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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-18

The following is contributed BY s.Dave,"
OF the Columbus Ohio post Office:
During my term Of service al the general
delivery OF this Office. il was nv custom.
upon receiving dead letters from Washington
city, to make list OF the names of the per-
sons 10 whom they were addressed, and stick
il mp in the lobby Of the Office. with notice
"CaIl for Dead Letters
One day an elaborate specimen of Erin's
sons, whose brawny fist and broad shoulders
seemed TO denote construction with an eve
single TO American railroads, lounged into
the office, and mp 70 the board containing the
aforesaid list. He looked Mt il II moment.
and burst into tears. spoke to him through
the window and asked him what was the
matter.
"ohi Mr.. Postmasther, see We have n
dead letther for me. ! speet me sester in
Ireland daid, an It's not wake since |
sint her tin pound note 10 come to Amerikv
wid-and kin We tell me how long she's bin
dald, Mr.. Postmaster -
asked him his name, found the .letther. "
and after a request from him to Grade il. sir.
and rade u aisy, if We Place opened il. and
'ola nm not to cry; that his sister was not
oe11, out mat 1t was letter written by hum
self. and directed to Michael Flagel.tv. Bos
ton, Chicago.
'And is Michael daid -
.'No, guess not" SAID /.
Nv ell, who is daid sir ~
explained to him that letters not taken
from the Office TO which they were addressed
within certain period, We're sent To what
was called the Dead Letter o flee at Wash
ington city, and from thence, if containing
anything valuable, to the persons who wrote
them.
"ood bliss yc for that, sir, but Michael
lives in Chicago"
told him would not dispute that. but
boston and Chicago Were two distinct cities.
ana the letter was addressed to both. and
that Boston being the first named, it had beer
retained there and his friend had not received
ii. ~
sure and thought Boston was in Chs
cage That's what We call daid lettber !.
III Faith and thought it was Bridget an
not the letther, was daid.'' va
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THHE subscriber has bought the Fast Saw Mill"
two miles above the city, and il prepared TO
furnish all kinds OF lumber except Pnel at the
lie is also carrying on the Pow and Wagon facto-
ry on the cornerof 18th and Main Street, where he
prepared to furnish wagons and Plows of the best
finish and quality, ut Wholesale or retail, cheaper
than similar article be had in southern Iowa.
decl2dhwu HAWKINS TAYLOR.
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To the Ci1i.en. OF keok nv.

HAVING interested with the Messrs scofelds
i L in the Gas Fitting Business, we would assure
the public that all orders given them will be ex
ecuted in neat and workman-like manner, and
that they rely upon the work done by them, as
being of the very best material.
As II will be but short time before the gas will
be introduced, would recommend TO those desi-
rous Of Lighting up al the time Of the completion oi
the works, that they give immediate orders for pipe
fixtures, &c, otherwise, many would he delayed be-
yond that time, it would be impossible to supply
all applications upon short notice
july j., 1s55.--d G. HERRTCK co
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NE had the pleasure Of witnessing, few day
W since, an interesting test trial Of VARIOUS
weighing machines now on exhibition nj the.
Crystal Palace. The trial confined 10 the rela-
tive merits If Fairbanks fhe scales Scales man
utactured by Duryee Forsyth, Rochester, n. Y,
and newly patented scale manufactured at Yer
gennes, VI To test the real merit ~ the scales tie
Committee placed upon the platform IL scale hay.
ing the capacity Of six tons ght If ss lbs and
then removed the weight 20 various psrts Of the plat
form With this We ght On one corner # the Yer
grunes Scale The beam indicated $3.50 lbs when
placed on The opposite corner. the beam indicated
only 1917 lbs, showing difference IF II lbs and
when removed 70 the centre Of III platform, the beam
showed 5,se1 lhs. request tht mad that the
weight bc again placed the corner first tried,
which was done and the weight ths beam now indi.
Gated WAS 1882 Tbs, showing difference Of s lln
from the hrst trial Thi. variation IL attribu table
in part, 10 the If the platform upon the
bearings which forb,ds the possibility Of its giving
correcl weight OF agreeing with itself The t1st
then applied to Fairbank Scale, and when the
weight WAS pl seed on II the platform the
beam Indicated the true weight, 3 3ss lbs, On the
second and third corners the result the same ON
the fourth corner slight variation p~rcepsibls
10 extremely delicate the operation Of Fair
bank Scale, capacity SIX tons. that quarter ola
pound weight placed any part Of the platform
raised the beam
Dnryee F.ysyth scale II 40 900 lbs capacity
was next tested, and like the Vergennes Scale ii
failed 10 give correct weight. 10 agree with itself
II showed variation If ten pounds whrn the weight
was removed from one corner "a another. One III
Eairbank 5 small platform Scales then l. sted
with /. ;. Standard weights and although 1t had
been in constant fo six monfs. exhibited I'M
erring accuracy. The sealed weighs then piac-
ed on similar scale manufactured by Duryee
Forsyth, but the result far from satisfactory,
enc corner was half pound too light, the centre
half pound too heavy, and another ccrner w
pounds too heavy Pennsyiyvn
BALDWIN, EVANS d co.
nov 25dw Agents, keokuk.
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VILLA IA W. Beiknap

