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The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-02-15

Dement'S.
The State Of New York voted thus:
For the bill-Andrews, Barr, Burroughs, G..
B. Cochrane, John Cochrane, Corning, Dodd,
Hoard, Kelsey, Maclay, Matteson, Morgan.
Morse, Murray, Olin, Palmer, Parker, Pottls.
Russell, Spinner, 6. Taylor, and Ward-ls Re-
pubIicans. one Anti-Lecompton Democrat and
. Lecomptonites-making "a.
Absent-henry Bennett, Horace F. Clark,
John A. Soaring, Judson w. Sherman, Daniel
T. Sickes and John Thompson-6.
The sectional" phase Of the vote 10 - fol-
love-:
For the Bil-Members from Slave States. 8:
Members from Free States, III.
Against the Bfii-Members from Slave States,
90; Members from Free States, z.
The sectional aud political features of this
vote speak volumes. Let US look back little
gay. In 1859, Q Homestead bill passed the
House. The Affirmative votes came, liz about
equal proportions, from the Free and Slave
States. This bill was not acted upon in the
Senate. In 1884, the House again passed
Homestead bill. The votes in it's favor came
from both sides Of Mason and Dixons line; but
he Northern prePonderance was considerably
greater than two years before. This bill Wa
sejesesd By The Senate. Since then Eve years
have passed. And i've ssch years! The Mis-
ooen Oompsomise repeal, the Kansas coUepasa.
eaee. the sublime vote Of the Free States in
1855. and the Leconpton struggle, having
clearly defined the conflict between Free Labor
and Slave Labor.
Here, then, 10 . measure eminentlv udemo.
ssatic"-A measure specially aad almost exclna;ve.
" bens1oial TO that class Of men OF vhich th.
Dsmocraaic party claims TO be largely comnoa.
od-ehe laboring poor-snd Jet, that seesisn Of
- Uni0n whence the party draws its chief
aesongeh, which went almoas in solid body for
Deehanas. aaA On which IL relies for future enc.
-, vesss IN unbroken column against Il. And
why! Dseanss The Southern Democracy %
lallsd, i hestils - ths bard hand and sweating
beews u fees labes. II sneers ct free laberers.
|ses lAsdA fsss seheols. Ire speech, free prsss-
> end fsss 49, Is an asistocrscy. as1 dos |
isss ~ poor maas ''quartsr ssctiep." i u an |
and psiats dssiiveiy at the shons-
leea1," he haable eabia q The backwoods- /
.an. Ard yet, eigAtssn nonths hence, the
fxty "Dsnessasa vhs to-day hissed shsir con.
e0pteoss aays q . nsassee Tor The relief q
> lsdsssiess peor, vil1 NTH theis aidsn aad
beo1ssa NssaA on16o oonx - seeoo 49,
- ~ - boeoDw 49, pocD 80 49, -. Il
- U1Mng1e oon11nno - - Esn1a1ao1S. L,
- y v00o une9 - - 49, q Il
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23

THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER RAILROAD BRIDGE
RENDERED ALMOST UsELEss.-On Saturday
night heavy train of cars, loaded with fat
cattle, passed over the railroad bridge, and
so injured it as to render it almost useless.
The pier on the Iowa side Of the draw is
cracked from top to bottom, leaving cavi
ty Of some two inches in width. The crack
extends the whole length Of the pier, so that
the water runs through it. The pier is also
leaning considerably. One of the main tim
bers west Of the draw is broken and consid-
eraby split up. The bridge between the
TWO piers west of the draw is settled some
three inches, VIC should judge, and the track,
in consequence, is considerably warped. The
injured timbers are fastened up by large
chains, for a temporary support. The draw
had to be cut off three inches before it could
be closed. This now makes seventeen inch
es of the draw that has been cut off from
time to time. With bridge in this unsafe
condition, we hope the company will not
continue running their trains over it, as we
do not wish to record re enactment of New
ark and Desjardins tragedies.-[Rock Island
Register, 2lst.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23

The Dubuque Ezprsu and Herald Doug
lasise) repudiates the letter Of Gen. Cass, and
thinks he ought TO be elected from Office
The Richmond Enquirer also objects to the
doctrines OF the letter. But nearly oil the
Democratic press, we must do them the jus
tice to say, stand square upon the doctrine Of
the Administration, that q naturalized cit-
gen is not entitled to all tho immunities Of a
native; that be is not as free from obligations
to foreign despots as a native; that he is not
entitled to protection of this government to
the same extent; that he is not in all re-
spects an equal citizen. We place it to the
credit Of the Express and Herald that it ex-
pressly repudiates such sentiments, but all
the rest of the Democratic press Of Iowa that
have yet spoken, defend the Secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23

