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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

A characteristic story Of Ben Wade ia just
now circulating about town. There are a
good many piteous looking beggars in this
city. MIR. Wade always keeps plenty oil
change in his pockets, SO that he can satisfy
their appeals handily. The other day be wa.
walking with Senator Fessenden, when tbey
were arrested by charitable appeal. Wade
drew out handful Of change, and let the
oeggar take piece. Az they passed on,
Fessenden demonstrated with him on the
practice Of such liberalty, saying that it en-
couraged idiencss, and besides, the appli-
Giants were not often worthy, or as destitute
as they appeared. Wade replied, pensively,
swell, suppose they amt. Bat then, Idon'l
care. DIN 'em, lie. 'em have good time,
A good story Of the old fellow, that 20,
circulated during the campaign Of l84S, has
Just been told in nv hearing, which GONE
may possibly have heard before, though
never have. Through his region (the West.
ern Ressrve) 1t VAS matter Of some surprise
that 90 strong an assi-slsvery man as be
should 60 for Gen. Taylor. A friend remon.
strated with him one day, setting before him
the gross Inconsistency Of man like him
supporting STAKEHOLDER for President 81
know II looks little odd" said he, "bu,
then, he is good old Wing, and / dom,
want to see him crucifed between two suot
thieves az General Cas- and Martin Van Blu
rem, any how"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

| EprToKs GATE Cirr--As the season TO
planting the sugar cane Of the North 10 a
hand, | desire, through your paper, to re
move some objections which are raise,
against IL.
LIST. The syrup, when reduced to prope
consistency, is generally scorchsd.
This objection can BIO removed by applying
The heat to part, emily, OF the bottom Of th,
boiler. My experiments, made in the las
few weeks, have demonstrated, that 80 mucl
OF the bottom as equals one-third Of til.
evaporating surface msy be exposed to til.
FIRE without any danger. A larger exposure
would hasten reduction, and perhaps with
equal safety. The vessel used by me was .
sheet-iron pan, but the same result may be
obtained in the same way by the use of any
other boiler. The juice may be reduced, in
bulk, three-fourshs before danger Of scoroh-
ing begins. Observe the above rule after
wards, and this objection will cease to exist.
I'd. The syrup 10 not we'll clarified.
If tho juice 10 brought to boil, and we'll
SKINNED, then allowed to settle thirty min
utes, and then strained through thick cloth,
this objection will cease. Swimming is ser
viceable in every stage of ebullition; liquid
albumen may also be used to advantage; but
they will not dispense with the necessity Of
straining il freedom from impurities is ex-
pected.
Any person can raise..the cane, land extract
the juice with pair of wooden rollers, il
unable to buy an iron mill, and then with
any pot or kettle we'll cleaned, skinner, a
few eggs, and good cloth he may supply
himself with good article Of syrup, and
perhaps sugar.
Great care, however, should be taken to
get good seed. 1t easily mixes and rapidly
deteriorates. have few bushels for gra-
tuitous distribution at my house, on the Mis-
sissippi Rapids, half way between Keokuk
and Monsrose, which believe are pure.
| intend to plant more this year than here
tofore. will also plant few acres OF the
African Imphee, supposed by some to be q
better variety Of sugar cane than the Sor-
ghum, especially in saccharine matter.
Respectfully,
FRANK RATTIN2Ep
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23
WINTER DAVIS.

Winter Davis is one of the notabilitiss of
the House. He is a man somewhat above
the average height, straight, finely proper.
toned, with round, handsome face. His
hair ,is short, and carefully combed. He
wears a reddish brown moustache. with no
whiskers. 10 clad 10 sober brown, garm ents
plain. but carefully cut and nicely fitting
Every look, step, position, 10 studied and
precise. There lie q neat, unadorned ele.
gance in bis dress, with q firm and manly
countenance and form, but fonpish stiffness
OF manner, as if every motion was made by
role. lie is as clean, clear and elegant
IN speech as in appearance; as neat and me-
thodical in oratory Is in apparel; in argu-
ment and understanding 10 as vigorous and
symmetrical as in person. He shows little
inclination to take an active part in the prso-
teal business of legislation, and seldom in
terferes, though, if be chose to do so, bis
talent and readiness would make him one of
the most useful members of the House.
whenever he does speak, he always CON-
mands attention, and 10 one Of the very few
who, when il is known that he 10 to make q
act speech, on any occasion of interest, can
FIJI the house.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

