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7 = uaFN " bIfst a - ALATON,
hEALERS IN txotefies and Produce and Forward
II ing and Con4ns.ion Merchants, SIS Main ct rect
between 81 and III, kaasna Iowa
Would cali the Attention of the citi,ens Of th;.o;,
and Country Med hants To their large and wei, -.
lected stock Of $pcefes They have one Of the lar
gest stocks ever erq IN this place, Of all such ar
tcles as are usually kept in Grocery establishments
and viii sell on tie mus, reasonable terms They
feel conf lent iro6 their long experience nd a
termination To give rict personal attention y, h.;
ness, that they will merit liberal share of cu.to,
novas iw
tNLoub! flourl--tgstomers can rely urop getting
Quincy, DentonspJrt, and Birmingham Flou1
regularly, at IS, Main street
ner2sd HAMILL RALSTON.
soLDtN sfRuf--ln Kegs and half bbls Bel
- -. eher Sugar House syrup, in kegs And half
obs. Raisins in boxes, half boxes am, Quarters.
ho'Z'd HAMILL 4 kALSTON
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q. n. HUSTON,
Wholesale Dealer In Motions and

Fancy Dry Goods.
~ MAIN SrRErr, KEoxuK, Iowa.
new stock and the largest and best assorted ever
Tered In the market Our stock 10 purchased direct
rom manufacturers and importers, and We pledge
urselves to sell IT prices low for cash good
tune buyers, as St. Louis any other western mar
ket.
Merchants will Hnd il TO their advantage TO call
and examine our goods and prices before buyingese
whore. We will consider II no trouble toshow them
through our stock.-apr2e-dAw
"A apr 10 musroN's.
A HEAVY stock Of Cap. Letter, Ladies Bath, Bath
IA Post, Fancy and Commercial Note Paper, Plain
and laid Bun, White and Fancy Coiored Envelopes, u
apr76 HuSTON'S
4 General assortment Of German silver and dow
II BILE plated ware, ell warranted sndat manufac-
turer's prices, Ut aprz6 Hu6TON'S.
4 N extensive stock Of Whips and Lashes II msn-
n ufactassrs prices 1t apr76 HUsTONB.
slSHE largest and bsss assorted stock Of Embroids-
~ IN the city st apr26 HUsTON'S
v1vHE Finest assortment Of Ribbons ever offered In
4 tAe market. at aDr7b HU6TON's.
(vLOCkS enough 70 supply the market, Of every
~ variety Of pattern, Jerome's make, warranted,
ana at manufacturer prices, 1t HUSTON,6
Apr3s
YSnE best assortment Of Lace Wells and Drsss
4 Trimmings 1t aprsc HuSTON'S
A LARGE asd 6ne lot Of Kid Gloves Of every
~ grade. At apr2s MUSTON'S.
A LARGE lot Of artificial flowers, bud, grape
apr76 HUsToN's.
I void and common Jeweiry. and Gold and silver
" watches, Ut spr36 HU6TON'S.
LIVERY variety Of goods comprised in the Notion
L. and Fancy Goods line 1t Huston st priccs that
eaunot fail 70 induce purchases and benefit the buy
Or. Call q No. ~, and examine for yourselves.
apr26
A LAKHE assortment Of Hosiery and Gloves
"A English and French hand made Mitts, very
Ans. at apr26 HUSTON'E.
4 Huston will be found the largest lot of Irish
"A Linens, Lscos. Edgings, and every variety Of
White goods, at prices that cannot be beat IN ssv
Western market spr1e
A endless variety Of Silk and Linen Pock ct hand
~ kerchiefs and cravAts At apr1s HUsTON's.
EDwID n. GRANT,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
NOTARY PUBLIC, AND
General lana Agent.
"ILL attend promptly To buying. selling and
w leasing real estate, paying taxes. examining
ttles, preparing Of legal papers, making collections
aud all other alters connected with the real estate
business.
Will practice the legal profession In this and tn
adjoining counties.
kssssxxcxs I'll Sherman Co., Greene, Wcare
Rice, II. Des Moinssj John White + Co., OskA-
loowa l.. H. Grant, Nero. Association Library, N.
Y.City; Prof. \. D. Mussey, Cincinnati.
augl4-dAw t0cl9
v1SwO vAlusble levse lots on accommodating terms
i Applyto w. @. STRIPE.
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Dry Goods!
NE W ARRIvAL!!
j. III. HOLM r s.

