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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-11-30

GO The election Of Bennett to Congress
from Nebraska seems TO have taken aback
the friends of the Administration in tha,
quarter somewhat. Mr.. Bennett is decid
ed Wing in politics, and though elected by a
small majority, he was returned against u
MN who was sent out by the Administration
for the purpose Of being elected. Every pos
sible influence which could be exerted in ia.
vor Of Chapman by the Governor and hi'
party in Nebraska, WAS brought to bear II
bis favor, and il was not doubted bat that h.
would have been successful. But Chapman
was defeated, and Bennett, an independent
Wing, has been returned against NIL such in.
fuences, by the spontaneous voice Of th'
people. His election under such circumstan
ces argues well for the sentiment and char
acter of the people who have made thei
homes in the new Territory.
The Nebraska City Netrs, whose editor, j
Sterling Morton, is somewhat Of wag
beads column with big rooster, and saws
fsssNo Shanghai fowl of the masculine gen
der, ever greeted returning day with NOR,
joyful matnal salute, than is now suppose
to emanate from the felicitous corporosity Of
jhe Chicken which stands proudly at the
held Of this column.
s'The Ferry Company. Cunning, Chapman,
and the Devil, have eAerted themselves to
their utmost. Eat TIE PEOPLE have tr-
unphcd-triumphed, though only by SiEieen
MajoriiyW
I've crow, the NeteS. whose Editor they
have damned up hill and down hill, now sits
serenels upon its three-legged independence,
and yells in utter exultation."
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pAvtp D. snrra Me- .vANslcKLES.
: SMITH 4 vANsICKLEN,
Aucss sneers, Csmmisslen Merchants
and Real Estate Drekcrs.
ME will pay particular attention ~ saies by
w Auction, II Real Estate, stocks, Admnis,ra-
tor = Sales, dc; will negotiate Loans make Coiiee
tioas, exchnnec Real Estate for Merchandise, make
liberal advances Real Estate or Merchandise con
signed for public sale; will act rs Attorneys for
property holders the disposing of property, cell
lectng of rents, paying taxes ac.; will act hnan
ciai counsellors for all who may nerd our services
once on Third street, between Main and Johnson
FOR SALE,
30 I, ct by - on First Street, between Main John
Also House and Lot corn, Of First aud John
son. Apply 70 SMITH d NANnICkLEN.
FOR SALE.
928 Acres of Land, so und.r cultivation, near Ca
margo, Terms one-third cash. ba.npce in one two
sMITn 4 vANsIcKLES
For sale.
. LOIS on Second street.
. novs SMITH a VANsiCKLEN
LNoR sAiE-640 acres OF choice land within four
niles of the city, SMITH 6YANSItkLEN.
FOR SALE.
4 HOUSE aud lots Second street, apply 10
II nos2i SMITH 4 VANsiCkLEN.
ron SALE.
- n FEET front on second street. with buildings.
nov24 sGIiH d vANsrcKLEN.
FOR SALE,
NHREE lots together OH 9Th street Terms easy.
L Apply to
noy24 SMITH d yANslcKLE<
ENOksALE-l0 acres OF land under cultivation one
L mile from the city. Apply to
nov24 SMITH 4 yANsICklFN
NOR SALE.--30 feet front on Main street Appiv
to nova SMITH l. yANsICkLEN.
L>OR SALE.--A farm containing EOS acres la0
under fence, II miles from the city on the plank
Rad. Possession given the Is. Of March ncrt Ap-
ply % nov24 SMITH 4 yANsICkLEN
LNoK SALE--A house AMI lot on Main street
l. noy25 SMITH a yANSICKLEN.
E>ok hENr.-A Store Room. on Main street
L Possession given the first day If Dee, rnber
noHN SMITH NANsICkLEN
4 FRESH invoice Of Hats and Caps 10 trade for
IA City property. Apply 10
nov24 SMITH NANSICkLEN
I e LOTS on Fifth s,reet for sale one third cash
~ halence in /, 2. 3 and years. Apply 10
NOVA SMITH a NANsICkLEN
L>Ok sALE.-A new two,story Brick Hous..--
Apply 70 nov2I SMITH 4 vANsICkLEN
iIcn ACRES Of Land near pella, Maha.ka coin
IOO ", To trade for City property. Apply 80
news SMITH NANSIckLEN
Ic0 ACRES If Land Al ashngton couDtt four
IOU miles from the County Seat, be bad fer
seven dollars per acre. App, coon q
EOO DOLLARS can b. had short time by ~
OOU plying SMITH yANsICkLLN
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ID GGY FOR SALE.-A we'll built, handsome ton
- buggy FIR sale cheap. Inquire at the gate City
Furniture kooms," 1856, Main street.
noyl0d G. 5. ABBOTT AGO.
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BLACKS MITHING.
By q. w. La 2 d o n
D. HrsroS. Tho. W. HAWKINS. H. n. nUsTo.
Huston, Hawkins 4 Huston,


