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VERY Desirable Private Residence fss Nsss-Th
subscriber Offers desirable dwelling situated at III
sesshwe.s ish and Possessen gives the
Of April
JAS. G. MCGUIRE,
Feb n-eo6t Anetoaser spd Commission Merchant
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CURNIsuED HOUSE FOR RExT.-The sab-criber wi
rent his house, with the stable csseh
and punctual sasni No s0a Thre~sh
u may ~ examined, and The the honse
For sale hosvs and carriage.
F~h 2l--dtnf CHARLES GUNNER.
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
caHRI.eE r,sNsF,cronY.

On Johnson Street, between lst and %.
i(l o'BRl Az 60. Having permanently a.
i n6.lshed ourselves IN Keokak with an ample
snppiv # the Very best material for the Innnufao-
tsfe OF Carriages Buggies Gigs and HICKS. we are
p epAred - make al articles ane, in the
Very best style and ol the choicest material on ra
soDaaie terms aud prompt notice
sept ~. is5o-div
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
Just RECEIVED.

hlRECT from New York, the largest and most
- splendid stock Of Ladies Fancy Furs Fancy
Robes, Fur dauntlets, Swan Down Yictornes and
Cuffs; Gents Fur Mufilers. Fur Gloves. Ac Ac. ever
brought TO the West. shall oBe Great Iaitc ements
TO ali lrho cant ANYTHING in The abore hne, and will
sell of Vctornes cheaper than the same art ice
can be bought in ST. Louis. All | ask is for YOU TO
call and examine my stock, which il superior 10 any
thing the West
Laiies please call and look over my stock Ne
trouble to show goods. Don't forget the place but
call AT the NEW York EaroRiuA,
A. G. SHELDON,
Oct. IL, SD Main corner Cd St
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
NEW PRINCIPLEI NO ROleONi
Rhodes sFov0y and Aeu8 Cure

NEW PRINCtPAEJ Nd KO11ON
Rhodes Fever And A1u4 Cure
nR ANTIDOTE TOsMALARIA, Sew the preven.
- ton and cure Of Fever and Ague, Chill Fever
Dumb Agns, and othsr Internitteut and Hssaitteni
| fcvers also of Biliess feveys AccosaPaaisd ,,
Typhoid Sympionsi Typhcid Fever, Yellow Fever
and all other forms of diseAse which have common
origin in Malaria or Miasfna.
This subtle atInos pherie poison which at certain
seasons is nnayoidahy inhaled at every breath, is
the In character wherever ii south
east ar west-and will everywhere yield tn this new
y discovered ASrIporr, which neutralizes the poson
completely purifes the system, and thus entirely
moves all the cause Of disease
The proprietor distinctly claims these extraordna
ry results from it, se
1t will protect any resident traveller, even in
the most sickly swampy localities from any ague
bilious disease whatever, or any injury from COZ
stantly inhaling Malaria or Miasma
II will instantly check the agus in persons who
have suffered for any length of time from day fl
twenty years, that they need never have another
chill by continuing It's use according to directions
1t will Immediately relieve all the distressing :
suits of bilious or ague diseases, such general de
bity. nightswesis, etc The patient at once begins
to appetite and strength and continues until
permanent and radical cure II Effected. Aud ~ a
proof that ii is also worthy of public confidence, be-
cause Of its singular and entire harnessness the fol
lowing certificate from Of the most celebrated
chemists in the United Staies IL attached 10 every
bottle
New 1oKK June II 1855.
Il have made q chemical examination OF Rhodes
Fever and Ague Cure, Antdote 10 Malaria, and
have tested il for Arsenic, Mercury Quinine, etryeh-
nine, but have not found particle OF either IN IT.
nor have found any substance IN composition that
would prove injurious 10 the constitution.
JAMES r. CHILToN, VI, d., Chemist"
This allows of it, free preventive by which
all persons may thus be- of entire freedom from the
above named dis.ases no matter how siekly The sea-
son or swamps the locality.
Proofs of efficacy frequently published, and the
confidence of the public is asked only IN proporto on
to It's actual merits wherever introduced and used.
These only are relied upon to prove IT. worth.
Dne or bottles will answer for ordinary cases
some may require more. Directions printed IN Ger
man French and Spanish, accompany each bottle.
Price One Dollar Prepared and soid by the pro-
prietor JAMES A. RHODES Providence, X ],
lE4--H. II. AyRES, Agent, heokuk, Iowa. ard tor
sale by Druggists, generally. nosa:dde
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07

