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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-07-04
GATE CITY HAT STORE.

9 +. VOORHEES, T. CO respectfully an n
~. nonnce TO the citizens of Keokuk andO
the merchants generally that they have Just re-
turned from the East, where they selected and
are now receiving the largest and most complete
their line ever brought 10 Keokuk. An expert
ence OF thirty years engaged rs manufacturers
and in the sale Of hats, ought to enable to give
entire satisfaction TO retailers and consumers -
II will be our business as well as our interest
always to select with care, both with regard TO
quality and style. We have located here per-
manently and will exert ourselves to do Justice
TO our purchasers. The citizens of the city can
rely upon our hats being the best quality and
newest style.
Please give MS call and look over our stock,
at the "Gais City Hat Store,' No. "a, opposite
M'kenpy & Runners Drug Store.
Highest price paid in cash for all kinds of furs
and deer skins. s. +. VOORHEES, a. CO.
March &c diff
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Fancy GoOas.

JUST received an elegant assortment Of fine
y Goods, such as French China Vases, parisn
and Terra Gotta, &c. Pitchers, Lavender and
Cologne Bottles Fruit Stands, Card Receivers,
Cigar Stands, Jew.l Stands, Spoon Goblets, Fig
ures, Cupids, Busts, etc, eic.
Also hand good assortment OF Crockery
am Glass
CAREY a. KILBOURNE
lime 1SES
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Matchmaking on S-coai Street.
] Gimble, % ieet on ID
street by % 'eet deep,
commencing 30 ieet from
Main steel, d 10 4245 10
ke9kak, JnlY 4th 1855
THOMAS MARTIN.
Coileeto. o. The City OF Keokus
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Fresh Butter In Ice.

CUSTOMERS can be supplied until further
~ notice, with choice Butter in lee al Is cents
per pound, by
WIN. C FUNKHOUSER.
June 90, 1855. 96 Main Street.
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Look out for the Maine Law.

I HAVE on hand ar assortment OF Brandies
and Wines which will be sold during the next
ten days at price. t. suit purchasers = order 10
make room i.v he Maine Liquor Law. Among
the stoct may be found French Brand.es from
g. 10 $3.50 per galioa.
Rye and bourbon Whisky from 75io % per
gallon.
Holi,ad Gin, fsom 80 to 400 ner g-llon.
m aca Rum, z 200 70 $50 6 .
Say MADEIRA Wine, very choice.
0li sherry, 4
g Par, = i
" Malaga, g :"
Together with large stock of Clarai I'D ma
tive Wiaes. Asmeilbss tho market for the aloys
CLOSES alter the lst july.
W, 6. FUNKHoUsEa,
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n otice.

NOTICE is he rcby given that have This day
IN sold on my interest 10 the Hat. Cap and
Mllinery business Of Humphrey & Gage. to D.
r. Humphrey, who will continue the business
with Mr.. Gage at the old stand.
j E. HUMPHREY.
April 10, 1865. II
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THE GLORIOUS FOURTH /!

ME notice with much pleasure the extensive
w preparations which are being made by all
classes for celebrating our
GREAT ANNIVERSARY.
The GUARDS ara going TO Quincy, and are
bound to make favorable impression. The Ar
tlery is to be out and will, by their perfect dis
cipline and beautiful uniform. astouish all Who
have not had the pleasure Of seeisg them before.
The vari US Sunday schools are TO 70 a-Penic-
ing. There are several other parties proposed.
Of more private character, all Of. which W
hope NAV have = good time
CRITTENDEN has exh bited his patriotism
by mportings lot OF fine Boots and Shoes for the
occasion.
~ His Store is on the corner Of Fs0h and
Mao Streets.
June 81 1855 ar
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SO kits new No. J.
= bbls do do
10 do do No aud J.
drum Hake,
2 d, Cod Fish,
% boxes d.
s bhls Lake Write Fish,
5 do No | Salmon,
For sale low bv w. c. FUNKHOUSER
June 2 1885
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Pure Congress Water

Pure Congress Water
EROM The Saratoga Springs OF safe by the
J. dozen single bottle
Also Moore and Hooper's superior Citrate OF
Magnesia, or Purgative Mineral Water. one OF
he most pleasant and ehectual Cathaftics
known.
Call at Moore & Hooper's Drug Store on
Main between "a and Sd Streets, north side,
Keokuk. Iowa.
June 5h, 1898
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WESTERN STAGE CeMPuK.
syMMEK Axn : 4 oIkaaKHrs.

