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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-08-22

BALDWIN. EVANS B. CO.,
WHOLESALE IiEALEps IN
Hardware and Cutlery,
CORNER OF FOURTH AND MAIN sTs.,
kEOkUk, IOWA.
4 kE now receiving and opening the lafwest
II snd most compete assortment Of good IA their
tine eyer offered for saic IA aHv house IA Iowa
They have The best iacilit.s for purchasing ogi
TIE most favorable terms, and are determined Ia
keep a all times as fall stock, and 10 sell as
low as any house either In Keolllk or 81 Louis
County merchants visiting keokuk for the pur
pose oElaying their supplies. are respectfully 90.
heiied to call and examiae The stock and prices
\p0ONS-A very large stock II britannia tea
- and iable Spoons. iusf received ana FOR s4le
low by BALDWIN, EVANS & CO.
GRIND ST0NEs--A small 10. Of The Nova
VI Sco1IA just received and for sale hy
BALDWIN, EVANS < co.
4 MEXICAN TABLE CrTLERY-Just re-
Il ceived beautiful assortment 10 which We
invite attention BALDWIN, EVANS & Co.
COFFIN TRIMMINGS received j snul
" lot, and FOR sale by
BALDWIN. EVANS co.
LAD PIPE A snpsg INST received, ard Ion
- @t''' ~ ls<lLP w ~ T. Nd * I -.
WOOD scREWs-Over / 900 gross assorted
" s'zes OF The best gimblet points in store
ana for sale Low By
BALDWIN, EVANS & CO.
| 0ES-Jast received a RE supply Of hahdl-
IL ed and Carolina Hoes, and for sale at re.
daeed prices BY BALDWIN, EVANS & co.
SGYTHEs-Just received "a large supply of
~ grass. grain and busb Scvthes
BALDWIN, EVANS 4 CO
{ IoLTS' REV0LVERs--A small lot Just re-
y ccived and for sale by
BALDWIN, EVANS & co.
Circular saws.
A SMALL lot Of large sizes iust received by
a BALDWIN, Evans i Co
Marchf3 1859.
AXES: AXES.
JUST received by steamer Gossamer supply
al Hunt and "AeeHes'1 celebrated Axes
and for sale low BY BA LDWIN, EyANsACo.
March l3, 1885.
cross CUT SAWS.
\ \ assortment Just received and for sale low:
a BALDWIN, EVANS & co.
March Il, 1853.
CAV MANDRlLS-A large assortment for
- circular saws, Just received and for sale low
by BALDWIN, EVANS & co.
- AWS-Jast received large stock ofcircular.
- ml'ey, sash and cross cut Saws, Which we
MI warrant and sell Al ST Louis prices
BALDWIN. EVANS g. co.
French Candies.
u received by Express fiom New York
lily large assortment Of French Candies,
such as
Ice Cream Drops, assorted fayers
sterry do DO do
Gum do do do
Cordial do do do
metropolitan Lozenges, Conversation T.ozen.
ges, Pantilliers. Sc Ne, at
CREIGHTON & OHMER's
Confectionery and Ice Cream Saloon.
June ~, 1855.
FANCY CANDIES.
uol received the largest aud best assortment
OF aney candles ever before offered in Keo-
hhhi also large assortment Of Fruits, Nuts, &c.
at CREIGHTON & OHMER,S
~APtii oo, 1922. dit Johnson Stree
CAKES.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-08-22
French Candies.

htFopniilah i.ozenges, Conversation IoLeA-
ges, Paintllliers. &c, Ne, at
CREIGHTON l. OHMER's
Confectionery and Ice Cream Saloon
June IL, 1855.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-08-22
Board Wanted.

va private family. by gentleman and wife
i Apply at tn is Office.
August I'D, 1855.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-08-22
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FANCY CANnIF&

