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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23
=. M. PRATT,

WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER
IN HAVING recently opened shop for the ~
GfY above business. respectfully socits a 6iZ
share of the public patronage.
Gold Rings, Chains Cane Heads, and all other
kinds of California Jewelry manufactured to order.
Particular attention will be paid TO cleaning and
repairing Chronometer, Duplex, Patent Lever and
all other descriptions Of watches
oct n SIN
nUICKSILyER-Alwa on hand, in quantities
Nok to suit, for sale by
G.P. l. A. MORRILL,, Druggist
nov "a 5-3m
KELLEY 4 SYMONDS
TT is with pleasure we announce to the inhabi-
l. tants of Volcano and surrounding country the
completion Of our new and spacious Fire Proof
Store and that we now prepared TO offer large
and well selected stock of
ST.4PLE md F.7.NCY DRY GOODS.
| We shall be constantly in receipt of the latest
and most fashionable style of Silks, Bareges,
Merenos Coburg's Alapaccas Dclaines Ginghams,
French and American Prnts,and all styles of Dress
Goods
Our assortment Of Millinery Goods, Ribbons,
Bonnets, Shawls, Hosiery, Kid Gloves and Yankee
Notions-Dress Trimmings and Domestic Goods will
at all times be complete.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

VNO THE AFFllCTED-Pcrso troubled with
L Disease should peruse the following letters Of
recommendation, from Dr. j. C. Young's patients.
They are voluntary offerings of gratitude to him for
benefits received. and are proofs as strong as Holy
Writ of his scientific attainments. No can read
them without at once having confidence in him. and
we confidently make the assertion that people af
aictcd with private or other diseases will call upon
him in preference to any other physician in Califor
MIA Read them carefully, ye that need medical as
sstance, and then lose no time in consulting him
while there is time left to cure you in:
MARYsymLE. June 10TH 1855.
DR.. J. C. YoUSG--Dear Sir Please send me
some of the medicines you prescribed in my case
have friend here who is troubled in exactly the
same way that was. He has nightly emissions
ringing noise in his head. weak back loss of memo
ry and he is generally debilifated he is discoura
ged and has not confidence enough to enable him to
call and see you. | told him how was, and that
my friends all said was in consumption, and the
doctors up here gave me up and advised me to go
home and die, but instead of going home | called
upon you. and here am well as any of them and
likely to live long time yet. with strength enough
to work with the strongest of them. Doctor ] will
send every one to you that looks as though he need
ed physician. 1t shall not be my fault if any one
dies for want of medical treatment. | will do all
can to keep the afflicted away from those pests of
society. yclept professors and hgh-sounding titled
men, who, If the facts were known, are men who
left ther country for their countrys good Publish
this, Doctor If you wish, aud hope some of those
who humbugged me may see it, and sleep bad for
one night. Truly yours. GEO. DAVIDSON.
GRASS VALLEY lane 3D. 1855
Dear Sir The last medicine YOU sent me has
done the business. ! am now perfectly we'll. and
wish to give my testimony to the public in favor of
your skill. was troubled with a complication of
diseases brought on by that soul-destroyng habit
Of sellpollution, and complaints caught by connec-
ton with bad persons Of the opposite SEX | have
been treated by of the best physicians as well
as those quacks who infest this state and by them
all given up incurabe but being advised by a
friend who had been benefited by your scientific
treatnerttt call upon you did So and feel CRATE
fal to him r the information but still more CRATE
fGl to you fc, the care and good advice you gave
me, as well as the eficacous medicines Won pre-
Nribed. If any Of the afflicted should see this let
Aem be sure that il is voluntary Offering in graf
tude for the blessings Of health received from YOU
and also given with fervent wish that il NAV be
of service TO those suffering as did and now NAV
God bless you in your effort to lessen the sufcrines
of the human family, and may all good citizens as
sst you to drive from the community those leeches
that prey upon the public by false pretensions of
sminence in the medical world.
Yours eternally,
JOHN BURGESS.
To Or. J. c. YouSG, San Francisco.
The daily Gate City., 1856-05-02
The American ptatforn.

