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s4aattsr Sovereignty In Nebraska.
The disciples Of Squatssr Sovereignty In
NsbrAsks, and Of tho modsrp Apostle Of that
dootrine, have lately demonstrated the real
saiMxs Of their public principles and CON.
duct. The Legislature OF Nebraska il DEM
ocratic, by small majority; and the bulk
Of the members are Douglas DemocrAts,---
Squatter Sovereignty Democrats. Well,
when the question came TO an issue concern
ing the abolition OF the existing institution
Of slavery By Territorial authority, the Leg
islaturs voted No, and retained it,--thsss
Douglas Democrats. But q couple OF them,
on tho propounding Of the infamous doc
trins Of the President, relented, and the bill
abolishing il Was passed. But there was
still another Democrat, with veto in his
hands, to meet, that is, the Governor. True
to his political instincts, that Governor has
vetoed the biui And such 10 the net pr0c.
tical result OF this doctrine Of Squaster Sow
ersignty and "unfriendly legislation" senti-
ment in the hands Of those who put it forth
~ their political shibboleth. The plea OF
Squatter Sovereignty was raised in the out
set for the sole purpose Of covering the de-
sign 30 reduce Kansas and Nebraska to slave
Territory. So far as the Democracy, Of eth
or branch, were concerned, it has answered
that purpose. And that such Was the object
a. much OF the Douglas wing as OF the other,
this circumstances 10 the latest and compile
test confirmation. And the fenrs on the one
hand, that the maintenance OF the doctrine
may possibly operate to their disadvantage,
after tho Substantial object Of its employ
ment has been obtained, and the inability on
the other hand to get free Of the doctrine
which party exigenoies constrained them to
become 30 intimately connected with, is the
only difference nou between the two wings
Of the party. The animating spirit Of both
10 the same.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE.
THE hrst Annual Meeting Of the Keokuk Hor-
l. ticulturHl Society win be held Thursday, Feb
I'd, at : o'clock p. m, in the City Council Room,
cornes OF 9th and johnson STREETS.
The following o6hcsrs are 10 be elected Ut thin
meeting, to serve for year, viz President WIGS
President, Secretary and Treasurer.
The following standing committees are to be ap-
pointed for the current year:
/. Committee on Trees and Synonyms, to con-
sist Of ut least three smbsrs, with the power to
appoint subcommittee, and to add to their num-
Der 1t pleasure.
.. A Committee on Trees, Shrubs and Flowers, oil
ut least three members.
8. A Committee on Vegetables, OF ut least three
members.
4. A Committee on Botany.
5. A Committee on Miscellaneous Articles, Ac.
Az this win be the most important meeting du.
ring the year. 10 expected that all interested will
be present.
j. r. TRwKsBURY, Secretary.
KeoEuk, Jan. 2l, lB6O-dlt
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oslISacy OF washiagsen irving