fssccessors TO Stsnnas + Hamihon,)
yYTHoLESALE GRoCERS, COMMISSION AND
w F0RW ABIDING MERCHANTS, Main street,
between Fourth and Fifth, keokuh, Iowa.
We have ample means and shall keep full and
general stock of Groceries, and shall be prepared to
sell upon the most favorable terIrs.
We shall also do a General Commission business
and solicit for sale eonsignmen,s of all kinds Of
merchandise and country produce. We prepared
TO make liberal adv ances. We shall pay special at
,enticn receiving and forwarding all kinds Of goods
and produce both and from the interior and 10 FILL
ing orders for any description of merchandise. From
the long experience of Mr.. ". r. Huston iii THU
branch of business shall be able to give satisfac
tion. Huston, HAN hINS HtsION.
We lake pleasure in recommending our successors
old friends, and ask for them continuance Of
he libcralty lately extended 70 us. Mcssrs. Has-
ton, Hawkins Huston are prepared to do large
busin and from their experience and ability, We
are confident will give entire -atisfacti1p.
sIANNUS d HAMILTON.
October 5, IS55-ihwlal
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THE byron.

fINHE subscribers have completed their arrange
ments in finishing and furnishing their new sa-
loon and chambers for the OF those who
may wish such sccommoda ion. We nave spared no
money or labor to make saloon and rooms equal
20 anything IN the country, and angs ments al
ready made for receiving oysters from the east lid
game from tine country amt our fine markets slal II
make our saloon superior 10 anything west Or equal
10 anything east. All we ask ia bLs call and .
trial. and will pl dge ourselves TO give SAITH fac
ton.
Parties can b accommodated with private rooms
when -r,d, and any thing served III FOR them they
may wish
Recollect the p.ac,. on cast side Of End between
Main and Johns srseis.
novl5d5t MACkLEY & JOHNSON
o. DOZEN Fresh B,ltim re Cove Oysters, received
~ rec from Bal i'm IRE, At So, Main street.
y2Si HAMiLL co.
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Gas Fixtures.

TINHE undersigned are prepared TO receive orders
i for fitting up stores, Offices and dive lin z houges
with pipe and fixtures for gas--promptiy executing
the same and guaranteeing all their work 10 be gas
tight
All persons DESTROYS Of using gas. that have not
been called upon are requested to leave their adj
dress with W, through the Post Office
Ordsrs executed in the succession in which they
are received. SCOFIELD BROTHER
July Sd
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hav, sold my entire stock and trade to T. J. Eli
OFT Co.. and che, rfaiiy rscomm nd til III 10 my old
custom e Us ntlem n fully competent aud capable
Of carrying the b,ot and shoe bn mess in all its
ornncns. ). A. DUKE.
nov3
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America.
From the New York Tribune of the 23d,
we extract the following, with reference to
some important discoveries recently made in
that interesting quarter of the continent:
We publish this morning the narration
of some highly interesting discoveries made
in Guatemala by the Able de Bourbourg, a
learned French priest, who, we are assured
from the best authority, is perfectly compe
tent to conduct such Investigations. The
Able claims not only TO have discovered the
remains Of various antique cities OF great
magnitude and soldity, similar 10 those pre-
yiously found in Yucatan and other parts of
that country, but he has also CHANGED upon
some most precious monuments OF the Ian
guage and history Of the aboriginal people,
long anterior to the arrival of the Spaniards
What will be most surprising to scholars, and
will, doubtless, be received with some mere
dulitv, is the assertion Of Nj. de Bourbourg
that these languages contain undenlable rel
les of various Scandinavian and Teutonic
tongues, Danish, Swedish, English, and even
some oriental words are said to be found in
great distinctnr.-~ and purity, mingled in the
early dialects of the country, while Indian
| traditions declare that their ancestors mgra-
and snow. From these pathological remains
and these traditions NJ. de Bourbourg con-
cludes that there was a migration into the
country from the settlement of the North
men in Massachusetts. n true, this is a
most interesting contribution to the history
of the American continent, and the public
will wait with Impotence for that more COM
lplete account Of II which NJ. de Bourbourg
intends TO lay before the world, with the doe
umentary evidence sustaining his conclu-
sions."
MONEY IN New YoRK.-The European nd
vices prove remarkably favorable in al
American interests. Consols and cotton ant
breadstuffs have all risen, with large sales Of
the latter. The continued Cemand for cot.
ton is very surprising, ana it would seem a.
If our large product this season will not b,
more than sufficient for the demand.
The large advances in consols indicate,
new confidence in England in commercial
circles. The PRONUNCIATION of the news YES
, terday afternoon had an Immediate effect OF
! the value of our securities. Prices rose OIL
the Stock Exchange one TO one and hal
per cent, with renewal Of activity, ant
closed even at this advance, with an upwart
tendency.
The banks are increasing their facilities
! sor call loans, and rates of discount are be
coming oasier, We quote 9 to 10 per cent.
Tor the discount of prime paper, and II fol
second class, well Endorsed, and Is for gooe
Endorsed paper. Call loans are 6 to pc
cent.
The foreign exchange market is closed, a
there is no steamer to-day, nor will be til
next Wednesday. Prices are therefore nom
inal. Some few sales. of good sterling bills
drawn against produce, have been sold a
l01l6l074
The shipment Of cotton and breadstuffs il
the South and hence are very large, and bill
are plentiful accordingly. The Canada's ad.
vices have strengthened confidence in pro-
duce bills, which is IN important feature
| IN. \. Eve. Post, Odd.
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-
sY ASS,,N O. CHESTER.


