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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-22


RRcApwAY TnkATM.-Ibe gcspa scenic dfams Of The
Sea - ice' VIII sgan BE- performed hts ling. rhis
cha scter and tie scenery With which is
upon scale OF rsgDiBcencs corresponding with tbs
pot The lAugbste farce called Twenty Minutes WITH
Tiger" Is The sterpiece.
NnIos GARpFN.-lhe fam aus Rave family will per.
form in three Of their popular pieces this evening"
commencing with the pev couicslity entitled "rus
laugh nonlc witness Francois Raves deoestion OF the
ia schooi-boy "Tbe alan Br'ga pds" ~u folio and
ali viii conclude with IN. DuchIusnesu."
BowERy THRATRE Those popular artists Mr. aud Misc
Charles, will make their second appearance tonight
The first piece Is ralei 'neland and America JenCy
Eipnigsn Mr.. Charles; Peggy Anderson, Miss Charles.
To b. eeded BY In ana Out o. pl.ce-M Chariss
In five characters. Tie whole viii conclude With cine
Prosecuted Du'chusn" M. Niles the oblgiug Assist
snt treasurer, wiilhsve a seseAt to morrow.
BURROWS THEArRE-rh- oerformsncas will this evsniue
commence with tie amusing farce Called T~saiy Nj
putes with Tiger .olo.eo BY the excel Loot c,medy u
sweethesrts and Wives-Nr burton in his great psrt
OF billy Lscbsdsy. and Mrs.. Pa,tet Eugonis To coss
With the very augoabel affair entitled ",he Bsroer's
PIot'-Mr. Burtn "a the hero.
WAIIACK's THEATRE.-Tbe inteneiy excl ing drama
titled Pauline which has frequently awarded
the hea-'iest applause BY large Discriminating
S,enGsr, WI os presented tn. evening together ssss
Thursday.
LAURA KENR's VARIETIES. -BuIsers bea au'uI play
with elegant cast. Viz Mis- kespe Pauline; Nr.
G. Jordan as Claude, and Mr.. Bass ~ Co. OamA. The
oef cnarsc'err nave neen entrusted 70 od hands ~
entertainments close with the brilliant ballet Of "As
Pima Donna" IN which Nile Franck appears.
WorD's MINISTRIES ten cboc. selection OF popnlE
Ehic pao melodies ard dances to-nsnt roeir sotes
viii conclude with the laughaele bariesqae OF ms
Mummy"
BUcKBY's SIREN = This Cd established and uni
verssy popular hand OF musicians will sing numcsr a
their test songs this evening" winding up III the edr
rsble bure.tA callel " B.auty and tue Beast"
TBarAS DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION Arrangements ere
btiig msde by this cmpany TO perform In Brooklyn In
the OF fortnight. The leading piece will os the
popular CEN dy of " TIE Serious Family r-Mrs. J. H.
Allen spr earring Widow Delmaine, Mr.. Wiadicomb ~
Sleek, and Mr.. y. Tyrone ~ Magaire.
MI J. III. McvIcKER the American comedian, who ~
Gently made successful debf In London arrive hero
Sunday In tie Glasgow steamer. We hear that n
will shortly appear 1T oIe Of the oily theatres
MRS, CHARLES Howard wa announced TO play 1t the
Trey Aoeiph last evening Mr. snes c. Dunn for merry
Of tbs Bcuery hsd benedt last Friday, playing =
Pea ty ard me Beast Time Tries Anr' and "NsP'
Miss Anna Cruise played tbs Beauty and Maria
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-18
TO the RuRfIC.

