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NATIONAL MUSICAL CONVENTION.

NATIONAL MUSICAL CONVENTION.
TINE NEXT SESSION OF THE MUSICAL
l. Convention, under the direction of Prof. 1. B
Woodbury., Will be held at the Smithsonian In
stitute on MONDAY, the 18th day Of February
1856, commencing at 10 O'Clock a. m.
The Committee Of Arrangements, in announc.
ing this determination, feel assured that all who
desire improvement in the art Of Vocal Music
win avail themselves Of the opportunity OF attend
ing this Convention The extraordinary success
which attended the first Convention, held In May
last, convinces US that Ii will make an abiding
impression on our own community In favor Of the
cause and claims Of Sacred Music, and will no
less abundantly reward al who participate there
In.
We cordially invite the lovers of pusic In other
cities TO be present and share with the advan-
tages to be derived from this Convention. AL
members Of choirs, certified as such by their re-
spective pastors and other attested delegates will
be entertained during the continuance Of the Con-
vention.
1t Is important that all persons who intend
being present as delegates will address MIR. F
GLKNRoy, Corresponding Secretary, who will
furnish them with all information relating 10 the
Convention. T. j. MAGRUDER,
F. A. TUCKER,
u. b. WARD,
Committee Of Arrangements.
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ANTHONY BUCHLY,
u N DE r T. A K e r .

Shop and Residence No. 303 Penn. avenue,
south side, between 9th and 9th sts.,
HAVING PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH
IL an ELEGANT HEARSE,
aud all necessary conveniences for ezx5r-E3
properly conducting his business,
would respectfully inform the public that he Is
fully prepared to Ill all orders entrusted TO him,
at the shortest notice, ard In the best manner.
A large supply Of READY MADE COFFINs
Of all sizes ALWAYS on hand, which will be fur
nished on the most reasonable terms.
AS heretofore, no pains will be spared to give
entire satisfaction on all occasions.
N. B.--Resid ng on the premises, orders will
be promptly attended TO ct all hours.
fob 7-fy
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H~REMovAL.-JoHN NJ; cLARkEs

REMOVAL NJ. CLARKE
ONA Co., having removed their once 10 the
corner Of 7th street and Louisiana avenue opposite
Dexter's Hotel are prepared 10 transact general
Banking and Exchange bushes Sits admitted
by nearly al the dealers in Land Warrants Of this
city that there Is no market price, and that quot
inc warrants at such and such prices the msr
pretend TO quote warrants In future at the market
price, but enr own prices and IL any dealers In
land warrants wish TO use this TO our prejudice
among Western bankers, for Keeping up the price
Of warrants, or giving What they call more { an
the market price, we give them full liberty TO Use
II, and pledge ourselves not to bring suit for
damages against them, as the war was not OF our
own seeking, but forced on us, having foreore
until forbearancs ceased to be a virtue. We have
only to say, give is call before disposing Of your
warrants elsewhere. -
We pay to-day 81 o. per acre for zoos and SOS,
and 3 O3 per acre for s1s0's.
feb I'll JIM. CLARKE 4 CO.
RELIEF FORTHE POOR
~ FOURTH WARD.-SoLrcfToRs FOR
CONTRIBUTIONS . ages .
For First District, between the Canal and Penn
sylvania avenue--yohn + Coyle, VIM II Ward
For Second District, between Penusylvanis
avenue and ID street-Wm. A. Bradley, Alexan.
der Lee.
For Third District, between ID and streets
Inomas Parker, John r. Callan, u w. Cochran.
For Fourth District, between F and streetS-
John w Hodgson, Wan A. kennedy
For F ifth District, between street and Massa-
chusetts avenue-1osiah Essex, Vim Lord.
For sixth District, between Massachusetts, and
New York avenues-A. Rothwell, e. O'Brien
Visiting and Relief COMMITTEES p. Pep
O,Donoghue, A. X. Allen, Thomas Berry.
feb 6-2tA VIM n WARD. Secretary
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ONE DOLLAR REwARD-RANAwA

~ from the subscriber on Sunday evening, Sd
Inst, Black Boy, named ALFRED DELANY,
IS years of age, about \ feet high Was dressed
In black Cloth Coat, Vest and Pants. All persons
are forwarned from harboring or trusting him as
the law will be enforced against all such.
feb 7-3t* A LEE. Feed Merchant
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LIEF FOR THE POOR :
~ FOURTH WARD-SnIICIToRs 10

