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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-11-05

t.At the Gate City Hat StOre.,,
\ FINE lot Of GentlemA ms Walking Canes and
IA Umbrellas. S. Il. VOORHEES, d CO.
Sept. 6, lS55.--d.
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Fatal Pesp into Vesuy:us.

SINE Germans of good family, en- n recent
occasion, had toilei to the summit of Mount
Fesuvius, and, after resting themselves en- that
suiphurous bed, they descended tho steep iu
cline to the mouth Of the crater. There was
little smoke on that day, AMI the scientific
gentlemen began to get into danger without
being aware Of it. The guides, having had
quite enough of soft ashes and hard work in
the ascent, sat down on the uppsr rim Of the
crater, not feeling inclined for more exertion
So many people had gone to peep into the
chimney of the Internal regions day after day
without any accident, that these lazy guides
preferred sonle sour wine, and slice or SO Of
lemon sprinkled over with salt-a very COM
mon comestibls among the lower order of
Neapolitans, and little siesta, to looking after
the souls and bodies f those entrusted TO them
One of the most adventurous Of the Germans
finding he could bear the little sulphur which
scene emitted from the crater, resolved to
penetrate futber; but scarcely had he placed
his foot upon an apparently solid projection,
ian the whole crumbled beneath him, and he
was precipitated at least one hundred feet
Ihe interior OK ths crater seems as soft Is the
exterior, for the first words heard from the un-
fortunate man were that he was not hurt In
vain he tried to extricate himself; whatever
ne grasped mOuldered in his grasp. He could
nor regain his feet-of this bis companions
above were informed. They seemed To- have
become more stupifed than the unfortunate
victim; for, instead Of despatching the guides
to the Observatory or tho Hermitage for robes
Or assistance of some kind, they stood listening
to their friend below, who gave them the idea
of going elsewhere than where they remained
useless and spell bound. There is everything
in Naples but what is required; and at the
Observatory, although ropes must always be
IL requst, and q least, precautionary utility
yet none could be obtained either there or at
the Hermitage and the guides were Obliged to
20 to Resins for that which ought to be ut hand.
In the meantime the sulphut began to operate
upon the poor fellow in the crater. and he felt
himself gradually sinking, not only in strength,
bat ir position. With q wonderful self-com-
mand be took leave of his friends, being per-
fect;y certain that he could not survive the
natural dilatory delay Of he Nespoiitans
For two long hours did he survive, when his
voice got fesbler and fsobler. PERHAPS ss he
~ slow degrees slid deeper into the crater,
hope vanished, pItil the voice was entirely
lost An occasional groan was heard, until
after the eIniratiOn of the above time, when
all was silent. The body was many hours after
rescued by guide, who descended two hun
dred feet before he found it. OF course, it WAS
perfectly lifsless the sulphur had suffocated
the poor follow.
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MESSAGE OF TIE CHEROKEE CHEF The
message of John Ross, chief of the Cherokee
nation, reviews the advantages which have
accrued to the Cherokees from their encour-
agement Of schools, and urges them to allow
no retrograde to occur, but constantly to bear
in mind the truths contained in that clause of
Of the Constitution which declares that GRE
ligion, morality, and knowledge are necessary
to good government, the preservation of liber-
ty, and the happiness of mankind" Schools,
and the means Of education, shall forever be
encouraged in this nation"
He enumerates the beneficial results Of tic
prohibitory liquor law, and recommends an
amendment to reach those "persons who in
troduce intoxicating drinks under the convs-
nient labels of the patent medicines and pre-
parations of the day"
Enactments in regard to marriage are recon-
mended; and complaint is made cf the mum
Der Of irresponsible white persons, who are in
the country contrary to law, and "who cften
provoke difficulties that would nat otherwise
occur; and after enjoying the hospitality of
citizens, and the protection Of the laws, 1y
into the States, spread exaggerated reports
and institute vexatious proceedings against
them in the courts of the United States"
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EVENING STAR.
New Book.

