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Mistfu ane Gus.
Letter from James Macm anus, Esq,
in reply to Mr.. Haldeman.
BELLEroSrE, July 81, 1860.

BELLEFoSTE, July 81, 1860.
II. J. HALDEMAN, ESQ.,, "NATIoNAL Gov.
FOR PENNSYLVANIA :"-Sr: | received
your circular posi- marked 18th inst, ad.
dressed "to the National Democracy of
Pennsylvania" issued by you as the soli'
tary member of the SO styled National
Committee for Pennsylvania, in favor of
Douglas and johnson, requesting all "Na-
tional Democrats of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania to meet in Harrisburg on
the Goth ofthis month, in delegate and
mass convention" de-, to nominate a
straight out electoral ticket pledged to
the support of Douglas and Johnson, if |
understand you; you are protesting against
the action of the State Executive Com
mittee, which met at Philadelphia on the
I'd inst, who have recommended that the
Democracy of Pennsylvania should unite
upon fair, just and equitable principles
against the common foe of the Democrat
ic party, by supporting the electoral tick.
ct nominated by the Democratic State
Convention which met at Reading, and of
which you were member. That you
have plenary power, invested by the reso.
luton of the Convention over which Mr..
Tod presided, of the friends of Mr.. Doug
las, admit and certainly it was coms
pliment TO Pennsylvania TO find one
Douglasite without guile, while you could
wear the blushing honors of 'He one man
po,oer," and sing the old Scotch song of
-'Wha Wad be King but Charlie" But
that Mr.. Douglas was the Presidential
nominee of the National Democratic Cons
vention deny; and when you refer to
the proceedings of the Convention at
Charleston, before its adjournment TO Bal
timore, you should have noticed the most
important resolution passed by the Conven-
tion with regard to who should be decla-
red the Presidential nominee, and which
was in full force at the adjourned Conven-
tion which met at the city Of Baltimore
y On the lst day of May, 1860, and the Sth
day session nf the Convention at Charles
ton, ! find, in the published proceedings,
chat Mr. Howard, of Tennessee, offered
two resolutions; the second resolution de.
claring it the duty of the President of the
Convention, on full vote for President
apd Vice President by the delegates, mot
10 declare ans candidate elected phO did not re.
eeivs hoo, thirds ofhe votes Of tie ectorai col,
bege." Mr.. Stuart, of Michigan, raised a
point Of order, declaring that the rule was
that ''two~thirds of the votes given
should be necessary to nominate" Mr..
Howard replied and said, "a case in point
pad arisen In 1874, when the New York
delegation we're excluded from the Con-
eeention. The decision then was that it
required twoethirds of the electoral vote
% elect" The previous question was or
oered on Mr.. Howard's resolution, and
fote by States called. and resulted in ia.
tor of Mr.. howard's resolution by a vote
l4 yeas 10 liz nays and find the vote
y the delegates Of Pennsylvania on this
resolution to be Fayeas, 81 nays. Thus
ir. Howard's resolution, in full Conven-
aon' declaring that no candidate who did
S'o'r ceus t'eO-ttirds Of he rOtes Of thewAoIs
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-08-15
Letter from Ex President Pierce.

BosToN, July l3, 1860.
TO the EditarS Of tie Bostons Post:
Gentlemen IL have seen, in several
political presses, conflicting opinions as,
cribed to Ex President Pierce in relation
to the final action of the Baltimore Con-
vention ; and having had the opporturi,
ty, at an early period, in friendly con-
versation, to learn the views of that emf
nent citizen in crisis so important to
the Democracy and the Union, which
know his further reflection has fully con .,
tirmed am happy to say that | am at
Liberty, without infringing on private
courtesey, to send the letter to you for
publication. Very truly, yours, &C.,
b. f. HALLETT.
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NEW SERlES-VOL. mo. s..

