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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-17

WE sill sell, By order of the Assignee, by Pub
w lie Auction. commencing Friday morning,
April 25th, at 10 o'clock, and continuing until the
whole stock is disposed of, tne entire stock of
Stoves dc, belonging 10 Buel Brother.
This stock comprises several hundred stoves of
different kinds, such ms Cooking Sroyes, Parlor
Stoves, tcoal and wood Tin Ware Of every doscrip-
ton, sheet iron, Hollow Ware, Wire, Timers Find
ings, Smoothing Irons, Water Coolers, &c. &c. The
goods are in good ordpr and of the approx
cd kinds, anu rare opportunity for inves tment is
offered. Terms Of sal cash.
q. X. DIM0ND, Assignee,
MILLS & 90, City Auctr's.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-17
News OF the vTarning.

The Washington arrived at New York on
the 18th, with Liverpool dates to the 9th
The peace treaty was not signed. The con-
ferences were not SO harmonious. Prussia
demanded 10 sign the treaty on the same
footing as II she had been party to the nj
lance throughout. Her claims were sup
ported by Russia, hence the difficulties
Peace, however, was considered substantial
Is certain, though the war party in England
still cherished hopes that the negotiations
would fail. The Times Crimea correspon-
dent says:
"The war party still cherish hopes that the
nenofiatons viii break down. 1t may suit
the French TO make concessions, but it ought
not to suit us, They doubtless consider that
they have done enough for honor and glory
and to revenge the reyerses of 1872. They
cannot afford war rs England can, and their
army, however numerous on paper is dwnd-
ling sadly; scurvy and fever are PLAYING hay
oc IN it, ranks, and the mortality is said tc
be Hopper day"
Il was strongly believed that the confer
ence would ultimately end in European
steam frigates in search Of the Pacific. TIL
see Of padua was laid under seige in conse
quence OF frequent assassinations and dis
turbances. No change in provisions. Whea
declined Sd TO I'D per quarter. Flour de
clined Is.
The David White caught fire six mile
above Golconda, Ind, on the 18th, and tn
boat was scutsled No lives lost, but los
heavy.
The Gazette Office at Cincinnati took fir
On the 18th, and the upper story was con
suned. Fully insured. Paper issued as usu
al.
Eighteen houses were destroyed by fire a
Williamstown, KY, on the 18th inst Los
not known.
tornado occurred at Philadelphia on tn
18th, which unroofed about one hundre
houses in different parts Of the city No live
lost.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-17
Keep the Nimble Slxpence Ron.
ing.

/ AN receiving large stock Of first class goods,
every style direct from the eastern cities, which
will be sold cheap for cash
Come and see what bargains. Hear We our cry,
and we will make glad thy home. l freely invite
all hands 10 unite Friends VI Freedom, cheap, yes
very cheap Swell the song, young and Old the
STRAIN prolong Ny stock consists IN part Of the
DRY GOODS.
Drillings, Domesties, blcached aud brown Shifting
Cheeks, Cottonadss, OsnabuJgs, Linen goods OF all
kinds, Sc. Of dress good have great variety
Bare9es, Barege dc LANES, ChailIes. SILK Tissues,
Null and swiss Muslins Dotted swiss Gingham-,
Prints, do also, IN this department i exeensiye
stock Vt notions
HATS, BQNNErs, UMBRELLAS PARAsoLS,
great variety If the above articles Mems aud
Boys Wool, Leghorn, straw, Panama and CHIP
Hats Ladies aud Mis;es' Leghorn, Straw and
Braid Bonnets and Hats; Parasols of all kinds, /,
suit the taste of all.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
An excellent assortment Of Ladies and Misses
Boots and Shoes Ghiters, Slippers and Buskins
Mems and Boys Boots Shoes and Brogans.
CrockeryI hnys splendid lot ot Queensware,
direct from the city 1T New York, which ] am con-
hdent can sell cheaper than any house in this city
among which is endless quantity Of common
teas, and general assortment OF every thing In
this line.
In addition to the above, have large stock If
FRESH GROCERIES,
Which you all know are retailed lower than whole
sale prices and also late importation Of choice
Teas Of every kind.
A Sketch--This stock is the largest and most va
RED and will b. sold cheaper than before Off
ed in this market have also hand large lot
of Summer Clothing, which win be sold at low fig
ureS. With such complete assortment IN every
department Of trade, think can offer inducements
purchasers e1celed by any house in this city
Call al NJ. IL Main street, between I'd and ID
and at No. 1919 Main street, between sth and 9Th,
keekuk Iowa. s. s. BILLINGS.
lrl- .dA.m
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-17
To the Stockholders of the keOkuk
vi. Pleasant Muscntinc Il. IL. Co.

