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Council Proceedings.
CouScu RooM,
April sth, 1856.
Council met.

toUNCu Room,
April sth, 1856.
Council met.
Present, the Mayor and Aldermen Bridg-
man, ilaines, Mckee, Newton, Fulton aud
Tlmbermun.
The report of the Wharf Master, showing
the receipts of wharfage for the month Of
march to be SAC 90, was received. Report
accepted and the Wharf Master allowed
81 Is, his per centage.
Estimate No. Of the work Of John Car
roll for grading on Sd ST., was received and
the contractor allowed S340 80.
Estimate No. Of the work Of Patrick De-
lany, furnishing broken rock for repairing
the McAdamized streets, was received and
Deiany allowed S4l3 co.
\ petition was received from p. W. Potter
and others asking for the immediate grading
AMI paving Of the alley through block 81,
VIII areup3n the following resolution was
adopted:
Resolved, That the City Engineer be d.
reeted to advertise for proposals for the
grading and paving of the alley through
BLOCK No. 81, and 10 contract for said work,
payment TO be made for said work when the
special tax for sand grading and paving shall
lie collected from the owners Of the lots on
sail alley, the City guaranteeing the collec
lion Of said tax.
Ordinance No. 81, entitled an Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 10, entitled an Or
dnance concerning Licenses, was passed
The Special Committee appointed 70 con-
FER with J. 4 +. Creighton in regard to u
modification of their contract for the grading
Of 81 Il. from Concert To the north line OF
Orleans St., reported back to the Council the
papers in relation thereto without making any
Recommendation in regard 10 the same,
whcreupon, on motion, said papers were re-
ferred to the next City Council.
The following bills were allowed, viz:
i. s. Merriam, copies OF deeds, - 80.
Mckinney d Runner, for Gas, 50.
p. Martin, per centase on special tax,
Sll Al.
Rankin & Miller, Attorneys fees, SD.
keokuk Gas Light and Coke Co., for %
public lamps months, $500.
f. j. Folsom, balance due as Street Super
VISOR, @2ol IS.
Judges and Clerks Of annualeection, SIG.
The Mayor was authorized to contract with
j. b. Knight for the completion of the cul-
vert on johnson between Twelfth and Thir-
teonth streets.
The following resolutions were adopted,
to-wt:
Resolved, That the sum Of $500 be al
lowed the Recorder for extra services during
tie past year.
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Iowa Republican Platform.

United in a common resolve TO maintain Right
against Wrong, ami believing in the determination
of yirtuous and intelligent people to sustain jas
tce we declare
i. That Governments are instituted among men
70 the inaIienable rights Of Life Liberty aud
the Pursuit II Happiness.
. That The mission Il the Republican Party IS
10 maintain the Liberties Of the People, the Soycr-
eighty IF the States aud the PerPetuity of the
Union
3. That under the Constitution and nv light
Freedom alone is National.
i. That the Federal Government being one Of
limited powers, derived wholly from the Constitu-
ton, s agents should construe thas powers strictly
and never exercise doubtful ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
lnexped ent and dangerous
.. That Il this plain Jefcrsonian and early pol
icy were carried out the Federal Government would
relieve Itself Of all responsibility for the existence
Of Slavery, which Republicanism insists that il
should and means that 1t shall do and that re
garding Slavery in the States local institutions
beyond our reach and above our authority, but rec
ognizsng II Of vital concern 70 every citizen its
relation 70 the Nation, we viii oppose It's spread
and demand that ali National Territory shd he FREQ
. That The Repeal IF the Missouri Compronse
and the refusal Of the Slave Power 10 abide hy the
principles on which that repeal was profassediy
based, make the National Domain the battle ground
between Freedom and Slavery, ard while Repubi-
cans stand on national basis. ami viii mani
lest and msiutaiu national srfit they viii shrink
from no conflict and hirk responsibility on this
issue.
:. That the SLAVE Power. and the present national
Administration aud IL adherents having violated
tins policy and the principles which il is based
~ disregard 81 lBW ard ts OVID profession, bv an
invasion Of the state aud personal rights ana bv
breaking solemn covenants has forced upon the
county the lfsAe, whether Freedom shall b limited
rs the lree States. or slavery to the Slave States
and made that Issue absorbing and paramount.
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TeIegrnptic News.