. A. DUKE wishes to say to his old customers,
-. and the public generally, thnt he has again
commenced the old business In way. Having
witnessed the growing need of Ladies Shoe
Shop" where all kinds Of Shoes can Ne had ready
made made to order, for Ladies, Misses and
Children, he has commenced with the intention Of
carry ing out this object and although not prince
Of Shoemakers,' the fortunate possessor II any
other profession, yet he feels confident from his Ion
experience in the Shoe business that he will be able
to meet tho wishes and expectations OF his friends
ana customers.
lie win in addition keep good variety Of mems
Caters, Shoes and Slippers on hand, and MAKE ALL
KINDS OF FINE SHOES To ORDER.
HosIERY--He will keep variety for the accomo-
dation Of his customers.
All persons, and the Ladies IN particular,
quested TO call and look at the WORK and MATERIAL,
for his motto is, "Bcttcr goods, fts and Bargains
than any other shop In the State
gf~ Remember the LADIES SHor sHor, No. So,
Main street, doors west Of ogdens CT bookstore.
May 2S, '56-dly
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1853 xnsN.S 1856
ID OCULAR keokuk nnd ~. Louis Packets. This
n old and popular line Of Steamer viii run two
daily lines Of steamers between keokuk and ST. Lou
Is during he present The lines compos-
cd Of the following staunch and speedy boats
Westerncr johnson. Master.
keukuk, Matson, Master.
Quincy. new boat
One of which will leave keokuk daily, at 6
O'Clock, ", Quincy at NJ, and arrive at ST. Louis
ext morning, at o clock.
Express Mail Line--The Sam Gaty. Heaight
Master, will leave keokuk daily, at IN, thinner
on board and connect at Quincy at 5 N, with the
ST Louis Packets
Jeannie Deans. Burke, Master,
Die Vernon. Ford. Master,
and arrive at st. Louis next morning at o'clock.
These lines are composed Of boats whose names
alone sufficient guarantee Of their speed and
commodation. feb2sdtf
GSa- Passengers for the east can take the Quincy
boat at p. NJ, and connect at Quincy with connect
ing train on N. G. Railroad for Chicago and the
east, take the Burlington boat Mt Montrose at
2P. NJ, and connect at burlington with the evening
tarin on the Chicago and Burlington Railroad for
Chicago and the east
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-18
GEISER,s
JEWELRY STORE


Second Street, between Main and johnson.
HAVING just returned from The East, II
i l. respectfully call tho attention of my "a
friends and the public generally to my new
an fine stock of watches, jeweiry, silver and plated
ware, fancy goods, &c.
Watches.
Fine gold duplex, magic, patent and detached
lever watches silver patent and detached levers,
and 'Epines, of all kinds and qualities.
JeWelry.
Ladies plain gold, mosaic, cameo and enamelled
earrings and breast pins, ladies' and children .
gold and Jet bracelets ladies and gent gold chains
pencils and pens, gold and diamond finger rings,
gold and silver thimbles, gents gold breast pins,
studs, collar and sleeve buttons, gold, silver steel,
and patent spectacles, pocket table and dessert cut
lery, and scissors.
silver Ware,
In which line intend not to be surpassed by any
store west or north of st. Louis, wiz: silver table,
dessert and aspoons and forks, sugar cream mus
tard and salt spoons butter and fruit knives silver
and plated napkin rings dc.
Plated ware and Fancy Goods.
Plated and britannia ten sets, casters, fruit and
cake baskets, candlesticks, pearl and she'll pocket
books, and in fact every thing pertaining to my
line.
A general assortment of clocks of the latest pat
terms and best make, all warranted to keep good
time.
Va. Watches and Jewelry repaired in the most
workmanlike manner, and at the shortest notice
my6-dIy JULES GEISER.
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JUST RECEIVED.

4 the sign Of the Big Shoe, on Main Street, near
"a corner ct 3D. another invoice IT Gents, La
dies Misses, and Childrens wear, comprising all
the styles Of the season. aud to which taut
additions being made by fresh arrivals. The re-
mainder of the stock purchased from the late firm
of Odell Malcss, viii close out a. cos; aud be-
low cost, in order to make for other goods
on the way. All persons wishing bargains in our
line, requested to call and examine for them.
selves We will also make to order, al the shortes,
notice, all kinds Of gentlemen S and Ladies wear
from the best material and in the lates good
Fl being guaranteed in NIL cases.
myl6i HUSBAND & MA1LE
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MOwE,S IMpnOvED PATENT

nv + are proprietors Of the above patent for the
w State of Iowa, and are prepared to contract
for the ionof Railway or Highway bridges of
any length Of span, from 30 feet 800 feet any
part Of the State. As the above bridges have been
adopted most II the Railroads in the United
States. we deem comment to their strength, dnra-
blity and ch 2apness, unnecessary All communities.
tious on the subject viii receive prompt attention
Address STONE, BOOMERS HiINGToN,
feb2sd6m Davenport Iowa.
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Office.

y consequence Of he chang Indicated above, ii BE-
L eftmes Indispensable that the business OF the firm
Of Baldwin, Evans & Co. be closed up without de-
lay.
Those persons knowing themselves to be indebted
note o. account, earnestly requested TO make
imin ediate payment 20 the unders gned.
my2Udkw BALDWIN A EVANS.
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DAyIES & IIAWT.

yX7IoIESAIE Dealers in Boots and Shoes, No,
w lis, Main Street, keokuk, Iowa.
Having located in this city would respectfully
inform the merchants Of the interior that NC have
engaged in the above business, having all the facl-
tiles for purchasing stock directly Of thc manu-
facturers at the lowest figures. 1t il eet and
determination to build up large aud permanent.
trade by keeping on hand large and well assorted
stock making prices low that san be less,
and terms and discounts as liberal as any other
house.
Please call and examine orr stock. sepIsd
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-18
DISSOLUTION.

