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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-04-27
THE NEWS BY THE AFRICA.

The Cur ard steamship Africa arrived at her dock at
Boston at quarter past O'Clock yesterday moruiDg
making the run from Halifax In thirty one hours She
just too late to the early train for New York.
the mails therefore leave in the afternoon reaching
New York early this morning.
Soon after leaving Halifax, a cabin passenger misse
EeoO sterling and it is supposed the money stolen
On the Arcas arrival Boston, nication
allowed with the ship, and general search Of the pas
sengers took place.
The robbery on board the steamer amounted to s5oo
sterling in sod also Bank Of England notes and jeWery
-mabing in all about 81 $50 sterling The property
belonged to Mr.. Colngwood, of the passengers,
and has OF been recovered.
The English papers contain very little additional
to that teegraphed from Halifax. despatch from
Dover dated 18th instant states that the Neptune 100
surs Rear Admiral Cochrane, with twelve sail of the
feet moored in Dover Bay awaiting the arrival Of
the imperial visiters from France.
The Expedition 20 the East.
The Monitcm OF April IL contains the following ar
It is the incontestable right great country like
France to know the truth when il interests the honor
the security and the power OF the state II the sacred
duty Of strong Like that OF the Emperor to
make known the truth when silence 10 not imposed
by the patriotism OF that public welfare. The
expedition to the East Its causes its object the mli
facts for discussion previously to becoming pages Of his
tory st these facts he usefuy discussed and ae.
riou sly judged, shall now expose them with the
most scrupulous exacttude This appears to us both
loyal and useful Public opinion is prompt to take
asIm and easily len into error IN the midst OF emotions
evehts like those of which each day experiences
the coubterblow The best way Of reassuring 1t ia to
enlighten IL.
How was the expedit,n N to the Eaet conceived ? On
what provisions and data It's plan formedY WnAS
the causes that modi6edh9 Why tdid the Anglo
French army land in I'll Crimes, instead Of acting
.he Danube and makirg camdaisn in Bessarabla9 ho
to explain the long resistance Of the beseged
presence Of the ardour and heroism Of II besiegers
such are points which We purpote examining In the
first part Of this task In this examang shall only
deal With acknowledged facts, anthensic documents
truths Of science and OF military history.
The imperious and az csive circumstapcet which bi;
France oraw the sword after forty years psace sr
present to every mrd Russia being able 10 mas,
Turkey accept her supremacy by the terror OF her bro
toools attempted to awe her by force. she tore vi
treaties, invaded territory, d,sdained aud thraatenc
sdvspcirg the Danube, and msrsed out sirsaiy th
stations fer victorious march ever the Bs tsos Tn
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supe, ior Court-sp@ciai Tern,

APRIL 26-Alltn Us. Cornelius pdnderatH and John
Orsr ShiE-The plaintiff in this case oota,neo a. in-
junction aga,ust Mr. Vanderbilt, restraining him from
rstainior possss,ion Of books &c., beoDgng te the Nj
csYseus Tfspsit Company OF which the plaintiff this
r,sI snsnt The prssen motion made to dissolve
H. ,,;rnction The Judge granted order dissolvin
the Injunction, the ground that Mr Vanderbilt h~s
bad possession Of the books WITH the plaintiffs snsw
suaieient reason for retsirirg the injunction.I
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Unsted states D.strsct Court

BEFORE Hon, Judge Hal.
APRIL 26--Tbe Grand Jlry, OF witch Luthfr C. Carter
Fsq wee foreman were Fcrnp ss sy fo- tue 4 ,ps.
acrOu OF baiinse,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-04-27

Hon. samuel sprgu, forneriy Governor Of Maryland:
dsa Prince Georges county tue 2lst last, agsc
sevlL tAr,e years.
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lfTOm Inc DCnCOn l1mefy Aptii IL.
Tie clear though elaborate statement OF the military
operations Of the allied armies IN the East which has
teen published by the French Government 10 the Mont
su, will be read in al parts Of the world with in
interest, for the Emperor OF the French pays
not undeterved homage to the force and justice OF
public opinion, by submitting the whole course of
can and expedition not yet concluded to the cri
ticm OF France the of our adversary, and
TO the udgmt Of foreign nations We confess that
ourselves have perusea this remarkable document
With degree Of eatisactiop, which s increased by the
unt cted discovery that the strategca opinions
Iresed in this journal from the Of these
operations Identical in every point save one, With
the views entertained by the Ere government and In
mltsry advisers In attempting 70 defend these opi
Mons BY such arguments our own knowledge OF the
theatrs Of operations and Of the art Of war
enabled to suggest, we certainly were quite
scious that the very same points those which
the bnet Of the Tuieres ehed for the OF the
expedition but although, apt tn be the in the
conduct Of military affairs, many unforeseen difficulties
lave srser and the result has not yet been equal
facrfces and our expectations remain unshaken In
conviction that the main strategcal movements OF
the last campaign perfectly sound, and that in
act others could reasonably have been attempted
Our readers may remember that considerably before
n, st,lnrAtop Of wsr, and when fleets has goae
10 Beicot Bay In the vipter e 1874, rs cSaEnusly
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-03
EMERsON,s AMBRoTYPEs.

