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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Keokuk Classical School.

rTSHE President and Board Of Trustees of the
i keokuk Classical School respectfully announce
that the First Session of the current year Of this
Institution, will commence on
Monday, September 5th, 1859.
The Academic year viii be divided into Four
Sessions, Of Ten Weeks each, with q vacation Of
one week during the holidays-closing the year the
last Of June.
This School has been in successful operation for
the last eighteen months, and may no W be consid.
cred permanent Institution Of the city.
The Board refer with pleasure to the services Of
w. w. JAMESON, A. NJ, Principal of the
School, whose discip and atten ton to the pro-
gress OF the pupils during the past year have met
with universal appreciation. thorough educs-
tion, several years experience as teacher in estab
isbed institutions, and enthusiasm in the profess
sion of teaching, have enabled him TO combine ad-
vantages which will make this School what is 20
much need in our cty-an Academy Of the first
class, where young men may acquire thorough
Classical, Mathematical and Business Education.
Ii is expected by the friends Of the School that
we will have building and grounds OF our own,
in central part Of the CITY, in the course Of an
other year, and efforts will also be made TO have
the different departments of the school furnished
with suitable apparatus.
Glasses in Chemistry will have the privilege OF
attending the Chemical Lectures in the Medical
College, free of charge.
Lectures on Physiology and Hygiene will be de-
livercd regularly during the year, by members Of
the Medical Faculty and others.
Persons wishing TO donate books to the Library
can leave them with the Principal, or Col. VIM.
Thompson, at his hiking House
TUITION:
Latin, Greek, Algebra and higher Mathematics
&c. per session. -....,..............$l $40 90
English Grammar, Geography and Anthme-
tto, per session. DO
by erder of the Board.
X. P. LOWE, President.
J.F. SANFORD, Secretary.
TRUSTEES:
VIM. Thompson, Wm. 5. Mcaavic,
A. Bridgman, Jas. NJ Shelley,
r. I. Lomax, johnson Hatch,
ii. W. Sample, John Ficklin,
Il. III. Harrison.
Keokuk, Aug. ID, ls59-d
LEMONS.
LNRESH and new, for sale by the box or dozen at
the grocery store Of
KELLOGG d BIRGE.
augls IS Main-st
LNXTRA Sugar cured and Pork house, for sale BY
- KELLOGG d BIRGE,
aag3d No. IS Main.st.
AHOULDEMs.
4 4 Wholesa lie and Retail, by
"A KELLOGG BIRaE,
augls IS Main-st.
PECKLED Pork,
u tho barrel, or at retail, by
- KELLOGG 4 RIRGE,
aug l3.d So Main.st.
LARD
L,OR sale by KELLOGG l. BIRGE,
Il augl3-d No. So Main-st.
VOL. VI sLA n lO WA REPO RTs
OGDEN, BRoWNELL CO.'S
CITY Book STORE
Auglo-d No. 81 Main-st.
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The Charieston Platform that IL ls
He.

The Chicago Herald, Administration or
gan, at Chicago, which rejoiced in the nom
ination of Dodge as the Democratic candi-
date for Governor Of Iowa, says:
"The Democratic principle now is as sta
ted in the following, which is, in substance,
what the Charleston Convention will adopt
on this subject-that neither Congress nor
the people of the Territories can prohibit
slavery therein but that the Constitution, -
interpreted by the Supreme Court of the Uni
ted States, guarantees to the STAKEHOLDER the
right to take his slaves into the Territories,
and hold them there as property, and pledges
the General Government to protect him in
the peaceable possession Of such property in
any Territory Of the United States; that when
the people Of Territory form constitution,
preparatory to their admission as State,
then, and not until then, can they decide to
prohibit slavery"
And such is of necessity the position of the
Democracy Of the North. They oppose .
slave code simply because they dare not do
otherwise. But at the same time they will
support the bred Scott ruling Of the Supreme
Court, which establishes slavery in the Ter
ritories and pledges the whole power Of the
National Government to maintain the pecu-
liar institution in the Territories SO long as
their territorial dependence on the General
Government continues.
On the other hand, however, most Of the
slave State Democracy, unwilling to depend
upon the constitutional and judicial security
for slavery conceded by their Northern breth-
rem, demand Congressional and legal protec-
ton also. Their position 10 stated in the fol-
lowing extract, which We make from the
Jackson Nississippion
evil the National Dem ocracy, when thew
assemble in Convention at Charleston, meet
the Territorial question fairly and squarely,
and plant themselves boldly upon the Gin
cinnati platform, with the bred Scott inter-
probation that it is the duty of Congress to
afford adequate protection to slaves as we'll
as other property in the Territories or will
they disappoint the reasonable expectations
of the unfaterng Southern Democracy, and
speak in Delphic phrase or with forked
tongue?
If the majority shirk the issue ane shrink
from the manly performance OF duty, then
farewell to the integrity Of the National Dem
ocratic organization. Win the Northern De-
mooracy refuse to comply with requirement
80 just and reasonable? Upon their answer
depends the United action Of the party in the
approaching Presidential elecsion.'
In the triumph Of the Northern wing Of the
party, the Shareholders would secure Judicial
and Executive protection for slavery in the
Territories, which would be ample for oil
practical purposes. In the triumph of the
Southern wing, they would secure in addition
the sanction Of the Legislative department Of
the Government, and thereby have the three
departments, Executive, Judicial and Leg
islative,--a unit 10 favor Of slavery extension
and slavery-perpesuation.
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Eight Children at birth.
Correspondents N. Y. Tribune.l
JOHNSON, Trumbull Co., O..