Denie.. EIcctro. rla..er.

An LIfernGi CRre for CHLLs AND FEVER Is
EotR HouRs
FNHIs Novel and extraordinary remedy is upheld
1 by the testimony Of Of the best names in
Tennessee Mississippi and Arkansas The proprie-
tor and inventor has among thousands Of Others
tiicates from the following distinguished gentlemen
Of Memphis, Tenn, the home of the proprietor
Rev. L. l.. Grace, Col. Smith p. Bank khead-editos
Memphis Whig, VIM 7. Yancey editor Of the Mem.
phis News, T. keefe, NJ D., Y. A. Carr, NJ. d., r. H.
Crockett lawyer, grandson Of Davy Crockett Thos. :,
Land NJ. d.
This wonderful Plaster does not pain, blister or eY:
eoriate. Wherever it has been introduced il has su-
pereeded all other patent medicines for chils, and
d,fren qu,aiHe out Of the market
Unlike Quinine, Arsenic and other deleterious
drugs. this medicine makes unrk, radical and per-
feet cure and is not followed by train of naadies
worse than the one removed Ut IL perfectly harmless
and can be used with perfect safety by all and
ages.
The proprietor in introducing the f. N. p. in this
community leaves il to make its local rcpu alton here
by it, own merits and superior claims the public.
Address G. NJ Denie, Proprietor, Memphis, Tenn.
PRICE, 81. liberal discount made to the tiade.
Sent by mail, to all parts ef the country.
Sole wholesale and retail agent for Keokuk,
H. III. AYRES.
Corner Sd and Main street oct2&dw
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
Renewed from Concert Hail.

r. III. HOUGHT0N, Attorney and Counsellor
II. at Law, Notary Public, Land and general col
Letting Agent. Office in the Real Estate Agency and
Wholesale Auction House OF smith Van SIcken,
I'd street between Main and johnson, keokak,
Iowa. Lots Of Lots and Farms for sale, reasona
bic terms. Loot. I'D
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
boot. and shoe. al whole..l~.

HAVING opened a house in this city for the pur
L pose Of carrying the wholesale Boot and
Shoe business, respectfully call the attention Of
the trade 10 large and we'll assorted stock
which As be,ng received direct from the best
manufactures in Massachusejts Ii j. our intention
to always keep hand complete assortment If
goods in the line, and offer such induce mens as will
obtain for IL LIBERAL share Of patronage.
Country merchants viii do we'll 10 call and exam
inc our stoek before they purchase.
July I'd CARTER 4 co
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07

OE or % teef On Main street desirable building
~ iots "a the city Of kaekuk also for sale or
exchange for western property pod Mill rro,est
1t oho so acres choice land in Indiana several lots
ia The Town Of Naperviile, county seat Of Du paga
connty li.i 80 Of choice land near the count
seat of Monroe county, Iowa, with fruit trees etc
Inquire If McKESNY d RlJNNFP
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
and The whole OF /" III


Lots 65 and 1913 in Nashville, and the S Ell Of n
W Of Il 26--65--5 (lo acres) in dispute.
For the whole of which | will take ftrenty- -two
thousand dollars third in hand, aud the balance
IN ons two, three, ana four annual payments, with
interest at 10 per cent. from date, TO be paid
ally and secured by deed Of trust until all paid.
ANY person wishing for particular information ms
to location quality Of the lands may apply to IL.
l. Reid Esq, or his Honor the Mayor of the city Of
keokuk. WM. GILLISS.
July y5 ls56
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
DemOinc Navigation and R. II. 90.
LAND DEPARTMENT..

