davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-09-30

TURSxss.-rhis German association made
. 6ns parade yesterday. They were clad IN
uniform citizens dress, and were nccompa-
MED by 6ne band Of music. banner was
presented TO them by some German ladies,
Mrs. SherdelmAn speaking for the ladies, and
tho President, Mr.. SchAfer, receiving it on
part Of tho society.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-09-30

NOTICE.
The prusbytery Of keakuk will hold Il next sta.
tod meeting ut Monsrosc, Iowa on fr.day, io'h %
October, AT I o'clock p NJ
Every Minister and one elder from each ehurcn,
ara expected to b. present.
Ministers and Churches will peafe bear In mind
the COLLECTIONS for church extension, and also Tor
,be Aid a. our candidates studying for the Gospel
ministry. w. p.Am 1880,
I'd ntAteu 1tefA.
FLAXSEED WANTED.
|sAsH paid for an unlimited amount delivered at
- our mills. L. X. BISsELL ! co.
sspt2- dAw6m
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-09-30

fTThe Black Democracy, 1T their coun-
tv convention Ut Charleston, on Saturday
last, nominated A. candidates for the con-
stitutionAl convention, Edward Johnston,
OF Fort Madison, and Col. Patterson, P. N.
at this place.
Col. Patterson will have to resign his Of
ace OF Postmaster in order TO render himself
eligible.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-09-30
III. LtIu1 u II. hTWFHUN
hickey A. SIMPSON.

A. l.. Deminga Co.,
Gen. H. 7, Reid.
Ford, Gorham 4 Ford, q
ID, W hilbourne, Erq., q
Messrs Fiekiin Lucas,
Messrs. Rankin 4 Miller, Attorneys. Z"
We respectfully invite those DESTROYS of investing
IN Real Estate 70 examine our list, which comprises
some Of the most desirable property in keokuk |
which oder On the most favorable terms.
June Fl, 56-dAw HICKEY SIMPSON
1900 Acres Of Land
FOR SALE.
In Ida and Sac Co.'S IN this state.
TIVE above land was selected by the owner with
great care, il eminentiy worthy the attention Of
ca pitaiist or those Wishing to buy home.
Also, one hundred and eleven acres in Mercer
eounty Ohio, to b. exchanged for keoknk lots or
lands In its vicinity. HICKEY 4 SIMPSON,
Aug. IL d II. johnson 1T, Post Office Bailding.
NoTiCE.--The Intelligence and General Agen-
cy business, will be continued in all its branch
rs. on the north corner srd aud johnson. such
being deemed the most convenient premises. II be-
ing in the immediate vicinity 10 he Pos' oflce
aug23 j. q. STEWART aCo.
TNTELLIUENCE and General Agency Office,
l. North west Corner 5rl aud johnson. up stairs.
j. q. STEWART a CO,
auf % Proprietor.
For Sale Low
~ = ACRES Of timbered Land, upon which IL
IUO splendid Saw Mill in full operation. doing
excellent work. The above land has ubd1ubted evl-
denec Of there being extensive strata Of Coal in
it. One connexions Dwelling house, with out.
houses, etc. situated miles from salem, Henry
county, Iowa For particulars, apply to
j. q. STEWART AGO.
Northwest cor. Thrd4 johnson SITS,
auglsd VI stairs.
WAsTEp-Threcc Carpenters. Apply to
w J. q. STEWART,
augl3 Cor. Sd johnson sts.
WANTED AND NOTICE.
T. A t.tpI.Ar a w h. at
IA STEWART CO.'S Intelligence and General
Agency Office, y. w corner OF Third aud johnson
sts.. up stairs every day this week, 70 hire Men
Women, Boys and Giris, city and country Call,
If YOU want work. laug5
BOARDING.
A Ii persons in want VI beardcrs boarding
n places will do we'll TO call al the koarders tx
change, North west corner Sd and johnson SITS.
jy3ldtf j. q. STEW ARTS GO.
wanted Ism sne dtatcIy.
TWO HUNDRED LABuREkS, to whom good
i wages and constant employment will be given.
Applyta J. %. STEWART cos
Intelligence and General Agency Office,
y. ". Corner If 81 and Johnson sta,
jy29-dtf Up Stairs.
COLLECTING AGENCY.
rlN + subscribers have opened an Agency in this
j city for the c1ection of Bills aud Accounts
Merchants, Mechanics, Professional men. and 9th
ers, depend upon promptsttenslon beng given
10 their collections
r.nain,S. IN Renting MAXIM out Leases, and col
,.tinr ! a. eTEW ART 4 CO..
Ohee Worth west cor. Third Johns"nsts.,
jvis-d p Ntaifs.
rNpi.oyFRs w,shiae god Helm will find re-
r. snrrtahe servants al thu Intelligence and Ten
-, 49, nra. y ~ corner ~ IA aud John
| son Sta, up stairs. JIG. STEW ART i co.
| Notice.
yayuI Isrx1t,ayxe. AsntsrSgRAl AsENcY Orrlcr
/ ..,ahf,.hsd hy me M the North. west corner Of
~ .na Iahn.,n streets up stairs, has been re.
80 IN. nrsmIs.s IN Main SIRE,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-09-30