We have noticed paragraphs in the papers
from time to time, conveying the impression
that the Know Nothings Of Iowa had taken
their stand upon the South American plat
form, and sere ready either to ignore the
slavery question or 10 aid the slavery prop
gandsts to extend the institution into free
territory. This lmputation is most untrue
and unjust. As body the Know Nothings
of Iowa arc and have ever been uncomprom-
isingly opposed to slavery extension, and
their sentiments as authoritaiively expressed
are identical with those held by the Re-
publieans upon this question.
The platform adopted by the State Coun-
Gil at Iowa City in November last, which re.
mains as the official and universal expression
of the principles Of the Americans Of Iowa,
we give below
Resolred. That the Federal Government
being one Of defined and limited powers.
among which the power 10 enslave human
beings Is not found, we most earnestly deny
its right to uphold or create slavery in any
portion Of the public domain. or 10 conniye
at lis establishment in Federal Territory. BY
any means Whatever, and that we are unater-
ably opposed 10 the admission into the mon,
Of any more Slave States, from territory now
free
Resolred, That Slavery is = local institu-
ton. under the control Of those States
where il is tolerated by law; with which the
people Of the Free States have 40 right to
Interfere; and that while we fully recognize
and are willing to obey the obligations in
reference to It, imposed by our National c on
sttution, yet we earnestly deprecate and
shall firmly oppose any efforts on the part Of
the Slave States to make the National Gov
erninen, of the Free States subseryient TO
the spread and perpetuity Of the system.
Rcsoired, That the rights Of the settlers in
The Territories, 10 the free and undisturbed
exercise Of the elective franchise guaranteed
10 them bt the laws under which they are or
ganized, should be properly protected by the
National Executive. whenever violated or
threatened.
Resotred, That hy the removal Of Coy.
Ree4er, who vas honestly and faithfully en-
deayorng to rotect the people If Kansas
IN the regulation Of their own i 1mestic Affairs
against the invasion of m3bs of armed Mis-
sourans, the Federal Adninlstr ion has
identified Itself with those who value slavery
more than freedom, and has forfeited the
confidence and respect of the American peo-
pie.
Such j. the position and such the princi-
Plies Of the Americans Of Iowa on the Slav-
ery issue, and any attempt 10 change that
position or ignore those principles, would ex-
cite universal indignation in the American
ranks.
By uniting with the Republicans on toe
State ticket, the Americans have already
The daily Gate City., 1856-05-02

WASHINGTON. April 26.

"AsHISGroN, April 26.
SENATE.--Mr. Stuart introduced bill pro-
yding punishment for forging and counter
letting land warrants or certificates Re-
ferred 10 Committee on Judiciary.
Several private bills were passed
Adjourned.
HousE.-Nebraska contested election post
poned
A resolution was unanimously reported
from the Committee on Elections, declaring
Mr.. Fuller rightfully entitled 10 represent
the 9th Dist. Of Maine. Adopted.
Also, to allow Mr.. Miliken, contestant of
Mr.. Fuller, mileage and per diem.
Mr.. Quitman advocated the repeal of the
neutrality laws, which he considered viola
tion of the Constitution, and stigma on
American intelligence. In the connection he
said;
''Mexico is in a state of dissolution, d.
yided into factions, and drawing out mis-
cradle existence BY selling her territory to
this country. In Central America there has
been series Of revolutions for years.
Cuba, the last remnant Of the gigantic dos
potlsm OF Spain, is necessary fer the pro-
lection OF our commerce, and fer the ma
tional repose and security. The law of ma
tlons depends upon circumstances its foun-
dation is reason, right and Justice. We
have not our connecting link between the
Atlantic and Pacific States, and that man is
I4guilty of moral treason who halts about the
means Of seiaing the lsthmus. 1t must be
taken, even at the expense of war. 1t is
manifest as a national necessity"
In the course Of his remarks, he said Eng
land had the address to induce our govern
ment to reject favorable treaty with Dom
mica, and had besides exerted an influence
| over Spain to our detriment. Our country
demands that we guard against the repetition
Of such fragrant offences.
Adionrned
The daily Gate City., 1856-05-02
Republican Declaration of Princi-
pies.
AIorrNb El Tnt rLrrsHlan l.NNENrloN.

