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Smyrna times., 1859-01-27

| VF Messrs. Gregory g. Maury sold the un-
expired time of their Lottery Grant, in this
State, to Wood, Eddy & Co, at the rate of
$69,OOO per year. while the Legislature is en-
deavoring to sell the honor of the Stale for
twenty years at $4,000 per year, and ut the
same time pay $4,000 interest on $75O,OOO,
which sum must be guaranteed by the State to
pay six per cent. interest, can never be lifted
for the appropriations. Or it, on The other
hand, it be said that the interest will be de-
creased every year by the payment of the semi.
annual instruments, it is as broad as it is long,
for many of the appropriations will never pay
a cent interest, and aone of them but q mere
nominal interest for many years; and, if mol
paying interest, the State L1W be losing inier-
est, "a sum doubling itself in eleven years and
some months,) and this for twenty years-,he
State In the end losing both principal and in
terest. If the State must be sold for a ram.
bling shop, why not get good price! The sum
that our Legislators are about knocking US off
at, is too dogged cheap We feel somewhat
like the negro who was found, after being sold
at one of those dOwn-SOuth slave auctions,
back in one corner indulging in a regular negro
" blubber such only as the darkey can do,
when, some sympathetic friend, thinking he
was touching on the right cord, commenced
condoling him on his separation from home and
friends. "Oh ! la, m4ssa, dat amt it at all,'
said Sambo " Use only grieved at dat common
lIgger price | was sold at"
Smyrna times., 1859-01-27

6- A letter from Augusta, Maine, in speak
ing of the recent Temperance Convention in
that city, says:
The Governor presided with his wonted
grace, and speeches we're made by gentlemen
known for their fidelity to the cause-including
of course, Neal Dow. The character of The
meeting was hopeful and courageous in the ex.
treme. Prohibition is a permanent success
here.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-27

0EF While most or all other States in the
Union are enacting laws to suppress Lottery
grants and the circulation of Bank notes under
the denomination of s., $40, and S2O, respec-
lively, in this State efforts are being made to
extend both. Are we retrogading?
Smyrna times., 1859-01-27
Good Rules for All.

Profane swearing is abominable; vulgar Ian
guage is disgusting; loud laughing is lmpollte ;
lnqulsitiveness is offensive; telling lies Is con-
temptibIe sanderlng is deVlllsh {; ignorance is
dispraceful and laziness is shameful avoid all
the above vices, and aim at usefulness Keep
good company; speak the truth at all times
never be discouraged, but persevere, and buy
your goods at j. HGNRY JETFGRsoN's cheap p
store, Main street, opposite the Bank of Smyrna
aud our word for it, at the end OF this year 'JS
you will be. wiser and better.
Smyrna, January 1859.
EMITTING and Embroidery COTTON, al
RA nnmhnrs fnr ale hv r &, n A OrrIrX
Smyrna times., 1859-01-27
Europe-the Coming Storm.

1t would appear, as per last European news.
that few monosyllables, spoken by the En-
peror Napoleon, at his levee on the first OF
January last, has set all Europe-Eng gland only
excepted-by the ears. HIS Majesty, on that
occasion, simply expressed his regret that his
relations with Austria were not so cordial as
they were wont to be. And these few simple
words have given rise to complications which
may involve the whole continent in war, no.
body can say how soon.
What are the immediate results! The Aus.
trians are on the qui uiUe. They have march,
ed $4,000 men to the frontier of Italy, with the
view Of overwhelming any rising that may be
attempted there, and confused rumors of up
rIsings instructions, and conspiraces, const-
tute the staple Of almost every newspaper on
the continent. The funds are affected, "specu-
lation" checked, and, for the moment, mankind
appear to be in momentary anticipation of some
tremendous catastrophe, which is to shake the
Old World to its centre.
The attitude of Austria, as she now appears
on the stage as the oPpressor of Italy, says the
New York Express, is one with which we
Americans, of course, can have no sympathy
Nor are we alone in this. Neither Russia nor
Prussia-for very different motives, however
wishes Austria we'll in this cause. On the con-
trary, the talk is that if need be, both will draw
the sword 10 favor Of the Italians mot for
Italian liberty, of course not, but to put curb
upon Austrian ambition. Nor is this all. The
London Times says no British Ministry will
dare TO aid Austria in any further aggressons
against Italy"
Intelligence Of this character, we need ha rd-
ly say, has created profund sensation among
the many Italian, French, Hungarian and other
exiles in this country, all of whom look forward
with hope and confidence to renewal of the
contest between Liberty and DespOtism in their
native lands In this feeling the Germans
French and Hungarans largely symPathise.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-27

