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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-03-30
GR land OPENINOi
ATHENKUM BUILDING!!
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"A latest styles Of
SPRING AND SUMNER CLOTHING,
And complete assortment Vt
Cents Furnishing Goods, Hats, TrvSAs,
Carpet Bags. &C.,
All selected ct the nrst New York and Philadelphia
houses. We respectfully invise The citissns u 10
okuk and vicinity 70 come and examine oar goods
and most particularly country dealers, Who 60
buy at
-. Louis Prices.
Merchant Tsilors will always And nice stoeA
OF Cloths, CassimeSss, Ae.
kcokuk March 16-d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-03-30

NO11Co.
NIX. 7. r. ENsTER becomes . member In or
lVl Law Arm krom March 18th.
mch37 din RANKIN MILLER.
Circulating Library.
NOW contains . large assortment Of new and
~ standard books, select novels, romancss, etc.
All the current literature Of the day will be sddsA
soon received.
Terms-S to 10 cents per volume. Time TO read,
one week. II. G. CLARKE. johnson St,
mch27d Near the Postodhce
TELEGR Ar a OFFICE.
A arrangement he's been perfected with the
"A Telegraph Company ~ Burlington 70 receipt
for and forward dspstches 70 all parts Of the ecsn
try, by pre- pay ment Ut the once Of the KtnA In
sarancc Co., Sd It., keokuk, Iowa.
mch76-d6t II. b. TEN-EYCK,
Al the o6hcsof Hickey b Simpsoa.
New millinery store.
M ISS WARNER takes pleasure IN announcing
IVA 10 the ladies Of eokak her intentoa Of opsn-
ing . new and very choiss stock Of Ailliasry, -
lectsd with the greatest care from the most fAaA-
ionsble houses in New York. She assures then
that she win spare pains 10 her eGsrts 70 plssss
and hspss TO suit the most fastidious. Time sd
place Of opsning made known in due time. Best
Mi!linsrs wanted. meh7o-d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-03-30

YsHE / st and most desirable property ever Of
i fered Ia the county, 10 offered for sale on
the nlost favorable terms, to-wit:
THE GILk ER = ON PLACE,
Incluing that 6ns brick mansion, garden
orchard and farm, situated the PlaAkroad
but shor, distance flom the city limits. This II
certainly the best improved and most valuable
property ever offered ii this county. There srs
on the farm two unfailing wells, three els.
terms in good condition, Barns outhousss, H., II
most complete arrangement and order. Being q
we'll and tavorably known, further dsscripsion u
unnecessary; but the undersigned, who are sathor-
lied to sell, will take pleasure in showing the pro
prry. and giving full particulars to u runs, &c.
which will be Ade exceedingly favorable, by
SAMPLE i RANKIN.
keokuk March 17 ,57-.itf
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-03-30

Notice 60 contractors.
SEALFD proposals will be received ut the ONCE
- 81 the City Engineer until o'clock p. NJ, Of
Tuesday April It'll, A. ID. 1857, for building VI two
Cuverts across 5th street in Reds Addition.
Payment TO be made in Twenty Year Bonds OF
City of keokuk, bearing per cent. interest.
At the same time proposals will be received for
grading alley through block so.
Also. for grading alley in block 1853.
Specifications for above work can be seen at the
Office Of City Engineer, after Feb. 18th.
L. HU JOHNSON,
keokuk, March %. 1s5T-dt0t City Engineer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-03-30

Ut We see it stated that the Locofoco
members OF the Senate of New Jersey, be.
came ashamed of themselves, and confirmed
the nomination Of VIM. l.. Dayton as Attor-
ney General Of that State bya unanimous
vote.
80 1t appears We were mistaken ia TIM con-
cuson that Locofocoism had utterly los, the
sense Of shame.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-03-30

DouGLAss' FArHEK-IN-L Madison
Cults, the new father in-law Of Douglass,
was the prominent applicant for the Office OF
Second Auditor of the Treasury, in place OF
Peter q. Washington. His application was
backed by Is Senators. Notwithstanding
this powerful array OF Senators, the Doug
lass influence, qualifications and experience
Of the '.father in-law," the telegraph OF
Saturday informs US that Philip Clayton has
been appointed to the place. The Ad-
minlstration seeps determined to "beard
the Douglass
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-03-30

CT There is an unprecedented number Of
slaves exported from Virginia and North
oaroina TO more southern market this
spring. The Petersburg (va.) Express in
speaking Of the immense number going from
that section, says tina, it will need but few
years to clear Virginia Of that class Of popu.
lation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-03-30