Ap0PTED BY THt pTTrsBtGH CONVENTION.
H. We demand and shah attempt 10 secure the
repeal If all laws which allow the introduction Of
Slavery into territories once consecrated to freedom
and will resist Lv every constitutional means the
existence OF Slavery IN any ef the territories Of the
United States
2. We will support IS every lawful means our
brethren ia Kansas in their constitutional and
ly resistance to the usurped authority Of their law
less invaders and will give the full weight of our
political power in favor Of the immediate admission
Of Kansas to the Union as free, sovereign, inde.
pendent State
J. Believing that the present national admtnis-
tration mas shown itself to be weak and iathless
and that its continuance in power is identified with
the progress Of the slave power tunatonal Suprema
cy with the exclusion of freedom from tho terrific
~, and with Increasing cyl discord it is leading
purpose Of oar organization 10 oppose and over
throw
The daily Gate City., 1856-05-02
W AsHiNGToN. Auril o9

WASHINGTON, April 20.
There IS something Of mysterious import
going on at the White House Douglass,
who contests with Pierce and Buchanan for
the Cincinnati nomination. is frequently at
The Executive mansion of late. in private
conversation, evidently, with the President.
What's in the wind The most plausible
axplanation of the fact, so far as | have
heard, is, that these rival aspirants are COM
blned against their common rival, Buchanan.
even to the extent of forgetting their per
sonal lealouses planning to see how thev
can dispose of him, so that they may fight
out the Presidential battle between them
selves. The union is queer one, under the
circumstances, but ''politics makes strange
oed-fellows." 1t i. quite clear to a disn-
terested locker on, that Buchanan is getting
stronger as the time Of the Cincinnati Con-
yention approaches, and also that he is to be
overshadowed, il il is possible for Pierce
and Douglas to bring about the result. Bv
the way, where is Mr.. Marcy all this while :?
ls he laid upon the shelf as o political an
tiquty (the genteel term for sold fogy.")
or Is he laying low for the last heat, wisely
calculating that tho man least talked of has
The best chance
The daily Gate City., 1856-05-02

"GENTLENEN AND CHRISTIANS" MIR. Stat
ford reports Of Miss Nightingale that she
avowed, of the private soldiers, 'sthey have
been to us, and to all the ladies, gentlemen
and Christians" Is it not a pity that such
gentility should pine IN the cold shade. that
such Christianity should, too often, have no
other decoration save that worn inside the
breast. Very beautiful, very eloquent, was
the wish of one Of the brave fellows. asked
by Mr.. Stafford, ''what he thought Of Miss
Nightingale "Well," said he, 81 hope She
Will 60 to Heaven before she dies - The
colin and grave-thought the noble fellow
should have none of that angelic nature that.
IN his mind, Eljah-like, should be at once
translated from earth to Skies London
Punch.
The daily Gate City., 1856-05-02
CHARLES THE SECOND /.
Or tia NfrrrN Nnnnral
PITTS PATENT
Separator, for Threshing
And f,feuninp (r1fn


NJ ANUFACIURED by n. Hanson 4 Co.. al the
vi well known Alton Machine Shop.
The subscribers are agents for the sale Of this
chime, and do not hesitate IN recommend IL tie
best SEPARATOR ever invented. These machines are
manufaesu ured Of the BEST MATERIAL have stood the
test Of long experience, and received the hghest
recommendations Of numerous committees at Agri-
cultural Fairs in different States Of the Union and
in Europe.
Farmers are requested to cali and examine.
Remember the place Bernard d Co.'S Leather and
Harness Store, L plon Block, Mains keokuk.
my2w4m i. q. BERNARD i CO.
L'RENCH CANDIES ~ We have just recey cd
l from New York a large assortment, Of fine
French Candes Cali and ct some TT
apr20d CREIGHTON DINNERS
| CsI RECEIVED at Cre ghton 4 Dinner a lar 20
lot Of choice Cigars such will not fail to
please all who Will call and try them.
I ET II he REMEMBERED that Ice Cfeam IL
IL selling fast at Creighton Dinners, johnson
/ At
The daily Gate City., 1856-05-02
ordinance No. SO.