~ I.lsr or lsptAxA FREE BANKS taken rs Gu.
rency at the banking Houses In this city.
Bank Of the Capitol. Indianapolis.
Bank Of Eikhart, Eikhart.
Bank Of Goshen, Goshen.
Bank of Indiana, Michigan City.
Bank Of Mount Vernon, Mt Vernon.
Bank Of Monticello, Monticello.
Bank VI Pxoli, Paol,
Bank of Salem, salem.
Bank Of Rockville, Rockville.
Bank II syracuse, Syracuse.
Bank Of warsaw, Warsaw
Hrvoksiile bank, Rockville.
Cambrdg. City Bank. Cambridge City.
Canal Bank, Evansville.
Central Bank, Indianapolis.
Crescent City Bank, Evansville.
Exchange Bank, tsreencastie.
Farmers and Mechanics Bank. Indianapolis.
Fsyette County Bank, Connerssiiie.
Farmers Bank, Westheld.
Gramercy liank Lafayette.
Ileo-ier Bank, Logansport.
Indiana Bank, Madison.
Indiana Stock Bank, Laporte.
Iudisn Reserve Bank, kokomo.
Kentucky stock :. Columbus.
Lagrange Bank, Lima.
Merchants and Mechanics Bank, New Albany.
NY, a Va. Stock bank, Evansville.
Prairie City Bank, Terre Hxute.
Parke Co. Bank.
southern Bank Terre Haate.
Salem Bank Salem.
savings Bank Of Indiana. Connersvills.
Tppecanoe Bank, WinnamAc.
Traders Bank, indianapolis.
- The notes Of the following Banks are not re-
ceyed by any II the Bankers in this with the
exception Of the Agricultural tTenn.l Bank, which
Ia taken by Deming 4 love and Ford, Gorhsm
Ford.
Erie City Bank, Pennsylvania.
Warren County Bank, Pennsylvania.
New Castle Bank, Pennsylvania,
Cumberl and Savings Bank, Maryland.
Bank If Tecumseh, Tecumseh, Mich.
Maconh Co. Bank, Mt. Clemens, Mich
Arlington Bank, Washington. ID. G.
Agricultural Bank, Brownsville, Tenn.
Exchange Bank Of Tenn.. Murfreesboro' Tenn.
Bank of East Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn.
Central Bank of Tennessee, Nashville, Tenn.
Farmers and Merchants Bank Greensboro, Md.
Valley Bank. Hagerstown, Md
Manufacturer and Mech. Bank, Columbus, Geo
Planters aud Mechanics Bank, Dalton, Geo.
Farmers Bank, Wexford, K /.
Ellsworth Bank, Ellsworth. Ne.
t;rocers Bank, Boston, Mass.
/ Wooster Bank, Dunbury. Conn.
1 kanawha Bank, kana~ha, Va.
Commercial Bank Chicago. Ill.
The reeumseh Bank, and Macomb County Bank
ARE counted on the Wild cat list and should be lc
alone The Commercial Bank, OF Chicago, has fail
ed but the circulation Is secured. and no seriou
shave should be subnittsdto.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-09-30