CORNER OF MAIN AND FIFTH STS,.
HAS JUST RECElvED
One Of the Largest and Best Assorfedstocks
DRY GOODS
LIVER LANDED.N THE CITY. Doing business
IL entirely upon he CASH system, expect t. sell
Goods AS cheap as my other house in keokuk.
My stock comErises thing In he Dry Goods line
Muslin b!eaehsd aud unbeac ned drills, cnIicos de-
lanes, bareges, lawns velves, swisses jackonetts
silks livery variety and alstyies Of Ladies' dress
goods. insertions, gloves, mitts hosiery
collars, undersieeves, ribbons, bonnets
bats, flats, &c large aud we'll selected stock Of
Lades' Shoes and Gsiters. Also, N good sssortmsa,
Of z Assimeres, black aud blue Cloth, Docskin sum
me- Cloth, DC. A large lot Of Summer vestings
s,Ach n Marseiiies, Silks, etc.
Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes Of ali kinds fol
deatlemen wear. Crasats, stocks, gloves, etc. and
many other articles numerous to MENTION all oi
which will be sold at very low prices for eaAh. Ny
Goods are new. Come aud examine fDr yourselves
No trouble 70 show Goods and Prices.
keokuk, June lS-dAw
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ny ~ " ~ - ~ u -
ATE Of Buffalo, N. ", IL prepared
IL = DO AL kinds sf light and hseyy
= = work for Railrosds, Boats, Locks,
Mills, Engines, Housewoxk, 10. Screws
cut 70 order from TO q inches. Having long sx-
periencs and ample materials, respectfully solieis
orders.
eh.r an Third. between johnson and Exchange
streets, formerly occupied BY ". Graham.
Ksokuk, Nov. n DIV
5000 woFsh OF Property fer sale
en- Credit.
WISH to sell 10 feet johnson street, bot. 6th
j and Sth ats, q 4i2o per foot /, = 4, s.,
and years, at per cent. nterest. Also 20 feet
I'd between Exchange and Bank sta, snd Lots Z, .,
and r. block No. 20a pay able in one and two years.
Aiso an undivided one-e ghth Of Block No. 1852. and
Lots T. 50, 10, IA and II, In Block No. lS5; aise
lSS feet sndsof Lots TO- III and II In Block No.
10. All situated In Keokuk. Also $40 asres Of
Land veil located In Jackson Township, one NTH
cash, balance in IL md years.
/ also wanta partner with from e5.ee0 TO 1loyes0,
who isa good business man, with0at any old fegy
tsadences, To engage In the lumber basiness.
.u4y - z-1 ------.------------.
A LII the leading periodical publications, silly
n and Weekly nswspapers Of England and msr-
icA For sale ct ths LITERARY DEPOT,
sag 81 Johnson Street.
Es0WLER and Wells, Books and qualifications
IL ForsAls q the LITERARY DEPOT,
aug - JohAscn Street.
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(vAAP FIRES Of the Red Men. or A Hundred
eursO CAVE BAILEY.
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keokuk, June %. ls56.---aod,f.
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EDWIO n. q KANT.
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
NOTARY PUBLIC, AND
General D.aDa AGENT.

1.-TWO valusble levse lots ON accommo tin terms
i Apply TO w. G. STRIPE.
July 1A-dtf
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-21
TUESDAY MORNING, 0 O'CLOCK.

