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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23
Ca.sius M. clay at washington.


An eyewitness thus describes the atten-
tons paid to she hero Of Frankfort during
his recent visit to the seat of government:
ssThere has been Of late years nothing like
the reception of Mr.. Clay at Washington
When, on Wednesday last, he entered the
Hall of the House of Representatives, for
more than an hour he was surrounded by
persons of all parties-old acquaintance
and new; even men from as far south az
Tennessee came up to pay their respects to
him. The galleries were crowded with Ia
dies and gentlemen, and all eyes were upon
him. His speech at Frankfort on the 10th
OF January has produced sensation rarely
eaualled in the history Of the country, and
all we're anxious to honor the hero and pa
triot who SO ably and gallanty stood by his
country and the Union"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23

Onward When Gov. Banks was elected
Speaker, he received l03 votes. Gov. PEN
nington received lit. At that time, there
were Ia Republican Senators /; now there are
"a. Thus we have gained Is Representa-
tives aud 10 Senators.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE ON WoHAN's DRESS.
In her recent work published in London,
Florence Nightingale has the following par.
agraph:
s'It is, / think, alarming, peculiarly al
this time, when female ink bottles are per-
petually impressing upon us 'women's par
ticular worth and general MISSIONS to
see that the dress of women is daily more
and more uniting them for any mission or
usefulness at all. 1t is equally untitled for
all poetic and all domestic purposes. A
man is now more handy and far less OBJ.
jectionable being in a sick-room than wo-
man. Compelled by her dress, every woman
now either shufles or waddles; only man
can cross the floor of sick room without
shaking it. What has become of woman's
light step p-the firm, light, quick step we
have been asking for.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23

a letter from Senator Rankin, received
last evening, says it is likely that the Code
Will pass with but few notifications, and
that Powers bill on County Supervisors, or
something kindred, will also pass, leaving
the Coun.y Judge probate business, as here.
tofore.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23
= CLOTHING -
RFOR THE MILLION M

"E are now receiving large stock OF Clothing
w which hiss been bou hit low and will be sold
low for cash The prices are suited for hard times
and the goods are for eli kinds OF customers. The
stock comprises every style and quality Of Cloth
ing, Gentlemen Furnishing Goods. Trunks, Va
lines, Carpet Bags, and every hing commonly kept
in our line.
We are determined to sell Is cheap the cheapest
and We desire see every body comfortably clothed.
We don't charge anything for showing goods,
and are always pleased TO see customers even If
they don't buy.
Remember the place. On Third-st., between
Main and johnson.
HeptI7d 8. POLLOCK B co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23

We publish to-day the bill introduced by
Judge Hall, authorizing districts and sub
districts to levy taxes for school purposes
As the tax payers are deeply interested in
this matter, they will examine this bill with
care, and if they have any serious objections
to it, they can make them known to their
representatives.
If we are correctly advised, this bill pro-
poses two important changes in the present
law. One is, to limit the power of levying
the tax to the sub-district. AT present, we
believe, that power belongs to the whole dis
trict, whether it is divided into SUBJ districts
or not. This change, in district like that
of keokuk, which is divided into six or eight
snbdistricts, might work considerable in.
convenience. A public school system like
ours depends, for it's success, upon uniform
ity Of action, and If the sub districts are in
vested with the element Of independence, as
proposed by this bill, it is questionable
whether the Union system, "a now operated.
would not be considerably modified, il not
irj argd. 80 s------- ------------~----------
Speaking generally, however, the princi-
pie Of the bill is correct. 1t is q step in the
right direction. II is another embodiment
OF the principle of local self government
The vitality OF each political sub division de-
ponds upon the personal cooperation OF the
citizens in the management OF its affairs
Whatever 10 imposed upon a municipality by
q distant, central power, is submitted to re-
luctnntly. What originates from itself 10
carried out spontaneously. And it is in this
point Of view that local institutions are the
germs and nurseries Of freedom. Local as
semblies OF citizens, as De Tocqueville says,
constitute the strength of free nations. Mu-
nicipa! Institutions are to liberty what pri-
mary schools are to science; they bring lib
erty within the peoples reach, and they teach
men how to use and how TO enioyit.
Another change proposed by this bill is
that contained in the 5th section, and we
can cot adequately express our astonishment
that any legislator, who could propose and
advocate the main principle of the bill, could
@"'FoA~so 90 uiumcNTi~
cally opposite to the first, and so essentially
despotic and therefore condemnable. The
highest principle Of true Democracy is, that
tho majority shall rule. Judge Hall profess
es 10 be democrat, and yet he here proposes
10 give TO any one man in the district q vir-
tuai veto power upon the whole district, in
one PARTICULAR. Such law would be the
embodiment Of arrant injustice, and we trus.
no such section shall ever be allowed to dis.
grace the statute books Of Iowa.
Our condemnation Of this section does not
arise from any peculiar interest ia the "col
orei youth" Ii would be all the samo tt
rs whether il was little "niggcr," littl,
Indian, a little Hottentot, or little Canni
bal. We condemn it, because we think n,
nam shpuii be allowed 10 nuiiify the vii
Of the majority by his imperial 81 OBJECT. ,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23