when we can Interchange thoughts more
fully and satisfactorily than it is possible
to do by letter. In the meantime if YOU
see the editors of the Post Especially Col
Greene) express to them myi thanks
for the we'll considered, able and dispasc
sionate article in which they grappled
With in the emergency OF divided Ma
tional Convention, and for the character
lstic rromptitude with which they assum-
ed position, which'I am confident more
ample time for reflection will fully Justify
Very truly, your friend,
- FRANKLIN PIERCE.
Hon. B. +. HALLETT. Boston, Mass.
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ions. All the male population is trained
from youth to serve in war, and the Dru-
ses have more than once revolted against
the Turkish government, which holds
nominal sway over them. Yet, of late
years, they have been regarded as peace-
full and quiet people, and were discussing
their neighbors Of the traditional opinion
as to their ferocity and crne;ty, until the
great Christian massacre of this summer
proves that their unenviable notoriety
was not without lust foundation.
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Letter from Abe Lincoln.

Hon. B. f. HALLrrr, Boston. Mas.
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FREDERICK P. STANTON This gentle-
man, late Secretary of Governor Walker
in Kansas, during the Lecompton troub.
les, has come out fatfooted for LINCOLN
and HANLIN. Ho addressed Black Be-
publican meeting at st Louis on the ODD
ult. Like other apostates from the party
he claims that he hos been Democrat alb
his life, and that he has not changed
now
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Old Abe Writes us Letter and Sends us {.
Stick.
We recived, per U. S. Express Co, on Sat-
urday, one of the sticks old Abe split and
the following letter. 1t appears Abe
thought we were the editor Of Re-
publican paper, and gives us some advice
as TO how we should proceed, requesting
US to play the thing mighty fne' seneca
Advertiser.
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The Cig Of DamaScus--its great An6q6t1
the lad Massacre Of Christians Mere--who
are tie DruSes?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-19

The steamship Jura, which left Liverpool
on the 9th instant, brings the latest news
from Europe.
The weather had been fine in Great Britain
and the prospect for crops had improved 60
greatly as TO exercise q favorable influence
on the funds.
The Queen 10 to visit Germany on the oath
inst.
Garsbaldi is reported TO have entered Sa-
lemo at the head of his forces.
The revolutionary movement still pro-
gressass, and the people everywhere seem en-
thusiastic in the cause, where they are not
overawed by the regular troops of the King.
Garabalhi was expected to proceed imme-
diately to Naples, and the King was consult
ing in regard to the line of his retreat from
his Capital.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-19

We had supposed that free speech was an
unquestioned right in Iowa, and that even
Republicans might safely declare their sen
timents in the darkest corners Of the State.
1t seems, however, that there are some pro
slavery democrats who are disposed to fol-
low the example Of their brethren in Mis-
souri, and Texas, and put down by violence
the dangerous Republican hsresies in regard
to the peculiar institution.
Mr. Rogers, of Abba, informs us that on
his way down be got into political talk
with Democrat near Libcrtyville, by the
name OF Newlan, who insisted on the favor
ite Democratic dogma that negroes are mere
brutes, on the Same footing with other live
stock. And when Mr.. Rogers contested The
matter pretty sharply, Newlan pitched a,
him with bowie knife, and failing to reach
him on account Of the Intervention of q
chair, resorted to rifle.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-19

ewere Informed yesterday that our dis
tinguished fellow-citizen Gen. vsnAntwerp
10 10 fair way to get the Pos.oi6cs. In
deed, it was said that the only thing In the
way Of such happy contamination OF mat
tiers is the hasty letter the General wrote in
the spring, declaring his intention to sup.
port Douglas under the circumstances, not.
withssandng he looked upon him as an IN
safe politician, and regarded his great prin.
ciple as sheer humbug. We trust that this
obstacle will not prove urmountabIe, and,
indeed, we feel confident that it will. not
We are too familiar with the falicitv and
power of our friend in letter writing to be-
lieve that be has exhausted his resources in
that line. He Is, we feel assured, now wri-
ting letter which we shall have this pleasure
OF laying before our readers in the quasi
Breckenridge organ called the "Gate City,"
which will set the General all ssrighs on the
record" once more, and not only secure him
the Possofice, but open bis way to still high
er honors and emoluments- when Breckin.
ridge is elected Presidents
When we publish that letter, the great
mystery which has puzzled the public, time
out OF mind, will be solved, and the world
at large, and the "balancs of mankind, in
particular, will learn who struck Billy Pat.
terson.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-19
Correspondents of Daily Gate City !
Illinois state Fair.
JACKSONVILLE. Ills.