'IfHE subscriber having obtain
i ed the right of Ice County, W
is now prepared to take these beau 90 M93SI
tiful and never changing pictures X&N
on glass plates, at No. 3, Third ct. <SxaEIzW
between Main and johnson The art has very re-
Gently been brought TO very high degree of perfec
tien " Mr.. Outline, the inventor, who has secured
patent for fourteen yeaes, France Great Britain
and the United States. These pictures. so beautiful
in tone, bold and clear in effect are universally adj
mred wherever they exhibited, and are rapidly
taking the place Of Daguerreoypes, which too often
prove eyanescent I'D changing in their characters
The Ambretype il taken upon the best plate glass:
indies ructabe ent ia then put upon it, the ce
ment hardens. AMI two glasses become in effect
one, with the picture IN The centre, aud may be
in monuments, sent to sea, otherwise posed 10
the weather in any mate and will resist the action
Of the elements and retain its brillianey for ages
being enduring the glass upon which il il taken
The AmbTotypes are no reversed, but seen in
the natural position of the sitter. Daguerreotypes
can be copied in this permanent style and enlarged
to any size. Children be taken in clear weather
in two seconds.
hS- Uaguerreotype stock and apparatus for sale.
noy5 EMERSON Artist
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-03
Tennessee Iron.

M are now receiving, in addition 10 our pres
" ent stock Of Iron and Blacksmith Tools d-
reeily from the manufacturers, so tons assorted 81
yes Bar Iron, which will be able to give our
customers the benefit of the recent decline in the
market also $50 slabs assorted sizes Pillow Steel to
which the attention of dealers and blaeksmths is
directed Feeling DESTROYS Of enlarging this branch
OF our business, We are prepared TO offer the neces-
sary inducements to customers TO accomplish the
same. ddw CONNABLE SMYTU 4 90
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-03
kEOkUk FEMALE sEMINARY.

TINHE Winter Term for 1886 will commence on
L Monday, Nov. 18th The Advanced Depart me nt
continues under the charge Of Miss Mary s. Haft.
the Primary Of Miss Julia Benedict and the Depart
ment of Music and French Of Mrs. Williams.
Tuition fees formerly.
Primary Department, : 90
Advanced, 90
Fuel, Ink, Care of Rooms, dc, so
Lessons on Piano Forte, 10 90
Gulfar, 90
french and Latin Languages, 90
WM II WILLIAMS, Principal
keokuk, Nov. 18th, 1855
EOk Sale on advantageous and easy terms, four
teen desirable lots in this city, also ten lots nd
joining the city. Apply to the above.
nOvl4d4wl0tw
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-03
DAVIES d HART.

M HOLESALE Dealers in Boots and Shoes. No.
w lis, Main Street, kcokuk, Iowa.
Having located in this city We would respectfully
INFORM the merchants of the interior that we have
engaged in the above business having all the facI-
ities for purchasing stock directly of the manu-
taeturers at the lowest figures. 1t is our object and
determination to build up large and permanent
trade by keeping on hand large and well assert ed
stock making our prices low that none can be less
anu terms and discounts liberal as any other
house.
Please call and examine our stock sepredw
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-03

HANlAG opened a house in this city for the pur-
4 l. pose Of carrying the wholesale Boot and
Shoe business, respectfully call the attention Of
the trade to our large and we'll assorted stock
which is now being received direct from the be Il
manufactures in Massachusetts 1t is our intention
to always keep on hand a complete assortment of
goods IN the line and offer such inducements as will
obtain for us liberal share of patronage
Country merchants Will do we'll to call and exam.
inc our stock before they purchase.
July I'd CARTER A co
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-03
BLACKsmlrHING.

