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Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-01
From the Union.

" HoN. A. o. p. NIonoLsoN.--Th gentleman is
now absent In Tennessee, doing yeoman's service
for the Democratic party, in the exciting contest to
be decided in that State on Thursday next the I'd
OF August Calm, argumentative, and convincing,
he attracts crowds wherever he speaks, and com
mands attention and respect from all parties by
his candor and fair dealing The Democrats ma.
pers speak Of him as rendering great service bv
his logical and fearless exposures Of the doctrines of
the new party"
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-01
WASHINGTON, ID. G.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST /, 1851
Discordant Organs.

WILLIAM NJ. BURWELL, Editor.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-01
FIRST GRAND PRIZE EXCURSION
BEN FRANKLIN TARGET COMPANY

jy 25-lw
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-11-20
The Old Crockery House

nF CAREY 4 kILBoURN is still in fun blast
Oand, trust by strict and honorable dealings
has secured and viii retain large portion Of ths
refy best set Of customers, and IN accordance wiki
the increase OF business are enabled 10 impor.
our Goods
DIRECT FROM ENGLAND
and in sueh quantities 10 place our house in po
siton inferior To none either in Cincinnati 81, Lou
i Chicago, and hold ourselves really 10 duplicate
the regular bill Of the from any Of the above
places.
We are happy TO inform friends throughout
the State, that have open for inspection and sale
upwards of
400 Crates of CrOcksry,
together with upwards Of 500 npNrs cI.1Ssw ARE
manufactured to our patterns aud expressly foI
trade. We have also he most extensive as
sortment of
LOOKING GEAs>SEs
brought 10 the Stale, with all ether goods kept
in Crpckery houses. Ne will be happy 10 see amy
and ali who desire purchase goods IA our line. and
assure them if tsey deal with will do n well
by them we know how. We have careful paek-
ers, and very seldom have complaint OF broken ware
Orders resp eetsnly solicited.
Mai. Street, between III and 4th Streets.
CAREY 4 kILB0URNE.
keekuk, Iowa. Aug II, lSJ5.--w.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-11-20

PASCHALL'S FEVER AND AGUE
MIXTURE.


LNOH the ehcctual cure Of Chills and Fever, Inter
i mittent Fever, Dumb Ague, and Bilious At
tacks.
This preparation has been found after extensive
trial to be certain and efectua for the above
diseases Ii is composed entirely Of vegetable sub
stances and contains nothing that act Injurious
" upon the system. Persons while using this medi
cine not oblged 10 lie by. the contents OF one
bottle breaks the chill and removes the dtseascand
affected ky exposure 10 water sickly Local
titles. than when in their usual health and
by taking two bottles more, the patient viii
find the appetite to recover strength 10 supply the
place Of GeaeraI Debility, Night Sreofs Dizziness in
the Head and all other forms Of disease having their
orr gin III Miasma or Maiara, and become entirely
rel.
The Proprietor states, without fear Of contradc-
ton, that PAsCHAII's FEVER AID AGCE MIXTURE
has efeetnaliy cured more persons where 1t has been
introduced, than any other preparation known, and
could produce any number Of certificates IL usual
with medicines Of this kind from those Of the bes,
responsibility. and from eminent physicians OF Phi
lade lphia and elsewhere who prescribe il IL their
practice for the above diseases certifying to its an
usual efReaGy in curing where other remedies have
faiied but as il II 10 stand fan upon iis Hes IA
alone deemed unnecessary, and prefers saying Il
those afflicted Buy bottle and YOU will have IN
fallblc proof in yourself.
Farmers Planters, Mechanics. and all Laborinl
Men sections of country where the above diseases
pre- all by adopting IL prereaiirt Will be free
from these attack IN that IF the year which
while II the most sickly, is the most valuable e
them.
For sale by MOORE d HOOPER, Druggists,
Agents for keokuk, Iowa
n
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-11-20
sligo Iron Store-..WhOlesn and
Retail.

