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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-07-27
UNSURPASSED
iii AIR TONIC

fIsHIS preparation possesses the peculiar proper
1 ty OF restoring the buman Ii air ADa csus es the
Hair TO assume the color 1t possessed before il
turned gray lie strengthens the III air axd keeps
glossy and clean. Nothing can excel this prepare
ton MS IL effects the ration of the hair BY ats
action at tar roots. Prepared and soils by
GKO cABUS,
Two doors above the Billing House,
jeSdkwly Keokuk, lows,
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NApIER's ESTIMATE OF MILITARY CLIO
RY.-Ninctccn long letters from Lord El-
lonborough! He has mAjc me Governor
of Scinde, with additional pay; and he
has ordered the captured guns to be cast
into triumphal column, with our name
[ wish he would let me go back to my
wife and girls, it would be me more to me
than pay, glory and honors. This is glo-
ry is it? Yes. Nine princes have sur
rendered their swords to me on the field
of battle, and their Kingdoms have been
conquered by me, and attached to my
own country. Well, all the glory that
can be desired is mine, and l care so little
for it, that, the moment l can, all shall
be resigned, to live quietly with my wife
and girls no honor or riches rcpays me
for absence from them. Otherwise, this
sort of life is life to me; is agreeable, as 1t
may enable me do good to these poor pco-
plc. Oh if I can do any good thing to
serve them where so much blood has
been shed in acculsed war. l shall be hap
py. May l never sec another shot fired
IIorrid, horrid war! Yet, how it wins
upon and hartlcns one when in command.
No young man can resist the temptations,
defy him; but thirty and sixty arc diff
fercnt.-LJc ana Opinions Of General Sir
Charles James Napier.
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SINGULAR AgITnMETIcAL FAcT.-Any
number Of figures you may wish TO multi
ply by 5 will give the same result if dlvl-
dcd by 2, a much quicker operation; but
YOU must remember to annex Il cipher to
the answer when there is no remainder,
and when there is a remainder, whatever
it may be, anncxa 5 TO the answer. Null
tiply 464 by ), and the answer will be
1920; divide the same number by ,, and
you have 2322, and as there is no remain
der, you add IL cipher. Now, take 357,
and multiply by >, the answer is 1875.
On dividing this by ., there is lis and IL
remainder; you, therefore, place & 5 at
the end Of the line. and the result iSagain
1885.
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IpLENEss.-Ninc-tcnths Of the miscrics
and vices Of manhood proceed from idle
ness; with men Of quick minds to whom
it is especially pcrncious, this habit is
commonly the fruit Of many diSappoint-
mcnls and schemes oft balllcd; and mon
fail in their schemes not so much for The
want Of strength, us from the ill-dircction
of it. The weakest living creature: by
concentrating his powers upon single
object, can accomplish something; the
strongest, by disposins his over many
may fail to accomplish anything. The
drop, by continual falling, borcs its passage
through the hardest rocll-thc hasty tor
rent rushcs over it with hidcous uproar
and leaves no trace behind.
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To CURE a CoLD.-Upon going to bed,
rub the entire stomach, brisllly and forci-
bly, with Il large coarsc towel dipped in
lullcwarm water or if the patient has
been ACCUSTOMED to it, the water may be
cold. This should be kept up until rich
crimson glow pcrvadcs the skin; alter
which thoroughly dry the surface, and
then anoinl with pure fresh lard; bcingby
no means economical Of the quantity ap-
piled. After the above prescription has
been carefully carried out, burn the feet
awhile to Il fire, then drink n cup ofstrong
ginger or pepper te;l-get to bed-so to
sleep, and wake up in the morning well.
A most excellent and simple remedy for
colds is powdered gum arabic snntfcd up
The nostris, frequently through the day:
until acomplctc mucilaginous coat is form
cd upon the irritatcd mucous surface. We
have seen this remcd dy relieve the most
troublesome catalrh in twenty-iour hours.
1ttantd Hygicnic JonrnM.
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NATIONS WITHOUT FlnE.-Accorling
to Pliny, fire was for Il long time unknown
to some of the ancient Egyptians; and
when Exodus Qhe celebrated astronomer
showed it to thcm, they were in absolute
rapture. The Persians, Phenicans,
Greeks, and several other nations ac-
knowledged that their ancestors were
once without the use of fire, and the Chi
nese confess the same of their progcnitors.
Pompanius, Mela. Plutarch, and other
ancient authors speak of nations who: at
the time they wrote, knew not the use Of
fire, or had but just learned it. Facts Of
the same kind arc also attcsted by several
modern nations. The Inhabitants of the
Marian Islands, which were discovered
in 1851, had no idea of fire. Never was
astonishmcnt greater than theirs when
they saw it on the descent of Magellan
in one of their islands At first they be-
lievcd it was some kind of animal that
stuck to and fed upon wood The inhabi-
tants of the PHILIPPINE and Canary Islands
were formerly equally ignorant. Africa
presents, even in our OWE day, some ma
tions in this state.
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q Let Ne Kiss Him for His Mother"