THE LION OF FLANDERS; Or, TIRE BATTLE OF
THE GOLDEN SPURS. By Hendrix Con-
science. Baltimore published by John
Murphy, 1855.
We thank the publisher for sending us this
volume through our enterprising friend Shil-
lington. Not long since, we had occasion to
express our qualification that Mr. Murphy has
commenced to spread before the Americs an
reading world, in its own vernacular, the
works Of Conscience, whose good taste, deep
feeling. purity and depth of thought, are now
widely appreciated throughout Europe, where.
in his works are highly priced by all who de-
sire to cultivate q standard of literature which
amuscs to charm, while it improves the
reader in various ways; and does not ipiure
after the manner of the fashy French novels
of the day; novels that cannot safely be placed
in the hands Of those whose characters are not
only formed, but also formed on models tia,
will surely resist corruption however insiduOus
the form mny be in which its approaches arc
made.
The book in question, Is deubly interesting,
from the fact that it is history (rather than
work of ictiOn) of events in Flanders during
her most remarkable and interesting times
in the thirteenth century-the age of chivalry,
and especially Of her chivalry
Our fellow citizens know as little of the de-
tails of the history of the Low Countries, we'll
nigh, as of Africa. Yettheir history embraces
a mine Of interesting reading matter not Sec
ond to that of the history of any other country
under the sun. Mr.. Murphy in publishing
this well-performsd translation of Conscience
romantically written account Of the most ro-
mantle times Of Flanders, has laid the foun-
dation of the creation Of thirst among US
for more extended knowledge of the history
Of that quarter of Europe, which will doubt
less bear good fruit in due time
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PRISG FIsEr NEAR BUFFALo.-0ne Of these
disgusting episodes in eivilised life, fsmilisrIy
known as prise fights, sams Of in ths vicinity
Of this city yesterday. The "bs2,ss" in hr-
man form had subjected themselves to q tho
rough training, and were declared - in excel
lent condition fer the encounter. In the
morning, q steam tug, with tive esHzI boats in
tow, left the dock freishted with these wks
glo.t on these bull b.its' Of the prize ring,
and proceeded to Navy Island, where tia
Eight was to take place. The ooEbata-ts r.rs
swsetnsn and Dutch Sam, both CT thi- city,
and caIly in the afternoon the preliE,insriss
were settled, and tbs cruel sport commenced.
We are without full particulars Of the fight,
but ere informed that on the ssvsn.csnth
round sNestmsn won the victory, having TO-
eeired foul blow from his opponsRt. Tie
ultimate dscisien is, however, in doubt, and n
referred ID Phil. Glare, Of New York Ii 10
said tia Swsstman received some hard knocks,
while Dut,h Sam escaped comparatively un-
harmed. In common parlanoe, the affair was
" orderly but we submit that such trEnSss-
tions osght rot 70 be tolerated in any commu-
nity.-BHfais C0xrter, Noe. Il.
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S. r. HOOvER'S IRON HALL BOOT
SHOE & TRUNK ESTARLISHMENT.

Pa. drenNs. Bet 9Ih and l0sh SITS.
lust RECEIVED GOOD ASSORTMENT
y OF Ladies', Misses's, and Children's, Asa,
Gents, Boys and Youths BOOTS and RMI
SHOES which viii sell cheap for cash ~
FOR LADIES. eo
Cashmere double sole long g alters, water proof
French Lasting heel and button do.
French Cashmere do do
French Glicelious toilet white and blk kid Slip
perS
French Caters, all colors, with and without tips
Misses and children's black, blonze and coloTed
heel Caters
Misses and children's MOROCCO kouble sole tipped
and plain Boots
FOR GENTS, BOYS AND YOUTHS.
French patent leather and calf double sole double
upper Boots
French patent leather and calf double cole long
Button CATERS
French patent leather and calf Oxford Ties
French calf Bolts at 9 so worth SIS
For Boys and Youths can supply all that give
me call with Boots and Shoes
have splendid assortment Of Boots and Shoes
for servants, which am conaden. / can furnish
at fair prices.
Give me call aud examine for yourselves at
8. p. HOOVER'S,
oc@-u Iron Hall.
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VOL. vi.
IMPORTANT TO GENTLEMEN.

