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Demoine courier., 1856-05-29

Judge Mclean and General Cass.
In tie Senate on the l2,h Gen Cass
spoke On the Slavery question and quo.
ted Judge Mclean ss denying the pow
er Of the Federal Government 10 inssi
,uss Slavery in the Territories, and ia
fsrsnsially 70 prohibit it. Tbs following
correspondence between Judge Mclean
and Gen Cass. grew Out Of that speech
and will explain itself. il is important.
WASHINGTON, May Is, 1886.
Mr. DkAR Sin;
A friend stated to me yesterday that
he understood you to say that die not
consider sha, Congress had any power,
under the Constitution TO prohibit slave
ry in q Territory. ! never doubted ihs,
Congress had this power, and could
never have expressed any doubt on the
subject.
You may rscoliec. that have in con
velsa,ions with you often said that Con.
gross, having ths power 70 establish z
Territorial Government. might, in the
exercise of a police power. prohibit
slavery, although they had no consi:su
.iousl power 10 institute il.
informed my friend that was sure
he misapprshended you. drop you
this note that 10 the publication Of your
speech you may correct any mistake Of
The s~,,nogrA2hei on Ibis subjsc'. !
Very truly yours.
John Nc LEAN.
Hon. LEWIS Case.
Demoine courier., 1856-05-29
DOMESTIC GOODS, Just received

OuPtIIoI iUt OF '
Heavy rickings, Brown Sh. etings, Blecec and
un bleced Shirtings, Hickory do; Apron
hesks Irish Linnens, Linnen Table
Cloths; Colored d.; Linnen for
Coat and Pants,
And a general assortment OF Domestic Good.
which will sell at rery lou prices; call and
examine them.
i'll. STREET.
May, 9th, 1856
Demoine courier., 1856-05-29

FANCY GOODS.-Freneh and Spanish
Fans, Jet, Bracelets, Morocco md Ribon Belts
Porte Monies, Purses, Silk and Satin plain and
Fancy Pararols, Ladies Kid and Fancy Silk
Gloves, Silk, Short and Long Mills, White
Black and Stale Gotten Hole, Black and White
Silk Do. Epb'd. and Cord d Skirts, GrassCo.
and a large lot Of Fancy articles to numerous
to mention, by J.. L. STREET.
May, 9th, 1876.
Demoine courier., 1856-05-29

HATS s. CAPS.-Panama, Leghorn,
Palm Lraf, Brown French and Hungarian,
Wide Awake Cass, Hats, and a variety Of Glaz-
ed Caps, for sale by J.. L. STREET.
May, .7th, 1856.
Demoine courier., 1856-05-29
NEW GOODS!
j. N. SWAN & CO.

Wishe to inform their customers and the
public generally, that they are now on hand
with their usual Stock Of Spring and Summer
Goods, and will continue to receive additions
during the season, so as to accommodate all
who may give us a call.
Our Stock consist in part as follows:
De Beges, Lawn, Challis, Ginghams, Sc.
Spring styles Prints, Furniture do.
Shirtings, Checks, Drillings,-
Diapsers &c. Cloth, CASH
meers, Brown Linnen,
Cottonade Denims.
Agood assortment of Bonnets, and Bonnet
Ribbon, Wells, Gloves, Hosiery, Men and Boys
summer Hats-Panama, Leghorn, and Palm
Leaf do. &C., &C., &c.
Ottumwa, May 2Sth, 1906
Demoine courier., 1856-05-29

BONNETS.-Ths latest styles, Just re-
ceivsd by ]. L.STREET.
May 9th, 1856.
Demoine courier., 1856-05-29
FRESH ARRIVAL
OF
Dry Goods, Groceries, &c.