WILLIAM GRAHAM, on Third, between ohm
w son and Exchange Streets, at he Brick Shop,
would inform the pub &c that be is prepared to do
all kinds of BLAcKssIrHlSe in a neat, durable and
cheap manner.
HORSE sHOETNa
Bring your lame horses and have them shod
right. From his long and constant practice in this
branch Of the business he fatters himself that he
cannot be excelled by any one in the country. He
particularly sohcits patronage in this line.
he also offers his services Farrier In all lis
branches
May &c, 1855. ddw1y
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shaving Hair Cutting Extraordt.
nnryt

SHAMPoONlNG AGREEABLY PERFORMED.
- The favorite Saloon Of George Gains on Mnin
Street below Parsons's Bank, presents new attrac-
tions to the citizens of Keokuk. Having obtained
assistants in my business superior any ever before
employed in this city, invite the patronage of the
community, as | am satisfied that can shave clean
er, cut hair more handsomely, and shampoon with
more dexterity than any barber in the State Of Iowa
Competition challenged GEORGE CABUS
August %, lS55.-Iyddw6m
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Third Street

IL ANlNG now received my Fall and Winter stock
4 Of Boots and Shoes am prepared to offer SUI
perior Inducements To dealers. My stock being d
rect from first hands will be sold as low If not lit
tie lower, than any house in the city / promise to
make IL to the advantage of those desiring TO pur-
chase 10 call me before purchasing
Remember Third Street, between Main and
johnson, few doors south of Ayers Drug Store
Sept. s.-d3mwtf w r. THOMPSON
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w NJ. MANNERS.

nYER AND SCOUREK. On fifth street, one
- door below Main, where he will renoyate and
make to appear as new all kinds of Ladies' and Gen
tlemens apparel, such rs Grape, broseha, eassm
and wooden shawls, cashmere, silk and merino dress
es, rugs, panoa and table covers window and damask
curtains &c.
All OF the above, and every other article of cloth
ing eoiorea IN any o. the Fancy or plain coiors. l
hope by close attention and d knowledge Of NV bus
mess, 10 give general satisfaction
nov 2Sd&w6m VIM MANNERS
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-03
Fall Trade.

Gate City HoOt and Shoe store
No. / IL Main Street, between Fourth and Fifth
'INH r undersigned would respectfully call So.
the attention Of the Ladies and Gentle u
men Of keokuk and vicinity to their fine and Y "
we'll selected stock Of Boots and Shoes now
opened and for sale at the above establishment com
prislng all kinds of Ladies', Gents Misses Bows
and Children wear, of all styles, grades and sizes
These goods have been selected with special referene,
to neatness OF style and durability and will be sold
AT very small advance above Eastern cost as W.
are determined not 70 b. undersold by any house in
the city. Please give a call. An examination Oh
goods and prices is the only favor nsk.
Sept. ), 1S55.--d III. G. HUSBAND A BRO
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-03

J"'
FouR Hours
Wills Novel and extraordinary remedy ia upheld
L by the testimony of some OF the best names in
tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas The proprie-
tor and inventor has among thousands Of others
thcates from the following distinguished gentlemen
Of Memphis, Tenn, the home of the proprietor
Rev. L. l.. Grace, Col. Smith p ankhead-editor
Memphis Wing, VIM T. Yaneey-edtoro of the Mem.
phis News, T. keefe, NJ D.. Y. A. Carr. NJ. D.. n n
Crockett, lawyer, grandson Of Davy Crockett Thos :.
Land, M. d. 4
THIS wonderful Plaster does not pain blister ar ex
coriate Wherever il has been introduced ID bss "a
perceded all other patent medicines for chills ana
driven qutnnf out Of the market
mike Qunine, Arsenic and other deleterion.
drugs, this medicine makes quick radical and per
ieet cure; and is not followed by train Of maIudi as
worse than the one removed 1t Il perfectly harmless
and can be used with perfect safety by NIL sexes and
ages,
The proprietor in introducing the T. NJ p. in this
community leaves IL to make its local reputat ION here
oy 10 own merits and superior claims on the PUBLIC
address e. N. Dene, Proprietor, Memphis, Tenn
j tHitE, 81. liberal discount made To the trade
cent BY mail, 10 all parts Of the country
Sole wholesale and retail agent for keokuk.
II IL. AYRES.
Corner Sd and Main street ocla4dw
001 B0AES Glassware and Window Glass al
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-03
NEW PnxNCIRLEi No Ro1&ON!
Rhodes Fever and Aguo Cure

