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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-05-15


Land AUene0 amA Brokers,
.DEAkRRs II
EXCHANGE AND LAND WARRANTS,
WHd Lssds, Improved Tsrms, Town Properly, e.,
y0RT DODGE, IOWA.
UTE pay rsrtaeHisv attention ~ the selection OF
w Lands and their location, ' lth cash or Land
Warrants, In the II. Dodge, Sioux City ssd OsAxs
Land Diclsicts. Lows. We have SCENTS ct Siosx
City and 0sAgs vho devote thss whole time and It.
tsntion 70 the Transaction OF our business The Ft
Dodge district will receive personal attention.
We will collect notes, bills, drafts and
throughout Iows, ard scnit proceeds promptly in
drafts - New York. Real kstAte and Lasd Mar
rants bought and sold % comnissisn. Titles sx.
amissd and taxes paid. W. also pay pAssscuLAa
ATTENTION 70 the leaning 81 Land Warrants for nsn
rssidsnts, the leaning Of money at bsst western
rates, aad - investments generally. We examine
carefully al Lands ~ locate and viii give plat and
dsscrp tion Our communion for loauiDe Of locating
Land Warrants In the above named districts viii b
80 per lse. - pr 10, 81 per 90, and IS per 10
acres, which sAesld a1eonpany the wsrrsats, and
also the LAAd once fees on waSrsnts Of 81 for saeh
20 serss, In bills or drafts % New York.
LAND ENTERED ON TIME.
All business entruted 10 ~ will receive prompt
ssd sersfsl attention. Correspondents solisitsd.
apr3o-dkvlv
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u Columbus, Ohio, usually Buchaneer,
has Just casta strong Republican vote, cleo
ting the Treasurer by 472 majority.
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BY INVITATION OF THE
Gate Cisy Literary Institute.
Mn0. NJ ZACH y nv.

YTSHE only Dramatic Reader before the American
i public, will give one Of her Rntertainmsutx. AZ
THE ATHENEUM,
Tuesday, Ihursddy and Friday Evsninos,
MAY l0th, 3lst and Esd.
Doors open 1t n o'clock. To conmsncs 1t g.
IiCkETS 30 cents, TO be procured 1t Marshsl
frncss where portrait Of Mrs. Ascready can
be sccu and 1T the door.
S~Entire change Of Programme each evening.
may lid
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CO A new Episcopal Church is to be con-
secrated at Lyons, Iowa, on the 2lst day Of
this month. The Rev. II. w. Beers, formerly
editor OF the Times of this city, is the pas
tor OF the congregation there, and through
his efforts respectable congregation has
been gathered, and . neat church erected.
BERcnER's CnrRcH.-There has been q
revival recently in the Plymouth Church at
Brooklyn, of which Henry Ward Beechcr 10
pastor, and on Sunday week eighty seven
persons were received into the Church, fifty
seven OF whom joined on profession Of faith.
The communicates Of that church now num-
Der nearly one thousand persons.
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CT The Republican majority a, the late
election for Mayor a, Indianapolis was ISL.
The Common Council is also Renublisan
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-05-15