Is ~.
T1SHls Company. having entered upon vigorous
i prosecution cf the improvement OF the River,
with the view oi bringing into NJ the earliest
poss bic moment, and beng desirpus of meeting. as
tar possible the generally expressed wishes oi the
people of the DesMoines Valley, hereby gave notace
that their Land Office Will be open.d at this place.
at a. early day AZ they can procure the eAanina-
ti0ns requisite for affxIng valuation upon them.
In the meantime. applications will be received at
this Office, from persons desiring 70 purchase. which
Will enttle them TO preference at the Company r
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 oi the purchase money down, and ten per
per year thereafter, with senannual interest the
rate OF eight per cent. per year all unpaid.
Upon Timber Lands, one fourth down, and the ba
nine equal annual instalm .nts with inter
est as above. Payments can he made in cash. or in
bills of Banks ia 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 Dies Moipes
River as far n Section %, Township So Range 20
West Z. NJ.
Plats Of the Lands be seen at this Office,
where any information be had by application
in person or ny mail
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
10, 900 Shells WHEAT.

A ND All unlimited quantity Of Oats Corn. and a 1
"a kinds Of produce wanted Immediately
The highest murket prices will b. paid for Whea
and grain or ali kinds delivered at the commission
warehouse ct the nndersl gnrd. the Levee between
Main and johnson gtraetz. heokuk.
oct22 dAwtf W. A PATTERSON 4 On
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
Alenander.s Pela ani Gus.