BALrmoRE, April THE four-story ware
house in Baltimore street, opposite Hanover,
was destroyed by fire last night. The build
ing was occupied by Harry, Howe & Co.,
boot and shoe dealers--loss $50 600, and G..
A. Narder & Co.. hatters-loss $40 600. full
~ insured. The carpet warehouse adjoining
was broken in by falling walls, and the stock,
owned bY Mcdowell 4 Co., much damaged.
4 clothing warehouse in the rear was also
crushed, and the stock, owned by Wesen-
feldt & Co., injured. Entire loss estimated
at 5000 900.
WAsniScroS, April 7.--Messrs. Oliver,
Sherman and Howard, of the Kansas Inyes-
tgating Committee, having asked to be ex-
cused from serving on tho Standing Com
mittees, the following were appointed in
their places: On Elections, Mr.. Savage, on
Foreign Affairs, Mr.. Stanton, on Ways and
Means, Mr.. Billinghurst. Mr.. Houston was
appointed on Committee on Accounts vice
Ms. Cadwallader, ana Mr.. Clark on Military
Affairs vice Mr.. Stanton.
LOUISVILLE, April o.-Our city election on
Saturday last resulted in favor of the Amer
lean ticket by $50 majority. The aggregate
vote polled was only 2096. Everything pass
ed off quietly, and there was the best Of
feeling manifest throughout the entire day.
River rising with feet 6 inches water in
the canal.
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FI,ilE undersigned having located himself at the
L old stand of w. d N. Leslie, on Main street,
would inform his friends and the public generally,
that he will keep constantly on hand complete as
sostnent Of Family Groceries embracing every thing
in that line which he sell reasonable terms
as they can be had in the city.
10. DAVIS,
keokuk March 5. Man-st bet. 9TH sth.
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uOvE,s IHTffoyED PATENT

IANNS
w f are proprietors Ct the above patent for the
w State of Iowa, and are prepared to contract
for the erection Of Railway OF Highway bridges Of
any length Of span from 90 feet to 500 feet IN any
part of the State. As the above bridges have been
adopted on most of the Railroads in the United
States we deem comment as their strength, dura-
bility and cheapnoss unnecessary. All conmunica-
tiops on the subject will receive prompt attention
Address STONE BOOMERS BlGNGTON,
feb2sd6m Davenport, Iowa
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RE NJ OyAL.

4 STAR CLOTHING ST0RE.-H sTRAus
~C 4 CO. have removed their stock Of Clothing
~ and Furnishing Goods from their old stand
to No IS Main door 70 s :. Billings, where
they will be happy 10 their old friends and many
We. Our spring stock will be- received at al
early day, when shall present unusual ad ANITA
ges the trade feb2yd
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N0TIGI.

T1HE Prcsbytery Of Keokuk will hold its next
l. stated meeting in the city Of heokpk on the ID
Thursday (l0th) of April next, at o clock, r. NJ
The churches are requested to send their records,
statistical reports, commissioners and contingent
funds and their contributions for church extension
If yet paid q. c. BEAMAA,
Mehi2 div STUFFED Clerk.
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CARD.

/ HAVE this day disposed Of my entire interest IN
J. the drug business to L. H. Mchenny, also my m
terest in he manufacture and sale of Ii. X. Gill
more's Mamaluke Liniment, and Vegetable Anti
Bilious Pills, and take pleasure In recommending
him to the public one deserving 81 their patron
age. "a u hoNAHh'
surhiTdtf
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wherever used. Read the following letter
SrRISG PRAIRIE, March 9th, 1876.
II. X. Fillmore
DEAR SIR II feel myself under the greatest OBJ
legation TO inform the public what your medicines
are doing in and about String Prairie. ! have add
ministered to both and beast, and it has had
the desired effect. Your Cholera and Diarrh9a Mix
ture il the best / have used your Turkish
Lniment ia than it's accommodation in your
circular. | have used il with great success in
ely case. ! must mention one / left your house
Tuesday the 18th Of the present month, my
way home. After night ! called in haste to
sec q child of Mrs. Newell they had waited two
days for my return and would have no one else. II
was one of the mast severe eases Of Erysipeas.
had but little or no hopes If It's recovery. With
re uctaneo I administered; / used The Turkish Lin
iment inwardly and outwardly as free as my judg
ment dictated. After strangling for two days and
two nj gh's TO the establishment of many the child
was better. IL is the fifth day and the child is
about is play. L. =. MATTHEWS.
aurs-dawi IL
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nIANnIITION.

