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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-24

OF DR.. Witter, Democratic representa-
tive from Scott county in the last legislature,
has declared his adhesion 10 the Republican
party. Al recent meeting in Scott county
he expressed himself as follows
g He said that many of his political friends
might be surprised at the course he was a
bout to take, that he did it without consult
ing any one, that il was hard to break OF,
but that he had gone with the Democrats as
long as he could that they were forsaking
their old principles and becoming the pro-
slavery party; that it was evident to al that
there were but two great parties, one sup
porting the slave power and encouraging the
extension Of slavery, and the other enieavor-
ing to carry out the principles OF freedom
laid down In the Declaration of lndepen-
dence, and to stay the extension of slavery.
He said he could hesitate no longer which
course to take, that he was henccforth with
the Republican party.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-24
lust RECEIVED,

A T the sign Of the Big Shoe on Main Street, near
n corner eff Sd, another invoice Of Gents, La
dies Misses and Children wear, comprising al
the new styles of the season, and to which constant
additions are being made by fresh arrivals The re-
mander of the stock purchased from the late iirn
OF Odell Matless, will close out u cost anu De
low cost in order make room for other goods no
on the way All persons wishing bargains In our
line are requested to call and examine for them
selves We will also make to order, at the shor.es
notice, all kinds Of gentlemen s and Ladies wear
from the best material and IN the la'Ssts'si,
- -, r,s1 HUISkAMP a MATLESs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-24

YocSG sTYPoGRAP mcAL' AxERIcA.-Early
t'other morning, little squat, tow headed
imp, about the heig hit and shape Of an ink
key, struck an a ttitude" before us, and
propounded the fol lowing interrogatory
"Mister Chandler, have you got all the
men you want po
The precocioas juvenile had mistaken him
self for . joarnv ;man.-lPortage City Ind
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-24

cy- The Wisconsin Land Bill passed the
House of Representatives by vote OF 81 to
Leg.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-24
seed! Seed!s

A FRESH invoice Of Garden, Flower, and Fisls
IA Seed, just received from Lambeth, Philadsl
phia. Also, lot Of Onion Sets, at A. A. Britton I
Seed and Agricultural Warehouse, 6s Main street.
mchS9dtf
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-24
Coats and Prentiss,
COMM SSION AND FORWARDING
MERCHANTS

IUMMINNIUN AND fUKN AKUINu
MERCHANTS,
4eeists for the 81. Louis and KeokuA Pack
ct Co., Merchants Dispatch, &c.
Levse bet. Main and Hampshire-sts
QUINCY ILL.
DARTICuLAR attention given to receiving and
l. forwarding merchandise 70 nil points On the
Mississippi river.
Quincy, May 23,--d6ms
MaltrasseA>
ii. HASHAE manufactures Hair, Moss, Shuck, and
Cotton Mattresses, and other articles in his line
His long experience and strict attention TO busincs.
he hopes will secure him liberal patronage. Those
in need of these articles will do we'll TO give him
call on Thru street. one door from Exchange.
myl4-df
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-24
ATHEN EU VI .

ATHENEUM.
THOS. DUFF, Manager
j. MoRoSEY, Ass. Manager,
J. &. S,HRIL. Scenic Artist.
Great bin To-N Night.
THREE FINE PIECES
Saturday Evening, Way "a,
Their nautical drama in two acts Of
Tom Cringies Leg;
Or Mat Of the Iron Hand.
5th and last n ght Of the and extraordinary
payof
Magnetism MuIes:
Or. keokuk a il will b. 100 Years hence,
The performance will conclude with the best play
Of the season,
BOMBASTEs FURI0Sn
During the evening there will be sung the dole:ul
comicsl song of
NILLTkENs AND HIS DINAH,
and song written by gentleman Of this city
called,
lOBBING AROUND
SS Ii rehearsal play of MAN ABOUT
TOWN.
Norck.-In active preparation and will he short
ly produced with entirely scenery, properties
Sc', the great American drama Of
q y Of THE WOODS or, the .ibbernainossy.
Prices OF Admission Dress Circle so cents q ailery
IS certs. Doors open at o'clock, curtain will rise
at ~.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-24

