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SKYLIGHr
d A G U E R r Fan GALLERY

s.: =: e; j:
inhabitants Of keo
kuk aud vicinity, that he is prepared to take
liksnesses Of all who may give him call, in the
most perfect manner. having q large Skylight
the only light bv which blue eye can be made
10 look natural, and far superior to oil other
lights for Dsgnerreotyping also, having an OK
perience in the art of over seven years, he fat-
ters himself that he can suit the most fastidious
Pictures and Drawings copied Landscapes and
pictures OF The sick or deceased taken at short
notice. Pictures pot up in every variety oil
style, res ardlee OF the weather, snd satisfaction
IN all cases guaranteed.
June ~, 1855. dtf
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THE Steamer O. w. sPARHAWK win run
L o regular daily pasket from Ksokuk, ia
connection With the cars Of the Northern Cross
Railroad u Quincy, leaving Qniney Il s O'Clock
and arriving a Ksokuk st ~ NJ, and leaving
Keokuk on return trip Il 5 O'Clock. For ffalgki
or passags apply on 6oard.
JH6S Nh. 4A06.
/ lC1Ihfnr Nlegy eopy.
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THE LOVERS soLILooVY.

TIE LOVERS soLILoQvY.
Go search the lndses' wave 70, pea.ls,
10 deck vour high horn maiden;
Or dig Golconda's diamond ssndr,
With priceless treasure laden.
Go gather Myrrh and Frankiocense;
Andsw Arabian spices.
And cluster round your hearts delight"
Loves widest Of Devices
pil give to her whom adore,
BY far an offring richer
My face, all dressed 10 lovers smiles,
In BUELL's fair Skyltght Picture.
Buell's Gallery, SO, Mais Street.
DON'T FORGET
TO call at BuELL's large Skvlight Daguerrean
! Gallery, and have your life-like miniature
taken and cased in one OF those splendid frames
he has just received from New York.
Gallery 81, Main Street.
French Candies.
TUST received by Express fom New York
y City large assortment Of French Candies,
such n
Ice Cream Drops, assorted favers
Sherry do do do
Gum do do do
Cordial do DO do
Metropolitan Lozenges, Conversation Lozen-
ges, Painiiiliers. &c, &c at
CREIGHTON 4 OHMER's
Confectionery and Ice Cream Saloon
June IL, 1855.
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DENTAL SURGERY,

DR.. Il. S. B A r B E X,
" OULD respectfully announce to the citi-
w zens Of Keskuk and vicinity that he has
permanently located in Keokuk, where he ex-
poets to perfsrm all the operations pertaining 10
Dental Surgery.
He fesls cos6dsnt in his ability to give salts
faetionto those who may favor him with their
patronage.
- Once on Main between Third and
Fourth Streets.
/ AL cpeFations warranted.
.Ksoknk, April "a, 1855.
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Lesking classes.

LooklnS e5aoocS.
900 BOXES Locking Cissrss, assorted sizes,
quo Just rscsivet, direct HON the msnsfac-
turers, and Tor sails by the box or dozen. Also
fraues. CAREY& KlLBOURNE.
Juna ID, 1883 sf9
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~. j. JEWELL, wv nornv
JEWELL 4 DOLBY,
House and Sign Painters, Gle-
ZIerS and (rildArr.

Shop on the correr Of Second d .lo1asss,
Streets, oPposite The 81. CAnriss.
WOULD respectfully announce to ths<s4i-
W zens sf keokuk, that they have fotned !
cooparfnership, May 5th. 1853 for the psvpess
OF carrying On the above business in ail In
branches. They are ready at I'll times to un-
dertake work in their line, which they pledas
themselves shall be executed tn puncttalifv
and IN style equal to the best, and On . rss-
so,shle terms az any others in the city.
N. B. Particular attention paid 10 piSxn
HANGsEe. which they will do with ness nsse An6
dispatch also old sash reeIazed.
May a. 1853. d3ms
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BCRAP IRu

SCRAP IRON.
\ WE viii pay the highsst price in cashfof soc ]
wv No. Biacksmith,s scraps at the MissonI
Iron store THOS. J.RICE Co.
september s, I8SA.v
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ALVANIZED Iron Pump Tubing. for sale By
VI div SW &H TUCKER.
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: Carriage Mandatory,