TOHN l.. STREET is snow is receipt Of
q and opening at his new stand, ose. door
Sonthof VIM. l.. Orr's Drug Store, a large and
UeA selected Stock of seasonable, Foreign and
Domestic Dry Goods, Hard and Queensware.
Cutlery Boots s. Shoes, and Groceries, all of
which he is determined to sell at a Gerry small
adrance on first cost, (for Cash or Produce
Many who have examined and bought, are no
longer falthless, but are satisfied that he is sell
ing as Cheap as the Cheapest; and all are in
vited TO come and satisfy themselves, ths(the
aboveis no fiction.
j. L. STREET.
May, 9th, 1856.
Demoine courier., 1856-05-29

DRESS GOODS am now opening and
ttter to the Ladies a fine lot Of Dress Goods,
containing in part Of
Plain black Silks, Fancy Tissues, and De-
LANES, Striped plaid and plain Ginghams,
embroidered French and Lawn Robes, Fancy
Bareges, Mohair. mixtures, Silk Popplins.
soiid Persian De Lains, Plaid De Barages'
Satin Striped Victorias, Victoria Lusters, Vic
toria Bareges, Mourning do, Blue do, Sebesta.
pool Plaids, Persian Chaili, Bareges De
Lains, Fancy do; Striped swiss and Swiss
Null Robes; Fancy do; Bard. Swiss, Cross
bard. do; Plain Combrics, LINEN HanGkfs.
Emb'd. Muslin SC. SC.
May 9th, 1856.
Demoine courier., 1856-05-29
WARRINGTON, May 81.

WAsHINGroN. May 81.
SEKArE.-Mr. Foo,e reported a bill %
permit the Legislature Of Iowa 10 deter
mine for that Slate. the application Of a
gran, ofland heretofore made, and 10 aid
construction Of railroads therein.
Demoine courier., 1856-05-29

The General Conferences
the M e Church, which has been in
session several days, have had the case
Of Bishop Hsmline, which was appeal
cd from the Cinc,nuati Conference, un
der investigation. The charges were Of
improper conduct on the psrtof the Bish-
op with csr,aiu iemalss como fifteen years
ago. Ths prosecuting witnsss il the
vito of Rev Mr. Harlan. The charges
were pronounced false b, the Cincinna.
ii Conference, and the Rev Mr. Harlan.
who prssistsd in giving them currency,
was suspended. Judging from the tes-
simony reported. the action Of that Con.
ference will Do fully sustained by the
General Conference with great unanimi
".
We are not fully advised in relation to
the seton Of the Conferences on Slavery,
We sec il stated that numerous petitions
had been received and referred 10 . com
mistss appointed to take charge Of ihs
matter, and from each local Conference
A large majoritJ Of that committee wtr,
in favor Of taking the ground Of dsclar
ing voluntary slassholdsrs for gain incl
igibls 70 membership. II this should b
done, il IVES thought . few Southern
Conferences, under the lead Of Bali
moro would cscsds. and establish q new
one uAdsr the name Of The Central Con
ference. Il il to be hoped Ihat NO threa
OF this kind will deter this large and IN
fiusnsial body Of christian Minister
from relieving themselves Of al rsspon
sibili.y for The monssrous Sin Of slave
holding. The fact that some years mps
slspse before the matter can b agail
acted on, oontsrs additional imporsane
upon their action al this time.
Demoine courier., 1856-05-29

HARD, QUEENS, AND GLASS
WARE.-A good assortment, ~lopening and
for sale at J. T. SfREET
Nav, eth, 1855.
Demoine courier., 1856-05-29

SEGARS g. TORACCO.-A fine ar.
tlcie OF chewing tobacco, and Spanish Segars
by the box, at ] I. STREET,S.
May, 9th, 1856.
Demoine courier., 1856-05-29
WAsHIxerok. May ls, 1855.

W~AsHISoroK, May l:, 1855.
Ny DKAR Sik.
l received your note just asl Wal pre-
pairing 10 resume my speech, and there.
fore coulc not answer you then. Your
informant 10 in error. All | said was 70
prsssn, Prsoisely ths view took in
1850.
/ have jus. looked i, over, and find !
have said nothing Of your denial Of the
power. Il refers 10 your opinion that
Congress has no Ish.to control the do
nestle sslssions, and introdocss . acota-
ton from your article OF le47, in which
you deny the power Of Congress I o IN
iroducs slsvery into The Territories. II
l can get proof copy Of shaslpsss Of my
remarks this sftsanoon | will ssDt Il 70
you; bes. l repsaa, shs'visws Iahsvs pre-
ssussd Of the question are li,sls moro
than = repetition In ny views nj 1859.
lam, dear cir, truly yours.
is .s1a n LEWIS CA66.
HoK. JonN McIsxAN Ra =
Demoine courier., 1856-05-29

