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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-25

There j. said to have been some two mill
lions of the Georgia wildcat issues IN circu-
lation. only about half a million Of which has
been presented for redemption. II such
measures Of delay are already resorted e.
what may be expected by the time another
million and half shall be presented nj the
counters Of these Banks FOR redemption -
nder The present impulse, it appears almost
certain that III these notes will be hustled
forward t. the banks for redemption, and
there i a strong probability tht The last
t.ass4l.r all4 lnar picking II All events,
tho safest course for those who have none If
ts ia5nfy an laII1 rs TJtuSr Trf'7 tiii-tt f,-
"a offered. and for those who have such bills,
10 push them III while they can without loss.
b such course nothing viii bcl3-t because
nothing viii be riskea.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-25

ri There i an election If Delegate from
Kansas ordered ~ the assembly which usurr-
ed the title Of the Legislature Of Kansas 1t
viii he Far the House al representatives to
suy whether they viii allow any validity 10 an
election which derives it, authority from such
a source. The lseg slature which ordered
this election itself composed Of men who
were voted for under the muz2les Of Missouri
rifles. From beginning 10 end the whole pro-
eeedlnc NAs one 81 terror and menace. and
no attempt has been made ii any quarter 20
persuade the public that il otherwise :
tho authors If the violence g!oricd IN It ls an
act Of herosm. It i an uncoute,tcl act Of
revolutionis,s, and viii the House of Repre-
scntative~ accept revolution for an electionT
K i quite time that proceedings of this
character l.ould BE rcbuked IN oar State
we ordan penalties--the doom Of an igno-
rninionS imprisonment IN addition To II pecu-
mary muict-aganst those who attempt to
iu.!uenee AN election hy threats If Violence
\ more powerful encouragement Of such
proceedings would be rigidIy to exclude from
legislative bodies and ali other elective posts.
those who seek to profit by them. Show the
rulian that he gains nothing by his practices
but final defeat. disappointment and shame,
and YOU remafe The temptutian Is follow his
example.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-25
OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE CITY.

InE bEs MoiNE~ NAllEn Wno issued from
this ofdca every Wednesday. has eNtens ana in
srcasing circulation throughout she b~Nnjn~ Nal
ley as well a IN the rest If tbe STATE ana The n
Ted States and as medium # adsertsJng t. not
surpassed subscription price Sl30 pct anuum in
advance.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-25
fnirbank's scales.

REMOVAL.
/ 81 ALL rem0xe nv -tock If Hats Caps Furs &C.
from -, Maln ~, % he next doer i. f.. Burke,
corner Main and Ihirl street. where / shall he re-
eeiying large and complete stock 81 the above goods
got the latest and most fashionable STYLES
Thankful inr the liberal patronage thus far bestow-
ed. and hoping faf continuance If thu same sha Ii
always work fr thu inter sts Of my customers and
keep hand complete stock of Goods to suit all
persons IN regard 10 style and quality Please drop
II and examine prices and qualities Come one. come
ALL A. q SHELDON
At thu New York Hat Emp9rns, Main street.
corner third street sept II d1w
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-25

- The Milwaukee Bankers have all uni
isd "a rejecting Georgia currency. Thor
seems be u very general movement IN that
direction throughout the west. Ne trust
that when public sentiment shah haze made
a finish Of that batch Of shinrIa>ter manufac-
tories. our bankers and business men Viii no,
again lend their MD = putting any more such
trash 81 a similar character into circulation.
snow II orr Tile Chicago Tribune ,ays
tAat notes 50 tie amount If sl9a.o01 were
presented u TIM ttianra Brink. and tit4t much
indisposition was manifested about hurry
mo up the cakes but that on ire contrary
proceedings were conducted IL tile most diia-
tory nanner possible, even e lhe counting
out large am, in enc dollar gold pieces yers
carefully, ona lin one.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-25
otilce hr"kuk. ri. - mMnes
aud MnDeata Rail Eead a..

Z =.
NOTICE ~ STOCKHOLDERS - 81 are htreb-
y notified that lbs second REGULAR call II ten Pc .
cent. ON the capital stock If the keokuk - Dis
nloines AMI Miunesofa Ka3i Road Conn any has iEs
DAY heeu Flale ey tLe Baafi If Directors PAYABLE
on Monday tie lst day II October next 10 " n 4 .
Graham, Treasurer, the Rail Road Office in he
pkuk.
By order u the Board
HJ9H I, REID, pr,s't
6 i eovv Sew
blspaIeh anl IL D,.mAIne. Salesman eary
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-25
W VI. MANNERS.
GDIiI WaIEIs>.
MANUFACTURES ASp DEALERS RI
SCOT = an ii - OeS.