1 AID OIL, spirit Gas. Lnseed uii, Copal, japan
IL Dcmar aud Cosch Nnrnsh. on hand and for sac
1t REYNOLDS Drug Store.
A SUPPLY Of fresh HOPS at uOOPEK'S
n de.su
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-03-30

DtsA al y Ion.
VYNHE 60 partnership heretofore existing between
L A. Lindeman and u. Boshm, in the clothing
and dry goods business is this day dissolved by
tual consent. All claims against the late firm will
be settled by B. boehm who will remain In and
tinue the business. b. BOkuM.
k,oauk, March 70, So 27d3t A. LiNDEMAN.
For sale.
rlNliE Lease and Furniture VI the Dudley House.
For particulars, inquire OF the proprietor, cor.
Of Main and 9th streets, keekuk, Iowa.
fche4. diff
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-03-30

TUNSTALL 4 MOLME,
COMMISSION / FORWARDING MRRCHA ANTS
No. IS Com uaerciAl-st.. ST. LOUIS, NO,
nAvE sstakiishsda branch house 1t No. 10 Riv.
Ii er st, Chicago, under tho style Of Tsnstsli
Holms 3 Co.. and respectfully solicit . share d
business in their line We shall continue 70 do
legitimate Commission business, making 10 ID
vsnees. exespt On shipments covered By insurance.
produce in hand, that parties coDsigning r
NJ may feel psrlectly safe. We have psrnIssion 4
refer 10 the following 4. ntiemsn, whose nsmsssss
asufcent guarantee THAI any business Entrusted u
a =, either city will be promptly attended 10;
RfkR 10
Spevry Co., lows City;
N. coYwith 4 Co., Galena
saw. D. Thayer, Quincy. iils.i
Capt q. Ford.
Lucas simonds, st. Louis;
John s. McCune, 4"
Charles 4 Blow, I"
III. A. Tueke Co., Chicago, ILL.,;
Chicago Hide and Lea .her Co., Chicago.
mch26 dAwim
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-03-30

lTB. +. Hallet, who framed the Cincin-
matt platform, was one Of the FIRST victims
Of Old Buck.
He Gays he bull, the structure only to fall
through and break his own neck.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-03-30

u Mr.. Samuel zimmerman, reputcd the
"eaNnies' man IN Canada, was amongst the
KILLED IN the great catastrophe which recent
~ occurred on the Canada Railroad. Mr.. Z.
was formerly resident of Pennsylvania, and
on ms removal to Canada, engaged in Rail-
road enterprises and land speculate ms by
when he accumulated lrincely fortune.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-03-30

PATRICK Z CROU8E
HAvE justrecsivsd an assortment OF Pisnos
J. i from the world renowned establishment Of A.
w. Ladd 4 Co.
It's we'll known how great an excitement uas
produced amongst the musical world, both In Va
rope and America, when il Wa announced tAst IN
Americas Piano hAd taken the highest premier 81
the Worlds Fair In Paris.
That Piano was made by A. W. LAdd 4 Co..
Any ono desiring to purchase nrst class Piano
can b aecsumodsted on very reasonable terms BY
calling st the Pisno Forte Warehouse and Picture
Gallery. T6 Main street. mch nd
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-03-30

DATRICK GROUSE have just received lot 81
L BoArdmsn. Gray 4 Co.'S Piano Fortss, With TN
Corrugated soanding board The Thousands Of thsar
Pianos seattsEed throughout the UAitsd Sastss
South America. Canadas, snd Mexico. and the hkgAL
sst Communications VI two Of the hFst piantsts IN
this country .--tsotssshalk and 6trskosch -is Nil
that need BE- said In their favor.
mch27d No. ~ Main-st.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-03-30

CO.PARsoeRshiD NoSicos
v1vHR andeysignsd have formed se-postsesshap
i for the purpose Of transacting the Dry 0eods
business, undsr the name OF Cham6srlain D ThAtsh-
en- The principal place VI business being this city
at the store formerly occupied by n. n Chamber
lain, In Kilbourne's block. Copartnsrship 70 date
from February LIST. 1887.
NJ. N. CHAMBERLAIN,
G. C. THATCHER.
IN
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-03-30

HOLMES, PATENT
rapeutic Chairs!
WE have them. They took the premium at the
w Worlds Fair in London, and are the reclining,
easy chairs manu- aetured.
mch2S-itf kILH0tTRyE DAVIS
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-03-30