| : Agsnt for the following substantial Insurance
L Companies
Commercial Ins. Co., Saint Louis No.
Hartford Fire Insurance Co.
4Etna Ins. Co.
Star Ins Co,
Ftna Life ms. co.
The attention Of merchants and forw araers is
called TO the fact that the Commercial Ins. Co. Of
st, Louis, issues open Marine POLES at their Agen-
ey here. The premiums are retained here and loan
ed TO the customers u the Company.
Once Second Street, near Main.
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The American City Advertiser.

Two be published in the city Of New York. De-
1 voted exclusively 70 advertising and editorial
notices Of the First Class houses in the principal eli
ties of the United States, rs an elegant full gilt
tavo gotten up Of the best materials and in the most
attractive style, by Rev. John 7. Campbell, Of Nash
vile. Tenn. W. s. Spencer is agent Of the above
work for the cities of the upper Mississippi and will
call on few OF the best houses in this and the c-
tics above and below u.s. md lay before them the
general plan u the work. Mr.. Spencer will receive
for insertion in this work, any advertisements that
may be forwarded to him at Davenport prior to jan
nary, 1866.
IA
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~ -
y. Helm street.

/ 7NION Block, Main Street. Dealer in English
y and French Chemicals, Drugs and Medicines
Paints, Oils, Dye siuns, Brushes, Pcrfumery, Fancy
Articles, DE-. DC
All the Patent Medicines Of the day. Physicians
prescriptions and family recipes viii b. accurately
and neatly prepared and in case will any but
pure and genuine materials be used.
IacI Id
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- - s777-7777l71-
Gas Efxtmres.

fIsHE undersigned are prepared to receive orders
for fitting up stores Offices and dwelling houses
with pipe and fixtures for gas-promptly executing
the same and guaranteeing all their work TO be gas
tight.
ii persons DESTROYS Of using gas, tina: have not
been called upon, requested To leave their I'd
dress with US, through the Post Office.
0rdars executed in the succession in which they
are received. SC0FIELD BROTHER.
July 3D.
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6 = ship Is evidently most affection ate
creature, and my be said to be in we VII N
she wants 'mate;' when she is a shin Of
great slze tsghs;) when she il fender 70 a
n.dn-of-"dr; when she shugs the wind !,
when she runs down for smack when Al ,e
70 buoy, ~1''''
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-18

IT The best and most conclusive reaso,
ior an ehect That we ever remember TO hay q
iteAfu, writes western correspondent, was
''ia' gwen ~ "one- idea Dutchman. in re-
ply toa Trend, who remarked, "Whv. Ha ms.
YOU nave me most feminine cast Of cour 10
nahee nave ever seen" sob, vaw,'' was
'he fepiy'"l know dc reason for dat IN u,
noder trds 'coptdn.o
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Christln ma Presents.

y OSEW00D, ebony, odor and ladies work boxes
II Portmonaies, large assortment. Inlaid hair
brushes, do. cloth hat and tooth. Lubin's xtracts
French pomades, do. cologne, hair oils, &c Will be
sold cheap by S. HEIMSTREET,
Druggist, Union Block, Main st., between 9th It'll.
I.aIS
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-18