BOOTS s. SHOES.-A choice Lot from
the Best Workman, at j. L. STREET.
May, 9th, 1855.
Demoine courier., 1856-05-29

GLASS s. NAILS.-A good supply will
be found at J.I. STREET.
May, 9th, 1856.
Demoine courier., 1856-05-29

Three messages were receivea from
the President, ve.oing bills making appro-
priations for the improvement, of the
Mississippi River and 81. Clair Flat<,
regarding them as par, OF a general sys.
ten Of internal improvement, and refers
to his message Of 1854 vsaoing improve.
meni bills for Rivera and harbors. The
subject was postponed till Wednesday
Demoine courier., 1856-05-29

"Thomas Barber was the man muir.
dered.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-15

LIQUoR CAsEs,--Ten cases of violating the
liquor law were brought before Justice
Stotts yesterday, five Of which were post
ooned till to-day, and the others were dis
posed of as follows: Lewis Barnascona,
Julius Berneka, Jacob Spring, Conrad Meek,
and Patrick Kelley, charged with selling, were
fined $40 each.
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w. RANSOM A co.

Formerly Wonderls d Ransotn.)
NO 223, ). +. corner OF Main and Cherry streets
~ ST. LOUIS, MO-. Manufacturers of COPPER
SHEET IRON AND TIN WORK such as COPPER
PIPES FOR STEAM DISTlLLERIES AND STEAM
ENGINES, COPPER STILLS Brewing Kettles, Wen
and Cistern Pumps, Soda Fountains and Generators,
Breeding, Chimneys aud Escape Pipes, and every
other article IN their line Of business
They also manufacture aud keep constantly on
hand the celebrated premium STEAM BOAT AND
HOTEL COOKING STOVES Of all sizes.
Particular atten ion will be given TO all kinds Of
DlSTlLLEKY work, for DIST1LLEkTES MASKING
from 100 to 1900 bushels per day or any other size
that may be wanted Satisfactory references will
be given in regard to our DISTlLLERY work as
there several in successful operation, through
the WEST and in this city Of our manufacture.
mch3i -d2m.
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CT We would call attention TO the notice
of Complimentary Benefit to Mr. Duff
We have not room 10 say any thing more
than to make this brief reference.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-15

CT barber desired groggery customer
OF his, one Sunday morning, who smelled
strong of alcohol to keep his mouth shut. or
the establishment would get indicted for
keeping rum hole open on Sunday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-15

HANHAn manufactures Hair Moss, shuck and
Cotton Mat rasses, and other articles in his linz.
His long experience and strict attention to business
be hopes will secure him liberal patronage. Those
in need Of these articles will do we'll 10 give him
cali on Thru street, one door from Exchange
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CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.

Since the Introduction Of my Schiedam Schnapps
into the United States, number Of Liquor Mixers
in New York, Boston and Philadelphia, have
commenced putting up mixed and poison Gin and
calling it Schnapps the name belongs expressly
to my article, and others counterfeit imposltiors
on the public.
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New Stock.
COMSTOCk a. BKOS.,
STOVES
Timers Stock.

5000 lbs oval and round Copper Bottoms from 6 10
~ inches.
1000 bds. Sheet Iron from No IL to II.
1000 packages Plymouth Hivets, iron and tin d /,
from or to IL lbs.
800 boxes Tin plate
500 bundles Iron wire from No. TO No. 49,
100 gross Tea kettle breasts and from 81 to
III inches.
80 gross Pressed tin bottoms from TO 8 inch
90 do do scoopcd and plain dinner plates
90 do Stove ornaments assorted
20 do oval Tea pot Breast and Covers.
100 do Assorted tn'd ears.
30 do Iron tea kettle ears
$50 do do do do burs,
100 do Pressed tin pot covers.
200 do Of No. /, ?, and peutor knobs
100 feet Brass Wire Cloth
Bent Spouts, assorted sizes
Perforated tin IA sheets
Copper Rivets and Bars
Bucket Handles;
Mailets expressly for timers use
Stove Backing ~ papers or by The key
CONS TOOK 4 HE0IUERC
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KEoKUk CITY DIRECTORY.

