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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-12-15
DenIh Of Judge faarpcr

Hon. Alexander Harper, m old and re
speesed citizen Of Gainesville, died a. his res.
idence IN that city Saturday last. lie Was in
the 18th year Of his age.
Judge Harper had been resident Of
lanssviile Tor about forty five years. He
had served az member OF the Legis lature
and - Preslden. Judge Of the judicial Cir
cult in which he was located. lie was three
times elected TO Congress from the district
then composed Of the counties Of Muskinc
um, Guernsey and the district comprising
Muskingum and Licking
The Judge has been infrm for several
years past, and his friends watched with re-
greet the gradual decline Of HE physical and
mental powers. lie hid survived all his
chiaren AND near relatives except two grand
sons. Ills courteous and genslem do.
meanor ~on him many friends indeed. all
whe knew bin intimately, esteemed him
lSsatesman.
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From Warrington.

WARRINGTON, Dec. IL.
Az near as oan be ascertained, the total
population os the States and Territ ries is
81 900 600; therefore the ratio Of rspresen-
tation in the House Of Representatives. will be
abou, $4,000.
MIR. Shubert, the lofg efficient clerk OF the
Patent Office is, by lay, new the acting COM
missioner, and 10 him all the pending busi-
ness will be transferred.
There is no probability OF an appointment
in the place of Mr.. Tnomas, who retired to-
day snd entered upon tho duties Of Sec'y Of
the Treasury.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-12-15

GBV Senator lvtrson, in his speech in the
Senate OF the United States, the other dav,
denounced Governor Houston of Texas. "a n
hoary headed old traitor, and expressed the
hope that some body would assassina,s him.
Senator iverson is great democrat, a
fierce tire-eater, and pink Of chisary, and
consequently, his speech was regarded as an
indication OF high-soned Southern Gentle.
man. Now We hold that man who would
inshgate assassination. has an assassin.
heart, while cowardce alone has curdled il.
base blood. and rendered his own arm impo.
tent to perform the foul deed which he com.
mends to another.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-12-15

RT-CoUGHs.-Th sudden changes Of our
climate are sources Of Pulmonary, Bronchial
and Asthmatic affections. Experience hav-
ing proved that simple remedies often act
speedily and certainly when taken IN the ear
~ stages Of the disease, recourse should ut
once be had TO "BRowN's BRoNcHrAL 1'Ro-
cHEs," or Loxenges, let the Gold, Cough, or
Irritation of the Throat be ever 90 slight, ns
by thu prccaution q moro serious attack may
be eaectually warded off. Public SPIAKEss
and SINGERS will find them effectual for clear
ing and strengthening tho voice. See ad-
vertisement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-12-15
81. Louis Money Market.

The Democrat Of the 18th says:
A little improvement is felt in the money
market to-day, At least the feeling 10 better,
consequent upon more favorable dispatches
from New York, and nothing very unfavor-
able from Washington.
Exchange on the East and South rules at
all rases, from to 10 per cent. premium
Bank checks are l92 premium to regular
customers, in small way; outsiders paid
7(16 premium in bankabe funds, and q
high az 10 Uranium in Illinois currency
Yet, as q general thing, there was not that
difference between currency and banksbla
funds to-day. Some heavy dealers taking
currency at only discount. The range
however, at which currency was sold and
bought, varied from l(12 per cent. The
rejected Illinois money Is still unsaleabls.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-12-15
From the .R,raes war;

ST. LOUIS, Dec. II.
Latest news from ths border 10 to the ef-
feet that Montgomery mas not heen at Mound
CITY for two weeks. Gen. Frost had deter
mined to station three companies Of cavalry
and battery Of artillery q. two points oppo-
site Bourbon and Linn counties, Kansas, to
protect border residents.
The Brigade was to start home on Monday
lRst.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-12-15

The referees in this case have made their
award ~ follows: The soresics on the 6rss
bond are discharged. Those on the second
bond are 10 pay *25, 900, and on The third
bond &29, STA. On the payment Of these
amounts, the suresies are to be discharged
from the peOlties Of the bonds.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-12-15
From scuth Caroilna.