CT A son Of Cassius NJ. CLAW OF Ken.
lucky died few DAYS ngo.
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daASD SCHEME OF CoLPoRrAoE.--We learn
that quite number Of respectable citizens
Of Philadelphia, members Of the Episcopal
church, have made arrangements for pref
~ exten sive tour in Iowa and other portions
OF the West during tho summer, in the pros
scution OF q systematic mission of colport-
age. Nearly two tons of books, tracts, &C.,
have been consigned to Rev. Geo. Denison,
pastor or the church here, with advices that
the devoted colporteurs will follow in person
In short time.
They intend to make Keokuk their depot
aud headquarters Of operation, and extend
their missionary efforts as far As practicable
this summer, and should the project prove
successful, will prosecute it hereafter on a
still more extended scale.
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PLUMMER 4 CO.,
No. AS Maia.ss., hss. An 4 Ssh,
wnoLEsALx AnD nsfAlL ssALaas II
Window Glass,
PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES,
BUILDE Frs HARDW WARE,
AND
CARPENTERS TOOLS.
mAysdkw
XNINDoW dLAss-Pron I BY 10 50 b. Is
w British Crown Glass; French Sheet 0lass,
large sizes Glass cut to any sise Or pattern.
mayS-dAw PLukAEk co.
I iNsERD OfL-WanAnted pure, BY the gallon,
- barrel or cask.
mays dAw PLUMMEk D CO.
u AILRoAD Car, Coach BODY. Copai, and Dam
IN mar Varnshss.
mays dan PLUAAkA co.
RLAcK vsrn,sh for iron work. Japan, and spir-
- its Turpentinc, At lis Main-st.
DAkIs, English, American and Chrome 0resn,
! French and Chrome yellow; Oxford Oehrs |;
Paris, Prussisa, Ultra Marine and Celestial Blue.
nAySdAw PLUAAER : CO.
LNNdLIsH and Chinese vermillion, French and
II Indian Red, vAndyke Brown, Drop BfSsk
s's m..stA TIMBER whiting Ae.' :, ~. u,x
DAINT brushes, aiAsieras Dialaonds, Glasins
Points, Gold Leaf, Silver and Copper Bronss.
msySdAv PLuAAEk CO.
I Ocks, Knobs and Latches, in every variety. Il
- msySdAw lis MAIN-si.
SIUkk-DoUk Handles, sstra silver plated, 81
~ maysdAw PLU MMkk = CO.'S.
RkLAUdT Nails II PLUMAKK CO.'S.
~ mAySdAw
A coMPLErx assortment Of C.rpsn.er., Tools
"A now open 1t lis AAIN-ST.
mnvRAAN
DlMOND CONN,
REAL ESTATE. INSURANCE 4 COMMISSION
Agenss.
0svIc1 nv. W MAiH-sxRxBS,
AEOk
Co.Rassnershlp NosSce.
V1NHE undersigned having THE day formed . 90
! pastnssship, under the naas and style Of
Dimsnd = Cons, Tor The psrpess Of sraasaotisg =
basinsss rcspsstfuiiy prefer their services to their
frisads and The public generally, and Will give
their special aessaton 70 the psrehasiHg $50 sell
Ing Of city lots, house,, and lsAds Of svssy d.
''. .ss.,s.s & Z. + + .c esSsD'
e BRICK dwelling houses, entirely new, possss-
a ssl ''' u 81 :ss 1e5Ec,s s !. IS n..
Hn ACRES laad in the city limits, adjoining
w Issd's sdditisa. aid N he Aissiasippi and
MAYA Nd blioN Il; oSSsS, /; ia.,.....
A AAIN-ssrs.s lot, IL ss.srs Il Assiasss. Tor
.. ss.s '''' '''i SSiis z CONN, x...-...
e LOTS il block ibO, beautifully slsaatsA 81 Pa
y lesn street, between ieth aadllth, win - ssld
..ysd DrnosD ! CONN.
Al ~ 100 iest On ID street adjoining NJ. ksd-
~ ingtons new building, nov heLnS tsill, for
''' .. sasss;p' " DIxosD CONN.
Al ~ - fsst on ThiFd-st., hst.s xxcAAAes ard
EObank, with inprsvsasats thssv>a, viii -
soA ~ : As<gsin, b. DlAOND CONN.
AAyA
I OTIS !, a.d ;, n block 10, IN X. r. ; v. a.
~ dition. For sale ~
navtd DINOND = CONN.
.. o. = -. OA0 r. = r
nAuuSAcSuesae ~ M
WINDOW SASH DOORS AND BLINDS,
Covssv y Jehnsow anI EsAlA. Sta,
KNOX k,............. IOWA.
- hrss sssost~sst aivays - Asal. -
sMI -11a 1ly
Eee sALn On nEnTs
Al AC9kS Il cultivated esosaA mlles issa
AZ ~ dty,oa ~ xlAaksssA. IsasjTy 4
H.ySAs. ID 1siss..
=. oUsM b.g11Gmi r. -,
TDHyelUIAm AND oUnmnOn. o. = 1AIs1
\ slssst, bsswsss maio ~ JsAaoeo -, ssvte
alsheys us~ sssss. hssitssss - =. oAaslss
Metal. fssyA
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-05-15

A FAR Hfr.--Mr. Choate writes n hand
which has been compared to the autograph
Of seyenteen.legged spider just crawled
gu. q an inkstand. An exchaage says:
I'VE are informed that Hon. Rufus Choate
WI be sent to china--not, however, by the
government as Minister Plenipotentiary, but
that he has been engaged at large salary to
30 our 20 Canton, whore he will be EMPLOYED
IN lettering lea cheats 1t il said that his
peculiar style Of chIrogrsphy will enable him
TO put on those interesting hierovIynh,cs :, !
much cheaper rate than the Chinese painter,
can do it,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-05-15

