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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-25
Ru m, ors.

The following extracts from various letters
written at Charleston ON the 22d, will give
some inkling of the state of things there
Appearances are against Douglas, and GER
tainly against harmo nions result:
The Alabama delegation met this evening
and resolved to submit their platform, and
unless il 10 substantially adopted to with
draw without further demonstration. The
Mississitp i delegation may follow, but even
the ultra States question the policy OF that
State.
The delegates Of Alabama, Mississippi,
Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and Florida have
neid conference, presided ovor by Gov.
Moulton, at which they resolved to stand by
the Alabama platform in terms, unless the
candidate 10 perfectly acceptable.
Douglass friends from the Northwest and
elsewhere met last night, and proclaimed the
alternative of his nomination or the defeat
of the party.
The Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and
Rhode Island delegates are counted on as
sure for Douglas. Massachusetts, in in
formal caucus, went against him. Subse.
quently they entertained the suggestion 80
cast complimentary vote for Davis, then
fall back on Douglas. Pennsylvania went
IL against and 10 for him. Connecticut
voted in the caucus 8 for Douglas, 4 scatter
ing. Wisconsin and Ohio are eager for
Douglas.
II il now ascertained that Douglas will &c.
only Al votes from Missouri and 2 from
Maryland on first ballot, -probably no 9th
ers from the South.
The feeling for and against Wood and his
delegation 10 intense. The national commit
tee have decided to give the tickets OF ad-
mission to the other wing. Rumor says that
Wood has been reinforced by so fighting
men from New York, ard that he will a..
tempt a coup d'etat in the Convention, blu,
/ this his friends deuy
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-25

Drs MONIES, Iowa, 2sth March, 1860.

DEs MONIES, iowa, 26fh March, 1860.
pyrsusnf TO q vote of the majority oil the under
s;~nca Committee, the Republicans Of Iowa will
.rscmble by their delegates In State Convention,
~ ~. CRY on WEpsEsnAY, TIE Esd DAT or
M.r 1880 ut III o clock A. IA. FOR the nomination
al state officers TO be elected ut the November cleo
tion Of this year; for the nomination OF presiden
tiaI electors; and for the transaction of all other
business which may come before the Convention.
Itisalso called for the purpose OF ratifying the
nominees and r term of the National Republican
Conventien to be held at Chicago on the 18th Of
Mar.
The rattle of representation will be one delegate
for every organised county, and one delegate for
each one hundred votes fraction thereof exceed
ing one-half cast for Hon. s. J.. Kirkwood for
Governor, at the last State election.
JOHN A KASs0N, Chairman.
HM .HoXIE, Secretary.
Il. Il. B. CLApKK, Mt. Pleasant,
G. B. STONE, Council Bluffs,
WV. L0uGHRIDGE, 0skaloosa,
THoMAs DRuMMoED Vinton,
A. b. r. HILpRETE, st. Charles City,
J.. nd. NEwconB, Bloomfield.
w. III. BiGxLow, Sioux City,
JAnEs THoRIsaros, Davenport,
III. A. WfLrsx, Dubuque,
L. l.. PKAsK. Fort Dodge,
Republican State Central Committee.
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fFor the Gate City.

