6 Militery Lessons fthe
War;" tells the following story in his
reference to the battle of Bull Run ;
The influence of our officers, over their
men, and the state of our discipline. is
best illustrated by an incident which oc-
Cured ON the field in the heat Of the
battle. An officer, who has since be-
came very prominent and we'll known
Throughout the country, was then in
command Of a brigade on the right of
our line. While riding over the field
he discovered soldier concealed in a
hole in the ground, which was just of
sufficient dimensions to afford him
shelter The general rode up to him,
inquired as to his regiment, and order
ed him to join it at once. The man,
looking him full in the face, placed his
thumb upon his nose and replied 8 No
you don't, old fellow, you want this
hole yourself. fW
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07

Mr.. Surgeons congregation raised
last year $4,000, neary 5000 q week,
by the doors, mostly in pence, to help
young men preparing for the ministry
besides other donations amounting to
"a, 800 for the same object. The total
of their benevolent contributions was
upwards of 10000 qoo,O o0), besides
pew rents.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07
WANTED.

A COOK who fully understands her business :;
must be good Washer and Ironar, Best of refer
erices required Apply at Mrs. Legget's, on Monroe
avenue, corner Anna street. near jefferson Park
apo ats aUmrl as .sN
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07
WANTED.

AGerman Girl to do the general Housework Of
Ia very small family. Must be good Cook Washer
and Ironer. Best Of reference required. Apply at
Mr.. ~ H. SEY NIOJlRS. northwest corner of Mon
roe avenue and Anna street, near Jefferson Park.
as ST.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07
FOR SALE.

a SUBSTANTIAL House, with all the modern
a "A improvements. Is surrounded with fine Shade
and Fruit Trees in great variety Location, corner
of Jersey and Prospect streets. Immediate possess
sion given Terms easy, Foe particulars, apply at
the office Of REID'S NURSERY.
s a2f .-,S, s+,g.esreyy{y aacfisrrYt
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07
ROARDING.
WANTED fMMEDIATELY.

A Intelligent young woman to learn to operate
N on Shoes good chance for steady person.
One used to a Sewing, Machine preferred. Apply
until Wednesday evening.at Il, d. LUDI.OW'S,
a53taH4 q 4si @ss VS. 1868 Broad street.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07
rYro IET..

rTyhe House No. 40 Madison Avenue, near Jersey
street. Elizabeth. Inquire No. 1l4 Washington
avenue Elilabeth.ior Nosl5 Front street, New York
3ts
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07

Sir Edward Cunard, well known as the
manager of the Cunard line Of steam
ships, died suddenly at 9 o'clock last
night atthe family residence, No. i24
Fifth avenue, New York,
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07
WA. 1STsNED.

VINIvE or Six good House Painters Apply imme-
Il diately to ]. NJ. Morris, corner Elizabeth ave-
nue. and Spring street. -..- ~ ND al ST.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07
DTEs.r.

; On Tuesday. April 6, Pamela A. W. wife of Jacob
Wind aged IS years and months. .i8
The relatives are friends Of the family invited
to attend the funeral from the Second Presbyterian
Church. on Thursday afternoon, at two O'Clock.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07
IR.Ef1AroxAr..

I 'TOHN FRONiM has removed his Shaving and
81 Hair Cutting Saloon from corner of Washington
street No. 119 Broad street, two doors above old
STANDBY have fitted up the above store in the neat
est manner, and hope, by paying strict attention
to business, to merit u continued share of public
favor. Ladies' and Children's Hair Cutting.
ap1 3m JOHN FROMM.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07

The Historical Society will hold an
Interesting meeting this evening. n =
BY the new city charter, the Com
mon Council are authorized to expend
$1,000 for sewerage, an increase of
$20, 600, and seven commissioners are
to receive 800 a year salary. ,.5
The masquerade of the Carnival As
ISOLATION will take place this evening at
the Opera House. ,
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07
MEMPHIS, April 6.

