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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-25
SeIi-RegUlN ng
StOVQ.

'NHIS Stove, which has established 50 cnv ieble
l. reputation a. a wood Stove, have of Late ar
ranged for burning coal. and rs parlor coal Stove
IT. merits prove equally satis factory as for Woof
w have changed the style and dress of thJ stove
by adding new patterns, and have all the "a al i'm
proYemcuts by making the close tops thereby reain-
ing the air-tght stove, which is mostly sought as
stove tor economy and comfort. The prices Of this
stove may be reduced one-ihlrd by trimming with
tha American imitation II Russia iron We have
not thought II policy To use this material thereby
nJurlng this reputation 81 50 good stove. but have
invariably used the best arieie q Russia iron II,
howeSeri There any who wish them made Of
cheaper Material, viii furnish them at our usual
rates a roht gay al nine and dollars respective
ly. C0MSTOGk 4 BRO
decl1d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-25

WArcH ASD pRAY.-The Portland Aduer-
cannot feel it in their hearts TO pray for the
national Administration, would Do well to
watch it.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-25

CO The London Daily keics says that
strong and earnest application will be made
to Parliament to pass such a restrictive L.
quor law as that Of Maine
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-25

II The Democratic Lnion. Of keosau
qua, has been srelnoyed to Vernon, in the
same county, aud the name changed to Dem
ocratie Mirror. The editor says the cause
Of removing was the expectation that "a
change Of pasture was good for calyes''-
Reason enough. We hope TO see the ''calf =
Of the Mirror fatten up now.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-25
r.o0kuNG GLASSES.

600 BONES Looking GLASSES, assorted sizes, just
QUO received, direct from the manufacturers, and
for sale by the box or dozen Also an assortment
Of Gilt Moulding, for picture frames.
June Is 1555.-d CAREY kILB0URNE.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-25

DLATF0RM Scales. from 700ibs and upwards, of
farbank : pattern, with and without levers, for
sale by :. w Il III. TUCKER.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-25
NOTICE,

fIN0 the Stockholders OF the kcokeA Fort Des
Il MONIES and Minnesota Railroad Company
A call Of ten per cent ON the capital stock of the
company Is due, and made payable at the Railroad
Office in keokuk, TO WV. LEIGHTON. Treasurer on
friday, the hrst day OF February, 1856.
:, heskuk 18TH Dec. 1893. Ii. 1. REID,
wv LEIGHTON, nec y President.
dee % dAwIm
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-25
TAKE NOTgGE

MOORE a HO0PkK'- Discenm Ointment d.
ASl ligh'iu article for chapped hands, lips, dc At
MOORE HoUPEk'S ON Main
noVl1 near Third street
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-25

LNok sALE-For goods cash, | viii sell ~ build
L ing lots OH Main street or the Levee, q fee
front by 40 feet deep. Also 1000 acres Of goo,
farming land III Lee County, Iowa, within IL or 2
mules Of the city Of heoknk, at No. 81 Main Street
between "a and Sd. :. s. BILLINGS
DEC 1ddw
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-25

u be constantly supplied,
5000 BIDS b'led d Guar
coal sheet iron,
nos. II 10 81
20 do Rus Ia Iron;
80 do imitation d.;
200 dog fr
ines, kiyets, Ears, Solder.
Covers, &c. Japauned "
market rates, both I'd ST.
heir stock.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-25

Isl received, supply Of Winter Strained Lar
- Oil. superior article.
novl7 MOORE HOOPER
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-09-28
The United States and Denmark