Ecr the 1ate Slty'
0ssnmwa and the Dss M oin cs valley.
MEssRs. EpIroRs The readers of the Gate
City will be pleased to learn OF the improve
msnts along the Des Moines Valley. ! have
spent the last week principally among the
farmers OF vanBureD and Wapello counties.
Every where they are busy and hopeful
The experience of past years has taught them
the necessity of economy and industry
Along the railroads every farming product
finds ready market for cash. The people
are much elassd at the certainty Of the inn
mediate extension Of the Des Moines Valley
Railroad. And eli Of these reasons, togeth-
or with the beautiful spring, sonspire to- in
fuse new life and energy into every depart
ment of labor. Especially are these facts
noticeable among the farmers, and venture
the assertion that there will be twice the
area of land plante to any previous year.
The partial success in raising crops last year
ia particularly apparent at Ottumwa, the
western terminus Of the Burlington railroad.
Immense quantities Of corn have been gath
cred there for shipment, and the busy throng
at the depot and along the streets indicates
clearly that the country is recovering from
the disasters Of previous years. In the
warehouses at Otsumwa there may be found
at any time heavy shipments for almost every
county in Western Iowa, while these counties
send in return large numbers OF cattle and
hogs to Eastern markets. On Saturday last
there were shipped from Ostumwa to New
York over 600 fat beeves, besides several car
loads of hogs, and learn from Mr.. Fox, the
gentlemanly agent Of the Burlington road,
that this number is usual for three days each
week.
The money received by the farmers for the
cattle shipped that single day cannot be less
than $25 900, and when we consider that this
is repeated three times seek, and that there
are four or FIVE other railroads in Iowa hav-
ing equal facilities for Transporting cattle,
and are doing nearly AZ much, we are en-
couraged for the future Of our young State.
The citizens OF Ostumwa are awake to the
advantages OF their railroad, and are no less
interested or DESTROYS to secure the imme-
date completion thithsr of the Keokuk road,
now in rapid progress. Most OF the southern
freight goes via Burlington, which could be
transported cheaper and quicker by Ksokuk,
when that road is completed. They expect
the North Missouri Railroad to be completed
to their place some time, and they may very
confidently believe that with all these i'm
portant lines meeting there, Ottumwa will
occupy an important and commanding posi-
ton among the cities of the Dss Moines Val
ley. CITIZEN.
April %, 1860.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-25

The Australian from Liverpool on the
18th arrived at Portland on 23d.
EkoLAkD.-No political news Of impor-
lance. Heensn was taken before the magis-
trate al Derby on the 7th, and recognised in
the sum Of ESQ, with surstes in ELS each.
He could not be further interfered with any
where, unless be broke the peace. Ii was
thought certain the fight would come off on
the 10th.
IrALY.-The King Of Sardinia was about
to make a tour OF Inauguration through bis
new dominions-the British Ambassador, by
orders from London, and the Sandman
Court accompanying him.
Garibadi had arrived at Turin and taken
his place in the chamber Of representatives.
HUKGAaY.-There has been great anti
Austrian demonstration at the capital. The
occasion was the funeral OF a student.
who died from injuries received from the po-
hoe In tho recent demonstration. 5000 per-
sons followed the corpse to the grave with
patriotic pride. The police did not inter-
fere, and there was no disorder.
SPAIs.-The Emperor Of Morocco had rat
lied the treaty OF peace.
Gen. Ortegs and three persons OF the
highest rank had been arrested ct Calandron,
Ortega 10 to be tried at Tortens.
concordat had been concluded between
Spain and Rome, and was promulgated.
GERxAKy.-Th Grand Duke OF Baden
despite the vote Of the Second Chamber, had
proclaimed the Independence Of the Catholic
Church. He declares that the provisions oil
the concordat shall be sanctioned and or.
dained
| The German States oil the Rhine are ma
king special defensive preparations.
u Hon John Nj. Bolts, OF Va. has retired
from politics.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-25

