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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-09
The HI story OF the Battle Of BLACK
Jack

The HI story OF the battle Of BLACK
Jack.
The history OF the famous battle Of Black
Jack is thus told by Horace Greeley, in one
Of his Kansas letters.
On the Let Of June, 1856, Henry Clay Pate,
at the head Of . pro slavery band, emerging
suddenly from the Indian Reserve, which
then covered most Of the region between this
point and tho Missouri border, surprised tho
little settlement of Palmyra, which they
sacked without resistance. Next morning
they proposed to extend their operations to
Prairie City, which would probably have
shared the same fate, had not Old Brown,
lately driven away from Ossawatomie By al
overwhelming force, been camped, with ten
of his tried men, in the Woode on Black Jack,
little creek four miles eastward. Strength
ened by these, Prairie City resolved on re-
sistance, and mustered it's sixteen Sharp's RI
fes, in addition to those Of Old Browns
party, and when the RufRans sent in six of
their men to sack the place, presuming there
woald be no resistance, they took four of
them prisoners, and chased the other two
back to their band, with bullets whistling
about their ears. They found the Ruf6ans
encamped on the open prairie, but drawn out
in line for battle, where they stood perfectly
still as the Free State men neared them, firing
as they nsared, to get the range IT their ri
fes. As they approached, small ravine
emily lay betwixt them, but tho two lines
could be and were distinctly counted on eth
er de-6fty-four men in rank composing
the Pro-Slavery and twenty-six the Free
State party. Soon two or three Of the ruff
ans went down badly wounded, and one after
another OF their comrades we're seen failing
of, making tracks for Missouri at . 2:40 gait,
until barely twenty-five OF them remained,
when Pate raised white Gag and surrender.
ed at discretion, to just fourteen men stand
ing in the Free State array at that moment.
Seven horses, two wagons we'll laden with
the plumber Of Palmyra, two drums and
about forty stand of arms were among the
"spoils of victory;" and though Col. Sum
ner with his u. S. troops came down on hear
ing Of the ARRAY, liberated the prisoners, and
restored what they claimed a. their property,
the booty taken from Palmyra was left and
restored to its rightful owners. Not one
Free State man Was killed or badly wounded.
The wounded Missourians were kindly nursed
at Prairie City till they were we'll enough to
travel, when they were recommended to re-
sume that wholesome sxercise--a suggestion
which they gladly pro6ted by. Two Of those
who got away died Of their wounds. And,
though there were many alarms, and year
OF marching, camping, scouting, riding, af-
ter that. to the destruction OF oil industry
and progress, Prairie City has seen NO or
gsnixed company Of Border Rufhans Ut her
doors since the I'd day Of june, 1856.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-09

E0n THE DEs mOIN 9s... ~
y The new and light draugAt steaasrd
DIES MONIES CITY Ros'f 1AaRzs, naSssr, vii
leave for shove and iatsrmediats ports, Wsdoss-
day, june 9Th, 1t o'clock p. m.
For freight or passage apply on board Or u
BROWN TAYLOR,
June7-d2t Aes~ts:
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A SMALL RED co ~. about years
IA old she has blue spot in her rightk 1168
eye, and bit out Of one Of her sazs. She 466
has besn gone shout tsa weeks. Any sae 1naipe
her will please inform vN. BUTLER.
Timea-st., between 18th ard 18th, Kookuk.
June Z, 1850 d3ts
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-09

COWS COWS!
4 FEW fresh milch COWS with calves. and
"A good Beef Cattle for sale. Inquire OF
COLLIER6 ROBERTSON.
JuneSd2t rs Main-st-, near 3D.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-03-16
Steam DOcterfng.