] J0Aos0D Ckvfx bsftrfen lst and 2d.
NJ oDRYAN, q CO.
kvING permanently establish 1RY
Il 611i1sAs q Teokpt aFith >g
esgptlY 81 tkettfy 6sse iaasS ~
kseAs4 41hulAchlrs Of Cafrisges, B,iekies
1ne 5Ae4s, ~ are prepared 10 nsSke al az.
ettus 1t1e a. fSesvery b~vt styfe md Of IN,
A s4asessjsl, on ssssonab1s terfhs 80
tWsesca.
- fe5G. dly va
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DlSSOLUrloN.i

UINNUIU TIUNX
THE firm OF Graham & Cave is this day dis
solved by mutal consent. Mr. Cave is an-
thorized to settle the business Of the late frn
and will continue the business 10 heretofore.
C. C.. GRAHAM
W H. CAVE.
jim. 2l. 1855.
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Patent Kssftng.
2oo9 lbs. Feltng.
25 bbls Cemno.ision. FOR sale by
cLEGHORN T. HARRISON.
April IL. 1855.
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Sack sac.

1--WE thousand bags G. A. Salt, heavy and fall
= bseaehed and in fiae order, now landing from
steamer Adriatir. m fbr Vsls bv
CLEoHORN = HARRISON.
June 2.sis55. A. d6t&w
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sCxrHE sNATHs.

IN great variety including the patent, and also
l The wrought iron Snath. for sale nv
s. w. II. TUCKER.
June l3, 1865. d&w
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City Property for Sale.
VALUABLE LOTS. located on Main, Blon-
deau and Johnson Streets, which willbe sold
favorabiy.
Apply to W. A. CAVE,
Firm Of Graham Cave, Main st.
June 6, 1855. dtf
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Physicians prescriptions carefully put up.
DR. J.G STEWARDS Office and consulting
Room in the Drug Store.
PRoFFssIoxAL RyrTaxNcEs:
+, Q. Edwards, M. D., Ohio Medical College
j. Cobb. !" g I" q
John Locke, g /" %
May a. 1855. dAw
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Di rect 1 m p or ia ii On
S. w. & Ii. TUCKER,
ImHOrtsn and Wh0lssals Ikalfn.

\
Importers and Whokals Dealers.
uAVE this day received per ship shamr ock
Ill from Liverpoolto New Orleans, and steamer
i on the Mississippi an invoice Of Cutlery, Files
Edge Tools, &c, direct from the Manufacturers
IN Sheffield which, tog ether with increased pur-
chsses from American Manufacturers. form the
larges, Stock of Miscellaneous Hardware and
| Cutlery ever brought TO the State OF Iowa :
| which they offer and guarantee to be at ST. Lou.
,s prices, and earnestly solicit from Dealers an
examination OF the same previously to going far
ther.
March 90, 1855. daw
Garden Trowcls.
/ Of Different sizes, for sale by
" sWG TUCKER
May |, 1855. dAw
| Anes' 6hsvsls.
/ A LARGE Stock at st. Louis prices, for sale
u by S. w & II. TUCKER.
jel3d&
Picks and Mauscks.
LARGE Stack Of different qualities at st.
Louis prices, for sale by
w&H TUCKER.
jel3 dAw
LADIES' SPADES.
LIGHT article, just the thing for small
gardens. S. W. 4 II. TUCKER.
Germ Planters.
THIS great labor and time saving machine for
l. sale bv s. w. e. III. TUCKER.
Hay and straw Fsrks.
"A s.W. & H TUCKER.
Jel3 dGw
sCYTHE RIFLES AND sHARPEHERs.
A n extra article Of doubls and treble Scyihe
Il Sharpeners. S. w. & II. TUCKER.
lel3 dEw
Siekies.
A GOOD article for sale ev r. r,,ovrn
- se ~and screens.
0F the uprieAt kind for hricksver. and ma.ons,
" for sale hv 8. w. II. TUCKER.
June l3, 1850. d&w
WASHING MACHINES.
THE pateat floating knuckle Washing Ma
l. chine much used in Indiana aad Ohio,
a wonderful time and labor-saving machine,
which should be used by all large families and
hotel keepers S. w. d n. TUCKER
le l3 d&g
GRASS MlTlIEN
A LARGE stock Of WAldron's and other mall
II es's Sc y,hes on hand and for sale lnw by
S. w Il II. TUCKER.
June l3, 1855. d&w
Grain &ylheS and Cradles.
INCLUDING The Grapevine Cradles, large
1 Stock for sale by
SW al. TUCKER.
June l3, 1885, d&w
GCITHE SNATHS.
IN great variety including the patent, and also
the wrought iron Suath, for sale nv
s. w. x n. TUCKER.
June 10, 1855. d&w
Hay kAkea.
HAND Rakes, and the much approved and
Ill generally used Revolving Horse Rake, for
sale by 5. ". q II. TUCKER.
iel3 d&w
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I ASK pare Blaokbsrry vine suitable fse ne
j Aicinsj and saesemepssl pssposesst
KEYN0LDU Drug Store.
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A SPLENDkD assortment of childr.u,. f.---
"A Hats ara Caps for summer wear the isfsst
summer style just received and for sale ehean ~
SHrLpoN's HAT EMpoa. un, 81, Mar Il
LADIES. call and look at them.
NATL s
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FLOUR! FLOUR