As Sung By Mrs. Mary and al's' E"''ae Sa"ey
Let me kiss him for his mother,
Let me kiss his youthful brow;
I will love him rs mother,
And seek her blessing now.
Kind friends have soohcd his pillow
Have watched his every care;
Beneath the weeping willow,
OH lay him gently there.
Cnonus-Slcep, dearest, sleep!
love You rs Il brother;
Kind friends around you weep
I've kissed you for your mother
Let me kiss him for his mother,
Though left stranger here,
She has loved him as none other,
| feel her blessing here.
Though cold that form lies sleeplng'
Sweet angels watch around;
Dear friends are near thee, weeping
Oh. lay him gently down.
Cnonus-Sleep, dearest, sleep, SC.
Let me kiss him for his mother,
Or pcrchance sister dear,
If father or brother,
know their blessings here.
Lei me kiss him for his mother,
1t will soothe her after years;
Farewell, dear stranger brother,
Our requiem, our tears.
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TuE BLESSED IloME.-IIome To be at home is
the wish of the seaman on stormy seas and lonely
watch. Home is the wish of the soldier, and ten
der visions mngle with the troubled dreams OF
trench and tented field Where the palm tree
waves its graceful plumcs, and birds Of Jewclicd
lustrc flash and Kicker among gorgeous flowers,
the exile sits staring upon Vacancy Il tar away
home lies upon his heart and borne upon the
wings of fancy over intervening seas and lands, he
has gone away home, and hears the lark singing
above his fathers fields, and sees his fair-haired
brother, with light foot and childhooFs elee
chasing the butterfly by his native stream. And i'll
his hest hours home his own sinless homc 4 home
with his Father above the starry sky, will be the
wish of every Christian lie looks around
him--the world is full OF suffering; he is dis
iresscd by its sorrows and yexcd with its sins He
looks within him-hc fn,s much III his own cor
rupions to gricvc for. In the language of - heart
rcpellcd, gricycd, vcxcd, he often turns his eyes
upward, saying, ." would not live always" No.,
not for all the gold of the worlds mincs-not for
all the pearls Of her ses-not for all the pleasures
of her tlshy frothy cup--not for MI the crowns OF
her kngdoms-wouId | live here always Like u
bird about to migrate TO those sunny lands where
10 winter sheds her SHOWS, strips the grove, or
binds the dancing streams he will often in spirit
be pluming his wing for the hour of his flight to
glory--Gathrie.
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OVER ELEVEN HUNDRED Free NEGnoEs

OVER ELEVEN HUNDRED FREE .NEGRoEs
FOR SALE.-On Thursday, in front of the
Court House, eleven hundred and ninety
three free negroes will be offered for sale,
for IL sufficient time to enable them, by
their allowance per diem, to pay their
taxes Some of these negroes are indebt-
cd as much as s25 to the city, and as they
generally sell for ten cents day, their
value will no doubt be made out Of them.
Petersburg (Va) Express.
Hox WIN. L. YAscEY.-This gallant tribune of
the people has agreed TO place himself, after this
month, at the disposal of the National Democratic
Committee, which will appoint for him to speak in
all the large cities of Pennsylvania and New Jer-
sey, and also in Boston and New York. The peo-
pie of the North will thus have an opportunity OF
seeing and hearing man whom, through the mis-
representation of the tripartie opposition, they
have been impressed to regard as n "mon;irnm
horenduu." Mr.. Yancey will speak for himself,
tion of inc integrity of hi position as q true
friend to the Constitution
We predict for him the largest audiences ever
assembled at the North.
DEATH FROM LIGnTSING.-W regret TO announce
the death of Mr.. John E. White, worthy young
man of our district, who was killed by lightning,
ut his residence, near Stoney Point, on Tuesday
evening, the 7th inst. He had taken refuge from
the rain in the barn which was struck by light
nng-the fluid in its passage setting fire to the
building. The body was very much burnt, before
it could be rescued He was young man of ex-
cellcnt moral character, and very much respected
by all who knew him.-Independent Press.
ANOTHER WHrsKBY CUnE.--On Monday n Sus-.
quehanna township farmer was bitten by veno-
nous snake. The whiskey cure Was promptly re-
sorted to, and proved successful as usual, saving
the mans lfe Whiskcy is q certain remedy, for
snake bite; upon the principle, we presume, that
one counteracts the effects of her.-Hdrrisbarg
Telegraph.
A witty man can make a jest; q wise
man can take one.
DIcg.-Thc best throw witlrtIlc dice is,
to throw them away-Old P1vverb.
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John Randolph's Advice.