Or Wards Hall was crowded to excess on
Wednesday evening, when the Rev. WIN. H..
Brisbane delivered his Lecture on " IIerOism" "
We say crowded." perhaps jammed would
give better idea Of the attendance, there be-
ing twenty or thirty persons more than could
get seats, and the largest number ever assem-
bied in the Hall. Notwithstanding many pre-
sent were very uncomfortably situated, the
striciest attention and silence was observed,
unless, indeed, it was where there was an out
burs, Of applause. The lecture abounded il
elOquence, philosophy, sentiment and logic
evincing in every department the skill of q
master hand.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-27

DEFEAT OF TEE PACIFIC RAILRoAD.-In the
House several propositions for its construction
were rejected last week by decisive votes
In the Senate its friends have acknowledged
their inability to pass any project during the
present session.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-27

6r William Vanhorn, NJ. D., Astrologer
Wraprascal, Iumbug, &c, &C., is requested
not to 1" bother " us any more with his adver.
tlsements, for such cannot find place in our
columns, Notwithstanding we are from fifiy tc
hundred dollars out of pocket every year by
such refusals.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-27
FOR SALE.

A NEGRO BOY, l6 years old, to serve until 81;
also a NEGRO GIRL 9 yeals old. to serve unll Is
yeari old They both sound and good disposed
aud the 0wne. wishes to part with them because he
does not need thelu. Inquire al The Tunes Printing
office. Janl33m
Smyrna times., 1859-01-27

OF The usual Thursday evening lecture at
st. Peters Church will be held on Friday even
ing. 2sIh inst.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-27
n MOTlCE 9

A IL, PERSONS indebted 10 DAVID LOCKWOOD
n by either note or book account are requested 10
make immediate payment. Accounts remaining mn
settled on the first OF March, will be Blaced in the
hands of an officer for collection.
WM. e ELIASON. Agent
Smvrna, Jan 18th, SO.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-27
Smyrna Prices Current.

Corrected Weekly.
Wheat 81 30 for white, and $l.25 for red.
Corn 75c. per bush.
Flour 500 per bbl.
Meal S0c. per bush.
Rye quiet at 70c.
OatS steady at 40c.
Beans $l12i.
Hay is selling at $40 to $l5 per ton, for both
timothy and clover.
iStaUeS-cooper stuff $500 per thousand.
IVood-Hlckorg $500; best Oak $3.50 ;
common Oak 50 90; Maple $500, and mixed
and rough Oak ~ 90 per cord.
FAMILY PRODUCE.
Butter, per ID, - Honey, per 10, 20
Eggs, per doz, l6 Dried Apples, 81 rs
Lard, per ID, II do Peaches. OO
Hams, II Potatoes; per b, 40
Shoulders, 10 Chickens, per d, 50 90
Sides, 10 Oysters, per bu, 02
Tallow, lO Onions, oU
Feathers, ID
PHILADELPHIA MARKET.
Wheat-White 81 45; Red 40; Corn soc ;
Oats Is.
NEW YORK MARKET.
Wheat-White 81 55; Red 40; Corn Soc
Oats 60.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-27

0rT The eighth Lecture for the benefit OF
the Smyrna Library, will be delivered Fridov
evening. Feb. 4th, by Rev. ]. W.. Mears, of
Milford. Subject" Delaware: its Colonial
History, Revolutionary Times and Distinguish.
ed Men" 1t will be recollected that Mr. Mears
was announced in Decent er to deliver this
lecture, and was prevented by sickness. The
subject is one Of general interest, and no doubt
will be listened TO by large auditory.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-27

vance them on their exalted errand, and light
en- their labors at this incement season of the
year! 1t is not a pleasant task for ladies TO So
liclt contributions to any cause and although
tue sacred enterprise, which is TO be accomplish
ed IN the purchase of Mount Vernon, has no
parallel IN history, and will mmortaIize the
name OF American Matron," it is not without
degree OF feeling that we offer our books and,
IN some cases, are compelled TO inpOrtune an
American citizen to invest dollar in the pur-
chase of the grave Of the Father Of his Coun-
try's liberty!
The Association in Delaware aim now to
maintain the proud position they have earned
lor the State, before the Union, of having given
promise by their late collections, of II larger
contribution from Delaware than any other
state VIII make, according to population
VIII not the men of the State of Delaware
show their appreciation Of the services Of their
fellow citizeus Of the gentLer sea, by aiding
them with contributions, where they have not
been made. aud in al cases, By their encour.
agement aud friendly countenance! From
such CT there be any who cum but ,gU not
give, we have right to demand that they place
no impeachment in Il C way Of our mission.
The grateful thanks Of the ladies of the Asso-
clatlon are due, aud are hereby tended to Mr..
Joshua H. Head, of Wilmington, for the gener.
ous gift Of every blank book used by them in
Delaware. These books are handsomely aud
exPenslveIy made, aud have registered in them
so many names and dollars for Delaware, that
| have, at the request of the Regent. sent sew
eral of them, as copies, to Vice Regents ofother
States.
There are yet some important towns and viii
Iages, whose ala Delaware needs. AS far ar
possible, all have been invited TO join with US
will not such as have yet to be registered,
report their readiness to unite with us, at once
Smyrna times., 1859-01-27