A C0-PARTNERsIiIP heretofore existing under
"A the name Of McKenny a Runner, Is this day
dissolved, by mutual consent. All claims against
the old firm will be cancelled by i. /. Nc
kenny who viii in future conduct the bushes, and
who is authorized to settle the business Of the
old firm r.. !. MckENAI,
III. III. RUNNER.
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NnlIce.

II HAVE sold my stock Of Furniture, and entire
| interest in the Furniture business to Mr.. c. $.
ABnorr Of the Gate City Furniture Rooms. thank
my friends and customers for their many fayors and
cordially recommend Mr. Abbott to their future ia
vor and patronage. X. WILSEY.
Feb I3e~dtf
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LIME, LIME =!

WE the undersigned, would inform our fl
w and the public in general, that We haya
burned a kiln Of first rate lime, and will constl
keep on hand full supply Of said article durin
season. Orders respectfully solicited.
kilns the first below the corporation limits.
mcha4dd6m b. NV ART d
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TO THE PUBLIC.

Having disposed of our entire stock of Groceries
to 10. Davis we recommend him to old custom
aud the public generally, satisfied that they viii
find him correct in business. afeady salesman, per
feet gentleman aud ia every way deserving OF then
patronage mbl2dtf w. x N. LESLIE.
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LIS, y. CAvESDER, JAS. sHI
BOOTS AND SHOES,

WHOLESALE DEALERS, No. 43 Main
w corner Of Pine street, ST Lofts, Mo-, I'D
receiving their Spring stock, which il Of sui
quality and style, being manufactured espeeisI
our order. Comprising choice assortment 4
dies, Misses and Chiidren's fine stock. also q
assortment Of Gents aud Ladies Philadelphia
All Of which they will sell TO prompt men
cash at small advance over eastern prices.
An examination Of our stock Is solicited.
ncb3i DIV
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The Gate city agar INST the World
Keokuk Mattress Manufactory|
"A. C.. Orr

| > now man ufacturing Mattresses IF every desc
L tion Spiral Spring, turled Hair, Wooden, Felt
Cotton, Moss, Birch, shuek and Straw, Of the
quality. Pillows and holsters Of all kinds A
Comforts and Feathers.
Hotel and Steamboat orders promptly attended
and all articles manufactured or soid ut my 81 s
lshment will be offered at fair terms, and waryJ,
ed. | challenge the production II superior WIN
any establishment Of the kind in the Western col
try. You are respectfully invited to call and ex1
inc specimens Of my work. Wareroom corner
Fourth street and Exchange.
have In operation newly invented and expens)
machinery, which enables me to manufacture b
ter work at more liberal rates, than inferior wd
other wise manufactured can be afforded for. Ma
rial for Bedding etc. prepared by machinery lis mi
uniformly and perfectly prepared, and the VIC
far superior in quality.
Wholesale and Retail.
March 10 1860 dawiy
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ordinance NO. ST.

An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. l6, entitled
:" An Ordinance concerning License.
Be it ordained by the City Council Of the city Of
hcoiluk,
Sec /. That the eighth provision Of section one
Of ordinance No. l6, relating to 'al exhibitions
of rope and wire dancing, tricks Of legerdema n 4,
gh Of hand, and all similar e1hi billions, " be
blton shall pay for license not less than twenty
dollars than seventy five dollars for each
exhibition.
Sec. 2. That the ninth provision of section one
fornanoes exhibitions" be so amended that
every person exhibiting such performance, shall
pay for license not less than hundred dollars,
nor more than two hundred dollars for each day 5
performance.
Passed April sth. 1856
ID. ". KILB0URNE, Mayor
Attest, b. s. MERRIAM, City Recorder.
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> OOn IA e X 4 q T. : OF NJ "
O.UUU GOODS.
Davis, Moody & Co,
Wholesale dealers in
Dry Goods.
BOOTS, SHOES AND HATS,

