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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1860-10-24
SOUTHERN FIELD and FIRESlDE.
Weekly Literary and Agricultural Paper
Published in augusta, GtOfgiH.
DIR. D. LEE, Agricultural Editor

DR.. ID. LEE, Agricultural Editor.
w. w. MANN, Literary Editor.
WIS is the title Of Weekly paper, devoted TO Ag-
siculture, Literature and An, which am publish.
ing in Augusta Georgia Il viii b ~ qpano iosm "
eight pages. folio siIe-eaeh issue 10 contain forty co
lumns Of maier I, viii be in general STYLE similar TO-
and in size somssAs lager Than the New York Led
GER II will he Published good book papeI aud will
lie IN mechanical execution in the besi sys Of typo
graphical art. III utility, will be oil thai The bssi ag-
rIcuural science and pastral knowledge q the south
can furnish weekly visitor TO the homes Of South
ern planters aud farmers, II will be useful and
acceptable TO hem than any monthly Journal Of equal
merit.
Ny aim i 10 establish paper thai will be vihieIe
Of Information that will be Usefalo Southern planters
aud farmers, and repository Of southern thought,
ina gnaiiOn and taste, in the realms Of Literature and
Ari aud TO obtain for IL such extent Of patronage
and will justify the most liberal eompenss-
lion al its contributors. Able and experienced edi-
Tor, engaged and s;Fps IN progress 10 secure
Of both Much latent talent will be brought to
light aud furnish some agreeable surprises TO souihsrs
people.
/" Full many gem o. puttst ray Serene"
will fash before the sdmirng eyes, aad cause gene
fous glow in Southern genius.
The Agticuhufsi Ednor will be d.. Dshisl Lee, the
di.ing u.bed Professor Of gricnltuie in the University
o. Georgia editor Zoe many years past % The southern
Culitator and leldiag ssairibuisr 70 many North
EN- agricultural journals % The highssI reputation.
The Literary Editor will be NJ. w. w. Mann. Of
this city, al accomplished wrsr, Of ns taste and .cho-
lady attainment Who having retired Iron the aeIise
duties Of the legal profession spent msny yesB 10 Eu-
rope and was for several years The Pa, correspondent
&c ihs National Inishgeaeer. and sou,hsrs Literary
Messenger
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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1860-10-24

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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06

Senator Davis of Miss, on Thursday, the
26th, admitted to Mr.. Fessenden, in run.
ming debate with him, that be did not know
that he had ever read the Republican Plat
form of 1856. A pretty confession, truly,
for leading member of great party to
make. What can be said of the statesman-
ship Of man who thus confesses bis igno-
rance of the specific and official sentiments
Of great party that is disputing with his
own the Administration of the Government,
"a party that be confesses he fears il on
the very eve of authority, and likely to shape
the policy and control the destiny of the ma
tion? With what intelligence and fairness
can such man discuss the position of his
opponents, with how much reason denounce
them us fanatics and hostile to the Consti-
tuition OF the country?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06

Dir. Briggs of New York, at a moment
when his vote would have elected MIR. PEN
nington, last Monday, having previously
stated that he would vote for either PEN
nington or Corwin, of course felt called upon
to make personal explanation. He said
the reason Why he could not vote for Mr..
Pennington was, that the American caucus
had regularly nominated MIR. Smith, at q
meeting on Friday previous, and he was
bound in honor to sustain him, while can
didate. Yet this man Smith, in this attitude,
known and understood, was deliberately 70.
ted for by all except three Of the Democratic
members. Thus closely was the Democratic
party allied to the remnant OF the Know
Nothing party.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06
Legislative.

kAVrUAAs SStps
SENATE. Petitions were presented, from
Keokuk asking the establishment of Re-
form School; from several places asking the
abolition of the county judgeship; from Da-
Wis county, remonstrance against such aboli-
ton, and against the passage OF stay laws.
Bill to amend chapter 43 Of the Code was
lost. Concurrent resolution that the Legis.
latnre was not precluded, by haying elected
Printer, from reducing the prices of print
ing, was referred TO committee on ways and
means with instructions to bring in BILL
Resolution TO abolish the Office of county
judge and instructing the committee on
township and county organization to bring
In bin for that purpose, was defeated
yeas IA, nays %.
HousK.-An act appropriating to the Deaf
and Dumb Asylum $500 for 1860, 90 900
for 1861, and $500 for deficiencies during
the past year, was passed. Joint memorial
TO Congress for a Homestead Law was passed
A bill to prevent counties from taking stock
in banks or works of internal improvement
was passed, yeas 4s, nays "a. Bill to
amend section 10 article Of the Constitu-
ton, in relation to judicial districts and
judges, was passed. Bill providing than one
felon should not be competent to give tes.i-
mony in case of joint felon was laid on the
table.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06
A Porcelain stove.