TIE GKEAT AMERICAN HAIK TUNII.
WHAT ,s more desirable by the young than The
w luxurianl locks Of youth and beauty What
If more dreaded bv the nidleaged than gray ha}rsl
Who that j. old but would avert baldness: wbics
can all i,e accomplished By using Alexander , Pc
lamieus 20 universally acknowledged to be the
superior article for beautfyng The Hair and which
Is equally eeacous in preserving 1T natural health.
For sale at S4 Main Street, by
June g6.--dt j. II. MlNtHEI4L 4 %.
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
CkSnITHING.
Ry @. w. ngd O n i.

~~~ ATE Of Buffalo, \ Y, is prepared
u1fxr IL to dc all kinds Of hight and heavy
80 work far Railroads. Boais, Locks
Mills, Engine, ilousework dc. Screw
cut TO order from % y inches. Having long e K
perence and ample materials, respectfully soheits
orders.
shop ON Third, b.tweon johnson and Exchange
streets, formerly occupied by ", Graham
ka.,knk Nllt d dm
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
J. W. JOHNSTON.


I TNDFKIAhtN, t0rner = Johns0n andeNN
~ Third Streets.
Carries on the business 0f Undertaking in ali its
branches. H. has recently made extensive addi
to his ytck aud perfected his arrangements in every
depart ment.
PATENT METALLIC Isl RIAL cA~ES
iuIs.ryieus air and infestfuct tblc, highly orna
mented and invaluable ior the preservation If the
dead, well eothns oi every style and finish fur
nished 10 order
Hear-es and carriages furnished and the entire ar
ugements of the funeral attended u when required
keokuk, April l2, 1876. dy
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
Dissertation OF Partncr.hip.

fNHE eopasinershp heretofore existing between
Taylor Mckee, in the Plow and " agon bu. F.
ness, Is thss day dissolved by mutual consent All
dcbts due the concern 70 be paid by the said TAYLOR
who il alone authorized u collect the d. bts due the
old firm. HAMkTN@ TAYLOR.
oct2y dtf WM. MekEL
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
ODEIL 4 MATLESN.
MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN
Roots and Sh q e =,


DY constant arrivals our stock Of Eastern WORK
ID will soon be the finest and largest ever ohereu
in Keokuk They selected with special reference
to the wants of the retail trade, and will comprise
every variety imaginable. The prices viii ne sucn
as will convince every that we have fully adopt
ed the motto of "Quick Sales and Small Fronts
N b. The summer Goods now hand Will be
closed ont AT COST.
Boot and Shoe Manutactory.
To the Ladies we would say, call IN ana see "uI
elegant STYLES of Bootees Buskns, and Slips, of the
finest materials now manufactured AT our establish
ment which in point of quality and durability we
will warrant to be equal t. any IN the west
Gentlemen will find il to their interest to call and
examine our stock of custom made work, OF which
an ample quantity will always be kept on hand, and
as We use only the best materials, and employ none
bat the best workmen. they may rest assured Of a
good article, guaranteed TO fit in all cases.
n b. All articles OF our own manufacture war
ranted.
Sign of the Mammoth Shoe, corner building. Main
and Third Streets.
August 81 lS55.--dAw
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
KE-OPINED.
JEWELRY STORE.
\. ~. JONES,


(Successor 10 r. Siingeriandt
nEALEG in Clocks, Watches and Jewel =
- rs, Second Street next door 10 Charles "a
Parsons Banking House, keokuk, Iowa E.N,L
The subscriber has jnst received q large and
beautiful stock of Gold and Silver Watches Gold
Jewclrf. &c, comprising the latest styles Of Ladies
Breast Pins Ear Rings, Finger Rings. Cuff Pins,
Gold dnard and Fob Chains, Keys, Seals Silver
Thimbles, Gold Slides. Snaps, studs. Gold Pens
with or without holders, Gold Pencils Pens and
Pencils.
WATCH REPAIRING.
The subscriber being practical matchmaker
feels competent to repair the most difficult and deli
cate work that may be ii To his care
All work warranted 10 give satisfaction.
LpRaEer TINE.
The public may rest assured that ihc correct time
Is, and always viii b. KEEP by
NV IS. lSJt.--ily y w JONES
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07


ng constantly hand we'll se
lected assortment nf all kinds of Furniture embrs
eng 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 10 the finest hair cloth stuffed seat plain and
