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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-21

The telegraph brings accounts of the
proceedings OF Democratic meetings III Gin
cinnssi and at Atlanta, Ca, the former to
denounce the Charleston Convention for not
nominating Douglas, the latter to denounee
Douglas ~ traitor. So the sharmonising
goes on.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-21

lxPoKrAET AccEssIoE.-The Buffalo Ex.
press announces that Ex- President Fillmore
has gone over to the Republican party, and
that MIR. Z. will giss bis sappert 30 the Chi
cago nominee be he whom he may. Another
report af6rms that If Seward 10 nominated,
the Ex President will take the stump in bic
behalf.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-21

ELocUTios. - All who would enoon ags
home talent should attend Mr.. Lyman's en-
srrsanmeut this evening. He has fine vocal
and orasorlcal power, and though young in
tbs profession be can entertain IN audience,
and our citizens might take pride In giving
him encouragement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-21

The Wisconsin No. 3 wss expected to ar
rive Here yesterday viii 500 sun. Of railroad
ron for the X. Fl. ID. ID. I'M. r. r. Two
thousand tuns more will be in 81. Louis 10 q
few days.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-21


TERkiBIx ArrAIs-TES MEs KILLnD. The
Nashville Banner has these dispatches from
Olarksvslle In thu. Stsses ass III
l a-g 49, 3 OLAREsvrLEn, May IL.
Friend Roberta: Tbe. temporary suspen.
sion portion OF the railroad bridge (which
was used for carrying timbsrs " the middle
pier for the "draw") fell inst now with D
tremendous crash, marrying the bodies Of
ssvsrai Irish workmen engaged ct work on
the bridge, and drowning three others. One
poor fellow had both his legs broken short
of ut the knees. e
Upon the whole ii was the most terrible
accident have ever Witnessed in my life.
Yours truly, g. C.
AsorHik ACCIDENT Ar rHr BsYDoE-Srr
MEN KILLED.-We learn from Mr.. Ailen, one
Of the tslegraphic reporters at the Nashville
ohcs, that . dispatch was received here last
evening, stating that another portion Of the
bridge fell yesterday, killing six Irish work
men. No particulars Of the accident have
been received.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-21

G. Aunt b was trying 10 persuade
little Eddy to retire at rundown, using the
argument that little chickens went to roost st
that time. YES" said Eddy, ssbut the old
hen always goes with them.h Aunty tried
no more arguments with him.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-21

~ Persons afflicted with the Fever and Agus
should not spare either time, trouble or expense
procure DR.. Hostettsr's Celebrated Bitters, whose
bsnshcsnt eject upon the human systea have been
20 clearly proven TO hose who have been strick
down in abort space Of time by this drea dful
curse, whose cheeks are wan and msagre, and shos
nights are lsepless and fretfu, and whore eyes are
dim and Eunksn, with death staring than in the
fass, this com pound must prove blessing snatch
ing them ss il were from the very mouth Of the
gave. None can know its true value until they
have tested its virtues. when ali other remedies
have failed these Bitters have restored the suer-
ers to pristine health Their popularity in all the
Western and Southern parts, should introduce thsm
to sll families.
For sale by Druggists and dealers generally,
everywhere.
Sold by P. GIBBONS, A. J. WILKINSON, BARTLETT,
KAYE Co., and j. BRApKs.
May 81, '60-d4w
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-21

SAVANNAH, Ga. May Q. CoLuxBus, o., May 4.
One hundred guns A National Salute
were hred On the bat was fred at P.n.,
terry this evening, min honor of the Ohio
honor OF thewithdraw- delegation, and in ap-
o. OF the Soushernsproval OF their course
States from the Con-lin the National Con-
ventioO. vention.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-21
why the CsnstitutionaI Union Cen
vcntIOn was 80 Harm o nfous.
The Boston Journal savs:


ventIOn was 50 Hin RIM . Gus.
The Boston Journal says:
There ars questions before the country.
The delegates to Baltimore knew it. IL they
had devoted ten minutes to an interchange OF
views, they would have had the fate of the
Charleston Convention staring them in the
facs. They agreed to ignore the whole mat
ser-and il was for them TO decide. The
country, however, must be left to make its
Own decision, and the past can lssYe little
doubt OF its tenor. But We should not be
surprised to ses this ticket 30 acceptable a.
70 dstsch Maryland, Tennessee, and perhaps
Kentucky, from the Dem ocratis ranks; for
the people OF these States feel that they must
discountensnoe the dangerous tendencies Of
modern Democracy, while they are not pro-
pared for the acceptance u Republican doe.
trines. Further than this We do not care 30
speculate at the present time.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-21