FfshE keokukf ity Directory II now nearly read =
L for the press. II embraces about $50 pages.
containing the names. occupations and residences Of
all our citizens, alphabetically arranged. and no
tees If the various manufacturing establishment
Of the city, and other matters OF general inter
eat. IL viii contain the most complete and aecur.
at Historical sketch % the settlement Of the Half
Breed Tract (ani particularly of our own city) that
has yet appc AIRED, have bad access IA the most
reliable tources Of information. 1t will also give
the different runts IT travel through our State Ia
bles Vt distances, etc, etc.
Persons wishing their embellishments 10 appear ID
II, should send them in Immediately 10 the LIN
franklin No ~ Main -, Ogden 5 Bookstore.
Advertisements Will BE- inserted ~ the following
rates
Full Page, $500
Ha.f Page. IS 90
Card, S. O0
myl4-du O. CLEMENS
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L. howe, "a. LOCKWOOD, C h. PELr
HOWE, LOCK WOOD a. CO.,
WHOLESALE ASD RETAIL
Anctt0n and Commission Nerch ants and
I Real Estate Agents.
Second ST.. next door to the Athenaum, keokuk
Iowa.
4 DARTICuLAR attention will be paid to buying
l. and selling Real Estate and personal property
negotiating loans, and any other business that may
b. entrusted TO
we have convenient rooms. and will attend to
storing and forwarding goods and produce Of all
kinds.
Liberal cash advances made ON goods consig ned
for sale when degired.
We have a large and well selected stock of Gold
and Silver watches Gold Jeweiry and notions, which
We offer at wholesale and retail, as low be
found an the country.
Merchants and peddlers will be supplied at ex-
tremey low prices for cash,
O GOOD business lots on Fourth ST. between Maui
Q and johnson, for sale by H. J.. co.
~ FEET front by 50 feet deep on Fourth Street
~ between johnson and Exchange, for sale by
II. l.. CO.
RoNDs for land in Hardin county for sal. By
A HANDSOME brick house situated on Chatham
Il square, lot 25 feet front by $40 deep, and will
be sold al bargain BY IL l. d co.
4 LARGE brick house on Second Street, lot so
u feet front by 10 feet deep for sale by
II. L. co,
y LOTS So feet front by l35 feet deep, with a fine
q frame house with five rooms good cellar, and
situated in good location in the town Of Farming
ton, which will BE- sold at great bargain by
II l.. Il co
A GOOD Farm, situated about six miles from
II hcoknk, on the st. FrancisElle road. contains
lao acres, 80 ell fenced and so acres under
cultivation, ia divided into timber and tIlage land
has a comfortable dwelling, good orchard, good
stock and drinking water, will be sold at a bargain
by II l. d CO.
I or in block 1879, for sale by
IL II l. i co.
q LOTS in Rees addition, for sale BY
y II co
A SECOND hand Piana Forte for sale by
II H. L, & Co
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RAE a LYNCH.


consequence Of the death Of A. Z. Thomas,
Il the partnership heretofore existing between the
said A. +. Thomas aid James Clark, urder the
style and Grm VI 4. l. Thomas Co.. was dissoIy-
ed on the 9TH April last.
All parties holding claims against the said firm
VIII present them without delay. And all parties
indebted To the late firm requested 10 come for
ward and settle promptly.
JAMES CLARK
Surviving partnerof A. r. Thomas Co.
myl3-d3twlm
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Leather and SaddIery Hardware.

LtHthtF uhu SNddEeTy Hn I'd Ware.
VII T. unders gued, successor to A. r. Thomas &
Co., will keep cons family On hand a full as
sortment.of Shoemaker and Saddlers' Leaf her
Findings. and Saddlers' hardware of all kinds
which he will offer favorable terms Us can be
had In Ct LOUIS Dealers are requested 10 exam
inc my stock before buying elsewhere
JAMES CLARK
lie Main Street, bet. fth aud 9Th keukuk Iowa
myi3 -dStwlm
0skaloosa Herald, 0ttumwa Courier Fit Des
MONIES Citizen, Fairfield Ledger and keosauaua
Republican copy above notice and advertisement
one month, and send bill to this office.
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NUNDRIES.