MAMMOTH PAcKrso HOUSE,. We took COCA
sion the other day to visit the new and NAM
moth slaughter and packing house OF Geo.
Gihaspy / Co., now in process Of erection
near the depot, and were much grati6ed to
find the work going brsvely forward, a large
force being employed in excavatiDg, hauling
stones, and laying the foundation. We
learned that the dimensions OF the building
as well as the cost, we're under stated by us
in previous notice. The size OF the build
ing 10 precisely 100 by $50 feet, and the esti.
mated oos. 5000. /. viii aDquestlonapiy
be the largest building OF the kind in the
interior, il not in the entire State 0ttum.
va Courier.
A CHRISTIAN MINISTER RxNoUscgs CHEIsrI
ANITY.-The members Of the United Presby
terrain Church, in Warren county, are in grea
distress, owing to the fact that one OK thail
most prominent and seemingly pious, and
hitherto ablest, preachers has renowned
Christianity, and declared his disbelief il
the doctrines OF the Bible. This has beer
done in q letter to the Presbytery, ia which
be renounces the Christian ministry, and de
slares bis utter disbelief In oil the doctrines
be has hitherto taught. Our informant is
minister Of their church, and, therefore, "
presume there can be no doubt OF the fact
--lChicago Times.
FiRE.-The court house st Harlan, Shelb
county, Iowa, erected last summer, was de
stroyed BY fire q short time since.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-25

EcLIPsK on MARS BIT THE Moos. This will
take place In the morning before sunrise Of
May 10th. The Boston Traveller says:
1t will be visible in a large part of the
United States and the British Provinces. As
the Moon will then be about FIVE DAYS past
the full, the EMERSON will take place on the
dark side. The color Of Mars will be fiery
red, as ii will be quite near the Earth.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-25

GOLDEN FusERAL.-The coffin OF Mrs.
Burd, of Philadelphia, who died last week,
was embellished with over $500 worth Of
gold. The plates, handles and screws we're
OF solid gold. Three of these handles were
at each side, and one at each end.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-25

srREsorH.-Mr. g. B. Winship is featuring
IN Philadelphia en- GYMNASTICS, and aecomp8-
mics them with exhibitions of strength. He
lifted ten kegs of nails, weighing one thou
sand and seventy pounds. Having recently
hurt his shoulder, he did not think it prudent
TO lift any more. He is about twenty-five
years OF age In two years he expects to be
able TO lift sixteen hundred pounds. When
be commenced his fsats OF strength. he could
only raise 400 or 500 pounds.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-25

CT 200 900 tons OF Joe are used annually
in the cities Of New York and Brooklyn. To
obtain this nearly 5000 men are employed
during winter.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-25
G. The Chicago Times has funny way

The Chicago Times has funny way
of being jolly. 1t heralds Col. Patterson's
election as good news, and figures up bis ma
jority Of S. as a gain Of 200 against the Re-
pubiicans since last year. 1t manufactures
this "straw'' into an indication that the
s'current" in Iowa runs in favor OF Douglas,
ignoring the important facts, LIST, that Col.
Patterson is Postmast here and Bcchan-
an Democrat; %, that he Was an indepen-
dent candidate for Mayor, and Sd, that he
Was supported by very many Republicans,
including some of our most active and infu.
entail leaders.
II the Times can augur an absolutely
certain" and "rousing majority for the
Democracy 10 November" from such facts as
these, il has the faculty OF sucking comfort
through very small straw.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-25

MAD HoRsE.--A horse valued at $3.50 died
near ST. Louis on Friday, Of hydrophobia.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-25

FRAUDS IN JgwxLRY.-A correspondent Of
the Schcharie Republican says the jewellers
of New York are operating extensively in
frauds in their wares. A man. who had given
$50 for gold chain, took il TO the assay Of
noe to be melted up. and found there Was
just $s worth Of gold in it. Nine-tenths Of
the gold watches sported by "Young Amer.
lea" are not worth more than ten per cent.
above the cost of construction.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-25

GTThe Appletons in New York have the
largest printing press in the world. 1t 10
made expressly for Webster's Spelling Book,
only press of the kind in existence, so Web
ster's "Speller" is the only book requiring =
press so rapid, and on which a single book is
being printed without interruption from jan
uary to December. The sale Of Webster's
"Speller" amounts to more than one million
per annum, and more have been sold than
there are people in the United States.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