LYEcHIEo.-Just as We 20 to press We
learn that Vim. p. Wright alias Pickles, wac
hung BY . meb for horse stealing, 10 Boarbon
Co., below Marmston, last week. A man
man named Steel 10 also ssid to hare been
hung.-[Southern Kansas Herald.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-21
Keokuk Drug Store.
Fffth-street. bet. Main Il Rionuean,
KEOKuK, IOWA

hLARGF assortment Of Drugs
n Chemicals, Instruments and
Fancy articles just received ct
the above establishment, com
prising all the new Che mieal
Preparations, Tilden's Fluid Ex-
tracts, Trusses, Abdominal Sup
porters, Pessaries, Speoulams OF
all kinds. Steth0scopes, Cathc.
ters, Spermatorrh@a Rings, and
some splendid cases of Char
riere's superior instruments.
These articles having been se-
lected with special reference tr
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-21

ApvIoE--As the hot season is approaching every
person should prepare their system for the change
and there Is no remedy applicable as Mclean i
Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier. II will
purify the blood thoroughly. and at the same time
strengthens and invigorates the whole organixa-
ton. The immense quantity Of it thas is sold
daily Il proof enough OF its great virtues Ii
thoroughly removing all Impure matter from thx
blood. esay to ALL try 1t. 1t is delicious to take
See advertisement, in another column.
my lsd4w
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-21

PORT OF KEOKUk.
Arrivals, May 10.
Hawheys State from St. Paul.
Ataska
Canada +"
AlhAmbr. " St. Louis
John Bell &
warsaw
Clara Hine from Montrose.
Eagle from Warsaw.
River falling with thirty Ave inches water on
the Rapids.
NrThe ID. yotaw, jr. l. Co.'S Ladies' Drawing
In their Gift Enterprise will take place June 25th
and 26th, 1850, ut Fort Madison, Iowa The tick
ct holders meet on rhe 1sth TO select their Draw
ing Committee. 1ag8
Those wishing tickets mast apply soon.
ID. voTAW, JK. 4 co.
May 18th, 1sso-d6tw7
THE MARBLE FAUN;
4 " The RenAnse Of Monte Bini, by Nathaniel
-.-,s, \. Y wEsreo @
EDWARO HEMPsTEAD.
W hoicsaie Grocer and Comm ssto =
Merchant,
No.7I South Water st., bet. Safest w abash Ay.,
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
ZSA for the sale Of Dapont's Powder. -Es
my8dIM
law hooks.
| A NaELL ON CARRIERS,
n 0hittys Blackstone,
Wharton's oriminsl Law,
| KEATS Comm sntaries, ka
Just received and for sale at ss - &
OGDEN, Bk0WNELL l. CO.'S
CIrY Book SroRE
| myll-d 81 Main-st. =
& MAS kkADE' b new book, "a 0oed Fight.
| ~ and other Tales by ChAs. keaAs for sale ~
| deoibd 0HDEN, BkOWNKLL 60.
COLOGNE sFSMITs, IS per cent. {
I bBL. pure, In store and for sale BY
A. J. WILKINSON,
! s.sl * aviacn maggie and Mortar,
ma1sd -. ~ Main street,
NEW Books.
UsT received new supply Of 3The Minister
y "eoing" and From Dawn 70 Daylight"
= n. w, WESlCOIT,
Msrasd 81 80 e@ ~ Msinst.
/ { 1sNABUka WHEAT sAOks for sale BY
~ KELLOGG BIKGR,
nch2 g No. Ss, Mainst
A RNOLD's INK, ali sises, for sale By
"a myI Nj. W. WEHTCOTT.
4 DArHNT States warranted. not 10 break
l for saishy OGDEN, BRowNELL = CO.
myIl 81 MA,n-st.
/ ilH:;. HUrTIrGaON's sERMOrs.-
OGDEN, BRowNELL CO.'S
City Book store,
Aprl6 81 Main It.
II 4 FEW RAILROAD TICKETS TO NEW YORI
A forssale Ut much less than regular rates. Nv
guarantee ne" = ' KslLose p1 u
apr1sd !" REP IS Main.st
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-21

