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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1858-10-23

eTCitissns generally, and the ladies es-
pscially, will not forget the meeting At Q
O'Clock this afternoon, in Riss's Hall, to re-
spond 10 the call from tho "Mount Vernon
Ladies Association Of the Union" Let it be
seen that the ladies Of Kcokuk are not behind
those Of cities in the older States 10 noble
desire to accomplish great work.
By request, Gov. Lowe will preside. The
eloquent "Appesi for Noun. Vernon" from
the pen Of the Regent Of The Association
the ssSouthsrn Astron" several other
inisresting documents, explanatory Of it, OBJ.
jects and progress, will be read to the meet
ing; and patriotic addresses are expected
from number Of our most prominent citi.
gems and popular public speakers, who have
been notified to that effect. 1t is hoped TO
Get al example by our meeting here, which
may be followed up with good results through
out the State. w
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49, 49,
BIZ Indiana, Mich. City.
BIZ of Rikhart, Elxhart.
Ind. Farm. BIZ, Frank lin,
Indian Reserve Bank.
Kentucky stock Bank.
Lagrange Bank, Lima.
parke Co. Blk hocksilh.
Prairie City Blk, 7, Haut&
MsTch. & Mech. N. Alb.
Salem Bank, Goshen.
Southern Blk Of ItdiAna.
state Ok and Branches.
Brook willie Bank.
Farmers Bank Westfeld
Bank IT Syracuse.
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keokek Agency
WHE Ellen Il WILSON'S
CELEBRATED
Family Sewing Machines.

TIN ADOvn nAcnINBo,
1.-THE BEST EVER INvENTED.~
A RE sold IT this agency IT the manufa1tursrs
hprices, adding only the cost Of trAnsportation.
rinstructions in operating the machine gives
gratis to purchasers of Machines.
Refer 70 the following Ladies' In Ksokuk, VIC
have these machines In use:
Mrs. Edw. Kilbourne, Mrs. All. Chittcndsn,
Mrs. VIM. Mct3avic, Mrs. J. q. Floyd,
Mrs. DR.. Ford, Mrs. John Burns.
Apply personally orr by letter TO
Elk. BUELL.,
IS Main-st., iup stairs,)
Apr36d&v6m Ksokuk. lows.
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A CARruAoE IrEH.--At the meeting, yes-
terdAy, We observed but one drunken man on
the ground. A friend offered wager that
he WAS = Douglas man. To establish the
point be shouted, "IIurrah for Douglas -
"pm your man." was the ready reply
And instantly BIO began to talk about "66
ross.marriagss in Massachusetts. And l'll
warrant it was Thorn Lowell gall" said be-.
Niggers and whisky Vas all hs had in his
head.
Nsw RAILsoAD.--We cut the following itsm
from the proceedings Of the City Council Of
Burlington, on tho 20sh inst:
The Mayor presented, verbally, arsquest
from Judge Mason and others Interested in
tho construction Of Railroad between this
city and Fort MAdson, asking the city TO far
nish one engineer and two assistants 70 cd
in making preliminary survey Of the routs.
On Mr.. Garrett's motion tho City Engineer
Va appointed BY the city and authorised
to employ two assistants, the CITY to pay the
expenses Of said Engineer and assistants
whilst engaged on the shove work.
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SwxEr.-0o TO Austin 4 Co.'s store and
get some Of their Chinese sugar cane molss-
-. Il il said to BE- very nios article. Try
y and encourage home manufactures.
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The Rev. r. II. Allen will preach in sh
Westminster Presbyterian Church, on max
Sabbath, 81 10A o'clock :. m.
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Il The river has fallen to two and half
Feet on the rapids. Even small stern wheel.
ers now get caught on the rocks occasionally.
The railroad company 10 building afrsight
track near the Packet depot, to facilitate the
transfer Of freight to and fro between boats
and the cars.
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/ steep or Fat roofs, is Ere proof, and becoming
hard will admit Of wear by treadinr thereon
which makes it desirable for piansAs, cars, steam
boats, 40 10. For further particulars, please sAll
| at the omcs, where samples can b. seen.
fAhlIdlY
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L>xTEN1ION TABLES. side Woaras,
~ DESERT TABLES AND DINING CHAIRS,
In Oak, Mahogany and Cherry, for sale low Tor
Cash, hy GEO. E. KILBOURNE, Agent,
maylbd MAia-st., bet. a . Sd.
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UmttnYiAm Church.
A course OK Lectures will be commenced
In this Church Tomorrow Sunday evening,
on AMERICAN SLAvxsY. Seats free
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UTOur sanotum during most Of the time
yesterday was about - quiet - church
sseeple. The silence some Of The time was
almos. oppressive, - contrasted with the
noise and excitement attendant upon the cleo.
ton and election returns. We account for
the contrast By the fact thss MOST Of our visit.
ing friends, including two thirds Of our own
institution. wsns Of 70 Carthage to see and
hear sold Abe
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In all the principal cities and sewss, tAess wsshs
viii y delivered, Free - Roesago. WA
ssnt By mail, the PosrAas 70 any part q ~ uni-
ted states, viii b bat - Gents q year 1ee
" Blaekvood = and but ~ Gents = year lef
each Of she Reviews.
N. B.-The price In Great Britain Of the I've
Periodicals sbevs named il about Thifty-oas Dol-
lars per Annum.
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have this day soM my entire interest In the
ouesnsware business TO Messn. !. i. Hobbs Co.,
and request All who have clAms against ~ " pro-
sent them for adjustment, and tkoss Who ows ~
will please make settlement immsdistsiy, y I
Wish TO close my old business o. coon - possible.
CHARLES !. 01lHtI1H.
Ksokuk, Sept. 81, 1s5S-sp17dln
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1858-01-15