nE Undersigned wishes to inform the c1H-
= aens or keokuk and vicinity, that he has fer.
sa'e prime arue ieof FLoua. made Of purs PAU
heat Every barrel warranted 10 give 49,
faction or the money refunded. Thn.e w;sh;r.,
me advantage Of the late decline ia Fieur IN
do well 10 call atthe CRY MILE.
Flour delivered in any part Of the nv free of,i
eHaree- ,e-- VIII. AusTIN.,
June !, 1905. d3m
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CITY DRUG, STORE!
Burrows Block, Main Street, keOkuk. &

J. b j. G. STEW ART.are now in receipt
Of very large and carefully selected stock of
Drugs. Medicines and Chemicals, Patent Medi-
cines, Popular Remedies, Medicinal Liquors,
Paints, Oils, Dye Ssufs, Periumery. and every
variety Of fancy articles usually found in the
best establishments of the kind. Every article
warranted pure and genuine.
Purchasers will confer Hutual favor by CALI
ing at our establishnen before buying else
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elVogon.

A J. RALSTON 4 FRO. viii promptly deliv-
a in sny part OF the city all articles ordered
from their New Grocery and Provision Store,
7s johnson Street. Orders solicited.
June Q, 1855.
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UMBER,

AT THE PINE MILL.
! SUPPLY Of
Also. FEKcixG BoARDs and FEFcMo PIcxErs,
Siding, am = general assortment Of dimensien
STUFF 500 n
Mil md Lumber Yard at the foot Of Second
street, Keokuk, Iowa.
April 4. 1855. d1mAwly.
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4 NEW style of soft Cap. and Hats for =
- Summer wear just IrcoiAsd per Ex-
press for sale at
SHELDDN's HAT EMPORIUM.
les Sd, lain Strset
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pNNY Memories in Foreign Laads, By II. B.
soc; Newsboy-squal to the Lamrlight
atharias Ashton; Journey to Central AT
Bby bayard Taylor For sale by
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ONE HUNDRED DOZEN Mems Leghorn
~ Hats just received per Express.
All the New York styles for ts'e eheap at
ShELDUN'S, 81, Main street.
may2l 1855
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For the ttatc CITY.