UelIDacy 81 Washtngssn Irving.
Isstead Of being ssdefcct," the celibacy
OF Washington irving was his crown of glo-
ry. Those who have studied his writings
must have been struck with the remarkable
transition from humor to to pathos, from the
broadest fun to the most meditative senti-
ment. which occurs between the facetions
history Of New York and the Sketch Book.
Many, perhaps, imagine that this 10 account
for BY his loss Of fortune. But the feeling
is too soulful for such an interpretation. Il
had its origin in one OF those disappoint-
ments Of the heart which COLOR all tho sub
quent life OF true man. We trust that now
there is no want Of delioaoy in alluding to
the fact that the subject of Irving's love
died during their betrothsl. We have heard
the last interview described by member OF
the family; and to the sacred sorrow thus en-
gendered 10 TO be ascribed much that 10 touch
ing and true in the sentiment Of Irving's
writings to his fealty to his affection, in no
small dsgree, 10 owing the continued sensi-
bilisy which kept his heart fresh TO the last
and above all, that respect for and sympathy
with the innate and holy sentiments Of hu-
mainly which be 80 uniformly cherished and
manifested in letters and in life.
Nor 10 this ell. Time may have healed the
WOuuu anu IecOuCtIo0 WIG ueT0tt w nuOtnef
relation /; but there interviewed q period Of
disaster which drove his eldest brother to
bankruptcy; for his sake and that Of his
daughters, Washington Irving continued
single, took them all home, and became Q
father to the children. Beautiful was their
mutual devotion; happy their congenial
household; and Sunnysidsis now bequeathsd
| TO them.
No one familiar with Mr.. Irving associated
the idea OF celibacy with him; be was al.
ways in q domestic atmosphere; his nisoel
we're like daughters !; his fair neighbors hi
favorite companions; children the delight Of
his heart. With such free and fond aiec.
tons he could, under NJ circumstances, leat
the life Of a single man, as the phrase i,
usually understood. He was domesticatet
in families abroad he was the endeare,
center Of one ct home; and one OF the mos
beautiful aspects Of bis life, as we'll a. ON
OF the most honorable, 10 that selected % q,
exceptional, after the fippant habits OF thos
who ignorantly condemn what they hav
neither tho justice TO examine nor the re-
insment Of soul to conjecture may be q
evidence OF the highest love and the mos
heroic slf-denial.-I Boston Transcripts, Do
cember 20.
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TeIegraPhic Items.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. IL.
In the Louisiana Legislature, to day, the
Governors Message was read. 1t recon-
mende that the State be prepared TO meet it's
sister States Of the South ia convention, in
case Ok certain contingencies. 1t favors re-
taliation upon the hostility Of the North, by
licensing and inHcting discrimination against
Northern goods, amounting to an absolute
prohibition.
The House pissed joint resolution, de-
claring the Harper's Ferry affair an attack
on the rights and privileges of the South ;
and alleging that the hostility OF the North
and The election of Republican President
will cause dissolution Of the Union.
| Urea, Jan. l0.-Hon. Charles A. Mann,
President Of the Oneida Bank, died sudden.
~ in this city, to-day, Of apoplexy. He was
in lS40 member OF the Assembly; in 1850
State Senator, and had bssn President OF the
New York and Buffalo Telegraph Company
agei 81 years.
ALBANY, Jan. 10.- Hon. CLARK B. Coch.
rane's severe illness has unhappily termina-
ted in insanity. He wss taken yesterday to
the Utica Asylum, whore, IL 10 hoped, skill.
fui treatment may restore his reason. The
exciting agitation in Congress 10 believed tc
have greatly contributed to this much de-
plored result.
BosroE, Jan. lo.-Jno. s. Fry, . member
OF the State Senate, from Worcester county
10 said to be involved in the crime OF forxery
Yesterday no resigned his seat in tho Senate
The alleged forgery is on 6rm in Pearl st.
for $500.
WAsHIEGroE, Dec. 10. The President
yesterday returned to the Senate, ut ito re-
quest, the name Of Mr.. Ryan, who Vas 70
Gently confirmed - Postmaster ct Decatur
| Illinois.
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Arrival OF Steamer Anglo-saxon



The London Times says present appear.
ances indicate that the contemplated Euro.
pean Congress will not take place. Othe,
authorities say nearly the same thing, blu,
the statement lacks confirmation.
Lord Macaulay was buried in Westminster
Abbey.
The London Times says that in event Of
no Congress being held, all that will remain
will be TO recognise the Central Italian States
which have been formed out OF Romagna
and the Duchies, either @ IN Independent
Kingdom or 40 part Of the Sandman Monar-
chy TO take our stand in accomplished facts,
and lsAvs the Pope and his supporters to
their remedy.
The Daily News remarks that the project
cd Congress i indefinitely postponed, and
that no friend OF the cause of freedom in
Italy mead regret the temporary difficulty In
which diplomacy finds, itself. Confirms the
the liberty Of the Italian States, and justiies
the Revolution before the world.
Commercial and financial affairs In France
were in less favorable condition, owing to
the uncertainty which had arisen relative to
the Congress.
IrALY.--Gen. Gayon, commander of the
French forces at Rome, had been ordered to
proceed to Paris. This, in some quarters,
was interpreted a. a menace to the Papal
Government.
A dispatch from Modena says that in con-
sequence Of demand made bY the family Of
the boy Mortara, who had given no proof
that the kidnapping Of the child by the red
father and inquisitor and Seilette, the lat
ter had been arrested and judicial proceed
ings instituted.
Garibaldi had been honored with an en-
thusisstic ovation ut Milan although he en-
deavored to pass through the city, en- route
to Turin, unobserved.
Garibaldis mission to Turin 10 said to
have reference to his probable appointment
~ Commander-in-Chief of all the National
Guard Of the Kingdom.
Cardinal Antonelli had announced his
intention Of leaving Rome on the 18th, for
Paris.
A general amnesty in Nipples had been de-
fsrred but SO individual psrdons had been
granted.
AUsrRrA.-Vienna letters say very un-
friendly feeling towards France again pre-
vailed in that city.
The addresses to the Pope, which were w.
ing in Vienna Churches were not 90 numer.
ously signed a. Was expected.
The Emperor had announced his intention
to dissolve "a regiments, and effect such 9TH
or reductions as would soon place the army
on peace footing.
The statement that the aristocratic oiicials
in Austria had placed their pay as the service
Of the Emperor, was put forward a. hint fol-
them. to do %, but they did not respond.
PARIS, Thursday.--T Emperor has ap.
pointed M. Thoudsval Minister Of Foreign
Affairs, in place Of Count Walewski, whose
resignation has been accepted. NJ. Barouoh
IL entrusted ad interim with the Ministry
Of Foreign Affairs until the arrival OF NJ.
Thoudeval.
LrvERPOoL MARKETS.
Breadstuffs. -Messrs. Wakefield b M. re-
port Flour dull but steady; Wheat quiet bu,
firm Corn DULL but steady; and ell quota.
tions unchanged.
Provisions. quiet; Pork quiet nj SIS
for moss; sales OF Tallow ut 58s6d. Sugar
buoyant. Coffee quiet.
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MarPer's Ferry Invertebrates.
WARRINGTON. Jan. 10