NOTICE Is hereby given, that in accordance With
/ Y the conditions If the subscription Tor the LIST
Division If said road, the ninth instalment "a ID
per cent. will be due and payable May ID, 1856, NJ
the banking hous If Charles Parsons Treasurer, ke-
okuk, or to the undersigned, General Agent.
j X. H0KNISH,
General Agent X Mt. +. i NJ. X. r. Co.
April 5. g. lS56--td ddw
rkeJkuk Tunes AID MI Pleasant Observer copy.l
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-17

LYNN BoYn IN THE ZELDA pamphlet has
been issued with reference to this gentleman,
by which he is put in competition with other
asprants for the Presidency. His chances
do not seem to be very hattering for the
present, but no body can tell what may turn
up in the Cincinnati turmoil.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-17

TopcHiNc THEIR PocKETs.-The iawless out
RACES committed under the ''border ruffan'
sentiment of western Missouri, in the break
ing open d packages Of merchandise and
forcibly OBTAINING them from their lawful
owners, has aroused spirit of resistance
amongst the business men of Kansas and of
some Of the towns in Western Missouri ben
Gifted by the Kansas trade, which Will pro-
badly tend to change the current Of trade
from St. Louis To Alton. Already a project
is on foot establishing line Of boats be-
tween Alton and Kansas, and every DISPOSE
ton is manifested 10 sustain and encourage
this line, both By the people Of Kansas and
emigrants from the East
We hope the project may prove successful.
We should be glad 70 see the business men OF
ST. Louis. who have silently sanctioned the
conrse of their border ruiilan organ, the Re
publican, taught lesson which they can
appreciate by this appeal e their pockets.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-17
TO EPIscopALIANs AND oTMEMs.

II COWLES has on hand that most valuable
/ l.. work "MeIEaine' 4 Selected Family and Par
ish Sermons" in two fine volumes few copies to
close out at first cost. Also fine assortment #
Prayer Books, Family Bibles, and great variety 81
other books To b. sold at closing out prices
Also Blank Books. Stationery &C. In great variety
al the store If Mills Co, 81 Main street
aprf6-d6t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-17

CLorHlSo.-N. HoiT heimer has received
his stock of spring and summer clothing, and
promises good bargains. Cali on hun in
Graham's building on Second street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-17
Wholesale and Retail.
March 10 1866 dAwIy
As.ignees sale of Dry Goods

AtSIKncek MIC OIL Dry GOO00@
NOTICE is hereby given that the entire STD
y goods in the store lately occupied By
Chamberlain is for sale for cash, and if not sol
fore at private sale, will be sold on "Wednesday
10th inst, at auction to the highest bidder.
goods will all be nventoried and sold Mt 80
per centage on the cost. Time Of sale 10 A.
the above named store.
H. A. CHITTENDEN, Assign
A. u. CHITTENDEN, Agent
aprI2-dtd Times copyl
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-17
New ArrivRI.
LINZ Il. LIME u!

WE, the undersigned, would inform our
w and the public In general, that we ha,
burned q kiln II first rate lime, and will can1
keep on hand full supply Of said article durt
season. Orders respectfully solicited.
kilns the FIRST below the corporation limits.
mch24ddGm Is. ZWAkT z
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-17
SPECIAL NOTICE.

TOHN T1BBE would respectfully recommend|
= self to the inhabitants Of heokuk and its u
~, a. an Artist in the painting Of Handicapped
Portraits, either wood canvass, or any
substance for the decoration of parlors, room
steamboat cabins, and is also prepared to do !
Hanging in the best style, and to give lessons ID
above named art. Paintings can be examined {
den e bookstore on Main street, near I'd, and al
z. McArthur's Picture Gallery on johnson d
near the Post Office, and orders may be left |
Obartnp's ON Main street, neAr Sd. mcdl3d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-17
FOR MALE ,

LN)R sALE-G40 acres of choice land vii
L miles Of the city. SMITH VANs1cl
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-17

~ An honest man is believed without ar
oath, for his reputation swears for him.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-17
FOR SALE.