JAcKsoEviLLE, Ills,
Sept. 18th, go.
To-day has been emphstically the day OF
the Fair, as far as the number OF visitors 10
concerned. There were as many az twelve
thousand people on the amphitheatre, besides
dense crowd in the "pit," and great nun.
bers that thronged the exhibition halls and
loitered around the stalls and stock pens.--
And now, as write, the returning vehicles
raise an almost impenetrable and not re-
markably agreeable cloud OF dust, and the
rattling OF wheels and the boisterous and
somewhat irreverent shouting Of impatient
Jehues form chorus far from soothing to
head-achey invaiids. The ring performances
opened this morning with an exhibition Of
short cows, four years old and over;
there were twenty elk entries, forming cav
alcade of bovine nobility seldom eqoaled and
never surpassed. The aggregate value of
these animals was about fifteen thousand dol
ars. Tho first premium was finally awarded
o "Emerald," owned by j. O. Bone, Of San
CANON Co., and the second to "Tulip. -
owned by j. N. Brown, of Sangamon. The
other premiums awarded for cattle TO-DAY
were as follows: For three year old short
horned heifers, first premium to "Lady
franklin owned by j. NJ. Hill, Cass Co.:
second to "Florentnc Duchess owned by
j. G. Bono, Of Sangamon 90. Fer &c Tsa.
old heifers, first premium, to Strawberry -
owned by j. O. Bone, sangamon Co.; second
to 49,, owned by J. D. Smith, Sangamon
20. For yearling heifers, FIRST premium to
"Qaeen OF the West" j. II. Holiday, Nor.
gan Co.; second, "Minnehaha," L. b. Hit
| Scott 90. For heifers under one year, frs.
/ premium TO "Princsss." j. g. Bone, Sapga-
mon Co.; second to ''Dimpie,' j. %. Smith,
Sangamon Go. For the best Devon bull the
FIRST premium was taken by "Magunticook, -
owned by 9. ID. Bent, Iowa CITY, Iowa and
the second by "May Boy" Ii. Capron, Pc
oria Co., Ills. For Devon yearling bull, first
/ premium to ssForrister," q. ID. Bent, Iowa
! City. For Devon bull calf, under one year.
| fret premium, "Glaucus," II. Capron, Pc
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-19
erasn.sen.s .s nmpetenr man.ee.