CoLUNBIA, Dec. II.
The third ballot for Governor took place
to-day; Pickens Sc, Johnson As, Jam ison 20,
Rhett %, scattering 8. The bsllotings
ceased to day.
The email poxis increasing here, and
Causes great uneasiness.
There IL . prospect II the Legislature ad.
iourniug TO Charleston 10 morrow.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-12-15

By way Of magnifsing the wisdom of South
Carolina, New York correspondent OF
Charleston paper writes that there is a pro-
ject in the city Of New York for that city. and
afew OF the adjacent counties, to seoede
from the radical rural distfict' portion OF
the State and erect an independent State
government to be called Manhattan.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-12-15

MosAscHr.-A writer in the Georgia Times
advocates the establishment of Mona, chical
Government by the Cotton States. lie saw.
that Republicanism is q failure, and the rule
OF the majority is no. to be trusted as either
safe or Efficient
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-12-15
Troops Returning.

IKAFFNWUKTHs IJPC. L.
Gen. Harvey, with troops from Fort Leav-
enwortb, will arrive al this post to morrow.
II is thought that a portion OF the force
from Fora Riley aill remain in tho vicinity
OF Fort Scott.
River still open ard rising slowly, with 3
feet on the woi st bart.
Tbs ssfamer Shreveport passed up yester
day, Weather very Pheasant,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-12-15
The Iing TRADE.

Some packers are paying as high as SIS so
net here Tor heavy hogs, which Is higher
Than any other market. One packer killed
800 head Yesterday, and al ar doing little.
ths weather being favorable. and mum.
Der OF hogs arriving daily.-lst. Louis
Dem, l3th.
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MAHuiEss.

On the 18th inst, by Rev. Isaac Il. Carey, 1T the
residence of the brides parents, Mr.. VIM. Irwin to
Miss Lydia Hine--alI Of Ice Co.
On the 18th inst, by Rev. Isaac K. Carey, Mr.
Charles Ii. Curtis to Miss Mary Irvin--a all If Lee
county.
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DIED.

On the 14th. Edward A., son Of T. J. and s. d.
Worster, aged months and n days.
The funeral will be attended ut the residence Of
the family on Hlondoau-s,', be ween 4th and 5th,
al 10 o'clock this Saturday morning. The friends
of the fntntfy are requested 10 attend.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-12-15
From New York.

INV YoRk, Dec. Is.
MIR. Thomas Was unanimously confirmed ~
Secrstary OF the Treasury, ~ Was Gos. Wei
ler a. Minister to Mexico.
The Kansas relief meeting, last night, at
the Cooper Institute, was very fully attend
cd. VIM. @. Bryant presided, and $4,000
were subscribed on the spot.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-12-15

Tnx Dsa ho1xrs vAlHEY WIG 10 published
every Monday at this Of Zee Is 81 the odes pa.
pers in Iowa, and hnsr widely txt.ndtd circulh
tion throughout the Dss Meincs Valley, Northern
Missouri, and Western Illinois.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-12-15

GeT~ The tsals received on the New York
anu Eric uanal, this stason, exceed, by four
or i've thousand dpllaf, M, 600 900.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-12-15

fT~in Georgia, xlsn the minute men
drill, they gsvs their gina TO their negroes to
carry for them.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. Is.
The Times corresp andent says the Com
mittne on the state of tho Union met to- day.
Davis. of Miss, Davis, OF Nd, Kellogg, 0.
H., Curtis, of Iowa, and Humphrey, Of N.
". talked but DO conclusion was arrived at.
The talk was generally conclliatory. The
GamIaittee meets again te morrow, when
propositions for compromise will be put
In. Hawkins, of Flu, was the only absent
msmber Of the Committee. Boyce, of s. e.,
WAS present as sp ola.or only. An ex-
member of Congress from South Carolina.
on motion OF Mr.. Wi saa, was elected clerk.
Good feeling prevailed, and as the Terrific
rial question is the Only one at issue, a sat
isfactorv result is generally hoped for.
Riggs & Co., express the opinion that the
Treasury notes will nst be at a discount, as
suggested recently, bat that they will be at a
premium.
The reported appointment Of Phillip Fran
els Thomas NJ Secretary Of the Treasury,
and its confirmation, surprises everv one.
An effort will be made in the House to-
morrow to release the bidders for the loan
under the ect Of June last. They have lost
heavily already throaxh the action OF Cobb
and other disunionists connected with the
Federal Administration. Until these bid.
iers arc released, inc Treasury notes, it IL
thought, will avail bet little.
1 II is reported currently that Tresco.t, tht
Assistant Secretary OF State, had resigned
/ bnt it is not authenticated. If go, grea
trouble will arise, as Secretary Cass know
very little, or nothing, of the details OF th,
Office
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-12-15