Some years ago, bill was up before the
Alabama Legislature for establishing Be-
tanical Medical College at Wetumpka. Sew
eral able speakers had made long addresses
in support ofthe bill, when one, NJ. Morris
cite, from Monroe took the floor. With
much assumed gravity, he addressed the
House as follows:
Mr.. Speaker i cannot support this unless
assured that distinguished friend of mine is
made one of the professors. He is what that
college wishes to make for us-a regular foot
doctor, and VIII suit the place exactly He
became doctor III two hours, and-it only costs
him twenty dollars to complete his educa-
ton.
He bought book, sir and read the chap
ter on fevers, and that was enough. IL e was
called to see sick woman once, SO he tucked
his book under his arm, and off he started
She was very sick woman; and he felt her
wrist, looked in her mouth, and then, tur-
ming to the husband, asked solemnly, if he
had sorrel sheep? Cd.
said the man.
"Well, there is such things" said the doc
tor nodding his head arlte knowingly
Have you got sorrell horse, tben?''
Yes" said the man drove him to mil
this blessed morning.
''W ell," said the doctor. ''he must be kill
ed Immediately, and soup made of him 70,
your wife,
The woman turned her head away, and The
astonished man inquired
eff something else would not do for the
soup? The horse was worth hundred dol
lars, and was the only one he had"
No" said the doctor, ''the book says SO
and if you don't believe it will read it t.
you
(Here the learned doctor read-"Good fol
| fevers-sheep sorel or horse sorrel.")
There, sir-aiu't that plain enough"
why. DOCTOR" said the man and his wifi
at once. sit don't mean a sorrel sheep o. hors'
but
We'll I know what 7 am about, inter
rupted the Doctor 'sthat's the way we dec
tors read it, and we understand it"
The House was In q -oar Now, continu
ed the member, unless my friend, the sorre
doctor, can be one of the professors, to wbicl
his great talents certainly entitie him,
must vote agains. the bill.
This blow, it is needless to state, effectual
ly killed the bill
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-03-16
.EBENSBURG, Pa, WEDNESDAY, MARCH Is, 1859.

way, and d'vhen you want to make it lighter
you give it a turn this way. Serious conse-
quences might have resulted if it had not
been discovered. Tt might have suFocated
US all. Now be careful next time
Much obliged But how the devil did I
know that the burned stuff was 'scapin' p re-
piled Jeems
Didn't you smell it p said the clerk,
Pears to me 1 did smell suthir,' replied
Jeems. y
The red in our clerks face grew smiiingly
redder, as it reflected the light from the bur
ming jet. and a roguish twinkle lurked in the
corner. Of his eyes, as he turned off the gas
and all was dark, and our friends were left
alone in their glory. A sound of suppressed
mirfh was heard in the reading room for a
few minutes, and all was still
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-03-16
nllsrellal,eous.
From the PGrksdtsrg { Ta.) Ncirs.
Male and Female Red-V anus
on their Wedding Tour.

Ti,v risit PetersJurq. and sat for a Pen
Picture from the Editor Of tie Ne,tS.
The train from Grafton. due here at 11:40
N. under the management Of that gentle
manly, .miable, popular and efficient condu"-
tor Captain Scott, few days since stopped
atone of the way stations to take on a couple
raBly married Both were young, and both
Tsre verdant: having been raised in the wilds
4 Western Virginia, neither of them had
ever been fifty miles away from none. They
tsd heard Of railways, locomotives, steam
boats aud hotels. but had never experienced
ZEE comforts of any OF the aforementioned
Institutions Jeems and Lie had determined
on this, and the most'important event of their
lives, 10 visit the city and see the world. par
teuiayly thatpart of it kuoGn'as Parkersburg.
No wonder they were amazed aud dellghteo
when the locomotive, steamlne and ssortlng,
With the train IF beautiful crimson cars fol-
loving !. came IN sight.
These your trunks" said the baggage
master
We'll. softer caikilate them's en-, said
Jeems.
The trunks Ga spotted hair trunk and a
very old fashioned valise) were soon IN the
bagrace car. followed by Lie and Jeems.
III be darned eff railroads amt hne
hing, said Jeems. seating himself on his
luggage and carefully holding up the tails OF
bis tight bodied blue. adorned with resplen-
iant metal buttons, out OF the dust. 'i1Ize
set here by me-
Come out OF that said the baggage-man,
'you are in the wrong car
The duce I am Dye 'spose don't
know what I'm about? These is my traps,
and | calkilate to stay where they are. Keep
quiet. Lie, they say we've got to hight our
way through the world, any how, and if that
chop with the cap on wants anything, why
I'm his mall. Don't want any Of Jour foolin
sound mep
Here the Captain interposed and explained
matters, insomuch that Jeems consented to
cave his traps and follow the Captain. What
vas his delight when he surveyed the magni,
-cence Of the first class passenger car into
Which he was ushered His Imagination had
S',er S1eyer in its widest flights pictured anything
Iali SO gorgeous. He was aroused from the
%nite,mplaton Of splendor around him by the
'ufleks of the iron horse
Jeewhillikens what in thuuder's that p
Exclaimed Jeema.
that's the horse squaliiug when they
lunch him in the ribs with pitchfork to make
Nh a,% go along, said a sleepy-loOking individ
@ Just behind him.
Look here. stranger said Jeems, low
i~e iu. 'aink I'm burned fool; may be I am
~ tteEe's some things know. and one O
io-,l, you'll get your mouth broke eff yor
;, ,n a.! Keep it shet. I don't say much'-jus
snls moment they found themselves IL
s5Plian darkness. and then was heard 9
IAN almost equal to that Of the engine
as.I hize' as she thrcv her arms around the
Aaow'd It! know'd itp exclaimed th.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-03-16
VOL. 6---NO. Il.