C~ The Foreign Legations at Washington,
without exception, refuse to recognize PADRE
VIGIL, either officially or socially, as the Rep
resentative of the Government Of Near
augua.
CO There is no prettier song Of Spring
than that of solomon, which is worth pub
fishing rs often Us winter departs, and spring,
with her sunshine smiles, and irapery Of
green, appears:
"I.o, the winter has passed the rain is
over and gone the flowers appear on the
earth the time of the singing of the birds
is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard
in the land; the fig tree otteth forth her
green figs; and the vines with the tender
grapes give a good smell"
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4. q. q. \

U EokUK Lodge No. 10, /. o. o. F., meets every
IN Monday night at clock, at Odd Fellows Hall
corner Fourth and Main streets.
Puchechetuck Lodge, No. AZ, l. o. 0. +. meets ey
cry Friday night at o'clock Mt Odd Fellows Hall.
Puchechetuek Encampment, No. 7, meets the
FIRST and third Thursdays of every month, n
o clock P. n, at Odd Fellows Hall.
All brethren in good standing invited to attend
my9dly
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-24

SNOH4EN"~@LUOA VII
COME THIEF took from my pocket last night
~ my pocket book, containing promiasory )notes
calling for $50 and $i0e respectively signed by We
soloski d CO., having my endorsement the back
Of them. made payable TO A. j.. Dcming Co.
Banking House. One il due 18th July 1856, and the
other 10th Of January, 1857. The public is eau
toned against purchasing said meter, have
stopped the payment OF the same. They also took
other ysluabes at the same time.
my24d3t Gil. MANHARDT.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-24
KEOKUK MARINE INSURANCE CO.
Capital, 800. 900.

INSURANCE
T>IRE Life and Marine Insurance effected In the
IL substantial companies named below. Their
combined capital amounts to 81 200 600.
Hartford Fire Insurance Co.
Star Insurance Co.
Commercial Insurance Co.
Etna Insurance Go.
ktna Life Insurance Co.
Office corner of Main and Second streets.
myl0dlm w. w. BELkNAP, Agent
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ICE Z ICE

Tee promptly delivered daily, in any part OF the
/ town, Ia any quantity TO suit customers.
Orders may be left al Hamll Co y Grocery.
apr3o-d j. A. KALST0N co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-24
INDEMNITY INDEMNIFY

TN A No. Companies.
i EQUITABLE OF LONDON, Capital $500 goo.
FARMERS AND MECHANICS, Philadelphis,
Capital $500, 900.
Wis. Capital $500 ,0O6.
BRIDGEPORT FIRE AND MARINE, Bridge,
port, CT, Capital $500 900.
WASHINGTON UNION, Cleveland, o., Cspitsi
5000
HOME, No. Wall street, New York, Cspits
$500 200.
Policies issued in the above safe Companies, on
mutual primes pie, the insured sharing IN the pronu
OF the Co, and cash plan at reasonable rates.
WIN. +. TURNER, Agent
Office on I'd street myl2dim
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT.
/ 4 f0MSTOCk BRO now having sufficient room
~ in their warehouse, will rent their store
No. 81 Main-st. Possession given immediately 10y
calling at their store, No So. my23d3t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-24
Congre.sionaI Conven.

Washington, March 90, 1896.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-11-06
THE WILLIS CASE.

We learn from friend that this case was
tried before Judge O'Neal, at Barnwell, du,
ring the present term. Messrs. A. P. AL
drich and W. A. Owens (for the Carolina
distributees) resisted the Ohio will (where.
by Willis gave his property to his colored
concubine, and her children, whom he had
carried to Ohio and put in state of free
dom, between the execution of his will and
his death, on the grounds of the policy of
the State-the Act of 1S41-fraud-insan-
ity-undue inhuence-not executed in due
form, and revocation.
The jury found against the will, and Mes
srs. Bellinger and Bauskett have appealed
from the verdict, "on the ground that the
same is contrary to law and evidence, it be-
ing clearly and undeniably proved that the
paper propounded by John Jolihe was exc
cuted in due form, and in the entire absence
of fraud, insanity, and undue influence; nor
was there any pretence of revocation; nor
was there any thing in the policy of the
State, nor in the Act of 1S41, to sustain the
verdict of the jury, who must either have
labered under gross ignorance, or been led
away by popular clamor."
The motion for a new trial will be argued
at Columbia in December next.
Willis will is the case of citizen of
Barnwell district who took a family Of slaves,
the children being his own, to Ohio, and on
landing at Cincinnati, and before he reach
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-11-06

