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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1858-08-02
ExTRAORDINAHY INDUCEHENTs
TO TRADE


Atshe ssNlUbIs e1xpoDes.v
An Gov fscsivinE ny spring sad Bu nnefstsek
= Of DR. 0oods, Hats and Bonnsts Boots and
Shoes, CYockssy ware, te., difestlvon SAs Eastern
sitss which eompsisss an extensive variety IL all
these Department.. Ny stock will compare fayss-
ably with any in ths city In point Of variety and
qaAlity, and ills we'll known fact thatshs prices
arc sit right.
OF Drsss Goods, have silks, Tissues, Basee,s
Lawns, Hsfege Dsinines, Chaliies, Peplins, Valsu
sisn Piaids, Dshaiss, ArgsntIass, Lawn Rebss
kc.
OF Staple q oods, hssvybsowne omsstie, blsscA>d
DO, Osnaburgs, drills, tick ings, prints ,Ae.
ALSO, Linen Goods Of all kinds-white and
brown for pants white and brown table diaper.
sraaA and diaper towslng Irish linen, brown do.
ALSO, bummer Shawls, black silk vsssttss, srn-
bfoidseies, lssea, pocket handk srchiefa hosiery,
trimmings Gents shirts ,cravats collars and go.
dsndsrs.I
ALSO nAssoft ment Of Summer Clothine, And
ncsssssry articles too numerous 70 monitor.
AND ~ connection With the above, keen an a.
sortaent Of QueensvaSe and Groceries, the latter
Of which stili eontinse - sell 81 whslssal
prices fresh LOT II shoice Teas direct from the
Canton Tea Co., New York, which are warranted -
give entries atisfaetion the money will b re-
funded.
Think can nov Offer ndueemsn snst TO beck
seiled by any house IL this city.
II there Ia snyAstisle you cannot end ant whore
else, lust call atthe Nimbie Sixpsnce-anyvhsse
along Msin-strest.
P.S.-Thsae are not old goods--havesoasss ~ -
land snes fhe year one.
Nes. 81, ~. ~ an1 1919 Mein.ss.
s. 8. BILLING6.
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1858-08-02

tnS AOiOWlnks
$50 bgs prime Ris ~
100 pockets . la Cog ~
~ do s,'|ss
~ hhds n. %. 6ueal j
see bills b lshar : ls1A-
Cd and clarified DO
$50 hkls N. O.. sugar
houss Mslassss
$50 bbls 10 10
70 10 gal kegs do do
~ bbla Bsls6sr Gold
en- syrup,
- bhls 40 DO
u legal kses do
1o bills 6vset Cider,
30 bgs Cetton Yarn,
% balse DAeAing,
80 bgs q. A. Salt,
aeee ~ daily %
10 dos cans Cove 0ys-
tSrs,
30 dos eans asst Pie
Fruit,
% dozen . fresh Peach .
~,
7sdos eaasfrss h6 traw .
beYsiss.
~ bxs a uart and I gal-
Ion Pickles,
70 bxs Tomato Cstsup,
% bxs Pepper Seucs.
loo kgs super sarh scda ,
70 ckssodA 6aleratus,
Toe bxs Babhstt's sals-
rstns in bpspsfs,
LOO bxs1 t<1e Glass,
10 bxs l0h<I3 do
~ BIS l&< -, l0T 10,
1otel8, 1eb4 10, and
10 10 glass,
lsohxaprins new Raj
sins,
geo drums new Figs,
! sass Citron
] oAsk Eng. Currants
A large stock Of Ms
nilia Juts Cordags,
loo dos Henp and Ma
niliA bed cords,
30 bales Cotton Twine
300 do Hemp DO
100 dos Preston 4 Mer-
rill'sYeAst Powder
Al.
100 TINS Of assorted
Bar and Bundle
Iron,
~ Blacksmith Bellows
20 Mouse hole Anvils,
- AAssieaA do
: TINS genuine 0si6n
horse Nsils-difec,
Importation q, .
and lod,
| . casks Bright Log
Chains,
! All Of which will be
ra4ss ~ Q
March 4, ls6e.-dv
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1858-08-02