AeOkuk and Mt Rl0AsAnl Railroad
The third estimate and the largest yc
made, has been punctually paid, and the Of
hcers are exceedingly gratihed at the prompt
ness and enthusiasm with which the stock.
holders met their last instGlment. Abou,
one-third OF the work between here and
Montrose is now done, and sufficient force is
employed TO insure the completion of this
section by next low water season. The engi-
neers are now on the line between Montrose
and Mt. Pleasant, making such further sur
! veys as are deemed necessary before the final
location of the road. Their report is very
encouraging. 1t is the present design of the
Company to put the balance Of the work to
Mt. Pleasant under contract in the spring.
CT The Gate calls upon the democratic
press to aid III sustaining the Prohibtory
Liquor Law in this State That was one Of
the humbugs BY means Of which the fusion
party got into power, and now when both
have become "a stencil in the nostrils of the
people," and are about to 20 down together,
the Gate turns to the democratic party. and
cries. "hcip me Cassius, or | sink. - Times.
The present Democratic Judge Of Lee
County was the champion of the Prohibitory
Liquor Law in the House Of Representatives,
and our own Democratic County of Lee APP
proved ii hy majority of over six hundred
votes. Yet the Time says that the law and
those who sustained ii, have become g
stencil in the nostrils Of the people,
- The Delaware County Pennsylvania
Republican states that the trial of Judge
Kane for false Imprisonment Will probably
take place in February next. Passmore Will
hanson claims s50, 200 damages. This is at
the rate OF Sl2,332 per month, or $4,000
week for the time of his imprisonment.
- Cen Cass has announced his willing
ness TO comply with the request of the Free
State men of Kansas, and present their Pc
tition for admission into the Union. and the
Constitution adopted by them. He has not,
however, indicated what way he will vote
upon the subject.
- The Editors Of the Times want to
know how much we will contribute to the
"Negro Instruction Fund" and the 'sBritish
Corruption Fund.-
We were not aware that there were such
organizations before, and we have very
poor opinion Of them if, as we might infer
from their solicitation Of subscriptions, the
Editors of the Times are the authorized
agents to raise said Funds
CO Sidney G. Burton, long engaged in
ferreting out the facts in the notorious Mar
tina Washington case, died al Cleveland, O..
on Tuesday Of last week. He is believed to
have been poisoned.
90 Gen. Cass has written letter saving
that he shall not be candidate for the
Presidency before the next National Demo
cratic Convention.
G77 The Jury in the case Of Baker. on
trial for the murder of Bill Poole, was unable
to agree. He will have new trial in Jan
uary.
gT The Ohio Mississippi Railroad was
sold on Tuesday last, at the Court House in
st. Louis. II. ID. Bacon bid il in at sic, 900.
A New PuRcHAsE.-The Times saws it has
got q conscience.
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Removal.

hR. HICKS has removed hts Office 10 his new
l. brick building I'd between Main and John
where h. will be happy II his old friends and
make new ones. ,eci sd
rrHIRTY Boxes choice W. X. Cheese. Just recei we'd
and for sale by HAMfLL 4 co.
deel ID
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wanted by the Eubsc Flher.
VNEN THOUSAND BUSHELS White Corn deliv-
cred IT his mill corner Of 18th and Main St.,
for which the highest price 10 cash will b paid
deci2dkwtf HAWKINS TAYLOR.
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'EHE UNDERSIGNED would respectfully an
n"unce 10 the citizens Of keokuk, thar lac ha,
op'ned bis rooms for the recep tion of gentlemen
Suitable ard ample pr parations have been made
TO preserve and promote the health ygur and men
tai elasticity of all who may desire to participate
the manly exercises and healthy sports Of gymnas
tics Pure air and cold water, judicousiy used il
the manner prescribed By him, cannot fail to max,
the most weakly healthy, strong and robust
zE Rooms over Carey kilbourne's store Kill
bourne Block, Main street, in the 4th story En
trance from the rear Of the building
declsd4 0. WINCHESTER
Hyatt's Patent HI u mn mating TILES.
SllTs for infringement have been commenced in
- the u :, Court against individuals violating
my patents. Owners of property liable for us
ing the infringement, and justice to myself re
qulres that should call them 10 account.
Alfred l. mans, ESD, If Hamilton, Hancock
Co., H., Is my attorney for Iowa and Illinois
THADEUS HYATT. New York
4 SOUNDING DEVELOPMENTS Mlss Buck
L iey's book, The Testimony II an Escspes
Novice from t he Sisterhood Of 81, Joseph Emmits
burg Md, the mother house If the Sisters of Char
ity in the Z. \. BY Josephene NJ. Buckley Fol
sale by CAVEA son
n APOLEoN AT ST. HELENA or, Iuteres / IA:
Anecdotes and remarkable cony creations Of ID,
Emperor during he FIVE years Of his CAPTIVITY; fine
iy illustrated. BY john S. c. abbott. For sac b,
CAVE 1 son.
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DAVID D. SMITH. ". b. yANsfCkLEN
SMITH & VANSICKLEN,
Awctieneers. Commission Merchants