What this body Of men would do in the
coming election, has been subject of specu-
lation, and Of considerable interest. Their
line Of conduct has been definitely settled
MIR. Forney has promised Douglas that If he
was nominated he tForney) would support
him. AT q meeting lately held, at which
nearly all of them were present, they decided
that they would support Douglas, if nomi-
mated, but that they would not support any
other man whom the Charleston Convention
might nominate. So, that settles that matter.
Whether Hickman Was present al the confer
ence or not, cannot say.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

SrRScrKLD, Mo-, April 20.-The Over
land Mail Coach, with San Francisco dates
to March 30h, arrived here about three
O'Clock this morning.
The emigration to the Washn mines 10 in.
creasing. II 10 believed that m average OF
6fty people leave San Francisco daily for
the mines, and emigration j. proportionatsly
large from all parts OF the State. There ID
danger that tho stock Of provisions in Carson
Valley cannot be kept up TO the warts Of th q
rapidly increasing population, - the roads
over the mountains arc in very bad condition.
and transportation on merchandise 10 twenty
i've to thirty dollars per cwt. Flour Ut Car
son Valley has advanced TO City dollars per
cMk
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23
HUHHICANE I'm TERRE HAUTE.
Engine House Of the Il. Il C. r. n. In RE-
tns- Houses Unroofsd, Trains Upset, &c.


/ From the Terrs Haute Express, April I7th.l
The heaviest part Of the storm passed over
the south part Of the city, and was mos,
| frightful in ito devastation.
| The large engine house OF the Evansville
| and Charlottesville Railroad was entirely de-
stroyed, and 10 . mass OF ruins. A German
| named Michael Kuhardt was instantly killed,
being terribly mangled about the head and
face. There were Ave engines and car in
the house, the damage to.whioh has not been
ascertained. The dwelling OF John Kirkman.
engineer on the Il. i @. r. r., was unr0ofed,
| and one side torn out. A part Of Henry
Stekeman's house was blown down. Consid.
cradle damage Was done TO A. p. Voorhees,
dwelling by pieces OF timber and brisk blows
from the engine house, o distance Of 300
yards. A train consisting OF two passenger
cars and one baggage ear OF the K. 4 @. r.
r. was turned o~er on its side. A target at
q switch on the same road was crushed by
the flying timbers from the engine house, .
distance Of thousand yards. Rager's ice
house was unroofed; Aaggerty & Msloney's
candle factory was demolished Simpson 4
Co.'s bookbindery was unroofed, and the
belfry OF the Catholic Church was blown ov-
or, and lies in a mass of ruins across Fifth
street. We have heard, also, than several
persons had limbs broken in the south east
part Of the city. w. s. Cooper's house Was
more or less injured, and we fear more dam
age has been done, OF which We are not yet
apprised. A most miraculous escape from
death, or more frighsful injury, WAS that Of
an employee ON the railroad, who seeing that
be could not escape from the falling building,
turned large box over himself and escaped.
LATER.
Since writing the above we have been over
the ruins in the regien OF Hager's ice house.
In addition to the foregoing We found Peter
Phillips house blown to pieces, J. NJ. Davis
house shattered and furniture demolished
Leanier Warren's house blown over, his arm
broken and head injured his child was ia
ken from it's crib, covered with rubbish, fast
asleep and unipjured. William Wollen's
house is q sightless mass of ruins, piled up
two rods. from the foundation his wife and
two children slightly injured. Widow Mur-
rsy's house blown from its foundation 18
inches; Alexander Thomas house moved
James McCruskey' shop utterly demolshed
Vests new house a mass Of ruins; Joseph
Parsons stable entirely destroyed; Walter
s. Cooper's new house utterly destroyed,
some pieces of timber blown one hundred
Yards and stuck endwse in Hager's ice house;
Ned O'Brian's house moved from the found
alton James O'Connel's new house utterly
demolished. Loss much greater than ut frat
estimated-wiil fall little short Of $50 900.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

SENArE.-Mr. King stated that the Senate
lnvestig ating Committee was ready to renort.
and moved the printing Of 1000 extra copies
OF the testimony. Adopted.
HoUsE.-The House went into COMMITTEES
on the Senste's amendment OF the Aili5sry
Academy bill, authorizing the employment
in Texas OF mounted volunteers.
Senate amendment was rejected, SO to 9.
The amendment reducing the term Of study
at West Point to four years was adopted and
the committee rose.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23
mr. Buchananss Letter 50 H. u.
walker.
New YORK, April 10.