IMPORTANT TO GENTLEMEN.
GREAT INDUCEMENTS FOR YOU TO
~ LII AND SEE.-The undersigned gives
noh his friends and the public that he has
Just received his stock Of Fall and Winter Goods,
comprising all the latest styles and coors Of Cloth
Cassimeres, and Vestings; which goods will be
made up to order In the most elegant manner, as
he has some Of the best workmen in the United
states at work for him. Being agent for scorT,
the Reporter Of Fashions, you may rely upon get
ting the most fashionable Clothing.
READY-MADE CLOTHING
Of his own make; such as Over-garments, Frock,
Dress, and Business Coats, Pants, and Vests, fioIn
medium to very superior quality.
All the above goods will be sold at very lew
prices-for instance, a whole suit, Coat, Pants,
and Vest, for the small sum Of SIS.
Overcoats, beautiful style, from $40 to $50
Pants, do do 3to 10
Vests, do do 250to 10
He respectfully solici;s call rom all In want OF
clothing.
FURNISHING GOODS,
such as Shirts, Drawers, Collars, Stocks, Hand
kerchiefs, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c
p. w. BROWNING,
Under United States Hotel,
between Sd and 4 streets, Pa. avenue
sen 1f-3m
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OFFICIAL.
TREksuRf DEpARrm-

TREASURY DBfARTNINT, Aug 3, 1855.
Notice Is hereby given to holders Of stock Of the
loan authorized by the act Of 1915, redeemable on
and after the eth November, 1855, that the whole
or any part Of that stock win be purchased by this
department at any time previous to the 30th Nc
vernber next, for which per cent premium Will
be paid in addition to the sums expressed In the
certifc ites.
And to the holders Of tho stocks Of the other
loins Of the United States, that purchases Of the
same to the amount Of 81 $40 coo viii also be made
during the same period at the following rates:
For stock Of the loan Of 1919, premium Of 10
per cent? for stock Of the loans Of 1s47 and ls4s
premium Of 10 per cent; and for stock issued un-
der the act Of 1850, commonly called TeIas-in-
demnity stock, a premium Of per cent.
Interest will also be allowed, at the rate stipu.
lated in the certificates, from the 1st July Las. to
the DAY Of settlement here, with one day In addi-
tion to enable the Treasurer's draft to reach tie
party.
Certificates transmitted to this department un-
der the present notice should be duly assigned to
he United States by the party entitled to receive
the purchase-money.
Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts
upon the assistant treasurers at Boston, New York
or Philadelphia, the parties entitled to receive
the money may direct.
JAMES GUTHRIE,
su 4-dtNov30 Secretary Of the Treasury
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Marriage, its duties and diseua,ihcations, ard
their remedies with Iithographs, illustrating the
Anatomy and Physiology, and Diseases OK the Re-
productive Organs Of 6oth seIes, their structure,
uses, nd functions. popular and comprehen-
sivo Treatise on the Duties and Causaltes Of sin
gle and married lifehappy and fruitful alliances,
mode OF securing tnem-infelinitous and infaftiie
olcs-their obviation and removal, important
hints to these contemplating Elairinncny, that viii
overcome objections to It; none however, should
take ths important step without first consulting Its
pages es-oCmmentarias on the diseases ana medical
treatment OF females from infancy tc old age each
graphically illustrated by beautiful Hthogra-
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by DTOc3Ss at once so simple, safe. and eRectual
that failure is inlposslbe-rules tOr daily manage
ment-an essay on Sporma.orhaa, with practical
observations or a safer and more successful mods
OF neutrality-suspicious. hints on the evils rs-
sulting from empirical practice-an essay on ell
diseases arising from indiscretion, with plain and
simple rules by which all persons can cure them
inflicted miseries aud disappointed hopes un-
fortunately prevalent In the young. Ii is truth
ful adviser 70 the married and those contemplating
marriage. Its perusal Is particularly recommend
ed to persons entertaining secret doubts OF their
physical condition, and who are conscious Of hav
Ing hazarded the health happiness, and privileges
to which every human being is entitled
Price TWENTY-FIVE CENTS per copy, OF
Five Copies for One Dollar. Mailed free Of post
age to all parts Of the United States.
". B-Those who prefer may consult DR.. LA
CROIX upon any Of the diseases upon which this
book treats, either personally or by mail. Medi-
cine sent to any part Of the Union according to di
rections, safely packed and carefully secured from
all observation.
Address Or. M b. LA CROIX, No 81 Maiden
Lane, or Post Once Box $40, Albany, N. Y.
III u Ohce open daily from a. m. to p. m,
and on Sunday from until S p. m.
IL O1ce REMOVED from No. So Beaver st.
TO 81 Maiden Lane, Albany, n. Y.
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PURE AIR In about two and half min
utes, all the blood contained in the human sys-
tenn, amounting to nearly three gallons, trav-
erses the respiratory surface. Every one, then,
who breathes an impure atmosphere two and u
half minutes, has every particle Of his blood
acted upon by the vitiating air. Every par
ticle has become less vital, less capable Of re-
pairing structures, or of carrying on functions;
and the longer such air is respired, the more
impure does it become, and the blood neces-
sarily becomes more corrupt.
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SILVER DOOR Plates Z NUMBERS.