Ut remarkably ugly man, ~ concsitea
- ..iiy, said 70 . late Philadelphia wsg who
had VII enough for everything but making
money, "~hy, Smith, how thin you are -
foa'i ncver pay the debt Of nature, Pm
siraid, bat will dry up aud blow AMY -
"Well, you will pay that dsbt al Il iii vents
Tor yoa owe mature % little
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JUST THE THING FOR IOWAI
Wsss's Rasens Oalvanic Cement,

3 1VV1 1N0Jt
VnNHE sabscrbsrs having purchased the right to
i use this tins-tsstsd and much approved Co.
nsat, for rsoAag. In Lee county, ara now prepared
70 eoutrsst for putting on roofs II short notice,
and will givs ell such contracts their pconal At
tsntien.
This csnsat 10 one Of the greatsst inventions Of
the ags, In view Vt shvspusss great durability and
adapeAtiea - any climate. il will rssst the sad
den change sf he weather. Il inpsrvious to Are
and water, remaining permanent fixture without
repairs II calculated Tor roofs II All description
1at Or stsep, Il being wind, IRE and water proof;
80 80. 49,: .s:c., a.. L - a..ss:.: s5.m ;.r
and gFsssi rssAag = 4 Is superior v IL. A.
proof Of its superiority, no Insurance Co. in the
kssssru States will take risk on buildinss COW
sssd With az. pitch rosn, bat will insurs whsrs
wssts csnent II used, 1t - low rstes ~ any Are
proof building.
n. B. Ths sabssriLsrs having perfect confidence
II the durability u their Roofing, will guasantss
and keep good, q their Own expsnss, All roofs
covered By them, Tor the term Of ten years.
fHgtAeS tefoemasion co. 10 obtaiusd BY AddYsss-
Ing the subscriber through the PesiolSss. or BY
eallisg on then - Ar. AOore's, corner Of "a and
1leaAsan Streets Whsss speeinsas And tsssimoaiale
~. be sssa . ~ 2afy The nost sksptieal.
IVAN RvRA.
ASs1S-ecn q. 6WRAxRY.
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Corresp0n acnce.