tT A detachment Of Irish Zouaves is be.
ing organized 10 Rome.
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e0H 10 poor heart 10 which hope cannol
6nd somsthing 70 feed upon.
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Silver-Plated Ware.
SPECTACLES, EYEGLASSES,
GOGGLES

Gold, Silver. Steel. Silver. Plated and German
Silver srectscles. 6oii, Silver, steel and Shell
and EyeAsIssses, 10 suit any sight. Having =
large stock Of Hfasses unset. car a. them Of any
sight 1t short rotice-esther Scotch Pebble, Peri
SCOPE or Convex Glass.
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DANCING sC1Yt,Ol

IN AN& seAboOAse
MI II. JENNINGS will commence his rchool on
lVI Saturday, Dee. 18th, On Main-st., between
9th and 7th sc. nd door frop the corner Of 9th
Ladies and Chiidren's class at 2 o'clock p. M.
Geatlemen's class on Tuesday night, Dec. 18th, At
o'clock.
keokuk, Dec. Il, 1860.
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cast our votes with their vis~. and against
our own7 In viow Of our moral, social, and
political responsibilities, can we do this?
Wrong a. We think slavery il, We can yet
afford to let 1t alone where 1t Ia, because TINT
much IL due to the nccessity arising from its
actual presence in the nation; but can We,
Will. our votes will prevent it, allow it to
spread into the National Territories, and to
oyerrun US here in these free Statesf II our
sense Ct duty forbds this, then let US stand
by our duty, fearlessly and effectively. Let
us be diverted by conc OF those sophlsticai
contrivances wherewith re are 30 inuustrl-
ously piled and -contrvances such
as cropping for some middle ground between
the right and The wrong, vain as the search
for a man who should be neither living
man nor a dead nun such as policy OF
stdon't caren on a question about which all
true mon do care such as Union appeals
bcsceching true Union men to yield to Dis
unionis.s. reversing the Divine rule, and call.
ing, not the sinners. but the righteous to re-
pentance-such rs innovations 80 Washing
ton, i'm pioring men to unsay what Washing
ton said, and undo what Washington did.
Neither lie. US be slandered from our duty
by false accusations against US, nor fright
ened from il by nenaces OF destruction to
the Government nor OF dungeons TO our.
selves. Let US have faith that right makes
might, and in that faith, let US, to the end,
dare to do our duty as We understand it.
sp,sna.d Pagc 900 n orscn,en
"A Valuable Present.
1 Tusis, Africa, Oct Is, 1860.
| His IIighness, the Boy, went t. Algers to
| meet ,hs Emperor Napoleon on the OCCASION
OF His Maiesty's late visit to the French col
oniss in Africa. Ths Emperor received bic
| Highnees with greas courtesy and respect,
and conferred upon him the grand croes Of
the Legion Of Honor. Several thousand
mounted Arabs, in their costumes and equip
msnts, went over to tho Algerine territories
to assist at the military review which took
place during the Emperor's visit. Abou,
/ so ,uOa Algerne Arab horsemen, were alsc
present, and it 10 said that mover before wa.
witnessed a more gorgeous display OF Arab
an magnifcenee, ss regards costumes, horses
and horsemanshir. The Bey's wife sent th.
Emperor rosary composed OF perals and
diamonds OF immsnse size, and worth ovel
500, 600. This rosary has been for nearly
century q much value heir loom 10 the reign.
ing family of this regency. IL was once th'
sacred relic of Catholic convent OF thu
coast of Sicily, an6 was carried of from
thence by renowned Barbary corsaii at th'
pillage Of the convent during the time Of
Hamnda Basha, whose reign 10 looked baci
upon by the natives a. the golden age Of Ii,
country. The symbol of Christianity cam
into the possession OF lIamada Basha, AMI
has ever, until lately, been the property Of
his royal descendants. 1t 10 now again re
stored to Christian keeping, in the person 0
the Empress Eugene The Bey's wife wrot
a letter to the Empress, and entreated tn
latter to remember in her prayers her Mussul
man sistar.-ICor. Washington Star.
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just received an assortment, all warranted n
uine. For sale very low.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
LETTER LIST

LETTER LIST.
r IST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post 0fRcs
IL at Keokuk, Iowa, Dec. Is, 1860.
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ARMIETS.
Chain, Band and Coral Armless for Children
Gold and Silver Thimbles.