ed by accident. In this event they forget
how many have been less lucky than them
selves; so they squandered their little, be-
cause, as they say, the cannot save as much
as others. Irritated at life, they grow old
prematurely. Dissatisfied with everything,
they never permit themselves to be happy
Because they are not born at the top OF the
wheel of fortune, they refuse to take hold OF
the spoke as the latter comes around, but
lie stubborn in the dirt, crying like spoiled
children, neither doing anything themselves,
nor permitting others to do it for them.
Make the best of everything At home
if wife or husband is cross, if servants are
careless, if children are irriting, don't fly in
to passion, for that will do no good, but
make the best of the circumstances, fulfil
your duty, and wait for happier times. A
broad, if things looks unpromising, preserve
a stout heart, keep cool, and play your hand
to the best of your ability. Even if ssate has
the first move, which is not always the case,
you have the second and the game may
still be yours, ifyou play skilfully and hope
fully.-Ba1timore Sum-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-11-06
From the New York Daily News.
JOHN c. BRECKENRIDGE.

Harper's Magazine for October, now just
published, under the head of "Daniel Web.
ster's Social Hours" contains deserved
compliment to Mr. breckenridge, the Dem
ocratic candidate for the Vice Presidency
1t is worthy of reprint and extended circu-
laton. The article states that charge had
been made in the House of Representatives
Of Congress that Mr.. Webster, while Secre-
tary of State, diverted large portion of the
secrct-service fund at his disposal. A conf
nlittee of the House, of whom Mr. Jefferson
Davis, now Secretary of War, was one, in
vestigated the charge and made report en-
tirely exculpating Mr. W. from the charge.
The article thus proceeds:
"The evening of the day the report was
made some two or three gentlemen met at
supper at one of the luxurious tables of our
political metropolis, and this subject eventu-
ally came up for discussion. There. were
men of both political parties present, and at
the time party spirit ran high; therefore, the
conversation became animated and somewhat
dcsultory. A friend of Mr.. Webster s re-
marking that, whatever diversity Of opinion
might exist as to the merits of Mr.. Webster,
the time would soon come when it would be
held the greatest honor to have been ma
tive of the same country. "Sir," replied a
person of rather saturnine complexion, but
marked countenance, who had taken no part
in the previous discussion, "Sir, that time
has come. I will not acknowledge that man
an American who does not now glory in the
name of Daniel Webster Small men may
hope greatness by attacking him, but tell
you, gentlemen, that he is as far above their
rank as the orbed moon above the dog that
howls at her path in the heavens p
"Who," asked the writer of friend near
him, who is that determined looking man? ?"
"Don't you know him? Why, that is the
gallant Breckinridge from Kentucky, fresh
from his laurels in Mexico. A young man,
but of character beyond his years."
This being related in presence of Mr..
Webster, he replied, "Though personally
unacquanted with Mr. Breckenridge, he
know his descent and reputation, and could
not but feel deeply grateful for such senti-
ment from political opponent"
The article concludes: "It is the same
person who, refusing to return to the house
in which he had distinguished himself as a
leader, and refusing the mission to Spain,
which SO many much longer in public life
we're striving for, returned to his home in
Kentucky, with no other ambition than of
gaining an honest livelihood by his profess
sional pursuits. But great moral and intel
lectual excellence is not given to man alone
for his own qualification, or for the limited
advantage of his family. They belong to
the country which has given them birth, and
John C. Breckenridge, is with evident pro-
priety, the candidate of his party for the
second Office in the gift of the people, the
Vice Presidency of the United States.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-11-06

loss of the Americans in both engagements
was only 1G killed and % wounded. We
have not been able to learn the names of any
of the killed. Among the wounded arc
Capt. Bell, DR.. Scott, Capt. Hardy. Mr.. Ma.
Dor, editor of the Nicaraguensc Capt. Green
Harbormaster; Capt. Pickersgill and Major
GILES.
The enemy were reported to be retreating
from Massaya, and Gen. Walker would ad-
vance northward as soon as his troops had
some little rest.
Captain Williams informs US that his bag
gage was packed ready to start when the at.
tack took place. Hcwas riacd of everything
by the enemy in, the assault on Granada
In his trunk were nearly two hundred letters
for persons in the United States, but he was
able to gather up only few of them, and
many of these without their envelopes, after
the rout of the enemy. Those he saved
have been mailed here.
A company of Gen. Walkers troops are
stationed on the San Juan river, at the mouth
of the Serapiqui, and about 100 recruits ar
rived at Greytown on the Tennessee. They
would proceed to Granada at once.
Captain W. informs US that he learned
from one of the men who returned from the
battle of San Jacinto, that Mr.. Callahan,
our late esteemed correspondent, was last
seen, wounded and nearly exhausted, pur-
sued by some cavalry, and endeavoring to
get into the bush. In this he did not sue
ceed, as the horses were nearly upon him
at that time
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-11-06
A SKETCH OF JOSEPH SMITH.
Thirty years ago there lived near Palm,