DAVID b. SMITH. s.B.vAssickLEN
SMITH & vANSICKLEN,
Awctl eneers, Commi ssi0M Merchants
and Real Estate Brokers.
NV h will pay particular attention TO sales by
w Auction, Of Real Estate, Stocks Administer
tore Sales, &c; will negotiate Loans, make Gollec-
tions, exchange Real Estate for Merchandise, make
liberal advances Real Estate or Merchandise con-
signed for public sale; will act Attorneys for
property holders on the dsposng Of property, col
Letting Of rents, paving taxes &C.; will act M fnan
cial councillors for all who may need our serscef
Once on Third street, between Main and johnson,
ENOksALE--3 lots on Fulton Street. Terms easy.
L Apply to SMITH YANsIChLEN.
NOR SALE - 10 acres of land on the c. +. CONN
1 Tract, apply 70 SMITH a vANsICkLEN.
EHoR sALE--A dwelling house and lot on Bank
L street, apply TO SMITH vANsICKLEN.
4 Lot in Louisville, Ky, TO exchange for Keo-
shirH 4 vANsIcKEN.
IGOR sALE-or Il ade for Iowa lands or keokuk
i City property--A house and lot at Walnut Hills
near the city Of Cincinnati, apply to
SMITH vANsIcKLEN.
FIsHREE THOUSAND DOLLARS to loan for one
smith vANsIcKLEN.
ron NAIE,
90 ct 10y - on First Street, between Main John
son Also, House and Lot, Of First and John.
son. Apply TO SMITH NANsICkLEN.
FOH SALEs
228 Acres of Land, go under cultivation, near Ca
margo Terms, one-third cash, balance in one, two
and three year.. Apply to
SMITH d vANsICKLEN.
EsoR sALE-e40 acres of choice land within fouf
1 miles Of the city. SMITH a VANsIChLEN.
FOR SALE,
4 HOUSE and lots on Second street, apply 20
a nosI SMITH d NANSICkLEN.
FOR SALE,
~ FEET front ON Second street, with buildings;
~ rents for $500. Apply TO
novel Smith a vANsICKLEN.
FOR SALE,
FINHkEE Tote together on 9th street. Terms easy.
L Apply to
nov24 SMITH 4 yASsICKLTN
E'ok sALE-l0 acres Of land under cultivation on
mile from the city. Apply TO
nova sMIfH d yANSICKLFN
EN0R sALE.--.}U feet front ~ Main street. Apply
70 noN2i SMITH A NANsICKLEN.
LN0B sALR.-A farm containing eos acres 1870
under fence, II miles from the city on the plank
road Possession given the 1T of March next Ar
piy 70 nor24 SMITH a NANsICKLEN
Lsok sALE.-A house and lot on Main street
1 nov24 SMITH 4 NANSICkLEN.
4 FRESH invoice Of Hats ana Caps ID trade foy
nor24 SMfTH & vAysICKLES.
1f0 ACRES u Land near Pelia, Mahaska eoun.
IDO ~, 60 trade for City property. Apply 10
nov24 SMITH 4 NANSIcKLEN.
IcO AIRES Of Land "a Washington county, four
IOU miies from the County Seat, can be had fur
srYeh aoliar pr acre. Apply soon to
nos24 SMITH EANSICKLEN
200 DOLLARS can b. had on short time by ap-
DUU plying to SMITH 4 NAN~ICkLEN
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CO.Partne rshiP Notice.
@tSHE undersigned have this day formed u co part
1 nership for the purpose Of carrying on the boot
and shoe business in keokuk, under the style and firm
of T. j. Elliott, d Go.
L. J. ELLIOTT.
JN0. III. CARTER
I. j. CARTER.
JAS. b. CARTER
Having purchased the entire stock Of s. A. Duke,
aud having Furthermore secured the services of Mr.
Dunlap, late Of Cincinnati, Ohio widely and fayora-
bly, known the prince of Boot Makers" we sole.
it the patronage of the citizens Of keokuk, and the
surrounding country.
II isou intention to keep hand d complete as
sorm1nt OF every description and price and are pre-
pared ~ finish to order boots and shoes to suit the fam
cy. I. j. ELLIOTT CO,
have sold my entire stock and trade TO r. j. Eli
Oft Co., and cheerfully recommend them 10 my old
customers - gentlemen fully competent and capable
Of carrying the boot and shoe business in all ia
branches. s. A DIXIE
n0v9
u EADY MADE CLOTHING.-Es.ry.hinvi in thi.
IN He can be had 1t the lowest figures Ct
sep37dpw WOODWARD s co.'s.
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GT The jury in the case Of Baker, on
trial for the murder of Bill Poole, was unable
to agree. He will have new trial in Jan
uary.
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Self-Regulatfng
Stove.