EHOR DWELLINGS, OFFICES, CHURCH
Il PEWS, STATE ROOMS, HOTELS, &C.
of this celebrated article, manufactured by zip
PIE & Livermore. We have received The sole
agency for the District Of Columbia
The plates are Of all sizes and Of beautiful de-
signs, exhibiting superior finish; and leti-red or
numbered in style unsurpassed In point # ele-
gance. They are warranted to contaia = large
quantity Of pure silver and thus to be t'ura-
bic, as well as more beautiful, and lover iced
than silver plated articles.
Samples may be seen at my store.
Ii. SEMkE".
nov TT $50 Pa aV ne
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PIASOs-pIANOS-PIAyOS.

lust RECEIVED AT TIE MUSIC DEPOT,
- southwest corner Of Penna avenue, ,e@~-zzz3
Eleventh and ID streets, two Of thoseFYETU
world renowned PIANO FORTES, from tne fac
tory Of Rosenkrantz, in Dresden. These ins.ru-
meats have been acknowledged by competent and
disintsres'ed musical judges to be superior to any
other horizontal square Pianos made, In point IF
tone, touch, and durability.
Shall receive in a few days, another lot Of these
instruments, and continue TO receive them as sooi
as they can be passed through the Custom House
novl GEO. HILBUS, Agent.
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TAXING CARE OF TIE QUEEE.-When Queen
Victoria rides in q railroad train the royal
saloon in which she rides has on tho top Of 10
of the carriage. A man travels on the tender,
looking backwards, SO as to keep the sema-
phore constantly in view. He has also tied
around his arm the end of a cord communi-
eating with the guard in the end break, thus
giving the guard free communication with the
driver. By this means no accident can occur
which vigilance can guard against.
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'oUCaRs, COLDS, HOARsESEss, 81

IHSONS pTedlsposed 70 Pulmonary Auec
tions and this the most trying season, owing
20 the sudden changes in Temperature yet by
little care, adopting warm cl0thing and supply
Ing themselves with good prescription Or cough
remedy they may easily ward OF whas may else
prove dangerous winter companion. TY-
LER'S COMPOUND GUM ARABIC SYRUP
has been 30 long known and highly appreciated
as one Of our most innocent, yet etlcaciOus plea
cal remedies, that 1t may be recommended and
used with the utmost confidence. Ii Is sold at p
cents, or three bottles In one 50 cents. Wholesale
by PATTERSON & NAIRN and STOTT &
CO; and retail oy most Dru9gi In Alexsn-
dria by PEEL STEVENS; Georgetown by
Mr.. CfSSELL. oct
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R@ To be woman Of fashion is one of the
easiest things in the world A letter de-
scribes it thus: Buy everything you don t
want; pay for nothing you get emile on all
mankind but your husband; be happy every
where but a. home hate the country, adore
the city; read novels; neglect your children;
nurse lap-dogs, and go TO church every tine
you get a new shawl.
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JoHE VAS BUREN's FLASK We have been
shown, by our friend, Charlie Maurice, the
Identical ballOt-bOx out Of which john Van
Buren, got his so, 900 soft m ijority." Hhokds
about q pint. IL can be seen At all hours At
Democrat, NOr. l4.
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MEDICAL VIRTUES OF PARsLIr-Tws ply
sicians Of Paris have published q memoir, the
object Of which is to make known the immense
resources which the healing art may draw
from the seed Of parsley. This common in
dessnous plant possesses inconteStibls febri-
fuss qualities or properties; the decoction Of
its sses may be substituted for that Of eincho-
ms, and the active principle which has been
drawn from it, and which they designate un-
der the name Of apiOl, is equivalent to qui-
nine in the treatment Of the local intsrmittent
feysrs
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John MILLER, PENNSYLVANIA AVE
~ nue., south side, between Tenth and Eleventh
streets, respectfully informs the public that he has
retted his Store and opened 1t to day for the sale
Of every article which enters into the CONFEC.
TIONERY business; intending to keep on hand
an elegant and choice assortment.
While rendering his thanks tothc public Tor the
patronage hitherto extended TO him he hereby in
forms his friends that he will always be ready to
attend to Parties, Balls, or whatever other kiGds
Of assemblages which may require his services
and confections. ocS-
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The ORIGINAL OF WHEAr.-Two or three
years ago, it was announced Ly Prof. Duval,
Of Montpelier, France, that he had discovered
the original Gf wheat. This he believes to be
KgtiopS 0U4ta-which is a grass growing
common on tho southern borders of France
Prof. Lindley has also adopted the opinion OF
Duyal, and it appears that they are both well
satisfied ne TO its correctness. DR. Gray says
that this, if true, would be the oaly instance
in which any one of the staple cereal grams
has been Identified with d wild original.
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" no place for business but the Avenue Now,
the people find, in making their purchases, they
can do best on Seventh street There is no place
In the city where they get better articles or at
Odd Fellows Hall, Seventh street. Many are
beginning to know this, and when In want Of
housekeeping Hardware, Cutlery, Silver Plated
Al5ata, Britannia, and Japannei Ware, Clocks,
Bird Cages, Baskets, Brushes, &C., they call on
him. Others, in max ing their purchases will do
well to remember his store oc 10
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RETuREISG LOVE- love you Roth.
You have surely been able 10 discern IT, Ny
love is ardent and sineere-oh, say That yoa II
return it'' "Returnit, Paul? NJ, 10, not L.
I've striven hard to gain il; and nog I've got
il; by your leave, I'd rather far retain IT,
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wEBER'S EXCELSIOR BRASS AND