FANCY CANDIES.
uol received the largest and best assortment
OF Fancy Candies ever before offered in Keo-
knki also large assortment Of Fruits. Nuts. &c
at CREIGHTON & OHMER,S
aptii oo, 1922, dlt Johnson Stree
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-08-22

a IT, Gehiiemen who are in want of anvH9rS
- kiha OF Summer Hat requested 9sEs5
20 eau aud get one a'sIhe Emporium of Fash
,.n, - eresh iof ei new Summer styles lust
eceivea, Tor sale cheap Straw Goods Of all
kinds, Leghorn. Pedals panan.as, Palm r..
&c &c, IN great variety
Tor sale cheap at a. c. SHELDON,s.
rau 81, Main Street.
summer hat Si'e
Jniy IL, 1865
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-08-22
Is A N K IN G HOUSE

BA N KING HOUSE
OF
CHARLES PARSONS,
Co'~sr Of Main and Second .Sfs. Keoknk
Sl0HT Exchange on the East and South 70,
~ sale. Also Page Bacon's Sight Drafts Oh
LONDON Sight aud Time Bills Of Exchange
Bank and Bankers Drafts and cor,,ecat-s &c A.
post; Foreign Gold and Silver and Land War.
rants purchased.
hemlttances from the country FOR exchange
promptly forwarded
: Interest allowed on deposits a per agreement
kEfERIO
Messrs Page Bacon, ST. Louis
Cashier Am. FIX. Bank, New York.
Atlantic Bank, Boston
Phil. Bank, Philadelphia
Merchants Bank, Baltimore
Messrs I 3 Goodman x Co, Cincinnati.
April 6, 1853.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-08-22

A CLERK thoroughly versed in the Drug tu
"a sness An interest i'd paving Drug busi.
ness would be disposed OF to one having some
means and qualified 10 assist in managing the
establishment Enquire az REYNOLDS Drug
Store. Mechanics Block
keoklk, July o, 1855. az.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-08-22

THEODORE sETTs. JOHN u. MELLEN
BETS MELLEN,
Commission and Forwarding Merchants,
No. City Buildings, nain, Louis, IisscLri.
-Rekrences:--
hussol Bennett, Crow, McCreery SEQ
CAill, Pratt b Co. James Watson,
". ID. Finley, Young Brothers
woods, Christy g. Co. c. W. stone Go
Al. McCrecry Co. Capt. f. " Gould.
Gaty, McGuneh co. Rhodes, pegram aCo
Bast, Wiley Il Bast, LoKer, Renlck $50
S. Il j. HamiI, w. 8. Gilman
Wilson a. Brothers, j. +. Collstock g. Go
March 20, 1856. dsw
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-08-22

NAN N ANDkiLS--A large assortment for
- circular saws, Just received and for sale low
BY BALDWIN, EVANS & co.
AWS-Jast received large stock ofcireular
- mley, sash and cross cut Saws, Which we
NIL warrant and sell al ST Louis prices
BALDWIN. EVANS & co
The Georgetown news., 1855-08-09
A DisconsOlate Widow,