crossing Main street on Saturday, PLAYING
with two dogs and noticing nothing else, q
two horse carriage drove up against him
He vas knocked down and tbs fore wheel
pressed with some weight opsn the middle
Of his body, bat was backed OF. The dri-
ver's attention was attracted al the moment
by the children 10 the carriage, and be did
not see the little boy until be was taken ont
from under the wheel.
Iowa Congregational Association.
The General Congregational Association,
consisting OF the minister and delegates OF
she various Congregational Churches of the
State, will hold ito annual meeting in our
cisy, commencing on the 9th Of June.
Arrangements have been made with the
river steamers and some OF the railroads for
all persons attending the Association to pass
over the routes at half fare.
IMPORTANT DEcrsIoE.-By = recent dsc-
sion Of Judge Love, at Dubuque, it was held
that defendants sasd ~ guarsnsors of GER
tain coupons Of the bonds Of the Central
Improvement Company we're not liable, not
having been notified OF the non- payment at
maturity. The defence that the Company
was insolvens was rebusted by proof that only
. anal! per centage OF stock had been paid
in, and that there were solvent stockholders
individually liable to the extent OF their sub
scriptions. A3
The points are worth remembering, and
We would gently hint to the solvent stock
holders OF various dsfunct companies on
our books, that IL might be a. well to obey
the Scripture injunction and settle up before
We bring them before the judge, 30.
ACarolins Douglas paper enumerAtes the
following in the list of noble deeds Of the
Northern Democracy: .
They had voted for the fugitive slave Law
they had voted to repeal the Missouri
restristion-they bad voted to annex Texas,
and add thereby $780, 900 square miles OF
slave territory TO the Union--they had voted
against protective tariff laws, of which South
Carolina oncs complained 90 bitterly, and on
account Of which she was about 10 leave the
Union--they had.struggled in their respect.
i've States to prevent the enactment OF laws
70 shield and protect fugitive slaves, and they
had recently honorsd one Of South Carroll
mas prominent sons with the Spsakership oil
&c House "a Representatives.
After such display Of devotion to ths
peculiar sectional interests OF the South and
constant sacrifcs Of the interests OF Shelf
own section, that paper thinks that tho ssoe
ders treated their allies very badly q
Charleston.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-21

VACCINE SgARs.
LsRESn VACCINE SCABs, always on hand and
l. for sale at the
apI9d4w KEoRUK DRUG STORE.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-21
KEOKUK SHIRT AND CORSET MANUPACTORY
Ready-Made Linen Depot,
NOT Ter. .

HAVING this day sold my entire stock of goods
i and chop fixtures TO MIR. W Ill. Barrett,
would bespeak FIR him the continuance OF the lib
erai patronage hove heretofore received.
Those indebted 10 me will please call and settle
at once, rs am Oh for the peak" on the first
grass s. A. DUKE.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-21

the known wants OF The profefsion, are offered on
the best terms 10 Physicians and others.
April 10 daw TiI0S, RYAN Agent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-21

DIkE Goa L. OIL, n ID a4A Nb~~-l have
L in store a superior quality OF Burning Camel
Coal Oh and Lamps Of every variety, fitted with
the PARAGON Burner, the best now In use, and
having supplied myssh with EXTRA buassRs, am
prepared to reit other Lamps at trihing expense.
Lamps Kept burning every evening. Call and
examine specimens.
JOHN Il. WILKINSON,
apISd6wlm 81 Main-st.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-21

Just Received.
GPAuLDINa IS Prepared Glue, Browns Bron-
~ chial Troches, Mt. Eagle Tnpoli, Musk and
pocine soap, London and American Honey Soap,
Monster and Prince Albert Soap, Mrs. 8. A. Aliens
Worlds Hair Restnrer, Mrs. b. A. Aliens Hair
Dressing or Zy iobalsanuIn, Burnetts Cocaine for
the Hair, Powers lnodorus olyoerine, for sale in
quantities to suit by
JOHN z. WILKINSON.
aptSdkwIm 81 Main-st.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-21

A BEAUTIFUL LAMP for burning Coal Oil
"A with new burner warranted not to smoke and
TO give brilliant and steady light, and which may
be conveniently carried about the house for sale
apl9dAw kEOKUk DRUG STORE.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-21
DR.. j. H. CLEANS
STRENGTHENING CORDIAL BLOOD PURIFIER.
Thc Greatest NJ emody In the w ORIG
AID MOST
DELICIOUS AND DELIGHTFUL CORDIAL

