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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

We have expressed ourselves Us decidedly
opposed 10 an early convention. Of the
friends of Republican organization. As
things stood short time since, it seemed TO
rs most advisable to postpone the Convention
until Late IN the Spring. ON the other hand,
some Of our friends proposed the early part
of January. Still others have proposed the
22nd Of February, partly, we supposed, as q
medium period. and partly on account Of the
patriotic associations Of the day. Consider
ing what has transpired since the first agita-
ton Of the question, and the nclinatons of
many whose opinions are entitled TO weight,
that an earlier day than one in Spring would
be best, VIC have satisfied ourselves that, on
the whole, the 22d Of February would be the
most advantageous period for holding the
Convention.
As to the place, we have no particular care,
except that it be held at such point as
would be most likely to assure the best rep
rescutation Of general feeling, and the fullest
attendance We suppose that perhaps the
place named hv many Of our contemporaries,
Iowa City,--would be as convenient as
any.
We hope our friends will express them
selves freely and promptly, that the under
standing may be as satisfactory and gener
ally known as possible. This is the more ne
cessary, from the fact that there is no autho-
rity for calling the Convention, o,her than
this spontaneous voice.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

While John Hancock was Governor Of the
Commonwealth, Rachel Whall was hung in
Boston. for highway robbery. Her offence
consisted in rwltching from the hand Of an
other female bonnet, worth. perhaps, .
cents, and running off with It. The most
urgent applications for her pardon We're I'M
successful | mention this not To the dis
parsgement of the Governor. lie probably
acted from sense Of dutv-thnking 1t best
for the community that the laws OF the land
however frightfully seyere--should be ex-
ecutcd.
A lad eighteen years Of age was hung in
Salem for arson, during the administration OF
Governor Strong, similar appeals in his ia
vor being considered and overruled. Yet
the intelligence and the humanity Of the Ex-
ecutive and Of the Council, Notwithstanding
the result arrived at in both instances, were
unquestonable.
Within the same period, gentleman Of
this city saw girl of i hung in London for
stealing silver cream pitcher. Edward V.
Brown was hung in Boston, for Burglary
committed in the house of Capt. Osias Good
win, in Charter street, for stealing there
from sundry articles. | once owned a set OF
Old Baily Trials (lT15, 1920, embraced IN
series Of perhaps co quarto volumes. The
earliest of these volumes contained the de-
tails Of the trial Of the unfortunate Dr.
Dodd, for forgery, whose touching appeal
for mercy here recorded, was fruitlessly en-
forced by the eloquence Of Johnson. In thc
latter volume, long after the commencement
Of the present century, eight separate con
yictions are recorded as one days rork Of a
single tribunal, the culprita being all boys
and girls between the age ten and slTfeea
and their ouences petty thefts.
One case remember Of peculiar judicia
atrocity. A Young girl Of Il was indicted
for stealing a roll Of ribbon worth three
shillings. The prosecutors testimony was
to this effect ''Ihe prisoner came into my
shop and bought some ribbon. saw her Sc
crete this piece also. personally knew heI
and was OH the most friendly terms with her.
When she left the shop | accompanied her
ana offered her ury arm, which She accepted
We chatted together. As we reached thu
corner Of street leading toward the Bow
street Office turned toward IT, She said she
was gong in another direction, and babe ms
good morning. said 10 her NO, YOU arr
going with me- saw you steal piece Of ms
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

ribbonn She Immediately implored me for
Gods sake to overlook it, and restored to me
the lost article. said to her that had lost
MANY articles in this manner and was re
solved to make her an example-thaf 1 7cds
determined to hare her life :" And he got
ii. can never forget how my blood boiled
as read the testimony Of this coId-hearted
wretch. In view Of the judgment of NOR
cifui God, far rather, il seemed to me, would
/ have been in the place Of that poor fraii.
errine girl, even on the -cafoid, than in the
place 81 her hcartess aetIser.
rose from the perusal of these volumes
horror struck with the continuous records Of
inconeeiyable legal cruelty. 1t seemed to me
that the 10000 hangings in the reign of
Henry VIII was matched BY an equally long
list Of persons condemned TO be hung in the
reign of George III.
The world has, indeed, grown wiser and
better in some respects; bat ia the criminal
law there is noble battle field Of humanity
yet to be fought and won.l "GLEASER, in
the Boston Transcript.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