HTR. w E B Err RESPECTFULLY IN
1tl inform his patrons and the public that he
is now prepared with BAND OF TALENTED
USICfANS to accommodate them with
brass, string or reed band. as the occasion may
require. MUSIC for Balls, Parties, Parades,
Serenades, &C., furnished from one to any num-
Der, at the shortest possible notice, by applying to
l.. WEBER, Leader, four doors east Of Geleyal
Henderson's, Navy Yard.
Orders can be left al the " Music Depot" In the
Star Buildings. nov 6-u
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A BEAUTIFUL SIxILIE.-A plain and un-
schooled man, who had received his education
principally beneath the open sky. in the field
or the forest, and who had welded the axe
more than the pen, while speaking OF children
remarked with true and beautiful simplicity
"The little chips are nearest the heart"
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y and cO9.aining ne;yly
double the quantity Of read
ing matter in Il at OF Ii 8
FIFTY CENT OR DOL
LAR PUBLICATIONS.
1t treats on the PHYSIOL-
O6Y OF MARRIAGE,
and the Secret lnirmities
and Disorder of Youth and
Maturity, resulting from cI-
cesses, which destroy the
physical and mental pow
ers, with Observations on
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v A young man, having lost his watch
key, and being weary Of looking for IL, re-
marked that be supposed that il had gone TO
HI by this time. Well, observed bis
grandfather, who was near by, "be contented,
for you will be quite likely TO find II aeein. "
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FRENCH Root MAKER,

JACOB WOLFSTEINER, No. 4s7 Eighth ST.
" near Pa. avenue, IS now prepared to ~Ehn
make the most Fashionable F french Boots HfSl
His long experience and pra t,ce in thisY u
branch os the business in Paris and New 49,
York, justify him in saying that his boots cannot
be excelled in this country.
Has on hand a lot already made up, to which
the particular attention Of gentlemen are invited
gep ll-3m&
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TO HOUSEkEEPERS 3

TO HOUSEhEEfEhH
IN ABOUT TEN DAYS WE EHfECT OUR
new supply of la est style Of SILVER PLATED
WARE, and are determined to close out the few
articles left on hand at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES,
viz: a" 4+
Complete Coffee Sets, double silver plated, from
Sl5up r -#
Cake Baskets, richly chased, from "a up 10 %
Cas.ors, Of S, 6 and glass, from eS TO $i2
Walters, from % so up
Coffee Urns, Tea Kettles Egg Stands, Toast
Racks, Spoons and Forks, etc, etc.
The quality warranted to be double plated on
white metal HI. SEMkEN,
No. $50 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10Th St..
nov6-2w
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WATCH REPAIRING

WATCHES, CHRONOMETERS and Pocket
w Timekeepers Of every description q
however complicated, skillfuny repaired "a
by competent workmen. ENA
A practical knowledge Of this branch -
of our BUSINESS which strict personal attention
is given guarantees entire satisfaction to persons
having fine Watches, &c. to repair.
NJ w. GAIT BRO,
3ai Pa avenue, betw. 9th and 10th SITS.
nov Aft