Sol. Smith, in his recently published
Theatrical Journal work, by the way,
an exceedingly interesting and amusing vol
ume, as exhibiting the early struggles of the
drama III the west and outh-west-relates
the following odd occurrence during his
.,eregrinations in Georgia:
Between Caleba Swamp and Lime Greek.
in the Nations" we saw a considerable
crowd gathered near drinking house, most
OF them seated and smoking. We stopped
to see what was the matter. 1t was Sun
day, and there had been a quarter race for
gallon of whisky. The frst thing no.
on allghtlng, was the singular position of
one of the horses of the party. He was
kneeling down and standing on his hind feet.
his head wedged in between the ends Of two
logs OF the grocery, and he was stone dead,
having evidently run directly against the
building at full speed, causing partially to
fall. About five PAGES from the horse Law
the rider, quite senseless, with cash in his
throat which might have let out thousand
lives. AS l said most of the crowd were
seated and iazily smoking.
"What is all this ?' l inquired. What
is the matter here?"
Matter p after a while answered one in
drawling voice, giving good spit and
retillng his mouth with fresh cud Mat
ter enough there's been quarter race"
But how came this mans horse killed 2"
asked.
Well answered the chewing and spit
ting gentleman, "the man was considerably
in liquor reckon. and he run his horse
chuck again the house, and that's the whole
of it."
"Has the doctor been sent for ?" inquired
one of our party.
Il reckon there amt much use of doctors
here, replied another of the crowd. Burnt
brandy wouldn't save either of EN-, man or
hosS'
HAS this man wife and children ?" in
quired l.
NO children, that l knows on" answer
ed female, who was seated on the ground
a short distance from the dead man, smok-
ing dirty pipe composedIy.
He has a wife then ?' | remarked
What will be her feelings when she learns
the fatal termination of this unfortunate
race 2"
YES sighed the female, "it was an unfor
tunate race. Poor man, he lost his whis-
key"
do you happen to know his wife ?-has
she been informed of the uutimely death OF
her husband 2"
DO | know her! Has she been inform
ed of his death ?" said the woman. "Well.
| reckon you aiu't acquainted about these
parts. l am the unfortunate widder."
'You, madam You the wife of this
man who has been so untimely cut of ?"
exclaimed in astonishment.
Yes, and what about it" said She
Untiinely cut of His throat's cut. that's
all. by that 'tarnal end of a log; and as for
its being untimely, cont know but it's as
well now as any time; he warn't of much ac-
count, no how"
She resumed her smoking, and we resum-
ed our journey.
The Georgetown news., 1855-08-09
Fusion and Confusion.

The Evening Journal of a late date
which is independent in politics, and whose
statements are regarded as authentic-gives
the following important political intelli-
gence:-
eve understand that the Broderick wing
and Custom House wing of the Democratic
party have buried the hatchet, and smoked
the calumet Of peace. All is harmony
again. But 1t is expressly agreed by the
contracting parties. that v illlam NJ Gwin,
whom they considered as the author of all
their woes, is excluded from all the honors
and the benefits under this treaty. In 9th
er words, that he is to be thrown overheard.
As another condition-all persons known or
suspected to be Know Nothings or favora-
bic to that party, are to be removed from
0fhce. In accordance with this treaty. sew
eral persons were yesterday removed from
olhce III the Custom House. In their zeal
one man was removed who had never had
any connection whatever with the Know
NOthings. 1t is due however to the Col
lect0r to say, that as soon as he was made
aware OF his mistake he reinstated that
officer.
Another one of these conditions IS, that
the Times q Transcript is to advocate the
reelection Of Gov. Bigler and the whole
Democratic ticket, and that it is to be sus-
tanned as the organ OF both branches Of the
democracy. a third condition is that all
former difficulties are to be considered at an
end, and both wings are to be regarded as
having been merged into one regular party.
The selection OF Senator is to be left to
the people to decide alter the fall election.
Ii the broderlck wing wins then Hammond
IS to be satisfied, and if Hammonds wing
wins, then Broderick is to be satisfied
GeIger and Fitch are to conduct the Times
q Transcript, with the understanding that
Mr.. Pickering is to do the principal writing
for Bigler. Judge Washington, who could
not support Bigler openly over his own
name, is to be permitted to retire honOrably
from that paper. He is expected to leave
on the 10Th of August for short visit to
his relations and friends in Virginia.
There is one little difficulty, not vet. how
ever. settled, which is a very important one.
Ex-senator David Mahony wishes to be
Sheriff and SO does Mr. Gorham, the pres
ent incumbent. The latter believes the
Transcript not his friend, and therefore
gives bis advertising to the Herald. 1t is
demanded that he shall transfer this patron
age to the Times + Transcript. Mr.. Brod
erick thus far has not interiered between
these two rivals. 1t is rather small game
for him. Or this account it is apprehended
that so much Of the contract as relates to
the SunOort of the Ticket hv {ha T,,ao. G.
Transcript may be defeated. We under
stand, however, that strenuous efforts are
making by interested parties on both sides,
to harmonize these difficulties and thus have
this provision in the treaty fully carried out.
We shall be glad to know how they will
succeed
The Georgetown news., 1855-08-09
Miners and Settlers Conven,,on.

