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~ OS CHARITY We copy the following
dialogue from " Noctes Ambrosiana "

~ oN CHARITY We copy the following
dialogue from " Noctes Ambrosiana "
North. There are people who will petit
tion for the forfeited life Of felon, a forser
and an incendiary, who will be shy Of sub
scriblng pound for the relief Of the blind
aged widow, who, industrious as long rs she
saw ileaven's light, is now a palsied and un-
complaining pauper.
Ticker. Nothing seems much clearer to
mo, sir, than the natural direction of charity.
Would we all but relieve, according to the
measure of our means, those objects inme-
dintely within the range of our personal
knowledge, how much OF the worst evil of
poverty might be alleviated Very poor
people, who are known t. us to have been
honest, decent, and industrious, when indus
try was in their power have clam on US,
founded on that our knowledge, and On vicin-
ity and neighborhood, which have in them
selves something sacred and cndealing to
every good heart. One cannot, surely, ALWAYS
pass by, in his walks for health, restoration.
OF delight, the lone way side bcggar, without
occasionally giving him an aims Old, care
worn, pale, dropping, and emaciated crea-
lures, who pass Us by without looking
hcsecchingly ut US, or even lifting their eyes
from the 9rOund-cannot often be met with
WITHOUT exciting an interest IN US Tor their
silent .and unobtrusiye sufIerngs or prva-
tions, howell here and there, round and
about our comfortable dwelling, attracts our
eyes by some peculiar appearance OF penury
and we look in, now and then, upon its in
mates cheering their cold gloom with some
small beneiaction. These are duties all men
owe to distress they are easily discharged
and even such tender mercies as there are
twice blessed.
Shepherd. Oh, sir, you speak well. |
like you when you re wutty-I admire you
when your wise-l love aud yenerate YOU
when you re good-and what greater good
ness can there be in a world ike this than
charity
'Iiedlcr, Bat, thon, my worthy friend, for
nno man to interfere with auother's charities
Is always dclicate-nay, dangerous, for how
can the benevolent stranger, who comes to
nc to solicit my aid to some poor family.
whose necessities le wishes to relieve. know
either my means. on tho clai ms that already
lie upon me, and which am doing my best
to discharge lie asks me for gunea-a
small sum as he thinks-the hour after
have given two to bedridlcn father Of a
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large family, to save his bed and bcf-cl0thes
from being sold at tho Cross.
'Shcphcrd. But you maunna he angry at
him-unless he's impudent and duns you
for his donation That's hard to thole.
'Tjcllcr. Yet am to apologize to him
uniformed or mi.lntOrmed, as h0 is about
me and minc--ior drawing my pursc-strirgs
ut his solicitation And to explain how it
happens that cannot comlly-to tell him
that. in fact, am q. that moment poor! lic'is
not entitled to hold such colloqnv with me
yet, if | simply say. Sir, | must refuse
your petition he probably condemns me as
Il hcartless hunks-ln unmcrciful miscr-
and among his friends, does not abstain from
hints on my selfish character.
'Sbcpkerd There s. for the maist part,
am willing to beleTe, spice o goodness
about the greater numhcr o the gadders
about vi subscription papers.
'1iciier. But spice, james, is not
enough. Their motive. are Of too mixed
kind VANITY, illcuc-s. mere desire to escape
cnuui. curiosity even, and a habit Of busy
bolyism, which is apt to grow ON persons
who have no very stronE tics Of affection
hiniin. them To- home. do sadly impair the
beauty ul bcnchccncc
Nt,yb,rj They do thit--yet in great
ropulOus city like Embro.' much good must
often be done hy charitable people frrmin
themselves into associations -indiu out the
dcsarvins poor, sillcr -uhscribcd for them,
,iqitin them IN their ain houses, especially
in the v inter time, sir, gien them cart %
Goals or a rd,r . blanket or some wprste1
sto,kens and sy on for sma thing Is after
a great help TO them Just hansIn' on the edge
a want and meal o meat sst aiorc a hun
cry family, wha hadna eSreckIt to break
their fast that day, not only fila their STAN
achs. puir eJwls, but warns their vera
hearts, banishin despair as by God dgltt.
aud lwaukenin hoIe, that had e4rlfed alon.
wi the last spark on the ashy hearth.
T,rkirr. Give me your hand, James,
James your health-God bless you-certain-
ly young lady-or middle-aged one either
never looks better-so well-as when in
prudence and meekness she seeks to cheer
with charity the novels Of the poor l know
several such-and though they may too often
be cheated and imposed on-that is not their
lault-and the discharge Of Christian duty
cannot fail Of being accompanied By great
overbalance OF good.
Shephsrd Oh man Mr. Tickler-but
you has a maist pleasant face the noo-you re
IA real gudo cretur-and wad lng glass o
het water in the face O. ony body wad daur to
speak Ill o a single letter IN your name
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The Dead Letter.