We Published yesterday morning a letter
from the Special Correspondent of the N. Y
Tribune, which contained intelligence of the
utmost mportance-especially that part rela-
ting to the relations Of this country with Den
mark. The Administration at Washington
has given notice to that Kingdom of their de-
sire to terminate the treaty allowing the col
lection of Sound dues upon American vessels
passing into the Baltic. Denmark resorts to
France in this emergency, and the Emperor
promises her assistance and support on condi-
ton of her joining the Western Alliance.
Should she accept that proposition, the attempt
to send American vessels through the sound
untazed will be regarded by the Alliance as
cauSus 6elLi, and result in an attempt to en-
force the Danish imposition.
This project, says the Tribune, not only
comes to US from good authority, and is pro-
bable in itself, but is also indicated in the
leading columns of the London Times The
Allies ara very DESTROYS to enlist Denmark in
their League, and might naturally take advan
tage of the straits to which her Government
is reduced by the danger of forced abolition
of this rich source of revenue TO force her into
the crusade against Russia But that the
menace of war will be so effective with the
United States is by DO means so clear as his
Majesty of the French seems to imagine. In
just cause we dare say the people of this
country would not be terrified by such a threat
even from so formidable an alliance as that of
Western Europe. The Sound Duties consti-
tute an ubiquitous imposition. There is no
valid reason that can sustain Denmark in levy
ing such a tribute upon us. Indeed, the Times
only puts it upon the ground of Danish neces-
sity-a plea that might be used to justify any
corsair that ever extorted black mail from
honest commerce.
The following paragraphs explaining the ma
ture of these sound dues, have peculiar in
terest at this time:
1.-THE Sound is a narrow strait lying between
the Island of Zetand, belonging TO the Danes, and
the Swedish coast and gives entrance to the Baltic
sea. The fortress of CronDurg Castle commands
the passage, and extracts a payment from all ves-
sells entering the Baltic; the ships OF Denmark
herself having to pay as well as foreign tonnage.
The origin of this exaction is that in ancient times
Denmark undertook to build and sustain certain
lighthouses along the coast, for which the Hanse-
towns agreed to pay toll.
England, France, Holland, and Sweden pay
duty Of one per cent. on every cargo entering the
Baltic Other countries, including the United
States pay one and quarter per cent; even Dan
ish ships are taxed to this rate. In the year 1926
a treaty recognising this duty was concluded be-
tween the United States and Denmark. This treaty,
however, according to one Of its stpulations, may
be dissolved by either Of the parties, provided it
gives one years notice Of its intention and, the
requisite notice having been given by the United
States Government in April last the treaty will ter
inmate next spring.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-09-28

where the majority rule ia nominations and
elections, they withdrew. It was no place for
them. But this man was told he could ''come
it' if he joined, and his three competitors
were told the same thing. Who 'told" them
sol We deny that the American party was
guilty of such an unmitigated piece of wag-
gerry upon poor candidate for constable. We
want to know who the candidate was, and
who it was that told him he could ''come it, y
poor fellow. viii our neighbor publish his
certifcate2
The letter of Mr.. Freeman made some other
equally fabulous charges all of which we
classed in the same category with the above.
The Union meets our declaration that they
are false with the following remark:
The True Wing denies several other things the
truth of which we prove by printing The Oaths them
selves.
The Union is careful not to tell his readers
what those several other things" are in Mr.
Freeman's letter that ''the True Wing denies"
That paper has published tissue of gross mis-
representations, and though they have been
positively and unequivocally pronounced false
in substance and in detail, the readers of that
paper are not informed of the fact. 1t is use
less for the Union to say that our contradiction
amounts to nothing. If the statements made
by Mr.. Freeman are true, StbStantiGte hem!-
The Union knows it cannot do it, and contents
itself by telling its readers, after having pub
lshed them as facts, that ''the True Wig de-
MES several other things, the truth Of which
we prove by printing the Oaths Themselves
Now, we ask what those several other things"
are that the Union has proved by printing
''the Oaths." We unhesitatingly declare that it
has not proven single iota of statement the
truth of which we have cOntradcted.
We have given this subject more space than
it is worth in the eyes of intelligent men who
see at once how absurd are the assumptions
made by Mr.. Freeman and endorsed by the
Union. But we are determined that the cum
ming subterfuges by which the Union strives to
make its readers believe base ISLANDERS of the
American party shall be exposed.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-09-28
News ItArns.