In accordance with previous notice. the
Convention assembled at the Placer Thea
ter, i'll the city OF Placervile, and was call
ed to order by the Chairman of the Central
Committee.
Henry Robinson, of Placerville. was up-
on motion, elected President Of the Conven
tion. Fred. Chamberlin, of Mud Springs
was duly elected Secretary.
After the objects Of the convention were
ably explained by several gentlemen, the fol-
lowing named persons were elected as dele
gates to the State Convention that assem-
bles in the city of Sacramento on the 6th Of
the present month. viz: Col. L. s. Bennoist,
w. K. Chapman, Chas Meredith, r. Chan
dler, Geo. Thomas, S. n Nichols, Hon. r.
Foster, John Borlan, Hon. W. Cunning
ham, B. r. Nickerson, w. T. Gibbs and
Fred. Chamberlin.
ThereupOn, motion was made to en-
dorse the acts of Gov. Bigler, and to in
struct the delegates elected, to vote for him
in the State Convention. After able argn-
ment, the motion was defeated by nearly a
unanimous vote.
The following named gentlemen were
elected as the Central Committee for the
ensuing year, viz: B. r. Nickerson, Col.
Rock, Fred. Chamberlin. f. p. Bormand.
VIM. Jones, VIM. S. Clapp. Geo. Thomas,
II. NJ. Fisk and G. J. Racklif.
The committee on resolutions returning
into convention presented the following:
RESOLVED, That We are in favor Of the
passage and execution of such laws as will
effectually protect the Settlers and Miners
of California. in their improvements on lands
that belong to the General Government, or
that have been, or may hereafter be decided
by the Courts to be the property of indvid-
uals.
Resolred, That the people of the State Of
California, have had in the person of John
Bigler, a long endorsed and well tried Office
seeker.
Resolved. That two terms in the Gubern-
atorial chair is quite sufficient for good
man. and altogether too much for bad one.
RESOLVED, That We rely on paper promises
no longer.
Resolved That a majority of our Dele
gates present in the State Convention, cast
the votes Of the absentees.
Thereupon the same were duly and enthu-
siastically adopted.
The thanks of the convention were ten
dered TO the proprietors of the theater.
The city papers, and others friendly to
the cause, were requested to publish the pro-
ceedings of this convention; and upon mo-
ton, the convention adjourned sine die.
HENRY ROBINSON, Prst.
FRED. CHAMBERLIN, Sec'y.
The Georgetown news., 1855-08-09

D9~ The following rich scene recently
occurred in cpe of the New York private
schools:
"Ah, Pat" exclaimed the school mistress
to a very thick-headed urehin. into whose
muddy brain she was attempting to beat
the alphabet, "I'm afraid you wont learn
anything. Now, what's tlat letter."
"oure, l don't know ma am, replied Pat.
Il thought you'd recoilect that
"Why, ma am?"
Because ii has got dot over thetop of It."
Och, and | thought it was fly speck !'
"Well-now remember-it is l."
''l ou, ma'am ?"
mo, no-not U, but l."
Not l, but you, ma 'am--hows that 2"
Not you, but |, blockhead!" !"
~, yes, now I'll have it. You mean to
say, not !, but you are blCckhtad."
Fool = exclaimed the pedagogue, al.
most bursting with rage.
The Georgetown news., 1855-08-09

Ho FOR MEXICO Several well-known
citizens sail to-day in the Golden Age for
Acapulco, to join the Alvarez army. We
have been requested by one or two to sup
press the names OF the parties. They will
take high official grades in the army, and
will virtually rule the roost in the Mexican
ranks. Braver men never mustered under
any standard since the days of chvaIry, and
we have only to regret that they should
risk their lives in the political squabbles of a
mongrel Spanish race, not any ten OF whom
are worth the life of the least of the little
band who go to fight their battles.- Alta
The Georgetown news., 1855-08-09