fancy turned Cottage Bedsteas # the latest styles
Lounges, a.
looking GLASSES If all sizes Clocks Carpetlngs,
foar and door matfings floor and table oll cloths,
maGtrasses, feather dusters, carnage trimmings,
window shades and trimmings, ana every other arl-
ele usually kept IN my line of business.
Part of stock made under my super
vision. and the re>i bought from manufactures If
hi gh standing. that | warrant every article
for durability aud hui-il Of work mansmp.
Nv object ~ to establish permanent business
here, and not on the Peter Funk principle and nc
an inducemept u persons e. purchase ~ me, am
resolved to cell at the lowest -. Ls,uis prices.
GaIl and examine my stock beior. purcha-i 2
elsewhere l will ALWAYS take pleasure in showi
furniture TO Ladies aud Gentlemen who call on me,
whether they feel inclined to buy not.
MAY 81, ls54.--ddwu u. ". SANDERS.
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
Fall Trade.

Eau Trade.
Gate City BoOt and Shoe store.
No liz Main Street, between Fourth and Fifth.
sIfHE undersigned would respectfully call -.
i the attention of the Ladies and Gentle
men OF keokuk and vicinity, 10 heir fine aud Y
veil selected stock Of Boots and Shoes now
opened and for sale at the above com
p1sing all kinds of Ladies Gents', Misses Boys ;
and Chldrens wear, of all styles. grades aud slzes
These goods have been selected with special reference
to neaness of style aud durability. and will BE- sold
al very small advance above Eastern cost az ",
are determined not To he nndersold by any house in
the city. Please give u a call. An examination VI
goasss and prices is the only favor We ask.
sept. 5, lN11.--d III. q. HIlSkAMp & RRO.
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07

A COMPLETE assortment Of esiss aud ByoE
~ Maaslins, Bishop Lawns. Caycenet Cafuhrics
Lsnens Laces White Cur.ainf Sc. Tor sale eheae ~
Beps- 4, 1855. j. H. MIACuELL Il COS
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
FANCY ICONS

| 81 received an elegant assortment Of fine Goods
such - French China ases, paran aud Terra
Gotta, Ae., Pitchers, Lavender and Cologne Bottles
Fruit standa, Card Receivers, Cigar Stands. jewel
stands, spoon l'obets, Figures, Cupids, Busts dc.
Also an hand good aseort tment ~ Groekery and
niaSssafe. CAREY hILBOlkNE.
June ls, 1856.
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
Gillmores Turkish Liniment.

G1llmore turkish Lln1meut
YIsHIS l. the h.-i Liniment which has vet been Of
i fered 10 the public 1T il excellent remedy
for Neuralgia. ErysiIalas, Rheumatism wounds,
cuts ulcers, burn Ids, bruises sprans salt rbe nm,
throat, head schc, tooth ache pains ia the limbs
chest. back, stomach or bowels. Also for founder,
gandsrs, biz head, ecney spliht sprans poll evil
stiff compliant, yellow water. distemper, ring bone
hstula, collie hotts and harness gals &c The words
Gilmore IeFkIsh L.nlmcnt are blown In the glass
also lac simiie Of my written signature aeceInpa-
nieh each bottle. ~
GiIImore's Cholera and Diarrhea
Mixture.
This is the best remedy known for bowel COMP
lalnts. such Cholera piarrhea, Iysentery, Pains
in the Bowels de., &c. Those who have used IL are
charmed witt its medical virtues The Lame blown
in the glass.
GiIImore.s Vegetable Cathartic and
Liver Pills.
These celebrated Pills excellent remedy for
Fever and Ague, Bilious Complaints. Collie Dysente-
rs, Constipation of the Bowels, Ind digeston. Jaun-
dice. Drop>y, Debility, Liver Complaints Blotches
on The SKIN, Fesers Ae Ihe best family pill known
and be used with safety, whenever cathartic is
1eetled.
\. Il. 10 insure a genuine article and one on
which you rely with perfect safety be particular
to inquire for Gillmore's Vegetable, Cathartic and
Liver Pills.
Caiedonian Congh Loxenges.
Prepared by H. X. Gilmore. popniar remedy
forCoughs Colds. aud Bronchial affections. They
have given entire satisfaction 10 those who have used
them.
GiiImorc,s Hair Ba sam.
4 beautiful preparation for the Hair, and properly
used will restore il TO its original softness and
beauty. Those who have used 1t say il il the bes,
preparation they have seen.
Sold. wholesale and retail, by III III AYERS Drug
gist Of Main and Third streets, keokuk Iowa
Also by Druggists and Merchants throughout the