Correspondents N. Y. Tribune.l
JOHNSON, Trumbull Co., OIL
August 4th, 1859.
On the ID OF August, Mrs. Timothy Brad
Icy gave birth to EIGnr children-three bows
and live girls. They are all living, and are
healthy, but quite small. Mr.. BPS family is
increasing fast. He Was married six years
ago to Eunice Mowery. who weighed 273
pounds on the day Of their marriage. She
has given birth TO two pair Of twins, and
now eight more, making II children in six
years. 1t seems strange, but nevertheless is
true, Mrs. B. was one Of three, her mother
and father both being twins, and her grand
mother the mother Of Eve pair OF. twins
Mrs. b. has named her boys after noted and
distinguished men one after Joshua r. Gid
dings. who has given hcr splendid gold
medal one after the Hon. Elijah Champlain,
who gave her deed of 80 acres of land
and the other after James johnson, ESQ.,,
who gave her COW. Mr.. Bradley SAYS it is
profitable to have twins, as the neighbors
have clothed the othe ever since they wero
born. Air. B. is p1 pr industrious laborer,
bn. says be will not.part with any Of bis
children while he is abisto work.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-13
keokuk Classical school.

We call attention to the advertisement Of
this excellent School, which appears in to-
days paper, and earnestly urge those of our
citizens who feel interested in the establish
ment Of hrst-class High School in our city,
to become acquainted with it's claims to that
character. For years past, an Institution
where boys could acquire thorough classic
al and practical education, has been much
needed In our city, and for the want Of it
many of our citizens have been compelled to
send their boys abroad at great expense, to
DC fitted for various pursuits in life. To
those who look TO the sum and character OF
knowledge, irrespective of whore il is OBJ
tanned, and regard this, together with thor
ough scholastic training as the highest des-
rable object in the education Of the hum an
mind, we need not particularly commend our
High School. Its success during the past
year will be sufficient guaranty to them
But to others let us say, that no city can be
truly grea. or prosperous, which looks alone
to the increase OF its material wealth. Good
Schools and we'll regulated Institutions OF
learning should be as much a part OF our
character abroad ns our commerce and bust
ness enterprise. Every citizen, whatever may
be his particular views upon this subject,
| will be proud to enumerate among the advan-
tages presented by our city to those who are
looking westward for home, the existence
! c. scaoo. which VII, enable us 10 maintain
the home circle unbroken in the education OF
their children, and secure to them at the
Same time, the inestimabe blessings OF home
sentiment, morals and government.
With proper appreciation and encourage
ment, this School may be looked upon as one
OF our permanent Institutions. Mr.. Jameson.
the Principal, whose education and expert.
ence 1T him to give it q very high rank, ha,
located permanently In Keokuk, and ia 50
much devoted to the idea Of success, that be
has declined several ad vantageous offers in
other fields OF duty.
The Board of Trustees, animated by the
same spirit, have already made preliminary
arrangements for tho erection OF suitable
buildings, and only await the further appro-
baton and encouragement Of public senti-
ment, which few months will secure. "a
complete them on scale commensurate with
the wants OF our population.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-13
INDEMNITY!
TO MERCHANTS AND FORWARDERS OF KEOEUK
12 Per Cent. Divided In Cash!
THE HOME INSUR ANCE CO.,
OF NEW YORK.
Cash Assets, July |, 1852 Sl,4s7,sss 10.