islature viii be called upon to provide for.
The Treasurer does not suggest resort
to an increase Of the State Tax to meet
this deficiency, ENVIRONMENTS retrcnch.
ment wherever it can be made, and thinks
that costs OF criminal prosecutions may
be deyolved on the counties. In the
event that the Legislature does not deem
it best to devolve upon the counties the
costs Of criminal prosecutions, andIno re-
auctions can be made in the expenditures
of the Reform School, he suggests the
propricty Of dividing but fly per cent. Of
the bank tax to the common schools, "as
measure of'rclief to the treasury
Whatever else the Legislature may do,
We trust that it will not relieve the wants
Of the treasury at the expense Of the pub
lie schools. Economy in such direction
would be worse than shameless prodigal-
ity.
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Maine Legislature.
Wednesday, Jan. O, 1858.

'~NSSu"yt Sou' ", iooo'
Senate. After tho usual preliminary
proceedings had been taken in conven-
ton ofSenatos elect and the members
qualified, Joseph D. Hall, OF Pressure Isle,
was elected Secretary, receiving 30 votes,
Daniel Pike one.
Hon. Seth Seaman was then elected
President receiving % votes, d. X.
Hobart /. Mr.. Seaman was conducted
to the chair by Mr.. Hobart and accepted
in the following address.
SENATORS For this honorable OK.
preston Of your confidence in selecting
me to preside over your deliberations, let
me tender to you my most cordial ac-
knowledgcments.
/ accept the trust at your hands; and
while it will be my constant purpose inn
partially to discharge the responsible and
oftentimcs delicate duties Of the position
your fricndliness has assigned me, l must
rely in no small degree, upon your gener-
GUS cooperation and indulgence.
SESAroRs,-An intelligent constituen-
CIV has summoned us to this sphere OF
duty, and entrusted us with high official
responsibilities. That constituency will
scan with eagle eye the policy We here
pursue, the laws we here enact, and the
fidelity with which We discharge the
functions Of our Office.
Prompt energetic action is imperative
ly demanded Of us so that our official Ia.
bon may be brought to a successful close
ut an early day. And may all our legis
lAtion during this session be such, rs
readily to develop the extensive natural
resources Of our great and growing State,
secure prosperity to al our industrial
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The USIoS CLuD. This is an organi.
zation Of young men in this city, princi-
pally those connected with the High
School, for literary improvement. The
Club meets weekly on Saturday evenings,
at Z o'clock in Pioneers Hall, for debate
and other lyceum exercises. A public
attendance is respectfully invited. Qucs-
ton for discussion next cvcning-"Which
has caused the most bloodshed, Religious
Fanaticism or Political Ambitionr
FREE POPULAR LECTURES. We learn
from the Democrat, that arrangements
are being made in Saco, TO have q course
fsix, or morc,.Lyceum Lectures, in the
Town Hall, at weekly intervals, which
shall be free to all disposed TO attend
Six gentlemen have generously consented
to give us their services. Tho flint lee
turc will be on Monday evening next,
18th inst.) at Z l-2 o'clock, by the Rev.
Horatio Stcbbings Of Portland.
The JuLLrEss. This Troupe gave a
concert, as advertised, in Central Hall on
Saturday evening last. The entertain
mcnt was so satisfactory and such en-.
couragemcnt given, as to warrant another
concert at the same place, on next Satur-
day evening, as will be noticed by their
advertisement in this paper. The enter
tainments given by the Jnllicns are re-
gardcd decided improvement upon those
usually offered by other companies.
A lady Of this town had leg ampu-