constant arrivals our stoek If Eastern Work
- viii ,n3n b. the finest and largest ever offered
IN kcokuk Ines arr selected with special reference
10 the wants " tn. retail trade and viii comprise
e'rft VARIETY imaginable. he prices ~ III be such
o. Will convince every one that haye fully adopt
ed The motto 81 "Qnlrk Sale. and small Profits T.
y T. Ihe .uumer Goad. ns,, on hand Will IL
closed out Sr ceNr.
Boot and Shoe Gqaufacfory
t. the iade would saw eal nj and see oti
elegant stEis~ E3at -. BullH@. and sliEr II TN
finest materials naW manufactured Ill our establish
ment winch ~ p@t ~ quality and durability We
viii warrant r. b equal t. abv in tho west
Gen'lem"n Will hna y r. ther interest call and
examine oar -tAk II eu@t made work II Which
ma ample quantity vii AWAY tc kept 20 hand and
~ ~ usc only ne Ii = materials. aud employ none
but the best woftlneh. theY max rest ASSURED 81 a
good afticla. guaranteed u. tt ia all casea
N. B. An Articles FL uuf oan manufacture war-
rautra.
sign 4 fho Mammoth Shoe corner building, MAN
and Ihgd ~tteet~.
August 81 l~t5-l{w
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-25

e. The Res. Wm. {. Anderson. y. H..
late President Of the Miami University at OK
ford. Ohio, has accepted 3 cal 81 the pastor
ate Of The frst PRESBYTERIAN hnreh II san
Francisco. California
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-25

e. Two son, of The late Rev. Dr. Scud-
der. the eminent Missionary, were ordained
~ SUNDAY EVENING last III New York, as Mis-
>ionaric- 70 India, whore they were born.
They viii st sail for their station with their
wives. al,oat the first Of October next. The
young mcn lave enjoyed the advantage II 4
course 81 medical lectures in addition Is
their theological studios.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-25

SOUTHERN EmcKAmoN no Kansas. AT a
pablo meeting recently hela ia Griffin, Ga.
resolutions We're passed calling upon the pep-
PIE y the -aleholdiur States to adopt such
measure AZ would encourage Southern cmi-
grafton to Kansas, and ii tho words Of the
resolution. counterfeit, hy the formation Of
southern Aid Societies. ''thn aggressive mea-
sure Of northern Abolitionism." TIE Griffin
Umpire Stote gays that Col. Augustus Car
gilc IF Kansas, i working vigorously IN the
cause II il this gentleman desire to make
up.f possible, company Of one thousand
eipigranl7 70 With him tins fall to Kansas.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-25
HATS, HATS, HATS.

4 ~. gentlemen viii please take notice that the
a New York Hat Store, ha been removed to 70 .
Nam street. second door from Third where they will
be able - get rs fine and fashionable n hat a, in
Broadway, New York.
Old hats fe-f1ned and made to look nearly AZ good
~ new. sep2l
\ sheldon You Will find a complete stock Of
hats caps. umbrellas, canes. travelling BAGS
hidren fancy hats and caps ladies fancy furs and
rang hats Indies and gents gantleis, gents fur
ni7hlng goods collars era,ats dc
No trouble e show goods q persons in want Of
the above articles.
Please call in and examine fall styles Don't
forget tho place ~. Main street second door from
Third cn3l
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-25

g. 4 consequence IF tbs Immense
waste 81 powder ~ sebaslofal and sweaborq
the price Of that article a wrl o. Of -al,pe-
ire has advanced some fifty pr cent
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-25
J. q. RERNARD a CO.

| Az l. taken the old stand If l.. Turner former
/ ~ !. &. Irmblcl No. 81. Main street oIi.,.
site hlhournc ! new buildings. where they Off Tor
safe a. cheap as the cheapest general assortment
81 Shoe saddle and Harness Leather. Enamelled and
Patent Leather, Enamelcd Cloth, Trunks, Carpet
Bags, Fly-Nets, Whips ana Whip-Lashes.
Also, general ass0r mcnt Of sadlery Hardware
we'll selected ~ tie Eastern market and for sale II,
-. Louis prices.
They have On hand and are constantly manu-
facurlng Of the materials saddles, Brides and
Harness Of every description.
The above articles will h sold al wholesale or r.
tail al uniform prices.
Those wanting anything in our line will do well
to call and examine our stock before buying as we
intend % gave ali, the worth II their money.
thc highest price witt be paic in cash for fiides.
keokuk. Sept. 20, IS. J, O. BERNARD co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-25