WAsRIN0roH, Jan. 10.
Mr.. Arney, OF Kansas, Vas examined yes
terdsy BY the COMMITTEES. The greater part
OF his testimony related to Kansas affairs
during the border trouble, with regard 10
Browns movements in 1853.
Mr.. Arney testified that Brown preferred
to locate somewhere and run on slaves from
the South, 90 - to make that kind OF prop
sfty insecure. Mr.. ARnsy testified that he
opposed their mode Of Interference with
slavery.
Brown said he disliksd the do-no thing
policy OF the East, and said they never would
effect anything BY . milk and water course.
A. 10 the Republicans, Brown thought they
ware of no account, ~ they were opposed 10
carrying the Mar into Africa. They were
opposed to meddiing with slavery in the
States whore il existed.
Erown said his doctrine WAS TO free tho
Slaves BY ths sword.
Arnsy wanted TO knew how he recon oiled
thia With his Quaker principles, which Ne
held whom he 6rst knew him twenty years
ago.
Grown said thst the aggrsssions Of slavery,
perpetrated upon himself and members Of
Bis family, and the violation ol law.by Atch-
ison and others in Kansas, from 1853 70 that
Tins, had sonvincsd him thss psAae ~ but
n empty word, and he repeated his dislike
ID no Republican party and Abolitionists,
saying they we're cravens, that they had ~
fused TO assist him. NJ.
MIR. Arnsy tssti6ed that he declined 10 have
Anything fu1thsr 10 do with his operations.
Mr.. Arney declined giving tho names of
|psrsons from Massachusetts,, who wsre sup-
posed to have had control OF tho rifles, "a he
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lie n !.

