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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03
R~The " arlington correspoudent Of

GTThe Washington correspondent, Of the
N. Y. Times writes:
sit has been my good fortune to hear eve
~ speech which Mr.. Seward has made ia the
Senate of the U. s., and | am quite sure,
brilliant and forcible as were those Of for
mer sessions, his effort of to-day o'ertopped
them all.
Az noticed the rapt attention of his au-
ditors, my mind naturally reverted to the
period when Mr. Seward first addressed his
fellow Senator's seven years ago. Then
those who were opposed to him, blinded by
prejudice, would scarcely listen to him with
decent respect. To-day. their silent atten-
ton evidenced the conviction that the Sepa-
ator from New York is a gentleman to be
heard, and not despised. Mr.. Seward has
already lived down mountain Of prejudice
and calumny, and the little molehill which
still remains, is rapidly sinking away in the
light Of the nations advancement, in know
edge and truth"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03

GT Philadelphia punster says that, in
view of the universal fun made BY the Amer
lean press over the birth of the Prince of
Algiers, he proposes that the title Of the IL
lustrious stranger should be changed to
''Prince of All-jeers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03

cT The registration books issued in
Scotland in 1854, required every woman to
swear that she was present at the birth Of
her own child.
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MEsDING THEN Ur.--lt is said that Queen
Victoria, as q manifestation Of her gratifca-
ton at the return of peace, has ordered arti-
fetal legs for a half dozen soldiers, and arms
for as many more, who had been deprived Of
those useful members during the. seige Of
Sebastopol.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03

The Republicans Of the First Congressional Dis
trlet Of Iowa are requested to meet in Convention
At ostumwa, Napello county, ON the first THURSDAY
The 9TH day, Of June xt. for the purpose of nom
mating candidate for Congress for said District
and u attend 10 such other business as may come
before II. Were cdmmend that the several counties
appoint twice the number of delegates to the said
Convention they have members III the State Lcgis
iature.
BY arderef the Committee
Republican, papers please copy.
April seth, 1853.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03

"SPARkLING and bright,
- In the liquid light

~ In the liquid light
Is the water in our glasses
Msssrs Moore Hooper respectfully announces to
their friends and patrons that they have again put
IN operation their fountain which dspenses its cool
and delicious waters, favored with the nectar and
Juices OF most delicious fruits and flowers. A win
ter's rest hasenabled Messrs n. j. II. to make such
improvements in the manufacturing process that
they say unhestatingly it cannot be surpassed by
any Arated water In the world Call and satisfy
yourselves, Remember the place, III Main street.
Behold the mark
little fountain cell
Where water clear as diamond spark,
my5d In a stone basin FELL"
ENRENCH CANDIES - We have just received
from New York, large assortment Of fine
French Candies. Call and get some at
apr20d CREIGHTON 4 DINNERS
IUsT RECEIVED at Creighton Dinner s. larrs
- lot OF choice Cigars, such will not fail TO
please all who will call and try them.
Ell 1T BE REMEMBERED that Ice Cream is
II selling fast 81 Creighton Il Oh mer's johnson
street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03

For KEoKuK.-We notice in the Cincinnati
Gazette of the Goth ultimo, eight steamboats,
advertised for keokuk, to wit John Bell
Fairy Queen, Northerh Belle, Ehe Alton,
Forest Rose, iuba, New York and j. b. Car
son.
This indicates very decided increase Of
our direct trade with the Ohio river.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03

CT The remembrances of past happiness
are the wrinkles Of the soul
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03
Norcross' Patent Circular
VIZ WUG.u

FIsHE undersigned having obtained the exclusive
L control Of the right for N g. Norcross Circu-
lar Saw Mill for the Western States would caution
purchasers of circular mills, that We have sold
4. Wiekersham Son the exclusive right Of manu-
featuring said mill in the city Of Keokuk and vi.
cinty, and sale of the same in the States of Town
Illinois and Missouri. LEE LEAVITT.
Cincinnati, April 18th, 1856.
The above mill having proved superior to any
other now in use, we would request parties about
purchasing Circular Saw Mills 10 examine these as
we feel confident that they possess advantages over
ali now manufactured
apr30-dotw6m L. WICKERSHAM 4 SON
ICE! ICE!!
Tee promptly delivered daily in any part of the
i town, in any qusntityto suit customers.
aPrSo-d j. A. RALSTON L co,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03

CT Jenny Lind has been singing in Lon
don, and there is some talk of another must
cal tour through the United States.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03

CT A family returned to our city last
week from Keokuk, to which they moved d
year since, but liking the ''Hlls City, bet
ter they have returned to die here Mays
vile (ky,) Express.
Maysyille is a hrst-rate place to die in.
Every thing is in the way Of dying there, its
prosperity is dead, it's business is dying out
and its prospects are buried.
We understand that the family referred to
was left by the husband and father in MAYS
vile, while he came back here, and is now
energetically devoting himself to business,
to raise the means to -efray the expenses of
his family in Mavsyile.
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ATHEN EU N.

