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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06
LOCAL MATTERS.

Mod we remind our city readers that to-
will determine the question, who IS to
arm our couaiy the ensuing f"o years /!
we enilin il upon them to consider
!, before they place men in power, who
b,1,1 they my n3t all from principle
oraciice be opposed TO the Pfohibitory
s,r law. vet il elected would owe their
Nation to that party, and consequently
| !, incnmban, upon themselves to act in
her, with their fricndsl Anti-Temper-
L. men. for the purpose Of securing the
hin, of their own candidates, urge that
|no rance has no,hing to d. with the
.,i1a n issue. Elect their ticket and
!, will he the result! Before a twelve
lgfb the liquor law Of Iowa will be dead
erin Sc3,t county. With a Sheriff OPP
lei to is enforcement, what could its
his expect from its provisions! We
l. said much upon this subject, and trust
1 ser citizens win vpte understan1ingly.
not when too late regret thar they per
I'll .',aiasaives IN vote Cor men, who nm
|,5e =, of opposition Know Nothing
glre system ideally opposing TIE Iper-
/.
l. We lesrn ron the r. l. ADJ. tina
Il. Bersie. so we'll aud favorably known
! steamboat captain on these upper wa
| was struck with paralysis while at
h.. y. Y, few days since. We hope
accommodating captain may speedily
|.ser
Hugh Mccartney has been lodged
\ r Tsl4nI jail far stabbine JAS. r ID
l. his supposed ,ha' the latter cannot
by recover. Oar naghbors hal be-.
| pa h tie g.liavs permanent insti-
[-I.,st Friday was certainly the hottest
ii The .ea.nn, The mercury reached
/ : vFch IS llno,t as high as ever
|eate-e
-irisc r'a,a'y alvisab'e that neither
b. aneung of the result Of to-diy's
sa, n. It may be regarded one Of the
Il uncertain contests he'll in our county
|laauy years, still we shall not be sur
10 see The Temperance ticket pre-
BY from so to 200 majority.
.Thc iue rain Of Saturday, we trust,
BE plIrctto coed off our political friends.
k,t1IIy such as happened to b. caught
4 70 hngg - 90 the parties.
.Tae BGRrrr says thu, If Mr.. Leon
defeated and by NJ. Center il will
an Inrs9 artsc, nightmare Of aston.
len'." S;AO!il4u't b. surprised then Il
beet should have an attack of ID
)aue ne fore aunthertSenty TOUR hours.
|-.The house OF Lewis Saulpaugh, on
+ Island proper, was entered last Wed
j. night by burglars, who stole his pam
pas containing a wallet in which were
ii money.
.NoyELTIEs AT lie CLARE Hall
Pln5rama on exhibition at L. Claire
Is work OF superior merit and We
our citizens viii 60 toni sht and
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06
YALuABLE CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE.

fi'HE Subscriber offers for sale that elegantly finish
i cd and beautifully situated Brick Hoa.e situated
the Corner OF III aud Farnham Streets The house
contains eight rooms. Kitchen, wash house &c. There
is excellent well and cistern the premises. He
also offers for sale the cottage house situated Sew
rooms, cellar &c. he houses will be sold with
lots, at the option of the purchaser, and,
last though not least he offers tn It beautiful cottage
Brady Eleventh Streets, containing six large
rooms, with we, cislern and every convenience for
gcnteei family. together, with All, or part of the
ground There large lot of vines and other yalu-
able shrnbbery. all young and healthy around the
house The 4bose property is consdered the best in
the city, and from the beauty 6f its location ami its
proximity to business cannot daily in val
ne. ABopportunty SELDOM met with, is here offered
to such us wish 10 secure pleasant residence. To
CRsn pracR ,sERs great bargains uW be piEea. For
particulars apply Ut the new factory on the Cornc. Of
Sd and FarnhuH Streets.
d. BRANCONIER.
uaycpnort July a3d ,s55din
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06

Many times the want of u knowledge Of
:, ords makes children use beautiful and u
nioue language A little 81 we know had
her foot get asleep as il wHs usually term
cd She shouted to her mother saying,
Mamma my foot is dissy'
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06