Braias.-An American slocp-ofw fwsr had
put into an English port. and the first leu
tenant went ashore to recontoiter. In tie
course of his travels, he entered tavern
where q number Of British officers we're cs-
'roesipg. They at once recognized the lieu
tenants nationality By his dress. and 'rs-
solved to amuss themselves by bullying
him.
s.sWell. comrade," ssys one. ''you belong
to the United States, I see?"
Right" was the answer.
Now, what would syoa do to man who
should say that your navy did not contain
an officer fit for bumbcst?" continued the
Englishman
Il would blow out his braiusp' returned
our Eeuteutant, with great coolness.
There was silence among her nejesty,s
servants for momeut; but finally one Of
them, more muddled than the rest, managed
to stammer out,
...W-well. Yank say IL
The American walked to his side. and ~
piled calmly.
'.It is lucky for yoa .thipmsss. that yox
have no brains 70 6lol9 out"
Struck by the dignity of the answer, the
offender at once apofogiaed. sud our hero iu-
| vited to join the mess.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-03-16
The DeafCourt Crfer

In the most beautiful town in North Caro-
lima, where have been born and bloomed her
fairest daughters, and where for number of
years shone in undimmed radience the bright
est intellects which have ever ornamented
and blessed he--in the court house which
has been SO often greeted with the elegant
eratory of CASTOR, or startled with the.
flashing wit or bitter irony of Stanley, the
following very amusing incident occurred:
An old court cIier, who had grown gray
in the cause and as deaf as . beetle, was in
the habit of Oliing the name of witnesses
which he generally managed 10 get wrong }
from the second story window of the court
house. III such stentorian voice as to be
heard WITH distiuctness for square or more.
On one occasion, in the course of very
serious and somewhat important suit, the
presence of witness, named Arabella Hanks
was needed. The crier, like e parrot sat
nodding on his perch, when be was arou sed
from his siumber by an order from the Court
to call the witness. Looking anxiously at
the Judge, with his hand at his ear, in order
to catch the sound correctly, he said.
What. your Honor!
Call Arabella Hanks said the good
| Judge.
Still in doubt the poor crier arose from his
seat and said again with a much puzzeled
| look.
| What your Honor
Call Arabella Hanks. crier, 'and delay the
court no longer said the Judge much pro
'voked.
The old crier, thereuron. with counte-
nance ''ic dicating both doubt and desperation
proceeded! to the @indcw, AID in the loudes
voice called ont.
''Foller Belly Stanksl Yaler Belly Shank
Yaller Belly Shanks. come into court!'
ft'is needless to say that the seriousness G
the court room was convulsively dispelied
and quiet was restored only to be again dis
turbed by the laughter caused by the crier
who, in answer to the court, as to whe;har Q
not the witness answered, said No you
Honor; / don't believe there is such a perso
in the country, for Pve lived here forty years
and never heered of him before!,
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~ A correspondent of the New York

Gv A correspondent of the New York
Times says:
[ have recently heard an amusing anecdote
about Gov Wise, which is worth recording.
On the occasion of his visit to the town Of
Liberty, thirty miles west of this, during the
celebrated campaign of 1855, to address the
people, he was introduced to MIR. Fogy,
whose residence was at the foot of the Peaks
of Otter, After the introduction, Mr.. +. ad-
dressed Mr.. Wise as follows
Mr.. Wise.
Mr. Wise-'I am happy to see you Mr..
Fogy.'
Mr.. Fogy-I am sorry / can't vote for
you, Mr. Wise
Mr. Wise-.I am sorry for that, too /; but
this is free country, and man can vote as
he pleases.
Mr.. Fogy-'My employment 10 early life,
aud indeed until recently. was thimble rig
ger / have always been attending horse ra-
ces with my tkimbles and ball. crying out,
.'tis here and faint there, and faint here
and tits there For many years celebrated
l..tle horse named Waxy was winner of the
stakes on every course that was accustomed
to attend. Bets were made ten to 'onc' upon
him against the whole track, and he never
failed to win. While engaged one day at a
race III my usual occupation, / noticed the
ugliest, raw -boniest, scrawniest, most ragged
hipped looking beast you ever did see, led
into the track, and his name was Wee Hawk
was soon told that he was entered agains
| Waxy, and ten to 'one' was readily Offered
against him I looked at Wee Hawk. IL
seemed wretched, but he had fire in his eye
I then looked at my pile. and said. If I-be
on Waxy and win I went win much, but if
bet on Wee Hawk and win will increase
my pile ten fold. looked again at We
Hawk. and seeing the FIRE | concluded to bet
L did SO and won. I never did see, Mr.
Wise, a man SO much like horse as you ar
like Wee Hawk, and though can't vote 70
you I'll bet my pile on you.
Mr.. Wise laug ghed heartily, and the resul
soon proved tha: the fire was there.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-03-16