the followingis contributed by Dave, Of
the Columbus (Ohio) post-ofioe
During my term Of service at the general
delivery Of this Office it was my custom upon
receiving dead letters from Washington
City, to make a list of the names of the per
sons to whom they were addressed, and
stick it up in tho lobby of the Office, with
notice, Call for Dead Letters
One day an elaborate specimen of Lrin's
sons, whose brawny fist and round shoulders
seemed to denote IL construction with an eve
single to American railroads, loun.ed into
the Office, and up to the board containin. the
aforesaid list. lie looked at it a moment
and burst into tears. | spoke to him through
the window, aud asked him what was tile
matter.
ION Mr.. Postmaster, | see We have
daid letther for mo, spect Inc sostcr in
lremnd's daid. and is not wake since
snt her tin pound note to come to Amerikv
wid-and kin yc tell Inc how long She. bin
daid, Mr.. Postmaster ,,
asked hin his name, found the 'lctther.
and atfcr = request from him to rldc it. sir
aud rade i. alsv if You Place opened it
and told him not to cry thlt hi, sister was
not dead, but that it was letter writton by
himself and directed to MchGd Nabcrfy,
Boston, Chicago,
Aud is Michael daid, Mr.. Postmaster -
No, guess not, said |.
Well, who is dead, sir
| explained to him that letters not taken
from the Office to which they were addressed
within a certain time, were sent TO what was
called the Dead Letter Office at Washington
City, and from thence, II containing any
thing valuable, to thu persons who wrote
them.
God bliss ye for that sir, but Michael
lives in Chicago.
told him would not dispute that, Lut
Boston and Chicago werc two dIeLiuct cities
and tho letter was addressed to both. and
that Boston bong tho first named, It had
been retained there, and his friend hal not
received it
Sure and thought Boston wa. III Chi
cago and that what ye call dald letlher
is 1t Faith and thought IT was Bridget
and not the letthsr was dlld le see MI
Postmaster. Michael he writ home to the
oud folks that he lived IN Chicago, that he
had married nice American lady, that she
was sea COOK on stsmebodt, and that they
called her naSer So whin | started for
Ameriky, the oud modder, Nichael's mod
der, she gave me these Elegant rings. Cthe
letter contained Il pair Of ear -rings.) to give
Michaels vile for a prisnt When we
landed at Boston, wrote Michael the let
ther, tould him | was going to Columbus to
live, put on the name-Michael Flaherty.
Boston, Chicago, and put in the post and
sure here 1t Is. and Michael's sea cook nager
niver got it. Bad luck to the ship that
fetched me to Boston, Mr. Postmaster
After Offering to trate me for the trouble
be had caused me, he left. and ever after
when he mailed letter, he brought it to me
to put on the address Because he ditln I
understand these daid letthere.
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Of myself
That patient reader ia the way came to
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-03-20
NOTICE TO RAILROAD CONTRAC.
TORS.