The substance Of the late gold stories from
Pixies Peak is better summed up and more
intelligibly stated in a communication to the
Cincinnati Commercial, an extract from
which we publish this morning, than 10 any
other correspondence that We have seen.--
The Commercial vouches for the truthfulness
OF it's correspondent. 1t may all be true
And yet the first stories were quite as ex-
travagant, and quite as we'll authenticated.
From the border towns, the emigration, eth
er to or from the mines, is about at stand.
The papers at Leavenworth place full faith
in the fresh reports. The papers at ST. Jo-
seph ard at Kansas City have very little con-
hdence, but are awaiting the next arrival Of
the Express, to see what amount of gold i.
brings
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23

The editor OF the ST. Joseph Deutsche lei
tung says he has been sscompslled" to re-
frsin from publishing articles in his paper
going TO prove that slavery was injurious to
the material interests of Missouri, though
they were written in the most courteous and
gentlemanly language. He thought the Press
was ''free" in this country, but finds the
constitutional declar alton to that effect is H.
able to some material qualifications. He
should know that the ruling Democracy re-
gard the great and inspiring truths enuncia-
ted by our Declaration and Constitution not
IN the light Of practical matters, but az
"glittering generalitieso
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23

The county Dvention Of the Scott county
Democracy, called to select delegates to the
State Convention, passed the following res
olution, by which it appears that the Admin.
issration wing OF the party in that county i,
strong enough to dictate the tone Of party
sentiment:
Resolved, Chat in the name of the Scott
county Democracy, we ask Of the State Con-
sension the endorsement Of President b.
chanan's Administration, having every conf
uence IN the Presidents patriotism, ability
and integrity.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23

The new election law of Kansas operates
badly for the ballot-box suffers. The next
dav after the election at Leavenworth the
registry officers commenced registration Of
the legal voters, and an examination OF the
manner in which such vast quantity OF votes
happened 10 have been deposited in the bal
lot-box of that city. The consequences 90
far have been the arrest and Imprisonment OF
over City Of the unterrfed, with prospect
of adding indefinitely to their number. 1t is
expected that full FIVE hundred bogus voters
will be discovered in the county-at least
enough to establish the fact OF considera-
Bile Republican majority Of the legal voters,
in which case the ten Democratic candidates
returned by fraud from that county will be
politely bowed out of the Convention with
full liberty to sympathize with their respect
"a commitments, whose board and lodging the
public has very generously assumed to pay in
consideration Of their distinguished services.
Similar frauds were perpetrated in other
counties, which the registration now going
on will doubtless disclose. Gov. Medary, IT
is..suspected, will attempt some trckery with
the votes, as they are to be canvassed under
his auspices, but as the people OF Kansas
have pretty much got their eye-teeth cut, ne
will hardly be able to operate to so good ad-
vantage az in Minnesota, and may get his
"foot in il" too.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23

