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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-11
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DAILY aArEciss ovrrcs,
keoknk, Mays.
FLOUK--Supsrnns, - % Spring wheat, OK
trA, ~ 50, Fall wheat, extra, So Is.
BRAN AND SHORTS, $50 o. perI %.
ctHN-ysiioH is to to; white 70 to II.
RAkLEY--SprinE 33a3bc
WHEAT a geed demand Fail 90 to ies,--
Spring roc; choice do. 10.
oA1S--17 10 1Sc.
RYE-3tc; dull.
POTATOEs-l5t " by the load retail 10 to Is.
1koCERlEb-hew Orleans sugar, fair eAA7
prime ~ to s, clarified Pale, crushed and loaf
Tito ~. MolAssss-Plantatios3 bto 4Oc IS. h. ~
70 As, Goldsn 6yrup,65 TO TOO. CcEes--kio ltA
tol6. Java 10 10 zoe. Laguyra, TO l6 to II. Rice
tia64.
boAP-Psim elc, Family Sic; German, Gin.
7tto74.
cANDLES-star Tito ls, stsarine Is, Mould
lItoI2,
LARD--sl; retail lie.
BUTTEk-c Common a to 81 Choice Is to Is !;
retail IL to ia.
LRATHER-Sole IS to Use; Harness 174.
HIDES-Dry 81 to p;gresn, 4 to 44c; green
sheep psits 50 to soc; green beg skins -.
n 10 - tU3
othy 81 to $7A; BAled do. 50 to 3sl; Retail, do
Sill to l24
sEEDs.-Hungarian Grass .25aae. Timothy 81
rs; Flax Seed, 50.
SuNDKIES - Onions, 10 to G5 Egg, 3 TO 81.
Feathers, sec to s5c; White Beans, - tore.
FRUIT-Dried apples, 90 to l IS psr bush
Dried peaches - 90 to 49,; kaisins, - Toto
90.
CHEESE--W. II. loaII; Denmark 3 to 10.
BEEF-7a2Ac sross5 80 to Be per quarter.
SuEEP-37 80 TO 81 90 p head.
Hoa5.--Drsssed, - 90 to 81 ".
SALTS. A.,$1 80 TO per sack; Kanaw-
hs, 81 rs per bbl.; Liverpool, 81 s0a2 90 per
sack. Lake ~ 70 TO 81 b y Dbl.
H--Aackerel, No. / $40 TO ST. p bbi; No
: $1s toel7; No. 3 412so$I3. White, No. i IS 81
70 IS rs y half Dbl. Cod Fish 6to b.
KAGs-24 to nc.
OLD IRON-a to &c per b Brass 8 to 1oc per
h.; Copper la to lac per b.
ExcaAsaE.--On Now York for currency, noun
insl, 8 TO 20 per cent; forgold per cent. St.
Louis per cent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-11

A meeting Of this body took place yester-
day in the room Of the City Council, when It
VAS agreed that the disbursing committee be
instructed to allow the families OF enlistsd
volunteers tho following weekly allowance !:
For the wife two dollars per week, and for
each child under ten years Of age ffsy cents.
The following resolution was also adopted:
Resolved, That the disbarsing committee
be Instructed to allow to applicants for aid
the allowance heretofore made, excepting il
those Gases where, in the opinion Of tho com
mistee, larger amount il absolutely neces.
ssry, in which cases snoh allowance shall be
nade, - in the Judgment Of the committee
may seem proper.
The DISTURBING committee consist of the
following named gentlemen: Gen. A. Bridg-
man, Chairman; Smith Hamili and B. B.
Human.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-11

RErA1RNo.--McKes 4 Simpson are rap
idly repairing ths damage done 10 their sts-
BILE, afew days ago, By the wbirlwind. Fears
IN regard to the strength Of the remaining
wafis have subsidized. The rear wall, which
fell 10, Was perhaps weak, bat it required .
whirlwind Of great violence to prostrase it.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-11

The present critical state Of Eurspean Affairs will
render these publications. unussAily interesting
during the forthcoming year. They will occupy :
Made ground between the hastily written news
ttsu.s cFuds specu1Atfons and lying rumcs Of The
daily Jturnal, and the pendsreus lome Of the fu-
ture historian, written after the living ntaest and
excitement OF the great political events Of the
time shall have passed away. 1t is TO these PERI
odicals that readers must look for the only really
ineligible and reliable history Of current EVENT.
and such, in addition TO their well eetab shed
literary, scientific, and theological character We
urge them upon the consideration or the reading
pubic. 7--7-7--7 - -
The receipt Of Aavance sheets from the
British Publishers gives additional value to these
Reprints, inasmuch N they nov be placed in
the hands OF sbont as soon M the GIN
al sditions.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-11

That is still the question. The project
drags for lack Of fsw hundred dollars.--
Shall keokuk ignominiously resign itself TO
the rank OF . ons-horss town for 10 psltry q
sum We doubt IL there il another town 10
the whole West that would be % slow 70 help
itaslf in 90 important matter. II bali .
dosen OF our business men whom We could
nane would take hold Of the matter 10 right
down earnest, We could have line 10 full
operation 10 less than sixty days. Shall any
thing be done ?
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Assenslsn, keok M kaagers.