fI,0 ~ published III The city II New York Do
L voted exclusively to advertising and editorial
notices IF the First Class houses in the principal 81
ties 81 the United states ~ elegant iull gilt oe-
aeo. gotten mp Of the best materials and in tho most
attractive style, by Rev. John Campbell, Of Nash
VILE, Tenn. " \. spencer II agent o. the above
ties abote and below rs, and lay hsfore them the
general plan If the work Mr.. Spencer viii receive
for insertion in this work any advertisements that
may be forwarded 70 him 81 Davenport prior 70 JAM
uary, 1896.
lnnI
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22
Keokuk gymnasium.

FNHE UNDERSIGNED would respectfully m
nouncc to the citz MS Of keokuk, that he has
opened his rooms for tao reception Of gentlemen. )
Suitable ana ample preparations have been made
to preserve and promote the health, yigor and men,
tai elasticity Of all wh0 may desire 70 participate IN
THE manly exercises aud healthy sports 0f gymnas-
ties Pure air and cold water, judiciously used in
the prescribed by him, cannot fail to mako
the most weakly healthy strong aud robust.
Rtst- Rooms over Carey kilbourne's store, Kill
b9urne's Block, Main street, in the 4th story. En-
trance from The rear VI tbs building.
decl8dtf @. MANCHESTER.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

W. learn from gentleman just returned
frcm Iowa City, that the Supreme Court has
decided, iii the ease Of John j. Jones, con-
vlcted Of the murder Of McCardie, that the
District Court has no jurisdiction, the IT.
Tense have been committed under The Terri
tofial Law, and the present criminal code VI
the State having no saving clause concerning
such cases. Judge Wrgh. dissented, and ey-
idently has common sense, # not the strict
letter Of tho law, o. his side. Jones, of
course, is discharged.
In the famous Five Dollar School house
Stove ease, which went up from tins county,
the decision VI tie District court Wa re-
ycrsed, and the ease remanded far naw
trial. Thus il seems the School Directors
are no, personally liable for the Stove. ana
Curtis viii have nice bin Of costs IL pay.
The CQust has giteA Nv iatimailon 81 Ill.,
opinion On The Liquor law, and Will not IN
til the Dubuque case Is argued and submitted.
Cg- The mercury was At tn degrees below
- 1T ST. Paul Oh the sth ~ November.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22
william ". ftelknap

], Agent Tor The toll0wlns SUBSTANTIAL Insurance
L Companies
Commercial In=. Cg., saint Lpuis. No.
Hartford Fire Insurance Co.
IL Ins. Go.
star ms. Go.
Itna IAfe Ins. CO.
The attention Of merchants and forwarders
called the fact that the Commercial lHs. Co., If
II, Louis issues open Marine Poles III Their Agen-
~ here. The premiums are retained here aud loan
Ell 10 the customers Il tho Company.
Office second street, near Main.
dec~dIm
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

A Lose WAY TO MiLL.--The ship Adelaide
arrived here ON the l4th of October from
San Francisco, bringing cargo of Calfor-
MIA wheat, barley, etc, which paid a profit
to the shipper of nearly so per cent. clear of
expenses, the wheat selling at an average of
about So per bushel. The same vessel is now
up for California with 1900 barrels of -four
on board, to 90 back to the same port from
which she brought the wheat. Some would
think that 10000 miles was long way to go
TO mill n. Y. Jour. Com.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22
OPTICAL PAPER OF THE CITY.