When John Randolph was in London
he wrote to gentleman who married his
f;,voritc ncicc In it was the following
advice.
Have no dealings that can possibly be
avoided with your neighbors. The disre-
gard Of this caution will certainly lead to
squabbles and strife.
Take no receipt on loose pieces of pa
per- Carry rcceipt-book inyour pocket
and take all receipts in it; if you arc afraid
Of Iosiirg it keep it in your desk Always
have the receipts witnessed when practi-
cable.
Copy, or have copied all you' bills in Il
book, so that yon must at glance sec the
cost OF any article Or branch Of expense.
Without accurate accounts: you may fast
fall behind-hand.
What voyage would ship make with
out observation or reckoning? You are
now embarked on u voyage Of life; with
out IL good lookout you may be cast away.
Form no ntimaccs with your neigh
bors under Il seven years acquaintance.
The rigid observation Of my own maxms
did not prevent i'll blood between some Of
my ncighbors and myself Ny maXms
preserved me from strife and loss by
those. With the rest ! was on the best
of terms.
Economy-thc adapting Of your sup
plies iudiciously to the intended end--this
is gift of God 1t cannot be taught, at
last. I have tried to learn it all my life,
without success. Ny mother had it to
perfection.
Frugality.-It is in the power of every
honest man, who means to rotain his hon
ty, tq,irefrain from indulging in expenses
which he cannot afford. A disregard of
this maxim, the result Of their ignorant
indolincc of their own affairs, has ruined
all MY name and race. They did not
know what they could afford, and some, [
fear did not care.
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New Atlantic Telegraph.

The seas, we trust, will soon be cablcd, and the
Globe becirt with telegraph wires. The failure of
The Atlantic telegraph ought not seriously to dis
courage us. 1t indeed demonstrates two things:
that cable can be laid between the old world and
the new and that The clcciric spark can be trans
mittcd from the one to the other. Had the first
steamboat exploded ut tic close of its trip, would
steam navigation have been given up? Had the
first steamship that crossed the Atlantic been
wrecked OH her first voyage, would the idea of
navigating the ocean by steam have been abandon
ed ? a new telegraphic route has been proposed
by Col. Shaffncr between this country and Europe
by way of Labradorc Greenland, Iceland, and the
Farce Islands 1t has been already surveyed by
the colonel who reports that it is free from any
physical difficulties, and calls upon the British
government to make a more careful and authora-
live survey. The advantages of the route arise
from the shortness of the submarine cables. Tile
government survey, it is hoped, may be made, as
it might be justified by the claims ofsciencc alone.
The Danish government has conceded the right OF
laying the lines through Greenland ami the islands.
The European terminus is in the north Scotland,
whence the cable is to be laid to the Faroe Islands,
23O miles thence to Iceland, $50 miles, thence
land line extends to Rcikiayik, town on the wes-
tern coast of the sland thence to the southern
end of Greenland, distance from 500 to 6OO miles /;
thence by land lines from the eastern shore OF
Greenland to Julianshaab; thence Submerged
line leads to IIamions inlet; OH the coast OF La
brador, distance Of 600 mcs thence land lines
proceed to the shores of ST. Lawrence. Such
points it is said, can be chosen for carrying the
line to the land will protect it from disturbance
of icebergs. The water by this route varies from
800 fathoms to 1900. 1t is computed that the
speed of transmission would be twenty words a
minute There are more extensive enterprises on
foot they seem visionary, but there is no setting
limits to the achievements Of science. From
postscript of letter of Colonel Shatfner's we ex'
tract the following: We doing very well, and
hope for success. We sail again for Iceland ant
Grecnland's icy mountains in July. We made
those icy mountains echo with many Mcthod's
hymns, and we will do so again" Everything
that brings the nations together will promote in
tclligence, progress, and happiness --ldroeatc
Journal.
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PROSPECTUS OF
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A Political, Commercial and Litorary journal,

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THE TREAcHERY OF EVE PASSIONS
Evil passions exert a powerful influence
over the understanding; they derangc its
action, and having the art Of self-conceal-
ment, are likely to operate with greater
fatality when least exposed to the notice
of their victim. Of the drunkard, it is
often said that he is poor judge of HIM
self often imagining himself to be sober
when he is not. 1t is very much so with
all the evil passions that prey upon fallen
humanity: they beguilc and deceive, ruin
and destroy, without advertisement Of
their presence except in their results.
They shrink from the blaze Of conscience,
and buIow in the heart.
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The Beautiful.