SPLENDID LOT, being corner Of 4lh and lie Claire
- Street. to lease for years. rene wabls build
ing taken ut valuation at end ofter. This lot is 100
BY "a fee running ON sth to Depot. Terms Easy.
ALSO. Eass OF the first Block OF Lots North of Col
lege grpund west side Of Brady Street, to Lease
for 10 .esrs.
July 10 EiDS e. STEWART.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06

A most distressing accident occurred last
week in daguerreotype saloon, Washing,
ton street, Boston, A LADY named Kussei
had lust had the daguerreotype OF her nue.
daughter, three years old, taken, and was
waiting to have it completed, when the
child who was upon settae pitched over the
back, and through the window into Wash
in pton street, distance of forty feet. Inc
child died almost instantaneously.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06

EATH Of HORACE GREELEY's MOTHER.
learn from gentleman jus, from
ll,1uqnc county. that the mother OF Hor-
"reeiey died at Wayne, Erie county
.o,h the 27th nit. She was quite nged
mad been in feeble health for several
E Her funeral obsequies took place
E.erdIy. Iacheus Greeley, the father
hoface, is still living &Bufaio Express.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06

pCa RI. CoTEMponARtEs.- we admire
aa'iity with which our II. |. cotcmpo-
'es aaopt their editorial from other pa
|, out as neither Of them sees lit to re pre-
4 'he other for the illegitimate practice,
laps II is none Of our business to at
10 'heT observation-disclosures Ga
nave observed The fact alluded to by
'u'ets with pleasure, rather than other
as There has been manifest improve
+. ~ III The papers here which have adopt
y" ~ practice Of appropriating editoria
\ o'Ners,--R I. Advertiser,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06
Darietp..

lNIGARS & TOBAcCO.-5's as and pound lump.
~ superior Missouri and Virginia Honey DE chew
ing aud smoking Tobaecos. Also few thousand Jxs-
NY LIND, L0SDoS CuBAsos and NeptuDos Cigars, very
choice and cheap, forsaie by
June % J. WEAVER, Jr, IL co.
ICE CREAM, CONFECTIONERY, &c.
MRS. Il. BLAKEMoREi Is now prepared to serve
vi Ice Cream, Lemonade, Soda, Cream Beer,
aud Cakes, to all those who may favor her with call
a. her confectionery on Second near Rock Island ST.
ConfectioDaries ofall kinds constantly on hand.
Davenport, June 18th, 1855 In
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06
EMIGRANTS TO IOWA
All Want Good and Reliable Mans.

IIENS. Williams Co.'S Township Maps are the
bost. being compiled from the United States Sur
yeys, Official Information, and personal rccounos-
showing the streams roads towns. post Offices
county seats, works OF Internal Improvement etc.
etc Being Published within the state arc, faet, the
cul. teabie and complete
MAP OF IOWA.
Being REGULAR! appointed agents for the sale OF
these ms ps we prepared TO Iurnisb them to the
trade at the publishers lowest wholesale rates, by
the single copy. Also:
200 doz. J H. Cotton 4 Co. aud Ensign, Bridgman
Fannings maps Of the United states, Western States
ard the states Of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Mis-
souri,: and Territories of Minnesota, Kansas and Ne.
braska. Fors.e, wholesale or RETAIL BY
WARREN x RHAWN.
Booksellersan and Stationers Dcale rsin Wall Paper.
Window Shades, etc. Illinois street Rock Island,
Post oaice, davenport Ap. 81
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06