- AGsentIons * cOk0k kAngeEs.
The members Oh the Keokuk Rangers are hereby
-tffied to meet .. the Council Rooms this (Satur-
layj evening for the purpose Of slscting o1Rcers
and lrsnsscting such other business Is may come
before the Company.
A general attendance il expected.
JOSEPH W. SIMPSON,
May II, 6l-d1t Secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-11

Is Among the mary preparations before The
public ~ certain cures for the Fever and Ague,
none have been received with such especial favor
- Or J. Hostetter's Celebrated Stomach Bitters.
This tonic has hern circulated and its virtues pro-
muigaied, and every day the proTrietors hear Of
some dreadful case vanquished cy their celebrated
Bitters. In our large cities there few families
who neglect the Bittsrs in furnishing heir medi-
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able 20 the taste, and stimulating in it's sctiop
upon the system. For certain cure for the Fever
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May 8. '6I~d&v
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We renew the tffsr Of choice Of these Parlor
Engravings-"Ibe Return from Market" and
.sEiIial Affection which already embelish
many parlors Ia all parts Of the land, A copy Of
either OF them, postage paid, will b. sent TO each
new subscriber 70 the Eclectic, who pays one year
III advance.
If vide spread Communications OF the ECLECTIC
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best aga d ne pubished and the ost richly enbc-
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obtain this Magazine and valuable premium be-
sides.
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Great Premium Portrait.

i. A new and surprisingly beautiful and accu-
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engraved by John Sartain IL just pnbIisf cd IL 10
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portrait Of Mr.. Everett, publishes in the Eclectic.
II the largest and the finest halflergh portrait
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2. We win send postage paid, copy Of this por-
trait to each new subscriber to the Eclectic who
pays As in advance.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-11

G. The list OF the different military com.
panies nov in this oily, which We proposed
to give 10 this issue 10 crowded out BY other
matter. Nwill certainly appear in our next.
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TERMS.

THE ECLECTIC il issucd on the frst Of every
month. Each number contains la large octave
pages hne paper neatly stitched in green covers,
with one more beautiful Steel Portraits, BY Sar
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for 30 cents; any Other for ~ consistent in post
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-11

~ Just received. and must be closed out in .
Few Gsys, At = great sacrifice, hae lot OF Silver
Plated Ware, Ice-Pitchers, Cake Baskets, Casters,
Call Bells, &C., &c. Call and see, At D.. r. Hum
phrey's Auction Room, No. Estes House.
MAylOdiw g. d. BLISS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-11
The star APanSseA lsn n nev.

Oh say can yoH sec BY the dawn's rosy light,
Tbs Gag Of our Union triumphantly Aoatiag1 !.
Each star On its asare In splendor shines bright,
The pride and the strength Of Columbia de-
noting;
Oh, who dare to mar, on that banner one star,
Or dim ita bright lustre, wen nobiy In wari
May the Stsr spangisd Banner IN glory s'sr wave,
Der the land of the free and the homo of the
brave.
Aecursd be the heart OF the traitor who "a dare,
Ia his rashness, attempt our loved Union to
sever;
The sweet joys Of Arnold We II send him to share,
And damn the vile nisoreant sver and ever.
Shall II ever b told We have vandAls 20 bold,
Who would rob our proud dag Of ono star from
its foid1
May the Star spangled Banner in glory e'er wave
Der the land OF the free and the home Of the
brave.
May the clouds that now hang 'er eur land like .
pan,
And threaten to crush orr free happy nation,
Be dispeiled by the efforts Of each and Of all
True sons OF Columbia, whatever their station;
May the love for the right return TO unite
Our hearts and our hands in friendship aud
might
May the Star spapgled Banner in glory Ger wave
Ger thv land Of the free snd the home Of the
brave.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-11
CHE 0ate Qitp.
SATURDA YM OKEING NH Y1l.
KEokUK POST OFFICE.

kE0kUK POST OFFICE.
Open from 4 \. m. to 8 y. m. On Sunday from
8 to "a. m.
q. M.
81. Loas and Southern Mails arrive at . p. M.
and close Mt Sam.
North Iowa and Northern Illinois Mails arrive ct
6A p. m. and close Ut Q =. m.
Carthage and Plymouth Mails arrive at 5 p. IN.
and close ats .. m.
Western Mail arrives at u m. and closes st
] p. m. 1-
Charleston ttri-westiyt Mail departs On Mon
dsya, Wednesdays and Fridays at q o'clock .. m,
and arrives on tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays
ut fo'ciock P. m.
RICHARD McALLISTER, Pm.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-11