FINHE underr ignel, Gommis toners Of the Western
l. Division OF the v abash and Mississippi Rail
road will receive PROPOSALS until the oath day Of
March next, for the Grading, bridging, Thing, and
completion Of the First section of said read, from
Warsaw to Carthage I'll. The distance il II miias.
about miles Of which las hsen partially graded
aud bridged. This work t. be done viii be 10 grade
the additional portion II the seetion--re grade and
repir the old grade. furnish and la the ties tho
whelc--build bridging, furnish the iron. and
stock the road. etc. All of which work, and mate
rial furnished, must be OF such character as will
make first class western road.
The work to be commenced within thirty days al
tar the acceptance Of the bids and contract and pros
ecn,ed with diligence and fidelity. under the direction
Of the Engineer Of the road, to completion within
twelve months.
Payments will b. made may be agreed upon, in
the Corporate Bonds of the County Of Hancock,
Cit, of Warsaw, aud City of keokuk, bearing eight
per CENT intercst-and individual subscriptions Of
cash, material, and real estate along and in the VIZ
entity Of the line Bids win be received and consd
cred for separate sections Of grading, bridgin e. ard
typg and ironing and furnishing tho road-or for
the whole complete Mt IN aggregate price per mile
etc.
The Con- missiuners resefvng the ri ght 10 consider
and accept only such may BE- deemed reasonable
and within their ability and to adopt and com
ply with.
For further information apply to-and bidders
will address either Of the undersig ned Ito wit
j W.rINGERS0I.l., Canton, H.
NJ S. HUNT, Warsaw, Ill.
II W. SAMPLE, keokuk, Iowa
Feb l4th 1886. Commissioners w NJ II. +.
"A p.rsa
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Dry Goods.

Dry Goods.
20 bales Al muslin, primo,
l51 pcs satinets ass u. % TO TSc. per yard;
50 do Ky. jeans do 70 to 40c., 40 do
i50a do prints, styles;
20 do Colungo
20 do Lyonese Cloths, and Alpaccas;
Dci4aines, Black Silks, Coats Spool Thread, war
ranted,} stewards best Linen Thread, and general
assortment Of Yankee notions, Just received by
sep22d4w 81 A, WILLIAMS.
p00re and Shoes.--l70 eases Of boots and Shoes
ID for laen, women, boys, girls and infants, just
received by sep22ddw b. a. W Williams.
Always Trading.
r HAVE bought out the Dry Goods store Of James
H. Bruc3, and will hereafter continue the business
IN he same place.
The store il In charge Of Mn. ID. IL. ASSABLE,
whose long experience and polite and attentive man
ners are well known in this community. As l tdn
aud viii ctr 6RRAT BARGAINS, I expect large Gus
tom.
Remcmherthc place: One door east Il II. y. Wood
ward Z O.. Main Street Il. A. WILLIAMS.
Il F3g2A.
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j. w. JOHNSTON.
r TNDERTAkEE, Corner If johnson AT

y Third Streets.
Carries on tha business r Undertaking in all its'
branches. H. has recently made extensive additions
his took aud perfected his afrang meats in every
department.
PATENT METALLIC BURIAL CASES,
imperl uus to air and ndestrurtible, highly orIa
mented and invaluable for the preservation If the
dead 81 weil collins n every style and finish far
nishad 10 order.
Hearses ard carriages Furnished, and the entire ar
engagements Of the funeral attended when required.
Kookuk April IL, 1855 DIV
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Giilmore,s Hair Ba sa IN.
Denie'. Electro Magnetic Plaster