A horrible murder and suicide were
committed here this morning by A. j.
Walt, while in q fit of insanity. He
first killed Newbary Gibson, his room
mate, by cutting his brains out with a
hatchet, then rushing into an adjoin-
ing room he made an attempt on the
life of George Nelson, but the latter
warded off his blows and only received
severe cut in the hand. Walt then
run back to the room where he had
killed Gibson and screaming farewell
to the world" leaped from the story
window to the ground, killing himself
Instantly. Nelson is in a critical con-
dition. All the parties were formerly
prominent merchants here.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07

The final billiard match between Dr.
on ana Foster for 81, 600 aside, 1000
points up, for the championship. of
America is progressing at Mechanics
Hall. The score at this hour stands !:
Dion, 915 Foster, 1893. sffs tes =
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07
SAR.roaA. NY Artif 6 "A ms

SARATOGA. NY, April 6 "A man
named Charles r. Pasco was shot on
Monday in the town of Johnsburgh,
Warren Co., in corn crib of man
named Samuel Barber. Barber missed
corn from his crib, and set spring gun
for the purpose of detecting the thief.'
Pasco, entered the crib and had filled
sack with corn, and while leaving,
the gun went off, killing him instantly.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07

A yABuABLE Buflp ING sIoa, 80 by $50
IA feet, 40 Newark avenue. Apply at No. 11b
Washington street, Jersey City nib Inns
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07

HOBOKEN. -Chas. Rose, a New
York bird dealer, was arrested on Sat
urday last and held in default of ~, 900
bail, for having tried to take off secret :
ly 200 canary birds from the steamer
Saxonia He will have hearing to-
morrow.
Henry Greybner was arrested yester-
day, charged with attempting to pass a
counterfeit $40 note. He was commit
ted for trial. ay yaw NgWg
man was arrested at the ferry last
evening, having in his possession lot
OF cigars which were not stamped. 1t
is shown on the examination before
Commissioners Hoffman that he was in
ocent, and as the principals could not
be discovered, he was discharged, and
the cigars were con6scated.
NEWARK. Several new aud hand
some cars will shortly be placed on the
Broad ST. and Belleuille Horse Rail-
roads. 1t is proposed to rnnscars di-
rect from the junction of Elizabeth and
Clinton avenues to Belleville.
i The, Northern Convocstion of New
Jersey met in Christ Church yesterday,
the State being largely represented.
DIR. Boggs made an interesting state.
= nent of the condition OF the missions.
DR.. Abercrombie followed in anaddress
lpon the wickedness of the times, and
brged upon the episcopal priesthood
he necessity Of boldly preaching the
ruth. The Right Rev. Bishop Doaue
delivered an able address last evening.
PEnRsoN THE proceeds of the Or
Iphans' Fair, which concluded on Sat
urday, viii probably reach 50, 200. The
door receipts on the last night were
Il sS2SO. 4.ss sa- v@T ga. ~ 8B
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07

At the municipal election at Cincin-
natl, the Republicans elected the whole
ticket, except the City Commissioner
and three Councilmen.
Spangler and Arnold, two of the par
doned conspirators, lately serving out
their sentence at the Dry Tortugas, ar
rived at Baltimore yesterday morning
by the steamship Cuba.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-07

&C. d Is
Payne has accepted a challenge to
walk Weston 100 miles on Tuesday, the
Goth inst, between Fredonia and Silver
Creek, a stretch of 12lamiles.
The election in Auburn, Me-, on
Monday, on the question whether that
city should unite with Lewiston, re-
suited in the negative by is majority.
Gen. Webb, in command at Rich
mond, Va, continues to make removals
from and appointments to office. Sixty
were made yesterday. The new State
officers will assume their duties to-day.
W. Hadley, Republican, was yester
day elected Mayor of Lawrence, Kan
sas. All, the city. CouAeilnen are Re-
-p,1lllicans. A'e'5 ~@"V@ 4@
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-03-31

We learn from a gentleman who
was then foreman of the establish
ment, that in April or May, 1865, no
less tran geucnfyor eighty rchite tadofeTs
engaged IN stemming tobacco in what
IS known as the old Blue Warehouse
were discharged by order of Mr.. VAN
RIPPER. and their places supplied with
negroes. Many Of these laborers
were poor white women, who had
large families depending on them fol
support. VIII Mr.. VAN RIPPER or
his friends deny this fact?
Should such an Improbable even
as Mr.. VAN RIPER's election occur
we presume he viii introduce thu
same policy in the affairs Of the city
and discharge the white laborors and
supply their places with negroes.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-03-31
ReGistrIciIug or Pigeon Township for
Voting Purposes.