PIANO STOOLS.
A supplyof Taylor'a Improved Masic Stools, fse
n sale att he Gate City Furniture Rooms.
feh41d c.S. ABBOTT.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-09-30
SUM DRIES.

SOlVlylAH 2lESs
SlGAR Kettles from to 40 gallons Ovens and
~ Lids odd Lids skiilets and lids sorted east
Iron Tea Kettles Japaned Trunks, Pudding and
Rice Mouids; scolloped and plain Cake Pans Tea
Canistsrs, square and 70 und assorted Lard Lamps;
Tin ware and Stove Pipe. House, sheet iron and COP
per work done promptly, in the very b,st manner
septisd C0MSTOCK l. BROTHERS.
JArANED WARE.
/ ARD Lsmps, candle-stieks, sugar bowls, Nurse
IL lamp, malasses cups, dr,dge boxes, dust pans,
gratcrs, sugar and cake boxes, W. III. trunks tea
eanistets, all sizes, grocery do, toy eups and bar
ketS, sand boxes, bill head cuilendcrs letter
hiers ali of which We i'll sell low AT No. 50.
septl3d CoMsIuCk BRO.
81 ,ep,lsd ooMsTocK IRo
House Furnishing Goods.
y ASTlNa spoons, tea aud table do, ladies and
- skimmers, egg boilers and whips, cake lars,
mculds, fire carriers, oyster and hash dishes,
&c, at 3d. septl3d CoMslock BRO.
DkAIklE state. Enceis.or. oval Box and Ii ouse
L Parlor improved, fur sale lew al 81,
septl3d CoMsToCk 4 BRO
100 pair assorted shovels and long at ~.
scptlsd CaMsloIk Eho.
IA dez. fancy coal buckets. for sale very Low.
septi3d eoMS1uok lilo.
5000 lbs, sheet zlnt, =, 81 ard 80 inches wide,
a. So. septiad toMsToGk a BRO.
100 glass Lanterns, very low nj
sepIl3d tOMsToCk BRO.
500 lbs sheet copper, at
septl3d C0MSIock 4 BRO.
'I'o the city trade prepared to offer All
kinds of ware perta ming g. houSeket ping, &c.
stoves BACKED and put up on short notice.
House and all other kinds # job wugt in eur line
dome with ispatch at IS. t0MeIut FRO.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-09-30
Diamond Card Press.
BLAN ks.

Bills Of I.Ading and other Blanks for sale at thi
.mce and Blanks Of ali descriptions neatly cheapl,
md cxpsditiously printed and Furnished to order.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-09-30
Va nhat tia Life n ~ Ice om pany,
LAG HRoApWAY. NEW YORK.

Cash Capttalana Accumulation 100000.
nEPosITED& 81 90 900 with the Comptroller Ut the
IL State Of New York, for the security " Policy
holders In addition to which the stockholders are
personally liable. Among the Diree "rr are the
most wealthy and influential citizens ot New York
This is stock Company, returning to the As
surtd sTi per cent. Of all the profits IT. annually
A party SO years Of age may secure ! hs family,
free from the claims Of his creditors, about SO
cents per week, policy for $2,oVo
" ho would not spare this sum Tor the gratihca-
ton IL rejection, on sick bed or in Of acci-
dent that If all else fail. he had ~ ale certain
provision for his family IL would tighten ms
main. and do more for his recovery thaa medicine.
N. ID. MORGAN, prest.
c. Y. WEApLE, Sec'y.
Prospectus, with all necessary information, iur-
Wished by RlChEf slMrso ,, hKH,
.,os.alv K,nkuk, Iowa
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-09-30
New Fall stock.
1866.
Il BROS,