4 cO-pARTNERsHip heretofore existing under
n the name of Mekenny Runner il this day
dissolved. by mutual consent All claims against
the old firm will be cancelled by +. L. Me
kenny who will in future conduct the busincs, and
who alone is authorized to sete the business Of tbs
old firm I. /. MckENNN,
nj III. RUNNER.
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SANDERS, SCOFIELD & CO..
FURNITURE WARE.ROOMS.

1SnNAAGNE WAX
Main Street, bet. 5th 4 9th Sts., KEOKUK, IOWA.
vINHE undersigned have now in -
1 thier Ware Rooms, and design
keeping constantly on hand n well
selected assor ment Of all kinds Of Furniture embra
cling Marble Top Dressing, and plain Bureaus; fine
and plain Sofas; fine and plain Center and Card
IaAa e..t anu windsor Chairs, Rocking
Chairs Of every description from plain wooden
seat to the finest hair cloth stuffed seat plAin and
fancy turned Cottage Bedsteads Of the latest styles
Lounges, &c.
Looking Glasses Of oil sizes Clocks, Carpetings,
moor nnd door mHttingE, 10or and table oil cloths,
mattresses, feather busters, carriage trimmings,
window shades and trimmings, and every other arti
Gle usually kept In our line Of business.
Part OF our stock made under our own super
vision, and the rest bought from manufactures Of
nigh standing, SO that can warrant every article
for durability and finish Of workmanship.
Our object Ii to establish permanent business
here, and not on the Peter Funk principles and as
an inducement to persons TO purchase Of Us, are
resolved 10 sell ut the lowest st. Louis prices.
Call and examine stock before purchasing
elsewhere. We will always take pleasure in showing
furniture 10 Ladies and Gentlemen who call on US
whether they feel inclined to buy or not.
SANDERS, SC0FIELD 4 CO.
May %, IS56.---dAwtf
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MISSISSIPPI Valley Nurseries,
keOkuk. Iowa.

We are now prepared to
furnish n general assort-
ment II the most desirable
kinds of FRUIT TREES,
such as Apple, Peach, Pear,
Cherry, Plum, Ounce, DC.
Small fruits, Raspberries,
Strawberries, Currants,
Gooseberries, &c., together
with any quantity Of Cat
-awba and Isabella Grape
Roots.
Our stock Of Dwarf
Pears and Apples is very
desirable, especially for
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0illmoYe's Turkish Liniment.

THIS Is The best Liniment which has yet lceu o.
L fered to the public. 1t IL an excellent remedy
for Neuralgia, Erysipelas, Rheumatism, wounds,
cute ulcers burns scaldK bruises sprHs salt rheun,
throat head ache tooth ache, pains In the limbs,
cu,st, back, stomach bowels. Also for founders
gianders bi head, sweeney spnt sprains poll evil,
stiff complaint yellow water, distenper, ring bone,
6stula colc, bolts, and harness gals &c. The words
Also fac smile of my written signature accompa-
nes cath bottle.
Giiimorc's Cholera and Dinrrhca
Mixture.
This IL the best remedy known for bowel comp
lants, aach ~ Cholera Dinrrhea, Dysentery, Pains
In the Bowels, &c, dc. Those who have used it
charmed with It's medical virtues The name blown
in the glass.
Giiisnorc's Vegetable Cnthartic and
Lkver PfllA.
Thee colebratcd Pills excellent remedy for
Fever and Agac, Bilious Complaints, Collie, Dysene
ry, Constipation Of the Bowels, Indigestion. Jaun-
dice, Dropsy, Debility, Liver Complaints, Blotches
the skin, Fevcrs 4e The bost family pill known
and be used with safety, whenever cathartc lie
needed.
N. L. To insure genuine article and
which you can rely with perfect safety be particular
to inquire for 6ilmorr's Vegetable, Gathsrtio and
Liver Pills, there is counterfeit article in crcn.
| lation.
Cal~donfnn Cough Loxengex.
Prepared by II. Il. Gilmore. A popular remedy
| fafCough Colds, and Bronchial affections They
have g entire satisfaction TO those who have used
| them.
GIllE.Orcss Hair Bnlsam
! beautiful preparation for the lair, ndpropcriy
used, will restore il to it's original softnexs and
beauty These who have used il say it is the best
| preparation they have seen.
! Sold, Wholesale ana retail, by WILKINSON l. MAR
SHALL, Druggists successors to II. II. ayres corner
If Main and Third streets, Keokuk, Iowa. Also by
/ Druggists ard Merchants throughout the State.
0ctober 3, '55--dGwy
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Fall Trade.