4 SPLENDID Farm Of six hundred acres, lo(
n on String Prairie, sixteen miles N. w. Of
city Of keokuk.
Ii desired it will be divided to suit purchasers|
The improvements are IF a superior characteF|
1t has been pronounced, by those who have
It, to DC one OF the most beautiful farms in the 4
try.
Apply toJ. +. Cave, String Prairie, or to CT
son, Main Street, between Sd and 4th, kookuk
mch4atf
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-17

CO The Donghfaces and Shareholders are
loud in denunciation of Massachusetts be-
ted in that colony, but they glory in the adj
vanced civilization and refinement Of South
ern society which habitually burns negroes
at the stake.
Let them look over the civilized world and
they will find no nation at the present day
guilty Of such barbarity.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-17

4 HOUSE and lots on Second street,
N nov2s SMITH d NANSICl
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-17
ron SAIL
e e q
ron SALE,

60 f ct by rs on First Street, between Matt
son. Also, House and Lot. corner Of First
SON. Apply 10 SMITH A NANSIC|
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-17

4 LOT 10 Louisville, KY, to exchange
! 4 kuk City property apply 70
SMITH & VANSQ
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-17

80 FEET front on second street, with b
u rents for $500. Apply 10
naY24 SMITH d VANSIC
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-17

= Wa TUCKER are now receiving their Eng
-. ish goods for tn spring trade by the ships A +
lantic and Rorkaway from Liverpool, and steamers
up the Mississippi teg Their with extensive Purehas
g from Am rieau manufacturer by almost every
boat which arrives at this port and prepared to
offer increased inducements to purchasers. and will
duplicate any St. Louis ball which may have baen
,,,.3a ~, nur dS-w
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-17

I.sfR sALE--20 feet by lao on johnson
l. tween "a and Sd streets, south side, apl
SMITH a VANISH
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-25
cold ncgions ENtending.

1t is we'll known as matter OF history,
that when Greenland was discovered, II
possessed much warmer climate than II
does at present. The ice packs have
been extending south from the polar re-
Cions for some centuries, and the North
east coasts Of our continent are much cold
er than they were three centuries ago.
The cause Of this is not well understood,
the fact only is known. Ii is believed by
some persons that there is a great eddy
in some part of the polar ocean which
sometimes changes its direction, and by
drifting large icebcrgs from one place 10
another, changes the climate of those
places whence they are drifted by the
presence Of such masses Of ice dlttuslng
their low temperatures to great distances
lin the month Of July last, the White Sea
was blocked up with huge mountains O.
leo and the commorce Of Archange
,,opned-somethinC which never haPpou
b cd before. I'm the Farce Islands, Sno'
fell in the valleys in the middle Of Jolly
b the ike of which also never happened be
c fore. If this drift Of ice continues req
II IorIy fora few seasons, the coasts Of IL
White Sea will become as inhospilable
st those Of Greenland now are Scien'li
American.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-25
a Sad Cnsc oTInGdeIitN.


Some twelve months since young man,
mechanic, well known to large mum
Der Of our readers, left this city, deter
mined to try his fortune in the FL Dorado
State. He left behind him young and
beautiful wife, aud an innocent babe about
six months old,
On his arrival in California, the young
man was engaged as consignee of n San
Francisco house at Sacramento, at very
liberal salary, lie prospcrod well, and
the investment Of small SUN he had
taken with him to the golden State yielded
a large and most rcmuneratiye per cent
age The hopes which had led him to
part from home and family were more
than realized He wrote home often to
his wife. His letters were couched in
the kindcst tone, and Invariably incloscd
liberal rcmitlanccs. Ills last epistlc was
indted at San Francisco in July last, and
in it he informed his wife that he should
soon return to his native place for a brief
visit, and requested her TO make prepara-
tions for removal to California.
In fulflImcnt of his promise, the hus-
band came home on a steamer which
reached New York on Friday last. lie
landed at New York in the afternoon.--
Impatient of the hours which kept him
! from the arms Of his wife, he left his bag
gage in that city, and with nothing save
his valise in hand, took passage on the
afternoon train on the Hudson River Rail
road, which reached here late at night
He hurried to his home. The door was
locked and the windows dark. He knocked
again and again, but there was no response.
AT last, presuming that his wife might be
on visit to the house of his mother in
West Troy, he fastened over there. HIS
parents met him more in sorrow than in
, Joy. His first inquiry was for his wife.
For a time he received no answer, but at
length they informed him that his wife
had proven faihlcss and recreant during
his absence; that she had engaged in an
> illicit amour with young man employed
as clerk in a dry-goods house in Albany;
that her guilt having become evident and
= notorious, they (his parents had forbidden
, her crossing their threshold that but
. day or two previous to his arrival, she had
gone off on the cars for the West with
4 the young man. For a time the husband
refused to credit the fearful tale; but in
d qliry persuaded him that it was too true.
/. His wife had evidently encouraged the
4 advances Of the adulturer, and favored
him in his suit. The means which he
. had sent her from California, she had
p wasted upon him. And on Wednesday
!, she had left the city with him for the West
,r Her babe was left in charge Of family
p in South Troy. who agreed TO provide for
s. it for a regular weekly stipend.
70 Yesterday saw the father and child on
their way to New York City. They viii
leave for California ;hi5 week. Heart
sick and desolate, the betrayed husband
;. and father has turned his steps from IN
: native city, never again to retarn.--
Whether the false wife has returned frot
" the West we are not informed but VIII
! shall predict the measure of her remors
= when the fearful results OF her perlideou
- conduct shall be made known 10 her
4 TROY Times.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-25
MISCELLANEOUS.
A Quaker's letter to his watch
maker.