-
BANK ERo,
Near cor. Sd and Msin Ns, ........KEOxUx, IOWA.
"E receive deposits, discount paper, and aaks
w collections, in this city and throughout the
northwest.
Exchange bought and sold atcurrent rates.
Gold, Silver, and uncsrrent money boushs ana
sold.
First class business paper wanted.
YoRxIoN IxcHANoH.,
Sterling Exchange on London, Dublin. and the
Contradictions one pound and upwards-at re-
duced rates.
aD-Strangsrs visiting the city are Invited tocall
at our Office, whore every information win bs given
snd tho best rates paid for kastern drafts.
nRvERuncns.
Bank Republic, New York City.
Carpenter 4 vsrmilye, ~ Wall-st., New York.
Isaiah Lee 3 Co., Baltimore, Nd.
Dunlevy, Drake , Co.. Cincinnati, %.
IA. Tucker Co., Exchange Bank, Chicago.
John ]. Anderson ! Co., 81. Louis,
]. Monroe Reid, Ksokuk, Iowa.
Reid, Shields 4 Co.,
marchs -dlyinS
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-03-30

sale 81 Groceries.
HAVE day sold out my entire stock OF
j. Groceries to J. n. Hiatt and J. b. Paul, and the
business will hereafter be conducted BY Tabsr :
TisdAle, whom recommend 20 the public eona-
dsncc ss prudent business men.
Feb. 10, ,87-fb1l-d CIV. PRRDUk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-03-30

Esieamer BADGER STATE, viii - ~
Leave tor above, this day, af4Sn
clock.
For freight apply to BROWN 4 TAYLOR,
mch3e-dIt LevA>.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-22
NO.4
A RUNAWAY Observation-Disclosures are

A RUNAWAY acknowledgements are
not vewy common nowadays, when women
have become such very dear creatures, that
matrimony is getting too expensive. But
we heard Of couple the other day who ran
off to get married, and came back to the
brides house, where she humbiy sued for
the forgivness of her father, kneeling at bis
feet, all Honiton, crinoline, and tears. sFor-
give, forgive me, dearest fatherp sobbed
the lovely suppliant. Forgive youp eI-
claimed the old gentleman, why, I'm only:
too glad to get rid of you; and should
have favored your wishes, if I mad not
known that you were so contrary, that if I'd
encouraged you in the least, you'd have re.
fused the man of your heart. Your ill tenn
per, extravaganza, and idleness have been
the plague of my life, and make your mar.
riage no loss tome, my dear child. So take
her. added the old gentleman, generously,
addressing the happy man, 'and may you be
happy? Fancy the feelings of the inter-
estiDg young gentleman, on being thus as
sured from the lips of the most competept
judge in the world, that he had caught
Tartar and married in haste to repent at
leisure
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-22

THE WAY TO GET ON IN THE WORLD
To get on in this world, you must be con-
tent to be always stopping where you are !;
to advance, you must remain stationary; to
get up, you must keep down ; following
riches is like following wild geese, and you
must crawl after both on your belly; the
minute you pop your head up, off they &C.
whistling before the wind, and you see nc
more of them. If you haven't the art Of
sticking by nature, you must acquire it by
art; put couple of pounds of brimlime
upon your office stool, and sit down on it; !;
get chain round your leg, and tie yourself
to your counter like pair of shop scissors; /;
nail yourself up against the wall of your
place of business, like weasel on barn
door, or the sign of the spread eagle; or,
what will do best Of all, marry poor honesr
girl without penny, and my life for yours
if you don't do business. Never mind what
your relatives say about genius, talent, learu-
ing, pushing, enterprise, and such stuff !;
when they come advising you for your good,
stick up to them for the loan of an eagle, and
you will never see them on your side of the
street again. To do any good we tell you
over and over again you must be sticker
You may get fat upon a rock if you never
quit your hold of it.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-22

WANTED, LIVE WoMAN.-Punch thus
expresses his distress at the disappearance of
women from the face of the earth: -!
There are no women nowadays. Instead
of women we have towering edi6ces of silk,
lace and flowers. You see milliner's large
advertising van that slides along, with u
rustling sound, and you are told that it is a;
woman; but as you cannot approach within
several yards of the monster obstruction you
cannot tell what it is beyond something that,
looks like an entire shop front put in motion,
with all the goods in it exposed for sale.
really believe, if any Snowman would open
an exhibition, where one could see woman
such as women were in my young days,
when they used to be fair, slim, slender,
graceful, well-propcrtioned and everything
that was beautiful, instead of the animated
wardrobes, and unrecoguizables of fine clothes
that they now are, really believe that an
enterprising Snowman like that would rap
idly realize large fortune.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-22
ANECDOTES OF TRIALS.