ATHENEUM.
THOS. DUFF. Manager
j MoRosEy, Asst Manager
j. c. SeHxLL. Scenic Artist
Great bill for SATURDAY NIGHT
Saturday Evening. May 3.
Will be presented the thrilling play in acts, en-
titled
Doom 81 the DrunkaFd
Or, Circums initial Evidence.
Ned Crawling, DUFF
Lucy fairlove Mrs duff
The performance will conclude with the laughable
farce Of
VILLAGE LAWYER
Scout, Shook
Prices of Admisson--Dress Circle so cents; Lobby
- cents Doors open at clock, curtain will rise
At71
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03

CT Ex-senator Niles, Of Connecticut, is
confined to his lodgings in New York city
from the effects Of cancer which is deemed
incurable.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03

~ Punch advises Macaulay to mend his
Penn.
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i'a-a---li'i y - s'as- -ia-iai
FOR SALE

40 acres of timber land four miles from the city.
Gao Of land within three miles of the city.
229 acres so acres under cultivation, near Camsr-
20. A liberal credit will BIZ given.
26s acres, also under cultivation, eleven miles
from the city Terms easy.
SMITH VANSTCkLEN
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03

r No mail from the East Yesterday, be-
cause the Jenny Lind had no pilot for the
Rapids
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03
fOR SALE,


lots 20 xS0 on Sd street,
lots 20xT0 on Sd street,
lots on johnson, between Seventh and Eighth
streets
lot on johnson, lex100, between Sd and Attn
lot on johnson, 2ox4o, between Second and ID.
lot on Sd between Main and Johnson 20x5e.
lots on lat 2nx75.
lot on Bank, between "a and 81.
lots with brick house, Eighth and Bsnk
streets.
A house and lot on 18th street
houses and lots.
lot on lain street.
lots on 9th street.
lots on Franklin street.
10 acres OF land near the city.
lots ON 9th street, with small house
lots On End street
Apply to SMITH d yANsicKLrN.
SToRE FoK hENT---3 stories wi}h a !oellar, IN
~ Burrows Block, possession given immediaely.
IL can b. had for 'woyears. Apply TO
SMITH VANsIckLES.
To the Pubic.
uANIN6 determined, hereafter, 30 do an exclu-
sively cash business In cur retail department,
We prepared 10 sell all kinds Of Hats Caps Bon
nets &c, at greatly reduced prices. Our stock is
now very complete, and we keep nothing but the
best grades Of goods always have the latest styles
and will sell lower for cash than the grades
are sold on credit. 80 come with your dimes
Ez1- All kinds of Millinery work done to order
at the shortest notice.
Oct "a diff u. F. HUMPHREY GAGE
any ee TIC man
NYISHING new Hat we have just received per
w Express Il dozen Soft Hats Of Superior oual-
ity al the "Great Western Emporium.
u. F. HUMPHREY GAGE.
August IL, 1855.
New Arrival.
II R0WS and tan colored hats, hi gh and low crown
- Of every style and quality, just reces ed by
oct2sdwtf d. r. HUMPHREY GAGE.
LIVE hundred dozen plush caps, just receis ed nj
l. the store Of d. +. HUMPHREY GAGE.
oet23dwu
nNE thousand Bonnets, Of all styles and Qualities
~ at ID Y. HUMPHREY GAGE.
oct2sdwtf
M 1LLINERY Goods Of every variety, at the low
4v1 est prices, nj ID. +. lit MPHREY & GAGE.
oct23dwtf
FTNHREE hundred dozen wool and enc hats of every
i atye, at D.F. HUMPHREY GAGE
octf3dwtf
FOM SALE.
LNIGHTl acres Of land three miles from this cit
IL with comfortable house on the same.
Inquire of ID. F. Humphrey 4 Gage 50 Ma
street, between Sd and 4th, or Wm. M c. Terrence
Also 100 acres situated SIX miles north Of 0ska-
| loosa, Mahaska Co.
| feb26du h. r. HUMPHREY GAGE
MILLINERA WANTED.
n GOOD Milliners wanted Mt the store of
| III u. +. HUMPHREY GAGE
a
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03

CT Watts Sherman, of the firm Of Duncan,
Sherman d Co., bankers of New York city,
died at Mobile, of pulmonary disease, on
the oath ultimo.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03
Railroad Iron a nd Ruffians.