be President has recognized Charles E.
'1t as Cpnsut OF Brunswick and Lunen-
i9r'he States OF Michigan and Iowa
The Territory OF Minnesota.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
IN ACRES well timbered, II mlesfrom Muscatine
WON Iowa Cty r0nd, and
$40 Prairie. unimproyed on Upton Road.s3 miles
from Muscalne. ali of which win be sold at great
bargain ifapplied for soon.
-ALSo:-
400 Acresn one body, on stage route tn Muscatne
from Davenport. Also 100 acres all uniinpfoved;
tiinberand prairie the river, miles from stone
coal. grst ard mill. To be sold cheap and long
credit.
-ALS0:-
Several lots to MT pu rchasers. notimprovednear
Town, and 400 acres, fine for grazing adjoining hi
zer's, on Upton road. in Scott county.
-ALso:-
Lots on Brady. adjoining Colleg. Square, on th
Hill. Long Leased years.
-ALSo:-
Small Houses and Lots fors sale cheap.
-ALSo:-
Lot Corner of Perry and 7th Street, large and fine
view. Terms easy Apply TO
June IL EADS & STEWAED.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06

Quaktress, one hundred years Of age
Y preached at meeting in Southport
Hand.
We see il stated that Henry Ward
cNer in sermon recently preached by
SAID he wished to BE- fully understood
IS people, that he served them not as
MINISTER Of sect, but If the truth. 81
POI he declared, Calvinist, a Armen-
a U Per5llis', Uni'ar,ln. a Pelagi1n +,
Seedenbprgan; bnt am Simply
lry Ward B".cher, preacher of the
lp'l believer of til Lord Jesus Christ,
hyng To make other people believe in
that is all /"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06
Great Excitement at
MlTCHELL'S EMPORIUM!

Nov is the time TO get the worth Of your money.
IN Weare determined to sell of ut VERY LOW
PRICES what few goods We have left, in order TO
make ample room for our Stocks OF Fall and Winter
Goods. We intend TO go East about the Goth of the
present month. ana Eant all the zee can get as
well as the room for the new goods. Gall soon and
improve this great opportunity ofbuying goods
at these yer! Low Prices.
II. F. & T. W, MITCHELL.
Inly IL. IL DE-
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06

VN0 WHOEVER WILL BRING THE OFFENDER
l. TO JUSTICE. threatening letter has been
sent to Strasberger d. Loeyenstein. Wholesale aud
Retail deslersin ready made clothing aud Gents Fur
nisiing Goods, No. Le Claire Row, Davenport, for
selling their goods 25 per cent. lower than any other
store in the city. Theyw llnot be frightened intim
idated by any sueh threats. They intend to connue
the same practice as long The! please, and from
TINS time 10 make still further reduction. They
warrant their goods as represented Come anejudge
for Yourself From this date they intend to make
still further reduction and sell Mt 80 per c.nt lower
than any other house haseysr offered AsiouishBgl!
low prices at the Great Western Clothing House.
june 26 IS dly SrRAsBERGER 81 LoEYEss,EIH.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06
WOYE WIRE FENCE.

CANpLES of this new article OF Fencing now to
- be seen at J. A. BOYD & CO., Stove Store corner
Of Rock Island and Second Streets, where order Will
be received by the quantity AT Lowell prices, adding
fraight This Fence will cost FOR the best quality about
sl 'ss ner rod when set which is little mare than
ynod heard Fence and will last an ase. Apply
so'N II. S. SLAYMAKER. Agent
Tor the Lowell Wire Fence Co.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06

A new apartment in the Vatican at Rome
is hung with tapestry which was presented
TO the Pope by the Sultan Of Turkey.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06
LOTS TO LEASE

IN Gurley s Subdivision OF Russells Land.
WILL lease for 10 Years, Lots on Brady, Main md
4 Harrison Streets, running through the whole term;
the as beautifully situated aud the low rates
which they offered. will enable any one to
get cheap home convenient the business part Of
the city. Apply to GEORGE J.. NICHOLS,
Corner OF Main and secoi d Streets.
June 90, S55.dtl
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06
REMOVAL,

TINE undersigned have removed their Urge stock
L ofesroceries, into their new brick building
corner Second and Perry streets, where they i'll be
pleased TO attic nd the wants of thcirc stomers.
BAEkLEY. THOMPSON d co.
DAVENPORT, July -, Ie55. dim GIN
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06
NOTICE.