Mr.. JOHN CROUTA:
DEAR Strive, the undersixncd Members Of the
Athen@am Corps Dranatiqus, hear with deep re-.
gret that you are shortly to leave u for St. Louis
Being dssrous Of terrifying in . substsutial man
ner, the high estimation IN which We hold you, BRO
fessioaaiiy And otherwise, beg that you will ac-
cept our ssrvisss for Com plimentAry Test
to be given at such time shall be most agreeable
to yourself. Truly yours
y signaigo, J Mathews, w p. Sheldon. p.
warren, Arnold, Sam 4 p. Burdstt. j Woltr.
v Page. Conway, Mrs. Bourette, Y Bouretts
Henry Atkins, Bramble, Thos Dun, W. Humphrs.
vile
ATnsnEyn, keokuk, Nay 9Th
la res and Genf'emem Of tho AtAeaeum Comtdny:
have just received your 6atteripx oder Of .
BENEFIT. prior to my departure from among you, to
meet my engagements 1t st. Louis and N. Orleans;
and with your permission would appoint Saturday,
May 10th, Tor this purpose.
Yours usly,
may 5d2t JOHN CRoUTA.
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teckAolAsrss Meetlng.
'INuE annual meeting 81 the Stock holdsrs Of the
L keokuk, Fl. Dies Aoines and Minnesota Rail-
road Co., for the election Of Directors, and other
business, viii Be held on Monday, the 9th day Of
June next, IT 10 o'clock a. M, 81 vsYandah H.iI
Ia Judg. loves building, ON johnson At, nsxt
door 10 the Postofice WM LEIGHTON
keokuk, May is, '57 div S,cretarv.
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wAU CoNsisA TTl1n AND AAnlNk
lHsUnANCE COMPANY,
laesrpsvstA BY ~ Legislators u n,'noss IN 1888.
onss Tin Iron BuiilIHs) corner Of Lake and ~
Sta&s- Streets,
CaHasal $500, 900.
INSURANCE effected against loss or damage By
Fire ana ''''nd S''l6, gu co 3 su,:.. ..,s,
c.B. RocKwELL, sec'y.
sAM'L N. RANKIN, Agent,
ONCE on sssond-st., bet. Main and johnson,
maylldsm KEoKuK, IOWA.
FARM ROR RENT.
an ACRES usdsr fence, with good house, seven
w miles from tbs city. AHR E1kEs g
mayl2dAvlw ssAsin.t.
RAILnOAD NOTICE.
THE First Regular Election Of Directors Of the
L keokuk and Nebraska RsiiroAd Company viii
b. held at the Once Of Dtmond Conn, In Ksoksk
on Monday, the 9th dry Of June next, Ct O'Clock
p. m.
Also 1t the same time and phase, the election for
directors Of the lows and Ncbrsska Land Co.
mayll.d C Z. CONN, sec'y.
NOTICE TO HUILDERs.
f 20 TO the H., Fl. d. ~. X. H., below town,
~ aud get clean, fine sand, that viii make bat
ter mortar than has ever been used In baildinss
atkeokuk Send your teams Asd give It . trial
maylld3w
AklPs Cord.
A large lot VI Rubber skirt Cord just rsseivsd,
"A and for sale. 1t Wholesale and retail, BY
STODDARD HAYWARD,
May 7.d2~. ID st., bet. Main 4 johnson.
For sale ~ Dargain.
A Ineligible buldingl lot 10 feet front, or lssa NJ
= the option Of the purchaser. Said lot 10 %
high ground, and will Be sold chsapif applied for
soon.
Terms: Ab.a. s..A ]; th. bal.nse in easy pay
%ents, Inquire Of the undsrsisnsd, corner u
Frank lin and i3tA s1. r. A. URASTON.
ELECTlC SCHOOL DOOKs.
McaufFEY's l6aalisr) Eclectic Primer,
AVA Mc9uneys lP,ctorial) Eclectic Primer,
Mcdudey's Eclectic Spelling Book,
Mc0udey' Eclectic First Reader,
Mc0sGsy's Eclectic Second Reader,
AcauGey's Eclectic Third Reader,
Mo0udey's Eclectic Fourth Reader,
McGudsy's Eclectic Fifth Reader,
The Hemans Young Laiies' Reader,
Pinneo's Primary knglish Grammar,
Pinnso's Analytical Grammar,
pinnco's English Teacher,
Rays Arithmetic, Part First,
Rays Arithmetic, Part Second,
Hay Arithmetic, Part Third,
Rays Key to do do
hays Higher Aiitmstic,
Rays Algebra, Part First,
Rays Algebra, Part Second,
Rays Key 10 Algebras.
for sale BY U. +. DOUBLEDAY ! WILSON.
hAyv-d Second-st near Main.
NE W hooks.
| rNHINGS NOT GENERALLY KNOWN
hand book Of facts not readily accessible Ia
literAturs, history and science; edited by b. A
| wells. For sale At CLAkkE'S.
| mayed
| A SENSATION NoVEL-eScandai," BY Mrs
"A r. Bickford. book that will 1t once com
mend itself 10 the hearts and homes VI the people
For sale IT cLAKKE'S Literary Depot,
mAyVd JohusOn-st.
| RESNETT'S Last and Best W ork-ss1hs horde
~ Rover, = thrilling tale VI Lille In the Wsst
| by Emerson Bennett, For sale At
! CLARKE'S Literary Depot,
| mayed Near Postofhos
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FOORl0s0 Now
UAGUERREA 1ALLHmv.

No, % Main street, between Second and Third.
"ITii . large and splendid SAy-Lieht, IL
w best in the city Of ksokuk. have lifted up
my rooms On tho north side VI Main ST., for the
express purpose Of taking pietssss Of all kinds II
the Photographic art, for 81 20 AID csu take pic
day. Ambsotypss st In 0old Locksts, Finger
.s4..As. l.-s...i., vis~s u issiisncss, osors
Fronts, StsanhoAts and Landscapes.
my lad6m 7. L. MITCHELL, Artist.
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SUI GEoN DiNTiSr.

OMoe o. 0eeoeo pts oeSvSen naiA And JOknaon.
KkOkUK, IOWA.
IN. H., II edition % tAe usual <u
- .stAe6s u inserting Ast1neial
tesels Mn tsseeesaon q Tho sxslaslvv ~uUyyD
right fcs tAts st&y ~ meunAise the
seecsaaueM gsn WORK" ~ uhIvsrsAlly admired
~ tbslr bsa0ty anA sleaaliasss.
As9 a!se nssntiAst sssA N 0sttA Psrshs.
~ leAuly
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by KENDALL, HOWE i co.