Last Saturday night the American arrived
from New Orleans, bringing about 1900 bars
Of iron for the Illinois Central X. K. She
was detained about "A hours discharging il.
She also brought up about 203 Of the most
despicable rufhans and cut-throats We ever
saw. They hailed from Alabama and the
sand hills of Georgia, and said they were
going to Kansas to vote, and return after
the election. Each was armed with bowie
knife and revolver, which he seemed to take
great delight in exhibiting to everybody
On Sunday night about SO Of them went out
on the Mississippi Levee, fell upen two or
three men, shot ut them several times, and
beat one Of them in a most cruel manner
The next morning as the boat was going up
the Mississippi river, several young men were
standing on the bank looking at her, when
the brave sand hill cranes deliberately drew
their pistols and commenced firing at them.
Several shots came pretty close, but no one
was hurt. II these Georgians do not exhibit
more bravery in Kansas than they did here,
ten determined men could whip whole acre
of them. We hope when they return they
viii stop day or two In Cairo, that they
may get their just deserts. - Cairo Times
and Delta, I'D.
CT The Buffalo Express has the follow.
ing Commercial intelligence:
"The fever is running high among the boys
for kites, and the price paid ranges from one
cent to six. 1t does not appear to be cash
BUSINESS either, for we have noticed q good
deal of barter going on between seller and
buyer, such as n knife, a comb, jewsharp,
and willow whistle being occasionally offer
ed in trade for a kite. Happy davs these for
kite ayers
CT A Letter from st. Petersburg saws
that IN The course of the last campaign in
Asia, more than sixty thousand images Of
saints were dispatched from that city for the
edifcation Of Gen. Mourayief's army.
GTA New Hampshire Yankee saws that
no man in his State need ever be minus "a
pocket full of rocks" but Theodore Parker
SAYS of the Granite State, that ii is S.the
land of poor relations and cheap tomb
stones''
"No one would take you for what Won
are" said an old fashioned gentleman, day
or two ago, to dandy who had more hair
than brains.
.sWhy ?" was Immediately asked.
"Because they can't see your cars" said
the old gentleman
CO An old writer thus describes talka-
tive female:
81 know lady who loves talking so inces-
sanity, that she won't give an echo fair play.
She has that everlasting rotation of tongue,
that an echo must wait till she dies before il
can catch her last word"
CT II say, Pat, what is the difference
between being hung on the gallows like u
gentleman, and being hung on a gbbet ?"
'Sure, an in the first place, man hangs
only trIhe Of an hour or go, and on the
other he hangs all the days of his life ~
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03

~ ~.
VINHESE pictures are 49,
ahead Of any thing
ever before made The
subscriber would call
the attention Of those
wishing to get pie
ture that will never fade change in the least, TO
the superiority Of Cuttings Ambrotypes. Be par
ttcular, If in want Of one Of these to call It the
AxBRorrrE GALLERY, No. 3, Third Street Pictures
are warranted TO give entire satisfaction and guar
antied to equal any in the western country He In.
got the largest aud finest Gallery between ST. Louis
and Chicago, with side light and sky light, which no
other Gallery in this city has. He has the exclusive
right Of this patent for keokuk and Lee county All
other pictures protesting to be the arc cnter
feits, and an imposition the public. Th<y are
but worthless limitations Of the genuine Ambrotype
gotten up to deceive the public. The Amhrotype
will Keep in water as we'll upon the parlor table
They may also be set in tomb stones and remain
unimpared for ages.
~ Instructions given in Ambrotyping, and ri
50 IN taking pictures on glass not patented to suit
those who wish TO trnvel. He has also large
stock Of chemicals hand and collodeon Of the en-
est quality, and ready for use.
Gallery No. 3, Third st. keokuk Iowa
apr35-dt EMERSON, Artist
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CT Letter from st. Petersburg says
that in the course of the last campaign in
Asia, more than sixty thousand images of
saints were dispatched from that city for the
edihcation of Gen. MourayieH's army.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03