" The Winans' steamer, otherwise called
the Cigar Boat" was put upon trial last week
at Baltimore, and ran ii miles an hour with a
moderate head of steam. The old "salts"
looked upon the log" as she plowed the water
." like thing of Iife." with perfect wonder md
astonishment. The enterprise is considered a
success
Smyrna times., 1859-01-27

VI From all parts of the Peninsula, and
particularly the Eastern Shore, Md, the papers
are continually complaining of mad dogs, and
such is the state of affairs in Chestertown, that
the town commissioners have prohibited the
running al large of dogs for thirty days.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-27
r 0 LET,

TO LET,
pleasant distance from smyrna House on the
Peterson prOperlva good house. large garden. with
fruit trees, and fine range iOr Poultry. For further
particulars, inquire OF the owner at the Delaware
House, SMYRNA.
Janl3, SO 2w MARGARETTA PETERSON.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-27

0r The Wilmington papers are speaking in
the highest terms of Rev. g. ID. Carrow's Lee.
ture there. last Thursday night. Our citizens
will bear in mind that he Lectures here to.
night-Wednesd9y. Subject, " The Old Spa.
niard and Spanish South American"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-14
brow ned.

We regret to announce that the person UNI
fortunately drowned at the mouth Of the
stream five miles below this CITY, and swept
into the Missouri river, early last week, is
proved to have been Mr.. William ii. Parks,
Of Omaha City, brother of our fellow-towns.
man, George Parks. He was returning from
Nebraska City on horseback when the sad ao-
cident occurred. His body has not yet been
recovered, and his friends will literally re-
ward any person who will find it and give
complexion, light hair and whiskers, and had
on a light colored oyercoat-other clothes
not remembered. As the horse was also lost,
it is thought he might have chung to the bril-
die reins and both may be found together
Council Bluffs Bugle.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-14

LecattSn - tho M usCatine Kailroad.
We publish below = communication from
the northwestern portion Of this county in
regard TO the location OF the Musoatins Rail.
road. This communication is sample Of
several received by us, urging the same con-
alterations, and we commend the subject to
the attention of those who have charge OF
the Railroad with great confidence that they
will candidly weigh the arguments presented
and decide the question in such manner as
shall best promote the interests Of the coun-
ty and of the Railroad Company:
LEE County, Iowa, March s, 1859.
MEssRs. EDIroRs: As the question relative
to locating the Keokuk and Muscatine Rail-
road through Lee county is at this time ex-
citing considerable interest amongst tho
people on the different routes under contem-
plation, propose to state few facts for the
consideration OF oil interested. From Mont.
rose to Franklin the road is said to be loca-
ted, and the point Of crossing Skunk river is
also determined upon, and considerable grn-
ding has been done Of that point. Then the
question in controversy is, what route shall
points l answer, unhesitatingly, on the
straightest and nearest route, without regard
to villages or personal interests. Now for
the facts. The route direct north to tho point
graded on Skunk river is some two or three
miles shorter than by West Point and BY
fur the best grade, hence it would require less
money and labor and make better road
Second, it would pass through the immedi-
ate vicinity of almost inexhaustible mines Of
coal on Sugar creek. That would be Of in
estmable value, not only to the company,
but to the villages and cities on the north and
south Of it. Third, it would pass nearer the
centre Of the county, through better farm
ing country, and accommodate more citizens
and farmers of the county, and, at the same
county than on any other route. The east.
ern part of Lee county is contiguous TO til,
Mississippi river, while the western portion
has the advantage of the Des Mones rive,
and Valley Railroad, and the central part is
destitute of any public transportation.
thus briefly lay these facts before tn,
company and community, and, in conclusion
would ask tho question, Shall this road be
drawn from its most practicable and direc,
route for the purpose of gratifying persona
interests and remain in after years like many
such improvements in the Eastern States, a
| monument OF such folly?
A FARMER.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-14