The highes point reached on Monday, the
18th, was deg. below zero. 1t stood there
for four hours. At night ii sank to 8 deg
bellows and stood at the same point yester-
day 1T o'clock A. ~ The highest point
yesterday was zero, where il stood for some
hours The sky continued clear, with u
sharp, piercing wind from the N. W.
Last evening at O'Clock it had sank to
"A deg below zero. 1t was IA remarkably
Stlll evening, but the smoke indicated the
wind to be South. Al Ii O'Clock last nigh
the mercury stood ut p deg. below. and this
morning at 6 O'Clock, it stood precisely at 80
deg. below. So far rs there is any wind it
is 5. ".
Al this writing, q O'Clock, A. NJ, the mer-
curry IS at II degrees below zero. thus indl
eating rapid moderation in the tempera-
ture. On the whole, the young folks here
think they have had rather cool Christmas
day
And now a question, Messrs. Editors
here can certified copies Of our Liauor
Law be obtained. If slip moose IL to be
made, it should be 50 made as to answer the
purpose. On the principle that .wheresoey.
er the carcass is, there will the eagles be gath.
cred together" we have some nrospect Of
the need Of that Law. ma.
Pennington, Dec. Is. 1855.
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Beautiful extraet--helping young lady
out of mud hole.
Jollybones says that the reason why mar
red gents call their wives ssdear - is because
they are so expensive TO keep.
In store in Boston Is clock from which
the works have been removed-on its face is
painted, 'No tick here y Very ominous.
lady, describing an i'll tempered man.
SAID, "He never smiles but he seems ashamed
Of it,
The man who had no music in his sole.
wore seasoned leather.
The best bite we ever had on Il fishing ex-
cursion, was the bite we took along with
US.
'1soy, Massa John, the ole gubnor call in
dis afternoon
'tNcll, what was he after. pomp2"
"Arter noon, Massa John. Didn't / say
be come arter noon2'
"No; but what did he say it was about -
'.Bout, Massa John he say it am about
ha'pas tree o'clock"
Pomp lodged the bootjaek and did not
come near ''Nassa John any more that af-
ternoon.
cT- A gentleman in a steamboat asked the
man who came 70 collect the passage money,
if there was any danger Of being blown up,
as thessteam made such horrid noise.
"Not the least" said the collector. unless
You refuse to pay your fare
CT A lad eamein great haste into drug
store, the other morning, and half out Of
breath, exclaimed
mother thent me down to the hothcarv
pop to get thimble full of pellagollic Our
Bob's nth thick ath dickenth, not expecthedto
live from one end 10 the other,
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Thc AmcricanC Gil, Ad,:r,,..r

W be published in the city Of New York De.
voted exclusively 10 advertising and editorial
notices y 'he FIRST Class houses in the principal al
ties OF the United States Is nm elegant full gilt o.
taYe gotten mp Of the best materials and in the most
attractive style, by Rev John P Campbell Of Nash
vile Tenn. ". =. Spencer is agent Of the above
work Tor he cities Of the upper Mississippi and will
cali on iew Of the best houses in this and the ei
ties above and below Us, and lay before them the
neral plan Of the work. Mr.. spencer Will receive
Tor insertion III this work, any advertisements that
may be forwarded 70 him at Davenport prior to Jan
'uary, 1856
dee cd
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r j. ELLIOTT.
JN0. II. CARTER.
i. j. AFTER.
j As Z. CARTER

ItAVlng purchased the entlrt stock Of = A. Duke
and having Furthermore secured the services of Mr.
Dunlap, late oil Cincinnati Ohio, widely aud favora-
bly, known a. the Prince uf Boot Makers we sollc-
i the patronage Of the citizens of Keokuk ana the
surrounding country.
1t + our Intention 70 keep on hand n complete as-
sorment Of every description and price. and arr IRE
pared = finish t. order boots and shoes to suit the fan
ey. 7. j. ELLIOTT 4 Co
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= When the late Charles Matthews was
shown the animalcules in a drop Of wa ter.
revealed by microscope, he shuddered at
the dangers to which he had been expose 4.
ana expressed his determination to drink n j
more water without brandy, .sfor then. = sale /
ne, ri the ugly monsters art not dead. they
will be dead drunk,
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ke0kuh GImnaNinm

