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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-12
1859. SEASON ARRANGEMENT. 1859
- : 1T. LOUIS, ST. PAUL - :
4 STILLWATER.

STILLWATER.
NORTHERN LINE PACKETS.
vINHE following swift and superior Steamers will
compose this line FOR the present season
CANADA, Capt. WARD.
MINNESOTA BELLE, Capt. HrLL.
DENMARK, Capt. GRAY.
HENRY CLAY, Capt. STEVENSON.
PEMBINAW Capt. dRIrFIrH.
METROPOLITAN, Capt. RuopEs.
Nm. l.. EWING, Capt. GREENE.
N0RTHERNER, Capt. AFFORD.
They will leave Keokuk for st. Paul, on Tues
day, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings, and
for St Loair on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and
Sunday mornings.
This Line has been in successful operation for
the past year, and for regularity, omiort and per-
feet reliability has net been surpassed by any
ganizaton On the Western Rivers, and hope to
merit continuance Of the liberal patronage which
has been heretofore bestowed upon them.
For freight or passage apply TO
BROWN, AUSTIN CO., Agents,
Levee, keokuk.
WARDEN &sIALER, Gen'l Agts., st. Louis.
Esd
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CLOTHING! CLOTHING
p ri G es to Suit the Times

pric es to Suit the Times
@ POLLOCK 4 so. are now receiving :
NJ large, we'll selected and splendid stock Of
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING,
And can supply stomcrs with any thing usually
called for in their line, from coarse to supefhnc
and from plain to very handsome. It's no use 70
sxpatiats; they hav. Just the articles for hard
times, beth In quality, style and price. All they
ask ID That customcrs call with s3r-CAsh Ia hand
and get great bargains.
Remember the place--nt 1t door To Dinners S.
leon, on Third IT., between Main and Johnson.
seplld 3. POLLOCK d co.
More New Goods from th0 East.
TyHlS day received, lot Of fne Broadcloths, ,
. Black Doeskins, Fancy CaSSimsTs ], Rich Vel
vets, ~, ELLIOT r. SMITH,
I s4st Tailor and DTAper,
Decl0d rs Main-st., bst.aA and I'd.
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kEUkUk FEMALE SEMINARY.
TIME THIRD TERM of the "Ksokuk Female
i Seminary" will open on MONDAY, JANU-
AIRY 3Ist, in the second story of DR.. Sanford's
building, corner Of 9Th and Concert streets.
The Board of Trus tees Of this Sem nary elected
from various reli ious denominations and repre-
enting large part OF the Christian community,
desires by the united and operative efforts Of the
friends Of education to establish gradually such
an institution as our city requires.
The Principal Of the Institution is Rev. C. A.
WILLIAMS, to whom, or to the Secretary Of the
Board, applications for tho admission Of pupils
may be made.
In the Primary Department, young misses from
six to ten years Of age may be received, under the
care Of Miss Urmston it's present teacher, who re,
ceives all the incomes Of that department
The charges for tuition will be 50 and IS in the
ordinary English studies, with small additional
sum for incidental EXPENSE. For Latin, French,
German, Ac., extra charges wi ii be made.
tits desirable that persons designing to become
| pupils be present punctually on the frst Of the
| session. WI. THOMPSON,
President of the Board Of Trustees.
/ HENRY SrROHG, Sec'y.
| Keokuk. Jan. -, l860-d
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The Cleveland Powder Company

The Cleveland Powder Company.
KELLOGG 4 B,RGE, Agents,
No 14g Main street huK, IOWA.
OFFER FOR sALE,in quantities to suit, the
~ following varieties of Powder
R,Ae-PG FIG. and FFFG. in Is, l2i, and
GIN kegs.
FFF6. in eases Of - 10. canisters.
80 /" ..
Blasting and Mining-F. Eff. and 9. 20 ID. Kegs.
SAFETY FUSE at Wholesale and retail
We will furnish the above Powder by sing 10 pack
age, Mt lowest market rate.
We will furnish merchants, contractors and quar-
rymen, quantities upon the lowest terms, and de-
liver to them here, thereby saving 20 them all risk
Of transportation. In ell Gases We will GUARANTEE
our powder to give satisfaction.
Consumers ii powder buying in 5, 10 or 20 keg
lots, can save money by buying OF MS.
Sportsmen can buy Of us 1t retail
POWDER in and ID. canisters, and any desired
quantity.
SHOT, by pound, bag or keg.
Gun CARS, by the box or thousand
KELLOGG 4 BIRGE.
dec24d&w No. lac Main 1T.
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Mississippi Valley Nursery.
WESTERN GROWN TREES FOR
THE WEST