Kare Chance for Good bargains.
y = or % feet on Main street desirable building
- lots In the city Of heokuk also for sale Or
exchange Tor western property, good Mill propesi
II Ohio 50 acres choice land in Indiana several lots
IN the Town Of Naperyile. county SCAT Of Du Pagu
comfy H.. 81 Of choice land near the county
seat # Monroe county, Iowa. with fruit trees, ETC
Inquire Of MekENNI 4 RUNNER
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-25

Block Tn
Book Zine
stove Spiders
&c. a.
sept IA COM~T0Ck & BROS
W Va. MANNERS.
niER AND SCOT KER. On fifth street one
II door below Main, where h. viii renoyate and
make 70 app new all kind. IL Ladies and Gen
tlemtn apparel, -uc. crap, broseba cashmere
and wooden .hawls cashmere six aud Iuerno dress
Is rug panoand table co,er. wIndou aud datna.k
curtains. 81.
All 81 thr ahake and every other article If cloth
ing eJlored III ant II the fancy plain colars /
hope by clos attention and knowledge 81 my bus.
nsSs. 10 give general satisfaction.
sep lSdbm Nm. MANNERS
I'0R SALT hre. Urn desirable business lots
Il Apply Immediately Ia
sepl-dlw LLOYD y. SIMPSON,
-. over Post Office
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-25
BLACKS uITuaING.

w LILLIAN GRAHAM IN Thrd between Jobf
W son and Eschanre Streets a the Brick Shel
wonla inform ~ pah ic that b. !. prepared @
all kinds II BLAcxsmrutSg IN s rseat durable. an
cheap manner.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-25

FfHnO Tor Na1CI
A ny PERSON wanting good second hand Pa
no. can have good bargain BY calling on the
undersigned Immediately. at the Post Office or al
his in Mr.. Bnrke's House on "a street. between
Concert and High. Nj. j. ASHMoRL.
Sent. IL
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-01-02
RETURNING HOME--SlNGULAR
FACTS

While hundreds are coming into our
country from the Old World every week,
it is a singular fact that many are re-.
turning to their old European homes. af'
ter having spent some time in the Uni.
ted States. The New York Courier has
an article showing that there have emf
gated from that port to Europe since the
lst Of May, up to the 18th Of November
five months and a hall-no less than 8,
797 persons, This docs not include the
shipments Of one or two packets lines,
statements Of which tho editors have been
unabl to obtain for this article. Proba.
bly,, it adds, the whole emigration num-
bers $4,000. The cause is said to be
want of employment here, and the war
in the East needing men, &c. 1t (urthur
adds
"Many others, who have been in
America many years, and have accumu'
lated small fortunes, now return to their
former homes to settle for the remainder
Of their lives. This is especially the
case with many who sail 10 Great Brit
ain and Ireland, the act of Parliomen! il
relation to encumbered estates being un
derstood TO afford much encouragement te
small farmers"
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-01-02
GOOD LOGIC.

VIZ are exceedingly we'll pleased with
the sound reasoning Of one Of the per.
sons who take part in the following col
loquy. We hope that our borrowing
patrons will read and profit by it.
"PLsAsE TO STOP NY PArEn."-"I am
going to stop my paper" said a miscrly
subscriber to the = y T. n y, to one Of
his neighbors; cannot afford to take
IT,"
"What is the price per year 7" said
the other.
Two dollars" was the reply.
Sand can't you afford two dollars a
year Think of it; only two dollars
a year A year is long time. Perhaps
You have only very few such to spend
here on earth. A year! a whole year
and only two dollars! And what do yon
get for your money? A large, closely
printed, useful sheet giving you the
news Of the week, and large amour,
Of miscellaneous reading--phlosophic
al and grave, light and humorous. And
yCt (ou Suu uho'u tNo uCliufS . lOs suCI
sheet whole year!"
swell, | declare, Mr.. Ritchey, you
talk like an experienced man. | never
thought Of it just in this ligh. before
1t is only two dollars for year. And
yet tho paper comes to me every week.
And love to read. It. | always find
something in it that interests me. And
moreoAer, upon second thought, per.
ceive that after all, n good newspaper is
about the cheapest thing man can have
He gets more reading for his money than
he can in any other way"
"True, neishbor Dixon, and this shows
that what | have always said, is true
Newspapers seem to have been designed
almost for the peculiar benefit of the
poor. No man is too poor to take a
good newspaper, because is the cheap.
est thing he can have"
Here both the speakers joined and
said "Dlessed are the Editors, for they
feed the people with knowledge" and
then they separated with looks Of high
satisfaction.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-01-02
E EGElEgMT.
THE ABLEST MEN WERE
MECHANICS.