A1N0Ay A%N83xAkE
and vsnoaAbie tjoE yn4ns
pss6ass1 ~ tlas distfliA~
aseN III Racss 7 sfhe A. 4
aAAsk. Tar nsek.
Hood Root, DiArh heoss
sa<sApA<slis, wila Co.
ny kark and DAA1Als0sn
enters into iis sempsst~
ton. The eatire asttve
rssAskiai pfi nsiyls OF
sseh iagred}snr II dor
ouxhly extrAAssd ~ ny
new msthed al ats NnSng.
pro9 eng aAsiiciomsa -
hileAatnS srist1, aaf ~
moes iafAllAble rs0Ady
NJ f,sovAanG ~ -
sassG systan, AnA rss6e,~
ing - sisk sN11RtAg D I
4 ~ktli1nAed tAvaAte -
hunreh 49, 1914
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-04-20

HENRY WARD BEEcHER preached SER
mon on Sunday evening last, to very large
assembly. His text was Bravery-Cour-
age-Pluck. He said, during his discourse,
that while he was absent from the city, a
short time since. he read in the newspapers
that the Trustees of Plymouth Ohurch-his
own church, where he had labored for thir-
teen years, and where he had hoped to have
produced good, sound fruit-had refused to
allow Wendell Phillips to deliver his " Plea
for the Dissolution of the Uuion." And
although no man differed with Mr.. Phillips
more widely on this subject than be did, be
would say, that Mr.. Phillips was scholar,
glorious orator, Man, and he was proud
to call him friend. He did not, could not
believe the paragraph at the time; but
when he came home and found that it was
true-a fact-he blushed so that he could
feel it in his boots. An old lady, at the
close of the DISCOURSE, said to her compan-
ion, Saint he jawed 'em orfully?"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-04-20
THE CONTRAsT.
BY PHOEBE CARY.


You look to the future, on above,
only look to the past;
You are dreaming your first dream of love,
And have dreamed my last. t..-.,.-
You watch for feet that are yet to tread
With yours on shining track; -
l hear but the echoes, dull and dread, .a
Of feet that come not back.
You are passing up the fowery slope
l left so long ago;
Your rainbows shine thro' the drops of hope,
And mine through the drops Of woe.
Night glides in its visions sweet away,
And at morn you live them Ger;
From my dreams by night, and by day,
l have walked to dream no more.
You are reaching forth with spirit glad,
To the hopes that are still untried;
am burying the hopes had,
That have slipped from my arms and died.
Aud pray that the blessedest things there be
On thy future may descend;
But, alas, for mine it were well for me,
If made peaceful end!
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-04-20
A Look Back at Matters for Three
Hundred Years,

Three hundred years ago, in 1860, what
news had the world to talk about! If the
Athenians yet kept their custom, they who
yet fingered in the market place might easily
"tell and hear some new thing" The vast
Lighthouse, the true Pharos of the world,
the Printing Press had been built, and each
year was adding to the intensity of its rays.
Faust or Coster or Guttenburg, whoever
gave the human race this illumination, was
a benefactor beyond all others. The man
who reads will, by himself, or by his chosen
or permitted agent, govern and whenever
out of the cloisters Learning arose, it sought
immediate companionship with Liberty.
At that period of the worlds history, men
were prepared for almost any movement by
the only beings whose actions could rouse
the public mind. The wonderful retirement
of Charles V. had but few years previous
been the ultima thule of kingly wonder.
Beyond this, this release of grandeur and of
power, men believed none could go. Hence,
in 1860, the disputes and dissensions be-
the Elizabeth and Mary were but slight
breezes over the ocean of event, in the OBJ
servation of the student of history. Yet
not so thought Elizabeth, and the mourning
heart of Mary believed hers the saddest lot
that ever came to crowned woman. The
hour was one of controversy. Beza and
Lorraine disputed at Hoissy. The Council
OF Trent held its third sitting. The terrible
hand OF the lnquisition revealed its blood,
and amidst all this the gentle Melancthon
died. -....
The lovely Mary sought an interview with
Elizabeth, and the two queens were to meet
on the Border. What wealth of romantic
story this interview would have written on
the annals of that land of legend! The
English queen feared that fascination would
follow the gazing of English mobiles upon
the Scottish lady, and the tryst was broken,
and thus this year gathered the darkest hour
of Elizabeths reign.
SIXTEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY.
When 1860 came, England, the represent
ative of civilization, was governed neither
by king, protector, lords, or commons. The
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-04-20

On Monday, man and woman were ar
raigned in the Criminal Court at Boston,
on charge of adultery. The man pleaded
not guilty, and the woman responded: In
the sight Of my God and my conscience,
am not guilty, but in the sight Of the law
am guilty." The counsel for the woman
stated that she was lahoring under delusion
induced by Spiritualism; plea of not guilty
was entered, and the case was set down for
trial.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-04-20

The Bath Times thinks it bad sign for
bachelor lawyer, when he gets up to speak
in Court, to draw woman's night cap from
his pocket on which to wipe his nose, think
ing it white handkerchief The strings
are apt to be noticed, and to awaken dn-
pleasant suspicious.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-04-20
THE PARSON.
BY G.. q. CLARK.