ME- viii eli = ~ hieAsst BIDDER, vithsst 70.
w ssrss. % friday MORNING. NAY IIsh.
q Ie o'clock, - eAs Assss On - street. IN valsS
els Lot 10 :. - Block ~, % kxshasss a., ~.
4th and sth
rkkAst 0ne-third eaAh, JassAsy Ist, 1876,
Aad ! JaAAAFy lss, lsht, With iatsrnt - ~ pMss
ps.Ysr,y - ssssss - ast~rsa pAynsels
!As AAsvs 500 Win y positive, " settle nAAi
sidsd intssssts.
KENDALL, HOWE d CO., Asss.rs.
sayis-dA
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THE DRAHA.--The lecture Of Mr.. Bellows,
Of New York, upon the Drama, has stirred
up quite . controversy. Mr.. Van Zandt, a
leading clergyman Of the Dutch Reformed
church, denounced the Theatre and it, de-
fender. The New York Observer does the
same thing, though it 10 very charitaby dis
posed towards that s'patriarchal institution"
Human Slavery. Mr.. Chaplin spoke word
OF encouragement to Mr.. Bellows. Mr..
Bsecher disdained to join in the chorus Of
slsrical den annexation Of Mr.. Bellows, though
he treated the Theatre without mercy, while
granting the propriety Of onlarging the sphere
OF amusements.
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ATlAEN EU M.

THUS. MANAGER
LAST NIGHT OFUNCLE TOMS CABIN.
THURSDAY EVENING, MAY "a,
Positively the last Aight Of the Drama Of Uncle
Ion ses1in, m acts, with new scenery, tablssux
York, 365 nights,
UNCLE TOMS CABIN,
LIFE AMONG THE LOWLY
This is the only true version from Mrs Bercher
Stoves work Of that name
nss ......Duh
Dun
Eva, with song,).............La Petite Borriotte
owing TO the great length of this play, there
will be FArcs.
In rehsArsAl "Nick Of the Woods" and "Car-
penter kouan.
Prlces Of Admission.
Parquctte and Dress Circle ......., so sta
FAMILY crcle........ ..................15
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OonHxxcKp EARLY.-The monstrous charge
% industriously propagated, that the Nation
n Hotsl disease resulted from q deliberate
soAsns 70 poison MIR. Buchanan, seems 10 bs
receiving pretty efectual quistss. Mr..
Briggs, the proprietor Of the hotel, states in
. recent communication, that the disease
broke out ~ early a. the 9th of January,
which Vas several weeks before Mr.. Buch-
snan's visit to the capital. The PRISONERS
mast have been trying the virtues Of their
arsenic long time in advance, in order to
be prepared for the grand occasion.
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UPAOLSTERY.
"E have sseured the services Of Mr.. ChsEles
W kaschke, and are now prepared 20 execute or.
dars for any kind Of upholstery work. window
curtains made 70 order carpets Attsd, ssvsd and
put down. Upholstery repairing done 1t rsasons-
BILE ? ICES. klLBOUKNE 4 LAWS
maylad
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CHARLES nAsCHGE
Gesrrel USAoisfsrsr ard Ho.se Decorator
( lRDEliS for any description Of Upholstery
~ work left II my residence. on 7th street, bet
biondeAu and Concert, .. the Furniture Store Of
Nilbournc 4 Davis, l36 MAin.st., will receive
Pr,mp. attention. (mayi4d
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wh. NOON. ?. p vsEHcn. a0B's vssxCm.
mOONs ~ ENCM 4 Co..
SecP, CssSS ssd Lard on AeasCsetHrers,
kAVE orders With Hamili. Rsiston 4 Go. Or.
u ders nlled at St. Louis prices. (myllaSu
DUkh WHITE LEAD, -----
i Common white Lsad.
Pure Preach Zinc,
Prrmium White Zine,
Putty In nAaAdsrs,
Jast rcd by PLUAAHR co.
may lAdAw
HO0 SALE.
A NEW sqsAss Dasee, sov lying = the sppsl
"A lfnding, 10 80 feet long, ~ fest Wide, and
double rake IN = sold low. e spplisa for soon
Barge. Of JAS. LOWRY. u.
may isdAs (Tinss copy aad sAAsgs 0ass.1
nv n rAaIA - nc snrsa xsxn
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AZ ahs ssNsAhse otxDsnce.ss
i Of Dry 0eods. hss md Bonnsts, beta "a
Shoes, Croeksry Ware, &C., direct from the Hastssn
ct0ss, which eompSises extensive vsristy In all
tAess Department.. Ny stock Will compare iavos-
ably With Any n the city In point Of variety ssd
quality, and tits we'll kaown fact that the prices
Of Drsss 0esds, have silks, Tissues, Bar.ess,
Lawns, 1Arsgs Dslainss, UhalIiss, PopliDs, vaisa.
cisa Piaids, Dsesiss, ArgsAtises, LAVA Robes.
o. Staple Gseds, Asavy sre~n de.sstie llsaeAsd
ALSO, Ltn~n 0eoAs ef al kinds-uhits aul
hss~s fer panN white aad lsovn table Aaess,
9aAA ard Aiapss ssvsiing, Irish linsn, hsovA =.
ALSO, Su00es 6Aawis, oiaSk silk vsosttss, e.
hfe(1sEase, lAen, peskse AAAdk srchie1s, hoeisvy,
ennaiAsp, 0saNs shtsas, ssvAss, soliass - -
1ss1sn.
AI0D. - aasestasnt oR eannss ClaAAlne. -
neeoGoosy nstislss ~ nanssoas - meosiDn.
AND - ssaoeetion With ~ shsvs, ksep q =.
seseapaat y 0neeaevass and 0sosssiss. ~ taAAes
II uhLsh still soatAnue % saIl 81 vheteaAl
psisss. trssh lot = eAoiss Tses diress 1psn ~
Oaatsa Iee Co., New York, vhtsh are warranted -
five eesiss seeiassstssa ~ ~ nssty viii - ~
thiak 80 nsw sGss ia1uesusaas ~ II bsss-
ss!le4 ~ aAy Assss II this siiy.
~ eAess y eat ag1isie yeu so9net oal aayUhoSe
slss, 1esa ell ~ ~ Nlmhis Hixpsses~Gnywh1se
49, naia-sesseA.
p k--TAsss sss - ~ ess1s--Asvs - ssssss
49, s1ass - psav 80.
-. s'.'s. = 49, - /. 1ss ;ss;:,::.
kssAsA. Isws. Apsii is-AAv.
The Washington union., 1857-11-25
THE NEW CODE FOR THIS DISTRICT.