uAvH gained The esaadenoe q III Who -.
- thsn, and have proved one OF the most valu-
sals inv:nsa1ns q a ne ass. They use Shuttle.
aliks, which cannot DO unravelsd or pulled out.
They are al made with tho hi gsst mechanical
skiils and oil warranted to work we'll on ali kinds
q goods, from the Lightsst Fabrie to Heavy
onr new Family Sewing Machine. II has been
manufactured expressly Tor Family Use, and has
net with favor from all. 1t il 20 simpli6sd a. TO
render Il almost impossible 70 Get ont Of order, OF
dsrangs ~ operations; indeed IL IL 80 simple q
TO astonish one. that 20 small piece Of mechan-
ism will sew.
Below " give ) description Of the dfreren. style
Of the Weed Patent;
i y a. q Z .ssh ,. ;sn ,.
For the convsnienss Of shpping, and also for large
manufactures, where II u neooesary 10 place
number Of machines into long bench, making one
table answer for all. Prioe ~.
No. 2. With Walnut or Mahogany Table, with
or without Box Top, which locks down. Price SloO
and $110.
No. .. Same Size - No. !, but runs with belt
and 1t mach higher rate Of Speed. This kind
Is we'll adapted to manufacturing Clothing or for
Leather work.
This is really the cheapest machine in tho mar
ket, - there Is no work done on Sewing Machine
that it win not do. 1t il confidently asserted that
this machine runs easier than any machine now in
use. Price 500.
No. 4. This machine has > long arm 10 acoommo-
date large work. 1t runs at high rate Of speed,
runs easily, and IL, without doubt, the best Ma
chine for Tailors' offered 70 the public
l. 10 peculiarly fitted for plantation work, being
very simple yet substantial and durable, with but
little liability to get out of order. Price els0.
No. 5. This IL new and cheaper style, and
general favorite fer Family, Light Leather, and
great variety OF work. 1t has bssn gotten up with
reference to furnishing strong and durable, yet
light and tasty Machine, at . less price than
either Of the above. II runs very easy, rapidly
and Is pronounced the best machine now in market
for $50.
No. 8. This is . Machine got up on an entirely
new principle, different from any thing ever before
offered to the public, aud confidently assert that
for family il has not equal. II 10 very1ight
and tasty. runs very rapidly 10 almost noissless in
It's operation, and uses STRAIGHT NEEDLE
1t Is arranged TO be utterly impossible for II
to miss stitches. II has tension both sides
and carries . large supply Of thread On the under
spool The motions are gained BY two small cranks
that run without pcrosptible noise. The two
threads are worked In such mat ner never to
both pull ut the time, and consequen little
liable to break. The seam is very elastic and the
thread does not break in washing. 1t will do
work better than any cheap machine now in mar
ket ~ 1t silk, cotton linen with equal ia
cility. Price $50.
Descriptive Circulars furnished gratis.
OFFICE, All Broadway, New York.
WHITNEY d LYON, Proprietors.
~Agents Wanted. [jsisdAvl
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23
The Fatal Shooting Affray al Lkber-
Iy, Kentucky.

The Danville (Ky.,) Tribune, of Thursday,
furnishes additional particulars of the fatal
shooting ARRAY at Liberty, Casey county; Ky,
on Tuesday last. The Tribune says: ''The
parties we're VIM. Ousley, of Hustonville, Lin.
coin county, nephew Of exG Gov. Ousley !;
V. Peyten, Granville johnson, Thomas Ev
ans, and others not mentioned. Onsley shot
johnson and Evans. johnson died instantly,
and Evans shortly after, and psyton stabbed
Ousley, but not fatally. The difficulty was
"altogether personal between the parties"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23

Subscriptions for the n1Lf aAfE oirs, anu
ww.r,v VALLEY Wnrs, must be accompanied BY
the cash in ALL cases
paily subscri hers pay the carricr,h they pre-
e. 90. L. two weeks. The carrier is ADVISED 70
..,n;rs ,.yment in advance, in all cases
Nc Job Work delivered until paid for.
All advertisements must be paid for In advance
except in the case Of customers with whom We nave
mutual accounts. With such, settlements VIII DC
made quarterly.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23
Expected Duei.

A difficulty which occurred between Garrett
Davis and Capt. Simms, the Democratic can
didate for Congress in the Paris (Ky.) dis
trict, at q public meeting, lately, is expected
to result in a duel. 1t is reported that
meeting has been arranged, and that they are
to fight with rifles, at three PAGES.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23
Goseram.n, rrinacrund,cted.

ar. a. y. Seaman, the late Democratic
superintendent OF Printing, who was over
hauled BY the investigating committee last
winter, has been indicted by the grand jury
at Washington, and found ii convenient to
"slope," Lie il travelling at The South "for
the benefit Of his health,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23

A contract has been concluded to complete
the above road within six months. By that
line the Hannibal and St. Joseph road would
secure an eastern and northern connection
independent of the Quincy connection, which
is broken by twenty miles of river travel.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23
Dodge On cuba.

II is said that zen. Dodge has expressed
himself to the Administration to the effect
that the project Of acquiring Cuba is wild
and impraoticable scheme, which meets with
firm and compact resistance from the Span
ish statesmen. The opinion is reported to
have been anything but welcome to the Ad-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23
Lieut.. maury 10 be Removed.

Lieut.. Maury 10 be Removed.
The New York Commercial says it is ru-
mored on good authority that the Admins
tration contemplates the removal Of Lieut..
Maury from the position which he now holds
as Superintendent of the National Observa-
tory.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23
ALegal Anccdotc.