An ordinance regulating the compensation Il the
City Collector.
BE i ordained by the city Council Of the city Of
keokuk,
Section lzt-Ihat the Collector ef said ely shall
be entitled e the II two and half per cent.
the amount Of all taxes, eli her general OF special
collected by him.
Section 2i-That all ordinance, uy parts there
Of, conflicting with This ordinance. are hereby re
peaIed
Passed April Both 1856
Attest, SAM'L X. CURTIS.
Mayor of the city Of keokuk
II. S. MERRIAM City Recorder dit
The daily Gate City., 1856-05-02

ACCIDENT And DEATH.-On Monday last.
Whlle the steamer Alice was drawing a barge
through the shute at the dam below town. by
means 81 capstan on shore and worked by
morse, the boat grounded and winding the
cable tight, the sweep broke and struck the
oierk' John w Whissen, in the abdomen.
which resulted In his death the next day
lie was buried on Wednesday last by the
odd Fellows, beng member of that Order
Il keosauqua Rep.
The daily Gate City., 1856-05-02

lhe Republicans of The First CongYr ssionaI Dis
Uitt II Iowa arc requested 10 meet in Convention
u 0iam"a, Napallo county, on tne frst Thursday,
Tie ath day of Jun next. FOR the purpose Of nom
mating candidate far Congress. for said District,
AMI to attend n such other business a~ max come
osiore T. We recommend that tbs several counties
appoint wice the number 81 delegates 10 the said
Convention they have members III the State le.,ts
latare.
By orIerof the Committee
hepuhcan papers please copy
april 30fh. lS5G
The daily Gate City., 1856-05-02
To the people of The uni,ea states.

The People Of the United States, without regart
10 past political differences or divisions, who ar
opposed ~ the repeal IF the Missouri Compromise
to the policy Of the present Administration. I'll,
extension of Slavery into the Territories, in iavoi
of the admission Of Kansas as Free State. and oi
restoring the action of the Federal Government q
the principles Of Washington and Jefferson, are in.
rited by the National Committee, appointed hy the
Pittsburgh Convention Of The 22d If February,
1856, to send from each State three Del gates from
every Congressional District, ana six Delegates ut
large. e. meet in PHILADELPHIA, on the 18th
day of June next, for the purpose of recommending
candidates far the Offices Of President and Vice
President " the United States.
T.. H. MORGAN, New York
FRANCIS + BLAIR, Maryland
j. NJ NILES. Connecticut,
DAVID NILMOT Pennsylvania
A p. STONE, ohio.
WM. NJ. CHASE, Rhode Leland
J. l. GOODRICH. Massachusetts
GEO. RYE. Virginia,
A. Il. iALL0NEIL, Maine,
+. :. LELAND. Illinois,
CifAS. DiCkEY. Michigan.
a. q. FoGG, New Hampshire
A. ]. STEN Ems, Iowa.
CORNELIUS COLE. California
BRAINARD. Vermont
W. GE0SE, Indiana.
WlMAN SP00NER, Wisconsin
G NJ. pAULIS0N New Jersey.
r. D. WILLIAMS Delaware.
j "a FEE Kentucky
JAMES REDPATH, Missouri.
LEWIS CLEPHANE. Dist. Of Columbia
National Committee.
Washington, March ~, 1886.
The daily Gate City., 1856-05-02

~ A new sort Of shoe is now made at
Andovss, Mass, out of leather, gutta percha
and other things without sewing. The sole
can be melted off and on again without dam
age the shoe is er-proof more durable
han other shoes, aud 200 persons are en-
ployed in the manufacture.
The daily Gate City., 1856-05-02
within and Wiihous.
pYBARRY CORNWALL.