PERSEvERAN ATTEND ALL
~ the members of the Perseverance Fire
Company will take notice that meeting Of said
Company will take place on THURSDAY EVE
MING, the 7th instant, at TX O'Clock, in the
Room over Charles Werner's II otel, on Pennsyl-
vania avenue near 9th st. At said meeting an
election will take place Of all the officers Of said
Company. ..
By order: JNO Y DOM, Sec
fell
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II II
IL Hall of the House OF Representatives, a Poll
cy Of Life Insurance which had been sent on TO
be executed. The large white envelope In which
II was enclosed is addressed to the owner. Ii is
Of no value whatever except to that person. The
finder will receive many thanks by leaving ii at
the Star Office, or with the Postmaster Of the
House of Representatives. feb 1T
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1--WE DOLLARS REWARD.-LOsT, ON
Il Friday or Saturday evening, the 6ih instant,
a Duelling Pistol, with saw handle and Damas-
Gus barrel Any one returning the same 70 this
Office will receive the above reward.
feb SGT
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REMEMBER THE POOR THOSE
- gentlemen who have promised TO aid In
all other residents Of the Ward who are DESTROYS
OF contributing to the relief Of suffering humanity
In this freezing weather, but who may not have
mad the opportunity Of doing so presented to them
heretofore are respectfully requested to send their
contributions to the Treasurer, J. w. EASILY,
No 1S6 g street, between Doth and 21st streets.
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CAU ION.-CIRCUMSTANC AGAIN
" compel me to notify the public that my
youngest son, Charles hammond, Is the only per
son authorized to collect money or transact bust
ness on my account. ~.
feb 81 HAMMOND Sr 9Th ST
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I OST-ON MONDAY EVENING, at the
- Assembly Room, between n and 9Th street,
a large double blanke. Shavl-one half mixed
gray, the other half red and green A suitable
reward viii be given II left at the Star office
feh r2fA
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The Current Operations Of the Treasury
Department. On yesterday, 9th Of February,
there were of Treasury Warrants entered on
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WAS DROPPED ON TUESDAY NIGHT
w the 5th instant, gold Bracelet, in front of
the door OF Secretary Davis, corner Of 18th and q
streets. The finder will be suitably rewarded by
leaving II at this office. feb 7-2t&
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Toys and Fancy articles suitable for presents
In great variety and at fair prices for sale by
feb 7-d HAMMOND, ST., 7th st.
THE X OVAL KALENDAR FOR 1856,
Il being the Blue Book for England, Ireland
Scotland, and the Colonies; giving full lists Of all
public functlonaries. This day received from
London FRANCK TAYLOR
feb
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OYSTERS, TRUFFLEs, &c.-Fresh and
" Spiced Oysters, in cans Trufies, Petite Pals,
Champignans Pates, English Walnuts, Chow
Chow and Horse Radish, Fresh Tomatoes, Green
Peas, Catsups, Jellies, and Sweet Picked Peach
es, received this day and fer sale by
mi p. KING,
fsb4 2S5 Vermont avenue, corner 18th ST.
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EO III X ga NEGRO GIRL, SLAVE
l. for life, Of good character. Also, q negro boy
Is years Of age. Address ''H b. at this ONCE.
feb AT
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T OST--YEsTER SUNDAY FEB.
IL Sd by q lady, black lace Veil, near the cor
ner Of and streets. The colored woman who
may have II in possession, viii be suitably re
warded by leaving 1t at Mr.. George Psrkeris, al
corner Il ami c streets. feb 4-ot
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Don't Cryl-Here and there we find Dem.
ocrat disposed to pucker up his mouth over
the removals and appointments which the
newly elected officers of the House of Repre-.
sentatives are already making. It looks mex
pressibly funny to us to see them lugubra-
ting over such things-as funny as it would
be to find our talented, truthful, and ingenu-
Gus nsighbor moralizing over the changes
thus being made, as it did, not long since, over
those the Administra alton felt called on to
make in the several Departments in this city.
rms Is game at which, by common consent,
ak parties now play. We do not and never
nave approved it, per Sc. Yeti is regarded
by everybody else as sort of political neces.
slty, against which we have oeassd 70 .ou.
plain, whenever, wherever, or BY vbom.oorn,
INDUCED in. When we hear one oomnl.;n,,.
against it in these times, we are nrone 3.
deed, to fancy that if he were pulling tn.
boot on his own leg, instead of having Il
pulled off to be put on the leg of soma one
else, his ideas Of the philosophy of the sy,.
tenn would be very different indeed. From
present appearances We are inclined to think
that the newly elected officers Of the House
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IVUI IEhs bOtNN HBAHf Nc
ID 30 kegs Glades BUTTER
so small bags BUCkWHEAT
20 (10O lbs. } bags Do
IS bags family and superfne FLOUR.
Just received, and for sale by
BARBOUR SEMMEs,
No. IS Louisiana avenue, between 9th and u
streets, opposite Bank o. Washington
feb = eOft
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-30