REV. On. BRrHuNE.-This distinguished
divine sailed for Naples in the bark NJ. Po-
jero, for the purpose of recreation and re-
pose from official cares. He is accompanied
by his wife and servants, and expects to be
absent for period of six months. Previous
to embarking, he rendered his resignation as
Pastor Of the church on the Heights, Brook
Ign, and theisame was accepted by the Consis-
tory of the Church, Jour. Com.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-14

ca John Bell, Senator from Tennessee,
was Secretary Of War in Jackson's Admins
tration, and has been in Congress ever since.
Ills Congressional career closed on the 4th
OF March, the Legislature OF his State having
selected Nicholson rs his successor.
Mr.. Bell opposed tho repeal of the Nilsson
ri Compromise, and voted for the Homestead
law, and was altogether too fair a statesman
and too liberal in his views to suit the slave
ry propagAndists Of the South.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-14

For the Cate CITY,
\ lac gnderg round akaiireai.


"Pack your Trunk. -IpKrxR EIcHKR.
.pack your trunk the train Is ready,
Aud the journey must be made
See the suns in glory setting
Mist like comes the evening shade.
"pacs your trunk'--ds not delay it,
Bid farewell to friend and Zoe;
Hast q parting word-auick ray say it;
Life is feeting You must 80.
"pack your trunk"--oar fat hers travelled
On this roads descending grade;
And our mothers, sisters, brothers,
All are in the cold earth laid.
Why then tArry, Mary-Harryl
Friends and kindred sll have fed
John be ready--where 10 Freddyf
Sleeping with the silent dead
Every station in creation
Has q traveller for the car;
Up, be doing--cease your vooing-
See, the city is not FAR.
Stop the sighing-we are Aging
Dropping, as the rose its bloom;
Why this shrinking, when we're sinking
In the peaceful, yoiceless tombf
BE thou ready, mother: Freddy
Smiles again 10 see thee come;
Do not tarry--there il Harry,
Glad to welcome kindred home.
Bells sre tolling, we are rolling;
Gan on board, !" lis quickly said;
Spare the sighing-we are flying
To the city of the d cad.
Passions urging, drieers scsurging;
Mdnacies on hands and feet;
Chains are rattling-all are battling:
Is Lfe's Sidpery SO sweet
Balls are tolling, we are rolling
Tickets" has been sternly said;
Painting, dying, trembling, flying,
To the naHumiffsd dead.
Winds are blowing-we are going,
And the journey sooa will end;
Dying, living-yet fotgiving-
Farewell foe, and goodbye friend.
In the furry and the hurry,
God forgive if we should speak,
In our blindness, one unkindness
To the lowly or the weak.
Q there's glory in the story
OF the free who we crossed the lins;
Oh tho knavery and the slavery
viii you still in bondage pineS
o there's glory in the story
or the Lamb, whose mgnsions stand,
In their misunderstanding brightness,
Over in the better land.
KKokUK, March, IL, 1889.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-14
BUsINESS NOTICE.

Subscriptions for the DAILY GATE Cry, and
WEEKLY VALLEY WHie, must be accompanied by
the cash in all cases.
Daily subscri bers pay the carrier If they pre-
fer, once in two weeks. The carrier is advised to
require payment in advance, in NIL cases,
No Job Work delivered until paid for.
All advertisements must be paid for in advance,
excep. in the of customers with whom We have
mutual accounts. With such, settlements will be
made quarterly.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-14

Smith O'Brien was urgently pressed
10 drink by his friends in New York on Sat-
urday. He continually and firmly refused
informing them that he had not swallowed
any Intoxicating poison in rs years, and
would not begin now. A rard avis! indeed.
OF all public men most wonderful in this
particular. In his best Of noble qualities,
this frmness in resisting the influence Of .
bad habit is most noble
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-14

RE-ARREsTED.-The Iowa City Republican
Of the End says, Alfred Curtis, one Of the
prisoners under indictment for the murder Of
Boyd Wilkinson, and who took French leave
Of his bondmen just before the last term OF
the District Court, was arrested in Gibson
county, Tennessee, last week, and brought
back by Depusy-Sheriff Cassidy. He is now
in Jail, Mr.. Paul, his surety, having given
him up to the authorities.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-14
Telegrn pinto News.

