The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-06-27

the rail.
Indeed We do not sec Why it would notpay
to start train from Keokuk At o'clock ID
the morning At once, to connsct with pack
a 1t Nashville, which night land passenger,
after hsving brsakfasted on board, q East
Burlington in time for the morning train 70
Chicago. This arrangement would put pas
seneers through from Ksokuk 70 Chicago BY
daylight. W. think the measure very desi-
rablc and entirely practicable, and trust that
the railroad company may take the sameview
Of Il and .stry il on"
But lest W should forget that we simply
commenced to write an Introduction to the
proceedings Of the day, We will now produce
them.
On Thursday, the 25th day Of June, 1857,
Messrs. !. 4 g. Tarbsll, invited number of
their friends to partaks Of . feast in their
grove near the city Of Keokuk, and visit their
patent lime kilns. II 10 useless to say that
all we're surprised and delighted. The pro-
prietors turn ont about 100 barrels per day
Of excellent line. The rock il Of the best
quality, and inexhaustibls, source Of wealth
to Ksokuk.
After rambling over the hills for sone time,
. most excellent dinner was served up, (nons
better In the festive history Of the Gate City,
snlivened BY wine and old fashioned ice va
ter.
After dinner, on motion, the Hon. J. H.
Sullivan was called to the chair, and ]. W.
Rankin, II. W. Sample, William Edwards,
Chas. S. Morrison and J. e. Burke were ap-
pointed committee to prepare resolutions
expressive Of their qualification on the occa-
sion.
The resolutions were adopted with three
cheers for the Msssrs. lTarbell, and we're ~
follows:
let. We tender our congratulations TO the
Messrs. J. 4 g. Tsrbell for their succsss In
administering to the comfort and pleasure Of
their numerous friends present.
ID. We express our hope that the line Of
j. I G. Tarbell will prove - satisfactory -
their demonstrated hospitality sowards their
friends and the strangers present By invita-
ton.
Sd. The lime kilns Of Msssrs. J. 4 G.
Tarbell are extensive and elective, but orr
hosts slack thirsss - readily q the kilns
slack limo.
9Th. We thank our friends who invited
our presence for the energy displayed, and
for their praissworthy sxsrtions, we'll cal-l
culassd to enrich themselves, but certain,
also. to add largely to ths:wealth Of Ksokuk, |
and snbssrve the wants Of our oitisens.
The guests, By invitation Of Msssrs. Tar
bell, rode out on the Monsross Railroad -
far - Nashville, and we're highly delighted.
Tbs PEoRIA RorrE.-Ths Maeomb Eater
prise, speaking Of the route TO be opened BY
rail between Peoria and some point on the
Northern Coos road which shall furnish
through route to Ksokuk vie the
Wabash and Mississippi road, says there is
,trife between Bushnell and Bsrdolph about
securing the point Of connection with the
Northern Cross. A meeting Of the citizens
II Bardolph and vicinity was held 1t that
place yesterday, to consider the subject. The
,iicers Of the road were present. OF course
~ have heard nothing concerning the pro-
,ssdfngs yet. 4
TEE Masonic FssrIvAL.--Ths Masonic fes-
ival ct Farnington ON Wednesday vas the
argest gathering Of the fraternity ever con-
rsned in the State, We are informed. 800
rent up from here, and 500 sat down to din
aer. A large number Of the fair sex graced
he occasion with their presence. The ora
ion By Prof. Sanford Is highly spoken Of,
md no doubt deserves all the credit it re-
selves. Our own citisens returned highly
delighted with the handsome entertainment
81 their Pennington friends, and with the ex-
rursion generally.
TelsGsapA News.
BAxooa, Me-, June 25.-The State il we'll
tion, which met here to-day. The Hon. Lots
NJ. Msrrell, Of Augusta, will probably be
nominated for Governor. Considerable in.
terest s manifested q 10 what position the
party will take in relation to the prohibitory
law.
MRxPais, June 24.--John Able, I GAMBLER.
shot dead . man named John Evansou this
p. M. in front Of the WORKMAN House. for
ssking to be paid some money owed. Grea,
excitement followed; the citizens assembled
It the Jail 70 hang him, but wsrs persuaded
to dssist BY the Mayor and others. A meet
ing 10 appointed for this evening 70 deter.
mine what 70 do.
MEAPuss, June "a meeting Of citisens
last night formed : Jury Of six 10 saeh ward
and found Able guilty Of murder n the 6rst |
degres-l2 wers for lynshing, ths rsss for
lawful means. Resolutions vsrs passed 70.
quiring oil gsnblers 20 leave the csty within
ten days or DO forcibly elected. TIE father
OF Able, also murderer and sAnblsf, was
made 70 Leave the city BY IL o'closa to-day.
Last night the crowd got Z cannon to force
the Jail, but wsrs dissuadsd By the Mayor.
Nkw YoaK, june 2S.-The Timss SAYS
special despatch fron reliable correspon- |
dent at Albany indicates The probability of |
decision in the mctropolitaa police case this !
week. Our correspondent has ascertained
carefully tho opinions entertained by the
members OF the bar in attendance upon the
Court Of Appeals, and thinks there is no
doubt but that the decision will be 10 favor
Of the constitutionality Of tho Law. only two
Of the Judges Dissenting, Brown and Com.
stock.
ALBANY, June 25.-Adyices received from
Savannah, II the Office Of the Canal dspot 10
this city, states that another great frsshet
last night, 1t Pennyan, has done greater dam
age to the canal than the former one: the q.
ter =. the outlet i fcsrfally high, and l.