Voting Purposes.
The following order redistricting
Pigeon Township for voting purposes,
will explain itself We copy from
the record:
Thursday morning at 8 o'clock, the
full Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment. Now here, the Board take into
consideration the matter of reds
tricting Pigeon Township into a suf-
ficient number Of Election Precincts,
and it appearing that the present pre-
eincts are insufficient, tae said Pigeon
Township is therefore divided into
the following precincts, to-wit:
First PrecincE.-Shall consist Of all
the territory situated within the fol-
lowing boundaries, to-wit.: Beginning
on the Ohio River at the foot Of Mui-
berry Street, running thence by Null
berry Street to the Old Gene terry,
thence to the Canal, thence along the
Canal to Knight Township Line,
thence south along the knight Town
ship Line to the Ohio River to the
place of beginning.
Place Of Voting. - John Myers
Grocery, corner of Fourth and Cowan
Streets.
Second Precinct. Shall coasist-of
all the territory between the fol-
lowing boundaries. to-wit.: Begin
ming on the Ohio River at the foot of
Mulberry Street, running thence along
Mulberry Street to the Old Cemetery.
thence to the Canal. thence along the
Canal to Eighth Street, thence along
Eighth Street to Chestnut Street,
thence along Chestnut Street to the
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-03-31

We publish below the boundaries
Of the wards as now constituted:
An ordinance dividing the city Of
Evansville into nine wards, and
designating the boundary Of each
of said wards.
SEC. 1. BE it ordained by the Com
mon Council of the city Of Evans-
vile, that from and after the taking
feet of this ordinance, the territory
within the corporate limits of said
city of Evansville shall be divided
into, and consist of nine wards, as
follows, to-wit.:
First Ward-Shall consist of all that
part of the said city situate south east
OF the following described line,
namely:
beginning on the Ohio River at the
foot OF Oak Street, and running thence
along Oak Street to Second Street;
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-03-31
MAYOR WALKER DEOL NES An
INVESTIGATION!
HTe Attempts DO Hide beEzinCl
lsis Report!

Last Spring, when the contest for
Mayor was at the highest point of ez-
element, and both parties were strain
ing every nerve to elect their candi
dates, about one week before the cleo
ton, Messrs. WILLARD CARPENTER.
PETER MAIER, and Z. j. REITz pub
lished a card in the Evansville Cour-
Ter, announcing that they had been
appointed by the Chairman of the
Democratic Central Committee to
examine into the management Of our
city government under the admins
tration of WILLIAM BAKER" This
committee, if we mistake not, was ap-
pointed by THOMAS II. GARvIN. Two
of the members of the committee were
known to be personally and bitterly
hostile to Mr.. BAKER; with whom
on ordinary occasions, he held no in
tercourse whatev err. Notwithstand
ing this fact, and the additional fact
that the election was just at hand and
it was TO his own interest and the in
terest of his party that he devote all
his time to the canvass, he dropped
everything and staid with the com
mittee every day that it was
at work. Further than that,
he selected policeman to wait on
the committee and bring witnesses or
papers when desired. Everything
that he could do to facilitate the in
vestigations of the committee Mr.
BAKER did. The result of these in
vestigations was published from day
to day 10 the Courier, Mr.. WALKER S
organ. So much for the past. Now
for the present.
Ga Monday night, the I'D, Mayor
WALKER presented so-called May.
or's Report to the City Council, in
which he charged that Elk Mayor
BAKERS final report failed to give
the whole Indebtedness of the city by
over $37 900. This we promptly and
emphatically denied, and asserted
that Dir. WALKERS Report was not
true. We also charged that the
statement made by Mr.. WALKER that
he had reduced the indebtedness OF
the city $4,000 was not correct. To
these denials the Courier responded
by submitting no facts, but simply by
repeating the assertions found in his
report. Under these circumstances
the Republican Executive Committee
could do no less than appoint a
committee of good accountants to
investigate the whole matter,
ascertain the cause of the differences
between the two reports and give the
people the results of their ipgestiga-
tons. In selecting the gentlemen to
act in this capacity, care was taken to
choose men who were on the best of
terms with Mayor WALKER, person
ally, and with whom he could held
intercourse without damaging his
dignity.
Accordingly, when the committee
had been selected, note was adj.
dressed to Mr.. WALKER, on Saturday
morning, informing him. what had
been done, aud asking for his CO.
operation. To this note he made nc
reply. On Monday morning, two oil
the gentlemen composing the Com.
mittee, waited upon Mr.. WALKER
and signifed their intention to go to
work. 1t was only then that he ex-
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-03-31