~ /.
There were bsASns on the black thorn,
Thsrc was bunlight on the riIi,
And the birds were warbling gnily-~
Could the blesSed birds be stiilf
When We Ntmbsdthe Howery hill side,
When we sat beneath the tree,
With our hands locked fast together
Bessie aud me.
Then / told her how loved her
That my heart was SAD and sore,
Lest sone Fate should pass between us,
and shouid part ns eyermore;
How faared the bliss We painted
We should never, never see;
Then we sighed ami wept together
Bessie and me.
Ill.
Every mortal is a Prophet;
nycry word we spsak contains
something Of our future being
OF our rapture Of our pains
Little clouds announce the tempest,
Feeble winds provoke the sea;
So at last, our fear discovered
Bessie and me.
".
A. her cot ! knocked one morning
When the dow. like silver beads,
Glissened on the fragrant blossoms,
shone along tie velvet meads;
Strangers answered TO my summons
on that sucn ponse could be- -
Saving Deaths cold hand had suodered
Bessie and me
V.
Hope. at last, revived within me;
Poac its bright tiara set
On M bowed and stricken forehead
For balm ana 20 onet;
Anl know when Lifs's hot pulses
Con. in Death ) r.ss,s tless sea,
" again shall b. uuited-
h s.ie and me.
70,
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blow We the Trumpet.

BTOW We THO TRUMPET.
A ND sound the alarm in the hills and valleys and
y let all the inhabitants of the land take notice
that BAKTLENT 20. are now prepared to take
Likencsses in the most lfe-iike style Of the art.
gc- Prices from 81 up. Rooms Main street,
between Second and Third.
keokuk, Nov. 29.-d
ENoR RENT.--Concert Hall from the ist of Janu-
l. airy next. Apply TO G. +. CONN.
poy2Sltf
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This gentleman. President OF the U1~er-
sity of Missouri, as is we'll known has taken
an active part in the discussion of the slave
question in Missouri, and has done all that
was in his power to excite the feelings OF
the people of that State against the North,
and to encourage the Atchison bandits IN
their efforts to establish slavery by force IN
Kansas.
They have some independent men in Mis-
sour. to whom SUCH conduct in College
President and such policy generally appear
unpatriotic and hateful, and consequently
a bill has been introduced into the Legisla-
ture having in view the removal of Shannon
from the position he has degraded, and to
stgmatize the fanaticism OF hlmsaf and his
supporters. When the bill was up for dis
cussion, Mr. Blair made trenchant speech,
from which we make the following extract
Mr.. Blair said that the University wits
mere school for instilling of sectional prn-
ciples into the minds of students, and that
it was hard to tell whether the students who
had come ont of the institution. since the ad-
mnistration of Shannon, partook more OF
SAG SuaiACtSK VA pOhShtlnhS VI PAASSsS. Az lie
q saddening retrospect for any man who has
at heart the honor Of his State to look back
at the deposition of President Lathrop, I'M
der whose administration the College was
going forward with a heathful progress, and
the substitution in his place of man who
brought ruin upon this College, as Shannon
had upon every College he had been connect
ed with-a man who sat in his position like
missh aped toad poisoning the atmosphere
around him--a man whose 3mpudence was
eqnalled only By his ignordnce--a man who
was no more fit for the position Of instruc-
tor of youth in the University Of the State
of Missouri than heH is fit for ponder
house! Mr. Lathrop had been turned out,
together with the then Board of Curators,
for the purpose of installing in their honored
seats a set Of ragabond Curators, and a
propagation of notification for President, all
of whom had eaten up the Seminary fund Of
the State, going back and forth over the
country making political speeches. Mr..
Blair was in favor of looping the head of
this pestifurous apostle of notification, and
sending him back to Ireland or the Northern
States to renew his former advocacy of abo-
litionism.
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Al the Gnte city Furniture ~ oOms
L>XTENSl0N Tables, Breakfast. Dining, Tea and
IL Card Tables, all of best quality, and very ex
tensive assortment. {. S. ABBOTT 4 co.
npyib:dhw
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EON SALE.
NJ EW top baggy, at the Livery stab'e q
IN Get lz-dd WIN. CLEGHORN.
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7. !. ELLIOTT.
JNO. II. CARTER.
T. j. CARTER.
JAS. Il. CARTER.