Convention met according TO adjourn
ment.
James F. Pagan presented the follow
ing resolutions, which were adopted
Rcsokrcd, That this convention hereby
express their approval and qualification of
the high-toned and dignifed course of the
newspapers supporting the cause of Amer
icanism throughout the State, and feel as
sured that, assisted and cheered as the
party is, by their wise counsel and able
advocacy of the true Democratic Ameri-
can doctrine, we can, in the approaching
contest, look forward to a glorious tri-
umph.
Rcsolred, further, That the proceed
ings Of this convention be published in
all the papers in the State, engaged in
the support of the principles of ,Ameri-
canism.
The following resolution was offered by
Mr.. Smoot and adopted
Resolued. That it is recommended that
in all conventions, either county, district,
or State, for the nomination of candidates
to fill the public Offices, that the delegate
or delegates OF each association, precinct,
district OF county, shall be entitled to cast
the vote of the association, precinct, dis
trict, or county, that he or they are del
gate or delegates to represent
Capt. Danley offered the following which
was adopted:
WHEREAS, The American conventions,
that will assemble at Jacksonport, on the
18th of May, and at Hot Springs, on the
18th of May, viii have, in addition to the
nomination of Congressional candidate,
Presidential elector to nominate for their
respective districts, therefore
Resolued. That this convention urge on
the party the necessity of full represen-
tation, both at the Jacksonport and Hot
Springs conventions
| The following letter was read and or
dered to form a part of the proceedings Of
this convention:
| CLARKsyILLE, ARKANSAS, }
| April goth, 1856.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-21

The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted:
Rcsolred, That this convention tenders
its thanks to \. J. Hutt, President of the
State Council, for the able and faithful
manner in which he has discharged his
trust In that behalf
Resokred, That the thanks of this con-
-vention be rendered to Hon. Henry Neill,
for the able and impartial manner in which
he has presided over this convention.
-Resotrecl, That the thanks of this Con-
vention be rendered to 4. J. Smith, Cor
responding Secretary, and Wm. B. Easley,
Recording Secretary, of the State Coun-
Gil, and \. L. Woodard and ~ j. Smith,
Secretaries of this Convention, for the
faithful discharge of their respective du-
ties
On motion the Convention adjourned
HENRY NELL, PRESIDENT
A F. WOoDARD,
n j. SMITH, '''-' ''''' 'o''
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-21

WEBSTER, ROGERS, AND CHoATE.-
The Newburyport (Mass.) Herald says
truly that few persons say more good
things than Rufus Choate. He gave a
lecture in Boston few weeks ago, upon
the last days of Samuel Rogers, for whom
he expressed good deal of admiration,
and whose "Table Talk" has been recent
ly published. Mr.. Choate's great person
al attachment to Mr. Webster, and admi-
ration of him, are also well known. 1t
is said he was recently asked how he
thought the conversational powers of Mr..
Rogers would compare with those Of Mr.
Webster. He replied, "As a .faafc TO
tac9 hundred organs.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-21

Buchanan Presidentialky Considered
IA Pennsylranta-The late American
minister to England has received tie formal
endorsement of all the Democratic members
of the lower branch of the Pennsylvania
Legislature, save one; and Of all the Demo
GRATIS members Of the State Senate, save
sr1
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-21

SPoRTIXG.-The editor of Young Amer
lea has ferooious poodle, which be backs
to lick any plate in the neighbo2lood.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-21
From the Memphis Eagle y Enquire
Acceptance of Major Donelson.