| herewith send thee my pocket clock,
which greatly standeth in need OF thy |
friendly correction. The last time he
was at thy friendly school he was no ways |
reformed, nor in the least benefited there
by. for | perceive by the index of his
mind that he is liar, and the truth is not
in him; that his motions are. waving and
irregular; that his pulse Is sometimes slow,
which betokeneth not an even temper; at
other times it waxeth sluggish, notwth-
standing frequently urge him; when he
should be on his duty, as thou knowest
his usual name denotcth, / find HIM slum-
bering or sleepng-or, as the vanity OF
human reason phrases II, / "catch HIM
naming" Examine him. therefore, and
prove him, | bcseech thee, thoroughly,
that thou mayest, being well acquainted
with his inward frame and disposition,
draw lin from the error Of his ways, and
show him the path wherein he should go.
It grieves me to think, and when ponder
thereon, am verify of the opinion that
his body is foul, and the whole mass cor
rupted. Cleanse him, therefore, with thy
charming physic, from all pollution thai
he may vibrate and circulate according tC
the truth | viii place him few day.
under thy care, and pay for his board a
thou rcquircst it. | entreat thee, frien'
John, to demean thyself on this occasion
with right Judgment according to the gii
which is in thee, and prove thyself
Q workman. And when thou layest tn
o correcting hand upon him, let it be witt
out passion, lest thou drive him to dc
., struction. Do thou regulate his motto
= for the time to come by the light tn
,f r,lelh the day, and when thou linde
in him converted from the error OF his way
and more conformable TO the above-me
toned, then do thou send him home WI
lust bill Of charges, drawn out by I
~ spirit Of moderation, and il shall be st
IA, TO thee, in the root Of all evil.
a. justice, and not va!or, merits the Fl
place ia our q teen.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-25
A. SchimonskY

ENGINEER. Executes
L Topographic, Fancy and Plain Drawing
of every style and description. Fancy, Orna-
mental and Plain Painting executed 60 order.
Office al the Bellevue House, Bellevue, n. r.
REFERENCES ;-P. A. Sarpy, st. Mary, Iowa;
Judge Gilmore, Bellevue. 1-tf
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-25
Thc CnIIiopc. or MusiCai steam
whistle.