Having purchased the entir stock of < A. Duke.
anu having Furthermore secured tn services Of Mr.
Dunlap. late of Cincinnati Ohio, wild Is and fayora-
bly, known the "Prince of Boot Makrsa W. solic-
il the patronage Of thu citizens Of kyoluk and the
surrounding country.
II iscnr int ntion II keep on hand complete as
sortm mt of " ~ descrrti and price and nr. pr
pared a. finish to order boots and shoe. ~ suit III fan
cy. 4. j. ELLIOT 4 "a
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Al the Gate city Furniture II CONS
A LARGE LOT Of Jenny Lind Bedsteads, single and
4 n three-quarters, double and extra width. Also,
Cottage, French, Field and Trundle Bedsteads, and
large and small fancy Cribs, ali of the best manufae
ture. (ddw c. S. ABBOTT co.
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woi IS Of American Art, and the encouragement of
American genius have not been overlooked Com
missions have been issue to many of the most DIS
tinguirhed American Artists. who will contribute
some Of their finest productions. Among taen are
three Marble Busts executed by the greatest living
Sculptor Hiram Powers.
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
The Father OF his Country;
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,
The Philosopher,
DANIEL EBSTEK,
The Statesman.
A special agent has visited Europe and made care
full and judicons selections OF foreign works Of Art,
both in Bronze and Marble Statuary and Choice
Paintings.
The whole forming large and valuable coiec-
ton OF Paintings and stanary To b. distributed FIRE.
among the members Of the Association for the see
TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP.
The payment of three dollars constitutes any one
q memb of this Association, aud entities him to
either one of the following Magazines for year,
and also ticket in the distribution of the Statuary
and Paintings.
The ii nature ISSUED TO subscribers consists If the
following Monthly Magazines liarper's Putnam 8,
Knickerb.c ker, Ba.kwood's, Gsaham's, Godey's
Lady vs. BOX AMI Household Words.
PRISONS taking five .mbarships entitled to
any five Of he Magazn~s for one year, and to SIX
! tickets in the dist ibution
The net proceeds derived from the sale Of member
ships devoted 10 tn purchase of works of Art
for the uing year.
TIE advantages secured by becoming member Of
this Association are
1t. All persons receive the full value of their sub
scriptons AZ the start in the shape of sterling Mag
azine Literature.
I'd. Each member Is contributing towards purchas-
ing choice works # Art, which to be distributed
among themselves, and at the time :
aging the Artists If the country, disbursing thous-
ands Of dollars through its agency.
Persons in rcmitting funds for membership will
please give their post Office address III full stating
+ he 10 I'm IN
and have the letter registered at the post Office to
prevent loss the receipt Of which certificate %
mem berahip, together with the Magazine desired
will be forwarded To any part of the country.
Those who purchase Magazines at Bookstores. will
observe that by joining this Association, they receive
the Magazine and free Ticket in the annual distri.
button, all at the price they pay for the
Magazine alone.
Beautiful illustrated Catalogues, giving full des-
criptions, sent free application.
I For membership, address
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At either of the principal Offices
"knicker booker Mag zine office, 34S Broadway
I New York, or, Western Office, 1876 Water street
Sandusky Ohio. noyl4dw3m
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A. tho Gate City Furniture II ooms
TSHAIRS of every description, very extensive
~ stock, Of he best ufaeture and superior finish.
d&w G. S. ABBOTT co.
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Co.Partner.hip Notice.

vINHE undersigned have this day formed oo-part-
nership for the purpose Of carrying the boot
and shoe business in keokuk under the style and rm
of 7. J. Elliott, 4Co.
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nAMIIL. r. FRENCH A. J. RALsroN
/ MA MUI.I. 4 ca.