Thirty years ago there lived near Palmy-
ra, Wayne county, New York, an obscure
individual, whose name has since become ia
miliar to the world. That individual was
Joseph Smith, the Mormon prophet. A
sketch of this persons life is interesting,
not because we find anything in his charac-
ter to admire, but because it presents to our
view the origin of Mormonism-one of the
most extravagant humbugs that the world
has ever witnessed The idea of new re-
ligion originating in person possessing less
than ordinary abilities, and rapidly increas-
ing in number till both the Old and the New
World contain multitudes of proselytes, is 2
subject of much interest. To give the rea-
der an idea of the origin of this singular
sect is the object of the present essay.
The family of which Joseph was men,
Der was large, remarkable neither for intel
ligence nor industry. His father possessed
visionary mind, and cherished the notion
that prophet would arise out of his family.
1t is hard to say why he should arrive at this
conclusion, yet the means tor accomplishing
his wishes were evidently in his own power,
for it was soon announced to the world that
a brother of Joseph was the expected proph-
ct. 1t is evident that this appointment was
not made by Divine authority, else so seri-
Gus mistake could not have occurred, for
the prophet suddenly died-died of surfeit
of eating too much raw turnip The
hopes of the ambitious father were not to be
blasted by this unfortunate occurrence; for
it was soon known to the people Of Stafford
street, where they resided, that Joseph was
the successor of his brother.
In order to obtain clear idea of the pro-
phet's career, it will be necessary to refer to
his early years. The boyhood of Joseph
was passed on the farm with his father. Du-
ring the winter months he attended the dis
trict school, where he acquired the little
knowledge which he possessed. He is re-
membered by his schoolmatcs as being idle,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-11-06

OvERwoRKING' THE BRAIN.-An intel
ligent writer in one of our large cities gives
note of warning which, ir the present ex-
citemeut and rush of our country, would do
we'll to heed: "In one of our lunatic asy-
lums," he says, sthere are now several gen.
tlemen, all of whom were, one year ago, in
full health and active business, and in each
of these cases mental alteration is traceable
directly to everworking the brain. They
are men of wealth and social eminenee, and
until their sad afliction were distinguished
for usefulness in the church and the cem-
munity. But to these we must add perhaps
thousands of cases in which premature old
age, or permanent i'll health and mental i'm
becility, have arisen from similar causes"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-11-06

leader of that old Carolina party, who will
welcome the day, whenever it comes, which
shall either set them free from the bonds of
a hateful Union, or at once and forever re-
store the South to that position in the con-
federacy to which it is entitled by its power,
its wealth, and its past history.
The foregoing resolutions convey correct
and courageous view of the position of the
press in the Southern States at least. 1t has
been too much the fashion of late to snecr at
the honor and standing of the literary pro-
fession, and the profession in return has been
over remiss in repudating or Furnishing those
sneers. Every ignorant fool on the streets
believes himself justified in prating about
the venality of editors, when scarcel y any
other class of the community is really so free
from the money-mania or so seusitively nerv-
Gus about its personal honor. We venture
to say the code of morality amongst the men,
bers ofthe press is higherand finer than that
ofany of the rival professions, and yet it is
constantly made the target for the shafts of
puppyism and occasionally riddled, so far as
character is concerned, by the aim of every
squad of idiots which chooses to exercise its
weapons against its good name and fame.
We have suffered from this ridiculous sys-
tenn more than once. We have been charged
with belonging to hundred parties or sub
divisions Of party which We never recognized
for moment, and this in the face of our
positive denial of the allegations of our ca
lumnators. If half the accusations were
true or approached the rank of truth, we
would have been millionaires long ago
To-day a professional gambler announces
that respectable paper, representing the
intellect and honor of several gentlemen, is
sold to some wretched politician whom it ut
terly dcspises and dctcsts and hundreds of
gudgcons and gulls arc ready to swallow his
words. Tomorrow some penitentiary rascal
revcrscs the assertion, and so long as the
press is the victim, he will find believers and
dupes. We commend to the latter the South
Carolina resolutions and advise them to imi
tate the anmus of their author.
Taber died to support the honor of the
press, and on this account we consider him
as martyr in noble cause. So young, 50
gifted, so brave, with such prospect opening
to him, it was sad indeed and we believe
nothing better can be done now, in view of
the melancholy fact, than to erect monu-
ment on the part of the Southern press to his
memory. We are ready to aid movement
towards this end.
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Gkone 2oettg.
RuRALLIFE AND LOVE OF NATURE.