ltHITTENDEN 4 M'GAVIC, Water Street Keo-
Akuk having connected the above. in all it's yari-
branches, with our other business Tor the past
year, and finding the demand 10 have exceeded our
most sangune expectations have found II necessary
70 make larger additions to our stock and we now
have the satisfaction 70 offer ~ customers and
the public generally the largest and most complete
assortment of Sligo lron Nails, Steel, &c, ever be
fore offered in state.
We would say to Blaeksmiths aud Merchants who
deal in Iron, that We make Il greatly 10 their
interest To purchase their stock here. Having madc
permanent arrangements with the manufacturers
for constant supply, and also having the exclusive
privilege for the sale of Sligo Iron this place.
| and being determined to sell for low commission
over manufacturers prices Will guarantee 70 sell
as low as can be had nj the Works or elsewhere. adj
! ding eight insurance, &c.
| The reputation Of our Iron is too we'll known to
| require recommendation from US. Ii IS sufficient
10 say that all who have ever used It, for Whatever
purpose or place, compelled 10 acknowledge IT.
without hesitation, TO be greatly superior To any
! other IN general use
| Let il he understood that il is sold by one house
and 10 be had only at the Sligo Iron Store, " asei
| - rect.
| va Strict attention given to orders.
| We have in store, and viii be in receipt o.
additional supplies throughout the season.
125 Tons assorted Bar Iron
2u0 Bills Round and Square do
$50 do Horse Shoe, ass d sizes;
100 do do do Nail Rod
80 do Oval and half Oval
100 Snbs Plough Iron. ass d
200 do Sligo do Steel
200 Sets Wagon and Buggy Boxes;
80 Pr Steel Carriage Springs;
goo lbs Nalor's Cast steel ass Il sizes
500 do English and American Blister do
100 Kegs Nails Ass i sizes
- do and ) inch Boat Spikes; feet;
doz Rowland's Mill Saws, toG
do Cross Cut Saws;
% setts Carriage, Buggy and Wagon A&els
SMITHS Tools.
/ doz Blacksmths bellows:
Is Mouse Hole Anyils
% Solid Head Vices
dor Stock aud Dies, or Screw Plates, su-
perior quality
4 dog Hammers aud Sledges
Horse Rasps and Files together with
Steel Hammer Moulds Sledge Moulds
Log and Trace Chains, Axes, Shoyels,
Spades, Manila Cordaee, Dc.
May 81 ls53.--w
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-11-20
FURNITURE.

AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
Al No 81. Main Street, EOktk. IOWA
TIME undersigned does nst deem II expedient u
L saw that he has more Furniture better thar
any other establishment in kcokuk, or elsewhere
but would say to wholesale and retail purchasers
and old ems toners that he has hnnd nil kinds o
Furniture, and any quantities you want, put up ane
packed ready for wagon transportation. Among
other things are
Bureaus, plain, fancy and dressing.
Tables Gard Center, Side, Breakfast, Dining, ant
Dessert
Chairs. Windsor Cane, and Mahogany :Sprint
Seats.
Rocking Chairs. Cane. W God, and Spring Seats.
Bedsteads common, fancy, and Cottage, high ans
low posts.
Window Shades, Curtain Corniees, Willow War.
and Wagons.
Ladies Cabinets and Work Boxes.
Mattresses and all kinds Of Upholstery on hans
and made to order.
It viii pay 70 give us call.
No sign up, though place generally we'll marked
keokuk MAY l. 1855. Wy X. WILSEY.
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cas-, Cxo,niss, rfuss

NOIL4D~ 4 ELLIUTI, Importers AMI Jpbbtrs q
NJ Earthenwarc China and Giassware, No. 1873
Pearl Street and No. gu Chambers street. New York
would saw 10 NJ rchauts and dealers generally that,
having established a Cash House in this branch of
trade they are fully convinced that they can sell
Crockery ETC. at such prices will pay the purchas-
er fine profit retail. Experience has proved very
oonclusiyely 70 ns that, by adhering strictly TO the
cash system we can afford sell from ten twenty
per cent. b.low the regular credit trade prices.
TO this end we ask examination Of our styla'
and prices list of which viii be forwarded by mail
10 any party desiring.
Earihenware, by the Invoice, single package OF
very carefully reracked for the country trade.
Julv lS5A-4fiy
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ODEkL = MATLESN.
MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS In
Boots and 3 Oe >.

- ~ constant arrivals our etock OF Eastern work
ID will soon he the finest and largest offered
in keokuk They selected with special reference
to the wants of the retail trade, and will comprise
every variety imaginable, The prices will be such
will convince every that have fully adopt
ed the motto Of Quick sales and Small Profits.
n b. The summer Goods on hand viii be
closed out Al Cosr
Boot and Shoe Mandatory.
To the Ladies would say, call in and sec our
elegant STYLES Of Booees, Buskins and Slips of the
finest materials manufactured Mt our establish
ment, which in point of quality and durability We
will warrant TO be equal 10 any in the west.
Gentlemen will iiiid it 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 tue hest workmen. they may rest assured OF a
good article. guaranteed TO fit in all casess,
\ B. All articles of our manufacture war
ranted
Sign OF the Mammoth Shoe, corner building, Main
aud Third Streets.
August 81 1S55.--d&w
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NEW y,mSfPLE. no POISON
nhc1ar Fever ana Ague Cure.