Tea and Table Spfon oil lights; Batter. Pie.
Ics-Cream ard Padding Knives Knives and Forks
Sardinc and Pickle Iorks; ugar, Salt and Mustard
Spoons; Napkin k.ngs, Ffuit knivss, Ladies', Card
Cases, Port nonaisss G9ls, uoblets, balt-celias.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1860-11-10
Public Sale ofSchool Lands.

1sth seetion Bayou Jack, in Township 8, East
I'm obedience to the I'd Section Of an act approved
IL 18th March 1868, entitled !" An Act to amend
and re-enact the 10th and 34th Sections Of an act
Free Paef ssh9ss Il 1s IS saad ad
,,;rta ~ an order to me directed. by the Auditor
Pubic the u.de1sgsfsh bs ssha, 55sI
at the Courthouse door, in the town Of oplousas,
on i @9ss sE3e3 stEH<es3z tyer vi
Saturday,. The Isl day Of December 1860.
the 18th Section, Bayou lack Bead sLanein Town
ship g. S r East, Parish Of st. LandFy, con, ,go
se euarate lots, as per plat Of survey. -.
giTHRms AND CONDITIONS :-On q credip OF est'
years. as follows, to wit: Ten per cent, ~. casn,
% spd the balance il nine annual instalnents I the
interest ID be paid on the whole amount annaal.y
sb.ae sba be- made payable to the Auditor Of Public
accounts, secured ortgage On Ihs anai
sod ana personaI security, in solldo, until nnal
rs nsv1oe NJ sof principal and interest, ,.
s..s z=a.T Treasurer Of the Parish of St. Landry.
November Sd, 1860. shat, Et5sz5aS5ssst t#ess& zS
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Ayers Cathartiic Pills,
Foa ALL THE p0Rpesss ofAFAmily pHysse,

are so composed that disease Within the range Of
their action can rarely Withstand or evade them.
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ism, correcting fss dseased acsons restoring
its healthy vitaGies. AS = consequence OF these
pain Or physical debility Is astonished to fnd lis
health or energy restored BY remedy at once 50
simple and inviting.
Not only do they cure the everyday complaints
Of every body, but also many formidable and
pleased to furnish gratis my American Almanac
containing certificates Of their cures and directions
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Stomach, Nausea, Indigestion, PAN in and Morbid
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Of its functions. They are an excellent Alternative
for the renovation Of the blood and the restora-
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State of Louisiana.

District Court.-Parish Of St. Landry-No 9040a
DAUL LOUIS EUGENE GU1LLAUMlN,
IL Of the Parish. of ST. Landry, Administrator
of the Estate ofthe late Clothde Gafand deceased,
wife of Hiaire Fontenot deceased. late of the Pa
rish Of St. Landry, having filed his final Ia beau
of said Estate, accompanied bya petition praying
for the homologaton of the same And whereas
the prayer of said petition has been granted by an
order Of Court, dated 22nd September 1860.
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all interes-
ted to make opposition, if any they have, in wr-
ting, in my office, within thirty days from the
date hereof, why said Tableau should not be homo
LOCATED, tt, Administrator be discharged of all
further liabilities as such and his bond cancelled.
II L. LASTRAPEs, Clerk.
Gbelo, ,sas, October Goth. 1860,
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.s.sge ssL Eststs6asss as4s.

District court.-Parish Of St. La'sdry-eNo 9o74
TosEpH L. cARRIERE, of the Pssst=l-,s5 So
81 Landry, Administrator Of the Estate of-,he
late Jean Morphy Broussard deseasee late 11 the
accompanied by petition praying for the hon,olo.
CATION of the eame;-And whereas the prayer Of
said petition has been granted by an order OF Court
dated October goth. 1860.
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all inte;es-
ted to make opposition, if any they has7, in wri-
ting IN my Office within thirty days from the date
hereof. why said Tableau should not be homolo-
gated, the Administrator be discharged ofall fur
ther liabilities aud his boAd cancelled.
L. LAsTRAPEs, Clerk.
p Onelot,sas. October 9th, 1860
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prAuas. H All n6orTIUuEs. Sc.