MIX IES.
SUGAR Kettles from TO 40 gallons Ovens and
- Lids odd Lids; okilets and lids, assorted Cast
Iron Tea Kettles Japaned Trunks Pudding AZ
Rice Meulds seolloped and plain Cake Pans: TIA
Canisers, square and round assorted Lard Lamps
Tin ware and Stove Pipe. House sheet iron and COP.
per work done promptly, in the very best manner.
C0MsToCK BROTHERS.
E0 boz. pair assorted shoves and Ionrs for sale
~ at the Prairie State Stove Rooms
oct 10 C0MsI0Ck BROTHERS.
ELuE Kettles to be had at the sale Rooms OF tbe
" Excelsior Stove Store.
octlo coMsToCK BROTHERS.
EVNAMFLED Preserve Kettles at the Sale Rooms
IL Of the Prairie Premium Stoves.
ct 10 COMSTOCK BROTHERS.
( toAL IIods at the Sale Rooms Of the Cottage
~ franklin Coal Stove
oetlO coMST0CK s BROTHERS.
1000 LBS. of Dailed Brass Kettles for sale low
OOO at Sale Rooms Of the Home parlor Stoves
oct 10 COMsToCk BROTHERS.
4 FINE stock of housekeepers goods, such as c,f-
( \ fee mills, basting spoons, egg whips, iron skim
mcrf, skinner ladies, meat forks table spoons hash
and steak dishes patent and box CRITTERS spice boxes
&c, Be- for sale at the Sale Rooms of the popular
| Self Regulating Alright stove
octlO C0MsT0CK & BROTHERS.
100 pAIkof Timers Solder Coppers on hand Mt
w the sale Rooms of the Substantial Oval Box
| Heating Stoves.
octlo C0MSToCk Il BROTHERS.
A HEAVY supply If Brnss, Japanned and plain
"A Candle Sricks at the sale Rooms Of the Quincy
Cannon Coal Burner, which is offered extremely low by
oct 10 c0MsToCk 4 BROTHERS.
ssNOTICE.-,
/ F you want 10 secure and retain COOP HEALTH, call
Il At Comsteck Bros, and supply yourself with
We make them of Tin or Zine, any shape or size,
~ very low prices C0MSTOCk 4 BROS.
March 81 d2m
MARHLEIZED IRON NANTES
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CAUTION TO PERSONS WHO DRINK AT BAR
AND HOTELS

Numerous complaints arc made Of person who
keep bars ON Steamboats, and in hotels, who iii up
empty bottles with common Gin, and sell It 70 The
uususpecting for my
SCHIEDAM AROMATIC SCHN APPS.
] would therefore advise all who drink tn Schnanps
at such places, TO mark the appearance Of the bot
tie, and if the outside wrapper or label should be
defaced to refuse to drink unless fresh bottle is
opened. tDoLPfio NoLf Il.
my7- A3m
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INDEMNITY r,ntu~r

1 A Ne. | Companies.
EQJ TABLE Of LONDON, Capital 45oo coo
FARMERS AND MECHANICS Philadelphia
Capital 5000 eco.
FRANKLIN FIRE AND MAXINE Fond du Lac
Viz, Capital $500 BOO.
BRIDGEPORT FIRE AND MARINE, Bridge
port Ct, Capital $500 .e00.
WASHINGTON UNION Cleveland, o. Capital
500 00o.
HOME, No. Wall street, New York, Capital
$300, 00b.
Policies issued in the above safe Companies, on
mutual principle, the insured sharing 10 the profits
Of the Co., on cash plan, a! reas 9na lie rates.
VIM. f TURNER, Agent
Office on "a street myI2-dIm
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INSIK RANCE

ITIkE, Life ana Marine Insurance effected in the
i substantial companies named below. Their
combined capital amounts to 81 200, GOO.
Hartford Fire Insurance CO.
Star Insurance Co.
Commercial Insurance Go.
~ .Atna Insurance Go.
.Atna Life Insurance Co.
Office corner OF Main and Second streets.
: -. yl0dlm ". W. BELkNAP Agent.
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kcOk INK and Des WOines valley
Plank Road COMPANY.