MYTH several years
w experience the Pro-
prietor can now furnish
FRUIT TREES A N d
SHRUBBERY, acclima-
ted, and fsund to succeed
la the West.
= Many Of these Trees
are Of extra size, and
have produced fine spcci-
mems Of fruit the past sea-
son. These interested are
invited to call and cx-
anime for themsel Ives.
I'D .Sa Hn~ A~A1a D<A~
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TREES FOR 1859!
WE have on hand over
/" 10 o o o o
A p P l. Il 7 X 4 4 s
for sale, many of them
measuring in height IL
feet. Also, . fine lot Of
Red Cedars, very large
Pears, standard 4 dwarf
Peach, Cherry, Plum, and
Chestnut Trees : Gooseher-
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GUM OPluM-Turkey, just received and for
~ sale low by A. j. WILKINSON
Sign 81 the Golden Eagle ard Mortar,
,an22d 80 Main-st.
i INSEED, Lard and Sperm oil, in store and for
IL sale low by A. WILKINSON,
Sign Of the Golden Eagle and Mortar,
jan22d % Main-st.
GPIklIs Turpentine, Alcohol and Spirit Gas,
~ In store and for sale Mt the lowest market rate
by A. j. WILKINSON,
Sign Of the Golden Eagle and Mortar,
jan2ed 90 Main-st.
LNLAVORlNd MISUNDERSTANDING celebra-
l. ted extracts Of Rose, Mace, Orange, Nutmeg
| and Cloves Wright 4 Hauels extracts Of Lemon,
Vanilla and Celery, for sale by
A. j. WILKINSON,
Sign Of the Golden Eagle and Mortar,
feblld 96 Main-street.
FTayser,s lBaktng Powder.
LSOR making in few minutes, without yeast,
l. light, sweet, and wholesome Bread batter,
buckwheat and other griddle Cakes, Biscuit and
every description Of Pastry. Full directions
company each box. Price rs cents. Made and sold
by A. j. WILKINSON,
Sign Of the Golden Eagle and Mortar,
jae29d 90 Main-st.
Castor OH.
100 GALS. "Blows cold pressed, !" in bulk and
w in bottles, for sale by
A. WILKINSON,
Sign Of the Golden Eagle and Mortar,
mchld 90 Main.st.
" ANILLA BEANs--Prime Mexican, SO ozs in
store, and for sale very low, by
A. j. WILKINSON.
Sign of tho Golden Eagle and Mortar,
feb9i SO Mainstreet.
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The Canadian Parliament.

1oRONIO, Y. W., May a, 1859.
The government last night sustained by the Leg
latve Council the supplies being finally passed, and Pa
lament was prorogued at four p. NJ to-day.
The following is synopsis Of the Governors speech
HONORABLE GENTLEMEN OF TIE Council AND ASSEMBLY
am glad TO release you earlier than usual and oonvr
tulate you upon having accomplished so much use1
work have laid before you the answer Of her Majesty
Secretary Of State expressing her satisfaction at the u
mate eecsion in regard to the seat of government "
have made provisions for committing the feudal right
Lower Canaaa, and have placed additional restraint
the powers Of municipalities to borrow, whilst you ha
taken steps for gradually enforcing the fulfment
local obligations already incurred. In my oplni|
nothing could be more Injurious to the credit of Il
Province than the impression that such obligatio
could be impaired or evaded You have amend
The tariff and whilst regret the necessity for increas
some dues On imports, hope the principle on which Il
duties are imposed will alleviate their pressure. III
satisfactory to see that the income OF the Province for
first quarter OF the current year shows signs of the rel
val OF trade as well as increase in our resources VI
have invited her Majesty or any member OF the row
family 70 visit North America and l believe that in
portion OF her Msjestys broad domains would su ,h
visit be hailed with aectonate and genuine Iowa
With an earnest prayer that Providence may bless
terminate this session.
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News from California.