Rhodes Fever and Ague Cure.
.nR ANTIDOTE TO MALAKIA, for the proven
~ tion and cure Of Fever and Aqua, OK Chilli Fever
Dumb Ague, and other Intermittent and kcmittent
Fevers also Of Bilious Fevers, accompanied by
Typhoid Symptoms Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever,
Ship and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night sweas,
and all other forms of disease which have common
origin in Malaria or Miasma.
This subtle atmospheric poison, which at certain
seasons is unavoidably inhaled at every breath, is
the same in character wherever il south.
east or west-and will everywhere yield to this new
y discovered ANrIDorE which neutralizes the poison,
completely puries the system, and thus entirely re-
moves all the cause OF disense
The proprietor distinctly claims these extraordna-
ry results from its usc
tt will protect any resident or traveller, even in
the most sicky swampy localities, from any ague
bilious disease whatever, or any injury from
stantly inhaling Malaria or Miasma.
II viii instantly check the ague in persons who
have suffered for any length Of time from one day 10
twenty years that they need never have anoth her
chill by continuing it's use according TO directions
1t will Immediately relieve MI the distressing re
suits of bilious ague diseases, such NJ general de
bty, light sweats, etc The patient at once begins
appetite and strength and continues until
permanent and radical ii effected And Ms a
proof that it Is also worthy Of public confidence, be
of It's singular and entire harmessness the fol
lowing certificate from one Of the most celebrated
chemists in the United States is attached to every
bottle
New York, June II, 1855.
81 have made chemical examination Of Rhodes
Fever and Ague Cure. Antidote TO Malaria, and
have tested for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinipc strych
nine but have not found particle of either IN ii
nor have found any substance in its composition that
would prove injurious to the constitution.
JAMES r. Chiffon. NJ d., Chemist"
This allows Of its free preventive by which
all persons may thus be Of entire freedom from tbs
above named diseases, no matter how sckly the
swampy the locality
Proofs of efficacy frequently Published and the
confidence Of the public is asked only in proportion
to its actual merits wherever introduced and used
These only are relied upon TO prove its worth
One or two bottles Will answer for ordinary oases
some NAV require more. Directions printed in Ger
man. French and Spanish, accompany each bottle.
Price One Dollar. Prepared and sold by the pro
prietor JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, X. /.
NS+-H II. AYREs, Agent heokuk, Iowa, and foi
salc by Druggists, generally. nov3:daw
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q. M. HUSTON.
Wholesale Dealer in Notions and
Fancy Dry Goods.

X. A.
A new stock and the largest and best assorted ever
offered in the market. Our stock is purchased direct
from manufacturers and importers and we pledge
ourselves To sell at prices low, for cash to good
time buyers, as ST. Louis or any other western mar
ket
Merchants Will find il to their advantage to call
and examine goods and prices before buvnc else
where We will consider it no trouble to show them
through Stock.--d6w
IUSI Received-A large stock of Buck Gloves and
~ Mitts, at sep20 HUST(-StS
A ss 3 S'''@ Of Pocket Cutlery for n .e tSv
4 HEAVY stock OF Cap, Letter, Ladies' Bath Bat h
\ Post, Fancy and Commercial Note Paper Plain
and laid Buff, " hte and Fancy Cois cd Envelopes at
sep2o III sT0NlS
4 General assortment Of German silver and dou-
\ bic plated ware. all warranted ard Ill mannfac-
turer's prices, at sep20 HlsTON,S
4 \ extensive stock Of Whips and Lashes nj man
a ufaetprer's prices at sep2t IIUsToN'S.
1--WE largest and best assorted stock Of Embroide-
~ IN the city at sep2l HusToN'S.
INHE Finest sortment Of Ribbons ever offered in
the market. at sep2l HUsToN's.
( fLochs enough TO supply the ula { I. Of every
" variety Of pattern jerome 5 make, warranted
and At manufacturers prices, at
sep21 HIsTON,S
A LAk1k and fine lot Of Kid Gloves of every
grade, nj sep2i HISION'S.
I yolD and common Jewery, and Told and silver
~ watches, at sep2l HUST0S'S
E,NEhs varlety'of goods comprised in the Notion
IL and Fancy Goods lneat Huston : nj prices TINT
cannot ial 10 induce purchases and benefit the buy
er' Gail at No "a, and examine for yourselves
A FINE Buggy Portable Top for sale. enquire Of
seP.i u. NJ. HUSTON.
No. "a, Main street
A huston will be found the largest lot ul Irish
- Linens, Laees. Edgings. and every variety Of
Whlte goods, ut prices that b. beat in any
"es'eih market sep20
A endless variety Of Silk and Linen Pocket hand
4 \ kerchefs ad cravats at sep20 HIsT0NfS
'IsHE best assortment of Lace NAls and Dress
trimmings at sep2O IIST0N'S
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Alexander. PeIamicus.