Under the act of Congress passed on the third Of
March, 1855, Robert Ould and w. b. B. Cross We're
appointed to codify the laws of this District, They
were both young members of the local bar but
highly intelligent and well informed in the law and
full of perseverance. They compiled code of about
seven hundred printed pages, which was submitted
to the supervision of nine persons selected by the
Georgetown and Washington city authorities, who
unanimously approved of their codifcation. Under
the law their work has been printed and is now be-
ing criticized by the people of the District and is TO
be submitted for their approval or rejection. The
vote of the District does not make it the law but
merely sends it to Congress, where it may become
law, be amended rejected precisely as if no pre-
vious action had been had upon it by the electors.
We have been unable to examine with care each Of
the provisions of the proposed code We have,
however, looked into several chapters and given
them some consideration. We have observed some
Inaccuracies Of language, and provisions which
are incomplete and occasional provision which
susceptible Of Improvement both to principle and
policy. But, as whole, the CODE as prepared, is
very much superior to the present confused and
certain state of the law, which few understand
or act upon az a settled certainty.
1t is probable that in place within the Union is
the law, and the practice under it, unsettled and
uncertain as in this District The wisest men and
most profound lawyers cannot ascertain with GER
tanty much concerning either Except the cases re-
ported years since by Chief Justice Cranch the ac
ton of courts rests in the recollection of those
attending in court. Should the new code become
law the whole statute law will be in single volume
We think that great credit is due to the coders for
the care and labor they have bestowed upon the
code, and satisfied that it should be approved
by the voters Of the District and be forwarded to
Congress-, where any errors il may contain can be
rcctifed A sound Judiciary Committee will soon
discover and speedily correct such they may find
and Congress- can then readily give US improved
system of laws, such as is enjoyed by the several
States. We have not time or space to point out
what We think would improve the code, or the nu-
merous advantages which its adoption would confer
upon the people Of the District We feel confident
that, as whole, the code is very great improve
ment upon the present law, and, when revised by
the wisdom Of Congress, that it will be entitled to
the respect and confidence Of every citizen Of the
District, and win command the appreciation of the
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