GA New Hampshire Yankee says that
no man in his State need ever be minus "a
pocket full of rocks" but Theodore Parker
SAYS of the Granite State, that it is s.the
land of poor relations and cheap tomb
stones'
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03

CT II say, Pat, what is the difference
between being hung on the gallows like u
gentleman, and being hung on gibbet '''
''Sure, an in the FIRST place, man hangs
only trihe Of an hour or 90, and on the
other he hangs all the days of his life ,''
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03

"No one would take you for what yon
are" said an old fashioned gentleman, q day
or two ago, to dandy who had more hair
than brains.
"Why 2" was Immediately asked.
"Because they can't see your ears" said
the old gentleman.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03
FOR SALE,

farm of 100 acres, all under fence, with two
double log cabins, and barn 30Ai0, situated 10 miles
from Keokuk in sight of, and one mile and half
from the Mississippi. TerIns-one third cash, the
balance in or two years. Price, $2l per acre.
Title indisputable. SMITH NANSICkLEN.
LNUk SALE-A house and two lots in pon,oosnc,
L Illinois. Apply 10
SMITH VANSICKLEk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03
CINCINNATI AND KEOKUK.
Express Packet.

~HASO0 0~AOSs
1--WE good Steamboat CUMBERLAND
! VALLEY, ~. R. Collins, MASTER ~
having been purchased by citizens Of
heokuk expressly for the Cincinnati trade, vii /
hereafter run regularly between the above ports.
Particular attention will be given to the lumber
,rahe. All orders will be promptly attended TO-
ihe patronage Of Keokuk business men solicited
for freight or passage apply on board, or 70
J. r. COPELIN,
apr59 Dim Levce-
KOKUk INSURANCE AGENCY,
OFFICE corner Of Main and Second Streets, up
~ stairs.
CAPITAL
Commercial Insurance Company, $f00, 900.
1Etna Insurance Company, $500 800.
Star Insurance Company, $3.50 200.
Hartford Fire Insurance Company, $500 600.
ksns Life Insurance Company, $l50, 900.
Policies issued on dwellings, stores and merchan-
die, in city and country. Marine and Life In.ur-
ance effected reasonable terms.
apr4dim W. w. BELKNAP, Agent.
LIVE HUNDRED bills winter apples for salest
L deci4 HUSTON, HAWKINS HUSTOHS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03

An ExAaPLE FROM OLD TMEs.-The y. Y.
Chronicle copies with great approval the fol-
lowing incident in the life Of Col Houghton
of llunterdon county, n. j., the grandfather
of the late eminent Baptist minister, the
Rev. Spencer Cone, ID. ID. It shows what
our fathers thought Of the relation between
Bibles and rifles, and the bearings Of Chris
tan duty upon great public exigency, when
unjust and oppressive violence threatens sur
feilow-ctizens in ever so distant part Of
our common country
1t was in Hopewell Baptist meeting house,
where Conant Cone and Alice Houghton
alike worshppcd, and where they were i'm
mersed, that Joab floughton received the
first news of the battle of Lexington and the
defeat of the Earl Of Northumberland, the
naughty descendant Of the hero Of Chevy
Chase, by the half armed yeomanry Of New
England. Shilling the breathless messenger,
he sat quietly through the services, and when
they had ended passed out, and mounting the
great stone block IN front Of the meeting
honse, beokoned to the people TO stop. Men
and women paused to hear, curious to know
what 80 unusual q sequel to the services of
the day could mean. AT the first words
silence stern as death fell over all. The
Sabbath quiet of the hour and the place was
deepened into terrible solemnity. He told
them all the story of the cowardly murder
at Lexington by the royal troops the heroic
vengeance following hard upon it; the re-
treat Of Percy; the gathering of the chill
dren of the Pilgrims round the beleaguered
hills Of Boston. Then pausing, and looking
over the silent crowd, he said slowly, "Men
OF New Jersey, the red coats are numbering
our brethren in New England Who follows
me to Boston 20 And every man in that au-
dience stepped out into line and answered,
"I' There was not coward or II traitor
in old Hopewel meeting house that day.
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CO An old writer thus describes q talka-
tive female:
81 know lady who loves talking so inces-
sanity, that she won't give an echo fair play.
She has that everlasting rotation of tongue,
that an echo must wait till she dies before i,
can catch her last wordo
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03