TERRIBLE CONFLICT WITH THE INDIANs-sTATE Oh
THE hARxETs-ARRIyAL OF TIT SHIP MANnTOU.
ST. LOUIS, May 8, 1853.
The California overland mail arrived here this aernoo
bringing San Francisco dates Of the llth Of April Tai
news is rnwportant. The markets were unchanged TIL
only additional arrival out from the Atlantic States h
Of the ship John Sidney from New York STEAMSHIP
Forward, from Liverpool, had arrived at San Frapciss
with the intention supposed Of being put on I'll
route between San Francisco and vanc0uver's Island
This mail brings advces Of another terrible conid
on the Colorado between the Indians and party Of FORT
men, under Mr.. Bishop, who were the way 70 jot
Lieut. Beales surveying expedition. This party, whic
let Fort TETON some time previously, proceedin
aopg as hey supposed In perfect security having did
outed considerable presents TO the Indians the roud
ano received their permission TO pass through the
uy but on arriving at the crossing Of the Colorado he
WERE on the 10th Of March, suddenly attacked by part
Oh some Blk or seven hundred Indians the Mohaye Yu
eno ran ute Indians desperate fght ensued which as
ior three hours during which large number Of the m
oians were Killed Bishop had retreated toward Fort
Jon, and sent thither 70 Col Hoffman for sssjsauce M
Colonel was expected to roach the Mohaye ylsgss
April 10, when he would make attack upon than n
the purpose OF chastising them.
Private dispatches state that the ship Manitou vb,
has been reported burnt at sea- had arrived at San Frs
cisco. The name was doubtless COMPOUNDED III that
the British ship Meroo whose burning has been reported
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to hear and see the assaiants Of the foremost and
most distinguished Catholic Bishop in the United
States. Tbree-fourths Of their congregation are
Know Nothings and Irish Orangemen-that class
whose watchword is, "To hell with the Pope!"
Not satisfied with one notice from the prelate
who is appointed to have the rule over them,
they return TO the charge and again attack him
at the same time stating that an independent
journal which adverts to their antics as items of
news, amusing, if not instructive to its readers,
is the organ Of Archbishop Hughes. But made
wise at last by experience, he is now silent, and
the result will be that very soon these doubtful
priests will sink back into their former insignid-
canoe. 1t would have been wise on the part Of
the Archbishop to have adopted this course at
first !; but better late than never. We should
mention that the appropriate organ o. these
geniuses is BOBBY Brooks.
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The Medical Convention mt Louisville.

The Medical Convention reassembcd this Afternoon.
pr Comaeys offered resolution, which adopted, 10
epront committee OF five 20 confer with the Committee
meeting.
Resolutions from the New Jersey Medical Society, ak
lng the establishment Of Board OF Censors from each
Supreme Court Judicial district to grant diplomas 10 all
proper members of the association, referred TO the
Committee oil Conference.
Resolutions pnssed ipstructing the committee
10 confer with the State Medical Societies procure uni
FORM action throughout the profession by carrying
effect the standard OF preliminary education adopted by
this Association at its organization In 1847.
Or sayre Of New York, offered resolution that each
State Medical Society be requested to appoint annually
two delegates for each State college 10 attend all examna
ons OF candidates for graduation that each college per-
nit such delegates to in the examination and
vote the qualification OF such candidates Referred 10
the Committee Conference.
Or. Jones read paper which referred 10 the Com
mtee on Prize Essays.
Or. Benjamin W. Dudley was unanimously admttad n
permanent member
Adjourned iii 10 morrow
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WASHINGTON, May 4, 1869
The New Orleans Picayans Of Friday last on INFORM
ton from Vera Cruz, says
Mr. McIAne had when the last steamer left, abe
abandoned the des Of going up to the Table Lands for
present. and that both because Of the distracted state
the country and the desire 10 be near the poyerne
with which he ia In official comnuni cation &c desipne
therefore. to go board Of ships of war al
crifcios-probably the Savannsh--t her relief by Il
Saratoga. He proposed or had proposed Tin what ma
ner is not stated t. put himself in communication vii
the leaders Of the opposing party for the purpose OF pr
tecting the lives and property of American citizens an
in the name OF humanity, staying this unnatural war
at least softening down some Of its formidable s
lures,
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VAGABoND PRIESTS AND ARCHBISHOP HUGHEs-
When vagabond country lawyers come to
settle In New York, one Of the first things they
do is to get up libel suit against the HERALD,
for which there is not the slightest ground.
Their object by this course is to induce the
HERALD to comment on their strange conduct, in
order that they may reap the benefit of its wide
circulation in first rate gratuitous notice. But
we never mention them, and their names are
never printed in our columns We leave them
in their original obscurity. When country
editors 4 the South are out at the elbows and
or their last legs" they attack the proprietor
OF this journal with the most improbable lies they
can INVENTOR instance, that our ancestors were
all transported as conyicts to Botany Bay and
Van Diemen's Land, and that we are the most
active agents of the underground railroad in
running off runaway slaves from their masters.
Their object, of course, is to obtain notice,
hoping that the virtllence Of their abuse may
provoke the HERALD to reply But we are no
to be thus tempted, and we allow them to vege-
tate and rot in their oblivion. In the same way,
when vagabond and ambitious priests, not con-
tent with the humility and other conditions Of
their calling come to this city from Europe, they
are most anxious to get public notice from
Archbishop Hughes, and they assail him In
print. Being an impulsive, cbivalrous man, who
does not know human nature, he answers their
outrageous slor6ers; iheir object ia attained
TAG! Sai-. .V.e-!c.y A4p4;, w.. c4t.,4..,, Gy.n
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NEW YORK HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY s 1859