rf,HE UNDERSIGNED would respectfully an
L nounce to the citizens of keokuk that he has
opened his rooms for the reception Of gentlemen
suitable and ample preparations have been made
tai elasticity Of all who may desire 10 participate in
the manly exercises aud healthy sports of gymnas-
ties. Pure ali and cold water, judicousiy used in
the manner prescribed By him. cannot fail TO make
the most weakly healthy, strong and robust
5ass- Rooms over Carey d Kilbourne S store, Xii.
bournes Block, Main street, in the 4th story In
trance from the rear Of the building.
deelsdtf O. MANCHESTER
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Tar Drs MolsFs VALLEY WIG IL issued from
his ofice every Wednesday has extensive and in
creAsng circulation throughout tbe DesMoines al
ley. we'll 10 the rest Of the State and the nj
ted states aud medium of advertising rs not
surpassed subscription price 81 80 per amman in
ads Ance.
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= coiored man named Wilson, in pris
on on the charge Of numbering the officers Of
the schooner Eudoia, j. Specializing CUT II
the rampant curiosity to see him. IL asks .
shilling for a sight Of his co untenanee, In.
less this is paid, he hides himself as " eli ~
possible behind pair Of pantaloons. which
ne has hung up in one corner of bis ell.
Never play chess with a s'vidder.o Good
advice, sartin.
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Dry Goods.
30 bales A mus lin, prime,
$50 pes satinets ass ID, - to 75c. per yard;
30 do KY jeans do 20 to ice, do do
1910 do prints, new styles;
20 do C0lungo
20 do Lyonese Cloths, and AlpaccaS;
DeLaincs, Black Silks, Goats Spool Ihreaa war
rnnted, stewart Is best Liuen Thread and general
assortment Of Yankee notions just received by
scp22d6w b. A. WILLIAMS.
NEW GOOD~ AND GROCERIES.
TYNE public viii take notice that 1 hare4eceiyed
1 an lmncn<c stock of Dry Goods. Boots and
Shoes md Groceries, a. my old stand aa Main -.
near Fourth
Families wanting groceries can have them put up
at keokuk wholesale prices.
| intend to give particular attention to the pro-
duce business, and Expect that my long experience
IN that line viii enable to give satisfaction all
customers. sep22 b. A. WILLIAMS.
(tAsh paid tor all country produce, at the did
~ stand of sep22 u. A. WILLIAMS,
NJ ANIED.-- 5,oo0 bushels Timothy seed:
w 10000 do Flax Seed
and all kinds Of grain and seeds fur which the high
ert cash prices viii be paid by
sep22 b. A. WILLIAMS.
ROoIS and Shoes.--t70 eases Of boots and Shoes
- for men, women, boys, girls and infants, just
received NV -ep22daN b. A. WILLIAMS.
Leather! Leather
| ANING purchased the entire stock OF Pike Ful-
4 L. Ter Co., shalt hereafter keep on hand a rood
assortment If Leather. shoe Findings Bctings Har-
hes Leather ae. All which viii b. sold low for
cash. Merchants from the int rior requested 10 call
Cash PAID lor hides. y. 4. WILLIAMS.
B0F.sdW
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G. M. HUSTON,
Wholesale Dealer Ina Notions and
Fancy Dry Goods,
~ MAIN STREET, kR0krk, Iowa.