THE UKEAI AMEKIIAN HAHN IUNIN-
WHAT il more desirable by the young than the
w luxurant locks of youth and beanty? What
more dreaded by the midde-aged than gray hairs9
Who that il old but would avert badness which
can all be accomplished by using Alexander Pc
lameus; so universally acknowledged Ia be the NEST
superior article for identifying the Hair and which
Is equally efeacious in preserving it natural health
For sale at 81 Main Street, by
lima pg diff i d MiNrHFI,T, 4 co
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FANCY GOODS.

UrI received an elegant assortment Of fine Goods,
such A. French China Vases, Parian aud Term
Gotta. dc Pitchers, Lavender and Cologne Bottles
Fruit Stands, Gard Receivers, Cigar Stands Jewel
Stands, Spoon Goblets, Figures Cnpids, Busts, &c.
Also on hand good assortment of Crockery and
glassware CAREY Il kILB0URNE.
June lS 1883
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j. w. JOHNSTON.

L NDthl AMIN, corner IL johnson
~ Third Streets.
Carries on the business If Undertaking in all il,
branches. He has recently made extensive additions
to his stock and perfected his arrangements in every
department
PATENT METALLIC BURIAL CASES
impervious to air and indestructible highly orna
mcnted and invaluable for the preservation Of the
dead, we'll collins Of every style and finish fur
nished to order
liearses and carriages furnished and the entire
engagements Of the funeral attended TO when required
keokuk, April ~, 1855. dy
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CAVE a. SONS
New Publication List.

AIRS. Ann s. Stevens new Book The Old Homo
vi stead"
eAlmack q i" Tale Of English Society really
delightful work, and one that will arouse the curl
osty Of every that in the world of fashion
In this country.
Ellie or the Human Comedy" By John rs
ten Cooke With illustrations
Reynolds great Story of the War, Conan Pacha,
or The ViEier's Daughter"
I.esiie's "aazette u Fashion" the Beau Monde
for November noS3
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DemOine Navigation and II. H. Co.
LAND DEPARTMENT.

bTTLMWA, 23TH SEPT. 1893.
1IfHls Company, having entered upon vigorous
l. prosecution Of the Improvement Of the River.
with the view of bringing il into at the earliest
possible moment, and being DESTROYS Of meeting MS
tar as possible the generally expressed wishes Of the
people of the DesMones Valley, hereby give notice
that their Land Office will be opened, at this place
at as early day as they procure the examina-
tions requisite for afRxing valuation upon them
In the meantime, applications will be received at
thus once from persons desiring TO purchase which
Will entitle them to preference ut the Company &
valuation, In the order of the receipt Of their app-
cations. Applications should be made in the form
appended hereto.
Terms Of sale will be, for Prairie Land ten per
cent OF the purchase money down, and ten per cent
per year thereafter, with annual interest The
rate of eight per cent. per year all unpaid
Upon Timber Lands, one fourth down, and the bal
ance in nine equal annual instalmsnts with inter
est as above. Payments can be made in cas- h. or in
bills of Banks in the State of New York. or in the
bonds of this Company at par.
In the sale of these Lands preference will be given
TO actual settlers, and annual improvements will
be required TO be made
The Lands offered extend up the Des Moines
River as far Section 25 Township So, Range 70
West T. NJ.
Plats of the Lands can be seen ut this Office
where any information can bsxhad by application,
in person or by mail.
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Nam Street, bet. sra a Atm Sts, n EOh Uh, loN A.
THE undersigned has now in his
i Ware Rooms and designs keep
ing constantly on hand we'll Sc
Iested assortment of all kinds of Furniture embra-
cling Marble Top Dressing, and plain Bureaus; fine
and plain Sofas fine and plain Center and Card
Tables Cane seat and Windsor Chairs, Rocking
Chairs Of every description from plain wooden
seat g. the finest hair cloth stuffed seat plain and
fancy turned Cottage Bedsteads VI the latest styles
Lounges, &C.
Looking Glasses Of all sizes Clocks Carpetings,
floor and door mattings floor and table oil cloths
mattresses feather busters. carriage trimmings,
window shades and trimmings, and every other arti
Gle usually kept in my line of business.
Part of my stock made under my own super
vision, and the rest bought from manufactures of
high standing. so that | can warrant every article
for durability and finish of workmanship.
Ny object is TO establish a permanent bus mess
here, and not on the Peter Funk principle and rs
an induccInent TO persons to purchase Of me, am
resolved TO sell at the lowest 81. Louis prices
Call and examine my stock before purchaSin 4
elsewhere. ! will always take pleasure in showing
furniture TO Ladies and Gentlemen who call on me,
whether they feel inclined IL buy not.
May 81, ls5i.--dAwtf e. W. SANDERS.