II SOITH WATEk NIHfETs
Between Michigan and " abash Aycnues,j
Being O Branch Of the House of
:. G. DAVIS CO.,
OF st. Louis whose experience Tor the past twenty
five wears. together with ample means, give NJ ia
cities IN the purchase OF goods rarely equaied, and
second 10 none other.
We would assure all purchasers That our Ware
house il unusually extensive, which enables K
ofer large and complete M assortment ~ eaeh of
the lines IF goods above named eau be found in
this murke, and that our goods are entirely new
bought in the best markets and we will guarantee
entire satisfaction ia prices apd terms, to all who
may fayer Ms With their patronage
nnr@-lh I'm
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FINHE undersigned have this dsy for med co par.
pership as Wholesale and Retail Df uggists. un-
der the ma me and firm of Wilkinson a Marshall,
and will conduct business at the store lately occu
pied by Mr.. Horace II. Ayres, corner Of Main and
Third streets, X eokuk.
ANDREW J. WILKINSON,
RICHARD MARSHALL
keoluk Iowa, Feb. 4th, 1856
Notice.
7 HAVE this day sold to Messrs. Wilkinson L
i Marshall my stock Ut goods and interest in the
store cornsrof Main and Third streets, ! desire to
return my sincere thanks to those Of my friends who
have favored me with their patronage, and i would
respectfully ask continuance OF the same TO these
gentlemen who have Income my successors.
II. III. AYRES.
keokuk, Iowa, February 4th, 1855
Notice.
d EFERRING 10 the above announcements, the
i L subscribers beg leave to say that they
receiving and will continue TO receive by the usual
channels throughout the season, full assortment
of Drugs Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dyestnfs, Win
dow Glass q lass Ware, Brushes, perfumery, surgi
cal Instruments, 6c &c, particulars of which will
be given in future advertisements.
WILKINSON & MARSHALL,
Successors of IL. III. Ayres, cor. Main and Sd sts.
,Yt~u a T,y2f
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OFFICE corner Of Main and Second Streets, W
~ stair.
CAPITAL:
Commercial Insurance Company sl0a, oeo.
Ttna Insurance Company, $500 900.
Star Insurance Company, $50 600.
Hartford Fire Insurance Company, $500 009
lima Life Insurance Company $4,000.
Policies issued on DWELLING, stores and merchaI
dine, in city and country. Marine and Life Insur-
ance effected reasonable terms.
apr4dim W. W BELkNAP. Agent.
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w g's ney fssns ep, s" Ess sss Of
Naeheron d GoDstantine's
Lewis Richards
jules Nuets
James Stoddart +"
IL + Cowefoys
Il. ID. johnson
X. Perry's
ard other calebrntrd makers, in Gold and Silvet
ses. Also large stock Of cheaper Watches, a
best styles. Also every description of Jewelr1
he latest styles Of the finest TO the cheapest qua
Also Table and Pocket Cutlery, Plated spoons
Forks, Clocks. Watch Materials, spectaoles, Pts
Accordeons, &c
Dealers will find it TO their advantage to exar
our stock as we can sell as cheap any Eas
house, ana no one has good an assortment To 81
from. DUHME 4 CO.,
Importers and Wholesale Dealers, No 1870 Mali
Cincinnati, q.
mch3l DIV.
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Resolved, That the City Engineer be iu-
structed to advertise for proposals. for the
work of building so much of the culvert on
Third street at Oes Moines, as is necessary in
order to carry on the grading of said Third
street.
Council adjourned to Saturday, April 10Th,
at seven O'Clock, p. NJ
b. 5. MERRIAM, City Recorder.
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STORE TO LET.

7 HAVE on Main street, adjoining Messrs. Csdy
l Jones 4 Peck, exeeient store for rent.
Ii eighty feet deep, twenty feet wide, and three
stories high above the basement, and an eligible
house FIR heavy business For terms inquire Of
Cady, Jones y Peck. Of the undersigned
apr5-dlw o. III. PERRY
MgssRs. EDITORS Permit me LAY the pub
lie hal / am in receipt Of general assortment
OF Boots, Shoes and Brogans, eomprisiug all va
fietios, and am prepared 70 gave such bargains as
will compel the trade to say that ! reap but little
advantage from the recent advance goods and,
It is already understood that at the Third Street
Boo, and Shoe Store the b.s, bargains be had,
/ wlll only say 10 the trade call and me before
purchasing elsewhere. W. +, THOMPSON.
Il f
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Tns Drs Noryrs VALLEY VINO is issued froi

Tne DFs MafSEs VALLEY WHO is issued from
this oaica every Wednesday has extensive and in
ereasius circulation throughout the DesMones Val
ley as well as in the rest Of the State and the Uni
Cd states, and as medium Of advertising is not
surpassed. subscription price 80 per annum in
advance
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spring and summer of 1886.