81 MAIN STREET, kgoktk, Iowa
new stock and the largest and best assorted ever
offered IN the market our stock Is purchased rect
from manufacturers and importers, and vs. pledge
ourselves 10 sell prices low for cash Or to good
tune buyers rs st. Louis or any other western mar
ket.
Merchants will find il 10 their advantage to call
and examine goods and prices before uyingelse
where. We viii consider no trouble 10 show them
through eur Stoek.-ddw
TUSf ReceiyedA large stock If Buck gloves and
- Mite at sep26 HUsTC MS
\ sep 20 HUSTON S.
A HEAVY stock IL Cap, Letter, Ladies Bath, BATH
\ POST Fancy and Commercial Note Paper, Plain
and laid Buff, White and Fancy Coored Envelopes, at
sep20 HUST0N'S.
A General assortment nf German silver and dou.
: bic plated ware. ali warranted and at manu- fac
turers prices al sepZ0 HUSTON =.
A y extensive stock II Whips aud Lashes at man
afacturcr,s prices at sep2l HusT0N'a.
1--WE largest and bsst assorted stock Of Embrode-
4 ry tho city at sep2 HUSToN'S.
TYNE Finest assortment Of Ribbon. ever offered in
tile market 1T ser2l HUSTON =.
(tLoCkS enough To supply The market, Of Every
" variety Of pattern, Jerome make warranted,
and ~ manufacturer prices at
srp2l HTsTON'S
A LAKGE and fine lot of Kid Glove Of every
\ grade, sep2 III sTON'S.
4 .3AP aHd t4lhIlMh JtWFltS ahd Iuhi anu silver
~ watches at sep2l HUSTON =.
LNSkRl variety of goods comprised in the Notion
a ana Fancy Goods line al Huston : Ut prices that
cannot fail 10 induce purchases ana benefit the buy
err Call AT No. IS, and examine for yourselves.
4 FINE buggy Portable Top for sale. enquire OF
~ sep2l o. NJ. HUSTON.
No. ~, Main street. III
4 Huston viii be found the largest lot Of Irish
I \ Linens, l4aees, Edgings, and every variety Of
bite goods, Al prices that cannot be beat IL an
Western market. sep20
4 endless variety u silk and Linen Pocket hand
( karchiefs and cravats at sep20 HUSTON :.
FINHE hest assortment ~ Lace Eells and Dress
i Trimmings al sep20 HUSTON =
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his otcc every Wednesday, has extensive and in
cre4sing circulation throughout; thc DesNoines Val
ley a. well a. in the rest Of the State and the nj
ted states and las q medium " advertising Is net
surpassed. subscription price $50 per annam in
ads ance
Horrible. The Fort Des Moincs States
man, in view OF the approaching State Com
vention Of the Democracy, takes occasion to
sound the alarm Of : Treason ia he Camyt"
nasmnch it feels certain there are. .sin
nearly every county" Democrats who cannot
bow the knee oil the commands Of the negro
driving leaders of the party, men who ques-
tion the propriety Of the repeal Of time
honored compromises and the excrtion Of the
whole power Of the Government for the sole
advantage Of Slavery. Shouldn't wonder
II there trere. And we nave but little doubt
but that the Statesman will find itself
shocked when 1t ascertains how many such
TRAITORS" there are among the honest masses
oi the party Il seems greatly afraid that
efforts are on foot to pack the Convention so
that too much liberal, human sentiment will
not be displayed in it, We shall have greatly
10 lessen our estimate Of the free spirit OF our
people # good degree of such feeling did
hoi appear ~ any promscuous collection Of
our people, if II did not appear even after a
.resSeful effort to exclude il and il is cues
tionable if the Statesman and it's confreres
90 not find more of it than they can manage
ana that the effort to suppress it which is ey-
identity going to be made, does not rend the
party little more seriously than they i'm
agine.
'---a
Iowa SrArE ROOSTER AND WATERLOO fIER-
ALD>-Such is the title of new paper pub
hshed by VIM. Haddock, Waterloo, Black
Hawk Co., tho first number of which is be-
fore u.s.
The paper is independent in politics, but
sincerat announces itself in favor of the ex-
clusion Of Slavery from the Territories ny
act of Congress, in favor OF a sound Bank
ing system, and Of sustaining the present
Prohlbitory Liquor Law with some slight
amendments, there seems small reason for its
ever becoming radically Democratic, or hard
y any impropriety in calling it Republican.
J We learn from the Register that Water
popu'a',oh 81 w. whereas last
~ oohts'heo put ooo sous, trebhng It's
popuia''oh IN Twelve months Ana every
orsncho VI business displays o corresponding
'Aofease' STORES Oh various KINDS having IN
creased, for instance. from to :.
WATERLOO il the county seat Of Black
ua"A 1onhty, situated on cedar River, l2C
mics que west from Dubuque, and IS, per-
maps hafais more than falr indication Il
lhe progress ana Improvement OF that quar-
ief OF the stare Tor the last two years. Iowa
setting up ~ present with rapidly un-
paFaiieleo among All the western states, but
ton ii probably improving more ranialv than
any other quarter. 1t relolees us TO observe
Il and chronicle ali these indications of the
h growth and greatness of Iowa The way,
of civilization Tow rapidly over our broad
prairies and NJ our rich valhe4. towns sprino
! 40 as If bv magic and scarce ! ,reag ,,a,,sat
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-27

have sold my entire stock and trade to I. j Eli.
VIII 80, aud eheertully recommend them to my ail
customers as gentlemen fully competent and capable
81 carrying on the boot and shoe business in all its
branches 5. A. DUKE.