The Tribune's correspondence contains Mr..
BuChRBaE's celebrated letter OF July 18th,
1857, to Robert j. Walker, then Governor
of Kansas, in regard to the submission Of
the Lsoompton Constitution to the people OF
Kansas. Mr.. Buchanan says: "You may
judge with what satisfaction we received an
account of the proceedings of the National
Democratic Convention held at Lecompton
on the Sd inst. The point on which your
own success depends, 10 the submission OF
the Constitution to the people OF Kansas, and
by the people | mean--and | have no doub,
you mean-the real bona fds residents who
have been long enough in the Territory to
identify themselves with it's fate. On this
question OF submitting the Constitution to
the bona fds residents OF Kansas, l am will
ing to stand or fall. It's the principle OF the
Kansas Nebraska Bill-ths principle OF Pop.
ular Sovereignty, and the principle OF the
foundation OF all popular governments. The
more it 10 discussed the stronger it will be-
como. Should the Convention of Kansa.
adopt this principle all will be sestled har.
moniously"
In another portion of his letter, Mr.. Blu
chanan reiterates this doctrine, saying: 81
would advise you to make the great princi
pie OF the submission of the Constitution Il
the bona fde residents Of Kansas conspicu
ously prominent. In this you will be ire.
sistabie. With the question Of climate, eve.
ry person is acquainted, and the more yor
insist upon that, the moro will our OPP ).
nents urge that we are violating the princi.
Piles Of non interference, at the foundation
OF the kansas and Nebraska bill"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

DIS M0SNHBs Iowa. &ebh Me1cn, AooN
pursuant 10 0 -ote of the majority of the under
signed Committee, the Republicans Of Iowa will
.ssombls By their delegates in State Convention,
AZ iva crry, on WEDNESDAY, THE Esd DAT or
M.r 1850, at Ill o'clock A. M. for the nomination
az state officers to be elected ut the November cleo
tion Of this year; fer the nomination of presiden.
tial electors; aAd for the transaction OF all other
business which may come before the Convention.
III liz also called for the purpose OF ratfying the
nominees and r 'nttarm OF the National Republican
Convention to be he'd st Chicago on the 10th of
MAJ.
The ratio of representation win be one deIega te
for every organis ID county, and one delegate for
each one hundred Votes fraction thereof exceed
ing one.half, cast for Hon. s. j. Kirkwood for
Cover nor, at the last state election.
JOHN A KASSoN, Chairman.
H.M HoXTE, Secretary.
II. l.. b. CLAsKK, Mt. Pleasant,
C. h. SrosE, Council Bluffs,
VIZ. LouGHRIDGE, Oskalooss,
THoA A. DaUMsoxD, Vinfon,
Alb. r. HILpsKra, ST. Charles City,
j. nj. NEwcoHB, Bloomfield,
w. III. BlGxLow, Sioux City,
JAnss TMonrsorus, Davenport,
Ill. A. WILrsE, Dubuque,
L. L. PEAsK. Fort Dodge.
Republican State Central Committee
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23
Especial Dispatch TO the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Important from Washiugsuu.
ATTEMPT TO TMPEACH THE PRESIDENT
The NATURALIZATION FRAUD.
WASHINGTON. AnriI ]

WASHINGTON, April Is.
The Covode investigation is daily bringing
forth some new feature. There is even now
some talk of an attempt being made to i'm
peach the President.
The point which will be submitted to the
Senate 10 merely on rumor which has not
yet shaped itself, that the President, through
his own accord and by the exercise Of his
pecuniary means,9 was mixed up with the fall
si6cation OF fraudulent naturalization papers
to an extent which materially conduced to
carry Pennsylvania in the Presidential con-
test OF 1856
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23
MORE poRrRArrs-ErHRRrncw.

That gentleman with dark brown hair and
whiskers, square forehead, 10 sheepsgray
pants and black coat, of average flesh and
height, firmly knit and active constitution,
who never can cit five minutes in place, but
is perpetually moving about, now addressing
q hasty question to this man, and now max
ing some vigorous remarks to that, 10 the
most active and influential of the South
Americans, Emerson Ethsridge. He has
one Of the most sanguine, ardent tenpera-
ments that 10 often met with. Nothing ner-
vous or feeble about him; but we'll consti-
tutsd body and mind quivering with life and
energy in every fibre. Solid and strong in
intellect, quick az lightning, experienced,
we'll Informed, with good knowledge Of
law, literature and human nature, keen and
vigorous in logic, with ready use of good
nervous English, master of the most trench
ant sarcasm, but pointing every sarcastic
alluson with subtle and provoking humor,
independent and outspoken, hating Democ-
facy with an intense hatred, a statesman in
spirit and understanding, a valiant and pat
riotic either, Tennessee, il the confusion
OF politics or the excitement OF the hour per-
mts him to withdraw from the halls Of Con-
gress, will lose one OF the most faithful, en-.
ergetic, competent and influential legislators
she ever had here, and is tolerably certain to
belittle her reputation in his successor.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