L,0H SALE--A farm If 200 aareE- all under first
L rute fence, IS acres in Timothy divided into )
fields large hay barn 40x6u, containing first rate
hay press frame house, four springs, two wells,
fine young orchard with variety OF selected fruit.
the premises There is likewise brick
schoolhouse by. 40 acres Of timber within
mile Of the farm can be purchased If desired. Price
$40 per acre, one third cash and balance In and
two wears SMITH a EANcICkEN.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03

NOR SALE--Two new brick dwelling houses
l. Apply soon Possession Immediately
SMITH 4 yANEICkLEN.
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LIVE HUNDRED bills winter apples for sales
L decl4 HUSTON, HAWKINS HUSTOH'S.
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To the Public.
10 any a.enIIcmal

NyISHING new Hat We have jurt received pc
w Express IL dozen Soft Hats Of Superior quail
ity al the "Great Western Emporium.
u. T. HUMPHREY GAGE.
August III 1885
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-03

n GOOD Milliners wanted nj the store of
IL u. +. HUMPHREY GAGE
anrl4
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27

A Certificate from the Rev. J. d. Finley
Cincinnati, March ath. 1859.
DR.. Forsha-ThisIs the fret lime In my
long life that have given my name IN
recommendation Of any medicine. as a gon
eral remedy. though have often been solicit
ted. have used yonr Alternative Balm fol
nearly two years. 6rst, for the rheumatism
In my hip and knee. Of which was nearly .
cripple, then foryery severe braIres on two OF
my family; then violent attack ofdiarrhsea
on myself; then for inflammation, FOR burn
bruises, and for very severe case Of attn
neck, brought on by violent cold, and .
think have had full proof Of lis medical
properties, ia g,eal many ofthe diseases for
which Yen recommend u, and J have not
found Il 20 fatl IN even ono Of than. Slfl,
Pc notaay that Il Is an iuialllble cure, yet
is my sober conviction, that II IL the be,
compound for these remedies for which u il
recommended, that have ever tried, ed
have tried many | will not, " can pro
cure II, DO without II In my family for an,
consideration. Hoping that you will oil.
continueto compounds hones,ly.nu thatii
may relieve thousands Of Sufferers. most
heartily rOcommcnd ITO MY fellow-citizcn,
a most exceIIent Family Medicine.
Yours, aiTectIopntely,
J. u. FINLEY
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27
ST. LOUIS.
ALL HALL!
SOMETHING FOR THE MILLION.
PROF. WOODS
HAIR RESTORATIVE.

VIZ call the attention Of all, old and young, 70
W this wonderful preparation, which turDsbsck
10 lie original color gray har--covers the bead or
the bald with luxnrsnut grow lh--removes The
dandrnn m, itching, and all cutaneous ernptions-
causes continaai How Of the natural nuids; and
hence II used as regular dressing Tor tbe hair.
win preserve iiseolor, aud keep from falling 70
cxtremc old age. In all It's natural beauty We
scalp, 10 use h: and surely The yenng viii not,ns
they value The flowing locks, or The witching cufis
ever be withoutit. itspraise Il upon the tongue
Of thousands.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27
METAM0RA.
A Speker at Last.

But that's no reason why II. & An .Blackiidge
Of Metamora, cannot sell cheaper aud better
goods than any house In tho valley. consisting ofn
general assortment OF Dry Goods, Groceries,
Queonswafe, Hardware, Cutlery, Boots aud
shoes, Hats, Gaps, and general assortment OF
Read, Made ClolhiIg OF the latest aud most I'M
can he attention os the ladies TO our stock Of
silks, LANES, De Berges, Alpacas, Cashiners,
We, also Shawls Of various Descriptions, Dress
Trimmings, Jowelr,, aud general assortment OF
Yankee Nolious, which we positively will sell as
cheap u not cheaper than any house In the valley
or cash or approved country produce. We re-
turn our sincere thanks for former patronage, and
ask liberal share for lhe coming year. Call mud
see ue.
All indebted to US will please call and settle up
their accounts, rs we must have money, or We
cannot contine 10 sell goods 30 cheap.
~ II. a. A. ". BLAc KLiDGE.
feb. Ism.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27

Certihcftoiiom ID. l.. Starr.
have known Mr.. Forsha's Altcra.
tive Balm TO perform very extfaof
dinary euro uyon horse That wac very
badly cut, some time since
used Il upon one occasion. extcr-
nalIy with good effect. | believe !,
TO be perfectly safe and eilicacious
remedy to be usodin many complaints.
d. J.. STARR.
oxrm har . LIT IR6a. -