We publish below the letter of the COM
mittee appointed by the National Ameri-
can Convention to inform Major Donelson
of his nomination as the American candi-
date for Vice President, and his reply
Maj- Donelson modestly but frankly, act
ing upon the American maxim that pub
lie Office should be neither sought nor de-
clined, accepts the nomination. In his
letter of acceptance he briefly and sue
cinctly points out the great existing polit-
lcal evils which threaten the dissolution
of the Union and the prostration of our
republican institution, and explains the
difference between the otd and neso Dem
ocratic party. His letter evinces ma
ture consideration and a statesman-like
appreciation of the public policy of our
country
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 26, SO.
To HON. ANDREW j. DoNELsoN
SIR-The National Convention in this
city, having unanimously chosen you as
their candidate for the Vice Presidency of
the United States in the approaching elec-
ton, have appointed the undersigned
committee to make known to you Official
ly this proceeding, and to ask your ac-
eeptance of the position they have assign
ed to you.
In the discharge of this duty, the IN
dersigned are happy to avail themselves
of the opportunity it affords them to ex
press their personal qualification in the
choice made by the convention, and to
congratulate you upon result no less hon
orable to yourself than auspicious to the
welfare of the country.
With the highes. consideration, we have
the honor to be, very respectfully, your
Obedient servants,
ALEX IL. FL. STUART, of Virginia,
ANDREW STEWART, of Pennsylvania,
ERAsTUs BROOKS, of New York,
E. b. BARTLETT, of Kentucky,
WM. J. EAMEs, of Massachusetts,,
EPHRAIM MARSH, of New Jersey.
TULIP GROVE, NEAR NASHVILLE,
March 80, '56.
GENTLEMEN [ did not receive until
yesterday your official note of the 26th of
February last, informing me of my nomi-
nation to the office of Vice President By
the American party, and asking my ac-
ceptance of the same
For the fattering terms in which you
have communicated this proceeding, l beg
leave to. offer you my sincere thanks l
accept the position assigned me by the
American party with a just sense, l trust,
of the responsibility belonging to it, l
attended the convention with no expecta-
ton that such an honor awaited me, and,
if my own feelings and wishes could have
been consulted, it would have fallen upon
some other member of the American par
ty, in whose ranks are 50 many dlstln-
guished individuals better known to the
country and better prepared By experience
for the high duties of the station, should
the voice Of the people be in accord with
that of which you are the organ on this
occasion. But acting upon the maxim
left US b. the great men Of The earlier
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-21

The Chinese scour silk with thin paste
a. :, Z 81 0eal ..,,al as.l water. -
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-21

SIR The undersigned, members of the
American party, in view Of the State Con-
vention about to be held, inasmuch as We
will have no delegation there, have thought
it proper to inform you as nearly as posi-
bic, of the choice of the party here, for a
standard bearer In the ensuing campaign
for Gubernatorial honors. 1t is our belief
that James Yell would be more efficient
in this county than any other man. We
suggest this not with T,eE 10 have any
particular weight or effect in the eonven-
ton in point of fact, but simply that his
claims, as also other good men that may
be in nomination, may receive from you
that consideration that is Justly due them
upon merits, as also their availability
We regret very much that we were not
able to send delegates, but having conf
dence in your fidelity to true american
principles, promise our hearty support,
and also that of our party, to the nominee,
with no mere hope of success.
As to the electors, we can make no safe
suggestions, and viii not attempt it, for
we have many men that would acquit
themselves honorably, and would sooner
trust to your selection than our own.
Very respectfully,
j. E. CRAvENS,
A D. KING,
T. F. CONNELLY,
j. W. MAY,
WM. NJ. BRANSFORD,
JNO. ". FARLEY,
G.. S. SCOTT.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-21
Very respectfully, your obd't serv't,
A. J. DONELSON.