Eau Trace.
Gate City boot and shoe store.
No. H Main Street, between Fourth and Fifth.
rINllE undersigned would respectfully call -sA>
L the attention Of the Ladies and Gentle
men Of keokuk and vicinity, to their fine andy
well selected stock of Boots and Shoes now
opened and for sale at the above hment
prising all kinds Of Ladies', tents Misses, Boys
and Chidrens wear, Of all styles, grades and sizes
These goods have been selected with special reference
to neatness of style aud durability and will b. sold
at u very small advance above Eastern cost, as We
determined not to b. undcrsold by any house in
the city. Please give call. An examination oI
goods and prices is the only favor we ask.
Sent s. l955.--d Ill g. UIISkAMp 4 BRO
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apr59-d3m
| The Gate CITY Hat Store" I

Ne "a Main street, is in full blast We have In
store and are still receiving, very large stock
of Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, Canes, and general "a
sortment Of goods in our line. These goods are
made to order, and long experience in the bust
ness enables to purchase that we can offer in.
duccments in quality and price seldom found else
where. Country merchants are invited to examine
our stock before purchasing elsewhere.
aprl9-d s. r. VOORHEES, A. 90
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DyS>Ol.uJTION.

gNHE corartner.hip existing between the under
/ signed. under the firm OF Baldwin, Evans
60. was Dissolved by mutual consent on the 18th
day If March last.
Mess-s T.. Baldwin and John =. Evans hav-
ing purchased he interest Of L. s. G. II. Ball, will
continue the Hardware business at the old stand
e3.ner 1T Main and Fourth streets, keokuk. Iowa,
under the style Of Baldwin 4 Evans. They will at
tend to the adjustment Of all the business of Bald
win, Evans 4 Ca. EBENELER u. BALDWIN,
JOHN T.. EVANS,
LORENZO BULL,
GiiAs If BULL.
ke9huk, Iowa, May -.
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A CAR ID.

I HAVE this day disposed If my entire interest In
the drug business Ia /. /. Mchenny, also my in
terest IN the manufacture aud sale of IL. X. uiii-
more Mamaluke Imminent, and Vegetable Anti
Bilious Pills, AMI take pleasure in recommending
tlra rLg puDIls deserving Of their patron
age, NJ Al. HUMMER.
mehlTdN
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-18

rINHE subscriber has bought the" Fact Saw Mill"
l. two miles above the city, and is prepared to
furnish all kinds of lumber except Pine at the
shortest notice, mt from IS to 81 SO per 100 feet
deeI2dawif HAWKINS TAYLOR.
gINHE subscriber wishes to put In the wall during
i 1856, Two millions u brick, for which he will
take town lots or land III the Half Breed Tract. -
Also two span of horses wanted in exchange for
brick work HAWKINS TAYLOR.
.nnIgdff
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n Office.

TINE mortgages given in payment for lands pnr-
chsscd from Marsh, Lee d Delavan and Chas.
Mason are pisced in the hands OLD. W kiibourne,
of Keokuk who is authorized to collect ali moneys
due, and to grow due thereon
CHAS. MASON,
HIRAM BARNEY.
Keokuk April. 10th. Is5S-smdAw
TrAIR FOR EALE--l7o Sacks Of hair for sale
IL on consignment, cheap Tor ce.h "
my2ldAwlw McdAviC, cHITIhNOES w.
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THE IBla. boot I.

A we wish TO make room for cur new stock, TO ar
n rive on he fret boat, will dispose of the
mander Of the stock bought from Mr.. Duke 1T and
below cost.
We will be glad TO see all who wish bargains in
Boots and Shoes. I. ELLIOTT d co.
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CINCINNATI AND kEOKUK
EXPRESS Packet.

TlNHE good Steamboat CUMBERLAND
/ VALLEY, tJ. r. Collins, Mastery xh
having been purchased by citizens of
keokuk expressly for the Cincinnati trade, will
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. COPELIN,
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Hardware and Cutlery.
nsrect u.nuortaftOn.