. w. w Pc IL j ~ IL,
NO. rs MAIN-sT., X EOkUk.
CHEAP CASH STORE!
APKIs, 1875.
/ AM NOW RECEIVING MY sPRiNG STOCK OF
NEW SPRING AND SUMMER
G. 9 q b S!
Embracing much larger aud general as
sortment of
Htoh and spiendid Goods,
Than ever before offered in this market. My
foods have all been bought within the
last month for CASH, and at
! Prices that Cash only this
! springwouidbuy
them at
AND WILL ne SOLD AT rRIeEs
G%rOR CASH
That other csAt or credit store win attempt to
compete with.
In short, nay STOCK is EXTENsIv. and desi-
rable and will be SOLD All PRICES that will be
locke d for in rain at any other store.
Tam prepared to give general benefit to my
friend. and the world az large, and will be found
on hssd ready and willing 70 impsrt tavors to all
who want 10 boy
GOODS CHEAP FOX CASH!
Fine French Lawns, Fine Robes AQuille,
Fine Organize Muslins, Fine .Berege
Robes, Fine French Challes,
In every shade and color, % per cent. less
than ever before offered.
Plain Tafresa, Black Watered, Poulcs djoie,
Satin du'Chine, and Plain Black
SILKS, at Bargains.
A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW
Stella, Thibet and Grape SHAWLS, Lace
and Silk MANTII.LAS and TALMAS.
PRINTS, GINGHAMs AND DE LANES,
From No Price lip.
C ARP ET r Q MS,
On the second Btor, row filed with NEW and
Cnoieg Styles Of
velvet, Hrussers. Tapestry and SUI
per Ingram.
And all sbe lower grades of CARpETING; making
altogether much the largest, and many
RErrEg auAIirEs OF
RICH vELvETs AND BRUSSELS
Than ever before kept in this market.
Also, Floor OIL Cloths, all widihs, Rugs.
Mats, and stair Rods.
All Of which will be sold good per cent Lxss
than can be bought elsewhere, and at prices
that Will bare comparison with
ANY OTHER sARkET.
All Things are Ready, Come
Examine, Compare Prices and Quality
With Any Other Store,
AND BE CONV N Q Z d.
April 81, $50 w. w. PERlNE.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-11-04
Fire Company.

short time ago we had quite an agitation
in regard to getting up Fire Company, at the
time we had no sheet, and therefore had to re-
main quiet but now we wish to bring up the
question again; viii not some of our in1uen-
tial men take hold of it, we have in our midst a
number of young, vigorous men, who would
enter into it with spirit provided some one was
at the lead who would take an active part in
the formation of such company. We have
been very signally blessed by Providence in
years; this should inspire us with more energy
in the matter, for we cannot expect to be always
thus favored.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-11-04
Man Killed.

On Friday evening last the dead body of a
man was found lying on the track of the Belvi-
dere Delaware Railroad at Scudder's Falls,
about ten miles below this place, horribly man
gled, having been run over by the evening mail
train down. An inquest was held the following
morning by the coroner, when it was found that
he had been seen on that day, and was thought
to be insane or under the influence of liquor
He is supposed to be an Irishman by the name
of John McDyer, the body being so much mutt
lated that it was impossible to recognize him
The engineer of the train says he felt jar, as
if running over something, at this point but it
being very dark at the time, he could see moth
ing. The jury rendered a verdict, in accord
ance with the above facts, generating those
connected with the train from all blame
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-11-04
Town improvements.

No place within our knowledge presents more
inducements to the manufacturer or capitalist
than this, situated as we are upon the feeder of
the Delaware and Raritan Canal, we have
within our power and under our control an
abundance of water, at very slight cost at the
same time we have daily connection with New
York and Philadelphia, via Belvidere Delaware
Railroad. We have also an improved water
power, now in the hands of an energetic and
enterprising company, who have in course of
erection large grist mill, which is the largest
of the kind in this part of the State. On the
same water power we have number of lots
open to the market, which will, no doubt, soon
be taken up and improved. .
Other Improvements are going on in different
portions of the town. The lowlands above the
town have lately been opened to the market and
great inducements are offered to those in want
of fine building lots The streets have all been
laid out and number Of fine private residences
have been put up and large number are now
in process of erection. Working men of small
means need not be impressed with the idea, that
because they are in the hands of capitalists they
cannot buy Them the lots are cheap and the
terms easy On Deevan street. two large
dwelling houses are now being erected by Mr..
Sidney Blackwell, and Mr.. VIM. Dean is also
putting up d private residence on the corner Of
Main and Delevan streets. Mr.. E. Vanuxem
is erecting a large brick building on the canal
to be used as a storehouse, something very much
needed heretofore The Bridge Company are
putting up brick building at the end of the
bridge, to be used as dollhouse.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-11-04
VOL. 1, NO. 1.
Interesting from syria