Dies MONIES IMPROVEMENT GRANT.-We
learn tina. the Attorney General has submit
ted written opinion to the Secretary Of the
Interior on the subject of the extent of this
grant. The opinion reviews the history Of
the grant and holds that the original intent
confined the grant between the mouth and
the Raccoon Forks of the Des Moines River,
but that the action Of the Government of the
United States and the opinion Of the former
Secretary of the Interior extended it to the
source of the River, and thereby complica-
the case to certain extent by partial exc
cution Of that decision. He therefore con-
cludes that the best way of settling the whole
matter is to propose to the State Of Iowa a
compromise by which she shall agree to ac-
cept the grant limited by the Northern boun-
dairy of the State instead of the source of
the River.
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Mr. Bnchanan's Loyalty TO the
south.

The Richmond Enquirer OF June 20:h,
thus sums up the services which Mr.. Buchan-
an, in long public career, has rendered 70
the cause Of slavery:
:" 1t is refreshing TO contemplate the quiet
dignity and patriotic spirit which character
lied MIR: Buchanan's career in Congress. Not
for one instant, never on single proposition
was he found in company with the abolition
lists. lie neither originated nor supported
measures of aggression upon the South, but
IN every emergency xealously defended the
legal and political rights of slavery. So
consistently did he adhere to the Consttu-
ton, that we challenge the Wig to cite a
single instance Of clear and unequivocal
struggle between slavery ani abolitionism,
in which Mr.. Buchanan did not espouse the
interests Of the South. lie never strove to
impair the legga! guarantees VI slavery. lie
never neglected an opportunity Of rebukine
tire spirit snd oPPosing the designs OF sec
tlonal agitation. 1t is true he did not 90 the
entire length Of Mr.. Calhoun's famous reso-
buttons; and neither did Mr.. Clay. Mr.. Blu.
chanan went as far ia their support as anv
other Northern Senator; so far, indeed, az
TO advance beyond the popular sentiment OF
the Northern States. On every particular
issue in dispute between slavery and aboli.
t.onism, Mr.. Buchanan took the side Of the
| South.n
Let it be borne in mind that the Enquire,
means by sabolitionists'' in the the above
extract, that large majority of the nation
who hold TO the doctrines OF Jefferson
Washington, Jackson, Clay, and all the noble
departed statesmen resp sting the right OF
Congress to keep slavery out Of the Terri
tories. On every Issue between these anC
the ultra slavery propngandss= Of the South
Mr.. Buchanan. says he Enquirer. took the
side Of the South. Let this fact be remem.
bered.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-30

RATIFICATION MEErINo.-The meeting call
cd on Friday night to ratify the nomination
OF Fremont and DAYTON, was large and en-
thusiastic. Ii was unquestionably and be-
You'd dispute, the largest, best and most in
terested political audience ever convened in
the city Of keokuk. The meeting was ad-
dressed in q frank and pointed speech by
Judge Bal,ingcr, who was succeeded BY Sen
ator Harlan, who, at some length and in an
able manner, proceeded to discuss some OF
the leading points in the present canvass
The judgment and heart Of the masses re-
sponded cordially to the sentiments of the
speakers, and the fall elections will testify to
their integrity and resolution of purpose.
The following resolutions were read and
adopted:
Resolved, That the nomination of John c.
Fremont and William l.. Dayton meets the
hearty appreciation of the Republicans Of
keokuk.
Resolved, That the platform Of principles
adopted by the Convention meets, fairly and
honestly, every issue in the present canvass,
and we repeat the noble language Of FREE
moat himself when he said, 81 have read the
platform which you have adopted, and have
examined with care the principles it en-
bodies. tits, at this time, like a second De-
claration Of Independence. believe in its
truth, and can adopt in all its parts"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-30

TIME partnership heretofore existing under tho
J. name Of Davies I Hsrt IL thiaAay dissolved By
mutual consent. All e.aims against the firm Will
BE- cancelled by johnson Davies, VINO will in future
conduct the business and who alone 10 authorised TO
collect, aud settle the businessof said firm.
JOHNSON DAVIES,
EDWARD X. HART.
Keokuk, juno %, lsJ6,--3Odtf.
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reiasraphic news.