TN III Books accounts and soeR of merchandise of
THE IOWA BOOK Rooms,
No. 20 Brady BET. end and 3rd SIS.
davenport, Iowa.
having been transferred 10 tue undersigned. all per
sons having claims against the above establishment
previous 10 the 10th rsi. are requested to present
them for settlement aud all accounts ewing will be
received atthe o.d stand b! The subscribers.
mo lbls5J ELI ADAMS & co.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06
HOUSES, HOUSES,
-~-0

nor SALE terms IN reasonable this nhas ever
II before been offered in this market. $50 heaili-
full BUILDING LOTS in Eads' additioaIo "e. Bay-
enport rarging III size from 80 feet b. l5G 10 md
acres These iotsa fine for gardens rural h,,tses
and affording some oflhe most mag Dicem SITES TT
Fancy R.siteH ces any where TO be io,.nd il
the vicinity of Davenport. The 'erms ssss /.
thai The very small Of $50 down aid iony.tc:cr
red payments will secure beautiful home that will
daily rise in value. Cab on
June - ,55 EADS & STENAnT.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06

|NlaD t. Boys -Wa) resp ctei! 1t
! ~ who conducts himself well, who
ba',t. dIitgrnt, and shedien, in all things.
the boy who is making an effort con-
ply u respect his father, and hey him,
FeVar be may direct to b. done. II is
'aoy who lea Is 40 effort untried to I'M
+ hlusri; in knowledge and wisdom eV-
eay, wha IS busy and active in endeavor-
r. Do go5A acts towards others Show
bay who gbePs his parents. " h IS dill
\, VINO respects agn, who always has u
ply deposition, aud who applies him
|'irl'g ntiy IN ct wis Tom, and To do good
rds others: ln4, If h is not respected
beloved bY everybody, then there Is no
tnlaJ A. truth in this world. Ramrm-
Fha', BOYS, and YOU will BE- res rected by
Is, and grow UP and become useful
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06
Great Bargains.

LAND FOR SALE.
c0 ACRES W or. 10 Town so East, le
lou miles from town, I'm: spring, and land rich,
,n'y $3.50 peraere cash. Applyto
June u '55 EADS STEWART.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06
BaautifuI Small Farm,

90 ACRES, part of well improved. 40 acres tim
on Der, only Al miles from the city. Terms easy.
July 10 E.&S.
ALSO:
30 Acres miesfrom city, gu Dubuque road. This
will be sold ut bargain. Z. & S.
ALSO.
Gao Acres being s. w. I and S. of ". w. OF Sec.
20, I. 20, X. r. Near Waicou To be sold cheap.
July 10 EADS s. STEWART.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06
Books \ Stationery.

I)ERFoRATED Paper;
L White and Assorted Colors;
For sale at
May 30, 1855 No. lie Claire Block.
BOXES ofPaipts;
ID Osbornes Water Colors;
English ditto;
Cheap Toy Paints; For sale
may 80 AtNo.7 lie Claire Block
SARGENT'S Standard Reader;
- Smiths illustrated Astronomy;
Afdllsnpply received and For Sale
may 81 No. Z lie Claire Block.
S4TRA Bound Lcd2ers;
IL Journals;
Day Books;
Common Full Bound ditto;
Common Cheap do do
Tavern REGISTERS; For sale
may 30 No. ? lie Claire Bio.k
- EcEiPr Books, Bill Books;
III Books Of Blank Notes;
sheets OF Blank Notes and Drafts;
Ditto Bills Lading; For sale
may 30, 1855 Al No. 7 lie Claire Block
JUST Received BY Express at No. 7 lie Claire Block,
u lot Of large Legal Envelopes;
Tracing Cloth; Bill Books, etc
Also Agricultural Publications. consisting Of
Landscape, Gardening; Farm lmpiementsand
Homes for the People; New Works;
May Flower, by III. Beeeher stowe;
Western Tourist, etc; Maps of Iowa.
Henn, Williams " Co. ,Township,fo for Families, ION
Rollers and Davenport Directory;
June4 w. II. HOLMES r Co.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06
For Sale Cheap.

o Close out 20 pairs assorted Size Blocks, single,
double and terrible Sheers, 20' 0 lbs. Extra
Manila and Cotton Rope seven fishing seines com.
peie 25 YARDS to 65 do in length and from to ~ feet
in width The above articles will be disposed ofiow-
or than the same articles be purchased for in the
Eastern market with freights added.
Enquire al Burnell q Gillet's Saw Mil.
K. z. GlLBET.
Davenport, July 18th, less, d'aw.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06
German Dance House and 2 Lots for Sale |!