The special Washington correspondent Of the n
Y. Times writing on the 18th instant, says that the
various rumors to the effect that Louis Napoleon
has offered to forcibly maintain the right Of Dem
mark 70 exact the Elsineur Sound dues, and also
that England and France have proposed terms of
alliance with Spain, by which they afford her further
guarantees OF the sovereignty of Cuba all Of which
embodied in the interesting letter published in
the 7rae Wing Of Thursday morning, are not cred
tied in the diplomatic circles at Washington.
Senator Butler of Baltimore, has accepted an in.
vtaton 20 give one of bis lectures on slavery in
Boston next winter. The atlas announces TO Mrs
Webb, the dramatic reader. daughter Of Gen. Es-
partero, and Virgiyian slave, to read q new
drama written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, in connec-
ton with this course.
The pork packers of Bowling Green, Ky, and
Clarksville, Tenn says the Russellvile Herald, are
making engagements for hogs in this county, at 81
gross the hogs to be delivered TO them at their
spectiye houses.
The decision Of the people of Texas is still in
doubt upon the question Of accepting the Act pass
ed by Congress at is last session, known as the
s,Debt Bill" The returns, sor far received, show
an aggregate Of ,7el votes for the bil and lIs
votes against il. Majority in IS counties for the
hin 67S The result il quite doubtful
Tax CRoPs. Upper Missouri has sustained hevy
los in the destruction of the wheat crop by the
recent rains.
The okalona miss Nors says the boil worm
have been committing depredstions on the cotton
crop in that region.
farmer In Fsyette county, KY, has raised :, 900
bushels Of potatoes this year.
The army worm has made its appearance on the
cotton plantations 10 the vicinity Of Clinton, La
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-09-28
Stealing our Thunder-As we Predicted.

The Union and american says the Philadel
phia platform of the American party was fixed
up to sait the South, but "they stole the DEM
ocratic platform on the slavery subject" This
proves the democratic party TO be an abolition
party, according to the organs of that party in
the South, for they charge Americans, who
q" stole and adopted the democratic platform, u
with being sbolitionists
1t is undoubtedly true that the Administra-
tion faction of the democratic party in the
North is freesoil. Their platform proves it;
but it is equally true that the pretension that
the American party stole any party's platform
is the sheerest nonsense.
We predicted long ago that the anti-Ameri-
can party would eventually undertake to steal
the thunder of their opponents They rob-
bed the Wing party Of the eclat of the Com
promise measures, after having opposed them
as bitterly as they have Americanism-yea
even more bitterly.
EaThe present editor of the Union and Ameri-
can was so well fortified in his opposition to
them, in his own estimation, that he said the
gates of hell could not prevail against him.
But unfortunately for him, those "gates a"
never have, and we fear never will, essay to
prevail against him. He has got the password
the "open sesame "-by which he can
prevail against them at any moment. Not
satisfied with attempting to steal the platform
of the American party on the slavery ques-
ton, our opponents are actually DOMINIC our
old cast-off robes of organization. With
Us they have served their purpose, and
we cheerfully yield them to our Sag Nicht op-
ponents, though we are well satisfied that they
will be numerically abused. The editor of
Washington Union is the first to try them on.
form'rather loosely, and he already manifests a
disposition to disgrace them. For instance, in
a recent number of his paper, as we see him
quoted in our exchanges, he published the pro-
ceedings of an anti American meeting in Phil
adelphia, in which he said ''there s0Gs something
singuLarly MANLY and impressive" at which
meeting, according TO these manly and i'm
pressive" proceedings, 'hOrrid OGths" were ad-
ministered to all the delegates, binding them
to certain principles, and they were also ssOOrH
to SUPPORT THE NOMINEE. Now, was not this
gong a little too fart Americans never used
their organization for such base purposes while
they had it, and if it was able we are sure it
would rebel against the use to which these
Sag NIGHTS are putting it.
The claim of the Union and american to any
part of the Philadelphia platform we shall I'M
ceasingy repudiate, and we cali upon that pa
per 10 show one solitary shadow of title that
modern Democracy has to it. They are well
come TO our old clothes.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-09-28
Begging the Question Unfairness Of the Union and
American.