The editor Of the Gardiner Mel Rural
has seen a porcelain stove, which, or rather
the tiles Of which il was made, were brought
from Gutenberg, Sweden, by Capt. Flitner,
OF Pittston. some three years ago, and set
up in his house according TO the dranght and
directions there given him. The Swedes say
that one cord of hard wood ID sufficient, with
this stove, to warm q room some twenty feet
square, through their long winter Of eight
months. Capt. r. assured us that two cords
Of such wood as be burns, hard and soft, and
some of it considerably decayed, 10 sufficient
to warm two rooms Of ordinary size through
the winter. This stove, instead Of wearing
a sombre and disagresable aspect, IL an or
nament to the room in which it is placed.
The heat which emanates from IL is dry and
healthy, and lodges no dust on the furni-
tnre.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06

The election of John w. Forney as Clerk
of the House will meet with the warmest
appreciation OF the Republicans. 1t was
looked for, and earnestly desired, in case Of
the election of Republican Speaker. Mr..
Buchanan sdid not want to receive the mes
sages of the House at the hands of Mr.. For
ney." The House, however, did not choose
to consider the sensibilities of His High
Mightiness, but rather considered the cleo
ton OF Mr.. Forney fit rebuke to the rot
tenness and petty mahgnity Of the Admins
traton Of Mr.. Buchanan.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06
Harpsr's Ferry Wttnesses-.-Con-
gratmiats0na OfG Gov. OF ma. 10 |
mT. Penn tnHa1Ms

Harpsr,s Ferry wttnesses---Con-
grasniatsons 81 she GOV. OF ma. o
ME-. renntngG~A.
lHerald's Correspondence
WARRINGTON, Feb. 3.
DR.. ID. s. Howe will appear before the
Harper's Ferry Com. Tomorrow, and will
testify under protest.
MIR. Hyatt will not appear until next week.
He has been advised BY his political admirers
here that he cannot be sustained il be re-
fuses when asked to testify, and learn he
has yielded to their judgment and will nos
attempt to carry the case to the Suprsms
Court, but If compelled to testify, will do 30
under protest.
Gov. Hicks of Maryland, dispatched HE
Secretary Of State to this city o-day, to pay
the congratulations of his Excsllency to the
Gov. Pennington upon his election. Gov. p.
received the Secretary with courtesy due his
position, and replied, thanking the Gov. OF
Maryland for the prompt evidence he offers
of his recognition Of tho authority OF the
law against fanaticism.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06

BUFFALO, Feb. 3.
John Morrissey was arraigned yesterday in
the Superior Court, for setting on foot
prize fight, and for fcaving the State 10 wk-
ness prize fight. lie plead guilty to the
last charge in the Indictment, and was fined
$500.
O'Donnell, the referee, and Briggs, one Of
the seconds in the fight between Kelley and
Price, were also fined 5000 each for their
participation in the fight. The fines we're
promptly paid.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06
Mysterious DtsaPpearmncc--Au r.
er M 0r9a an Affair, r Perhaps.


Every body is, Of course, familiar With
the Morgan Disappearance, which caused 80
intense an excitement number OF wears
ago, not only in this country but also in Eu-
rope. 1t was said the Masons made vay
with him for revealing the secrets OF the Or
der, and many believe the story to this day.
A somewhat similar occurrence is now ex .
citing the citizens Of GAINESVILLE. The Auro-
ra not long since published what purported
to be full expose OF the mode OF initiation,
signs, secrets and mysteries of the Sons Of
Malta, which was extensively copied. The
expose was considered q good Joke, got M
BY some wag to amuse the Sons, and was
laughed over by not a few. 1t, however, as.
sumed a serious aspect when ii was discoy-
cred that one Curtis was the author, and
that he had suddenly and mysteriously dis
appeared. Suspicion pointed at once to the
Sons of Malta, and 1t is feared that unless
the mystery which enshrouds the case il
cleared up the citizens will rise en- u,asse
against the Order. We regret exceedingly
that such an unfortunate occurrence has
transpired, as it will work infinite mischief
to the Order il the person should not be
found. We are sanguine, however, that be
will turn up somewhere, and that it will be
found that his disappearance had not the
remotest connection with any Joke he NAV
have perpetrated on the Sons. Il Sandusky
Register..
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06