A Cute Yankee.-Early one morning, the
scholars of one of our district schools were
agreeably surprised to find upon the outside
door, .'No Schule,' and most of them made
preparations to enjoy The holiday, not drcem-
ing but that i. was genuine order.
1t appeared. however, that roguish youth
a lover of mischief more than his books, had
written in large letters the joyful news. mo
Schulz" was the notice posted up-the idea
we understood, but the spelling was bad.
The afternoon brought all together, and in
the stern visage Of the master enough was
seen to convince us that all was not right
he had been outwitted, and now came the tug
of war.
He soon ordered the boys to appear before
his presence; and one by one, criticised our
spelling. as far as word school was concerned.
They stood the test, until the hero, with com
ic phiz. made his appear ance who, with conf
dence, distinctly said.
"S-c-h- -u-l-e +"
The - ster took him by the collar, aad
with joyful expression at the success Of the
ruse, laid en- the birch right freely.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-03-16

E1y- Job Printing-well now who would
have thought it, raid Mrs. Parting ton taking
off her spectacles, wiping them, and again
placing them in proper position. I always
thought JOB had other things to attend to be-
sides printing If the Bible tells the truth i.
must have been hard work for him TO learn
the trade Strange things, however, happen
nowadays. 5ut I never should hsye thought
that job gas still living and priGting news
paper" The old lady, who hsa been looking
st the sign of our Job Ofice, and had spoken
rather loud, Ess at this moment spoken to by
Ike. After few words with hinn, she moved
quietly dway, remarking-'H How body cal
be mistaken these days
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-03-16

3fusk IN BackWoods Michigan Tdvern-
The Landlord smells Something. "A short
time since gentleman and lady were trav-
cling in Michigan. and having missed the
stage, were compelled to take 2 private con-
veyance from the town Of Seuderi to Thomas
town. The lady had With her beautiful
little lap-dog, which she carried on her lap
on an embroidered met. During the Tise the
husband discovered that be had no handker-
chief, when the lady lent him hers, which
was fashionaby scented with musk. About
half way between the two towns the carriage
broke down, IN the midst Of hard rain, and
they were obliged to take refuge in the half
way house, zone horse" log tavern, con-
sisting of two roows-a bar-room and lodging
room. The lady laid her lap dog On rs mat
before the fire, and herself and husband too k
seats. In a short time the gentleman had an
occasion TO use his handkerchief, aud took ii
ont, leaving it lying on his kneeE whcn he got
through with it. In few moments the land
loed opened the door, pat his head in, looked
around, went out, came IN, gazed at the dog
his nostrils all the while upturned IN in
tense disgust. He finally appeared satisfied
went to the outside door opened it, came
back with bound, seized tie lap-dog by the
tail, and hurled hiIn howhng through the
open door full ten rods into the forest. The
wife tainted the husband rose TO his feet,
terribly enraged, and wanted to know W. at
he did that for That's my dog, continued
he furiously Don't keer cuss whose dog
it is said the man grufiy and impetuously
4 amt going to have such blasted smell
ling varmint around my tavern" The hus-
band and wife evacuated the house instantly,
and proceeded on their way il the rain.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-03-16
r Youap man, one Of the first things

~ Youug man. one Of the first things
you shorid consider is TO build up a charac
ter. Allow US to he'll you one thing about It,
which we have learned from observation. 1t
must be built like a pyramid 20 De firm and
lasting-broad at the base. Then the foun-
dation must be good. or evea pyramid
would crack and fall to pieces. Get reputa-
tson from early bhyhood, for truth, honesty
and Industry, Obedience to parents -aud teach
ers, and ADORE all, piety. By and by your
character will be es firm as : pyramid; a
host of calumniators could not overthrow it,
Blu. if youth and early life is bad. to build
character on such teginning would be
almost as diffichltt-s to build and poise pJra
mid on its apex
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-03-16