ANTID0TE TO MALAN A. for the proven
- ton and cure Of Fever and A<ue or ehill Fever.
Dumb Ague, and other Intermittent aud hemittenf
Fevers also Ut Bilious Fssers, accompanied by
Typhoid symptoms Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever,
Ship and Jail Fever General Deblhty Night Sweats'
and all other forms Of disease which nave common
This subtle asuosp heric poison, which at certain
seaseas is usavodabiy inhaled at every breath, Is
the saue in character wherever II
eeat or West-and will everywhere yield 70 TINS new
II discovered ASrIDoTE which nentralixes he poison,
completely puri6os the SYSTEM and thus entirely re-
moves all the cause Of disease.
The proprietor distinctly claims these extraordina-
~ results from its
the most sickly swampy localities, from any ague
or bilious disease whatever any injury from con
stantly inhaling Malaria Miasma.
IL win instantly check the ague in person, VINO
have suffered for any length Of time from one day 10
twenty years, so TINT they need never hav another
chill by continuing its according to directions
1t win Immediately relieve ali the distressing re-
suits of bilious ague diseases, such as general de
biity night sweats, etc. The patient at once begins
TO recover appetite and strength, and continues until
. permanent and radical cure is effected. Apd n a
proof that il Is also worthy of public commence ne
of its singular and entire harmlessnes the fol
lowing certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists in the United States Is attached to every
bottle
New YoRK June H. 1888.
II have made . chemical examination Of Rhodes
Fever and Ague Cure, or Autidote TO Malaria, ana
have tested il for Arsenic, Mercury, Qunine, Strych
nine, but have not found particle of either IN II,
nor have found any substance III e composition That
would prove injurious to the constitution
JAMES Il. Chiffon, NJ, D., Chemist.
This allows of its free use a preventive by winch
all persons may thus be Of entire freedom from the
above named diseases, matter how sicky the sea
son orswAmpy the locality.
Proofs Of efficacy are frequently published and the
confidence Of the public Is asked only IN proportion
to its actual merits wherever introduced and used
These only relied upon 10 prove its worth.
One or two 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 sold by the pro
prietor, JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, r. ].
ES- II. IL. AyREs, Agent keoRuk, Iowa, and for
sale by Druggists generally. nov3:ddw
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q. w. Sanders.
FURNITURE WARE-ROCM8

Main Street, bet srd 4 4tb Sta, KEOKuK, IOWA
rTyHE undersigned has now in his ~
i Ware Rooms, and designs keep
ing constantly on hand well SEE
lected assortment Of all kinds Of Furniture embrs
cling Marble Top Dressing, and plain Bureaus I'm
and plain Sofas; fne and plain Center and Car
Tables Cane seat and Windsor Chairs, Rockin
Chairs of every description from plain woode
seat to the finest hair cloth stuffed seat; plain an
fancy turned Cottage Bedseads Of the latest styles
Lounges, DC.
Looking Glasses Of all sizes; Clocks, Carpeting.
Hoor and door mattings, door 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 was made under nay own super
vision, and the rest bought from Dansfaotories d
high standing, so that can warrant every artie1j
for durability and finish Of workmanship.
Ny object is to establish q permanent busines :
here, and not on the Peter Funk principle; and 4
an nducement 10 persons 10 purchase Of me, ar|
resolved to sell al the lowest st. Louis prices.
Call and examine my stock before purchasin|
elsewhere. will always take pleasure in showinI
furniture to Ladies and Gentlemen who call ON me!
whether they feel inclined to buy or not.
May 81, is5a.-d&wtf q. W. SANDERS.
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sTATrORD a McCUNE,

"TH0LESALE Grocers md Commission Mer
w chants Water Street, second door above BLon-
deau, Keokuk, Iowa, have opened in their comne-
dious fire proof and warehouse, where they IN
tend doing a Grocery aud Commission business.
Having been in the Grocery business for several
wears. and possessing ample facilities, we will be
able to afford goods low and hope by strict attention
to business To receive portion of public patronage
Our stock will consist, III part of Western manu-
features such ~ Iron, Nails, Window Glass, Cotton
Yaras. Satinets, Buckets, Tubs, Wrapping Paper,
SC. beside variety Of staple and other articles
enumerated below
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-11-20
100000 Lights OF Sash,
. ~ srvue NHW STEAM WnRkS