A swallow in the spring
Came to our granary, and meath the leaves,
Essayed TO make her nest and there did bring
Wet earth, and straw and leaves.
Day after day she TOLD
With patient art but ere her work was crowu'd
Some rad mishap the tiny fabric spoii'd,
And dash 1t to the ground.
She found the ruin wrought
Yet not caet down, forth from her place she hew,
And with her mate fresh earth and grasses
brought,
And built her NEST anew.
But scarcely had she placed
The last soft feather on its ample door,
Whom wicked hands, or chance, again laid waste,
And wrought the ruin DER.
But stiII her heart she kept,
And toll d again and, last night hearing calls,
looked, and 10 there little swallows slept
Within the earth-made walls. 8
What trust Ia here, o man
Hath hope been smitten in its early dawnf
Have clouds o'ercast thy purpose, trust or plan
Have faith, and struggle on
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06

The Paris correspondents OF the New York
Times thus explains the resignation, or dis
missal-to call things by their right names
OF the French Minister. The pamphlet, the
Pope and the Congress, was only ito proxi-
mate cause. Count Walewski had long been
fixed to q certain policy which be had not the
tact to conceal. This policy, though unjust
ly stigmatised as Austrian, was very differ.
emit from that Of the Emperor. The crisis
was brought about in the following manner:
When the obnoxious pamphlet above re-
ferred to appeared in the Steele, the Papal
Nunco demanded that the offending journal
should be warned"
This Walewski though no more than right.
but as It did not come within his preroga tiv .
OF Minister Of Foreign Affairs to administer
the reproof himself, be promised to use bis
influence with the Minister Of the Interior
and also to speak to the Emperor. His sur.
prise was more profound than agreeable to
ind that the latter approved Of the pamphle.
and desired that the Nuncio should be made
acquainted with the fact. Napoleon more
than limited his wish that his Minister would
DO OF the same opinion, but this could no,
take place; Walewski had committed him.
self TO different policy. He tperefore had
nothing TO do but resign. e
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06

Total amount OF Losses, Claims and
Liabii ities..............- .......... 443,580.43
The greatest amount insured any one risk 10
-, Goo, bat win not, - general thing exceed
SIC zoe.
The Company has no general ruls ~ 10 the
amount allowed to be insured In any city, town,
village or block, being governed in this matter IN
each case, BY the general character Of the build
ings width Of streets, facilities for putting ont
fres, Ac-
No part of its capital earnings IL deposited In
any other State ~ security therein
An AttesteA copy Of the Chsxtcr or Act Of Incor
poration ACCOM- panies this Statement.
CHAS. j. MARTIN, Pres't.
j. kILrok ShITa ,Secy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06

niLADSAFnAAs e 3D. D.
One Capt. Moses was arrested to-day at
the Exchange, for attempting to swindle our
citizens. Moses had published an announce
ment that he was the commander OF chart
ty ship bound to Gibralter with food and raj
mcnt for the Morocco refugees. He pre-
sented to the Sons OF Malta what was sup
posed to be forged letter of introduction
from the Grand Commander OF the Sons of
Malta OF New York. He was held to bail
to await a further hearing. He protested
his innocence, alleging that certain party
in New York would testify 10 the purity Of
bis purpose.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06

GTThe Norfolk (va.) Herald speaks of
Toombs's late clustering in the Senate in
these irrevcrent terms
Mr.. Toombs, the fire. eating Senator from
Georgia, thinks the "South should not wait
for overt acts, in the event OF the election
OF Black Republican President but meet
the enemy at the threshold and drive him
back or tear down the pillars OF the temple
OF liberty, and overwhelm all in a common
ruin" While such fulminations proceed
from men OF the ealibre and temperament Of
MIR. Toombs, they "give no greater blow to
the ear than doth chestnut in farmers
fire."
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06