A correspondent Of The Rosfoa gs.o,.o71a.
writing from Syria, gives an account of q cor;
GUS disturbance in Damascus, arisinp ont If on
intrigue between the queen of the harem Of ono
OF the richest men of Damascus and an infdel
who was jew, and the dragoman to foreion
consulate. The young man was repeatedly in
troduced into the harem, in woman's clothes
but was finally discovered He made his es
cape, and the lady fled to the desert, but was
hnally discovered and cruelty murdered, her
body being literally chopped in pieces and given
to the dogs. The correspondent continues.
q The Psha of Damascus requested ali the
consuls to meet him and consult as to the best
course to be pursued to allay the excitement.
Ior the Mohamedons had arisen, and the massa-
ere OF the entire Christian population was
threatened, and hourly expected They refused
TO meet him, alleging that the quarrel was be-
tween the Psha and the offending consulate
The people demanded the head of the drago-
man, but he was nowhere to be found and #
was feared that the Is, 600 Christians residing
in Damascus would be indiscriminately slauoh.
tered
" In this moment of peril when their lives
were in their hands, timely but unexpected as
sistance was rendered. The defles of the noun
tains were darkened by the descent of the marc
mites, who by thousands poured into the streets
" lnO CITY, esPouSllS Cne sue OF TIE CHRISTIANS
and by their number and strength intimidating
the angry and fanatical Turks Thus are the
Christians preserved, and thus are the Mosema
held in check. But the fire is still burning in
their hearts, and win doubtless burst forth when
favorable opportunity occurs This unfortu-
nate misaliance is deeply to be regretted, not
only on account of its immortality but upon the
ground that the Moslems are everywhere red
hot with fanaticism, and are ready to use any
infraction of their laws by the Christians as a
pretext for indulging in their fendish passions.
1t has been with much regret, therefore, that
have seen Frank sailors wandering about the
streets of Mohamedon cities intoxicated and in
sulting every one they meet. Great care is
necessary at this time, especially in the absence
of any American man-of-war, lest the people
should rise and sweep US out of existence. A
rumor reached this place few weeks since, that
plot had been discovered at Beyrout where
the Moslems had armed themselves and ap-
pointed the night in which they intended to kill
all the Christians. Fortunately this was diseoy-
cred in time to prevent it by an appeal to the
Government"
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-11-04

A most horrible and mysterious discovery of
wreck at sea is reported by Captain Farley,
of the ship William Singer arrived yesterday
from London He says that, on the 26th of
September last, in lat SO A, long. As 81 wsst,
he discovered wreck to the northward, which
proved to be the bark Mayfower, of New York.
with her bulwarks gone and nothing standing
but the mizzen mast. On sending boat on
board, they found human bones strewn about
the deck and the bodies Of woman and child
in the last stages of decomposition The only
articles on board which could be identified were
bundle of shirts, socks and handkerchief,
marked "A. III red, anu II. ID. y. and j. ID. D.,
in blue thread, chronometer dial marked "Two
days, Leavett, Leadenhall ST., London No.
49," and several articles of little value belong
ing to the master or mate; and silver watch,
:" No. $780, G. ]. Dram, maker, London. .
She was loaded with stone, and had evidently
been boarded before, as she was stripped to the
gunwales. The Imagination shudders in pic
turing the story of horror sequel of which is
Swallowed forth by this discovery of Captain
Farley.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-11-04
To orr Readers.