NJ. HUTCHINSON. DEWEY
HUTCHINSON DEWEY,
MERCHANT PAlL0RS,
THIRD street, between Main aud Johnson, keo-
kuk. Iowa, have just reviewed al their Fashionable
Tailoring and Furnishing establishment, choice
anl excellent supply Of Broadcloths, Cassimcres.
Nestings, and Gentlemens Furnishing Goods, of ali
descriptions, and guarantee that their work shall b.
done in the most approved aud satisfactory
They are constantly receiving the New York and
Philadelphia fashions, and respectfully solicit all
who desire good work and the best material give
them call Az nts for
Francis Mahan's System Of Garment
Cutting.
Also, Reports Il Fashions
aprl0-dty HUTCHINSON DEWEY
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1--WE HUNDRED bbls winter apples for sale at
Il decls HUSTON, HAWKINS & Hu6ToN's.
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The Des Moines river is on a high.
There is abundant water in the channel for
large classes of boats. We are daily ex-
pecting to see boat come putting up to our
wharf. Hurry up your steamboats,, gentle
men, Fl. Des Moines Statesman.
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~ Mrs. Margaret Browning, aeed ora
hundred and thirieen years, died III Jackson
county, Ga, Oh the I'd alt.
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GOLDEN sYKuP--In kegs and half bbls Bel
~ eher's Sugar House Syrup, in kegs and bali
bbls. kasins in boxea, half boxes and quarters.
nov28d HAMILI. 4 co.
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CO" A lady, lately visiting New York city j,
saw one day on the sidewalk ragged, cold,
and hungry little girl, gazing wistfally at
some cake in shop window. She stopped,
and taking the little one by the hand, led her
into the store, though she was aware that
bread might be better for the child than
cake, yet desiring to crafty the shivering
and forlorn one, she bought and gave her
the cake she wanted She then took her to
another place, where she procured her n
shawl and other articles Of comfort. The
grateful little creature looked the benevolent
lady full in the face, and with artless sim
plicty said, "Are you Gods wife,
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Gillmores medicines give entire satisfaction
wherever used. Read the following letter
SrRISG PRAIRIE, March 9th, 1876.
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- The Republican Party Of Illinois pro-
pose g hold a State Convention at Bloom
ington % the 2QtA day Of May, 10 nominate
a STATE ticket and appoint delegates TO The
National Convention
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-07-02
DELIGHTS SPANISH LUsTRAL.

A sure article to make the HAIR GROW ON BALD
AHEAD remove the Dandruf, aud keep the l,cud
cool, give a soft Gloss to the Hair, prevents II, falling
of, and arrest4its %premntut decay. For the Toilet 1t
Is highly recommended for its fragrance.
Dufing the time this celebrated Compound has been
befors the American public, It has won for itself a rep.
utstion which destsaes II to take the lead of all prepar-
ations for the Hair
From Leonard stoddard, City Martial of Lawrence.
70 whom 1t may concern . Having used Delights
Spanish I.ustrul for the Hair, for several months past,
| do not hesitate to say that IL far exceeds everything
OF the Kind hr,e ever used. lf YOU have n bald head
irt it. II, nu are blessed with II good head of hair,
aud wish Ia retain II glossy, healthy and nice, Thea use
Delights Spanish Lustral-it II just the thing to do Il.
From David Morgan, of the Ray State Mills, Lawrence.
had hut very l,tile faith in the Spanish Lustral,
knowing there is so much imposition in the shape OF
'Hair = cstoratives' but | concluded to try it. The
fret bottle caused IA fuzzy appearance on my head, toll
lowed by young hair, and he fore had finished the sec
ond bottle, | hnd n most plentiful crop, whic, entirely
realized the wonderful virtues of the Spanish Lustral.
My residence Is M ls Bay State Corporation, Law
renee, where I can be seen at amy time.
Prepared by J. Is WADLElGH, Druggist, No. !
Appleton Rlock, Lawrence, Mass. Som
rs and so cents per Bottle.
FRED. T.. SMITH, Montpelier, Wholesale Agent
for Vermont, to whom all orders should be addressed