The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-26

instead Of IL o. m, 10 heretofore. The track
on this road 10 being rapidly extended be-
yond Ottumwa, and it Is expected to be fin
ished to Eddyville. and trsins running rega-
larly, by the LIST Of March.
CTIf Mr.. Sample or any other man in
report Of the Union meeting, it may be per-
missible TO remark that such an opinion is
more da-tute than discriminating. That
reE ort vas not made, written or dictated by
Mr.. Howell, nor did be see il Until it was
printed and published 10 the paper.
The Pnbltc Hcnoo, Association.
At mass meeting Of ladies and gentle.
men, friends Of this Pablo Schools OF the
city, held at the Westminster Church, on the
evening Of January 22b, 1861, Dr.. L, G In
gersoll Was called 10 tho Chair, and G. c.
Stevens appointed Secretary.
The proceedings were opened With prayer
By Rev. ehas. Williams, followed BY music
from Mr.. DeWolf's clas, OF young ladies.
After stating the object Of the meeting,
NJ. Brigham moved tho appointment Of
three committees, which being carried, the
Chair appointed the following:
On Constitusion--J. w. Ogden, N. Nc
Cfca, J. b. Brigham.
On Nominations Ii. Strong, 7. Fletcher,
y. j, Leecb.
On R4s0lusions--H. b. Ten. Eyck, NJ. J.
Kelley, W. l.. Wood.
The first named committee reported Con-
ftitution, which was adopted.
The Committee on Nominations reported,
ari the meeting proceeded 70 elect the fol-
loving officers:
President Hon. Il. p. Lowe.
Vice president-lIon. W.patserson.
Matron - Mrs. N. T.. McGavic.
Vice Matron Mrs. 8. caiy.
Treasurer : II. Il. Love.
Ea.retaIy j. 3. Brigham.
Critc-C. &. Stevens.
WISHING coaNiIrsK.
Fsv. Mr.. Thatcher, w. NJ. u. Terrence,
Rer. l.. Whitney, w. L. Wood,
II. b. Ten-Eyck, NJ. J. Kelley,
Mrs. 8. NJ. Sample, Mrs. j. B. Howell.
Mira. A. +. Howell, Mrs. NJ. E. Stevens
Mrs. d. Collier, Mrs. G. Ii. Perry.
CHARITY coxxirrsK.
Dsssric. NJ. l.-Mr. YIN. Browneli, Mrs
A. b. Chttenden.
Dist. No. MIR. r. NJ. Reynolds, Mrs
II. Stone.
Dissr.c. No. 3.--Dr. F. Knowles, Miss A
Richardson.
Diss. NJ. Air. J,n. Ogden, Mrs. VIM
Cleghorn.
Dist. No. 5.-Mr. Y. sleefea, Mrs. NJ
Nee ieen.
Dist. No. e.-s. 4. carey. Mrs, G. y
Parsons.
At iarge--l4f. It.. larefs5ll, Mr.. Iicnr
Wessco,t, Mrs. John McCune Mss L
Knowles.
The Consultation max it til. duty OF IL
Mairon aid Vice Matron - preside al a
meetings Ut the Ladies Of the Association; /,
MAKE every effort 70 ebst The Ladies or I'd
city in this enterprise, and 70 sufer6teD
public fairs AMI other entertainments give
by the Association OF the Critic, to yreser
al the commencement cf e4cb meeting
concise criticism upon the proceedings I
the las. meeting Of the Visiting Commute
to vis, aii the schools Of the city at lea,
twice month, by one or more Of their nun
Der, to note whatever may be in their jude
meBt worthy VI particular attention, and /
report to each mcnthy meeting Of the Aase
citation OF the Charity Committee, to mas
themselves acquainted With such wants Z
the poor families in their respective distric
- prevent their children from at,endin
school, or from deriving the highes. bcnei
from their attendance, to provide for sue
wants, to report their doings to Il
monthly meeting.
The Committee on Resolutions rcportc
. series, which we're adopted by the Associ'
ton.
Papers were circulated through the q,
1icnce, and y large number Of ladies ar
gentlemen enrolled their names ~ membe
OF tho Association.
The Rev. Mr.. Thachcr and II. Strong, ESQ
favored the meeting with short address
wich were both listened 10 with great inte
est.
Tho regular time Of meeting was fixed
the fourth Tuesday evening Of each mont
Mr.. DoWoI's young choir sang bis .Me
ley in style that spoke well for bis Ok
in teaching music IN the schools.
The Association then adjourned TO the ne
regular time Of meeting.
L. G. INuERSOLL, Chm'n.
G.. %. S7EvRSs, Seo'y.
COMMITTEE MEETING.
Tho above named Committees are rcqu.
ted to meet jointly, At the Central Sche
House, On tuesday evening next, ~