TIVE HOME INSURANCE COMPANY are now
i fully prepared, in addition to their usual Fire
facilities, TO insure property In transit from New
York, Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore 10 all
ers, Canals and Railroads, and 10 offer to estern
Merchants and others importing or exporting
property inland, suthcient inducements to obtain
their insurance AT HOME.
Ii b. Ten -EfCk, Agent at keekuk is fully Au-
thorized to issue open Policies, and make contract
agreements en- as favorable terms aud rates as can
be obtained in respectable Companies in Atlantic
cities, allowing the urcd full ben ft Of DIRxcr
CASH kEBArz fully equal to the" >cRiP DIVIDEND
eff Mutual Com anies, which has heretofore gone
into the Golfers of consignecs and jobbers of East
ern cities. The Home Policies are of new form
and very much simpiifed, giving the indemnity
paid for.
III losses equitably adj usted and promptly paid
here, by II. h. TEN EICk, Agent
Corner of Main snd I'll SITS, Keokuk
August s. '59-dIm
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General Insurance Agency.
COR. SECOND AND MAIN.

LIRE. LAKE. RIVER AND LIFE IN-
SURANGE promptly attended TO ut this Office
Better and more INDEMNITY can be given at this
Agency than any other in this city and less trouble
after loss.
HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, OF NEW YORK.
Cash Capital 81, 100000.
CASH SURPLUS, JuLr lsr, 1859, $457,823.
RTNA INSURANCE COMPANY.
OF HARTFORD, CoNN.--CAPITAL 81 900, 900.
CASH SURPLUS, july lsr, 1859, $l,030,42s.
NORTH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF HARTFORD, cT.-cAPrrAL $500, 900.
CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
or NEW HAVEN, coHN.--cAP1rAL $2OO, 900.
PENN MUTUAL LIFE ms. co.
or PHILADELPHIA, PEEN.--CAPITAL $500, 900.
- Buildings, Merchandise, Mills, Factories,
Household Furniture and Dwellings insured at a.
low rates other Companies who pay their losses.
IL b. TEN-EYCk, Agent,
Office corner ID and Maf sts., Keokuk, Iowa.
Aug7dlm
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-13

NEW YORK, Aug. 3.
The stock Exchange seldom has more
unsatisfactory appearance than at present
The dealers are generally wanting in specu.
lative spirit, the public continuing to stand
aloof. The tendency of prices is downward.
The depression is confined to few leading
stocks, with which the general market SYM
pathizes more or less. The weakest on the
list was Toledo, which was offered at l8i,
and at the close further decline OF IA per
cent; Galena I per cent. lower.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-13
An Omission supplied.

NEw YORK, Aug. 10.
An important omission occurred in the No
va Scotian's news. In the account Of the
draft of Count Walewski's plan for the
Italian Confederation, the State Of Venetia
was omitted, for which it appears the Empe-
ror OF Austria is to have two seats in the fed
eral diet.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-13
The City OF Dubuque RepuAialing
her Debts and Pl leading Usury.

In M article under the above head, in tho
Dubuque Times, we learn that Pennock 4
Hart lately brought suit against the city Of
Dubuque, to recover the value OF bond for
5000, bearing interest at 10 per cont. The
city, 10 contesting the suit, set up various
pleas, one OF which was usury, and another,
that tho city had issued tho bond in violation
Of the Constitution, thus pleading her own
wrongful act in defense, to avoid payment OF
the debt. Tho jury returned verdict for
the plaintiffs. [GAlona Advertiser.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-13

We have received q copy of what purports
TO be speech by Senator Harlan, delivered
before the Republican State Convention at
Des Moines, june %, 1859. We have not
had time to read the document. Gentlemen
who were at Des Moines, and present at the
Convention referred to, inform US that Mr..
Harlan did not make any speech before said
gathering. We therefore infer that the
speech before us is bogus.--lWar Eagle.
We noticed the substance Of the above
published in the Des Moines Journal. We
we're present with hundreds Of others in the
hall and heard Mr.. Harlan deliver the speech,
which he has since published and distributed
What the object is in telling such palpable
falsehoods, passes our comprehension.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-13

IL the - cnsCratlc Party aPro.sIave-
PaYtys
Under the above heading the Burlington
Gasstts publishes half column OF fun
merry and falsehood by way Of . negative an.
swes.
The course Of the Democratic party, the
history Of Kansas, and the united vote Of the
Stare States, constituting four ffths Of the
Dsmosraais party, give most anequivoeal
answer Ii the Affirmative.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-13

Notwithstanding all the chilling and coo-
ing" OF the Dodge Democracy about General
Morgan and his War Eagle campaigner, tho
old Dodge organ, the Burlington Gazette,
has been revived. Thompson, the poll-book
robber Congressman, is again at the helm,
prepared both by '9taste and constitutional
pecuiiarity'' TO concoct and defend just such
enormous frauds as that which secured him q
session in Congress and thousand or two
dollars Of the public money in spite OF .
round majority Of the votes Of bis district.
The revival OF the Gazette lie designed to
squelch out the Wav Eagle and lay Morgan
on the shelf, just - we predicted at the
start.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-13
Kookuk Nursery.