Direct Importation.
~ w. & IL, TUCKER are now receiving their Eng
~. lish goods for the spring trade by the ships At
lantic and Rockaway from Liverpool, and steamers
UP the Mississippi toge with extensive purshas
Is from American manu- facturers, by almost every
boat which arrives at this port and are prepared to
offer increased inducements to purchasers, and will
duplicate any st. Louis bill which may have been
made in our line dSw
HJIILERS AND MANUFACTURERS will find
vi n constant suppiyof large Circular saws, war
rantcd, and at the manufacturers prices; say As,
80 So and 81 inches and when required. 90 inches,
together with the smaller Sizes, at the sgn OF the
Red Paddock. ,. W. III. luGhER.
my2ldSw
4 XEs AAEs Hunt s,Collins Simmons lip
- p'''''' "A's' ~ 'A j. ". I H. TUCKER.
SPADES-Amos', Rowland's and other brands,
- for sale by S. w. d ii. TUCKER.
SHoV ELs-Ames, Rowlnnd's aud other brands
- for sale low by > W. II. TUCKER.
IIotS--Soid goose neck, rivoted, cast steel plan
L ters. and Carolina hoes, for sale In great va
riety by 5. w. III. TUCKER.
OHs and Trace Chains l. "fSf ','& L ruc ;sf
r0RN PLANTERS-A superior article for horse
" power aud wonderful labor and time saving
S. W. & Il. TUCKER.
/ CRAIN AND GRASS SCYTHEs-A large stock
~ Oh W alurOn s anu otnet inhhesf LOT low Wy
5 ". 4 Ii. TUCKER.
| NIULAN, iron and wood braced grain cradles. for
wi sale low by s. W. d IL. TUCKER.
SNAITHS-Wrought tube patent and common
- Snaiths, large stock, for sale low by
S. w. l. Ii. TUCKER.
LAY and Straw Forks-A very large stock of va
l. l. rious qualities, fer sale by
S. ". & IL. TUCKER.
| MANURE Forks, long and short handles for sale
/ wi by s. w. 4 Ill. TUCKER.
| IIAY ana Garden nakes for sale low by
IL S. w. Il IL TUCKER.
HEDGE sshears and Pruning Hooks Of different
| l. patterns, for sale low by
! $. W. 4 III. TUCKER.
GRASS Hooks for sale by
" S. VS. II. TUCKER.
i r0lL Chain, Japanned for fencing cemetery
~ ground, for safe low by
4 w. d IL. TUCKER.
i BLACKSMITH = Drills for the bench, good ar
i ID ticie, for sale low by
S. w. & ii. TUCKER
IL 0RSE HOE Nails, the genuine Griffin, and 9th
l l. ers, for sale low by
S.W. & II. TUCKER.
roopERs' Tools, a good assortment, for sale b,
~ S. w. 4 ii. TUCKER,
| Sign of the Red Paddock.
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BLACKS MITHISG.
Bv O.. w. La n q q O a

i ATE Of Buffalo, N. T., is prepared
- TO do ali kinds Of light aud heavy
G. work for Railroads. Boat, Locke,
Mills, Engines, Homework ac. Screws
cut to order from to Il inches. Having long ex-
perience and ample materials, respectfully soi,eu
orders.
Shop on Third, between johnson and Exchange
.troets, formerly occupied by W. draham.
ksa.kuk Ny o. AM
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Carpets Il Oil Cloths /,

y NJ ~ " n H = q W. % UtWbH SVTCGIs
Ii AVEju received the largest and most varied
1 stock of Carpets and Oil Cloths ever brought to
Iowa
This stock comprises one hundred different styles,
and having been bought before the recent advance,
We will sell them of present Wholesale eastern pri
ces.
We would respectfully invite those who are fur
nishng their houses, 10 exanlin alton OF these
Carpets and Oil Cloths, feeling satisfied that the
qualities, styles, and prices such that they
not fail to please all who may fasor us with call
August l6, 1855 ddwtf
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Dis.oimlOu,

vTyHE firm u Ball kirkham was this day dis
i solved by mutual consent. The business in fu J.
iure will be contacted by Ii. kirkham, who il alone
authorized 10 collect all debts and pay all claims
axains. tile old firm. A b. BALL,
H. kIKkUAM
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To the Citixen. of Keok NIX.

HAVING interested with US the Messrs. Scofelds
i l. in the Gas Fitting business, would assure
the public that all orders given 10 them will be
ecuted in q neat and workman-iike manner, and
that they can rely upon the work done by them, as
being Of the very bcst material.
As il will be but short time before the gas viii
be introduced, We would recommend to those desi-
Of lighting up at the time Of the completion Of
the works that they give immediate orders for pipe,
fixtures, &c, otherwise, many would BIZ delayed be-
POND that time, it would be impossible to supply
Oil applications upon short notice.
July 3. ls55.-d &. HEkkICk d co.