Elisha Williams, formerly of Columbia
county, was somewhat noted for his eloquence
and power of moving jury. On one occa.
sion he made a plea which produced mark
ed effect both upon the jury and the Court
His legal opponent was a mere pettifogger,
but shrewd, and, as it so happened on this
occasion, successful in laying out the emil
nent counsellor. When Mr.. Williams closed
bis eloquent appeal, the pettifogger rose and
said:
"Gentlemen Of the jury, and your honors,
! should despair Of the triumph of my client
in this case, after the eloquent appeal Of the
learned counsel, but for the fact that COM
mon law is common sense. No man could
like better the piece which the learned gem
tleman has spoke, than what like that piece.
He spoke it good. pvs heered him give it
four times afore; once at Schodack, in . bur-
glary case once ut Kiak, on suspicion o.
stealin'; once to Poughkeepsie on q murder
case and the next time at Kakiak, about the
man who was catched q counterfeiting.-
Well, he alloys spoke il good but this time
he's really beat himself. But what does it
ell amount to, gentlemen Of the juryp That's
the question, and you can answer it as we'll
as 1 kin, and better tew.'
And so they did, and quickly, by verdict
for the pettifogger's client.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23

GTThe San Diego Herald says, that Gen.
VIM. Walker has resigned tllibustering, and
that he intends to unite his destinies With q
lady OF Lower California, who once saved his
life. She is said to be abundantly rich, but
objected to the alliance, in consequence Of
difference OF religion. That has been obvia
ted By the ceremony at Mobile.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23
~AEents Wanted. [jal6d&w'
sNWO NEW BOOKS. HN MENR
j WAR BEEC ID EN-.

j WARD BEECH EN-.
+. "Plain and Pleasant Talk about Fruits, Flow
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1t will be seen by the above that Mr.. Beecher APP
pears before the public in BOOK PORN, ~ writer
Agriculture, horticultural and Horticultural sub
jscts. 1t will no doubt be to many that to his
wide reputation ~ m Orator, Preacher and W ritter,
must be added that Of = practical Farmer, Garden
and Fruit-grower, for such be is and has been
but the book speaks for itself.
III. "Views and Experiences Of Religious Sub
jects or, New Star Papers" BY Henry Ward
Beecher. Neat limo. ST. rs.
The above volume contains, among other inter
esting matter, the celebrated Theodore Parker"
Articles on Total Depravity, and The now famous
speech before the tBoston) American Tract Society
In answer to DAME Lord, Esq., thoroughly re-
vised by the author.
A liberal discount to the trade.
Booksellers wishing early supplies, will please
forward their orders without delay.
j ust received and for sale at
OGDEN, BR0WNELL d co.'s
CRY Book STonE,
June II, SOD No. 81 Main-st.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23

Gu Saturday last the bridge, grist mill
close by it, and about one hundred feet of
the dam at Moline were carried away by the
high water. Some $50, 900 feet of logs float
ed away at the same time. The damage to
the dam is estimated at $4,000 to $4,000.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23

IN Charges OF nepotism are freely made
against the Postmaster General. Nearly ev-
cry aole-bodied member Of his family is said
70 DC probably engaged in the Postofhce De-
partment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23
wheat In Powe.htek.

WhsAG In FOWeshtek.
I THE Montesnna Rtpubiicon says that the
whest crop IN Poweshiek promises finely, and
il one half larger in the number Of acres
sown than ever before.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
SAM'L G. BRIDGES,
Matchmaker, Jeweler and SilverSmlth,
DEALER IN
FINE AMERICAN, ENGLISH AND TURIN WATCHES
' ::;: &C.,: =, :: :;:.: G.:
SILVER PLATED wARE,
No. Estes House, corner Main and 5th ats.
NEW GOODS!
am constantly receiving new goods, by
Express, of the
LATE st STYL IS,
And persons will always find my stock
SECOND TO NONEIN THE MARKET.
TO ORDER.
Goods Of every description made to order.
IL T. IRIN G.
Prompt and careful attention given to the repair
ing of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEwELRY,
&C., and warranted to give
SATISFACTION.
GOLD PENS.
An assortment Of Dawson, Warren / Hydo's and
A.G. Bagly celebrated PENS, and holders,
ALL WARRANTED.
~ All Goods warranted ~ represented, -
- or the money refunded. -
| IL ECEIsED TnIs DAH..as For sale:
Bbls No. 8 Mackerel,
81 :" No.2 do
-" No. do
| 40 BIS. Herring-snoked,
Drums Goldfish.
! June23d KELLOGG b BIRGE.
| 6 MokED SALMON AND ALEWIVE6 just re-
isg KELLOGG BIRgE,
/ No. SO Msin-st.
8 1870 Kellogg BIRaE,
je2sd So Main-st.
MEss PORK.
10 b jsaa Tor sale y KELLOGG BrReE.
4 H
~ FRESH PEACHES,
I LoBSTERS,
PINE APPLES, de-,
Just received, fresh and new, 1T
/ ie22d KELLOGG BIRGE'S.
GERMAN SOAP.
4 En BOXES for sale by
/ OU ie2h KELLOGG BIRGE.
Il FLOUR.
100 SACKS received to day and for sale low by
lUU je31d KELLOGG BIkGE.
/ EPSON SALTS.
III n BBLS. ENGLISH and p. wv for sale low by
IlU A. J. WILKINSON,
Sign Of the Golden Eagle and Mortar,
/ iune2id IS Mains
4 CLARET WINE.
i A CHOICE article received this day, for family
4 n For sale by
/ KELLOGG 4 BIRGE,
JuneI7d So Man-st.
i (NANDLES-20 bxs., Star and Mould, for sale by
~ my0 KELLOGG BIk6E.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23