IHe pEs MorSfs VALLEY Nnte Is ISSUED from
this ofee every Wednesday has extensive and M
creas.ag circulation throughout ~ pesNoines N"-
Icy a. weA in the rest Of the state and the nj
ted states and t. medium oi advertising Is not
surpassed absorption price $3.50 per annuu 10
advance
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22
>harpess RIFLES.

This recently invented weapon, il il pos
eesses one half Of the power and capacity
claimed for 1t by its proprietor, as destined
soon to supersede every other weapon for
warlikc purposes now in existenye. II is the
most etfcaci9us and terrible fire arm in ex-
stence. The small carbine now in use by the
t. S. mounted men, throws ball with dead
lv accuracy one-fourth of mile, and can be
fired ten times per minute. 1t IL not oompli-
Gated in structure, is easily cleaned and suf-
fers no injury from wet weather.
Mr. Sharpe IL now preparing models for
four new pieces of his weapon, namely; A
small pocket pistol calculated TO throw q
minnie ball one hundred yards; cavalry
pistol, with range of five hundred yards a
rifle suitable for footmen. with n range Of
one mile and a large gun to throw two
ounce bali, or a small shell, one mile and
half, or rs far a. "A man or horse can be seen
to advantage. With this latter weapon, Mr..
S. declares he can set ON fire house or ship
III "A distance OF nearly two miles, and pre-
vent the use0f field artillery by killing the
horses before the guns are brought within
good range.
This rifle in the hands of a good marks
man, j. equal to ten muskets, bayonets and
all, for, place mnn six rods distant with a
musket and hayonet, and before he can bring
the bayonet into use, the rife can be loaded
and discharged ten times. They carry balls
with great precision and force. MIR. Sharpe
intends these rifles 10 become national
weapon, and should Congress, by using a
little liberalitv, purchase the patent, the
country would be possessed Of means Of
warfare unequalled in the world.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22
7. i ELLIOTT
JND. II. GARTER.
II. J. CARTER
fA n CARTER

IIuying purchased the entire Stock Of ). 4. Duke,
aud having Furthermore secured ths services Of Mr.
Dunlap late of Cincinnati. Ohio, widely and fayara-
lly known Us the Prince Of Boot Maker, solle
il the patronage of the citizens Of keokuk and the
surrounding country.
II Is intention 70 keep on hnnd complete a.
sortncnt of every description and price and pre-
pared to finish order boots and SHOES ~ suit the fan
cy 7. j. ELLIOTT d co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

80 When John BunYan lay prisoner in
Bedford jail, prosecuted for non-conformity
to the union Of Church and State, some Of
his opponents thought TO bring him into
practical accord with the customary Christ
mas festivities, and then turn him into rldi-
substantial Christmas pie, which was accord
ingv sent in hot and smoking on the 25th of
December. John, to whom the smell Of such
dinner was a rarity indeed, shut up where
he then was, stuck his knife boldly into the
pie, when at once his watchful accusers taun-
ted him with inconsistency in keeping Christ
mas and Joining in its festivities. But Bun
yam went on quietly eating, and remarked
that they must think him n great fool not TO
be able to distinguish betmeen Christmas
and Christmas pie
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

! have sold my entire stock and trade % l. j. Eli
oft 4 Co.. and eheerfully recommend them TO my old
customers as gentlemen fully competent and capable
II carrying on the boot and shoe business in all it,
branches :. A. DUKE.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22