GTWesee by Col. Forney's list of ap-
pointments that Mr.. Briggs, one Of the
Editors of this paper, has received an APP
pointment the salary of which is $1, 800.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23
KEOKDK SHIRT AND CORSET MANUFACTORl
AND
Ready-Made Linen Depot,

AS' -. . - M E1 - II EEk De
Third ST., bet. Main h johnson EOKUK.
GHIKTS MADE TO ORDER, from measure, cut
~ upon our improved method. A At guaranteed.
Gentiemen's Linen altered or repaired.
We will also make up to order, in superior man.
ner, Ladies' and Gcntlemen's underwear In gen.
eral.
Children's Clothes, Ladies Cloaks, Regalia, kc.,
de-, made to order.
pinking, Stamping, Emhroidering, and all kinds
OF needle work executed in q superior manner.
Nov. Sd
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23
Life, Fire and Marine Insurance
Agency.

Life, Fire and Marine Insurance
Agency.
DOLICIE6 OF Insurance issued ct tho Lowest
ratesin the following reliable FIRST class CONF
panies
rue MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE. COMPANY.
or NEW YoRK
This Is the safest and most reliable Life insurance
Company In the world, with m accumulated
Fund Of over %, 1000, 900.
ATLANTIC FTRE AND MARINE ms. Co.,
or PROVIDENCE, \. r..
Capital $50 ZOO 90.
SPRINGFIELD FIRE AND MARINE ms. CO.,
sPRINOFIRLD, MASS.
Capltaf $3.50, 900.
PEORIA MARINE FIRE INSURANCE CO
PnOkIA, ILL.
Capital $500. 900 90.
Those desiring Insurance will do we'll to call 81
tho Agency Office Of G. r. DIMOND,
Feh,lSdlm Main-st., over Ogden q Book Store,
"A NEW Novel by A.. 1. Roe, "How Could be
IA Help i? ~ this day received ut
OGDEN, BKuWNELL 4 CO.'S
CITY Book SroRE,
febi7 81 4ain-st.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TREESI TREESIi TREEsyIs
Ne alley Brothers & Books
NURSERIES,.

Burlington, iowa.
fIsHE PRoPRlEToRS beg leave to call the At
/ tention of Nurserymen Dealers aud Planters
generally 10 their large and excellent stock, which
will BIO sold ut prices to suit the times.
STANDARD FRUIT TREES, for Orchards, ON
bracng all the varieties OF Apples, Pears, Cher
ries, Peaches, Plums, Apricots, Nectarines, DO.
DWARF TREES, for Gardens, embracing all the
most popular sorts Of Apples, Pears, Cherries,
Peaches, Plums, Apricots, Nectarincs, and Quin-
ces.
GRAPE VINES, embracing all the most popular
hardy varieties, new and old.
SMALL FRUITS, embracing all the most popular
varieties Of Backb erries aooseberries, Currants,
Raspborries Strawberries, DC.
MISCELLANEOUS FRUITS, embracing Mulber-
ries, Chsstnuts, Filberts, Barberries, DC.
RHuBAkB OR PIE PLANT, embracing all the
largest and finest varieties, ~ Downings Colos-
sal, Victoria, Linn@us, Cahoon, &c.
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT..
Embracing all the choice hardy varieties Of Ev-
ergreens. Shade and Ornamental Trees, Towering
Shrubs, Vines and Climbers, Roses, Dahlias, Pa5-
MES, Phloxes, Fuchsias, and all other popular or
desirable Green House and Hardy Towering Plants
worthy of cultivation in the West.
~ For further information and prices, zee the
following Catalogues, which will be sent gratis TO
all who apply for them;
Prst-Our General Descriptive Catalogue Of Fruit
and Ornamental Trees, shrubs, Vines, Roses,
Green House and Hardy FIowering Plants.
second--0ur Wholesale Catalogue for Nursery
men and Dealers or others who purchase largely.
NEALLEY BROTHERS d BOOK,
Feb23d Burlington, lows.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23