Moan says there never was doctrine
moro untrue than the now, we trust obso.
lete one, derived from the false distinc
tions Of monarchics, that mcchapic pro.
LESSONS are mental, and beneath the sta.
tion Of true gentleman. The truth is
they are the only professions that have
any substance and real practice utility.
All else seems, on rc1ecrion to be mere
speculation ideality: dreaming: Leather
and prunelIa.'-The greatest men in the
annals OF the world-tbe men that have
done most to enlightcn it, and advance
the prsPeritv and the liberties of the hu.
man race, have been mechanics. 1t is
the directness Of mind--the plain good
sense their pursuits incucatc, which led
to those immortal discoveries that have
snriched and ameliora,ed the. condition
OF the whole human race. Name but
an Arkwright,a Fulton,a Watt, Frank
lin, a Whitney, &c. &c. and where a.
mong the closet men, the academicans,
the loctrinarics, do you find their equal!
True, Newton, Lapiace, Gay Lassac,
Davy, &c. have disc overcd great princi.
ples-but nothing that compares with the
comprehensive usefulness that has como
from tho inventions Of mechanic minds
Let tho sickly races Of pampered nobili.
ty turn up their noses at mechanics as
they do at merchants. 1t is to the work
ingmen only that the rod Of empire has
been given : and the revolutions on the
globe from the mechanic inventions o.
steam and the press, and which are hour.
ly advancing with pace that excites as.
tonishment. prove incontcstibly that the
progress Of mind, Of human liberty, o.
civilization and Of ofmechanic labor is in
dissolub!y welded.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-01-02

We forget where we met the following
laconic example Of Popping the CUES
ton -
"Pray, madam, do you like buttored
toast Z"
"Yes SIR"
"Will you marry me !"
The mode adopted by distinguished
MUSICIAN is almost as condensed.
A lady came to consult him. He pre-
scrioed and took his guinea.
"Madam," said he, 81 wish to see yor
again tomorrow. In the interval, TAXI
the medicine have prescribed, and be
fore we meet again, make up your mint
to give mo a plain yss or no answer tc
the question now pat to you. ! on
inclined to wed, but not to WOO. vii
you allow me TO lay out my fee in tn
purchase Of your wedding wing =
Frazer's Magazines.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-01-02

the power put into their hands, and
generally, TO selfish purposes. Wills.
somc Of the states are a. large o. ~
Kingdoms Of Europe, others are quits dI.,
minutive, and. on the principle Of sq0bt
representation, must have little inhI-s
ence 10 the general government. An
equality in the Senate can by no means
give the small states an equipondernncr,
since IN the lover house, the essential
laws Of the Union generally eriginate.--.
On this rock the Gfecian republics wers
ruined. Though It mus, b confcsse1.
we are far better provided for against the
evil, than they were, yet our provision
may prove Intellectual. The larger sistes
will be likely to predominate, and gov.
ern. This will occasion negotiations,
combinations and intrigues, till. at,
length, Lacedemon, Athems, or, The5es,
will rule the rest. n
The theorist cannot but see the dstect
in our judiciary system. The judiciary
department. under every free govern,
ment is the proper guards Of the laws
But. in our country, the laws Of the
Union are, in great measure, left to the
guardianship Of courts, whose existence
depends on the State legislatures. II
may. indeed, be said, that this will serve
to guarantee the libe rites Of each state.
Will it do this I Or rather will il not
rcposo tho security Of the general gov.
eminent on the virtue Of each individual
state "a prop too feeble for the weight
il sustains. Ths causes, Of which the
federal court hold jurisdiction. are lew.
and OF small importance, compared with
the vast pecuniary concerns Of tho state
courts while on the other hand, the leg.
isla!ive concerns Of the general govern.
ment, as much outweigh those Of the sew.
eral states. Ii amounts to this. that the
legislative power Of this country is held
by the general government the Judicial
by the several states. II will also serve
to set this matter ia stronger light, BY
observing tina! it has been the manifest
policy Of some Of the larger states. to
lessen the sphere and diminish the im;
portance Of the federal courts.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-01-02
SOMETHING ABOUT DRESS.