Come IN the calmness OF the twilight
hour, when the zephyrs play among the
branches of moving trees-whcn the BIRDS
are caroling theirevcning songs-andmu
on earth's beautiful objects. All nature is
lovely, from the blue sky above us to the
springing grass at our feet; from the
mighty ocean to the ripping streamlct
passing gently by among the shrubbcry.
And charming indeed is the cool fragrant
air of the morn, and the gentle breezcs OF
evening. The sparkling ray of the sun,
and the pale silvcry beams of the moon
and stars, that lend their influence to il
lumine our earth arc beautiful. Even the
birds, as they tune their sweet voices,
teach us lesson Of checrfulness-inspire
within our breasts love of the beautiful.
The rosy dimpled-cheelzed child enjoying
it's innocent plays-thc ruby, noble spirited
youth, and even tho aged with heads al
ready blossomed for the grave, each feel
that life has some sunny spots-some
halcyon days. Some may tell Of the dis
appointments, the partings, the bitter
tears; they may tell of death and the
grave; but you who arc good, say, is not
this happy world of ours after all' Do
YOU not remember some bright joyous
day when the world seemed as one pleas
ant drama, and no cloud dimmcd the clear
sky of hope and prosperity? Does not
memory recall the innocent sports OF
childhood, the happy hours spent with
young companions, and the kind friends
who lowered around, strewing our path
with flowers of tenderness and affection
Think of the pleasant smiles, the hours
of sweet communion with the loving ones
of earth, and then join the song of all ma
ture that beauty dwclls in every path.
Yo who say it is bitter cruel, think 0 |!
think again-gazc on all lifc's attractive
objects, taste the pleasure of we'll spent
life, and joyous will be your mcditations,
calm and serene your spirits. Life will
pass as pleasant dream, and death will
only bca q passport to moro genial cline
angels will watt your spirit, on their
glittering- wings to the Elysian fields
above, and their soft strains of music shall
forever fall in sweet accents on your car
Exchange.
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Emulation as Motive to Study.

The intellectual form of sclfshncss is
cumulative ambition; radical disorder IN
our schools and our scholarship. We put
our pupils too much in this race, not that
they may attain common good, but that
they may outstrip each other. 10 DE- DC
wise, to be strong, to be masters OF hfo,
wielders of bright weapons against all
ignorance and wrong-this is not made
the aim-but the poor complaccncy Oh
looking.bach on the rest. A hateiul nr'
is set burning through the fresh CROWNS
of these unsordid breasts, which scorches'
bliobts and blaczcns, wherever its hot
tongue. can find q generous feeling to
sting Why talk Of following lSn0wleas0
for its own sake, if our practice teaches
children to prize it only as ladder OF re,
nown, OF as price paid for applause
But my friends, the moment you carry
your objections to the conductors OF od'l-
cation, they tell you the cumulative plan IS
the only one the previous management ol
thcir scholars allows them to use, with
the least hope of getting out of them any
tolerable amount of work. That is TO
say, the trail of the serpent runs all the
way, from alphabet to diploma-and who
knows how far beyond?
Priospnce proposed system of educa-
ton, by having sweet cakes cut out Ill the
shape of. The letters-the child to eat q
letter as. soon as he had learnt it-and so
until he had devoured and digested the
baked alphabet. One is reminded of this
philosophy of compound nourishment,
when he sees little children made to think
that the only purpose of learning is to be
fattened whether on cakes, money or COM
pliments. Suppose rather, that from the
beginning of his studies, the boy was
made to feel that the grand object them
is uscfufitess to society and the service of
God. Suppose the question put foremost
by the voice offathcr and mother, teachers
anu Uul' "cIc, iio" " eO'i'' '''''o WV
largest life to the welfare of man, and
how to help others to live; how to
tighten the load Of the wrong and op-
pressed; how to raise burdens and cheer
outcasts, and render science the minister
to ovcf@taskcd strength, aud turn discovc-
ry TO The relief of sorrow =
"IIow best to help the slender store,
Itey mend the dwellings of The poor
Hdw gain in life, rs life advances,
Valor and Charity more and more"
The mind can never open into the largest
compass and power under any but the
broadest and highest motives. Nor can
it ever be too soon to expand it by that
ri