eT-lt Was discovered on Saturday that
the prisoners in the Jail at this place, were
making preparations for an escape. They
hadworked hole nearly through the partition
between cell and the hall, intending to push
themselves through at q convenient opportu-
nifty, take the keys from the guard, and make
their esoape.--[Ft. Mad. Plaindealer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

kusAwAr.-A span Of horses ran away
with wagon in Fl. Madison on Wednesday.
"Tom," ayoung man employed in Holxburg-
er's shop, was thrown out. His thigh was
badly fractured, and he was otherwise seri-
ously injured.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23
WASHINGTON, April 10, 1860.
wws~p cw muw nurAr~.r~

The Democratic cauldror is seeshing and
Kissing as il ii were full of vipers, -cery
like % If il were. The Douglasitss are
"bloviating'' stupendously. In fact, they
seem to consider that line Of conduct as the
secret Of their power and the only means of
success. Long experience has made them
great adopts In the art. Every new recruit
of delegates to the North adds to their lung
and swagger.powe With every day they
grow more confident of success. But the
other faction seems also to increase in assn
rance, and feel more certain OF defeating
him. Personal feeling and the interest of
the game 10 rapidly intensifying.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

WAsHrHoT,s, April loth.-The Senate to-
day confirmed the appointment OF Frank
Wooten, AZ Secretary Of State, for Utah.
The COMMITTEES on Elections have report
ed in favor OF Mr.. Howard, Rep, against
Mr. Cooper, the citing member In the Mich
igAn contested ease.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

LEAvENWoRTH, April Ii.
The Pixies Peak Express, from Denver the
18th, arrived here last night, with 98, 900 in
gold, per messenger.
The second outgoing Pony Express Was
met ct O'Fallon's Bluffs.
Emigrants were arriving at the gold region
rapidly, and preparations for mining were be-
ing rapidly carried forward.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

CoNvIcrKp.-Charles g. Reader, the young
man formerly employed as clerk in the post
aface at Hannibal, No., and committed to
Jail two or three months since, on Two charges
OF robbing the U. S. Mail, was recently tried
and convicted in the u. S. Circuit Court, and
sentenced to twenty years in the pententiary.
1t IL thought be will hardly live the time ont.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23
AUDITORS OFFICE IOWA.

Dss MONIES, March 10, 1850.
II Is HEREBY CERTIFIED, That on the srd
i day Of February, 1850, = sworn statement was
6ied in this offioe, showing the condition of the
Humboldt Fire Insurance Company, located at
New York City, in the State of New York, on the
hrst day of January, 1850, in accordance with the
provisions Of an Act of the General Assembly Of
the State OF Iowa, entitled IAN Act In relation to
Insurance Companies" approved January 18th.
1857, and an Act amendAtory thereto, approved
February 9th, 1858 that said statement shows that
said Company is possessed Of the requisite amount
VI capital, and invested rs required by Law.
Authority 10 therefore given to the above named
Company to transact business Of Insurance in this
State, In accordance with the laws thereof until
the 3lst day Of January, A. ID. 1861.
II is also certified, that VIM. L.. WOOD,
Of Keokak. has been duly appointed by said Com
papy their lawful Agent and Attorney for the
County Of Lee, with full power to take risks OF
Insurance therein, and service Of pro-
cess, rs provided by law, on his ding with the
Clerk Of the District Court in and for said county
: certified copy Of the statement on fle In thin
once.
1t Ia further certified that the attached 10 trne
and correct copy Of the said stat cment.
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, / have hsrsuntc
49, set my hand and andxed my seal Of ofics
LIZ this sixteenth day OF March, eighteen hun
49, dred and sixty. ]. w. CAfTELL,
Auditor Of State.
ap21d2w BY d. ELLrsoH, Deputy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

AsorugR DuEL.-it was reported in Wash.
ipgton on the Goth that r. j. Walker had
challenged Attorney General Black, because
Black had declared that President Buohan.
ans letter to Walker was forgery. Judge
Black declines to accept the challenge.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