@The Oregon Argus Of Dec. 18th ult.,
brought by the last overland mail, contains
Mr.. Lincoln's Cincinnati speech. The Argus
says editorially "Let no man fail to read
Lncoln's speech. 1t 10 clear, pointed, and
unanswerable. While Douglas 10 q YER
monter, let 1t be borne in mind that Lincoln
10 q Kentuckian."
The Argus says that in the late Democrat
ic State Convention TO appoint delegates to
Charleston, Douglas had not single sup.
porter.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06
gTA rumor is rife touching one Of our

gTA rumor is rife touching one Of our
citizens, a faithful son OF the Old Dominion,
who some days ago wsnt out TO Springdals
for the laudable purpose of accommodating
the chances for the capture of Coppic--how
q brave old Quaker lady cur tailed his opers-
tons by scissoring of portion Of the oaudal
extremity OF his coat, after the manner OF
David towards Saul in the cave, and giving
him some sensible advice, which be took
and "sloped." How is "Old Virginia ?'--
[Muscatine Jour.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06
aTTbs "Disunion Lie. - i tbus na;lad

0VT The "Disunion Lie - is thus nailed by
Virginia paper-the Lynchburg Virginian:
1.-THE opinion il advanced By Southern
Democratic paper, that the failure OF the
Charleston Convention to agree upon can.
didate for the Presidency will evsntuate in
speedy dissolution of the Union. We dis
nnte that. The fate - The u::c. /: &C. i.
the especial keeping Of the Democratic Or
any other party. The Union il the inherit
ance OF the people Of the United States, and
its fate 10 in their hands. The politicians
cannot deprive them Of 1t. They only can
determine its duration. Let fair proposi-
ton for disunion be submitted to them by
the politicians, and they will spurn it with
kicks and curses from their presence. Let
the politicians try 1t if they choose. A CON-
vention may meet and wranglc, and break up
in row, but they will not heed il. Il 10 not
an asscmblage known to the Constitution.
II is self-conssituted and irresponsible. IT
cannot 10 any way bind the people or involve
their consciences. Although the Govern
ment IL administered by party, party is
not the Government
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06
Fire ana EXPLOSION I'm BROOKLYN.

A six story double tenement house in
Brooklyn. N. Y, took FIRE ON the Cd. One
report says that and another that SO per-
sons were consumed in the flames.
On the Sd the wool and bat factory of
Ames d Moulton, in tho same city, was de-
stroyed BY the explosion Of steam boiler.
Mr. John McCracken, one Of the owners, and
SIX or seven others were killed, and large
number OF others wounded, some of them
fatally.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06

New YoRx, Feb. 8.

New YoRs Feb. 8.
Three brown stone mansions on Lexington
Avenue we're burned last night. Occupants
and losses as follows.
J. II. Hasbrook, $40, 900; Rev. DR.. Hoag,
$40 1000; NJ. Wolf, $4,000. Hssbrook and
Wolf were insured.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06

ca Mr.. Douglas proposed in his last
speech in the Senate, that provisions should
be made to prevent the invasion OF one State
by oitizens Of another State. The PROPOSE
ton is very we'll, indeed, and il would be
still better If 1t embraced provision for the
threatened contingency of dissolution Of
the Union in the event OF any mere partisan
triumph in . Presidential election. II Louis
vile Jour.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06

FIRE AT DIXON, ILL.--On the 26th ult., the
machine shop and foundry, stone building
near the Dixon Touring mill, was destroyed BY
Ere, together with all ito machinery, plows,
corn mills, &c. Col. j. Dement, is the princi-
pal sufferer; his loss is about So, 900. No
insurance,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06

cTOharles Lever, in one OF bis stories,
tells OF a dashing individual who boiled his
hams in sherry wine whcreat an honest Hi
bernian exclaimed, "Bedad, wish VAS
pig myself"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06

UUK. I'D AND MAIN-STS.,
KeOkuk, IowA.
CTATEMENT OF the Coalition al the HOME
- INSURANCE COMPANY, Of Nsw York, On
the LIST day OF January, A. D. 1860, naAs to the
Auditor oil the State Of lows, pursuant TO the
Statute Of that State.
NAME AND LOCATION.
The nam Of this Company L. the HOME IHSU-
RANCE COMPANY, Incorporated Ia 1883, and
located in the City Of New York.
Capital ~, 600 900.
The Capital Of said Company, actually paid up In
oAsh, wv VVVuV
The Surplus on the 1st day OF JanuA-
~, 1889. . $685.. ......... 4I5,sI6.s5
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06