HE'LL Do Col. Dumars, of the Mahoning
(Okio) Reg ster, got off the following st the
Editorial Convention at Dayton
4 Free Press-The power most dreaded
by kings and tyrants, may the forms Of the
ninions be brttsrsd in every land, and their
imapositions uponmankind get them into con-
tirual sqaoGt3iag may they ever sleep on
daggers, and sec sto-s OF al evil omen; may
cannon thunder teezor in their tyf,pdn -ums.
and shooting sticks in the hands Of bold faced
men wake them to the virtues of loaded mat
ter. And finally, may they be chase4 from
the habitable globe. and the glorious period
come when every section of Gods footstool
shall be .rodden alone by tilted freeman.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-03-16

Asthma Papee-Persons subject to attacks
of spasmedic asthms win receive some relief
during the paroSysms by inhaling fumes Civ
en- of frou. burning paper prepered with salt.
petre. The paper shouid be loose and white.
the same as that used for absorbing ink blots
AID it should not contain any fbers of wool.
Four ounces of saltpetre dissolved IN I'pins
of water makes solution Of sufficient strength
fer the purpose. The paper is soaked ia this
for few minutes, then taken out and dried
| thoroughly Il is then cut into pieces four
inches square, and ono or two pieces burned
when required. Paper prepared in this man
manner gives out consid amount OF
| free oxygen gas when it is burned This has
| been tried by some Of our friends with good
ffect-;Scienf5ftc An,ericaR.
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Select ]1eetrp.
softIy into Heaven she FADED.

Softly into Heaven she faded,
As the star when morn appears.
While we stood in silence round her;
Gazing It her through our Tears.
Death. sine said, had not shallow;
All tile vale was full oSiights
Ana she lef; us, smiling sweetfy,
Bidding us last good 'riight:
Saying, as she kissed Us fondty,
DO not drop for me one tear
Jesus, Jesus stands beside mo
am safe while he r. dear!"
She Is gone, ani am lingering
In this weary world Of ours,
Bearing on my heart the ashes
0i Affections broken flowers;
Ever longing to be with her,
IL that bctter home above.
Where the heart rejoices ever,
IL the deathlcss bonds Of love.
Tor moment death devide's us,
But when have crossed its sluym,
shai, then he resting with her,
Ever. ever more at home
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> The Lawrence correspondents of Il

- The Lawrence correspondents Of The
T.eavenRorth Times tells good one of Gov.
Medary. who went into barber shop at Is
compton to get shaved. The Governor pro
posed to shave BY the month.-'.Don't know
about dat masss,'' said the barber why
not. Tom?" asked gov. NJ. .'Csxe, msssa
you Gubaers stay nigh = short siu,s in Kan
sas; oau't trust you to four weeks; too long
time for people OBJ Jour color" The dsr-
key had the argument with lin, and so the
Governor had TO pay up
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-03-16

Newspapers Of CdlJornid.-There have
been 324 newspapers and other periodicals of
all kinds started at 48 different localities. or
this number there are now existing so, pub
lished at A different localities 10 are daily.
"a weekly, semi monthly, l monthly. and /
annually. OF the dailies and weeklies. 81
are Democratic, 2 Republican. .nd IS inde-
pendent or neutral in politics. OF the whole
number, there are 6 religious weeklies, rep
resenting Methodist. Baptist. Congregational
Ofmpbellire. Catholic and Jewish churches
cat the whole number. are literary publ
Caiorss ard one professional {medical.)
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-03-16

Il Gatlrrs 4ct.-Recently at Montivedic.
whilst French frigate was returning an A.
nericsn salute, ono Of the gunncrs had his
Grnl blown of. As ston as the fac. was
known in the American squadron subEorip-
ton for him was stared. which producea
among ten ships, the handsome suSa of Sl4,-
90.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-03-16

Use Of kro'cledge. Some men think that
the qualification Of curiosity is tie end OF
knowledge; sonne the love of fame some the
pleasure of dispute some the necessity Of
supporting themselves by .heir knowledge ;
but the real use of ali knowledge is this, that
we should dedicate that reason which was
given us by God, 10 The use and advantage
of man
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- The following advertisement appears
in the New York Herald d-'Board and Reposs
Wanted-iu some sensible family. uninfested
with cats. poodle<dog canary birds. Juvenile
jewsharps. miinicking old maids, scheming
widows. feminine 'ho2efuls.' with match-ma-
king mammas. or other nnisances. Hot din
cr-required on Sunday. Terms not to exceed
$50 per month. Address Comfort Seeker,
Bentley's Dispatch, Madison Square