w
Several years ago, Mr. j. c. Stoddard,
Il mechanic Of Worcester, conceived the
idea that the bells, by the vibration Of
whose thin edges the "steam whistle Is
produced, could be so arranged as to rem
der accurately the "diatonic scale" in mu-
sic; and after experimenting for some
time, he succeeded in constructing a series
Of bells OH which the seven notes of the
octave could bc played by steam.
The dcsidcratum was now TO produce
a valve sufficiently delicate to correspond
with the touch of the performer on the
keyboard Of an organ.
This has finally been effected, and the
inventor has taken out patent, not only
for the application of steam to series of
musical bells, but also for new delicate
"valve" for the admission of steam into
the bells
The Calliopc, then, as now exhibited,
consists of a long series of bells, varying
in size and length according to the tone to
be produced, and running through four or
five ocaves.
The steam is admitted to these bells by
means Of long series Of corresponding
tubes, inserted in small cylinder con-
nccted with the boiler. A wire connects
the valve in each tube with key, l. g. a
"finger-board' like that of piano-forle
or organ; and this, in steamboat, may
be placed in the ladies' cabin, while the
bells themselves are i'll distant part Of
the boat.
A full cord Of eight notes may be
struck at once, as upon the organ; and /
is needless to say that the effect of such {
combination Of musical tones is rcmarka
bly, grand and sublime. Think of ;
steamer, with one Of these "mighty musi
clans" on board, ploughing its way up th'
Mississippi, and waking those vast soil
tudcs with IFS trumpet breathings
On the ocean the Calliope can be hearC
for twenty miles, discoursing the "StaI
Spangled Banner and "IIail Columbia
with accuracy. The action of the valve
is so nice and perfect that the quickes
tunes, as Fishers Hornpipc," "Mone,
!, Musk" and "Mary's Wedding" can b
y performed with ease, and all the accom-
e panying parts distinctly given.
S The Glencoe, between New York an
: Albany. has one of these instruments o
IS board, and it is said the boat has double
II her number Of passengers by means of
d The Calliope is capable of being playe
Y, with crank as common hand-orgar
At and in this form will doubtless take Il
l. place of the shrill steam whistle on Il
Ie railroad; but its greater utility will be,
st seems to US, as a signal between o.
d steamships on the ocean, and as dive
of sion to the passengers on their voyage
m The consumption of steam by it is said
I'd be quite inconsiderable.-[ Traveller.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-25
Peter A. Sarpy,
d. II. Solomon,

A TTORNEY and COUNSELLOR Al
N LAW, Glenwood, Mills Co., Iowa, pracI,
tices in ali the Courts of western Iowa and
Nebraska, and the Supreme Court of Iowa:
Land Agency not in the Programme. no 4-tf
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-25

justice, and not va!or, merits the first
place ia our teen.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-25
POETRY.
Running OF the Track.

Sccuc--1 moonlight cvcainCl
Place-no matter "Whar;'
Passengers all snooling
In a railroad car.
Sudden comes a iarring,
Every one starts back;
"Blcss me, 'tis Mt pleasant,
Running of the track"
Gentlemen start upwards,
Ladies' raise clattcr;
Every one a-asking
"What can be the mt,Dcrg"
Enter brakeman swearing;
"Such confoundcd luck 80
Isn't very certain,
"Gucssrs" we are "stuck.'
Roguish-looking fellow,
Does Mt need much corning,
Sits him down and whistles,
"Won't 90 home till morning;
Babies all a-yclliug,
Think their throats they'd crack,
Bless ne, lis Mt pleasant,
Running off the track!
Ancient maiden lady
Looking for her scars,
Says it's awful dangerous
Riding in the cars,
Says that if she ever
Safe gets out of them,
No one e'cr will catch her
Travelling again.
Gentleman assures her,
with a killing bow,
That he's pretty certain
No one wants to now.
Then she wants her hat box,
Something to unpack,
Thinks it very chilly
Running OF the track.
Some will keep a-groaning
All the live-long night,
Others still are sleeping
At the broad daylight.
Always when | travel,
One thing may | lack,
May be excused from
Running off the track.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-25
johnson, Casady & Test,

GENERAL LAND AGENTS, ATTOR-
VI NEYS AND COUNSELLORSA At LAW,
Council Bluffs, Iowa, will promptly attend to
Land Agencies, Collections, Investing Money;
Locating and Selling Land Warrants, and all
other business pertaining to their profession,
in Western Iowa and Nebraska. l-tt
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-25
BELLEVUE ADVERTISEMENTS,
Charles F.. Watson,

ClVIL ENGINEER AMI SURVEYOR,
~ Bellevue City. Nebraska Territory, pro-
rcsscs to be "pos.cd' in the lay of the land in
this vicinity, and offers his services to such as
may need them, on reasonable terms.
n II lie will also act as agent, for the pur-
chase or sale of Real Estate, in the Territory
or Western Iowa. Information furnished upon
application. Declarations flied and pTe-emp-
tions obtained. i-tr
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-25
Get Married.!

Marry, let the risk be what 4 may-it
gives dignity to your profession inspires
confidence, and commands respect. With
wife, the lawyers are more uusty, the
doctor more esteemed. the mechanic
throws the hammer with increased power,
and shoyes the plane with a more dexter
Gus hand, the merchant gets better
credit-in short, man without wiiei IS
no man at all! She nurses while sick,
she watches for him in health. Gentle
men, get q wife--a preuy one if YOU IKE
them best-a good one, if she is to be
found-and a rich cne if You can get her
lie who knows not himself, and Is de-
eeiyed respecting his own abilities, knows
no better how to form correct opinion o.
, other men than he does to estimate hm'
self