MR.. C. HE'LL, is DESTROYS of .'elosing out'' this
vi we'll known establishment. and we now offer
bargain. Come one, ALL as the property is
10 be sold, and here is chance for speculation
For particulars inquire of
Juls IL EADS& STEWART.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06

NJriGE.
fI'HE undersigned have this day formed a co.part-
l. nership Under the name snd sly l. OF
Eli ADAMS d 90
for transaetiEg general Book Pdpera Statiore cry
mn u Book C0mnissi,u bush esS.al the nd biishmem
known as Tie owa Book K CONS. No 80 adv street
UAyTSYoRT, Iowa.
Ell ADAMS. Davenport,
CHA RLES ADAMS, Phla.
mo. 10, 1855 diff
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06

Lots in lie Claire.
Z LOTS block in central part of the city. for sale
y Jne II cheap. Apply 10 ADS q STEWART.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06
Hydraulic Cement.
5000 REWARD!

nR Water Lime, kept constantly on hand and for
" sale BY
June 29if BURROWS & PRETTYMAN
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06

NEW CLOTHING HOUSE,
nN BRADY STREET, third food from Sd street.
" We are now opening stock If ready made
Clothing, manufactured ~ W. +. Jennings, Broad.
way, New York of the best material and IN his best
stle which we shall sell at the LOW EST PRICES.
Gentlemen in tied 10 call ana examine our stock.
Davenport, Junc 80 d II Hill q eco.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06
FOR SALE,
For Sale.
so Lots for Sale.

so Lots for Sale.
THE undersigned Offer for sale 50 desrab lots in
L their additions TO City of Davenport, on liberal
terms-a credit of and years will be given TO
parties v ho will build this season.
June 10Th, 1855 COOK SARGENT.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06

The following letter wns written by c.
NJ. Clay, Of KY, when about to start for
Rockcastle county, where Rev. John G.
Fee had been prevented from speaking, and
where Mr.. Clay and himself had been mott.
fled they MUST not come to speak! He did
go--dd speak to large audience and was
not molested. At the moment Of lis de-
parture, with the prospect Of a bloody and
unequal conflict before MIN, he sent the fol.
lowing characteristic letter to the Cincin-
natl Gazette:
rrrrrn rnnn n.nnrnc NJ nr.u
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06

Model Farm for Sale.
Uaimproyed Lind.

H0 ACRES being sosth Of S. f. an !. S.
l. w W. section ~, T. -. Z. 81 miles from the
city. Terms easy. EADS d STEWART.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06
Beautiful Little Farm for Sale.

Oh ACRES being L. s. w. S. &c, 7. 20, n. R.
ONE. miles rom In city, 70 be sold cheap, II
applied for soon. EADS & STEWART.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06

A II Notes due US, that paid renewed before
LIST OF June will be hand to Cook and Dillon
for Collection b. legal process.
May, lrst. 1855. COOK SARGENT
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06
NOR sale W. offs W ia3.79,I;
l. OctH by WHITAKER & GRANT.

A FARM in Blue Grass, on the Muscatine road 6
~ miles from Tow
IG0acres GIde once, 1870 unde renliivation;
40 acrestin YER; watered by running streams;
For sale ilS aata.eous; AppiYto
~ WHITAKER d GRANT.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06

sa OR GO Acres. highly improved, only 3miles from
')b the city, n good road. Good Frame dwell
ing. stories high. rooms, stable c0rncribs. sheds,
and 100 Young Fruit Trees. Terms easy. Appl! TO
July 10 EALS d STEWART.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06
Fort Des Mcines Land Agency.