Corner of johnson and Eighth SITS, keokuk, Iowa.
FNiIE subscribers have on hand at their Man
i ufactory. the largest LOT OF Sash, Of all sizes
and descriptions. offered west Of the Mssiss ip-
III River, and, with their facilities, bound to
keep pace with the increasing wants Of the country
from here 10 Council Bluffs Weare making partc-
uar arrangements to supply tho Fort Dies MONIES
River trade during the coming spring
DOORS
We have also a large assortment OF Doors en-
brncing NH common sizes. Orders for particular
sizes will be filled on short notice.
WINDOW BLINDS.
Our machinery is particularly adapted to the
manufacture Of Window Blinds, IL superior sly lie
ANA finish All orders attended To without delay.
n g. We want il distinctly understood. IL al
we can fill any orders for common sized Sash OF
noors nj all times All articles in our line, sold
ON reasonable terms ~ q s. CARTER.
Keokuk. Fth %, 1855. WY
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Alexander,s Peiamicns.

TIE CHEAT AMERICAN HAIK TUNIC.
NNTHAT il more desirable by the young thsn the
w luxurant locks Of youth and beauty What
il dreaded by the midde-aged than gray hnirsy
Who hat is old but would avert badness which
all be accomplished by using Alexander : Pc
lamieas universally acknowledged to be the most
superior article for beautiyng the Hair, and which
il equally eicncous in preserving its natural health
For sale al 81 Main Street, by
June 26.--df j. ID. MINCHELl4 j CO.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-11-20
Denies Electro Magnetic Plaster

IN External Cure for CHILLs ASD FEVER IN
IoiR HorRs
TNHIs Novel and extraordinary remedy il upheld
L by the testimony Of some ii the best in
Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas The proprie-
tor and inventor has, among ihousands OF others
tihcates from thefoiiowing distinguished gentlemen
Of Memphis, Tenn the home ii the proprietor
Res I. j.. Grace, Col. Smith p. Bankhead-edtor
Memphis Wing VIM. 7. Yancey--editor of the Mem
phis News. T. keefe, NJ. D., Y. A. Carr NJ. d., X Il.
Crockett, lawyer grandson Of Davy Crockett, Thos. :.
Land. NJ u.
This wonderful Plaster does not PAIN blister or
coraie. Wherever il has been introduced ii has SUI
perceded all other patent medicines for chills, aud
driren ouinine OUT II the market!
Unlike Canine, Arsenic and other deieterlous
drugs, this medicine makes quick, radical and per-
feet and is not followed by train Of naladies
than the removed. 1t perfectly harmless
aud be used With perfect safety by all and
ages
The proprietor in introducing the +. NJ. r. in this
community leaves il to make its local reput aton here
by It's own merits and superior claims on the public.
Address G. NJ Dene, Proprietor, Memphis, Tenn.
PRICE,, 81. liberal discount made to the trade.
Sent by mail to all parts Of the country.
Sole wholesale and retail agent for keokuk,
IL. H. AYRES.
Corner Sd and Main street. oct2idw
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-11-20

DAVIES A. HART.
NX7HoLEsALE Dealers in Boots and sho

VIZ HOLESALE Dealers in Boots and Shoes, No.
w rs, Main Street, keokuk, Iowa.
Having located in this city would respectfully
inform the merchants Of the interior that we have
engaged in the above business, having all the fael
tiles Tor purchasing stock directly OF the manu-
faeturers at the lowest figures. 1t is our object and
determination to build up-a large and permanent
trade by keeping on hand large and well assorted
stock making prices low that none can be less
and terms and discounts us liberal as any other
house.
Please call and examine our stock. sepl Sd
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-11-20
Third Street

IIAVING now received my Fall and Winter stock
i L Of Boots and Shoes. prepared to offer SUI
perior Inducements to dealers. Ny stock being ii
rect from first hands will be sold low if not lit
tie lower than any house in the city. | promise to
make il to the advantage Of those desiring 70 par-
chase 10 call ON me before purchasing
Remember, on Third Street, between Main and
johnson, a few doors south Of Ayers Drug Store.
Sept S.-d3mwf w. +. THOMPSON.
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Keokuk Stove Foundry .
WOOD, ESTES Il CO..