The readers of the Union and American are
never allowed to form opinions based upon the
merits OF question, especially if they depend
upon the columns Of that paper entirely for
+. information. The editor states things to suit
himself, or takes unauthorized statements OF
other people, and forces the reader TO adopt
hfs own enormous and unfounded deductions.
We have occasion to show this fact up fire.
quently, and have case in point just now.
The Union and american of the 18th pub
lished an extract from a letter of Mr.. Freeman
of Mississippi, full CT false and erroneous state
ments and assumptions, not even supported by
an attempt at proof or argument. We pro-
nounced them false without hesitation. Our
neighbor has been content to rest under the
position of publishing statements which have
been pronounced false, and which every read
ing man in the country knows to be so, with
out the least explanation, until its issue of Tues
day, when it makes an attempt to defend Mr..
Freeman's statements, which is the himsiest
subterfuge on record.
Mr.Freeman stated, among other things, shat
the electors of the country, in utter ignorance
of the Constitution ard real designs of the Or
der, and deceiCed as 10 both, are induced, By
fIIse pretences, TO take the oath of fealty, or
secresy and UNCONDITIONAL submission to the
decress of the National Council" and he said
he "had shown" this thing. OF course every
intelligent man in the country knows that this
statement is as destitute of truth as the tales
of Msnchausen, and we so pronounced il at the
time. The Union has finally Matched up de-
tense of il, however. 1t attempts TO prove
that electors are induced by false pretences,
10 take the oath of fealty," by citing the case
of a candidate for constable in some far OFF
county who was told that he could ''come i, y
by Joining the Know Nothings. He Joined,
and found his three competitors in before him,
ali of whom had been promised the Office
Now, is not here a case made outl What an
Overwhelming argument 10 prove that electors
are induced TO join the American party by
.'false pretenees." Here is poor candidate for
constable who Joined 70 get Office, found that
his object was not likely 20 be attained, and
withdrew. We know Of several Others who
Joined the American party for the same base
and unworthy purpose, and subsequently,, ind
ing thai they had got into party where cleo
I iops were not made by half dozen men, bnt
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-09-28

THE PORES TRMPoRALITEs.-It seems that
Plus NiRo even claims the tiara of the Queen
of England A few weeks since, NJ. Raes,
Bishop of Strasbourg, preached in the Oathe-
dral of Mentz, Paris. In his discourse he in
vited all good Catholics to pray for the prompt
conversion of the English to the true faith,
and of submission to the See of St. Peter, ''as
the English" he said, "now drank from
spring from which life eternal does not flow. I"
Afterwards, apostrophising the Queen of Eng
land in person, the preacher called on her to
restore to the proper owner, that Is to say, to
the Pope of Rome, the tiara which she unduly
wears on her head. This latter request, at the
last accounts, had not been complied with.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-09-28
FRIDAY MORNING, SEPT. 2s.
Important from EurOpe-sebsstOuOl Fallen !

The deed is done! Our telegraph column
contains the announcement, from our regular
reporter, of the fail of Sebastopol before the
allied forces. Thirty thousand human lives
paid the price of this triumph. Alas, what a
sea Of human blood to sacrifice for so poor a
boon. What is a thousand Sebastopols to COM
pensate one of the thousands of widowed moth
ers and orphans who have lost what was inf
nitely more dear to theml
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n EW PUBLICATIONS
SYDNEY SMITHS LIFE AND LETTERS

SYDNEY SMITHS LIFE AND LETTERS.
W. t. BERRY & co. have just received
SYDNEY SMITHS LIFE AND LETTERS.
Memoir Of the Reverend Sydney smith, by his Daughter
Lady Holland; with Selection from his Letters, edited by
Mrs Austin. vols, 12mo., muslin.
more than commonly delightful and wholesome book
London Critic
Lady Holland has now fulfilled her mothers wish, by
writing such memoir will enable the worlt to under
stand her fathers character nearly us full integrity.
Austin at the time, has arranged each OF his
letters honestly he published and Illustrated them
with delightful preface full OF sound and helpful comment
london Examiner.
Lady Holland has produced vivid and interesting pic
ture Of the more private and domestic life Of her
father charming picture OF remarkable man, as ne
appeared TO his friends and family-Lond0R Spectator.
Next to a day with Sydney Smith himself, there could
scarcely be enoyed richer than the perusa OF this
book. II is worthy memo al Of one Of the wisest and
best, well the wittiest of meELOHdon Literary Ca
Eette
lovely picture has seldom been presented to the
world than that and bright creature, rich
in wit humor high animal spirits nexnaustible kndness
manly independence, sagacOus good sense 10 read TINS
book moral tonic. Il is lesson in life. 1t makes US
happier and better. while it does this presents more
entertainment than any hook easily named so rich Is 1t IN
wisdom in association in personal gossip about well known
people London Ledger.
The letters credit his honesty, his heart and his
understanding They proof Of the eearness OF his
conceptions, the vgOr and brevity OF ms statements ana
the perennial fertility Of his comic fancy-Lod0A guar
terly ReCielo. sep3
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-09-28
New Orleans Market.