SUMMER AKKAk08mEQ18. sssg&
TINE Western Stage Company respectfully m
nounce TO the public that their Cssches
leave Keokak Daily, (Srnday exceptAd) for
Fairfield. Oskaloosa, Fort Des Moines and Coua-
ell BluhS, passing through Boston, CharlesfoA,
Primrose, Winchester, Birmingham, Ashiaud.
Agency City, Otupwa, EddYville, ,Osk aloon,
Peila, Nd ontoe, Apple Grove, TO Fl Des MoInes-
From 0skaloosa isi-weeklyl TO Council Blum,
yln Bellafon.ain, Knoxville, plaasantvlls, Indir
anola, St. Charles, Winersett, Indiantown, Sa-
yer Greek, TO Council Bluffs
Also from Oi,umwa via Blakesburg. Alba,
Lagrange. 10 Charlton, Fri Weekly
Also from Keokuk. Daily. VIA Warren. Far
inIngton, Bonaparte, Benionsport,
iittsburg, Troy to Bloomfield. >-ren. Fl
Every attention will be paid for the confnr<
and convenience or passengers. 49,
Coaches leave Keekuk for all the above plAces
at 7 O'Clock, A. M.
e. Office en- Main Street, second door above
the Laclede House
]. HAMILTON, Agent.
June 4. 1885
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-
w A r. w A II! WAR;

VV IA ~ w "a ~. w AN.
HHE ind,ans have deciA ell VIZ, and the la.
test advices from Salt Lake inform US that
they have and can raise twenty tho sand fight
ihs men TINS " II call for volunteers AID ia ge
CONSEQUENT supp. (which have ind ICED Messrs
MOORE HOOPER, vita feelings of tru.
philanthropy, 10 pa' ~ 100 dog Of rated Min
erai Water IN bottles; each expiodss with
report lond enough 20 fr,gh'sa The Red Skins
aud = sake the thirst and cool the palate of all
who volunteer
July g. 1855
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REYNOLDS Drug Store.
DISSOLUTION.

DISS0Lu rl0N.
THE firm of Graham & Cave is this day dis
i solved BY mutual consent. Mr.. Cave 10 au-
thorized TO settle the Business of the late firm.
and will continue the business as heretofore.
C., c. GRAHAM
w. II. CAVE.
June 2i, 1855
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FANCY CANDIES.
lust received the largest and best assortment
u of Fancy Candies ever before offered in Keo-
knk; also large assortment of Fruits. Nuts, &c
a, CREIGHTON T. DINNERS.
April 80. 1855. dff Johnson Stree
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COOL.

I HAVE on hand dozen Ice Chests and Re-
friger ators, embr racing several different sizes
and styles, which will be sold at the lowest pri-
ces, and warranted TO please, by
VIM. c. FUNKHOUSER
June 2, 1855.
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MONS.

LENIUNS.
I n BOXES in fine order for sale 'o~ BY
i " WM. c. FUNKHOUSER
June 2, 1855.
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. AvaSt there bit, Old Biowhard,
said Jack. taking off his hat and giving it
a turn on bis stick, at the same time wink
ing at the Ian llord, who responded 'all
right to the utter astonishment of the
Jew.
ION re entering the stage. the Jew ask
ed him wha, be would take for his hat and
stick. why said Jack. Il woaldn't part
with them. / got this hat AMI stick Al
.Shangh i. from a Chinese Princess, WHO
gave them to me for saving her child, who
FIJI out OF boat, from shark. and she
told me that never, should want for any
thing AS long a. kept them, and bless
her beautiful top-lig hts il is hasn't proved
true
"Thry were near the end OF their jour
ney. when the Jew WIZ h,ving seen such
rong and unmist kable evidence Of the
magic Of Jacks hat AMI stick, determined
TO purchase ii Mt any rate What would
you AXE for your hat and stick 2 asked
the jew agsia oh. more than you can
give Why blast your old clothes. Sal ]
Jack, you havn't got monty enough TO
luy hem You don't know that, aid
| IL lev, pNllng out : we'll 6llsd pocket
ss N71 ~. - - IL. -. ..> ~ 8aasS
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-31
8. aide Pa. avenue, bet. 3 and Al streets,
Nov e-eolv. fm) opposite II. 8. Hotel

GENCY AT wAsAI N q TO N ITO
IA Claimants,-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues 10 undertake the agency Qf claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices He viii attend 10 pre-
empton and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress Of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for property lost in or taken for the service
OF the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians or while in the possession OF the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows and
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices. whether for commutation, hafpay, or
bounty lands also claims for extra and back pay,
&c OF soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State of Virginia. as the United States
an claims, growing ont of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government and, IN.
deed, any business before Congress orthe public Of
ces which may require the aid Of agent or attor-
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount OF the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr.. A. Dickins Is known 10 most off who
have beun in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington. Il J HslU4E
His Office is on FiAesn&h street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door 10 the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must BE-, postpaid,
Sep 2S-lyd (m)
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FEMALE EDUCATION.