ITAVING established Il STovr ForvpRi in ~~-m,x.
| L. the city Of keokuk which is now in H{sZsl
successful operation, are prepared 10 MI or so1
ders for various. styles Of PsFlor md Cook
Stoves, among which Is the Republic Cook Stove.
patented ip 1854, having movable back plate.
with an mir chamber between il and tie oven plate,
the ordinary size taking in two-teet wood. and IN
every respect superior article. Our 'trescent
Premium Stove is also made for long Wood, in n
heavy and substantial manner. aud all Of our heat
ing stoves are Of new and improved patterns. both
for wood and coal.
We respectfully call the attention ~ dealers
throughout the Des MONIES Valley aud the adio'n-
ing eountry.to stock Of Stoves and assure them
that we can sell az cheap AS they buv any where
in the west.
Odd pieces foi our Patterns always be had,
free Of cost when broken by FIRE. nj our Foundry
CORNER OF 18th AND JOHNSON
We also have large assortment ot Tin Ware,
Hollow Ware, Stove Trimmings. sugar Kettles. Dog
Irons, Gratts, &C., &c, al our shops.
NsunERs II AND 90 MAIN -raETT.
Give us h clll and encourage HoaE MANIAC
ruBEs. WOOD. ESTES 60.
keokuk July Is, 1879 Wv
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shaving q Hair Cutting Extraordi-
nary!

ABANDONING AUKEEABLY PEKFUKMED.
- The fayoritc Saloon of George Cabus, on Main
street, below Pursons's Bank, presents sttrac-
tions to the citizens of keokuk- Having obtained
assistants in my business superior to any before
employed in this city, invite the patronage of the
community, ms am satisfied that | shave clean
or, cut hair more handsomely, and shampoon with
more dextery than any barber in the State Of Iowa
Competition challenged GEORGE CABUS.
August %, ls55.-lyd& WIN
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WV. MANNERS.

nYER AND sC0URER On fifth street, on,
IL door below Main, whore nc viii renoyate and
make to appear new, all kinds Of Ladies aud Gen
tlemen's apparel, such Grape, broscha cassimert
and woolen sha is cashmere, silk and merno dress
es rugs piano and table covers, window and damass
curtains, &c.
All Of the above and every other article of cloth
ing colored in any Of the fancy or plain coiors
hope by close attention and knowledge of my bus
mess. to give general satisfaction.
sep lsd6m WIN. MANNERS.
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). ". JOHNSTON.

TTNDEKTAkER, Corner If johnson and ~1a
" Third Streets.
Carries on the business Il Undertaking in all its
branches. He has recently made extensive additions
his stock and perfected his arrangements in every
department
PATENT METALLIC BURIALcAsES
mperyious to air and indestruc,he, highly orna
nented and invaluable for the preservation Of the
dead, well collins of every style and finish fur
nshed 10 order.
iIearses and carriages furnished AMI the entire mr.
rang ments Of the funeral attended TO VIII n requiss
keokuk April II, 1853. dy
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Ottumwa House,
WapEELO COUNTY. low 4

FfNH undersigned having recently purchased "a
J. the above House, would respectfully in III
form the travelling community and the public -
generally that he has rehtted and thoroughly reno
waited the House, and il now prepared to offer as
good accommodations a he country will afford to
all those who may favor him with call; his con
slant attention will be given to render the stay of
all comfortable. His House being large and COM
modous he hatters himself that he give general
satisfaction To his guests.
Connected with this House il
4 GOOD aud Coaanodiols Sa5ls
Where will be kept ~ all times good supply Of
Oats Corn and Timothy Hay, and trusty and ef.
feient Ostler. TH0S. q. GIVEN.
0tumwa, May Z, 1855. w&lawdtf
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BLACKS nTI1I>G.

NTILLIAM GRAHAM ON Third. between ohm
w and Exchange Streets, at the Brick Shop,
would inform the pubic that he il prepared 10 do
all kinds of BIACksMlTnINc IL u neat, durable, and
cheap manner
HORSE sHOEING.
Bring on your lame horse and have them shod
right. From his long and constant practice in this
branch OF the business he tatters himself that he
cannot be excelled By any one IN the country lie
particularly solicits patron age in this line.
lie also Offers his services as Farrirr in nil its
branches.
May 70, 1855. dawly
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CAVE L. SONS
New Publication List.

Mrs, Ann s. Stevens Book, 1.-The Old Home
vi stead. -
"Almack 5 - Tale of English Society. really
delightful work, and that will arouse the cur
osty Of every one tina, moves in the world of fashion
in this country.
ellie; the Human Comedy" By John *
ten Cooke. With Illus tratons.
Reynolds great Story Of the War, Conan Paeha,
or The Viziers Daughter.
Leslie's Gazette Of Fashion, the Beau Monde
for November. noV3