To Messrs. Alex. H. H. Stuart, Andrew
Stewart, Erastus Brooks, and others,
Committee.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-08

vention and honest labor. Having pure
breezcs and pure springs of water, health in
spires them with energy. Having enchanted
wales, lofty hills, crystal lakes Unparalleled in
the sombre woods, and the many attractions
presented to view in luxuriant fields and gar
dens, they revel in the ideal realms, and have
thus acquired IA refinement and intellectually
which render them the pride Of the nation and
the light of the world.
These facts are adluced to show that the
beautiful ennobles the character. How I'M
portaut, then, that home, the fountain Of true
excellence, where impressions are first engrav-
en- upon the mind, should be embellished with
every attraction the circumstances will allow.
Shading trees, climbing vines, inviting arbors,
give home, "be it ever SO humble" an air OF
refinement which capivatcs the eye OF the
traveller and assures him there are the out
ward signs of intelligence and happiness
Even the birds love to cougregate In that
Eden of nature, and carol in songs OF glad
ness And how much does such rural beauty
contribute to the contentment Of those who
call it home! Every thing, even to the hum
blest flower is held in sacred trust, as if it
were part of their being. Harm not tree
or vine, Tor it belongs to home! The young
guard these living ornaments with vigllant
reverence the old remember them with en-
dearing reminiscence. Then make home beau
tiful, that the young may be copysts of ma
ture-loving, truthful, innocent; and when
they grow old they can look back upon a
pleasant pathway in the journey of life.
We seeds
To blossom in their manhood, and bear fruit
When they are old.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-08

The main intention Of this worlds wisdom
in fit men for living on this earth, and that
of Gods wisdom to prepare them TOR hsave".
Where do these plans, then constructed upon
such very different ends, begin to diverge
At their very commencemcpt.-both may
train up child in the way they wish him to
90 but the one is the way OF the world,
leading to future condemnation; the other
the way of God, leading to life eternal and
his presence in gloiy. The world trains
children to similarity with itself, with its
pride, its luxury, its sef-induIgence, its vanity
and its sel-approbation; the Scripture prin.
eiple Gods wisdom is " the nurture and
admonition Of the Lord" self-denlal. humility,
acknowledgment of sin ard dependence up
on God alone for help. The world incul-
Gates the hope of gain as ruling object the
Bible declares that the love of money is
the root of all evil" The world is loud in
its praises of those who acquire advancement
and distinction in its circles, holding them up
as bright examples to be strenuous followed;
the gospel teaches us to be content with such
things as we have, threatens the fall Of the
mighty and the proud, and pronounces bless
ing upon the meek, the lowly, and the kum-
Bile. The world allows, nay, incucates self
ishness the gospel bids US seek not our own
welfare only, but also that of the others.
The world approves bold, contentious spirit,
as one likely to force its jostliug way through
all opposition Scripture says, The ser.
want Of the Lord must not strive 1.-The
world allows assimilation, cvasive misstate-
ments, selfish decisions, petty fraud, and all
the thousand knaveries of common life and
business-or rather its whole system is ono
of deceit, falshood, and hollow-hearted treach
cry the religion of Jesus requires that the
whole life and conduct should be character
ized by the very Transparency OF truth, as
even in the presence of the God of truth ant
holiness. The man Of the world sends hi!
children to public places and scenes where
well promote their interest ip life Scripture
points out the banelul effects Of such course
80 shall your children cease form fearing
the Lord"
Similar and equal opposition might b.
pointed out between the rules and principle
inculca'ed by the wisdom of the world, anC
the wisdom of God, in vast number Of ad
ditional instances, but what have been adduce(
are quite enough to illustrate the proposition
that the one wisdom is exerted in fitting mel
for living on earth, and the other in prepar
ing them for heaven. We commend the sub
ject to the meditations of parents, especial.
in the day and night watches of the Len
season. What rational being but must per
celve the unutterablc advantage of bcin!
early and steadily trained to a moekntss t
be parakers Of the " inheritance of saint
in light" instead of running the giddy, sin
full, and unsatisfactory round of the world
and ending by being banished into outer an
hopeless darkness If these be the results
the sure results Of these two principles--wh
but would strive to confer upon his childre
the heritage of blessing rather than curse
-PrOttSant Churchman.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-08
Our Farmer Girls.