THE DIS MofrEs VALLEY WHIs IL published
every Monday at this ofico is Of the Oldest pa
pers in Iowa, and has widely extended circula~
tion Throughout the Des Moines Valley, Northern
Missouri, and Western Illinois
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23

CosvEaTED.--A report comes By way Of
Charleston, S. c., that Dan. Sickles has
become pious, and intends 10 join some
churnh
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23

No Eastern mail last night, owing TO some
break OF the railroad above Montrose.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23


Leaves net capital and assets, three hundred and
forty thousand mine hundred and ninety EIGHT
dollars ard thirty-nine centF, l$3&5,sgS.3a).
1.-THE greatest amount allowed by Charter In
any one risk lie $40, GOO.
l2-No limit Is Fixed By Charter or bylaws TO
the amount OK insurance in any one town, but care
10 taken 70 limit The amount In any one exposure
10 $40. 900.
13.-Nc limit lie fixed by Charter or Bylaws to
the amount Of insurance by this Company in any
enc block, but care Ii taken In No. IL preceding
IA copy of the Act Of Incorporation of this
Company, and amendments thereto, by the Legisla~
ture of Missouri, Was died with the Statement OF
March 1st, 1883, In the ofhce OF the Auditor OF
State Of Iowa, and 10 hereby referred to, and made
part Of this Statement.
In WIrsxss WHEREOF The Missouri State Mutual
Fire and Marine Insurance Company
-~~- have caused these presentsto be signed
! by their President, and their common
L. s. seal and the attestation Of their Secretary
70 be hereunto affixed, In the City Of ST.
~ Louis, this LIST day oil January, 1860.
IArTEsr,1 D. nj. EDdELL, Pres't.
b. s. ELLHorr, Secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23

THs New PLANET.--Dr. Lascarbaut cal.
culatcs that the diameter OF the new planet,
which he discovered between Mercury and
the sun, is 80 leagues; the inclination Of its
orbit to The ecliptic 10 deg; the period Of it's
revolution round the sun 10 days and Ii
hours while its greatest apparent distance
from the sun is degrees, or 10000, 900 Of
miles, that Of Mercury being $1,000, 0OO.--
Mr. Leyerrier accepts TINS rs the planet ne
had detected by abstract calculations. MIR.
Benz. Scott, an Englishman, has since put 10
claim OF previous discovery, having OBJ
served, be says, q similar phenomenon in
l647.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23


NOW READY,
PArtOn,s Life ~ Andrew jackson.
NIE have the pleasure OK announcing that we
w now have for delivery the first volume Of this
much looked for work. Published by subscription
only.
Cloth, per volume, ........... .........-.-.sZ40
Library style, per 500
Full Calf OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 100
Samples can be seen and subscribers names
taken at
OGDEN, BRowYELL CO.'S
CfrY Book SroRn,
Feb. IL, sod No. 81 Main-st.
nk. CUMMINGS new book 1.-THE GREAT
- CIRCULATION" First and Second Series,
OGDEN, BRowNELL 4co.'s
CIrr Book Sronk,
febI7d 81 Main-st.
A GIKLto do homework in q small family
n None need apply who cannot come well recon-
mended. Apply Mt the Law Ofhce OF
LowRIE MILLER,
jan19dtf Third-st.
KEOk UK FEMALE SEMINARY.
Y TIE third term OF TINS Institution Will COM
l. mcnce on Monday, Jan. Seth, In the basement
of the Chatham Square Church, corner Of TIA and
Morgan ats. These rooms have been found dry and
cool and easy at access.
The Teachers secured to instruct In their diEer-
emit departm ennis Of study, are the following:
Rev. G. A. WILLIAMS, Principal;
Mrs. IF. WILLIAMS;
Mrs. II. III. CRAVEN;
Miss l.. CoPELIN.
Mr.. o. c. ISBELL, teacher of Vocal Music.
Prospectus of the Institution has been published,
and be obtained on application to the President
or Secretary Of the Board Of Trustees, or to the
Principal. VIM. THOMPSON, President.
H. srRoxs. Secretary.
Jan. 2G, cod
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23