WAsnlScroN, June 25.-It is authentically
rumored here, that Gen. Persifer F. Smith
would be appointed Governor of Kansas, in
place Of shannon.
A gentleman who saw Mr.. Sumner yestcr-
day, thinks he will not be able to resume his
seat this session. His wounds are yet un-
healed, and his nervous system completely
shattered
Rumor says Mr.. Douglass Kansas bill
will be abandoned for something more plau-
sible and loss severe. lie is to report afresb
next Monday.
New YoRK, June 26.-After the adjourn
ment of the meeting last night to ratify the
nominations Of Fremont and Dayton, the
meeting formed itself into procession and
marched mp Broadway to the residence of
Col. Fremont, where they we're addressed by
Mr.. F. lie said
81 thank you for this friendly call, and an,
happy to receive this enthusiastic reception
as an expression Of your devotion to the
cause in which we are engaged. The enthu-
siasm you have manifested, and the serious
ness OF the cause to which it 10 directed,
give me great confidence in your final and
complete success. IL | am elected to the
high Office 20 which your partiality nomina-
ted me, will endeavor to administer the
government according to the true spirit of
constitution, as it was understood by the
great men who framed and adopted it, and
in such n way as to preserve both liberty and
Union. In my present relation to you it is
hardly proper should say more tonight, es-
pecially as you will hereafter expect me to
communicate more freely, and therefore
content myself with again thanking you very
warmly for your congratulations and the
kindness you have manifested toward me-"
Mr.. F. shen retired amid repeated and en-
thusiastie applause.
Judge Emmett in answer to repeated calls
appeared on the balcony, and assured the
people that with their noble leaders and with
the pure principles Of their platform, success
at the next election was certain. In the
name of Mrs. Fremont he wished to return
her sincere thanks for the kind manifesto.
tions they had made in behalf Of her hus-
band. Cloud cries Of let us see Jessie.
This demonstration is an omen of success
Let their principles he thoroughly understood
by the American people, and Col. Fremont
will he the next President. In conclusion
he proposed three cheers for Col. Fremont
the peoples candidate. The people replied
by three times three. The calls for Mrs
Fremont and our Jessie continued. Col
Fremont and Judge Emmett led her forwart
on the balcony. Her appearance was greet
ed with the warmest reclamation, and bow
ing to the people, she retired.
Several airs were played by the band, al
together with renewed cheering. The pro.
cession then retired.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-30

"The time is come when silence is treason
to God and humanity. The great issue is
upon US no man can evade it. II is an issue
that l, for one, would have willingly warded
of; but that has now become impossi ble.--
Meet it we must nobly and bravely il we can;
il we cannot, still We must meet it.''
"These words were recently uttered from
the pulpit by an earnest man. Who can say
they are wronx2
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-30
nIaNQLUTION.

TIME copartnership heretofore existing under the
/ 6rm Of Day 4 Hoyle having been this day dis
solved by mutual consent the business will hercaf
ter be continued by Stephen Day ut the old stand
1915 Main ST., between sth and 9TH. send in your
orders. g. G. DAY.
Keokak. June 80, 56-d2m.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-30

eT"Where are Fremont's hackers p''--
Times.
Working at the forge,~~ lin the machine
shop-in the harvest field, and getting more
than "ten cents day" at that Chicago
Journal.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-30

MEFRlG ER ATORx.

ER1GERATORN.
NTE have for sale four OF Schooiey' Patent Self
w Ventiiating Refrigerators, which are supe-
rior to aay now in use. Hoasckeepers wishing 70
purchase requested to call and ex anime before
purchasing elsewhere BROWN TAYLOR,
Junes4d2w Levee.
Lost stolen.
VuNHKEE promssory notes, the property Of Mayer,
L Mande Co, of the city Of New York. The
notes are as follows, Viz:
drawn by Huston, Hawkins Huston for 1924
drawn by ). Heimstreet for Sl39 50.
drawn by James Reynoid. for 1910.
On the lsst is Endorsed credit. The above notes
were dated at keokuk, May Ii, 1856. payable six
months after date to the order Of the drawer aud by
them respectively endorsed,
The notes contained III letter mailed BY Mr.
Harris at keokuk, aud addressed TO Mayer, Mandel
Co., N. and the letter and supposed IL
have been taken from the mail in a recent mail rob
berry On the route between this place and New York
city. All persons therefore warned not 10 pur-
chase the aforesaid notes if presented by bat the
above named Mayer, Mand2ltCo.
MAYER, MANDEL i co, "
Per j. REYNOLDS.
keokuk, Iowa, June 1s is55-dlm
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-30