The Court - Death.
a FEW copies OF this famous Chromo- Litho-
n graphic Engraving IN ssis 10 levers of art
Prise 11 To- II. w. WBSTcOTT,
ap35d. on Main-st.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-25
VIM. B. Follst, ! seov,.
j. G.. Tucker, Sooy

HARDIN CouNrY.--On Thursday last two
immigrant families dressed the river at Mus
catine. The head Of the household stated
that they were from South Carolina, and
that their destination was Hardin county, in
tnis State. They said their Object in this re-
moval xas to end free homes in free coun-
try, secure from the evil influences Of slavery.
GTA law suit recently decided in the Dis
triet Court OF Jasper county, Iowa, illus-
trates the beauties Of litigation very forcibly.
A bull weighing go lbs, and worth &25,
Was tho object OF dispute, It being case Of
"mistaken identity" Two days were oon-
sumed in the trial, and the entire costs Of the
case amounted to 1924.
Srocx.--On last Friday and Saturday
there were weighed in our town, 900 head OF
fat cattle for the Eastern market. The
whole weights we're 393,576 lbs. Largest
steer weighed 1908 ibs., and sold ct I'll Is.
Average weight Of tho whole lot 1875 Ds.
per head. Also 200 head Of hogs, averaging
within fraction Of 800 lbs per head. There
are good many lots yet feeding, which will
b. shipped East ia short tims. Knoxville
Journal.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-25

FRUrr.--The Dav. Dem. says the peaches
in that locality are entirely destroyed; aside
from that tho prospects for fruit are very
good.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-25
CARPETS!

In this Department can always be found the lead
ing styles Of
ADMINISTER vELvETs,
TAPESTRY BRTSSELLS,
IMPERIAL THREE PLY,
PATENT TAPESTRY INGRAM,
| eeTTeN WARP tkaRAfNb,
VENETIAER Il HEMPS,
RUGS, DRuGGEIs,
FLOOR OIL CLOTHS,
And all kinds Of
CURTAIN GOODS, GILT OOHNICES,
&C, &C., &C.
Our system liz
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-25

FiRE.-The court house at Harlan, Shelb,
county, Iowa, erected last summer, was de-.
stroyed BY fire short time since.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-25

TDuring the past two or three weeks
there has been constant string Of teams
passing through our city to and from Or
tumwa and Agency for goods landed a those
places for up country merchants. We have
noticed a. many - $50 per day passing and
requesting, loaded with wheat, -four and pork
down, and returning with merchandise.
[Oskaloosa Times.
NTA party OF enterprising young men,
consisting OF IA, crossed the river from Dan
leith yesterday. on route for Pixies Peak on
foot. Each man carried upon his back .
pack weighing IS lbs. They expect 70 join
party q St. Jo., and accompany them to
the land Of promiss.-[ Dubuque Times.
Buchanan's letter Of protest, in which
he sets forth his own virtues and purity OF
character, in the face OF the evidence
against bin, has given rise TO the following
conundrum:
Why is James Buchanan like harp struck
by lightning2
Because he 10 q BLAsrED LIAR
GT"Thers's more 10 that fellows head,
Sam, than you imagine," said Dick, Of :
sleepy looking fellow standing BY.
THAT may be, said Sam gravely, "but
always suspected he had 'em."
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-25

Tnx DKs Mosnxs VALLEY WHe is uhlishcd
every Monday u this ofce, IL one OF inc oioos' pa
pers In lows, and has = widely extended oircuia-
tic11hrouehout the Dee Moines eaiiey' Nor'Defn
Nj n and Western Illinois.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-25
Apr24-d

PnTlnershtP Notice.
TyyHE undersigned have this day formed co-
/ partnership for the purpose Of mining and buy
in9 aud selling Coal The business will hers aftar
be- conducted in the name Of T. I. PLATT co.
April 20, 1850. 4. =. Plat. III
d8t JOHN I. PLATT.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-25

u Hon John Nj. Bolts, OF Va. has retired
from politics.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1860-05-09