At her father residence, nssr Dover, Lee Co.,
lows, on tho 9Th inst, Margaret Jane, second
daughter Of VIM. B. and Elisabeth ID. Arnold, Agsd
Is years aud month. Although child Of much
suffering and many sorrows, she died ia full hops
Of blessed immortality beyond the grave. Her
last words we're, II have = home in Heaven, :" thsh
very peacefully fell asleep Ia Jesus.
LAxrencebnrgh lind. papers please oopY.l
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49, - ~ - oAAEs
STATE or IOWA, 60
LEE c4UHrr,
10y virtue Of special execution 10 me directed,
- issued BY the Clerk Of the District Court OF
sAid County, In favor Of A. Homer and against p.
A. Urmston and r. r. Lowe, have lsvisd upon,
and will sell 70 the highest bidder, ut the door OF
the clsrks Once OF the District Court OF Les
County, lows, 1t Keokuk In said county, ON the
10th day Of + shruary, A. D. 1850, bstwssn the
hours Of o'clock .. and o'clock p N. Of ri a
day. tho following property tc-wit Ous Piano,
Boardman, Gray Co.'s make, OF Albany, N, T.;
$50, sS..s. s-.-..- :. :ss-...cc1
township sixty-nvs north, range six west, l66
acres and forty feet OF the east side Of lot three
block eight in the city of keokuk, Lee county,
Iowa--All In said county. Taken and levied upon
- the property Of r. "A. Urmston and X. P. Love.
to satisfy said writ Of execution.
Keokuk, jan. -, 1850.
H. II. GRIffITH, Sheriff Of Lee Co.
jan3idtd BY j. B. KHranr, Deputy.
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| could not state definitely who purchased
them, without referring TO his books il Kan,
sas, which the committee would not kiye hin
time 10 procure. M
Al Mr.. Arney was In Cincinnati lust prs.
| vious TO the receipt Of the letter, written b
Secretary Floyd, announcing the intention
| TO invade Virginia, it il supposed BY some
persons that he was the author OF Il. Ons
thing 10 certain, that persistent representa-.
tons we're made to President Pierce IN 1856
by Arney, Hyatt, Gen. Pomeroy and othsrs
OF the dangers OF civil war growing ont oil
the invasion OF Kansas by Missourians, whict
invasion received the countsnanoe OF ths
Federal authorities OF the Territory.
whIning.
There 10 GLASS Of persons In this world
by no means small, whose prominent pssu.
liarity 10 whining. They whine because they
are poor, or IL rich, because they have nc
health to enjoy their riches; they whine be-
cause il 10 too shiny they whine because II
10 too rainy; they whine because they have
emo LUCK" and others' prosperity sxessds
theirs; they whine because some friends have
died and they are still living; they whine be-
cause they have aches and pains; thsy whine
no one can tell why. Now, would like to
say word to these whining persons.
First. Stop whining. It's OF no use, this
everlasting complaining, fretting, scolding,
fault-fnding and whining. why, you are
the most deluded set Of creatures that ever
lived. Did you not know that il 10 we'll
settled principle Of physiology and common
sense, that these habits are more exhaustive
OF nervous vitality than almost any other Vi.
olation of physiological Law? And do you
know now that life is pretty much % you
take il and mAkeit2 You can make il bright,
sunshiny, or you can make ii dark, shsdovy.
This life il meant only to be disciplinary
to ct IA for higher and purer state Of be.
ing. Then stop whining and fretting, and
ego on your way rejoicing"
Second. Sing the song Of life chserfully.
Hark! Do you hear yonder bird singing JOY.
ously lie merry carols, asst hops from bough
to bough in its native forest homer Initiate
IL! Take up your song Of life, using il joy
ously and bravely. Sing on, though you
feel il not.
You are miserable, nervous, dyspsptic, in
wrong relation to yourselves and all God'l
universe, and that's oil that ails you. Then
stop short, take up the song Of life and leave
OF forever that whine Of death
GA merry heart doeth good like . msdi.
cine but broken spirit drieth up thu
bones" Live simply, oheerfully, trustingiy
and by and by your troubles "will take q
themselves wings and fy sway" You vii
gradually grow moro and more into harmony
with the natural order OF things, and thu
bright light OF heaven will shine pleasantly
down into your souls and baptiSe them int
new life.--lLife illustrated.
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sH ERIFF,s sALR.
ST ATE nv low

Las cousr, -.
RY virtue Of spscial execution TO ma directed
- issued by tho Clerk u the District Court 81
james ". Davis, havs Levied apon, and viii sell
TO the highsst bidder, at the door AZ The CIerk,
0daes Of the District Court Of Lss County, Iewa Il
Ksoknk, in sid county, on the 2lst day ~ Fs6ru.
ary, \. y. 1870, between the hours Of o'clock a
property, ~ Wit !: Twenty-thrse {4S) fsst front u
the mt sids q lot ssven by one hundrsd and Tor
~ feet dssp, In block one handred md Afty-Avs
1867 In tAs City Of Ksokuk, LAs county, Iowa.
Taken, lsvisd upon and TO b sold ~ order Of Cour
to satisfy said writ Of execution.
Ksokuk, Jan. ~, 1860.
II. N. GRIFFITH,
jan2ldtd Sheriff Of Lee County.
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t. AGENT ron THE FOLIO WING
i KELAAHLR LlkE AND FIRE In.
1URANCE mPANIES:
Musuai Uenesis Lite Ins. Dc.
Net accumulation Jan. l, 80, "a, 00l ,010.oI.
This Company his : larger aeeunaIstisa com
pared with Its liabilities than any other Ife In
sarance Co. In the united States.
- psEsens In this city hare tAsir lives insured
In this Company.
LAMAR FIRE ms. co. or NEW YORK.
Cash CaRasai S3OO, 900.
HUMBOLDT FIRE ms. 90. or NEW YORK.
Cash Capital e2OO, 900.
ATLANTIC FIRE ms. co. ~ BROoKLYH,E. Y.
Cast Capital $50 900.
QUAKER CITY ms. CO. or PHILADELPHIA.
Capital and Surplus, Jan. i 1880,
asa. 3Al A.,
~ Particular attention given to Marine and
Fire Insur anes. Contract Policies Issued.
0FfiCR-on Third-st., Keeknk, Iowa.
w. L. WOOD, Agent.
January, 16, Isto-d
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Eiscttoneering Documenss.