! State.
October 3, 'j5--ddwy
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
Union at the Nimble Slxpence

Ut NsVUuNs tUFVefks Fu PIT HfHNE iHkN.
oil CLOTHS. WINDOW SHADES
and
HOUSE III FINISHING DRY GOODS q ENER ALl.N.
nAMAsh Lace, aud Muslin DrapcrieS. at
- oet25d CHAMBERLAINtS.
EILI Cornces ana Bands, Curtain Loops. eerals
~ and Iassels for pictures, and Window shade al
oct25d CHAMBkRLAIN'S.
ID R0CIiA, Cashgnere. silk. Wool Thibet Stella and
ID Merino Shawis az CHAMBERLAIN :.
e-t25d
poNNET Cap. aud Trimming Ribbon p-asstiosk
ID ani Mantiila Trimmings. at
oct24d GHAMBEkLAIN'S :.
L'kENCH, SWISS, and >cotch Needle WORK first
4 rate stock, CHAMBEBL AlN :.
oct25d
4 fL0TH Tslmas ii CHAMBERLAIN -
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07

LNAIENsIoN Tables. Breakfast Dining Tea and
- Card Tables, all Of bgst quality. and very ex-
tensive a-spriment. e. S. ABBOTT i co
nryIS.dEv
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
DAVIES a HART.

WHOLESALE Dealers in Boots and Shoes No,
w lis, Main Street. heoknk, Iowa
Having ioeated in this city would respectfully
inform the merchants of the interior thai we have
engaged III the above business, having ali the faeil
tties for purchasing sock directly OF the manu-
facturers at the lowest figures. II is object and
determination to build up large and permanent
tsie 10y keeping hasd large and r,sn assOrt e,l
stock making prices 80 low that he less.
aud terms and discounts a. liberal ~ any other
housa.
Please call and examine stock. seplsd
LADIES.
n oW Is the time for you to call and one Of
~ those splendid of Nictorines | have them
ranging in prices from 81 to Sl0o per sett. Among
my assortment may be found the following
Sable,
Russian Sable,
Queen Sable,
Stone Martin,
Rock Martin,
Mountain Martin,
Fitch.
Black and Blue Coney,
White Ermlne.
Fur Gauntletg.
Ladies call and exam ne them No trouble 10
show them to persons wanting the above gooas. Call
the New York SroRE
A. G. SHELDON.
Oct Id Main, corner Sd ST.
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
Excelsior Boot a shoe Wan fa ct Ory
LATEST FRENCH AND AMERICAN FASHIONS.
u. r.. HARRIS Il CO..

HOOV NuOt
THE LATEST FRENCH AND AMERICAN FASHIONS.
j. r.. HARRIS CO..
HAVING just opened shop. in their old -sss>
i l. business, on Third street between Main Il
and Johnson, keokuk, Iowa, respectfully
announce that they prepared TO manu-
faeture the ncatest and most fashionable Boots and
Shnes that can be got up
Determined not to be eyeelied by any manufac-
nrers in the West they solicit share of public pat
ronage.
As purchase direct from the importers sur
stock Is always of the latest fashion and bert quail
y. and u, the lowest figures
AS we keep no Eastern sop work oA hand we
warrnnt all our ready made Boots and Shoes of the
same character ~ those made 10 order
Call and leave your orders for good fit. War
ranted TO suit in every particular.
"a Repairing in the neatest and most substan-
tal done on short notice
j. I. HARRIS co.
july II, 1885. DIV
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
BLACKS sMITKIiNG.

Z
yITILIIAM GRAHAM. on Third between ohm
w and Exchange Streets. at he Brick Shop,
would inform the pub c that he is prepared to do
all kinds Of BLACKsaiTHtsG in a neat, durable and
cheap manner.
HORSE SH0ElNG.
Bring on yonr lame horses and have them shod
right. From his long and constant practice in this
branch Of the business he fafters himself that he
cannot be excelled by any one in he country He
partrulary solielts patronage in this line.
lie Also Offers his vices Farrier in all its
branches.
May 20, 1855. ddwlv
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
MusicaIlmstrum m q nts.

SICl AS Guitars Niolins, Baujos, Accordeons
- Flutes, Flies, pieeloes. Ciarionets &C. Also
Bows, strings, and all trimmings 10 the Violin and
Guitar, can be had al
dee I'D CREIGHTON & DINNERS.
johnson rect keokuk.
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
Form of Applications.

Form of Application.
GIVE here the Post Office address and date.
LAND DEPARTMENT
DEMoINE y. r. K. coy,
OrruAWA, Iowa
hereby apply TO purchase
the - of section ---. Township -, Range -
West F. NJ, and offer tc give for the came - dol
lars per acre.
Here sign name plainly.1