L6I4J aHIIH w dJKlNSOu.
OFFERS his services 10 the citizens OF Cndiz and
irrorndIDg country, IN the art OF
sa0usc Faaia''h'S. GrRisiimg, Paper
NaiSing, VarniShing,
and ali kinds o limitation IN Wood, Stone and Mar.
lie, Aisu, Sign painting attended to, ON the most
ctasonable terms
Those wishing to have Painting done in the hes,
- d most modern ':yle, would do well to gave him
ualI as ne eDdeavors to do his work in neat, sub
.tantlal, and worknan.l'ke manner.
Cadlz, Ohio, May II, l556-ly
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1860-05-09

Notions, in the rooms formerly occupied
by Jenkins, Branum &; CO.,
Bridgeport. Ohio.
VIZ E are now receiving from the eastern cities
w large stock Of Books, Pape, Stationery
and Notions, recently purct ased the very low
prices, our stotk consisting in part of Scientific,
Literary and Miscellaneous Works Bank and
School books of all kinds Cap, Letter, Billet and
other papers, varying in price from 81 90 to 81 90
q ream; also the largest assortment OF Window Pa
pers, Oil cloths and fixtures, Paper hangings etc.
ever offered in Eastern Ohio. Our stock OF Notions
and variety goods cannot be surpassed in quality or
styie; or sold lower in price, either Wholesale or
Retail.
The undersigned having had long experience in
10th the wholesale and retail departments o the
Paper, Book and Notion trade, fee confident That
they can offer better inducements to deahr rs and
retail purchasers than ally other firm.
We will take in exchange, cotton and flaxen
rags, woolen rags, feathers, ginseng, beeewax and
haxseed for which the highest market price will be
paid.
All lpersons desiring anything in our line of trade
are respectfully requested to give call or send
In their orders. f. J. CARMAN,
.# GRANVILLE JEFFERS.
Bridgeport, Maya, lS59-ly
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1860-05-09
Valua BILE Farms fer Sale.

The subscriber offers for sale the ell known
farm on which he resid's II is located 214 miles
nortn of Freepott Harrison county, in Washington
township, al point where the road Leading from
FrePport to UrrichsviIe crosses the road lending
from Ca1iz to CnshbctOn. Said farm contains 200
acres, lao ot which is cleared and under an ex-
eel en of cultivation, anu has peuty of good
water There is on the f,rm good brick hous :,
arm barn, ana oil other improvements necessary
There is plenty Of fruit Of all kinds There is q
coed School House, FIGURING and saw mil, adjoin.
ing the farm 1t is one OF the most healthy and
desirable locations IN the county. ! will also Sc |
log res adjoining the above farm, 50 OF which is
cleared, ano 50 OF that bottom and in grass, any
of which is dy enough for corn. There is plenty
of excellent umber n both farms.
For further particulars enquire OF Josiah Scott or
Jacob Lennon in CadIz, or the subtcriber, on the
premises ANY person wishing to secure good
ba rgain would do well to call and examine the pre-
misses before purchasing elsewhere, as | am derer.
mlned to sell low. The above tracts will be sold
separate or together, to suit purchasers.
ARRlSON SllOTWELL.
February IS, lS60-tf
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1860-05-09
w. MEAN
MASONIC NOTICE
EXCELSIOR PAINTING,

MFR. J. w. SIMMONS, wishes to inform his old
ltl friends and customers IN Cadiz. that he has
opened shop in Cadiza that he is prepared to do
work in the latest and most approved city styles -
hanging, Glazing, Vanishing, Sign Painting, or
anything in hlsnc OF business, will find to their
advantage to give him call as he is determined
TO excel; and 10 his friends OF Green and Wayne
townships he would say he intends to have place
Ut business in l1opedale, md he hopes they will
continue 10 pauonize him with that liberal patron
age which they have Tor the pas, year bestowed.
Codiz, o., ap22 '57
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