The documents most freely circulated by
many OF the Republican Congressman, ~
present, are the speeches Of Democratic
members. They are 90 full OF Slavery,
Disunion and Treason that nothing else 10
considered likely TO be - effsstual 10 bring
ing the people to feeling sense OF tho true
character OF the Democratic party, and Of
80 psrils with which it has surrounded the
soantry. One Republican member alone has
eircalAssd 1000 copies. Thus We SOC this
singular ststs Of things to exist the South
srn members havs given such notoriety to
ths Helper book that they are compelled, to
grasify the curiosity o. their constituents, to
purensse and frank imnsnss numbers Of
that inesndiary document oil over the South;
ana tho Republican members are cireuls sins
Democratic speeches all over the North!
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TIM D1s McaHKs VALLEY WINS ID published
every Monday 81 this ocs, II onc Oh the Oldest pa-
psrs n IsvA and Aas = widely extended circula-
tioa throughout the Des Moines Valley, Northern
Missouri, and Western Illinois.
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COAL AND WOOD.


" Az 4 BERNARD bse
IN TO inform Planters |,
Narssrymsn and Dealers
In Trees, that they have
lstiil on hand, to offer for
spnng planting, 8 largs
stock OF the following ma
med articles, Of superior
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Congress,

Nothing done Of general interest on the
10th in either house. No vote taken for
Speaker.
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SIs0vLAH, sgT SEssIsLE. --osov. Stewart.
Of Mo-, has refused to sign the Free Negro
bill recently passed by the Legislature.
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LsnME, LAX r.. RlvKR AND LIFE IN;
L SUkAN0E promptly attended 70 ~ this Once
Better and more IxDKnsITr can be given ~ THE
Agency than any other In this city, and lsss tScubs
sitter l0es.
Ktna Insxyames Co., Of Hartford, Conn, o3o AZ,
Hesae laurence Company, Of Ner Fork, l,A&7,e1i
NovtA Am<rscsn IN. Co., Hartford, Conn., SEQ -
CITY 1ke Lawrence Co., ~ FeW Havem, 370,0ki
PAswGx Fire Insaysnes Co., Of Esr Pork. 10 80
Lsaf9sgd Fire Inswrsnee Co., ks~ Fork, ~, 80
Momfsxk Fire IssHrsnee Co., Eer Fork, 800 Gee
Coanectsrst MsisSi LIFE IN. Co.. Hartford, 5000 81.
~. W. GRIFFITH il authorised 10 reoeiv
applications for al above Con paniss /.
- Baildinss, Merchandise, Mills, ractoris1
Household Furniture and Dwellings insured at &
low rates - ether Companies Who pay their iosssf
II. B. TKE-EYcK, Agent,
Once corner ID and Asir SIS, Ksokak, Iswa. Il
Ian. T. sN.d1n !.
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Insurance. Insurance insurance
D0LICIRS On Stores, Dwellings, MsrchAndis
1 Pork Houses, Public Buildings, ManufActuriIs
Kstahlisments, Household Furniture, and al ins !
rAble property, issaed IT the lowest rates II "a
following substaatial Companies
PHENIx ms CO., OF HARTFORD, CoN,a
CAPITAL 34O0, 900.
CITY FIRE ms. CO., or HARTFORD, CON
CAPITAL el50, 900.
HARTFORD FIRE ms. CO., OF HARTFoR
CAPITAL 4600, 900.
MERCHANTS INs. CO., OF HARTFORD, CON
CAPITAL 100000.
This Agency always pays IL loasss promptly
CAsu. "a
Dwellings, with Furniture thsTsin, insured 40
VERY MODERATE PRRnIUN, for one, thres or
years. Calland learn the rates.
WMs ~ DELkNAR, Agst,
Jan2d1m 6soOndrst.. near Main.
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NOTICE.

Those desiring Insurance will do we'll 10 call 3,
tho Agency Okss Of G. h. DIMOND.
JAnl0dIn Main-st. over Oedea's Book Store