The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-03-12

OuI IchocF6 VIII IeJoiCb 70 $50 tue IN
nouncement that the cars will run through
to Eddyville on and after Tomorrow, the
18th. Thus another link is added to the
iron-arm which Keokuk has reached out
through the Des Moines Valley, and BY
which she will gather to her lap the trade
and commerce OF one OF the richest regions
Of the West. In view Of this fat occo,npii
this great achievement, the attention 10 di.
vided BY the contemplation Of the magn.
tnde OF the achievement itself, and the great
consequences which must fow from it. Tha.
over City miles Of railroad should BIO built
and put 10 running order by by tho cisissns
Of Keokuk, and 10 the State Of Iowa, since
the destructive fnancisi tornado Of 1857,
while Railroad enterprises almost every
where were At discount, and while our peo.
pie have been staggering under all the disad.
vantages Of heavy debts and little credit, il
truly an astonishing fact, and one that re-
fleets credit upon tho ability Of the Presi-
dent Of the Company, w. S. McGavic, Esq.,
- we'll as upon the energy and perseverance,
OF the Lsssees, and the generous liberslity
aud foresight OF their Eastern endorsers.--
They have had obstacles and discourage
ments to contend against at almos. every
step OF their progress that might we'll have
quAiled the ssoutest hearts. We coDgratu-
late them, as well a. the citizens Of Keokuk,
npon their success. and sincerely hope tina.
they may now reap well-earned reward BY
obtaining richly remunerating traffic over
the road.
The wealth, population and resources Of
the country which this road penetrates, and
will accommodate, and the extent Of the i'm
mensc BUSINESS which will be done on this
line, form = subject which We have not DOW
time to develop. Il il certain, however,
that keokuk has nov regained the position
which she formerly held. Even without 40
Eastern connection, her facilities during the
season OF navigation, and the Inducements
which she can hold ont to the trade OF the
interior, are far superior to those of the
towns above US And from this on, We may
count tha, she will not play second fiddle to
any town north Of St. Louis.
1t must not be forgotten that, 1t the present
stage OF the Des Moines river, navigation is
open TO Des Moines. the Capital Of the State,
and by the aid Of daily line Of boats,
which are now plying, Des Moincs 10 now
brought within twenty four hours Of Keo-
kuk. II the sprng trade Of our city does
not feel the beneficial eifects Of this exten-
sion Of facilities, No shall DO disappointed.
CHEAP.-Potntoes ara wonderfully plenty
and irighsfully cheap. At 10 cents bushel
by the load, poor folks can laugh and grow
fat, provided they have any buttsrmilk.
SKcKssIoNlsrs voriNo roa WESDELL PHL-
Llrs.-Extremes meet. For proof read the
following from tho Memphis lTenncssee)
Bulletin:
"A very significant incident occurred 10
Blount county, in this State, Ut the recent
election. Ine secessi onists had candidate
for county delegate, but no candidate for the
senatorial district. Their candida for the
county received just % votes, and, what is
rather remarkable, Wendell Phillips, OF Bos-
tor, received precisely the same number Of
votes for the senatorial delegate. CONNIE nt
10 unnecessary
Ansi.SGccsston rIcosing IN mIssis.
slPPt.
There Was an anti-secession meeting at
hmith's store, Jones county, Miss, on the
10Th Of February. We learn from the Bran
don Republican that s'there were many
speeches made on the occasion protesting
against secession and the increased taxation
OF the people on the part Of the State, and
calling for still larger meeting At Taliaho.
ma" The proceedings Of the meeting we're
slT1;saa! &c Republican To- puo,iS.iiou,
but destined, On tho ground that tho will OF
the majority Of the state 40 expressed for
secession ought TO be respected.
-. Louis Market.
ST. Louis, March 81
FLOUR-Dull;C City super6ne 81 35 tc 4 SO.
WHkAT-spring 50, spring and Club IS, Club
&c to 30. Fall 81 80.
CORN liked and Yellow 35c to 37c, white SOC
to 40.
.0A1S-2G to 2yc.-
LAKD-Choice VI to 81.
WuIokY-UpwArd tendency.
HIDES--Dry Flint III to IL.
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