IANDRAIN, Na4 Gea Street, Dstmssn ~. ghar y
81 Pianos directly es Of M
4 g, a ,as Joa,
medals Expasi,ions Francs London and New
fer Inc
or recognized III Earspe as being
rior 10 all nthcrs. $5 !. - D.. ..ha..s.ss ~
has tile honor invite amateurs 70 come ana
I ~ themselves the superiority of the Pianos apd
tIat hs has lust received from the above named hoae.
I'll Nee Id tie ahnuactory of MI.
thoroughly Of the f Il
~ he will content himself with small proht on sns
sas Il lie same and will guarantee taem Besides nc ~"
tune md repair them q. y#s
s nj has definitely yanqished all difcuties and
IL the double advantage q nsng q ~
sas time Piano with ordinary key or - l
mon which a artist execute the most diihcult pieee
ii music MI Faadf well acquainted WIZ
\ sm 81 this instrument aud aeH Iepair s'ntn ps $g
Ia Dec 81, iS59e-lys stsss
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State of Louisiana.

Tsssrict Conrt-Perish Of St. Laadry.-No 9o72
yeSaeACQUEs ARNAUD, ofthe Parish of St Lam
dry Administrator of s the Est1te E Of antoine
in the aforesaid Estate, accompanied by petition
praying that the same may be homologated.-An
whereas the prayer of his petition has been grant
ed by an order of Court under date the 10th OF
October 1860.
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all interest
ed to make oppositon if any they have, in writing
the present notice, why said Tableau should not
be homologated, the Administrator discharged OF
all further liability and his bond cancelled.
L. LASTRAPEs, Clerk.
Opelousas October 18th 1860
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iT G. T..

.gMgHE undersigned informs his friends
and the public ID general that owing
to the extreme rarity Of water IN sFamps and
IRayous, be has been compelled to stop his
Saw Millzfon The time being, and Is therefore
unable to gil any bill at present, . . q 3;
He takes this opport rtunity TO offer his
thanks q, 4 generous public for the patrons
aue extended I'd him; and as soon as the
weather vii pc rnit, be will inform the pub
liz Of The time when be will once more be
able to gil there orders. 81.
Bayou Conrtableau Sept. 2222nd, l66O
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H,upnsHrp on SATURDAY BY
i. u Il, Il sasDoz i WILLIAM j. SPENtEg'

j ~
~ aa;d y At The end 81 the year, four
4 pa ription win be received fora
5Slars so se.sn sa one year A subscriber wishing
iess .aa must giye ,crie notice to that eff
and sss,,s Advertisements will be inserted
e. ,;ne for each and every publication.
cents RP;.ea,lnt r.. will be made for yearly and
as q will . be ass i in asnysa ssnsh
aent tg Of subscription win be stopped
e tse paid, unless at the OPP
oIs tickets or other jobs printed without
sasv il The person ordering them TO be print
aaI|ars in advance will invariably be re-
~ the announce ement Of candidates for Office
-
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ST. MiRY'S ACADEMY,
For Bo11es.
0pel0usas, st, Landry, La.

UpGlUHSaS, ~, LdHuTy, ID
TENHIS Institution lately established in the town
IL of Opelousas, to bestow upon the boys and
youths of the Parish the incompatible blessing Of
a solid education, will resume its duties on the
2Oth Of October.
The course Of instruction will embrace such
branc hes as will be most useful to the pupils the
utmost care will be paid to their rapid improve
ment. "a #S
The best Teachers will be selected; their num-
Der will beincreased, to sutthe increasing number
ofthe students.sEzgs8 3zsss.5 ~ asG ~ *
The very great success Of the Institution from
the beginning She long experience of those at the
mead of it their unconquerable determination. te
carry out the noble work, are the best pledge they
can offer TO parents forsthe improvement of thel
children. re
For terms and other particulars applyto 1
REv.GILBERT RAYMOND. .
Opeousas September 25th, 1858.