IsIiIS Stove which has established So ensiabie Il
1 reputation wood Stove, have Of late ar
ranged for burning coal, and parlor coal Stove
its merits PROV" equally satisfactory a for wood
We have changed the style and dress Of the Stove
by adding new patterns, and have all the real in-
iToyemente by making the close tops, thereby retain
ING the airtight stove, which Is mostly sough, a.
stove for economy aud comfort. The prices OF this
stove may b. reduced one-third by trimming with
the Am riean Imitation of Russia iron. We have
not thought il policy TO this material, thereby
tnJarlng the reputation of good a stove. but have
invariably used the best article Of Russia iron L.
however there are any who wish them made Of a
cheaper mt rial, will furnish them at our usual
Rates Of proht, say at nine and dollars respective
~ GDMSTDCk BRO
datfr IA
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- Gen. Cass has written Il letter saving
that he shall not be a candidate for the
Presidency before the next National Demo
cratic Convention.
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NE HAVE just received a large and beautiful
w selection Of Britannia and PIanished y are,
which will sell low, in by the peice, al No
~ Main street. c0MSTOGk 4 BRO.
decl7d
TIsf EEGEIS Ed, at No. ~ Main street. six dor
- en- set of Pauished Plate Covers. most useful
article in housekeeping. C0MsTOCk BRO.
d.cI-
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CO Sidney C. Burton, long engaged in
ferreting out the facts in the notorious Mar
tina Washington case, died at Cleveland, O..
on Tuesday Of last week. He is believed to
have been poisoned.
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By The Ohio Mississippi Railroad was
sold on Tuesday last, at the Court House in
st. Louis. II. d. Bacon bid il in at SlO,0
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A New PrRcHAsE.-The Times saws it has
got conscience
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y Cen Cass has announced his willing
ness to comply with the request of the Free
State men Of Kansas, and present their pc
Constitution adopted by them. He has not,
however, indicated what way he will vote
upon the subject.
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- The Delaware County Pennsylvania
Republican states that the trial of Judge
Kane for false Imprisonment Will probably
take place in February next. Passmore Will
hanson claims $50 200 damages. This is at
the rate OF Sl2,332 per month, or $4,000 a
week for the time Of his imprisonment
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ooeAihS Ao1 ruin Will ne Hnu 1t In those
huge volumes of Philosophy? Better teach
ers far than these are natures voices. and
better far than even these are the words of
our Savior Turn TO these, earnest seeker,
and the light you desire will come.
Here in fair Learning's Temple are assem-
bled all phases of minds, all varieties of
characters and pursuits, yet are their hearts
all beating with the same impulse, the desire
Of Fame. How few will ever realize il.
There has been much complaint against the
Astor Library in regard to the hours Of nd
mission. They are from ten 10 six, and thus
necessarily exclude the working class, and
indeed, few but literary men can avail them
selves of the library at such hours. We hope
that in time this defect will be remedied. and
that all may equally enjoy the fruits of mu
nifccnce undoubtedly intended for the Who'll.
people. Yet in spite Of this defect We can
not help rejoicing that there is so pleasant a
retreat for authors and students, and that
those who have hitherto been confined in
close, dingy rooms, may enjoy more cheer
full study, and feel themselves no longer
alone when kindred minds surround them
1t is good to be brought into contact with
our kind even if we never exchange a word.
But fear have wearied you with favorte
topic. few words now of the topics of ths
day.
! We fear that Mr.. Thackeray has hidden US
farewell. His visits here are always toe
short. We like 70 thoroughly his zenia