In the autumn of 1921, a man, named
Desiardins, was tried in France, as an ac-
compice with Louvel, the assassin of the
Duke de Berri. Desjardins confessed himself
guilty of the crime; but, on his defence,
contended that this confession ought not to
be used against him, because he was so no.
torious liar that no one would credit a
word he said. He then brought forward a
troop of friends and relatives as witnesses to
prove this. They all testified to his bad
character in this respect, and the jury re-
turned verdict of ''not guilty"
Irish criminal history furnishes case
almost identical. A man on trial for high.
way robbery, cried out from the dock that
he was guilty; the jury, nevertheless, re-
turned verdict of "not guilty" The as
tonished judge exclaimed, "Good God!
gentlemen, did you not hear the man him
self declare that he was guity?" The
foreman replied: owe did, my lord; and
that was the very reason we acquitted him j;
for we knew he was so notorious liar that
he never told word of truth in his life"
We may mention in this connection, a
cutting remark Of Webster to witness, who
stated that he might have said more in his
testimony, but thought he had done well in
keeping it to himself. "It was Of no con-
sequence" said the great man, ''the jury
did not believe word you did say"
LEVINE reports case in the Kings Bench,
"wherein the jury, not agreeing, cast lots for
their verdict, and gave it according to lot;
for which, upon the motion of Lcvinz, the
verdict was set aside, and the jury were or
dered to attend next term to be fined"
Cooke cites a case wherein the prisoner,
accused of murder, appealed, and rested bis
defence on the grouud that the deceased had
highly provoked him by mocking him in his
gait and speech. The opinion given by the
bench was, that the crime was murder. The
Jury deliberated for some time, and, finding
they could not agree upon verdict, came
to the following understanding: "that they
should bring in and offer their verdict not
guilty, and if the court dsliked thereof,
that then they should all change their ver-
dict, and find him guilty" Accordingly,
they returned verdict of "not guilty -
The astonished court refused to receive it,
and sent them back; whereupon'they rem
dered a verdict of equity"
"The faithful Boswell" in his anecdotes
of DR.. johnson, relates that, during John
sons visit to Scotland, a person was e1ecu-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-22

HOOPS TRIUMPHANT.-It is said that
one hundred and seventeen years ago the Ia.
dies wore as large hoops as they do now.A'
Sir Robert Strange, fleeing from pursuit afser
the battle of Colloden, was protected in the
crisis of bis trouble by a young lady, who
concealed him under the ample folds of her
hoop skirt The result Of this concealment,
either from love ior, gratitude, suggested to
Sir Robert the propriety of Offering the
young lady some token for her kindness in
thus seoreting him from his foes, 50 be- Of.
fered his heart and hand, and they were
married. Hoops being triumphant in this
case as they are now. ...-- ..- ." %
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-22
CURE FOR SHYINa.- lady's horse be

CURE FOR SHYINa.-If a lady's horse be
addicted to shyiug, I will give her sure and
simple cure for the same one which have
never known to fail. Let US for instance
suppose the existence of large heap of
stones on the near side of the road. The
horse sees an indistinct gray object, and pre-
pares to shy at it. The moment he shows
such symptoms, let his fair rider, turn both
her eys Oh exactly the opposite side of the
road g. e. the off side,) and look steadily a.
way from the offending heap, and I'll en-
gage that the horse will walk quietly by.
For many years, have ridden horses of
all tempers and dispositions, some of them
much given to shying, and have never yet
found this simple remedy to fail in its effect.
Let those who scoff at me try it. The rea-
son is this the human eye has doubtless,
great influence on all animals, and there is
strong and secret sympathy between the
horse and his rider: the horse sees an indis-
tinct object, and looks doubtfully at it; the
rider becomes alarmed, imagining that the
animal is going to commit some eccentricity;
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-22