TERRIBLE ExPLosIoN.-To-day about 3
o'clock, says the EUensng Journal OF the "a
inst, large carpet bag Of powder explod-
ed in the store of L +. kltter M h1 q CSi' a. M4 On
Washington street, few doors below Mont
gomery street.
The carpet bag was the property of a
man by the name of Bryant, a Frenchman.
He had some unsettled business relations
with the firm. AS he could not have his
way in the settlement of his affairs he deter
mined to revenge himself on them
He therefore gave orders to all in the
house to leave. as the house would be blown
up in three minutes In less than that time
the explosion took place.
The explosion shook the whole neighbor-
hood, so terrible was the shock. The whole
inside of the building was perfectly gutted,
and the walls badly fractured. We have
heard of but one man who was injured by
the explosion. He was very badly cut
about the face.
The Georgetown news., 1855-08-09

SHOOTING AFFAIR AT SAN FRANCIsCo.-
The Alta Of the lst inst. says:
"a shooting affair occurred last evening
at the What Cheer House, on Sacramento
street, the particulars of which, among 9TH
er interesting news, was crowded out of our
morning edition. 1t appears that Mrs
Mary Cuberiy eloped from the bed and
board Of her husband with one |. Scott
Parrish, from CoIOma, taking with her
about $4C0 in cash. Mr.. Cuberly, upon
hearing the facts, instituted a thorough
search in that city and in Sacramento, as
sisted by several of his friends, but sue
ceeded IN learning nothing of the missing
party until in this city he yesterday learned
that they were at the What Cheer House.
He made application at the Police Office
Tor warrant for her arrest, but owing to
the law which renders it impossible Tor a
wife SO steal from her husband, could not
1btan it. He then proceeded to the hotel
and gong to the room occupied by Mrs.
Guberly he found her alone and had been
engaged IN conversation with her about halt
an hour, expOStu.ating with her On the
course OF conduct she had pursued when
Parrish entered. Cuberly fired at him twice
III quick succession, one Of the balls taking
effect in the side of Parrish above the hip
bone. A large crowd collected around the
premises, and both parties were soon after
taken in custody by the police. The wo-
man. screamed loudly during the the rencon-
tire. To-day Parrish is out OF danger, the
wound proving slight
The Georgetown news., 1855-08-09
NO. 43.
Labor aid Rest.

"Two hands upon the breast ard the labor is
past" Russian Proverb.
"Two hands upon the breast,
And labors done:
Two pale feet crossed in rest
The race is won:
Two eyes with coin-weight shut,
And all tears cease:
Two lips where grief is mite,
And wrath at peace"
So pray we OIteltmes, mourning our lot:
Gcd in his kindness ansWeleth not.
''Two hands to work addrest
Aye for his praise:
Two feet that never rest,
Walking His ways:
Two eyes that lo1 above
Still, through all tears,
Two lips that breathe but love,
Never more fears"
50 cry we afterwards, low on orr knees:
Pardon those elring playors! Father, Lear these!
[Chaml ers Journal
The Georgetown news., 1855-08-09
For the Georgetown News.

Dream.
dreamed IN foreign lands roved.
Sick and alone,
Far from friends and all loved.
And native home.-
1t was desert, pale and wan,
mountain wild;
And none there was to smile upon
The vagrant child.
l stood beside a new-made mound
In this pale land
And written there these lines found
Traced in the sand:-
Pause not, 0, man where'er thou be,
To drop thy foolish tears on me,
Nor where lie
Insult my dust with marble stones
To mock where lie these hapless bones,
But go thou by.
No heartless soul shall DER me bend
Mocking ME with the name of friend,
For had none.
These unpruned pines may DER me wave
And rayenous wolves howl round my grave,
But pass thou on.
None shall above my ashes bow,
For I've no need of friendship ROW,
Nor me bewail
With hollow-hearted songs that lie,
But pass my quiet dwelling by
With here lies
Underwood.
The Georgetown news., 1855-08-09