ME have just received our fsli ard Winter
w stock FROM the hast, and are now pitFartd to
NIL orders Tor any thing III tur line rEesfTLY
We have cut several rev ana beautiful Stoves,
among which is the QUINCY PAkL0k, u Stove
that We wish every TO examine before mai ing
their par cas.s FOR winter. Our entire stock il
compile than here taiert, Ud mr. ~ tes o. uuai,
very low. sep3#d q ASlDCh IkO.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-09-30
- Mta.aNEn u .

MtLnN EM1 ~
~ MRS. McCAFFENTi has removed 49,
her shop FROM Second street, to East .X3
eide VI fourth Street, just below johnson.
Having Just received new stock OF MILlNkhl
GOODS f,r Pail and Winter, she invites All her old
frieuls And such new ~ may favor her with
their custorD 70 call and examine styles, qualities,
and prccs Particular pains will be taken to please
all. Also, stamping for embroidery, done 81 snors
notice.
sept II dim ------.
TITS NEVER TOO LATE TO MEND. matter Of
i fac, romance, By Charles Reed, IN two volumes.
For sale BY CAVE BALLET.
ssp2sd.
AIRS. STOVES NEW BOOK will BE- here to-
lvx morrow. CAVE bAALE1.
sep23d.
gTyHE BEST ROMANCE or THE AGE.--Agnes
i Evelyn, or Beauty and Pleasure book with
passages Of intense and tragic horror. The plot
entirely new, no one can guess the dsnoument Fol
sale by
sep73d. CAVE I BAILEY.
HUMOROUS Poetry Of the English language
II from chsucer to sake. For sale by
sep1sd. CAVE BAILEY.
IOUSIN NICHOLAS.--A hit 1t the must promi
~ nent follss and absurdities OF the British Aris
tocraoy.. For sale By o.,.
RnANn UTDOlIS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-09-30
Intelligence and General Agency
aDfNtce.

NXyANTED.~~A smart. active youth. accustomed
w to business and aca uainsed with the city.
Apply at the lnteli sence and General Agency
Ofise On Main street. opposite the Lsclcde Iiousc.
augtp III. FoIiEKl MILAN
r ABORERs.--WAnted Immediately, 800 Laboreff
IL to work on Railroads. The highest wages and
constant employment given.
/ Apply At the Intelligence and General Agency VI
hce on Main. St bet LIST I'll opposite the Laolede
.nviq II FOTllER[NGHAM.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-09-30
1900 Acres Of Land

For Sale Low
I0- ACRES If timbered Land, upon which Is
IUO splendid Saw Mill in full operation. doing
excel lent work The above land has und4ubted evil
dencc Of there being an extensive strata Of Coal IN
it, One connexions Dwelling house, with out.
houses etc; situated |. miles from salem, Henry
county, Iowa For particulars, apply to
J. q. STEWART ACo.
| North west cor. Third johnson sts,
augl5d Up stairs.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-10-23
MIR. webster, Opinion Of Mr.. PiIImors

In 1851 in speech at Buffalo the great aud lamented
Daniel Webster thus spoke OF Willard Fillmore nov before
the people ss candidate tor the Presidency:
Fellow-citizens of the city IT Buffalo thank full
that circumstances have enabled be here again. and
regret thai unoward deprived of the pleas.
of being with you when your distinguished eow-ct
zen. the President of the United States mr. Fillmore
visited you, and received from YOU, he deserved not
Ouly respectful but cordial and enthusiastic vel
come.
'rhe President Of the United States has been resi-
dent among you for than half his ie He has rep
resented you in the State and National Councils You
know him and all his relations both public and private
and it would be bad taste in say anything of him.
except that wish to say, with emphasis that since my
conuexon with him IN the administration of the Govern
u the United States have fully concurred with him
in all his great and leading This might be in
ierred from the fact that have been OF his ordi.
nary advisers But do not wish on that pre-
sumption; wish to declare that the principles OF the
President forth in his annual message his letters
aud all documents and opinions which have proceeded
from him been issued by authority, in regard ihe
great questions of the timrsa these principles nv
principles; and, if he is wrong in them am Applause
and always shall be-" Applause.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-10-23
THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.