been expended upon the famous bred Scott de-
cison, all that is legally comprehended in that
decision is this-that the plaintiff bred Scott,
"a negro Of African descent, whose ancestors
were OIL pure blood, and who were brought into
this country and sold as slaves" not being
citizen within the meaning Of the constitution,
is disqualified to sue In United States court,
and that the case is accordingly dismissed for
want of jurisdiction. Such, in reality, is the
sum and substance of this bred Scott decision.
All the legal arguments of the learned Judges
outside Of this case OF bred Scott and
this decision are nothing more than The oJiter
dicta-the extraneous opinions of the judges
upon irrelevant opinions which legally
amount to nothing. They would have been as
valuable, in point Of law, if delivered by the
learned judges in the course of social CONVEX.
sation at the dinner table over bottle of good
old Madeira.
There is, then, no principle established in re-
gard to the limitations Of Congressional sove-
reignty, popular sovereignty or squatter sove
reignty in the Territories on the subject Of
slavery. But, if we may Judge from the prece
dents Of Congress, its jurisdiction in the premises
is limited to its discretion. Congress may thus
introduce slavery into Territory, or may pro
hibit it, or may leave the subject to the squat
tiers. The whole subject rests with the discretion
ofCongress. An authoritative decision from the
Supreme Court would settle the matter-at least
temporarily; but such decision would first re-
quire specific appeal. Meantime, the best
policy of the democratic party is to adhere to
the sovereignty Of Congress over the Territories,
subject to such special provisions and reciprocal
concessions, essential to the peace and harmony
suggest.
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TRACT SOCIETIES AND THEIR FRu1rs-THE
CoIPoRTAoE SYsTEM.-The system of colportage
employ ed by the Missionary and Tract Societies
is, as every one knows, widely extended and
expensive one. The immense sums which 20 to
Its support, both in this country and in Great
Britain, attest if not its benefits at least the zeal
and disinterestedness Of those who sustain it. 1t
is, of course, natural that the persons who have
the administration Of these funds should desire
TO convince the public Of the advantages result.
ing from their outlay. In religious enterprises,
the value of figures is as much appreciated as in
ordinary speculotions, and we accordingly flod
in the reports Of these societies due attention
to the log which figures are said to contain.
A document Of this character has recently been
published " The Rev. Russell S. Cook. on behalf
of the American Tract Society 1t processes to be
statement Of the operations and advantageous
effects Of the system Of colportage employed
by that body; and certainly so far as its activity
nut perseverance, are concerned, there seems to be
noIcasOn foi qnf.ioning the accuracy ofits asser.
iiors. W. Nort 'a'l 1s ttc' ID eighteen Years
AlLeiAj - a-..-.-a- a-.-
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benighted land who attended no place of public
worship, and who either had no portion of the
Holy Scriptures or were entirely destitute of re-
lgious books. Seven millions of Christian visits
on the errand of salvation have been paid and
In three millions of habitations prayers have
been offered by the colporteurs, often for the
first time. Six hundred thousand of the families
thus visited were Roman Catholics. but Of the
amount converted no return is made. Six mil
lions OF spiritual classics have been sold and two
millions bestowed on the poor, family by family,
without money and without price.
This is goodly show Of figures, but thew I'M
fortunately occupy only one side Of the balance
sheet. We are left wholly in the dark as to the
harvest reaped from this wide scattering Of
Gospel seed 1t may be that, owing to the un-
grateful character Of the soil to which the col
porteurs seem to have devoted their principal
attention, the process Of termination is slow.
The Roman Catholic mind is 60 welded to the
traditions Of its own church. that ii Is not easy To
uproot the tares that obstruct the ertilizing in
fuence Of the spiritual guano which they dlsri-
butte with so bountiful hand.
Where, then, are we to look for the results Of
the society's labors? Are they visible in the i'm
proved character of our social relations? Do
they manifest themselves in the decreasing
figures Of our criminal statistics? Weare afraid
that if we take these tests as the evidences Of the
religious benefits derived from the colportage
system, we should be tempted to say with the
satirist-