(wlTnouT.l
The winds are bitter; the skies wild;
From the roof comes plung'ng the drowning
rain
Without in tatters the worlds poor child
Sobbeh aloud her grief, her pain
No one heareth her, one heedeth her,
But Hunger, her friend, with his bony hand
Grasps her throat, whispering huskily,
What dost thou in Christian land
lwirnNJ
The skies are wild, and thu blast is cold
Yet riot and luxury brawl within
Slaves are waiting in crimson and gold,
Waiting the nod Of child IF sin.
The fire Is cracking. wine is bubhling
Up in each glass to it's beaded brim
TheJesters arc laughing the parasites quatIng
"liuppiness, y "honor," and all for him
(WrHour9
She who is slain ia the winter weather,
All she once had village fane
Listened 70 love on the moonlight heather,
Had gentleness, vanity, maiden shame
Now, her allies are the Tempest bowling;
Prodigal 'seurses self disdain;
Poverty, misery. Well, no matter;
There is an end u every pain
The harlot fame was her doom to-day
Dsdain, despair, 10y 10 morrow's light
The ragged boards and the paupers pail;
And 70 she ii be- given to dusty night
Without tear or human sigh,
She's gone, poor life an1 its fever o'ct
So let her ia calm Oblivion lie
While the world runs merry heretofore
iNlTHiN.)
He who Won iordly feast eujoycth,
lie who doth rest on his couch Of down,
He 1t was who brew the forsakeu
Under he f. et Of the trampling towns
Liar, betravcr, false as cruel,
What Is the doom for his bastard SIM
His peers, they scorn high DANES they shun him
tnbar yon palace, and gaze within.
There,-yet his deeds are All trumpet sounded
There upon silkcn seats reellne
Maidcns fair as the summer morning.
Watching him rise from the sparkling wine,
Mothers all profer their stainless daughters:
Mon Of high honor salute him ''friend -
skies OIL whore are your cleansing waters
World oh, whore do thy wonders end
The Cyclopedia of Modern Travel, on
which Mr.. Bayard Taylor is engaged, is tc
The daily Gate City., 1856-05-02
AHIhL LEVNANU' HORACE ENEKLfl
LEONARD a. EVERETT.
BANKERS AND DEALERS IN REAL

{ 'olNclj. BLUFFS, Iowa, buy and sell Ex
y change, Currency, Land and Land Warrants.
Locate land warrants for residents selected
lands.
Pay ytaxes, investigate titles, and give their at
tention to all matters pertaining 70 Real Estate
Agency in the Council Blnifs Sioux City Land
Office districts.
Money received deposite and interest allowed
Particular attention given TO the investment OF
money on landed securities
Refer to Chubb Brothers, Barrow Il Co.. and DR..
VIM. Keith, Davenport; Hon. Lincoln Clark, Du-
buquc; Charles Parsons, ksokuk Lucas Il 81
monds, ST. Louis W. 5, Gilman, N. u; j. Whit
ney Co., Boston Cadwallader Wallis Esq. Chilli
cothe, Ohio; Tartt, Stewart Co., Mobile
apro4-d
The daily Gate City., 1856-05-02
CINCINNATI AND kEOKIk
ExpreSs Packet.

THHE good Steamboat CUMBERLAND
1 VALLEY, II. X. Collins, Master -6s2 \
having been purchased by citizens OF,
keoknk expressly for the Cincinnati trade, viii
hereafter run regularly between the above ports
Particular attention will be given to the lumber
trade. All orders will be promptly attended 10.
The patronage Of keokuk business men solicited
For freight or passage apply on board, or to
j X. C0PELIN,
apr59-d3m Leyee
The daily Gate City., 1856-05-02

What did Napoleon mean when he
said 'oayonets think 20 The meaning is
obvious, Every polished bayonet is capa-
bic Of reflection.
The daily Gate City., 1856-05-02
Tciegraphic News.