The Republican friends of Gov. Chase
hred 100 guns on the Wharf last evening, 10
honor OF bis election to the United States
Senate.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06

The UNION Conservative Union
meetings have been recently held in several
Of the counties of Tennessee. The conser-
vatives Of that State are generally in favor
of John Bell for President.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06
X f. O X IT X :

TUE DKs MoKEs VALLEY WINS IN published
every Monday at this office is one of the oldest pa
pcrs in Iowa and has widely extended circula-
tion throughout the Des Moines Valley, Northern
Missouri and Western Illinois.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06

a. A German astronomer, NJ. SchwAbe,
endeavors to show that certain furrov-like
streaks observable upon the surface OF the
moon are sscribable 70 the existence Of veg
citation. These streaks appear and disap-
pear, he says, according to the season.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06

kEOKUK FEMALE SEMINARY.
TIME third term Of this Institution will COM
/ moncs on Monday, Jan. seth, In the basement
Of the Chatham Square Church. corner "a ia and
Morgan sts. These rooms have been found dry and
cool and easy Of access.
The Teachers secured TO instruct in their differ
emit departm ents of study, arc the following:
Rev. G. A. WILLIAMS, Principal;
Mrs. ST.. WILLIAMS;
Mrs. n. II. CRAVEN
Miss l.. C0PELIN.
Mr.. O. q. ISBELL, teacher Of Vocal Music.
Prospectus Of the Institution has been published
and can be obtained on application to the President
or Secretary Of the Bssrd Of Trustees, or TO the
Principal. WIN. THOMPSON, President.
II. 6Txora, Secretary.
Jan. =, '6o-ds
j VI Diss SaM q an.
NJ OTICE Is hereby given that the co-partnership
herstofere existtng In the milling business, in
the city Of keckuk, Iowa, between Edward A.
Foots, w. II. Austin and G. n. Albers, In the firm
name Of Austin Co., has this day been dissolved
by mutual consent, and forever dsssrminsd.
EDWARD A. F00TE,
W. 81. AUSTIN,
G. III. ALBERE.
Kcokuk, Iowa, Jan. 81, 1860 -jAn2sd3w
Crrr MILLS,
JAnuary(2l 1860.
The Milling business win be continued by the
undersigned under the firm and style Of Austin 4
Co., ms heretofore. w. III. AUSTIN,
G. II. ALBERs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06
NOTICE.
vi a A . r. III q u r.
FOOT OF SOUTH WATER-sT.,

ME notes and accounts Of the late firm Of RAN
= dolph Leslie have been placed in the hands OF
the undersigned FOR immediate settlement Per-
sons knowing themselves indebted viii therefore
make immediate payment and thereby save costs.
THOMAS MARTIN.
Ksokuk, Jan. IL, 1S6o-d3w
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06

GTA st. Paul paper estimates the FUR
trade OF Minnesota to be worth $3.50, 900 an
nually.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06

GvThe N. \. correspondent OF the N. @.
Courier says that ga number Of our first class
Observation-Disclosures OF the bon ton--are aa-
s.oeiasing together for the purpose Of form
ing asoclety, the object Of which shall be
20 extend hospitality to distinguished men
from oil parts Of the Union upon their arri-
val in New York;
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06

gTR Rev. r. s. johnson, who had con-
siderable amount OF lumber in his hands for
the benefit OF the Ellison sufferers, saws il
has not been appropriated to private use, but
been disposed OF entirely for the relief Of
the persons designed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-06

COAL AND WOOD.
HAVING . contract for the entire yield Of the
IL sLAU0HTER COAT MINES,
/ ~ prepared 70 10 furnish this superior coal TO
customers, In any part Of the city, At short notice
Also, supply Of the bsst Lawrence Coal.
WOOD FOR SALE.
100 Cords best quality Of Hickory Wood.
100 seasoned Oak
Orders for Fence Posts, and dimension Oak Lum-
bsr generally Allied with dispatch.
few New York and Boston Railroad Tickets for
sAle ~ reduced prices.
JAMES BROWN Agent.
Once on Second-st, between Main h johnson.
- Orders with the money accompanying them,
loft with 4. Warnock 1T the Stable corner or Main
and 18th streets, win be promptly attended to.
ianl 5dtf.