A dispatch from Independence under date
Of Dec. 18th speaks AZ follows concerning
affairs in Kansas. This dispatch comes from
the hand of pro-slaveryite, and misstates
the position Of the Lawrence men, and We
have no doubt also but that it misstates the
ground Of compromise. But we hrve no
later intelligence from any other source, and
50 give it for what it is worth, with these cx-
plantations
ISpEpFspFNCE, Dec ls.-In consequence
Of the line being out Of order, | have not as
fully apprized YOU Of matters in the Territory
as | otherwise would have done The whole
affair terminated according TO the Governors
wishes, by promise on the part Of the
Lawrence people, to deliver up the Offenders
10 iustice--to obey in future the laws OF the
Territory-to recognize the Governor a. such
and do all other such necessary acts rs
law abiding people should DO. Whether
they will comply, or whether thor promises
we're only made through intimidation, re-
mains to be seen. Many who placed them
selves under the orders OF the Governor TO
enforce obedience to the laws have little re-
lance III their promises, and returned TO their
residences dissatisfied with the result. Bat
rs they wonld not be part and parcel Of
mob to iniure and destroy, II the Governor
was satisfied. they could ask no more
1t j. now pretty certain, that the abolition
ist at Lawrence were determined II resist,
As their redoubts and entertainments fully
prove. and every man was armed with rifles
forwarded Ia them, bat now claimed TO 9s
private property, ana if Sc could not, ~ the
Governor desired. be delivered up.
have heard. latteriy, that for these rifles
each man gave his receipt, and WAS ta return
them to the armory III the piace, after the
troubles had ceased Had this been noised
abroad before, Il i Inv impression tlat the
compromise would not have been Effected Sc
early Us it was. we feel gratiGed that 10
4iood vas shed. II IN, however, reported
lint one or tvo men were killed by the pick-
ii guards OF this, We shall hear more cer-
tainiv hereafter.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22
cay Tots ON Main street

L'0R SALT Three lots on Main street, IN Xii
H. bourne Addition, for sale BY
deelldIm l.. j .ZWARI.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

4 New ESEMY N rHE WHEAr.-A CORES
pendent of the Greenbriar, Va, Era, resid-
ing in that county, makes mention Of new
enemy which has appeared in the wheat in
that region and says.
. i portion Of my young wheat mas been
attacked By mvriads Of small bugs that are
likely to destroy the whole crop. They DO
not seem to burrow in the stock, but confn-
ing themselves TO the blade, they exhaust il
Of substance, ana IN short time the plant
perishes. The bugs are very small, first Of
pale green, then al dark brown, and after
wards, ! think, they become winged. They
are smaller than tho wh-at ehinch bnt, and
not 70 fat. TAey appear very much like tb.
bugs that infest The willow. they seem very
tender, and the frost Of winter will probably
DESTROY them but shodid they renew their
rayages in the spring, shall look for an en-
tire failure IN NV wheat crop. The object IT
this note is to elicit inquiry. Has this bug
made is appearance in any ether place -
What Kind u q bug ~ II Il there any rem
edy ?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

1--WE undersigned have tins day forined 81 part
L nership for the purpose Of carrying on the boot
and shoe business in keokuk under thu and firm
oil /. j. Elliott, 4 o..
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22
NnIICE

FIy0 the Stockholders Of the keokuk Fort Dies
i Mones and Minnesota Railroad Company
calf ot ten per cent. the capital stock Of the
company II due and made payable at the Railroad
Office in keokuk, to WIN. LEIGHTON, Treasurer, on
Friday, the first day of February, 1856
heslkuk, 18th Dee. 1855 H. i. REID,
NM LElGuroS, sues President.
d.. d. NJ In
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22
rE The Times SAYS that we copied :"

provinely'' coarse attack upon q p;.b.
ardson. False. We neither r,,od nav
disapproved Of it, but oxr ,,c;tlr stataa that
we did not know Tough Of his personal
character 70 ezr ress an orinion. We gave
the extract for what it was worth, from q
man N+4o said he knew and we presume his
Personal knowledge was as great and his
statement entitled to as much credit as that
Of the editors Of the Times. False is it,
too, that the Republican party offers pre-
MUM for blackguardism. If that were true,
the writer If this article IN the Times would
lave been found fighting on oar side Of the
house, and have taken the premium, lorg
ago.
The Davenport Gazette says that i
has almost concluded to advocate the repeal
Of the prohibitory law not from a growing
thirst for the ardent, nor because Of hun
gering for Office and desire toplay The dem
agogue therefor, but because Of the Difficult
t, Of hunting up local items. In certain 10
calities where items used 70 be abundant,
under the old regime, it says there is an ut
ter absence now Of rows and thefts and muir
ders, and half the interest Of the Local de-
partmont Of the Gazette il gone. We pity
the Ga1etfe, but We congratulate the people,
We hope the Dayonporters, i they are learn
Ing to drink less, will in time learn to read
more, and 50 our contemporary will find it.
reward, ultimately
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