tated on the 23d ult, by DIR. Mnlycy, as
sisted by DIS. Warren and Allen. The
cause was modification, which disorgan.
lied the entire foct-unjointcd the ankle,
aud affected the limb to tho knee. The
fifteenth day after the operation, abe LEFT
her room unaidcd, and attended TO home
business-Dem.
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punuits, promote the highest welfare OF
all our people, and shed peace and hap.
piness around our domestic affairs.
James N. Lincoln, of Bath, was elect
ed assistant Secretary. Orcn Curricr Of
Scion, Messenger, and Nelson S. Allen,
of Dennysvillc, Assistant Messenger.
Mr.. HOBART presented the memorial
Of sundry legal voters Of the Eighth Sen.
atorial District against the right Of John
McClusky to hold seat in the Senate
from that District, and setting forth that
Parker p. Burleigh, having received
majority Of the legal votes cast for an
eligible candidate, is entitled TO seat
from the Eighth District.
The memorial was referred to the com.
mittee on Senatorial votes.
The Gubenatorial votes were then re-
fcrrcd, and the senate adjourned.
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS. The Convcn-
ton Of members elect was presided over
by Hon. Henry Body, of Brunswick, a
quorum being ascertaincd to be present,
and the members being qualified, Geo. w.
Wilcox Esq, Of Dixmont was elected
clerk by vote Of lla to 80, for Joseph
NJ. Mescrvc.
Hon. Joseph II. Drummond Of Water.
villo, was then elected Speaker by vote
of ia, to SO tor b. F. Buxton.
He was conducted to the chair by Mr..
Buxton, and addressed the House rs fol.
lows:
Gentlemen of the House of Representa-.
tives:
You will accept my grateful thanks,
for the honor incidcntto the position your
Partially has assigned me.
enter upon the discharge Of its dutic,
with much distrust from my limited
knowledge Of parliamentary rules and my
brief experience as legislator.
While l shall endeavor to tho utmos,
Of my ability to reflect your will, that will
will be best subserved by a steady ad
herencc to those rules which long usuagc
has found to promote dispatch, prevent
too hasty Legislation, and protect the
rights Of minorities. In my efforts to ac-
complish this, l shall rely on your for
bearance and assistance, and allow me-
gentlemen, to express the confident hope
that we may have ashort useful and har.
monious session.
Charles A. Miller, Of Skowhcgau, wa,
elected Assistant Clerk, b. b. Thomas
was appointed Messenger, and A. L. Nor
ton, and Z. p. Parchcr, of Biddcford, ap'
pointed Assistant Messengers.
After some preliminary business was
transacted the gubernatorial votes were
referred and the House adjourned.
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ever maintained spirit Of loyalty to the
Union, stood firmly against the extension
Of slavery and pcnistently rejected those
dognlasofthe ultraists by which they have
in times past and still seek to nationalize
athc sectional institution AS Mr.. Nor.
rill says the thing by which il is sought
to extend Slavery, els too absurd for ar.
gument and too offensive for discussion
Not to extend comment on the manner
which Mr.. Morrill, has spoken on this
topic Of Slavery, VIC have no hesitation in
saying that the sentiments he has express
cd will meet the hearty approval OF a
vast majority Of the people Of the State.
In conclusion we will only add that If
the Legislature concur in the truly demo-
cratic ideas expressed by the Governor,
and show that they DO so by practical
works, the best interests Of the State will
be preserved, and the party to which is
confdcd the government Of the State will
never want the sympathy and support Of
the people.
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Thursday, Jan'y I, 1853.