IN {-tffiftdl- lAfs LhfLtA AND FEVER, IN
FuCR Houhs
FISHIS Novel and extraordinary remedy IL uphe
l. by the testimony If some OF the best names
Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas. The propri!
tor and inventor has, among Thousands Of others,
tfcates from the following distinguished gentleme
Of Memphis, Tenn, the home of the proprietor
Rev. +. L.. Grace, Col. Smith r. Bankhead--edi:sy
Memphis Wig VIM. I Yanoey-editor Of the Mem
phis News, i. heefe, NJ d., Y A. Carr, NJ d.. II. u
Crockett, lawyer, grandson Of Dayy crockes, Thos. 4
Lard. NJ u.
The wonderful Plaster does not pain, blister c
eorate. Wherever IL has been introduced il las 81
pereeded all other patent medicines for emiis, am
1rtuen q9niste our ~ ti.s market
Unlike Qainnel Arsenic and other deleterior
Drug, this medicine makes quick, radscal and pc
feet and is not followed by train ID fnGiasii
worse than the one removed. 1t II perfectly harme-
and Dc used with perfect safety by all sexes AMI
ages.
The proprietor In introducing the T.. NJ. r In tn 4
community leaves il 10 make its local reputato hen
by is own merits and superior clsiIns the public
Address q. VI. Denie, Proprietor, Memphis, 1enrl
PmcE, 81 liberal diseonnt made 10 tbs trade
sent by mail, to al parts q tbs country.
sole Wholesale and retail agent for kegkuk,
H. H. AYRES.
f3rner "a and Main street eet.4dW
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CUTTINGS PATENT aunKorApr.

WE subscriber takes thif @nnrs
friends and the public that he is ,s2Xlss3nW
not taking Glass p tures aA&&HHXK
new and improved plan but that SkX@S
he Is producing Cuttings Patent Ambrotypes, or
pictures on GIass, not daubed the back With
black paint, or yarnish nor cemented With indie
tfuctible cement which destroys the tone and beau
y of the picture, but adheres strictly 10 the Cut
ting Patent, Theoretically sealed, with transpar-
eat cement, beautiful enaneled plate which EN-
riches the picture, giving tone which can only
he equallcd by fine steel plate engraving. The
designed has not taught any one the art as he
slders the exclusive right Of Lee County much
lucrative than the trife which men in the daguer-
reotype business could afford to pay. 70 the Bar
numzed he would say, cali and see his new mbre-
~ pcs to the slctimszed he would with loud voice
exclaim, avoid being cheated The gallery for Ara
ian3l EMERSON. Artist.
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BLACKS mITHING.

yXTILLIAM GRAHAM, on Third, between ohm
w son and Exchange Streets, at he Brick Shop,
would inform the pubic that he il prepared to do
all kinds of BIAcKsaIrHISG in neat, durable, and
cheap manner.
HORSE SIOEING.
Bring on your lame horses and have them shod
right. From his long and constant practice in this
branch oil the business he hatters himself that he
cannot be excelied hy any in the country. He
particularly solclts patronage in this line.
He also offers his services as Farrier in all it,
branches
May %, 1855 ddwly
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c.. M. HUSTON,
Wholesale Dealer I'm Notions and
Eancy Dry Goods.