MANY persons imagine that to be gau.
dy is TO be dressed we'll. A greater
mistake never was committed. Brilliant
colors and quantities Of jcwelry are ev.
licences Of the worst possible taste. No
one should dress in manner to render
himself conspicuous. His attire should
be good, but "quiet." An agectation o,
extraordinary shaped hats, curiously cut
trowsers, flaming cravats, and gaudy
waistcoals, is indicative Of vulgarity OF
taste, and is sure to be associated wi tn
vulgarity Of manners. Those who are
characterised by this affectation must
possess an uncommon degree Of self.
.conceit, because their only possible rea.
son for bcdizzening themselves with the
hues Of the peacock, and hanging them.
selves in chains Of gIittcring metal, can
be but to attract attention. For our part
we cannot understand the pleasure oI
being so conspicuous that everybody
turns round to look at you as you pass
along the street.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-01-02

ing ice. A feet Of bosts bearing men and
arms 10 the other shore.
Was not that a strange sight to see at
tic dead Of night, on a dark yiuer, um-
der a darker sky'
The old man turned 10 his dying son to
ask the meaning Of this mystery.
Father" gasped tho brave boy. tot.
tcring TO his feet. "Father. give me my
musket help me on--help me down to
the river--fot to to.night--for tonight" As
that word was on bis lips he fell. "To.
night--Washington:--the Bri,ish-Tron.
ton.,' And with that word, "Tren,on y
gasping on his lips, he died.
The old man did not know the mean.
ing Of that word until the next morning.
Then there was the sound Of musketry TO
the south; then, booming along the Della
ware, came the roar of baltic.
Then, that old man, with his wife and
children, gathering round the body OF that
dead boy, knew the meaning Of tina,
single word that had trembled on his lip.
Knew that George Washington had burst
like thunderbolt upon the British camp
in Trenton !"
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-01-02
Poe + a Y
From tho Dublin University Magazine.
tl BEYOND THE RIVER.

d ~
Time 10 n river deep and wide;
And while along its bank we stray,
We see loved ones Ger its tide
Sail from our Mght away, away.
Where are they sped-they who return
No more TO glal our longing eyes 2
They've passed from iire's contracted ourne.
To land unseen, unknown, that lies
,fs'.~ Beyond the RIVER.
{ IT'S hid from view; but we may guess
How beautiful that realm must bs;
For gleaminss Of It's own loveliness,
In visions granted oft we see.
Tho very clouds that o'cr it throw
Their veil upraised for mortal sight.
With gold andpurple tintings glow,
Reflected from the glorious light
Beyond the river.
And gentle airs, so sweet, so calm,
Steal sometimes from that viewless sph ere
The mourner feels their breath Of balm,
And soothed sorrow dries the tear,
And sometimes listening ear may gain
. Enhancing sound that hither floats
The echo OF distant strain,
or harps' and voiees' blended notcs,
Beyond the river.
There are our lov'd ones in their rest
They We crosse d Time river, now no more
They heed the bubbles on its breast,
Nor feel the storms that sweep its shore.
BIT there pure love can live, can last
They looked for us their home to share
When we in turn away have pass'd
What joyful greetings wait us there,
Beyond the river.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-01-02

"CooD ADVICE TO YopSo WoMEv.-
Trust not 10 uncertain riches, but pre-.
pare yourself for every emergency in
life. Learn to work and be not depen.
dent on servants to make your bread,
sweep your floors, and darn your own
stockings. Above all, do not esteem too
lightly those honorable young men who
sustain themselves and their aged parents
by the work Of their hands, while you
caress and receive into your company
those lazy, idle popinjays, who never
lift finger to help themselves, as long
as they can keep body and soul togeth-
er, and get funds sufficient to live in
fashion. If you are wise, you will look
at this subject in the right light; and
when you are old enough to become
wives, you will prefer the honest me-
chsnic, with not cent to start with, to
the fashionable loafer with capital Of
ten thousand dollars. Whenever we hear
remarked, "Such lady has married a
(or,une," we always tremble for her fu.
turo prosperity. Riches left to children
by wealthy parents turn out to be a
curse rather than blessing. Young
ladies, remember this, and instead o.
sounding the purses of your lovers, and
examining the cut Of their coats, look
into their habits and their hearts,
Mark if they have trades, ind can de-
pend on themselves-see that they have
minds which will lead them TO look a
boye a butterfly existence. Talk no
Of the beautiful white skin and the sof
delicate hand, the splendid form, ant
the fine appearance Of the young gen
tIeman. Let not these foolish consider
atoms engage your thoughts.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-01-02

LARGE Prices FOR CoryRIcnTs.--lt
is stated in the Boston Traveller that Lit
tie, Brown & Co., Of Boston, have pac
the family Of the Judge Story Sl5o,oo(
for copyrights ofthe various wor ks writ
ten by the Judge. His copyrights have
some times yielded his family $4,000 pc
annum. OF Daniel Webster's writing
the same house has sold 80, 900 volumes
and of Bancrolt's History of the Uni te(
State 10000 copies have already been
sold. For one series Of works (the Cam
bridge Mathematics, )they paid $4,000
for the copyrights.