No business of especial importance was
transacted in either branch this day. In
the Senate the Committee on Senatorial
votes made report in part, stating that
81 Senators appeared to be elected but
asking for further time to investigate the
returns more fully. In the House, no
business of Importance was done. 1t
was understood that the joint Committee
on the votes given for Governor would not
be ready to report this day and both
branches adjourned early to meet at 10
a. NJ. Friday.
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Friday, Jan'y 8, 1858


The Committee on gubcrnatorial votes
reported, and both branches having &c
ccpted the report, and Hon. Lor NJ. Mon
RILL having been declared elected, aeon
vention was held in the Representatives
Hall at which the Governor elect was
qualified.
The Gov. then delivered orally his In.
augural Address.
At the close of the Governors address
the Convention dissolved, and the two
branches adjourned to meet at 2 o'clock
P. NJ. having agreed to 90 into conven-
ton to elect Secretary Of State, Attorney
General, Adjutant General, and seven
councillors.
AFTERNOON.
The Convention Of the two branches
elected the following officers.
Hon. Noah Smith Jr, Secretary Of
State, Hon. Nathan d. Appleton, Attorney
General, Gen. James w. Webster, Adj
General Benjamin Freeman, George
Pierce, VIM. NJ. Reed, Dennis L. Millikcn,
VIM. Merriam, Aaron A. Wing, and
James S. Hall, Councillors.
These were all the republican candi-
dates and wcro elected by vote of about
1876 for, to 80 against them.
The proceedings Of the Legislature on
Monday and Tuesday were comparative
ly unimportant, and such as is necessary
to get into working order. The stand.
ing Committees Of the House, not the
Joint Committees, were appointed, and
the Senatorial vacancy occasioncd by the
death ofMr. Chandler, filed by the choice
of Andrew Wiggin, on Tuesday.
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State Treasurer's Report.

This document was distributed to the
members Of the Legislature, the llth
inst. Mr.. Peck states the condition of
the State finances with commcndablc
briefhcss and clcamess. The expenses of
the State government for the past year
have been s5O5,l24,0O. The cash on
hand January l, 1858, is reported s4s,-
1880. sS4,25l,so only has been re-
ceived from the Land Office this year.
The estimated receipts for the year
1858 are given thus
Cash on hand Jan. l, 1858, s4s,423,30
Balance due on State Taxes, l97,G32,06
Bank Tax, 100000
Land Office, 100000
Duty on commissions, 100000
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$500 immigrants have arrived al
New York since the LIST Of December.
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&370,055,36