.o;lor when abont to undertake voyage
on the "vasty deep" to some distant pofb TO
.acure a richly laden cargo, that viii pay him
for his trouble, toll anxiety, ana RISK, naturally
casts his ewes around him to observe the state
If the weather. to see whether storms and
+omnasts are brewing, or whether sunshine and
mild breezes favor him and his enterprise with
their nresence, to observe the course OF the
wind whether it blows from the right quarter
to watt him out of the harbor, to watch the
tide in its ebb and flow, for the purpose OF tax
inc It at its food - that flood that may lead
him on to fortune
We, like good sailor, have watched for time
and tide ere we launched our little bark upon
the sea of public opinion. We believe that the
time has now come for US to press on with our
enterprise. = that the sky is clear and the pros
meet far. We have christened our craft The
Lambe7tvaUe Press, and to-day we spread her
sails to the breeZes of heaven, and are fairly
embarked in the enterprise And in doing SO
we are not compelled to hoist at the masthead
the name of any man under whose colors we
would be compelled to sail; but we are left free
from dictation and control We are not COM
PEELED to emblazon it with any set of political
opinions, or trim its sails to meet the views of
any demagogue. This is left for those who
trade in such commodities.
To stop speaking fguratiyely, we, to-day,
issue the first number of our promised journal
of Literature and News We know full well the
RESPONSIBILITIES we have undertaken. We are
well aware of the difficulties that beset new
enterprise of this kind Long established jour
nails need but to wag on after fashion, with
very little of merit about them, and yet be sus-
tanned by its old patrons, while new journal
has to earn reputation among the people
has to make its pathway among, and through,
opposing obstacles Without merit it can never
do this; nor without worth can it ever rise.
Without energy and enterprise it can never ac-
quire place in the family circle, where its
weekly visits will be looked for with interest
and greeted with right hearty welcome. We
intend to devote our energy to the enterprise
and make it, as far as in us lies, deserve place
among the affections of the people, = believing
that if we succeed in making it deserving of sue
cess, there can be but little doubt but what it
will meet with such success as shall be common
surate with whatever degree of merit it may pos
sess
Having entered upon our work, we shall look
to the public to sustain us. 1t will take some
time to get used to the Editorial harness, but in
the mean time we will jog on as best we can.
Without any more ceremony we take off orr
hat, and make our editorial bow.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-11-04

A GAMBLING HE'LL RoUTED.-A short time
since drover called at the Mayors Office and
made complaint that he had been feeced out
of three hundred dollars at gambling house.
kept in the upper part Of the building No. 927
Chestnut street, three doors below Tenth. The
warrant issued for the arrest of the proprietor
and his associates, was placed in the hands of
High Constables Russell and Franklin, and
Lieutenant Henderson, with detachment ofth
reserve corps. At late hour on Monday night
the house was taken by storm, and an animated
scene followed There were about thirty visitors
mostly strangers in the city in the house at the
time of the descent, and there was general
scattering when they found the police were in
pursuit of them. Some concealed themselves
in the ash bin, and in other places, while several
jumped out of the rear windows upon skylight
in the roof of back extension ofthe store below
There was great smashing of glass in the sky
light and several persons were hurt considerably.
William Robins, Anthony Fricker, and William
Rose, the proprietor of the house, and his assis-
tants, were arrested but none of the mere visters
to the house were molested. All the tools used
in playing faro were captured and taken to the
Central station.-Phala. Press
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-11-04
The Capture of the Schr. Lydia Gibbs.
From the Charleston Mercury