II In hereby certified that the foregoing is true
and correct copy of the Statement Of the Humboldt
Fire Insurance Company, except Schedules of in-
vestments. Said Statement bearing date Of De-
cember 3lst, 1859.
49, In TESTIMONY WHEREOF have hereunto
LIS set my hand and afix ed my seal of Office,
~ this 9th day of February, $50.
j. w. CATIELL,
Auditor of State.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

u Bartlett, one OF the two horse thieves
recently committed TO Jail in Council Bluffs,
committed suicide shortly after being inoar
cerated, by taking laadunum.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

FoR PrKg's PEAK.-We learn from the O.
maha (Nebrasks, Republican, that 22l m en-,
having with them rs wagons, crossed the
Terry ~ that place, on their way to Pixies
Peak, from April 4, to April 10, inclusive
one week.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

Iowa STATE MEDICAL SocIRrY.-Thsis So
olety VIII hold its next annual meeting in
Onbnque on Wednesday May 9th.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

Near Ksokuk, Leo County, Iowa, on the 3eth
che 34th year of his age.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

STEAn PLow.-M essrs. Steen d Robards
Oh Hannibal, Mo-, have invented q steam
piow. IL was tried few days ago and ID
said to work we'll.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

GTA statue OF Henry Clay was inaugu-
rated in New Orleans on the 18th, with great
pomp and ceremony
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

TnK LONDON TInxs, ia consequence Of the
abolition OF the penny stamp and paper du.
ties, bias reduced it's price from ten cents to
four cents per copy. 1t expects to reach q
daily circulation Of 100000.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

piKK's FxAK.-The Des Moines Journal
says that 600 teams hase already passed
through that city on their way to the Peak
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

HOMESTEAD BiLL.-The Committee on Pub
Inc Lands have reported to the Senate sub.
stitute for the Homestead Bill, providing
that no one but the head OF family shall be
allowed the benefits of the act, and that, On
entering quarter section Of land, be shall
pay for 1t Is cents per acre, instead OF re-
ceiying il free.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23
PaTlnr rshbp Notice

PaTlncrshbp Notice.
THE undersigned have this Day formed 90
l. partnership for the purpose Of mining and buy
Ing aud selling Coal The business wall her cafter
be conducted In the name Of X. r. PLATT CO.
April 70, 1860. Il. !. PLAT.
DIT r. JOHN 7. PLATT.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-23

In April, 1854, Keokuk was situated at
the head of the Mississippi river and at the
foot Of the Dss Moines Valley. In 1860, i,
occupies precisely the same situation. In
1854 il was the Gate Of Iowa. Ii 10 just the
same now. In April 1854 the population
was $500. Now it Is full 10000 il not
more. Then there was not q good business
house beyond Fifth street, and hardly a
comfortable dwelling, and indeed scarcely
any dwelling at all, 10 oil that section north
Of High street and west Of fourth. Now any
one can see what there is, and that among
the dwellings there are very many that would
do credit to any city.
In the beginning Of 1854, the entire whole
sale business Of the previous year was esti-
mated ut one million and a half OF dollars.
Now, that business probably reaches two
millions. Then the City was running 10 debt
just as fast as it could. Now it 10 doing just
the reverse. Then, il had unlimited credit.
Now, it has none, and precisely for that rea-
son is indefinitely, II not infinitely, better
of than il was then. Credit was the curse
OF the City. Now, she don't ask any, and
DON'T want any. Business has returned to
first principles. IL 10 done now on solid
basis. We are dealing in facts now, and
not in fancies.
And our facilities are immeasurab!y in
creased over those OF 1854. Then, We had
not one foot Of railroad. Now We have near
ly hundred miles. Then, we had one pork
packing house. Now, VIC have four large,
complete, and extensive establishments -
Then, we occasionally got wagon load OF
very poor coal at 20 to rs cents q bushel.-
Now, We have tons of it brought to town ev-
cry day by rail, and are supplying any mum
Der OF boats, besides the city demand.
And thus me might continue to carry out
the parallel, or rather the contrast. Wewil
add ehiT enc more: TFhvu, spsuuiat0rs wsFs
beginning to rush in, hoping and expecting
to make fortunes 10 day and without work
Now, the spectators are all cleaned out, and
have gone of bowling. Now, safe, solid,
working men occupy the ground, and they
will surely, II not rapidly, develop In I
healthy way the genuine, undeniable and
immense resources and advantages OF tn,
city.