The Electors chosen the day in all the
States 1.-The first Tuesday after the first Monday in Novem
ber" which this year tails on the 4th.
As the result 10 ascertained the Governor of
each notifies it, Electors that they chosen, and
summons them the State Capital the first Wedues-
day in December. This year it will be the Sd of the
month.
GA that day they assemble in the Capitos OF their res.
pectiv. States II absent from sickness DEATH
resignation those present proceed TO fill their places
by ballot.
They then vote for President each rising his name
il called aud announcing whom he for. Tor
Vice President is then taken in the same way.
Three certificates Of the result drawn up.
These all signed by each OF the Electors in
Then they elect by ballot Special Messenger carry
one OF these certificates the President OF the T. S
ate Washington. Another is him by mail. The
third deposited 10 the hands Of this u s. District Judge
OF the District where they meet
On tn second Wednesday ia February the President
Of the L. senate at Washington in the presence OF the
Hou-e OF Representatives, Opeus the certificates which I've
has received aud counts the votes OF which there ia
al 296 The persons having the majority OF them are
declared elected President aud Vice President Of the Uni
ted States
II 40 person has n majority the House Of Representa-.
tives divide themselves into Electoral Committees by
States and for President each State having one
vote only The members from each State first ballot
mong themselves TO determine for whom s shall bc
cast aud then accordingly. There but thirty
in ALL and II the members from any Stat.
equally divided, its vote is not cast at all.
Then whoever gct- the majority Of these 81 is de.
clared elected President IL no gels majority
is elected Aud the balating, may thu. go I'LL the
| 9Th Of March.
Meanwhile the Senate elects Vice President in SINH.
lar
1.-THE House of Representatives fails elect President
before the 4 Uf March, Which day their terms Of Office
expire aud House adourns then the Wee President
who has be elected by the Senate President just
a. II the President dead.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-10-23

TUX BALTIMORE ELEcTIoS-Fhe result OF our municipal
election has given renewed energy the friends Of Fill
more and Donelson throughout the Union. North and
south, the glorious American victory ia Baltimore is hail
ed earnest OF the determination of Maryland stand
by the Uuon and sis the reasonable designs Of the
uon-s OF the North and the secessonsts of the South
AN earnest of the determination Of Maryland pursue
conservative between the extremists both sec
tons, aud remain firmly in its national position Ii has
proved powerful incentive 10 the Americans throughout
the country TO zeaously their efforts
hall OF the Union candidates, aud has, great measure
demolished tile miserable e<Pedeney arguments of
time serving and unprncped politicians who have thrown
themselves into the OF the bogus Democracy, with
the expectation aud hope Of future rewards in the shape
OF honorable and lucrative places Ii has proved both
the North and South that the people of Maryland
lead by Pace Pratt aud their satellites but despite their
efforts TO take them n into sectional party will remain
TO the Model President who praiected their inter
ess and tired aud found faithful capable honest
IL has that Maryland does throw back
tide Of dsunon and by the help Of the hearts Of
SISTER States, will accomplish that glorious object Let all
then. desiring the perpetuty OF the Union, ell favorable
TO Fillmore. Donelsou and the Constitution give them
their hearty and support snl victory =.ll perch
upon banners-Belt. Democraf.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-10-23
Mr.. HilIiard on Sneaker Bant..