New YORK, April 29.-The brig Taylor ar
rived from Port au Prince on the 2Sth She
lost three of her crew by yellow fever. The
Capt. reports that at Port au Prince. it is
very prevalent and fatal, and that it has cut
down many seamen who have previously yis-
tied that port with impunity, and supposed
to be proof against it.
The Republican meeting at the Tabernacle
to might was very largely attended. Il. F.
Butler presided. Vim. NJ Everts and Hon.
NJ, Bingham of o., were the principal speak
ers. Great enthusiasm prevailed.
CHARLESTON, April %. Steamer Isabel ar
rived here from Havana to day, bringing
Nicaragua papers of April Il, received bY
the Philadelphia at Havana.
1t is reported that Walker had won a great
battle at Rives, on the 1th, when that place
was captured with loss Of 30 on his part
The Costa Ricans are said TO have had Goo
killed.
Our Minister has addressed letter to
President Mora, relative to shooting Amer-
cln citizens, and protesting against his or
der for expelling all American citizens from
Central America.
The daily Gate City., 1856-05-02
DIED,

Yesterday afternoon, Aigfrnon Sidney, intautson
Of John II. and Charlotte J.. Sullivan.
The funeral VIII take place at 10 o'clock this
morning, from the residence If Mr. Sullivan, cor
ner Of 18TH and Morgan streets.
The daily Gate City., 1856-05-02
AT
M. D. Embich's.


Northwest corner Of johnson and Third streets
WILL be found one Of the finest stocks of Staple
w aud Fancy Dry Goods TO be found ia this city
Il comprises all the necessary and desirable goods
Tor Ladies Gentlemen S and Children's wear Their
stock Of fancy silks, bareges, de anes challices
tissues, lawns, briliants robes, cloths cassimeres
ycstihgs &C., j. full and complete. Families will
find embraced in this stock
Linen and cotton pillow casing
Linen aud cotton sheetur
Lace and Swiss Drapery curtains
Fig. and pain+-4 oil prints
Lancaster and Allandale quilts
Bed ticking, furniture prints,
Stair linen crash huckabnck
And cotton toweling,
Together with almost every article usually kept
in exclusive dry good stores.
Determined 20 sell goods for close profits, we re
speetfully solicit share Of public patronage.
KoKIk INSURANCE AGENCY,
nFFICE corner Of Main and Second Streets, up
~ stairs
CAPITAL:
Commercial Insurance Company, 100000.
Rtna Insurance Company. $500 600.
Star Insurance Company, $i50, ,0U0.
Hartford Fire Insurance Company, $500 900.
xEtna Life Insurance Company, $3.50, ,000.
Policies issued on dwellings stores and mere han
dixe in city and country. Marine and Life Insur-
ance effected on reasonable terms.
apr4dlm w. w. BELKNAP, Agent
1--WE HUNDRED bbls winter apples for saleat
L decl4 HUSTON, HAWKINS HUSTON's.
The daily Gate City., 1856-05-02

INHESE pictures tnA
&. :: 4: !:
wishing to get pic
ture that Will never fade or change in the least H.
the superil lrity Of Cuttings Ambrotypes Be par
ticuar, II ~ want Of one of th se, 10 call the
haBRoTNPE GALLERY, No. :, Third Street. pictures
are warranted to give entire satisfaction, ard guar
antied To equal any in the western country He has
got the largest and finest Gallery bet ween st. Louis
and Chicago, with side ght and sky light which
other GALLERY in this city has. lie has the exclusive
right Of this patent for keek uk aud Lee county. II
other pictures protesting 10 be the counter
feits, and an imposition on the public They
but worthless limitations oi the genuine Ambrotype,
gotten up to deceive the public. The Ambrotype
viii Keep IN water as well Us upon the paror table.
They may also be set in tomb stones, and remain
| unimpalred for ages
3Ss Instructions given in Ambroiyping, and al
so IN taking pictures glass, patented 10 suit
those who wish travel. lie has also a large
stock Of chemicals on hand and col loeon Of the fin
| est quality, and ready for use.
GALLERY No. ,, Third st. keokuk. Iowa.
ap35 5dtf EMERSON, Artist.