PREPAYMENT d PosTAaE.-M regard ~ the
provisions Of the late law by which all let
ters sent befrecn piares mithm 0ie tnited
States are required to b prepaid, We UNDER
stand inquiries are made at the department
a. To whether i apple, % letters T. be sent
to foreign countries; and, If so whether
stamps and stamped envelope. only can be
used for the prepayment Of the latter class
Of letters. The answer il, that the late law
in no respect fleets letters for foreign coun-
tries. These viii be treated as heretofore
Where prepayment on them is required,
either stamps or money may he used. To
certain foreign countries, as will be seen by
the table Of foreign postage in the hands Of
Of postmast ers, prepayment il OPTIONAL
The act Of Sd March last, referred 10, has no
reference 70 printed matter.-l Washington
Union.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

nUR OFFICE will be closed ON the 18th inst
~ Also On the lstaf Jangary. Parties interested
will please taxi notice. deco
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

rt'HREE THOUSAND DOLLARS to loan for ont
L year 90 real estate, arpl 10
SMITH & V8NSICkLEN
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

j GIFTS property-A house AMI l1t al W a!nnt lille
near The etty of Cincinnati, apply u
SMITH & NAASICkLE&
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

INOR AHA dwelling house and lot on Bank
L >treet. alnIy 10 SMITH \ NAAsICk LEN.
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i nov24 SMITH 4 NANSlCkLEN.
A FRESH invoice II ilats and Caps 70 trade FIR
n city property. Apply e
no,25 SMITH yANSfoKLEN.
la0 ACRES FL Land NJ Washington county f0ur
lou miles from the County seat can be had FIR
seven dollars r4r acre. ApF}y sooa T.
nov14 sAlIl NAA-IEkLEN.
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uHE ~&s.Is.

rEHKEE io,. together on 9th street. Tef1s ca5e
L Apply 10
noy2l SMITH 4 yANSICkLLN
IN0K SALBiV acres VI land under culti alton ou
l. mile from thc city. Apply 70
noy24 SMITH 4 NhN@IChLEN
EsDk SALE.-@0 feet front on Main street. Apply
i to noy24 SMITH d NANrlCkLEA.
IsOk oALE.A farm containing POS acres, I3h
i under fence Il miles from he eiiy the plank
road. Possession gwen the Isl Of March next y
ply to moves SMITH 4 }ANSICKLEN.
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ron SALE.
FOR SALE,

go feet IS - on First Street, between Main i job
son Also, House and Lot, corner # First and job
son Appig tu SMITH Il NANsICkLEN.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

4 ls}1 Louisville, ny, to exchange for keQ-
\ kuk City property apply e
SNffH & NANsICkEN.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

4'OR SAi.E - q ncres IL land ou The Z. f. CONN
Tract, apply to SMITH & NANSICkLEN.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

SAIL lots on Fulton street Terms easy
ltly 10 SMITH d NANSICkLEN
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no 25dw
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margo. Terms, one thirl cash. balance one, twc
anil three years. Apply 70
SMITH 4 yANrICkLEN
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-03-07

him the morrow was unknown; vet he
feared not for himself, but for the fair
Zoe
Zoe and as the aged man spoke tear
trickled down Lis manly cheek and he sank
upon a couch, for be would fain seek re,
pose and thus Danish the bitter thoughts
that crowded upon his mind Zoe, fear
not, but trust in Allah =
will, for thy sake, dear father re
turned the fair girl, while holy smile of
resignation played over her lovely coun-
tenance
The aged man made no reply, for his
own heart was sad, and he shuddered when
he thought of the dread tomorrow.