DURING the past year the City
Council purchased Of Mr.. JOHN 4.
REITz a lot for the purpose Of open
ing street, for which it paid him
81, 800. Upon that lot was lease OF
five years, of which two and half
years were yet to run, and the city
could not get possession of the lot for
which Mr. REITz had obtained the
money until the expiration of the
lease. Tais IS only another of those
unimportant matters which does not
appear in the Mayors report.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-03-31

a SAMPLE az Ears FKsENDsHHP
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-03-31
The city Wharf.

In 1867 the city Of Evansville spent
about fifteen thousand dollars in paw
ing the city wharf, much Of the work
being done that year. The total
amount OF revenue received that year
f ON the wharf was s15. OBJ 80. With
the wharf in excellent condition,
Mayor WALKERS wharf-masters have
succeeded in collecting during the
eleven months Of his first year only
$11.775 90 If we add one eleventh
to this amount for the month oil
March, we have $12. SIG 80. We will
state it thus:
city wharf in 1857. G} 8,
city wharf in l665-.... X el0 z
Falling of in ceipts.................s2.l S7 4.
BY referring 10 the Clerks books
we find that the total number Of
steamboats, landing at the wharf
during the year 1867 was 2,297. To-
tai number landed in 1868, $3.50.
Difference IN favor of 1868. 283
Hence, with 283 more steamboats,
landing at a nicely paved wharf, the
receipts are $2,197 46 lss than the
previous year. This is a queer show
ing for active and honest wharf mas
ters, backed by an energetic, prudent
and economical Mayor.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-03-31

State of Indiana, Fanderburgh County, IS
Ta-rS sT3sf. Is EsEREBY GIVEN. that
Ia PHI ip Kramer, administrator of the
estate of John r. Meni, deceased, has med
his petition 10 sell the real estate Of Tie
dccedent. his personal estate being insult
Glent 10 pay his debts; anu that said petit
ton Will be heard at the next Term OF the
Court Common Pleas of sad county.
Witness my hand, this 26th day OF March,
Is o. :. SORENSON, Clerk.
mh%7 d3t, wSt
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-03-31

A LITTLE ITEM or SIGNIFICANCE
in 1868, or 1866, au order was passed
by the City Council directing that
Water Street be opened to the full
width of n street down through La
masco. TO do so, it became necessary
to cut off thin strip of ground from
some lots fronting on said street.
Among these lots was one purchased,
we think, from Mr.. HoRNBY by Nor
RIs RANGER, Agent for FATMAN &
Co, for which he pafd $4,000. After
the Council had authorized the open
ing of the street, and called upon the
owners of the property for their
claims, Mr.. VAN RIPPER put in a claim
of damages amounting to FORTY TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS. This claim wa ;
so preposte ferrous and outrageous that
the Council had to abandon the at
tempt to oren the street. Afterwards
VAN RIPPER, if we are not mistaken,
sold the entire lot-of which the strip
asked for by the Council was not more
than one-eighth or one tenth-for
$25, 900. We only cite this little
transaction as an indication of Mr..
VAN RIPER's notion of the proper
way to deal with city corporations,
should he be elected Councilman
but it is useless TO speculate over
such an improbable event.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-03-31

Since writing TIE above, however, the
Chairman aforesaid, or. Saturday night, at
Mozart Han, took occasion to Offer me an
Insult by using towards me language such
as one gentleman has no right to use
towards another, and by this act the aspect
OF affairs is SO mucl changed, that L can
not consent 20 mold any communication
with him whatever.