IN VI IB4L q COs
nEALEks in Groceries and Produce, and Forward
l. ing and Commission Merchants, 81 Main street
be ween I'd and Sd, Keokuk, Iowa.
Would call the attention of the citizens of this city
and Country Merchants to their large and well Sc
ed stock of Groceries. Taey have Of the lar
gest stocks offered in his pace. of all such
tic'es are usually kept inGfocery establishments
and viii sell on the most reasonable terms. Tn y
~ confd mt from their long experience and de-
term ion to give strict rsnaI attention To bu j.
SIS, that they will merit literal share q custom
noy2siw
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rIL a..--.Uv % .. hp.,.es vi i.nf quati.y,
\ aud gr at humoer OF choice flavor for sale by
noy23d HAMILL l. co.
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L,LCoRING.--A f,w thousand stll left which vii
/ b. closed out AT "a bargain. Inquire at the Gate
City Furniture Rooms l36 Mainst.
noy21d c. 5. ABBOTT i co.
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Sn.h a nd Doors.

GOOD assortment for sale at the Gate City Fur
"A nture Rooms, l36 Main stacet. They Il
ne best manufacture. c. ). ABBOTT l. CO.
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with which snit all eyes that can be suited.
Ess~Wc prepared TO do all kinds Of Clock and
Watch Repairing, and jobhing of every description
connected with trade
Nos climber 20. 1885. dAw
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1 REANGEMENTS for the Second Annual Col
n lection Of this new and popular Inst tuition fo
the diffusion Of Literature and Art, have been mad
the most extensive scale
Among the works already engaged, is the far
famed
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SITSGLE-.-2Oo 600 best pine shingles, warrant
- ed--for sale at the Gate City Furniture Rooms,
1876, Man street. Yh'y will be sold at very low
price for cash nov2-d IS. ABBOTT CO
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Interesting Discoveries i'm Central
America.

BuYEAi.o, Oct, 1885.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-06-27
DAILY LINE OF STAGES FROM
sVENKD'S depot TO BljCKAkt "

~ tn. 2nd day of July, 1855, the Undersigned will
~ commence running a daily line OF Coaches If
Buo Dis Depot the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad,
/" buchanan there connecting with Parish Cos da
In by Dibres and G"vingtop 10 the White Sulphur;
nlSn ty tue Natural Bridge, Lexington, to the Alum
Springs
TIE subscriber has iut rereived, from the f,c,o y,
two elegant aui comfortable aches the finest tina;
N de, and entirely His teams are fine. and his
drlvrr' careful and espt rienced.
This i'll be fund he the nearest and most pleas
ant route from Richmond Peter sbug and Irnci burg
10 the White Sulphur nnl Alum Smings The road
hom Dutrds Depot u 3a,hauan Is well graded turn.
pike aud #" thar place to the White Sui hur and Al
nn Sprngs the rIas very fire, therehcne no mutu-
inlopa>s over any extent. The scenery Is masnh
cent.
BY this lie passenger from Perer,bnre Rich
m1nd viii t taken BurHrauto supper, renlrin there
al night, the 'ng brrak,asI a, Dlbrrl 5, ami
arrive at the Aitc Sulp'a BY o'clock ! NJ. GnihI
10 Lexington, he viii ra,e b. the Naturd Br ge r'ak
'ast at Lexington. arrive at tn" Alum Springs tn
dinner In this the tra"eler will avoid. entirely.
nsh travelling. Passengers from the ouih-West, go
ing DIV The Hey, viii find it to their interest and
convent nee cjme Bufords Depot and take tbs
Inc 10 Buchanan. and they will, thereby have less rav
enr by st'ges, and avoid niI travel by night. FATE
from Lynchburg to BUCHANAN s. 20.
j ~ 2 ,-daawtl5Aug PASCiiAL BpFORD.
n ~ Petersburg luteIligencer. South-Side Democrat
wort" u neon, Raj. ign Reg. ster and Richmond Dis
rieh copy in daily twice week Till lah August. and
s"' accounts to the Virgnian Okce.