9i MAIN STREET KRoKuK, Iowa
new oek and the largest and best assorted ever
offered in the market Our stock is purchased direct
from manufacturers and importers, and we pledge
ourselves 10 sell at prices low for cash or TO good
time buyers, st. Louis any other western mar
kef.
Merchants will find it to their advantage to call
aud examine our goods and prices before buying else
where. We will consider il no trouble @ show them
through our Stock.-d6w
A s SEP % ''0'N '''se' 'D'''' = nsrTsroS.s
A HEAVY stock of Cap, Letter Ladies Bath, Bath
n Post Fancy and Commercial Note Paper, Plain
and laid BaF White and Fancy Colored Envelopes, at
sep2o HtSIoA's.
A General assortment OF German silver and dou-
n bic plated ware ali warranted and at mnnnfae-
turer's prices, at sep2o HUSTON ,.
4 n SKI nsive stock Of Whips and Lashes at
a ufactarer's prices at sep2l HUsI0N's-
rIsHE largest and best assorted stock of Embrode-
L ~ in the city at sep2l HuSToN's.
rI1HE Finest assortment If Ribbons offered in
l. the market. at ser2l HuSI0N'S.
(sLoCke enough TO supply the market, Of every
" variety Of pattern, Jerome make, rranted
and NJ manufacturers prices at HUsTON'S
vTylE hst assortment Of Lace Vels and Dress
Trimmings ht sep2Q HESIoN's
4 LARGE and fine lot Of Kid Gloves of every
y gcade, at sen2l HISTON'S.
lust Eeceiyed--A large stock # Buck Groves and
~ Mitt- at sep20 HUSTl Ms
4 soID and common JeweIry, and Gold and silver
VI watches at sep2l HUSION'S
LNyEBY variety of goods comprised in the Notion
IL aud aney Goods line at Huston : al prices that
cannot fail to induce purchases and benefit the buy
err. Call ~ No. 81, and examine for yourselves
A FINE Buggy Portable Top for sale, enquire of
n Sep2l q. N. HUSTON.
No. "a. Main street.
I Illus tons will be found the largest lot Of irish
4 n Linens, Laees, Edgings, and every variety Of
White goods, at prices that cannot be beat in aay
Western inrrket sep20
endless variety Of silk and Linen Pocket hand
4 \ karcaiefs and cravats at sep20 HISTON'S.
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nlkECT from New York, the largest and most
- splendid stock of Ladies Fancy Furs Fancy
Robes, Fur Gaunilets Swan Down ylctorines and
Cuts Gents Fur Mufflers, Fur Gloves. &C. &c. ever
brought 10 the Wost, sadH oacf Great Inducsmfafs
10 dIimao @daf dnWRin9 IN Me osore Inc, and viii
sell sets Of Notornes cheaper than the same article
can b. bought ia St. Louis. All AK X f9r you Fl
eal! and examine my stock, which is superior IL anv
thing IN he West.
Ladies please cal and look over my stock. Va
trouble ~ show goods. don { forget the place but
call at the NEW YoRK EaioRrM
A. e. SHELDON
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w M. M ANNIRS.


hYER AND sC0UKER. On fifth street, one
- door below Main where he will renoyatc and
make to appear new, all kinds Of Ladies and Gen
tlomen II apparel, such Grape, broscha, cashmere
and wooden shaws, cashmere, silk and merino dress
es, rugs, panoand table covers, window aud damask
curtains &c.
All Of the above, and every other article Of cloth
ing colored in any Of the fancy plain coors.
hope by elose attention and a knowledge o. my bus
mess, TO give general satisfaction.
2sadw6m VIM. MANNERS
MOORE H0OPER's Glyecum Ointment q do
vi iightfu article for ehappcd hands. lips &c ut
MOORE i H00pEk's, On Main,
novi7 near Third street
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or Rent.

7 have % comfortable dwelling houses. Persons
L wanting 10 rent may call at my store on Main
street, n | have one empty.
dec7d6w S. s. BILLINGS.
IN0R SAIEFor goods cash, viii sell - build
L ing lots Main street or the leyee, II foet
front by 40 feet deep. Also 4Ueo acres of good
farming land in Lee County, Iowa, within II ~ ~
miles Of tic city of keokuk at No. 81 Main Street
between "a and Sd. ~ :. billings.
dee 7dtw
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MY Boys say my second story i piled 80 full ot
VI goods that there i danger of breakdown. All
persons wanting goods at their own prices viii do
we'll to call at store and save u the trouble q
throwing them into the street. Dry Goods. YES. cF-
cry thing; Groceries. yes, the best teas fresh; Boots
dec7 diw = SD D. c. BILLINGS.
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Reokun avmnn.iu,.,,

rEHE UNDERsfGNED would respectfully an.
nounce TO the citizens Of keokuk, that he has
opened his rooms for the reception of gentlemen.
Suitable and ample pr rarati8ns have been made
10 preserve and promote the health, Yigar and men
tai elasticity Of all who may desire participate in
the manly exercises and healthy sports of gymnas.
ties. Pure air and cold water judieiously used IN
tbe manner prescribed by him, cannot fa to make
the most weakly healthy, strong and robust
stss~ Rooms over Carey hilbeurnc store, XII
baurne's Block, Main street, in the attn etoFy En-
trance from he rear IF the building.
.decIsdif O. n MANCHESTER