You may talk of girls in the circles gay
Where the cleaning lights on their jewels play
But give me the form of the farmer girls,
As the breezes sweep through their soft rich curs,
While over the meadows they trip along,
And cheerily warble their morning song.
No midnight revels have invaded their cheek,
Nor circled their eyes with a sable streak,
but their forms erect in their beauty and health,
And dearer by far than the rich ones wrath
Then seek the love of the farmer girl,
And warily treasure the priceless pearl.
No fancies engendered by wild romance,
Will steal from her eye its truthful glance,
Still foreverthe same as years roll by.
And storm-cloud and tempest shall darken your sky
Still forever the same, all loving and true
She'll Loyalty cling, unchanging, to you.
Then hearty toast to our farmers Fair,
As they bthey dance in the evening airs
O. their thoughts all pure rs the zephyr that floats
Away with the burden of laughter notes
Then drink their health in the cleaning gray,
And merrily list to the bird-like lay.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-08

Books FOR CHILDREN.-I wish | could feel
now, in reading the best book that ever was
written, the same intense enjoyment and
pleasure as did when | read Bluebeard, and
Beauty and the Beast, Jack and the Bean
Stalk, and Jack the Giant-killer. The other
day | began to read them again, and | was
delighted with them. | will tell you why |
read them again. | wanted to give them
dramatically to my children. wanted them
to enjoy what | enjoyed when | was young.
What are you frightened for in giving these
books to children don't believe there is
a man or woman here who remembers any
book they read in youth, and who does not
recollect the pleasure with which these books
were read. Very well; do you find they
have done you harm7 Do you look back
with grave face upon any injury they have
doae you? | know they come into my soul
like sunbeams. have the deepest thankful
ness that have these books. Then give
them to your ragged boysas WE'LL Give them
your good books; but if you will have them
interested, you must have Il broader and
more manly view about the books they ought
to read. As to the difficulty of getting peo-
pie TO read he advised any who were good
readers to embrace opportunities of reading
to persons who did not themselves read, good,
useful interesting books, and they would
thus do vast amount of good. Many a
man would rejoice to hear book read who
would get little good if the book were left
to him to read it himself.-Dickens.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-08


DIR. DOW SO well known for the last fifteen wears in
this city, where he has confined his practice 10 the rcat
nent of murcuria syphic and other diseases of pr-
vate nature consulted as above from nine in the morn
till seven in the evening Patients must call durnr
Office hours Office not open on SUNDAYS
All chronic and difficult cases such AZ have existed for
wears are completely and permanently cured in The short
est possible time BY the Doctors jmproyed course of
treatment.
MpnIc.t Anv,crAs IL Is aIwavs imnor,,,t IN oh,,;,
the services of an experienced and SIX fIl ca
ON the celeb rated DR. Dow No Endicott street-ssd
and Surg journal.
DR. DOW VIII .ay nothing of his Qualifications IA n
Physician and Surgeon being n graduate of the Universi
ty of Pennsylvania Lice initiate Of H., State Medical Sn
cctv N ". and Tor more than twelve wear, n prarton
er OF this city, during which time he has mo dpubt cured
more of those difficult nd chronic cases fsnc as nbing
but practical experience can ensure ihrn ali b
er physicians In Boston.
By his late improved course of pracijce Conorrb,n
Gleet Srciures and all other local affections of The nj
AIRY and seminal organs cured in very few DAYS.
without mercury regard to diet, OF fear of exposure
SECONDARY SYPHILIS rrC
Scrof,ious affections nIcers In The throa, IA
every imnurity Of the HOOD tboraush au ana
raai.o,aJ psr,an. s;o,a ih us"y an" oomp'tteiy
should cali as early as possible after cpnrc1ir ,h
ease as much time and money NAV he saved ,bar, ~
TO YOUNG MEN Ypu W no are Troubled MIR ''.,;
nal we tki ess gen eray caused Inv bod hah; ~ H.; s
the effects uf wbichare nocturnal emss;ans nais n
dizziness in the head fol getfuness Sometimes n rnS;n
in the en- rs weak eyes &c termina,inr,n cs "sihs