~ on hand, for sale, lot of choice
FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES.
Small Fruits aud Shrubbery adapted to this eli
mate and the wants Of the people especially
Houghton' Seeding 6oosebcrry, red and white
Currants, Raapberries, Strawberry plants and
Grape roots. Time for trausplanting, from Sep
tember TO j une.
Orders may be left At No. Estes House, Main
street. WIN. BARNES.
Keokuk, Aug. q, ,69-d&w9m
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-13

TIE DIS MoIHKs VALLEY WIG is published
every Monday at this Office, is one ofthe oldest
papers in Iowa, and has widely extended circu-
lAsion throughout the Des Moines Valley, North
ern Missouri, and Western Illinois
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-13
NEW MAP OF LEE COUNTY


tSH subscribers propose publishing, at m early
4 day, complete sectional and Property Map Of
Lee County, Iowa, on large scale and in the best
style.
1t will enbrAee all property divisions, with the
names Of the owners, the location Of all the pub
lie buildings, mills. factories, &C.. also, the
eled as well as recorded roads, from actual sur
veys now In progress, besides streams, divisions Of
prairie and timber, and other natural features Of
tbs country.
This Map will be handsomely col ored and mount
cd, and an ornament to any public or private room,
and from the large amount of informs alton now in
the hands and ut the disposal Of the subscribers
will, We hope contain few errors as is possible
In work OF the kind.
We refer to our Maps of Keokuk and Fort Madi-
son rs spccim of work, and solicit for this
enterprise . liberal support from property holders
and all who feel interest in the welfare and pro-
gress OF our county.
FOX 4 oTLEY. Civil Engineers.
n. MCCULLOUGH, JR,
Civil Engineer and County Surveyor.
Keokuk, July IL, 1859 -daw I'm
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-13

New YoRK, Aug. 10.
private dispatch from Houston, Texas,
via New Orleans, dated the 9th, says General
Houston is certainly elected Governor.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-13

ANOTHER LxTrER.--It is reported that Gov.
Wise is about to write letter some fifty col
umns or less in defence Of his recent short
private letter, so wantonly exposed to the
public eye. He also proposes to give some
leading facts in the history Of the corrupt
Albany Regency.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-13

cB-The Express and Herald, Democratic
organ at Dubuque, is advocating pure and
honest State administration, too. 1t is slim
ulated thereto by $4,000 Of school money,
received from Doc. Eads. Marvellous, what
. streak of honesty these school fund plum
derers hayaI
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-13

GsT-A pair of handsome black horses, late.
~ owned by MIR. Sanderson, Of Somerville,
n. j., Of Black Hawk and Trustee blood,
have bcen sold to the Emperor Of the French
for $4,000. They sailed for France last
week.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-13

GT@"pm gone sucKER," a. the child said
when his mother Weaned him.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-13

Some OF the Opposition papers are specu'
lating upon the probable vote Of the House
OF Representatives IL that body should be
obliged to choose the next President in de-
fault OF an election by the people. Their
speculations are idle. The next Presidency
will not 20 the House. The opposition to
| the Dem ocracy have been beaten in all the
! Southern States that have voted by major
| ity of thousands. They will be beaten in oil
the remainder. The one hundred and twenty
electoral votes of the slave States will all be
given to the nominee of the Charleston Con-
vsntion. In addition, he will, as In 1856
carry enough Of the Northern States to elect
him.-[Cin. Enquirer.
Pray what is it that unites in one solid
phalanx the entire vote of the South for the
Democratic nominee IL it opposition to
slavery, to the slave code and to the slave
tradea Is it enthusiasm for squatter sover-
eighty and opposition to Lecomptcn and the
bred Scott dogmas What makes the South,
which gives a united vote against the Home
stead bill, and all other measures for the benz
eft Of free white people, also give united
vote for the Democratic nominee? 1t is un-
questionably derotion to slavery tha unite.
the Southern States in tacor Of Democracy.
Is that an argument to move the people Of
Iowa to unite with the Southern States also
in favor Of slavery and in opposition to the
Homestead and oil other measures looking
to the benefit Of free laborers rather than TO
the interest OF the shareholders?
NTIn reply, however, we can say, and
speak the truth, that We heard a gentleman,
who ia now a citizen OF Iowa, say that the
last time Sam Kirkwood was heard from he
was at bis old tricks he learned when be lived
in Washington City, |. e., in hot pursuit and
close proximity to big negro wench.
We~clip the above .snasty lie" fran the
IT. Madison Piaindealer, edited by DR.. Ends.
1t is not only "said," but is very generally
known, that this School Fund squanderer
not only pursued but caught and carried
around with him on his travels, while State
Superintendent, worse Character" than a
"negro wench," whom he passed of as his
wife. Yet this fellow, with his public de.
fault to the State of SIC, 900 and his shame.
full outrages upon the decencies of life, is q
leading editor and politician OF the Locofoco
party.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-13
Republican Nominations.