When was young, and fond of noise,
And wore my first gray homespun jacket,
And fought. stout battles with the boys.
And filled my fathers house with racket;
Our well-bel0ved pastor died,
And left behind him scores of weepers-
Stout pillars of the church, long tried.
AS well as lesser prOps-and sleepers.
He was patriarch, wise and gray,
One of the old-time Christian scholars;
Who cheered affliction's weary way,
And gave tn oppressed advice-and dollar:
The matrons' love for him, at last,
Sublimed almost to veneration,
For he'd baptised one half the past
And all the present generation.
Outside the church, the good man held
A comprehensive supervision,
And village quidnuncs were compelled
To bow before his calm decision.
Though party strife might rage and swell,
Or skeptics raise some knotty questions,
There came no storm he could not quen,
No doubt too grave for his digestion.
do remember we'll the scene,
When, all the congregation seated,
He closed the book with reverent mien,
And twice the pregnant text repeated;
And then, as influenced from above,
His heart with holy themes expanding,
Appealed to Faith and Christian Love,
As we'll as human understanding.
His looks, his tones, his earnest ways,
Form one of mem0ry's pleasing pictures,
AS he, in strong but homely phrase,
Impaired hope or uttered structures.
The velvet cap he always wore,
Whene'er he thumped the pulpit cushion,
Loomed like beacon from the shore,
To warn us sinners from perditi0n.
The best of men cross must bear
So Providence or Fate contrive it;
Of private griefs he had his share,
And some that were not quite so private.
He might conceal the smoldering fire
Of mental or domestic trial,
But troubles with the wrangling choir
Were patent as their own bassviol.
OF course, there was among his charge,
One busy, meddling, ancient maiden,
Who, like fireship, rOamed at large,
With furtive stores of scandal laden.
She scattered brands of discord free,
She slandered and annoyed the pars0n,
Till all agreed she ought to be
Indicted for constructive arson.
On Wednesday nights he always made
To US quiet pastoral visit;
So, when the bell his touch betrayed,
My mother never asked, "Who is it,"
But wheeling out the easy chair,
With its inviting arms of leather,
She laid his pipe, with thoughtful care,
And steel tobacco-boX together.
Those genial times were mellow ripe,
When folks were not inclined to bicker,
If ministers enjoyed pipe
And slipped social glass of liquor
So while his cheerful features glowed,
And smoke wreaths circled to the ceiling,
His talk in streams of wisdom flowed,
Like waters from fOunt of healing.
We loved the man, revered him, too
As who did not that ever knew him?
His pety and kindness drew,
With cords of love, all classes to him.
His praise by men need not be Tipped,
To make our sorrOwing hearts beat faster,
For memory holds secret crypt
Wherein is shrined our sainte pastor.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-04-20

WILLIAM SPRAGUE, the Governor elect
of Rhode Island, is only about twenty-eighs
years Of age. / He is a son Of AMAsA
SpRAauE, who was murdered about seven
teen years ago, bya man named GoRDoN,
and nephew of the Hon. WV. SPRAaur,
formerly Governor of the State, and Sena.
tor in Congress.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-03-24
TELEGRAGS.
CONVERSATIONAL


WASHINGTON, March 23.-SENArE-Mr. Pugh intro
duced bill relative TO the Judicial System Of Utah
Ga motion of Mr.. Biglcr, the Patent Office bill was
made the special order OF the day. for Wednesday
On motion Of Mr. Latham, the Secretary of the Int
rior was directed by resolution TO furnish the SeDa
with the report Of the Superintendent of Indian Affairs
in California relative to Indian depredatOns in that
State, in 1852.
On motion of Mr. Brown resolution was adopted in
sirdetng the Committee on Public Lands TO inquire into
the expectancy OF cedng the States the public lands
lying therein.
Mr. Ioombs reported bill for the relief of residents
Of the Houmas grant
bill was passed to settle the title to lands along the
boundary line between Georgia and Florida.
The Private Calendar was considered and several bills
passed.
Adjourned till Monday
HoVsE-Nothing but private bills were considered.
The postal committee have oSt unanimously resov-
ed 10 restore all the inland oil service which
tailed by the Post Office Department in Consequence OF
the failure of the Appropriation bill last session.
Adjourned tiI Monday