Archibald Defrees, Wilkinson Defrees and
VIM. Chess, (the first two relatives Of the
well-known Indiana politician Of the same
name) working claims for days, turn
All the claims worked by the above named
parties are located on the original Gregory
lead. The persons whose names are sub
joined work, however, ct different leads, all
Of which are within II miles from each 9TH
or, run across the valley and up the adjoin-
ing hills, 10 about q parallel direction, ~ al
ready stated, from the northeast to south
west.
W. H. Bates Of Dubuque, Iowa, w. +. Foster Of
Council Bluffs, and Chas. Tascher Of MischawA-
qua, Wis.,, worked together claims, for day
only, and took out..... l5O
A. Dean OF KalAm asoo, Mich, DR.. d. B. Costra Of
Butler Co., Iowa, W.T.. Kendall, Of Butter Co.,
Iowa, and J. Hunter, Butler Co., H., worked to-
gether claims for days, and averaged per
Sam. G. G. Jones, q well-known Eastern
railroad builder, 10 also working lead, and
has thus far realized from 81 81 so per pan.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23
NEW BOOKS.

New " Ork ~ New. y. n. AngrahaA.
TIyHE PILLAR OF FIRE, OR IsRAAL II BonDAss.
1 By the author Of "Ths Prince of tbs house Of
David, being m account Of the wonderful soenss
in the life Of the son of Pharaohs daughter, mo
ses,) from his yosth to the aessnt cf Aust; COM
pfising, - by An eye Witness his miracles befors
Pharaoh, the Passage Of the Red Sea, and to -
ssso.ss and sssg eso:d ss Is.
architecture Of tho 1gyptians, thsit mannAD and
customs in peace and war, in tie tsnple he fsai-
~ the mart, and IT tho tomb 80 also - IL -
raelites, while in the land Of bondage; tooeanef
with picturesque sketches OF the Hebrews under
their task-masters, Of scenes, pfoessstons, ard
spectacles upon and beside the Nils. and lsgen6s g
the OBJ lsks. 6phinxcs, and Pyramids md q theif
founders before the Flood delineations q cseuti-
full women, Of Airiam, Amense, Luxora and OeiriA,
and Of v ,ndcrful mon, of Aaron. The Prince Of US
tJob,) and kemeses Moses; narrated IN series u
Letters from Syrian Prince travelling in Egypt,
TO his royal mother, Queen Of Tyre. The volume
sbounds In characteristic passages of highly
wrought beauty in dramatic incident, and In ornate
descriptions Of female Ioveliness.
For sale BY OGDEN, BR0WNRLL CO.,
mayIod 81 Main-st.
1859. spring and summer 1850.
SUPPLIES JUST RECEIVED.
~ nurcnHsos. ,Anss DEWEY
HUTCHINSON 4 DEWEY,
MERCHANT TAILoRS,
Third-st. bet Main ohnson.. .KEOKUK.
Lave JUST received 1T their Fashionable
Ii Tailoring and Furnishing establishment,
: choice and excellent supply Of Broadcloths,
Cassimeres, Vestings, and Gents FURNISH
ING GOODS, Of ALI descriptions, and guarantee
that their work shall DO done In the most APP
proved and satisfaetory manner. They are COM
SANITY receiving the New York and Philadel-
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desire good work and the best material to give
them . call.
Apr15-dly HUTCHINSON DEWEY
u mh25-d COLLIER kORKRTSON.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-23
GEN. Esptnassc.

The death of this officer, who figures among
the slain on the field Of Magenta, will not
occasion very general mourning when il is
recolected that he was the chief executive in
the bloody coup d'eidt Of the Cd OF Deem
Der, which transformed Louis Napoleon from
President to An Emperor.