COUNTY.
For Rep-ssentnfres-A. IT. SHAW.
VIM. RICHARDS.
JOSEPH BA HLES,
r. M. DAVIS.
Fer County Judgs-ER ANK SEMPLE.
For Sherif-G. w. PITTMAN.
Fer Treds'Y and Recovdey--C. III. LEGGETT.
For Co. Gtpf. Com. Sfhoois-~G. q. BEA MAN
For SCAMP Land Com'y-WM. LESLIE.
For Covoar-J. r.. BLAIR.
For County Surceyor-J. r. HARPER.
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GOLFERS & ROBERTSON,

GENERAL GKOCLKs,
M. Is MAlNST.,
SUaAk-CukED HAMS. choice lot for sale
~ by GOLFERS l. ROBERTSON,
June Esd Is Main street.
GuGAh CURED DRIED BEEF for sale by
- coLLIERs ROBERTSON.
je15d
- GOLFERS 4 ROBERTSON,
june25-d rs Main street.
CAsTLE MILLS Xxx QUINCY FLOUR for
~ sale by GOLFERS ROBERTSON,
je25-d Main street, Third
L,RENcH PRuNEs,
l. Fresh Peaches,
Fresh Strawberries,
Engiish Currans,
Peeled Peaches,
Dried Peaches Apples,
for sale by GOLFERS ROBERTSON.
je25d
1 EMON SYRUP,
L. Bakers Cocoa,
Bakers Chocolate,
Burnett's Extracts,
Kaecdinger,
Cox's 6elAtine,
Pearl Sage,
Tapoca,
Macaroni,
Vermicelii,
Nutmegs,
Cloves,
and Mace,
Tor sale by GOLFERS 4 ROBERTSON.
jeTd
/NhUsHED, Powdered and Refined White Sugars
- Iossring's Philadelphia Golden Syrup,
for sale by cOLLIERs / ROBERTSON,
je27d
Life, Fire and Marine Insurance
Agency.
I)OLlClES Of Insurance issued at the lowest
= rates In the following reliable first class COM
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
or NEW FORK
This is the safest and reliable Life Insurance
Company in the world, With an accumulated
Fund Of over - 900 900.
ATLANTIC FIRM AND MARINE ms. CO.,
OF PROVIDENCE, RI
CapitaI 100000 90.
sPRINO1IELD, MAS.
Capital $50, 900.
PEORIA MARINE ! FIRE INSURANCE CO.
PEORIA, I'LL.
Capital 100000 90.
Those desiring Insurance win do we'll TO call at
tho Agency 0fhoe Of G. Il. DIM0ND,
julylSdlm MAin-st., over Ogden's Book Store,
N u w
B q OF. = n Oe.
LEATHER STORE!
Elo 1,HE undersigned have opened store Y0o
Block, con6th and 9th Sta, where they will 30
plsased TO wait on those desiring
BOOTS AND SHOES
OF THE LATEST STYLES, AT LOW PRICES
Sole Leather,
Harness,
Skirting,
Bride and
Collar Leather
Sheep Skins, Pink Lining, and all kinds Of
Upper Leather,
Constantly on hand. Also, Shoe Findings, Lasts
Pegs, 10.
Desiring 10 merit II, We ask : share Of the pub
lie patronage. EVANS 4 BIDLEMAN.
r. M. Category,
nFTicE Win i. b T.u-s,et, 4 ESQ, 90 corner Of
~ Main and ID st., Keoknk, Iowa.
July =, 1859 dAwSm
sun YIN DR ElI.As.
A MOTHER lot Of those desirable small Um-
"A brellas for Ladies, just received BY
z. D. ROSrRR,
June sd 6soond-st.