ELL Blow You UP THE Tcwn Talk
OF last Saturday says: THE proneness Of
our people to take up with the latest and
most popular ideas, was fearfully exemp!liied
yesterday. in that busy thoronghfare Mont
gomery street. Frantic cred tors were rush
ing in all directions, after ong-torgotien
debts, and the presence of heavy old carpet
bags in their hands was all that was re-
quired to have their demands settled We
heard of but one single instance where the
poor debtor attempted to ''craw-fsh," but
On the wild creditors requesting him to hold
his carpet bag until he could blow it up,
the best of feelings and money were ex-
changed"
The Georgetown news., 1855-08-09

IMPORTS AND Exports AT New York
We l. arm from the Journal Ct Commerce
that the total imports at New York fer the
fiscal year just expired are S3O,5C8 978 less
than for the year ending June 3Oth, 1854,
and ST ,6e1 ,989 less than for the year end
ing June 30th 1853. The imports of bull
hon have decreased, and also the receipts of
free goods, but the warehousing movement
for the last six months is about the same as
for the corresponding period of 1884. Tie
export statement is far more favorable than
was expected at the opening of the year, as
it shows falling off of only $7,242 967.-
This does not include the exports of specie,
which are larger by $3.724262 than last
year. The Journal says this showing of
specie shipments is far different from that
which the croakers predicted, and proves
that this trade Will regulate itself, if fault
finders will have little patience. The to-
tai cash duties received at the Custom
House for the fiscal year ending June 30th,
is $8.999,984 &c less than for the previous
year. and $500 88I 40 less than for the
year ending June 80. 1853
The Georgetown news., 1855-08-09

Bill OF WoRK.-'lhe following bill Of
work done, is stated by celebrated tourist
to have actually been presented for btauti-
flying and ornamenting the Lutheran Church
at Hamburg. Europe:
For mending the ten commandments
For nose and three fingers to one Of the
robbers on the cross.
For securing and brushing Pontius Pi-
late.
For gliding and painting the wings of
the angel Gabriel.
For half breast for Mary Magdaen.
For cleansing the sky in the east and add
ing sundry stars.
For cleansing and painting the High
Priests maid, and adding more color to her
cheeks.
For putting new feather in the cockade
of St. Peter
For brushing and frightened hell fire. and
providing horns and tails for two devils.
For strengthening the Chains of some of
the damned.
For beautifying and ornamenting some of
the elders, and strengthening their backs on
frames.
For supplying one Of the apostles.
The Georgetown news., 1855-08-09

A TROPICAL SCENE.--As the sun rose
higher and higher, a great stiffness fell upon
the forest. The jaguars and the monkeys
had hidden themselves in the darkest depths
Of the woods. The birds notes died out
one by one; the very butterflies ceased their
fitting over the tree-tops and slept with
outspread wings upon the glossy leaves, un-
distinguishable from the flowers around
them. Now and then a colibri whirred
dOwnwards towards the water, and hummed
for moment around some pendant flower,
and then the living gem was lost in the deep
blackness Of the inner wood, among tree
trunks as huge and dark as the pillars of
some Hindoo shrinei or parrot swung and
screamed at them from an overhanging
bOugh; or thirsty monkey slid lazilv down
llama to the surface Of the stream. dipped
up the water in his tiny hand. and started
chattering back, as his eyes met those of
some foul alligator peering upwards through
the clear depths below In shaded hooks
beneath the boughs, the capybaras, rabbits.
as large as sheep, went padding sleepily
round and round, thrusting their unwieldy
heads among the blooms Of the blue water
lilies; while black and purple water-hens
ran up and down upon the RATS of floating
leaves. The shining snout of freSh-water
dolphin rose slowly to the surface; let of
spray whirred up; rainbow hung upon it
for moment. and the black snout sank la
zlly again. Here and there. too, upon some
shallow pebbly shore, scarlet famingoes
stood dreaming, knee deep, on one leg, cres-
ted cranes danced up and down, admiring
their own finery; and ibises and egrets dip
ped their bills under water. in search of
prey; but before noon even those had slipped
away, and there reigred a stillnes which
might be heard-such stiffness Ito com
pare small things with great) as broods be-
meath the rich shadows of Amyas's own De-
Won woods. or among the lonely sweeps of
Exmoor, when the heather is in flower.