WAsuiN0rox, March 10.
George w. Jones has declined the mission
to New Granada.
NHw York, March l0.--There were excl
ting rumors last night to the effect that the
Quarantine buildings were to be burned
Superintendent Tallmadge, with a detach-
ment Of Police, went down to the island, re-
naming there all night, and a large force
was kept in reserve at the Station House in
this city. There was no disturbance, how
ever.
NEw ORLEANS, March 9.-Vera Cruz was
10 a state of seige and excitement.
The watchwoTd Of Miramon's arm was
"Liberty or death.
The Express from the Capital, intended
for Tennessee, was detained by Miramon to
conceal his movements.
AUGUSTA, Ga, March 10.-Many rumors
were aaoat about the seizure and re-arrsst OF
the Wanderers Africans. Bloody results
are feared.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-14

Dissolution OF pnrtnershiP.
rrHE partnership heretofore existing ostweee
the undo rsigne d in the business IT TobaSeo-
nists under the name and firm Of Goedman =
Petit, 10 this day dissolved by mutual consents
The affairs Of the firm will be settled by Joseph
Goodman, who will continue the business 1t the
old stand on Main-st., under the Banking houss "
Chas. Parsons. JosEpH GUODMAN. y
Il. PETIT.
Keokuk, March II, 1850 mchl 9l,w
Dsssoiuaion.
YlyHE partnership heretofore existing between j.
w. Johnston and w. Irwin Is this day dissolved.
The business will be continued by Mr. Irwin at the
old stsnd on Third-st., between Main and johnson,
and the business OF the late firm vii be settled by
either party. wv. JOHNSTON.
March IL, 1859. VIM. IRWIN.
mchl 2d3t
nRIED APPLES and PEACHES just received
II and for sale by GOLFERS b ROBERTSON.
mchl1d
EyRENCH PkUNES. in and ID. boxes for sale
i by C0LLIERS 4 ROBERTSON. e
mchl2
TERMAN PRUNEs for sale, by the keg or ID,
" by GOLFERS ROBERTSON.
mch12i
nRANdEs and LEMONS. BY the boz Or do1sn,
mchizd
A LARGE assortmena Of Garden and Flower
mchlM GOLFERS ROBERTSON.
llILL d co.'s GERMAN SOAP for sale by
IL GOLFERS ROBERTSON.
.ORASaEs'
LEMONS,
FIGS,
PRUNES,
CURRARTs.
cITRoN,
DATES,
RAISINS,
ALMONDS,
FILBERTS, &C., de-, all fresh and now,
and for sale at lowest rates, Mt store No. lao
| Main-st. KELLOGG BIKGE.
mch1M
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-14

GA Mr.. Beale, of Ohio, has received
$ooO from railway corporation for having
been elected from the oars by conductor, to
whom he had refused to pay the extra five
cents for ticket purchased in the oars.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-14
Indian DirficuIttes.

The following letter from DR.. ]. Ball, late
a citizen of Newton, received by Mr.. Chan
dIer Coles, yesterday, gives an account of
difficulties arising at Spirit Lake between tho
settlers and the Indians, which may lead to
serious results:
eve are now having quite an excitement
here, the first to amount to anything since
left Newton. The news yesterday beins sent
IN, that about ninety Indians were in the
county near the Lakes, we we're naturally
thrown into confusion. No blood has been
shed yet, but Capt. Martin has taken six pris-
oners, who will be detained until they con-
duct the troops to Inkpadutah, or general
battle will ensue in few days. There 10 not
a doubt but that the Indians are congregating
in great numbers near here, and there Is now
no doubt in our own minds but that we are
in danger. A requisition will be made for
more troops. j. BALL.
Spirit Lake, Feb. 23.-[ Jasper Free Press
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-14

eTThe Dubuque Sun states that Senat-
or Jones and Harlan succeeded in amending
the Indiana Appropriation Bill SO as to pro.
vide for the expenses incurred by Major
Williams Volunteer Company for the relief
Of the inhabitants in the vicinity of Spirit
Lake, during the Indian hostiiitiet Of 1857.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-14

a. An immense edition OF the late de-
bate in the y. s. Senate, in which Douglas
took 90 prominent part, has been ordered
30 DO printed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-14

PRocREss.-D During the recent squatter
sovereignty debate in the Senate, Douglas
read extracts from speeches Of leading South
ern Democrats, made three years ago, in ad-
vocacy of squatter sovereignty. But what OF
that; It is hardly six years ago since be and
they advocated the Missouri Compromise and
denounced curses upon tho ruthless hand
that would disturb it. Progress in behalf OF
slavery Is the only test of party fealty, and
no Democrat is allowed to falter in that,
however much he may fail in other matters.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-03-14

H~We call attention to the advertisarn ert
OF Goodman and Petit. The latter having
gone to Pixies Peak, Mr.. Goodman will con-
tinue the business alone, and will be happy
TO supply any number Of customers with the
best cigars and tobacco that can be found in
the city. His store is under the old Banking
House OK G. Parsons, corner Of Main and
Third.