The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1858-12-22

snow storm 40 dry.
For the Gate City.
The Dusy 81 Peace Ossscsrs.
Mxssns. Epiross: While some Of our citi-
gems are dying with delirium trsmens, and
many others are travelling 10 the road load
ing thi.her, and while the suffering wives and
children OF the poor inebriates in our mids.
are calling loudly for help, it il notorious
fact that the provisions Of the prohibitory
law ere daily and hourly openly violated In
our city. Every good citissn wants the Law
enforced, but whose duty 10 it to sec 70 its
snforcsment2 answer that it is the daty
OF every good citissn who sees the Law vio-
lated bat 1t il made BY statute the spsctoi
duly Of all pace officers.
wish TO direct the attention Of our city,
township and county olosrs TO section Of
An act to amend the original prohibitOry Law,
and found in the Aoss Of 1857, psgs 232. 1t
reads - follows:
at shall be the duty Of oil peace officers
to see that this act and tho set to which this
is amendatory are faithfully executed and
when informed that the law has been viola-
ted, or when they have reason 10 bsiisvs
that tie Law has been violated, and thai
proof of that fact can be had, it shalt be the
duty Of such ofkcsrs, and il is hereby made
their special duty, to 20 before . magistrate
and make information Of the Same and OF
the person 30 violating the law"
There 10 nos N olAcer in this city who does
not knotc Of riolations OF this Law, or have
good reason to believe il has been violated,
and they have taken an oath TO execute the
laws. Their duty 10 plain. Will they, OF
will they not do 1T II they will do their
duty IN this respect according to their oaths
fully and thoroughly, it will cover our city
with blessings and benefits, for there il nc
one in this city who has sought TO relieve shs
necessities Of the Suffering poor who does mol
know that most OF the wretchedness and
misery here, a. everywhere elss, 10 occasion.
cd by this iniquiious traffic.
A FRiExp or PROHIBITION.
Tbs TARrys.-The Washington Intelligen.
Ger says Of tho vote Of Monday in the House
in regard to the tariff:
'sThs vote Of Monday, on the proposition
OF Mr.. Dewart Of Pennsylvania, 10 instruct
the Committee Of Ways and Means to report
abll increasing the duties 90 coal, iron, lead
and wool, may be understood ~ test Of til,
disposition Of the House 70 consider the gen
cral subjscG There was majority of tUen.
ty; but q two thirds vote Vas necessary L
suspend the rules, 50 - to authorize immedi
ate consideration, that Was not giyen--thera
being only l02 yeas and e nays. The reso
luton VAS finally modified, 1t tho suggestion
OF Nj. e. Joy Morris, By inserting tho words
sand such other articles - need protection
against foreign composition"
c. Prentice says the unity Of the Demo
cratic party il pleasingly illustrated BY th,
fact that, while the President recommsndi
specific duties bis Secretary Of the Treasury
devotes his report to an argument sgains
them.
c. The Albion says thas the sole rsasoI
Of Lord Napisr's recall 10 the delicate health
of Lady Napier, who languishes under ID,
trying climate Of Washington.
CT"You don't seem to know how TO tax,
me-" said vulgar fellow to : gentleman b
had insulted.
"Yes do, said the gentleman, taking hin
by the nose.
1920.
Plymoush society.
All subscribers to the supper, and New England
era who have not taken their Tickets, are request
cd to do 70 before a. this day, - the number /
limited, and nearly all taken.
Dec. 22-d1t
TOYsv TOls!. AT HALF PaICE
Any Of our friends who are in want OF Present
for tho Holidays, can 6nd supply BY calling i
IT Wesman . old stand on Second st., whore the
can ret than at les than cost, for = few days.
deca2d3t
NrWe wold remind those preparing for th
Holidays that r. GIBBONS, Msin-st., near 7tt
mas just received oneics lot Of Rssppcrry Black
berry, Ginger and Cherry Cordials, and IL Away
provided With the most popular brands u Iris
and scotch Whisky, Rams, Gins, Brandies, Nativ
and Imported Wines, ~. Idecl7d6t
Mathcrs Inks.
new lot, in 20, - and 80 ID. kegs, and vari
ETY. Of Colorcd Inks, just received It this Once.
r. r. LOMAK,
Ate rm0y ~ Law,
yX7ILi practice regular y in the District Cour
NV Of tho United states II Burlington, In th
District Court Of Leo County, and in the Saprem