In speech delivered in Faneuil Hall last Thursday
evening by the Hon George 5 Hiiard-,n able consis
tent and glorious old line Whig-we and the following
just aud appropriate criticism Mr. Speaker Banks late
New York speech:
AT the meeting of ~hich this adjournment your
attention called by Mr. Lord speech delivered hy
Mr.. Banks the 25th Of September That speech is il,
many respects remarkable production especially taken
IN With the character aud position of the
tor. Mr.. Banks Is speaker of the House OF Representa-
lives That j. national body his function is national
junction. A. such, permit To say, il in good
taste III him to entertain the citizens Of Northern
ropohs with elaborate dparagements OF whole section
81 common country. What would have been sai IL
the Speaker OF the House of Commons ia England bad
III. ia speech from the hastings, draw COMPARE
between England aud Scotland, wounIing aud in
sulting the latterf The public sentiment OF England
Sond have indignantly rcbuked him. And shall il be
laid that the Vt the South alon to u than
tile ScOichmen are TO Eugshmen To me, u native OF
New England Yaakee OF the Yankees with very strong
local attachments IL was anything but pleasure read
that Mr. Banks had said that the South had inventions
commerce, literature, science, very little manu-
iicturng industry, aud tar less agricultural skill than the
Eastern aud Western States do to have INV sec
tional pride graed the expense OF national pride
Even II these wouhdng statements true, by his
lips should that truth have been spoken"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-10-23
OUR OWN COURSE

We have great complaints made against by both the
Fremonters and Buchananites. The former curse and
that aiding James Buc.anans election while
he latter constantly accuse playing but Fillmore
game, TO help more efectuay john o. Fremont We are
doing neither. We for Willard Fillmore aud only for
hun We have second choice, and mean neither To
aid support any other. IL is sincere wish
that Mr. Buchanan's prospects may be ruined and with
equal earneste-s do desire that the electoral
be for NJ. Fremont From the beginning Of the
Fillmore move have had these objects in view and
al the poles close the 4th OF November, shall con-
tinue to labor TO effect them.
Nor alone in these aims and purposes. Thou.
sands OF others good and true with US heart and
ia having but choice They just beginning to
they gaining can6dence They koc that they hold the
balance OF power, aud they begin suspect that is
only possible but very probable that they have
the electoral vote OF the State for their candidate
The opposition getting alarmed too, the prus-
pect OF defeat hands oi the Democrats or the Re-
pubcsns nut lest the sober second thought of the peo-
pie should concentrate the votes OF the conservative
bers OF both these parties upon the only truly National
Union loving in the list Of candidates They fear
much each other the third party pres
ent triangular fight.
Our course is onward cause is just aud will up
hold it the last BE true your colors friends Of F
more DesertOns ON the enemy daily thinning their
ranks. The signal Of distress is hung out Per.evere in
the good work. Be alarmed the cry of Fusion
which side il may BE- raised
The Presidential and State elections of 1856, not
the ouly be- held ia Pennsy lvania- They of
portance to-day But must provide also for the H-
tire Even defeated ia the present contest there wall
DC many another field which may conquer. Let US
lay the foundation and in good time will raise up
party who will require balsnce of power aid
sue spccess.-Phiid. News
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-10-23

The Union saved-.Fremont Killed.

The Examiner, in an article the PENNSYLVANIA and
Indiana elections, boasngy proclams that the "Union is
saved and that the result in those States has uttr
destroyed the Prestige Of the Black Republican move
ment by demonstrating he hopeiessncs. Of in success
Of course, then, Fremont and the Black Republicans
having bean slaughtered and laid cold in DEATH We
shall have further appeals from the Examiner and
other Democratic presses to the Wings and Americans
Of the South ~ support Buchanan 10 order defeat Ere
mont. All the Wing. and Americans everywhere are
free TO vote for their first choice for the Presidency
Willard Fillmore. "Thc Union ia saved"-the utter
"bopelesness Of the Of Fremont is demonsta-
ted-nnd Democratic politicians have no use for the aid
aud support Of the Wings and Americans To the stand.
ard Of Fillmore, them let all conservatives aud patrols
rally, and bis triumphant election will be hailed with
Wild erultaiion and JOY throughout the length and
breadth Of the Republic