Cy' The Washington correspondent Of the
Springfield Mass Republican writes:
'ipopend upon it, Forney knows what he
il about, and he does not mediate the be.
trayal Of the men who SO nobly conquered
their prejndices, and made him Clerk of the
House Of Representatives. He remembers
the history of the past two years, and will
not forget that in Ills recent contest for the
Clerkship, his old friend, for whom he has
laborod so decidedly, MIR. Douglas, used all
his influence against him, and actually cut
him before the whole House, when he, (For-
ney,) came to his desk to be sworn in. There
stood Douglas, sober, saucy, and little
soured at Forney's election. He was near
the Clerks desk, and stood alone, no one
near him, in utter silence. Forney came
within few feet Of him--the two men looked
At each other-and they had not seen each
other that day-but the Dougl as--thc black
Douglas-held an unrufled Continuance
there was not the slightest inclination of the
head. Why was it that the short, stocky
bull-like Senator, cut his old friend? Out
Of pure, unmitigated, unadulterated selfish.
ness. Forney's election would prejudice
Douglas at tue South, among the men who
have for two years abused him day and night
lnstead Of rejoicing at this terrible rebuks
of the Administration, Douglas, fearing TO,
himself, is angry at Forney for not allowing
himself TO be crushed by the ambition OF hi,
late friend and neighbour"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23

SENATOR WILSON'S SPEECH. Senator Will
sons late speech in Congress, liz considered
. great success, and $4,000 copies Of it will
be circulated.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23

TAT r n r Ia III y ssIEA
~ Mrs. M. TALON ~
ID ESP ECIFuLLf soiiclts the attention OF the
IN Ladies to her NEW STOCK OF
Fall and Winter Goods.
Tho latest styles and fashions and various quail
tiles, to suit I'll tastes, have been selected.
Ladies' Kid and Cashmere Gauntlets, Kid
Gloves, all colors;
Embroideries, Mourning Collars and Sets;
Corscts and Supporters;
Ladies' Supcr-Merino Finish Vests;
OLOAKE AND SHAWLS;
Hommets, Hsbbons,
FRENCH d AMERICAN FLOWERS, FEATHERS;
HOOP SKIRTS, xEPHYR OPERA HOODS,
And every thing usually comprised In this depart
ment viii b found in her store, at Who'll ssals and
retail. NO. III MAIN-HT.
Sept. 70, sd
mcmosrs 81 Robst HoudAn.
A AMBASSADOR, Author and Conjuror, written
n BY himself, edited by Shelton Mackenzie, just
OGDEN, BRowNELL CO.,
nov0d 81 Main-st.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23
III emp seed.

Hemp seed.
IN BUSHELS each, Hemp and Canary Seed, for
III sale by
A. J. WILKINSON,
Sign of the Golden Eagle and Mortar, ]
feb20d % Matn-st.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23
1859. FALL AND WINTER 1850
SUPPLIES JUST RECEIVED
J. y. HUrcEISox. JANIS DEWEY.
HUTCHINSON X DEWEY,
MERCHANT TAILORS,

THiKD-STkkkTy bkT. MAIN suHNrUNt
KEOKUK ..............................IOW
Ii AVE Just received at their Fashionable Tailor
i l. ing and Furnishing Establishment, choice
and extensive supply Of BsoadciOths, Cas-
simcrcs, vestinEs, and Gents Fur.
mishlng Goods. - ali descripti /,
and guarantees that their work shall b. done in the
most approved aud satisfactory manner. They are
constantly receiving the New York and Philadei-
phia fashions and unexpectedly solicit all who desire
good work and the best material TO give them call.
Nov s. s50-dIy HUTCHINSON DEWEY.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23
&ahALa1a-Ao

The face OF the Premium Notes OF the Com pany
Ia four hundred sixty thousand Eve hundred and
fifteen dollars and sixteen cents, ($460, 5l6l6) Of
which there Ii uncaled and subject 10 call for the
payment Of losses and expenses, the sum Of three
hundred and Gfty-onc thousand three hundred and
eighty-two dollars and seventy-six cents, ($3kl,-
$50 76). a sss.
BY the 9th section OF the Charter, lien liz given
MUM notes given to the Company for insurance on
buildings. The fans OF the notes thus secured on
real estats, ID two hundred and ffty-two thousand
seven hundred and twenty -four dollsrs and twenty
I've cents, (4162, 235 Of which there Ia uncalled
and subject 70 call, ever eighty-one per cent and
amounting 70 one hundred and ninsty-six thousand
ons huaArsd and sixty-nins dollars and fifty cents,
t4t06, 1so.60}-
This Company 10 possessed OF Capital OF more
than 500 Oe0, secured BY lion real estate worth
Ut cash valuation NJ least ave times the amount of
sstd capital, and not incumbercd to more than one
half Of sAid cash valuation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23

HUMBOLDT FIRE ms. co. OF NEW YORK.
Cash Capital 5000 900.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-23
Missouri State Mutual and Marine
Insurance Co., Of st. Louis.
A. BRxDGMAN, Agent.
No. % Main-st., KEOKUK.
STATEMENT