Cook g. SARGENT, Davenport.
Cook, SALGENT & PARKER, Rock Island. =
Cook, SAL jEsr & DowKEY, 10. City, 10.
Cook, SAR, MT &, ,ox, Ft d. Moines, 10.
May Sd, 1858
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-06

SALT! sALrg SALT!!!
lna BARRELS Salt, for sale. ,v ,,
lUU Jya4 b.. w. NELLY
III Iy o. b. & W. KELLY.
~ pn sa PRIME r. & w. KELLY.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-08-11
Bank Paper Currency.

We stated q few days since that the
abundant crops, aud immense business Of
the West for the coming season W ould re-
quire very great incre. Sc in the curren.
cy ri the country. and we expressed the
opinion that the Banks east of the Mis-.
ssssippi could safely furnish all the cir
culating medium that will be required
But our people must not forget to bear in
mind that shinplaster manufactures and
wild cat banks of every description will
try to take advantage of the times, and
hood The country with their worthless rag.
Arrangements arc already on foot al va
r1ous points and in different sections d
ioe country to supply the West, and es
pecially our own destitute and unpro,ec.
ted State with such circulating medium
and ere long the people of Iowa may ex
pect 10 see countless patches Of this trash
brought into our State, and strenuous e.
forts put forth by spectators and money
shaverf to put it in circulation. We
sherefore, caution our readers in advance
against all such spurious AID or HESS
issues OF shinplaster trash. Our citizens
must necessarily suffer some inconveni.
snce Tor the want of Banking Institutions
OF our own; but We think they can safe
" depend for the present season on OBJ
tanning . fair supply Of currency in the
paper OF reliable banking Institutions Of
established reputation,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-08-11
Ito Contractors

T.HE Undersigned is prepared and will contin-
ne 10 receive, until August 18th, proposai,
for the construction OF the Road. bed of The frs,
Division Of the Keokuk, M. Pleasant and Nn,.
catine Railroad. I'D work TO consist of Clear
ing Grubhng, Grading, and Masonry.
Plan, proiles and spec fcalions, may be seen
at The Office OF the Engineer, IN Keokuk, after
August jst.
Said work wall be let in specific Jobs, or BY
Sections, or as whole, as may be deemed hest
Tor the interest OF the company.
Contractors will state, IL, their proposals, the
time when they will be ready TO begin the work
IN the event of it, being given to them.
The company reserves the light. at the letting.
OF m iki"g such disposition Of the bids as may
be deemed best for It's in,erests
All proposals will be sealed
J X. HOREISH
Gen. Agent K. Mt. P. and NJ X. r. Co.
Ihs newspapers In Keokuk. Nj Pleasant
MuscatIhe md Davenport will please copy aud
charge 10 the company.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-08-11
Markets.

New YORK. Aug. 8.h.-Flonr-P ices
trhe lover, with sales OF $4,000 bio a.
Sta { al IS to SIS 25.
Grain Wheat m arket unchanged and
active, q previous rates; Southern white
81 10 to So l2 Corn-prices are trihe
higher, With sales al 83c 10 Csc; Oa,s dull.
Provisions Pork market dull. with de.
clinlng tendency; sales 400 bol. Bee
unchanged, with moderate d. mand at pre-.
vious rates: L,rd firm.
Sr. LOUIS. Aug. Flour-3o bbl.
suptriine sc So No sales OF city mills
Wheat S,les OF III bags wet ST.; qOo
do good 81 90, ls6 prime at 81 30; la
at same; 400 bushels at ST. SO, and pur.
bases made for Peoria.
Cons les of 100, SO and 1000 bsp,
mixed al Sac; 397 white 68 aud CSC; 4S2
do 7Oc, new gunnles included.
Oats-Ssles OF 100, 100. III and I2o
SKIS al 43c; 224 and 293 do 4ac; 80 at
40: 1873 do 38c. sacks returned; les
poor DOC; sc choice 45c per bushel.