The estimated expenditures for 1853,
amount to s4a2,s52,s2, including therein
the payment of 100000 public debt
and 100000 interest. The liabilities
Of the State including trust funds, unpaid
warrants, &C. isput down at si,i27,i64,-
81. The public funded debt is teoo,SoO.
The Treasurer reports the sum Of $685.
O77,25, as having been paid by him on
claims due prior to January /, 1857.
The estimate of the Treasurer shows q
deficiency Of se2, so7, 10, which the Log
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the North to subvert slavery In the slave
States or invade its rights. If there DO an
tasonism Of opinion between the free and
slave States, it has been produced by no move.
ment of the former. II has been drought
about by an obvious and conceded change OF
sentiments and opinions, purposcs and do
signs, by the latter, by which they force
themselves into collision with the well known
and long cherished sentiments and opinions
of the free States, their interests and prosper.
ity. If there be peril to our common coun-
try 1t springs not now from any movements
nor from any want Of appreciation Of the
value Of the Union, from this quarter
Whoever has regrets that o sense Of the "a
credncss of the Union and oftho greatness Of
its blessings is family apprehended, viii
need to revert TO events that arc taking
place in other quarters, and sentiments en-
tertained elsewhere.
While the people Of Maine will cultivate
. spirit Of kindness and forbar ance towards
every section Of the common country, and
will ever cherish sentiments Of devotion to
the Union, they will not fail to utter their
solemn and earnest protest against the as
sumptions OF tho constitutional guaranty Of.
property in slaves, and the indsfcasible
rights Of slavery in the territories and will
demonstrate against tho subversion Of tho
powers Of the national government to pur.
poses of slavery extension and slavery per
pstuation, and, will resist to the full cxtent
OF their constitutional powers, all attemptr
to force the domestic Institution Of the slave
States into contact with frOe labor and frss
communities. .t..'
In conclusion, I pledge you my best efforts
in the performance Of the duties devolved
upon me. Ihave entire confidence that your
labors will DO characterized BY harmony,
prudence and wisdom. and hope that tho
business Of the ssHion will result in tho pro.
motion OF tho interests and welfare Of our
beloved State. . ..t
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that spirituous liquors, when used rs bey-
srags, are productive OF great variety OF
ills and evils to the people, both IN their in.
diyidual and in their associate relations ;
that the least use Of them for such q purpose
is injurious, and suited to produce, by n
greater use, serious injury ~ the comfort,
morals and health that the common use Of
them for such q purpose. operates 70 dimin-
sh the productiyeness Of labor. to injure the
health, to impose upon the people addition
al and unnecessary burdens. to produce
waste of time and Of property, To introduce
disorder and disobedience TO law, to disturb
tn, peace and to multiply crimes OF every
grade. Such conclusion could BE- justified
by the experience and history Of man. II q
Legislature should declare that no person
should acquire any property in them, tor
such purpose, there would be no OCCASION
tor complaint that il had violated any pro-
vision OF the constitution"
The same doctrine prevails in Massachu-
setts: "The legislature may declare the
possession vi certain articles Of property |,
either absolutely, or in particular places and
under particular circumstances, ~ be un
lawful, because they would 30 injurious, dan
gerous or obnoxious; and may provide for
the seizure and confscation, or destruction
thereof. b. due process Of law"
The State. then, il will be perceived, has
plenary power over the traffic in intoxicating
drinks, and "may regulate, restain, or pro-
hibit IL altogether, "-.'may declare that
the least use Of intoxicating drinks, rs q
beverage, 10 injurious" that "such conclu-
sions would DO justiiied by the experience
and history Of man, that "no person should
acquire any property in them, for bever-
ags," and that ..it may provide for their
confscation and destructiou."
Thus. with great penpecuisy, has the Ja-
dicial mind Of the country, fedora: and state
determined the province and the peroysuves
Of the Legislature, in relation 10 this i'm.
portant subject; and our own State Court
hae, in the language above quoted, .ith
equal cloarness Indicated n formula with
in the scope Of which IL may b sspsaisns
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The Kansas Election.

The Kansas Commissioners under the
English bill have officially proclaimed the
result of the recent Election--as follows
To aecept the English proposition E,7S8
To reject that proposition EE.300
Total vote, I3, ,0SS. Majority for rejection.
3,JI2.
The total vote, and the majority to re-
ject, would have been much larger but
for the excessive rains and floods which
rendered the streams passable, and kept
thousands away from the polls. We pre-
sumo the full legal vote would have been
about 10000, and the Free State majori-
ty thereon just about 10000 But o.
5l2 will answer for the present.
The Border Rufians were busy that
day crushing out Emancipation in Mis-
souri,, and could not vote in Kansas
Hence the poll at Oxford, Kickapoo,
Shawnee, Delaware Crossing, &c, is not
one-tenth what it has been, and their
Pro-Slavery majorities are inconsiderable.
No illegal votes were cast, but the re
turns from few polls were rejected for
informality. So the work Of the last ses-
sion Of Congress is disposed Of What
next ~ T. Tribune
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we will not pursue this matter further at
except to give a brief extract
from the other communication referred to.
Tie writer takes the ground that the cit
izens of Bloomington should make mu-
tua relief law of their own, and says:
"Tn order TO bring about this result
there must be q concert Of action. Let
the people meet together, debtor aud cred
TOR, and adopt some feasible plan of ad-
iustment. There is 10 doubt but what
nublic opinion. clearly and emphaticaliy
expressed, would do much toward restor-
ing confidence as well as stay system OF
wholesale sneing. already commenced, aud
which is certain to be greatly augmented
during the next twelve months, unless
something is done to stay It's progress, . .
[ would suggest that a general mass meet
iag be held at the Court House IN Bloom
ington."
We think the plan is good oue-much
more feasible than that pursued in this
State last year, ana which resulted in the
present Relief Law. There Is now great
need ofsone mutual arrangement between
the debtor and creditor, not only in the
West, but here in the East. Times are
much harder now than they were il Octo
Der, 1857, and the advantages Of Stay
Laws will be more than ever apparent both
to the debtor and the creditor. Il is not
saving too much, that hard times arc
likely to last two or three years yet.