Oh, knew he but his happiness, of men
The happiest he! who, far from public rage
Daen in the vale, with choice few retir'd,
DRINKS the pure plea sures of the Rural Life.
What, though the dome be wanting, whose proud
gate ..,
Each morning vomits out the sneaking crowd
OF flotterers false, and in their turn abused!
yileintercourse! what, though the gttering robe,
Of eyery hue reflected light can give,
Or floating loose, or stiff with mazy gold,
The pride and gaze of fools! oppress him not!
What, though from utmost land and sea purVey IL
For him each rarer tributary life,
Blceds not, and his insatiate table heaps
With luxury and death? What, though his bowl
Fames not with costly juice; nor sunk in beds,
Oft of CAV care, he tosses out the night,
Or melts the thoughtless hours in idle state!
What. though he knows not those fantastic joys
That still amuse the wanton, still deceive;
face of Measure but heart OF PAIN,
Their hollow moments undelighted all?
Sure peace is his solid life estrang'd
To disappointment and fallacious hope;
Rich in content, in Natures bounty rich,
In herbs and fruits, whatever greens the Spring,
When heayn descends in show'r; or bends the
bough
When Summer reddens, and when Autumn beams:
Or in the wintry glebe whatever lies
Coneeald. and fattens with the richest sap:
These are not wanting; or the milky dro7e'
Luxuriant, spread DER oil the lowing vale;
Nor bleating mountains; nor the chide OF streams,
And hum of bees, inviting sleep sincere
Into the guiltless breast, beneath the shade,
Or thrown at large amid the fragrant hay;
Nor aught besides of prospect, grove or song,
Dim grottos, cleaning lakes, and fountains clear,
Here too dwells simple Truth; plain Innocence;
Unsullied Beauty; sound unbroken Youth,
Patient cf labor, with little pleasd;
Health ever blooming; unambitious toll;
Calm Contemplation, and poetic Ease.
Oh Nature! all sufficient! over all
Enrich me with the knowledge of thy works
Snatch me to heaven; thy rolling wonders there,
World beyond world, in infinite extent,
Profusely scatterd DER the blue immtnse,
Show me their motions, periods and their laws,
Give me to scane; through the disclosing deep
Light my blind way; the mineral strata there;
Thrust, blooming, thence the vegetable world;
Der that the rising system, more complex,
or animals; and higher still, the mind,
The varied scene of quick compounded thought
Aud where the mixing passions endless Shift,
These ever opened to my ravish'd eye;
A search, the fight Of time can neer exhaust.
But if to that unequal; if the blood,
In sluggish streams, about my heart, forbid
That best ambition under closing shades,
Ingoriously, lay me by the lowly brook,
And whisper to my dreams. From Thee begin,
Dwell all on Thee, with Thee conclude my song;
And let me never, never stray from Thee!
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ed carriage to carry him to the hotel, fell
dead in the streets. His will is in favor of
the slaves thus emancipated; his heirs con-
contest the probate of the will.
South Carolinian.
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A truthful soul, loving mind,
Full of affection of its kind;
a spirit firm, erect and free,
That never bas -Iy bends the knee;
That will not bear feathers weight
or slavcry's chain, for small or great;
That truly speaks from God within,
And never makes league with sin;
That snaps the fctters despots make
And loves the truth for its own sake;
That worships God, and him alone,
And bows no where but at his throne;
That trembles at no tyrant's nod
\ soul that fears no one but God;
And thus can smile ut curse or ban -
That is the soul that makes q man.