The schooner Lydia Gibbs, Captain Thomas
Watson, sailed from Cuba on trading voyage
to the west coast of Africa arriving at Whydah
on the 22nd OF May last, where the British war
steamer Trident was lying. Captain Watson
and the commander of the Trident had been
schoolfellows together, and here met after many
years of separation The old friendship was re-
newed, and for few days very intimate inter-
course maintained between them In the course
of their communication the subject of the slave
trade was discussed the action of the British in
disturbing the American merchantmen, by visits
and search, was openly condemned by Captain
Watson, and as strongly maintained by the Brit
fish officer. Nothing however, openly trans
pired to interrupt the harmony
Upon the 10Th of May, early in the morning,
the British officer sent message to his friend
Captain Watson, with reference to box of Sc
CARS, at the same time informing him that he was
about to depart upon cruise. This action from
subsequent circumstances, was evidently a trea-
cherous ruse- After the Trident had left, the
Lydia Gibbs left Whydah and proceeded upon
her voyage Upon the same day, however the
Trident captured her, the British officers hauling
down the American flag, which she carried, and
substituting the British in its place Captain
Watson was informed that his vessel was
prize and his papers demanded. He refused to
give them up and succeeded in retaining them.
The schooner was then searched for specie, which.
had she been SLAYER, the British well knew
would be on board but none was found. The
British, in revenge, stripped Capt. Watson and
his crew ofall their personal effects The vessel
was taken to Ayuda and complained of before
the British authorities of Sierra Leone as a
SLAYER. 1t was while awaiting the result of this
action, against which he had firmly protested,
that Capt. Watson contracted the fever, ofwhich
he died
1t was reported in the English newspapers
that papers of the Lydia Gibbs were thrown
overheard. Such is not the fact. Captain
Watson preserved them unframed, although
the British officers offered him literally to pro-
duce them. Since his decease they have been
safely forwarded to his co-owners in Cuba, in
whose possession they now are
The fate of Mr.. 4. G. yelling, citizen of
Charleston, and chief mate of the Lydia Gibbs,
and the crew, is uncertain-no definite intel
igence respecting them having been receiyed.
The proper steps win undoubtedly be taken to
lay the matter before the government at Wash.
ington.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-11-04
The Military Review.

The Military Review, new paper, published
at Sergeantsyille, N. j., by Capt. G. H Lar
ison, is handsome Sheet devoted entirely to
military interests of the volunteers and militia
of the different States. The amount of military
information contained in it is well worth the
subscription price, which is only 60 cents per
year, to single subscribers, and liberal reduc-
ton made to clubs. The military has long been
in need Of a medium of communication, to which
Capt L. has volunteered his services in getting
up paper expressly for that purpose. And
with his abilities and perseverance will make it
a welcome visitant to every military man and
true lover of his country.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-11-04

MILITARY PARADE IN NEwARK.-The full pa
rade Of the Independent Essex Brigade, Gen.
Theodore Runyon, took place last Monday
morning. This brigade is composed of the First
Regiment of Infantry and Artillery, Col Trawin,
and the Second Regiment Rifles, Col Peckwell
About six hundred men were under arms. At
two O'Clock in the afternoon the brigade was
reviewed on the Military Park by Governor
Newell and staff, after which general inspection
of arms took place The display was brilliant,
and attracted large number of spectators.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-11-04

VALUE OF THE NEW FIREARMS IN INDIAN
WARFARE The value of Sharps rifle and the
Minnie ball in Indian warfare, has been thor
oughly demonstrated in the operations in Wash
ington Territory. Col Wright's command is
the first one that has encountered the Indians
with these modern weapons. Col Steptoe had
the old carbine, which was never known to kill
an enemy on any occasion, whatever damage
their recoil was in the habit of inficting on the
unlucky troops who had to fire them.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-11-04

New JERSEY LEGISLATURE It is reported
that the Opposition have carried the House of
Assembly, and that they have majority of
six or eight on joint ballot
CONGRESSIONAL = The following is the result
in New Jersey.
lst District Nixon, Opposition, majority
about 1000.
I'd District, stratton, Opposition, by very
large majority.
Sd District, Adrain, A. L. Democrat, by
about 500 majority.
4th District, Riggs, A. L. Democrat
9th District, Pennington, Opposition.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-11-04

az Owing to our not getting the heading
of our paper at the time it was promised, we
were delayed about month in issuing our first
number intending to have issued it about the
lst of October. Agents and friends receiving
copies, will oblge US very much by circulating
them as extensively as they can.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-11-04
Dedication.

The new Masonic Hall at Doylestown was
dedicated on Thursday of last week, with ap-
propriate ceremonies. A large number of dele
cations, from different lodges in the State, were
present. Excursion trains were run over the
n. P. Railroad for the accommodation of visit
ors, of whom, large number were present
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-11-04

THE New ORLEANS CRESCENT says: Two
citizens of responsibility, one of them bank
teller, settled difficulty with small swords at
the Metarie, recently. Both were wounded, one
being pinked twice, and the other receiving an
accidental wound by his sword being knocked
out of his hand by his antagonist. His sword
went up whirling, and as it came down gave
him an ugly cut on his forehead. The seconds
then interfered, and the difficulty was settled.