GratustonwbMt mmpovees Malice.
A writer IN the JoaYnai---we cannot thinl
IL ia the editorials been, fer some month";
past, striving very indussriously 60 abuse and
libel Judge Wright. He has charged him
with everything which should disgrace .
Judge, and many things disgraceful to man
imbeciiity, ignorance, wanton inhumanity
hypocrisy, fraud and corruption are amongs,
the mild characteristics which this journal
writer--following the lead Of Dean-attrib-
utes TO Judge Wright. That the writer 10
moved by personal malice, is clear, and that
his aspersions of Judge Wright are utterly
gratuitous and imposent, 10 evident from the
fact that there 10 no candidate on the Loco
foco ticket against him, and that the unfor-
tunate victim who shall consent to run the
race will be the worst beaten candidate in
the history OF Iowa.
George G. Wright has lived 10 Iowa from
bis boyhocd; he isas we'll known as any 9th.
or man in the State, and there 10 no man
more popular, and no Judge on the Bench OF
Iowa, or that of any other State, has, in as
short period Of time, acquired so wide a
reputation for ability and uprightness. To
viIify such man, under suoh circumstances,
indicates the depth of the degradation to
which the Locofoco press and politicians OF
Iowa have sunk under the lead of Rev. Henry
Clay Dean.
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ora Co.; second to "Prince OF Wales" III
Capron, Peoria Go.
\ Adjourned for dinner.
H During the noon interval the Springfield,
Zyaaves entered the ring and wont through
. part Of their drill and manual of arms Will
a precision and promptness that won th,
hearty applause of the spectators. The OK
crcise Ia similar to that of the Chicago Ca
diets. Their dress consists OF red cap, ,
collarless yellow shirt, very brief bio.
jacket, exceedingly bsggy red trowsers, con,
tanning four and half yards Of cloth, isath.
err leggings and CATERS. After this the af-
tsrnoon exercises opened with an exhibition
| of roadster stations In harness. After Z
very exciting trial of speed, the blue ribbon
Was placed on "Prophet," owned by -
Wetherhee, Of Lee Co.; and the red on
"Grapeshos," B. Watkins, Sangamon 90 -
For three year old roadster stallion, frst
premium, "Young St. LAWRENCE II. d.
Thomas, Green Co.; second, sLsxington, -
VIM. Lcacham, Adams Co. For two year
old ditto, first premium, "Benioa Boy T..
Eldred, Green Co.; second, "Young Conster-
nation,'' s. Eldred, ureen Go. For yearling
ditto, frst premium, "Champion," ID. j.
Cole, Cass Co.; second, "Dan Tucker" B.
F. Baldwin. Green Co. Roadster mares were
next exhibited, and the fret premium given
to "Chance," n. G. Johns, Macon Co.,, SEQ
ond, "Blsck Hawk Maid" r. II. Smith, Liv-
ingston Co. For three year old mare, first
premium "Kate," r. Eof, Scott Co.,; second,
"Bitress," III. @. .ohns, Macon Co. For
two year old ditto, first premium, "Hunt. .
ress," W. Leacham, Adams Co.; second,
"Flirt," ID. e. Cats, Jersey 90, For year
ling ditto, first premium, "Lady Lightfoot,'
e. Eldred, Green Co.; second, "Prunella,"
o. G. vandoms, Sangamon Co. A number
OF draught stations now entered the ring and
made display of muscle delightful to the
eve OF q horsemsn or an anatomiet. The
6rst premium Was awarded to Highland
Chief" owned by s. Morrison, of Livingston
Co.; second to .sFred Normon,' J. Sehofeld,
Morgan Co.
The ring exhibition closed witha trotting
race Of matched horses. The premium Was
won by pair of beautiful bay mares, owned
by Thos. Smith of Sangamon Go.
No Incident has occurred worthy special
notice--not even fight, except ferocious
contest between two Shanghai cocks in the
Gallinarium, which, wac prematursiy broken
of by the interference OF the authorisies.-
Ii is d otable fact that there has been Oh
most no drunkenness or disorder OF any
kind.
forgot to mention yesterday that the
election for officers OF the State Agricultural
Society was held, and MIR. w, Ii. VanEpps
OF Lee Co.,, was elected President, and the
present incumbents Of the other Offices re.
NJ
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-19
Hepub,icanism In Davis.