OBJECTION N0TlCE.--A meeting of the stock
~ holders Of the company will be held at the Of
flee of the President, In Keokuk, Tuesday The Sd
day of June, at o'clock NJ to receive the repor t.
ter the past fiscal year, and TO elect directors
- - serve during the ensuing year
TH0s. w CLAGETI, President.
May i3-d3w
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Curtain Damasks ana Window FIX
lures.
SUPER Satin De LANES and Worsted DamaSks,
- with Centre Tassels, side loops and Gimp to
match Lace and muslin curtains Sc, 80 and 40
inch buff linen shading, gilt cornices curtain pins
and rollers, in sets or 10 suit. p. ID. FOSTER.
apr23daw
H0USEkEEPER' s G00DS-A fine assortment of
i l. linen and cotton, l0-4 LII, 12-4 sheet
ings also, linen and cotton 3d. 40 and inch pillow
castings. l0A, LID and l2-4 Allandale Lancas
ter and Imperial quilts. DamaSk, hirdseye and
huckabusk toweling, linen and cotton diapers Ia
bic linens, crash, &C., just received.
apr23 daw 7. d. FOSTER.
SO PARKING and bright,
~ In the liquid light
Is the water glasses
Msssrs. Moore a Hooper respectfully announce 70
their friends and patrons, that they have again pat
IN operation their fountain which dispenses it's cool
and delicious waters, favored with the nectar and
juices Of most delicious fruits and flowers A win
ter rest has enabled Messrs. Nj. Il H. to make such
improvements in the manufacturing process that
they say unhestatingly it cannot be surpassed by
any Hrated water In the world. Gall and satisfy
yourselves Remember the place II Main street.
"Behold the mark,
A little fountain cell
Where water clear diamond spark,
my3d In Il stone basin fell =
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s.NOTICE.
G. M. HUSTON,
Wholesale Dealer In Notion. and
Fancy Dry Goods.

new stock and the largest and best assorted ever
offered In the market. Our stock is purchased direct
from manufacturers and importers, and we pledge
ourselves to sell OF prices low for cash or 10 good
time buyers, as ST. Louis any other western mar
ket.
Merchants will find il to their advantage to call
ard examine our goods and prices before buyingclse
where. We VIII consider it trouble TO show them
through our stock.-apr26-d&w
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A FINE Stock Of Pocket Cutlery for sale low at
apr 70 HUSTON
A HEAVY stock Of Cap, Letter, Ladies Bath, Bath
Post, Fancy and Commercial Note Paper Plain
and Land Buff White and Fancy CoIored En- clopes at
apr26 HuST0N'S
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KIOktk MARINE INSURANCE CO.
(upIIAI. 800. 600.

Capital, $500. 900.
sItHlc Company is prepared 10 do n Marine Insur
ance business. Cargo risks taken at customary
rates, and the usual Cash facilities extended 10 reg
uiar customers.
Losses promptly adjusted
DIRECTORS
A. Bridgman, Vim, + Turner,
T. III Harrison, Geo. b. Smyth
John IempHn, A. l.. Demipg,
John McCune, G. f. Conn
C6arber, Jas. I. Cox.j
W c. kentgen.
A. BRID0MAN. President.
q. b. SMITH, Vice President.
A. L. DEMING, Treasurer.
WV. f. TURNER, Secretary.
Office in sample = building, Second Street.
ian3 ldAw5mo
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seed Seedy!

A FRESH invoice Of Garden, Flower, and Field
Z \ Seed, just received from Landrefh PhiladeI-
phia Also, LOT Of Onion Sets, at A. A. Briton i
Seed and Agricultural Warehouse, GO Main street.
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-15

rINHE largest and best assorted stock of Embroide-
l. RI in the city at apr2G HUSTCN'S
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HAvINC PIWCHANhI

fIyHE stock Of Furniture Of Mr. X. WrsRY. |
l. Will sell the entire lot at very low figures du-
ring the next five weeks, to make room for Sprind
stock For extraordinary bargains in Furniture
call nj either of Mr.. Wilseys old stands, the
.Sate City Furniture Rooms, No. l36 Main street
ItFeb l3--ddw e. s. ABBOTT.
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Cards! Cards /!
lNastru sses.

Those wishing this kind Of work viii save money
by sending thr ordersto the office Of the Gate City.