"FIsE, BIT DEGREES, AND BEAUTIFULLY
LESS" This line has occasionsd = great
deal OF dispute Is TO who was its real author.
1t 10 to be found in Prior's Henry and
Emma, whore the former, speaking to the
latter, aays:
"So longer shall the bodice aptly laced,
From thy full bosom to thy slender waist,
That air and harmony Of shape express,
Fine by degrees and beautifully less"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-30

Preston $. Books on THE SruxP.-Preston
s. Brooks has taken the stump in favor OF
the platform and the nominees Of the Gin cin-
natl Convention. The Charleston Standard
in adverting to ratification meeting says:
The Hon. STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS, Hon.
JAMES L. ORR, and Hon. P. S. BROOKS,
and others will address the meeting.
DOUGLASS and Brooks are admirably fitted
to each other, and they truly represent the
principles of the Border Rufian Democracy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-30

cTDr. Barnes, who is now about IS
years of age, being sometimes, as even
younger men might be, inclined to sleep .
little during sermon, friend who was with
him in his pew one Sunday lately, having
joked with him on his having nodded now
and then, Barnes insisted he had been awake
all the time. ''Well, then," said his friend,
Scan you tell nae Whist the sermon was
about3' "Yes,I cam" he answered; ssit
was about half an hour too long. "-[Diary
Of Thos Moore.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-30
PATRICK & GROUSE,
DEALERS IN
PIANO FO RTE s,
Sheet Music. and

Sheet Music, and
USICAL MERCH ANDIZE,
GALE ROOMS over Howe Lock q A
~ woods Store, Second street, be- ~HkN1
tween Main and johnson, Keokuk, <ANAA
Iowa. We shall always keep on hand wv
elegant assortment of Pianos from the best
makers Child Bishops Melodeons Martin, Hall
a Sons and Imported Guitars; French nd German
and Accordeons; Fine French, English and Italian
Violin Strings; Drums Violin Cases; Piano Stools
and Covers. large and select catalogue OF Sheet
Music and Instruction Books. Pianos aud Melode
ons sold at Manufacturers prices and always war
ranted. Dealers and teachers supplied on IL, most
liberal terms Pianos tuned and musis.,t nstru
ment, repaired. Owing to the low stage 4 water in
the Ohio River, we are at unable Mt present to get
any portion Of our large stock OF Planes here except
u few shipments by railroad, which are expected
Keokuk, June Is. d3m.
+ OST, between Croton and keokuk, on W.dnes
IL day. 25rh POCKET BOOK, containing deed, ,
conveying certain lands to the undersigned, with
other papers, of value to any but the owners
Ten dollars reward will be paid for the return of the
same to X. GALLOWAY,
Baker, johnson stsaet
Keokuk, June 2sth. dot.
RoB'rr. BOWER. FRANK BOW EN-.
Il. r. 4 r. BOWER,
Successors to Bruce A Daniels
WHOLESALE GEOCERs, PRODUCE AID CON-
MISSION MERCHANTS,
Mo. 90, old stand, south side Of Main street. b..
IN tween Third and Fourth sts., Ke,kuk Iowa.
n B.-We viii make liberal cash advances on all
produce or merchandise sent TO US for sale here OF
for shipment. and solicit consignments Country
produce Of all kinds wanted, for which will
pay the highest market price in ca-h or goods.
Card.
We have sold our stock II Groceries to Messrs
X. +. i +. BOWER, who vii continue the business
at our old stand. We recommend them to our
friends and old customers, upright and honorable
men, and solicit for them continuance of the pat
ronages so literally bestowed upon US.
As we are an xious to close up our old business,
We have TO request that those who indebted 10
will settle ~ possible, and those to whom
indebted will present their accounts for set
| tiement. Our books and papers at the Office Of
X. + 4 +. Bower, where may he found.
iecTd2wdwy BRUCE 4 DANIELS.