BLOOMFIELD, sept. 10. 1901
EDITORS GATE CITY: On Thursday last
Gov. Bingham addressed the largest assem-
blage of persons 10 this place that has ever
collected in this county. Old age and youth,
male and female, came to hear the patriotic
statesman of Michigan. The immense crowd
was formed into procession, headed by the
brass band, with three military bands in diff
ferent parts of the procession, and marched
through our streets TO the place appointed
for speaking, where Gov. Bingham was in-
troduced TO the audience, and delivered one
of the most convincing and logical speeches
that have heard this canvass. The crowd
manifested their approval Of the Republican
sentiments, so plainly and foreibly expressed
by the orator, in desfening cheers. He spoke
two hours and half, and oil regretted that
the near approach Of night compelled him to
quit.
After dark stand was erected under the
Republican pole, and speeches were made to
the crowd by Judge Mayne, Of Keosauqua
Judge Moore, Of this county j. b. Weaver,
Esq, and w. I. Burgess. During the speech
OF MIR. Weaver, eggs were thrown into the
crowd, and among those struck with them
were three females --one very elderly lady.
The keosauqua AMI Bloomfield Wide Awakes
made q dash with their lamps 10 the direc.
tion the eggs came from and caught the mis-
cradle devil with the eggs be had not time
to throw, and it VAS with the greatest diff
Guilty that the exaggerated crowd could be
prevented from serving his dirty carcass as
he did his rotten eggs, i. O., make pieces OF
him. Mild counsel happily prevailed, and
the earrion crow was conducted privately, by
back-way, from The enraged crowd. When
be was first caught, he cried out, and con-
tinusd to repeat, that he was ''Lincoln
mani" The next night he left the country.
the Democracy losing one vote BY his run.
ming OF.
After the speeches were concluded the
keosauqus Wide Awakes, under their eff
Gent Usptain, - MILF r,-parsded our streets,
making grand display. The crowd, at a
late hour, dispercd, all we'll pleased, and
firmly convinced that the Democracy cannot
get one-half of their usual majority 10 THE
county.
On Thursday following Senator Harlan
spoke in this place, making one Of his + =
speeches, which all agree 10 unansws- ~.
10 the evening, J. s. Graf, Esq. .noL. -,
Was listened to with muoh = =.
urah Is q iogioai and fa' mt speaker.
Our friends at a
we are idle, nor f.el,ev. tha .,,,v .,.,...
haas Dy 'he nobtails OF the majority the,
VIII ga1 osre for s'the man in search OF hi.
mo'ne,." We will give good account il
Ns'emDer. DAVIS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-19

Douglas for fusaon ana Agaanst ~.
On the 9Th inst. Douglas made spesch 4,
Reading, Penn, 10 which hs opposed fuaion
in the following emphatic declaration:
How then shall We maintain our principlesf
Only BY adhsring firmly TO regular nomina-
tons and putting down all secedsrs and
boilers. Whenever you make terms and
compromises wieh boilers, you hold out .
bounty to every faishless man to bolt in the
future. For one, can nevsr fuse, and never
will fuse with any man who tells me the
Democratic creed is contrary to reason and
the Constitution. [Great applause.
On tho Saturday following be made .
speech at Jones' Wood, New York, 10 which
he oounseled fusion even TO the extent Of of
fering to sacrifice himself upon that altar.
Mr.. Douglas said he was in fsvor OF q
cordial union with every Union man who
was true to the Constitution, and every man
who WAS in favor Of enforcing tho laws in
oil contingencies. IL Breskinridgs wAs in
favor of enforcing The laws against ssess-
sionists, disunionists and Abolitionists ia oil
contingencies, be (Douglss) was with him.
Believing the Union in danger, he would
make Any pessonal sacrifice to save it. Ii
withdrawal Of his name will defeat Lincoln,
he would At this moment withdraw it, more
especially il bis withdrawal would secure the
election Of some man true to the Constitu-
ton, and who would enforce the laws.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-19
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Merchants by taking this route will have the
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Trains leave the Depot, Canal street, west side,
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The above trains connect at Forest with T.
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-19

The negotiations in relation TO fusion
between the Douglas and Breckenridge men
have come to disastrous termination. The
Breckenridge Committee have issued an ad-
dress announcing the fact, and in effect con-
cedng the election Of Lincoln. They ex-
hort the National Democracy to rally in their
strength to the support of the Breckenridge
ticket, in order that they may be right on
the record. They are the nucleus, il 10 said,
around which the party must rally in the fu-
ture 10 order to be received into the National
Convention az genuine Democrats.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-19

W Complete returns show the population
Of Detroit, Mich, to be 46,s34. Those who
fsns'ed the figures would reach $4,000, are
much disappointed.