MFRS. r.. w. YOUNG & MISS v. TOWN
Nl respectfully announce to their friends and
this community, that they will receive at their
rooms, on the corner of 18th and X streets north,
on Monday, the 18th instant, limited number OF
young ladies' who may desire to pass through a
systematic course of studies embracing all the
solid and ornamental branches of female educa-
ton.
Their method Of instruction is thorough and
years in conducting the education of young ladies'
having in view the fullest development and disci-
pline Of the mental faculties.
TERMS OF TUITION.
All the English studies, including mathematics,
with tina French language, per the SCHOLASTIC
year Of 10 months ...................... ..$oO
Ancient and other modorn languages
Music, vocal and instrumental. Professors
Drawing in pencil and crayon. charges
Painting in oil and water colors..
Sept 6-3tawt1Sth
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KE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
n w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
under the United States Hotel, would re-
speclfuIy inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths,
Cassimeres, and Vestings, of the latest importa-
tion and is prepared 10 have them made up al
the shortest notice. in the most fashionable man
ner, and at low rates of prices.
Having made arrangements TO go into the
Ready made Clothing business" extensively TINS
season. he feels confident that he can offer 10
those wishing to purchase a stock OF Cothing
no, inferior any in this city, and not made up al
the north, as is usually the case with work sold
here; but cut in his own establishment, and made
by our own needy citizens in this dull season, at
low rates of prices. He is enabled, therefore, to
compete with northern work in point OF prices
and as TO quality and style he will leave for those
who favor him with call to judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat, Pants, and Vest,
al the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, out OF cloth or
CASHMERE, for the small sum of........... Sl5
Dress and Frock Goats, from. $50 10 S2O
Over.coats Of different styles, FROM .$12 TO $25
Black and fancy Panialoons, from. .$3 90 10 SlO
Silk and velvet Vests, from. .......$2 so TO $40
This stock of Clothing is of superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
OF fancy articlcs-such asgoves, cravats, collars,
umbrellas &c.
Sole agent for the sale of Scott's Report OF
Fashions in this city
Sent lift
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CLASSICAL and slathemat

CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
y ScHooI~-The subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, where a commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department Of the Colum-
blan College, it will continue 10 preserve the char
acter Of a strictly select school, designed for lay
ing ,he foundation of thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th of September, and
close on the last Of June.
Terms; Sl2 so per quarter, payable in advance.
AT small additional charge, the students will
be permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also to receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment
Pupils may be boarded al the College, under the
special care and superintendence Of the Principal.
The necessary expenses Of a full boarding student
will be about sle0 per academic year, and OF a
weekly boarder will not exceed $3.50.
GEORGE s. BACON Principal.
Refers TO the Faculty Of the Columbian College
Col J. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq. L. ID. Gale M d., of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land Office and Pro
fessor C. C. Jewett, Of the Smithsonian Institute
Sen 2l-tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-31
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS,

~
Deroted TO City Affairs, Education, Literature, :
and General Intelligence.
rTNHE Ninth Volume of this Paper being
i about 10 be commenced, the proprietor and
editor after making his grateful Acknowledgements
for the steady support which he has received dur
ing the last eight years, respectfully socits a
continuance Of the same and such additional sup
port as will enable him TO continue his paper, as
an independent journal, and in the support OF
those conservative and constitutional principles
which were involved in the late municipal cleo
ton and which il is his fixed purpose to maintain,
so long as he is connected with this or any other
public journal On his future course the editor
deems IL unnecessary TO dilaie. Suffice ii 10 say,
that while the original plan OF his paper will be
duly carried out, the editor will also feel himself
bound by the convictions of duty and propriety, 10
maintain the constitutional rights Of every native
and adopted citizen, and 10 oppose every secret
organization that is founded ON proscriptive and
exclusive basis. What he intends to do in this
respect may be Judged Of by what he has already
written and published in the columns of this jour
nal To his friends, and the friends of civil and
religious liberty, he respectfully appeals for ade-
quate encouragement.
The Semi Weekly News will shortly appear in
an improved dress.
The paper and business card, per annum.. 50 90
The paper without business card, (If paid in
advance or within one month from date
OF subscrlpuon). ........,............ ] 30
The paper without business card If not paid
within one month from date of subscrip.
tion. ...................... 90
PAYABLE in advance, or monthly in all cases.
Subscribers and annual advertisers will be
charged for the whole year. 4H
No paper discontinued until all arrearsges are
paid, except nj the option OF the editor.
Persons leaving the city or declining business
may discontinue on payment OF arrears.
Aug 20~
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDl

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY SO HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK. AND SO HOURS TO CINCINNTI.!
CHICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ Tile only Railroad Ronte from, The Lo'oo
Mississtppi to The Atl0ntici
TIME FROM ST LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY % HoURsl
L. - The Steamer rWINCHESTERle leaves
g the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted at O'Clock, a. m, ant
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
ST. Louis daily at $50, p m.
The steamers connect at Alton (only IS miles
from st. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving St. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at T. a. m, take the cars at Alton al
TO- a. M, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time to take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the Reindeer
at $40, p. m, take the cars at Alton Saturday ex
cepted) at p. m, in time for the evening trains
rest.
This line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Central and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail-
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from st. Louis TO points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids, as we'll as
10 points the Illinois river at and above Pekin
The trains of the G. and M. railroad connect al
Carlinville Virdcn, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro', Wavery,
Danve, Terrell -Hause, Pekn, and Piona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad at Springfield,
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville
and Decatur and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasalle.
n% THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets 10
Chicago, can be had at the Offices Of the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Louis.
va TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had at the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the Offices OF
the Chicago and Mississippi Illinois Central, and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
E. HEATING, Supt c. ~ NJ r. h.
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CCoTTs WEEKLY PAPER.--TAc pub

CCOTT'S WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year QS5D combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
Of the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will be a new and brilliant series Of origi-
nal romances by George Lppard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends ofthe American Revo-
luion,n published for fty-six consecutive weeks
in the /" Saturday Courier" will find these pictures
Of French and American history endowed with all
the power and briancy Of his previous produc-
tons. The first Of a series of original noveettes,
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights of the Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, 10 about TO, .
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail to elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola etc, etc, is also engaged to furnish bril-
liant novelette, TO follow the above. Mrs Mary
Andrews benson, author of Home Pictures Pa
tence Worthington and her Grandmother, etc,
will continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and II. G. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife--a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and se-
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Cla;rville, Lille Lilberne, Mrs. Stowe Grace Green.
wood, and other distinguished wrters; the news
of the day, graphic editorials fun reports OF the
provision, money and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad, etc, etc.
Terms-One copy one year So two copies one
year SO four copies one year So; nine copies
year, and one TO the getter up Of the club $l0 !;
twenty copies one year and one to the getter up
Of the club, $50
Add-sss A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. Ill Chestnut ST., Phiadelphia.
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.~l CHEAP AND PLEASANT

excursions daily throughout the
year by the Steamer BALTIMORE, TO and from
Aqua Creek, with dinner included, for 50 only.
To families and others desirous of recreation
and change of scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily af
forded by the regular trips of the splendid and
commodious Steamer Baltimore TO Aqua Creek
and back 10 Washington between the hours of 6I
a. m. and "a p. m.
Fare for the round trip, including good dinner
on board, So only.
For further information apply to Captain A ID.
Peck, on board, or to
GEORGE MATTINGLY
Agent Of the line in Washington.
July lS-d2ms
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MisfeIIankuMs.
vJ1O ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS TO COL

YTNO ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS I'D COL
u lect.-I am again Collector in Fairfax county
Virginia, for two years from this day. My official
bond, with ample security, was given at June
coHrt, 10Th June. intend TO devote my attention
entirely to my business From my long expert.
ence in my business, acquaintance with the peo-
Pile, and faithful discharge of my duties heretofore
am induced to solicit portion OF the public col
ections from those who intend 10 place their
claims in the hands Of an officer or agent. will
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts, and fjustfed, will attend to the collec-
tons Of claims in the adjoining counties.
II any reference is wanting, would refer 10 the
clerks Of my county and the attorneys OF the bar
here. All communications must be post paid.
Claims out of the State should be fully authenti-
Gated before sent TO me for collection; will col
lect, in my official capacity or as agent, as may be
requested; if as an officer, charge legal fee only,
and which if the claim is made, the defendant has
always to pay; and if as agent, the plaintiff must
pay me ten per cent. if collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be at TO secure the debt
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
2np 12-1uo