II trees be cropped because their fruit is small,
What shall be its fate which bears fruit at alls
AS means of employment for large staff Of
persons, who, probably, could not earn their
bread in any other way, as well as for a nu-
merous body of printers and compostors, who
derive comfortable living out of it, the COL
portage system is not without its uses and
benefits. AS reformatory agent, however, we
have yet to learn its advantages. At no period,
certainly, within our social history, has crime
been more rampant or general morals been more
relaxed than at this advanced stage of the So
cieiy labors. If their extension is to be attend
ed only with concurrent increase in our crimi-
nal statistics, then we say that it is matter Of
but little Importance how soon they are circum-
scribed within narrower limits.
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but no further action was taken on it. The mum
Der OF emigrarts arrived during the week
was ,466. king the number since the beginning
of the year II 1874; in the institution on Wards Is
land and Marine Hospital $50. The oyerdraft has
now reached the sum of s20,4s6 As.
In the Court of Oyer and Terminer yesterday,
several hours were exhausted in an endeavor to
empannel Jury in the case of James Glass charg-
ed with the murder of VIM. Owens, stevodore,
who was unfortunately passing at the time that John
Glass killed Decker in Elm street, In January last.
The PARTICULARS have been already reported. John
Glass has been found guilty of the manslaughter
of Decker. In the present case only nine jurors
were sworn when the panel was exhausted, and
new pane, was ordered by the Court.
On Tuesday evening last, VT. Jas. T. Brady moved
the United States Circuit Court to adjourn out of
respest to the memory of the late Nicholas HILL of
Albany Messrs. O'Conor, Cutting, Evarts and
Fullerton followed in the suggestion, and Judge
Nelson, after some appropriate and feeling re-
marks, acceded to the request.
The receipts of beef cattle during the past week
amounted to 2,6i0 head, decrease Of GIG head as
compared with the week previous. The demand
yesterday was quite active, and though there was
no Improvement in the quality Of the stock offered,
yet the light receipts caused advance in prices,
and the decline noticed last week was fully reco-
vered. The quotations are &C. l2c., according to
quality. There was no change Of importance in the
prices Of mich cows, veal calves sheep and lambs,
or swine.
The cotton marke. Yesterday exhibited more tone, with
larger sales The transa,tions embraced about 5000
bales including 800 in trsnstu and 200 from store.
The latter closed the basis Of about i2c per h. for
middling uplands teegraphc despatch 10 house a
this city, received yesterday from Mobile, quoted sales Of
niddlipg in that market at 1916 Flour again nrm
and in good demand with fair sales closing at advance
for descriptions Southern brands were Arm, with
good demand and toleraby free aales made at full
prices Wheat was 8rmer, while transactions were light
Corn frmer, with fair amount Of sales. Pork
buoy for and in fair demand both for lots
the spot and for future delivery. New sold a.
$40 Is check the day. and al SIG 40 usual way, and
for June and July delivery at $l6 So Prime sod at sl2
60 sl2 rs Sugars firm at the advance noticed the
previous day, with sales Of about 100 hhds including
Cubas New Orleans, Porto Ricos and English ISLANDS,
rates given in another column. Coffee steady with
sales Of eco bags Rio and lots OF Naracabo ard Java
at rates given elsewhere. Freight engagements were
dcrate aud without change of importance in rates
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New York Observation-Disclosures Edit,

New York Heraid-CalifoIpiR Edition.
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MCGOWAN, will leave this port this afternoon, al two
O'Clock, Tor AspinwalL
The malls for California parts Of the Pacific
will close at O'Clock this afternoon.
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NEw ORLEANS, May 4, 1856
Cotton-Saes to-day 900 bales, at 12c for midding
FourAn advancing tendency; sales at SO rs for guper
fine. Freights-Cotton to Liverpool "a.
CINCINNATI, May q, 1859.
Flour firm and quiet nt IS 40 a IS IS for snperaue
Whskey firm ut Zoe. Provisions unchanged.
BALTIMORE, May 4, 1859.
Flour quiet Ohio superane SO co. Wheat advancing
white 81 20 81 oo red 81 so a 81 CO. Corn--Yelloy
Bacon sides csc; mess pork ST. So whiskey firm al
26tc. a27c.
PHILADELPHIA May 4, 1859 4
-Four Irm. Wheat--Rirlc scarce aud wanted wal.l
~ 70 Fl rs red g. GO rorr--Yc'lcw Sshc aBocs
Data active 40 Csc. $50. ronrSass eco tas3 40 a
A,sJ Nab-7! a.. ~ zo5sc. Il &c.