4
OF the Missouri State Mutual Fire and Ma
rine Insurance Company, OF St. Louis.
JANUARY j, 1850.
$ 1.-The name of this Company is the "Miszonri
State Mutual Fire and Marine Insurance Comps-
ny,"-of st. Louis. The principal office Of the
Company is located in the City Of 81. Louis. The
Company irsurez against loss or damage by fire.
The Marine Department has not been organized.
The Oonapan ny has no Capital Stock subscribed
~ snch, bclug organised entirely On the Mutual
system The Premium Notes given by the assured
constitute the Capital cf ths COMPANY.
3-Ten p<r cent az esDh preminm Eo,a ia na,s
when the Policy 10 issued. The balance of the
Note is subject 70 calls ents to be made
by the Board of Directors as needed To pay Losses
and expenses.
4.--The Assets Of the Company are:
Cash on ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. e15.35
ule " s..... I,blx31s
Office furniture. ......................... 50o.oG
Premium notes, less assessm ents, .$35l,BS176
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w. Il. Wood

LAMAR FIRE ms. co. OF NEW YORK.
Cash CaPlt tai e3OO 900.
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no idol OF nv heart shall he

.H The Ebony god they say he's rotten, --
His uglinsss Ia hid from me
By thick veil Of cotton.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-07-14
PERSONAL.

Mr. EgbeIt l.. yiele, formerly Chief Engineer on
the Central Park IL likely soon 10 receive handsome
addition 20 his fortune. His fathef-inaw, the late
Mr. George Griffin, dying, left an estate valued az
shout quarter Of million. After mixing ample
provision for the maintenance Of his widow, and be-
questhing various sums 10 children and near relatives
Mr.. Griffin Directs that the residue Of his estate shall
be divided into four porions TO be shared among hs
children and grandchildren. So that Mrs. Nieies
share caoDot fall much short Of $50 600.
"A peidler named Simon Lord 10 wanted to ans
wer the charge Of bigsmy in Michigan. He is sup
posed to be in thh State somewhere. He has some
seven wives hving-the last one young and very in
tsrcstng daughter Of wealthy farmer.
Col. John johnson Of CINCINNATI hss beea mem.
Der of the Masonic organization IN good standing, for
s. ,esrs He is now in his s5th year. and is attached
TO the McMillin Lodge No. l4i, Ohio He is probably
the Oldest Free Mason in the United States. lie .at
in the lodge prekded over by George Washington
than 10 yssrs.
"A traveller "by rail" bet ween Sew-York City and
Orleans, writes that he took breakfast at Roches
tsr, n. Y, dinner at Erie Pa, and supper a. ceve-
land Ohio, then breakfast the next morning NJ sey'
nour, Ind, dinner at olney, Ill., aud breakfast inc
next morning at Columbus, KY, being only one meal
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-07-14
INDICATION OF THE ARCHBISHOP'S
REMARKS AT THE CLOSE OF THE
LATE COMMENCEMENT OF ST. JOHNS
COLLEGE,, FORDHAM.

To he Ed;soy Of TAe ~ Y Tribune.
SIR: An editorial article In The N. y. Ifme'
Of this date, 10 exceedingly unfair toward the Arch
bishop and the audience who heard him at the AnnuA
Comm. ncement of St. Johns 'Aege, on wednesday
last. To those who have kept record or memory o.
the coarse which The N. Y. Times has pursued
for several ears past to ward the Archbishop and Ca
tholcs generally the misrepresentation OF to-day VIII
apuear only az q matter of course.
fbo krcbbishop h represented NJ having attacked
p,oesants in hs renaik at the close Of the exercises
~ Commsrcement. Nothing could be moro foreign
from his intention, more fse IN point Of fact But
The soc;al and religious literature, called Of England
anJ America. since the days Of Queen Elizabeth, has
been employed stgmatlze Catholics in Their relation
~ Jncsion US friends of darkness aud enemies Of n
sliaeni light. Ths under the prosecutions of the Brit
sb Goyernment al least we have been obliged TO sub
nit to almost in silence. In these free United States
however there is motive to induce honorable men,
editors or not to blind their eyes against the truth Of
history.
Now, the Archbishop said nothing that could offend
Professionals that could fleet upon them uurously,
dIess they regard truth injurious reflection IL
is certain that far fnrope is concerned they have
had nohrg to do wiih the establishment Of the great
seas Of :agging whether " !aa Bstsa lsaads VI "