INV UALkAhb, oehptehuel, %
Cotton Is easier this morning aud the sales up TO
noon haye comprised 1000 bales. The sales du-
ring the week have ointed 10 S. 600 bales, eav-
ing stock hand OF 81 800 bales. The increase 10
the receipts at all the Southern ports compared
with the corresponding week last year, is $1,000
bales Freight for Cotton 10 Liverpool isIquoted at
lo-l6d peril Exchange on London rules at from
sta9t per CT premium.
Sept 2S,-fhe entire sales Of Cotton yesterday
composed 1880 bales Flour ls held al 81, but
buyers OILY offer 1915 per barrel
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ADELPHI THEATRE.

Manager and Lessee GREEN
stage Manager. .-.....-............R. c. GRIERSON.
Leader OF orchestra G. NJ TAYLOR.
Treasurer. ..E. c. HUNTLEY.
Asst night but Of the distinguished young tragedi-
u emma, Miss CHARLOTTE WYETFE, which occasion
she will sustain the arduous character Of Juliet.
Friday evening, September 2Sth, will be performed
Shakespeare's Tragedy Of ROMEO AND JULIET
Juliet. MISS CHARLOTTE NYBTR2
To conclude with the farce Of MR.. AND MRS. LII
LY WHITE
Mr. Lilly White Mr.. GRIEESOS.
Mrs Lilly White .....................Mr Mrs. GREEN.
Box Office open from A. NJ to p. NJ, ard from p. NJ.
to T. Nj, when and where Box Sheet may be seen and
seats secured application to Mr. Huntley Treasurer
Doors open at 7-Peormauce to commerce at
PRICES OF ADMSIONBoX and PaTquette % cents; Sec
ond Tier so CENTS Second Tier second cass so cents
Colored OK, 50 cents; COlored Gallery, rs cents.
sep2S-1t
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Cdptured-Ameriean Loss TTiRing.
From the St. Louis Republican, Sept a.
Gen. Harvey has signalized his advance into the
Sioux country by one of the most gallant and com.
pete victories ever achieved over an Indian enemy.
The victory is so thorough to strike terror into
the whole of the savage tribes occupying that Sc
cluded section of country. The battle took place
on the Sd inst, at Sand Hills, on the North Fork
Of the river Platte The entire force of the United
States troops who participated in the engagement
was not over four hundred and fifty men.
Maj. Cady was in command of five companies of
the sixth infantry, Col. Coke of two companies of
the second dragons, one company Of infantry, and
a company of artillery, the whole under the COM
early in the morning and continued several hours
Gen. Harvey ordered Col. Cookies command to place
themselves distance in advance of the infantry
so as to come down with full force upon the enemy
These orders were successfully accomplished, and
about three o'clock in the morning the engagement
was commenced by attack the part of the
infantry, which drove the Indians ia the direction
of Col. Cookies command, which being ready and
eager for the fray, commenced desperate attack
and soon routed them. running fight followed
for some ten miles. At point of rocks portion
of the Indians said to have made a stand and
to have fought with great desperation but they
we're soon completely routed, having seventy OF
eighty men killed, and fifty women and children
taken prisoners. They Suffered also the loss of all
their camp plumber, large amount of dried buff
falo meat, their lodges and fifty horses. The In
dian women, it is said, fought furiousy.
On the part of Gen. Harney's force, Eve or six
we're killed and as many wounded. No officers are
reported among the killed.
The Indians concerned in this battle were the
Brute Sioux of the Platte, the same who some time
since massacred Lieut. Grattan's command near
Fort Laramie the murderers Of the mail party, and
who have frequently defed the United States troops
to meet them in battle.
Our letters speak Of the battle as being a very
gallant and well conducted affair." The war is not
expected to end with this battle, aud we look for
more details and stirring news daily.