A GooD MANS WIsH.-I would rather,
when am laid in the grave, that some one
ir his manhood should stand over me and
say: There lies one who was a real friend
to me, and privately warned me of the dangers
of the young. No one knew it, but he aid
ed me in time of need. I owe what am
to him. Or would rather have some widow
telling her children, There is your friend
and mine. He visited me in my afiictioD,
and found you, my son, an employer, and
you my daughter, a happy home in virtuous
family I would rather that such persons
should stand at my grave, than to have cree.
ted over it the most beautiful seulptured
monument of Parien or Italian marble. The
hearts broken utterance of past kindness,
and the tears of grateful memory shed upon
the grave, are more valuable, in my estima.
ton, than the most costly r:onument.-Dr.
Sharpe.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-22

ted to ple:se his laird. "Before the herita-
BILE jurisdictions were abolished, a man was
tried for his life in the court of one of the
chieftains. The jury we're going to bring
him in "not guilty." but somebody whls-
pered them, that "the young laird had never
seen an execution upon which their YER
dict was "death 5" and the man was hanged
accordingly"
This Difference to the authority of the
head of the clan is only equalled by the
story of the highland dame, who reproached
her "gude man" with want of respect to
his chief, because, having been condemned,
he naturally displayed some reluctance at
sight of the halter. "Git up, Donald" said
the "gude wife" to her " ain guild man."
"eit up, Donald, and be hangit, en- dinna
anger the laird."-7he Prisoners Friend.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-22

DEATH OF THE "CH1LD OF MOUNT YER
NoN."-George Washington Park Custis,
the grandson of the wife of Gen. George
Washington, and the last survivor of the
family circle of Mount Vernon, died at bis
residence at Arlington, in Alexandria coun.
ty, this morning at 10 o'clock.
We understand that the funeral will take
place on Tuesday morning next.
The above paragraph, from the Alexandra
Sentinel, on Saturday evening, conveys in
telligence of the swapping of another of the
few remaining links that bind this genera
ton to the times of the Revolution. The
news will be sad tidings to all the land, for
it tells of the departure of one who, in the
amiability and integrity of his private life,
no less than in his fervid patriotism and en-
lightened love of country, no less than in
the ties of family relationship, was of kin to
tho immortal Washington.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-22

BANK ACCoMMoDATIoNs.-The money
editor of the Journal of Commerce has the
following notice of a Bank operation in
Philadelphia:
There is much written and uttered about
the illiberality of the Banks, but those who
complain most would be perhaps equally loud
in their condemnation if any trouble should
come, through want of prudence on the
part of these institutions. We doubt if any
of our city Banks have been as "close" as
some of their sister institutions in Philadel-
phia. 1t is reported that one Bank there
became so costive that customer, little
irritated at the picayune policy, drew note
for FIVE dollars at thirty days, covered it
down the back with first class endorsements
from his fellow sufferers, pinned it to ten
dollar bill, of the same Bank, as collateral,
and then offered it for discount. This was
what Jedediah Tomkins would call "htntin'
around"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-22

RELIEVING CHoKED CATTLE.-I will
give you a very simple, yet very certain
mode of getting potatoe or apple out of
creatures throat. People frequently resort
to harsh remedies, and sometimes lose
valuable OK or cow thereby. My plan is to
fire gun under the animal, when the
animal makes such desperate spring that
the wind from the stomach throws out the
obstruction in the throat st once.--North.
arestern Farmer. ..... t., ....
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-22
H6r It is estimated that there are fo

H5 1t is estimated that there are four
millions Of female snuff takers in the United
States, using on an average two pounds each
per aunum, or eight millions of.pounds, at
an expense Of two millions of dollars! ~
The dear, pretty creatures! No-wonder
so many young men eschew matrimony now
a.days, and occupy single bedsteads during
the cold winter months. Eight millions Of
pounds of old tobacco chews and stumps of
cigars, in a pulverized state, eaten by the
fair daughters of America ..Pah our
gorge rises at the thought! "Prithee, good
apothecary, give US an ounce of civit to
sweeten our Imagination"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-22

MANUFACTURE OF CoMBs.--It is said that
the greatest comb mandatory in the world
is in Aberdeen, Scotland There are 36
furnaces for preparing the horns and tortoise
shell for The combs, and no less than 12O
iron screw presses are constantly going in
stamping them. Steam power is employed
to cut the combs. The coarse combs are
stamped or cut out-two being cut in one
piece at time. The fine dressing combs,
and all small tooth combs, are cut by fine
circular saws, some so fine as to cut 40 teeth
in the space Of one inch, and they revolve
5000 times in one minute. There are some
1000 varieties of combs made, and the ag-
gregate number produced of all these differ
ent sorts of combs is about 5000, 900 annu.
ally. The annual consumption of hoofs a,
mounts to 100000; the consumption of
tortoise shell and buffalo horn, although not
so large, is correspondingly valuable. \
hoof undergoes II distinct operations before
it becomes finished comb.