@Dr. Hughes OF our city has been ap-
pointed temporary Surgeon OF the troops
here till tbs Surgeon Of the Regiment snsers
upon his daties.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-11

e. Jas. NofslDger retires from the JET
ferssniAn Blade II Abba, and Is succeeded
By Geo. Hicksnloper.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-11

CuApLAlN.-Rev. Mr.. Fuller. OF Dubuque,
has been appointed Chaplain Of the let Iowa
Regiment. Mrs. Fuller, Ne believe, accom-.
panies him into the service ~ Nurse for the
soldiers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-11

fTBy referring to our tslegrapbic column
our readers will notice the loss Of the 6ns
steamer Grey Esglo.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-11
The Evening Post:
THE OLDEsT DEMOCRATiC NE.
PUBLICAN JOURNAL IN THE
CITY OF NETWORK;

N1ow in the SiXTfEIH YEAR If it's existence,
~ combines ail the essential elements OF .
COMPLETE FAMILY NEWSPAPER.
1t lie devoted the support OF the Democratic Re-
publican party, wHtE IT II Right and OF DEM
UcRATIC PRINCIPLES ALhAfSi IL the
compromising advocate of
free Soill Free LRbes Free speech!
A strict Construction II the Constitution, aud an
Econ omi.al Administration Of the Government.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-11

e John Teesdalc, Esq.,, has disposed Of
the Register ofioe 81 Des Moinee TO r. w.
Pslmer, Esq., his successor in the ofhce Of
State Printer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-11
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BniiAe the more ephcmersi Magssines If the
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-11

AttcnttOm. Company.
The Keokuk JGgers will meet On sunday, May
18th, 1T o'clock m, in Charles Bettlsrs Saloon.
The members, and those who want 10 join the Com
psny, are invited to be present.
By order VI
myllalt FEkDlNA.D SCH ULER-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-11
FERDINA.D SCHUYLER.
Pubic Motto.

The Old Continental Home Guard, for Home pro-
lection, viii meet ~ the Cosrt House this (Satur-
day. evening" May 18th, 1t II o'clock.
mylldlt
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-11
Dlfnois Currency

The Chicago Tribsne Of Monday publishes the
following pledge with the names Of nearly I'll the
business men Of the city signed thereto. We copy
the pledge ard the list Of banks which they agree
to take.
The following named business men and ci.ixens
vi Chicago have this day made their deposits with
Chicago Marine i fire Insurance Co.
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TERMS.
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POSTAGE.

The Postage to any part Of the United States
viii be but gvg~nsy.Four Cents = year
for ''Black wood, = and but Eourleen Cents
year for each Of the Reviews.
At the above prices tho periodicals will be
furnished for 1861; and ass
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-11
Religious Nesace.

Sabbath services BY the Rev. Mr.. Madeira in the
Westmins tsr Presbyterian Church will b held ct
II U'EfoSa y. ~. sz1a s9ovs p ~, 14zPsEsilx
with ths night service.
bubjsst VI the afternoon disconrses for : lev
6ab6aths will be the lime Of she End
Seats provided tor the Iowa troops, who are
cordially INVITED.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-11

Which il printed on large folio sheet, contains
full account OF the occurrences II the day, the Ia
test foreign iaselligenec--cxc usisec rrespondence
publ documents of interest and importance
Proceedings Of Congress ard az the State Legisla-
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full and accurate Yeporis Ut Commercial and finan-
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ard Money Markets, together with the Cattle
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Of general iaterest. It's editorial disquisi-
tions are always frank fearless and Independent.
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country readers and besides al the articles Of gen.
contains complete digest OF the news OF the day.
and an agricultural Column devoted to the interest
and instruction Of Farmers. II contains 40 long
columns Of readlng matter every week.
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Religious NOstcc.

Rev. Mr.. Carey, Pastor Of the First Presby tcriap
Church, viii preach Tomorrow (sabba,h) morning
and evening, on "Ihe Times"
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II Granger Adam,
III. A. Tucker q Co.,
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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-02-13

cigars and case Of good brandy. Then The
ss3G1lsf 6ails aNay--.perhaps 70 Bnteh hin q.
sea-l-for there is no prize money OF any &C
count en- q vessel unless The negroes are on
boafdl
Nov, however, cur eaptain has work BE-
fore him, and be loses no time, Qt ia this
pluck and energy 10 al climates which
makes The Yankee ahipmastsr 90 valuable Ia
his trade.
he begins at once to discharge his cargo
into the warehouse, and 10 receive from there
empty casks, which were paHchoons Of rum
brought BY the preceding vessel Of the COM
Pany These he places Ia the hold, to be
fllsd with water from the river; and beside
them be slows bis barrels Of provisions, and
ovet al he iays.his 9slave deck upon tenn
p0rary beams the lumbsr for which he
brought from Havana with him. 81.
dis water full, bis provisions are slowed
and his extra cooking-stOve on board from
the warehouse, be reports himself ready for
sea, and the " "sobrecaTgo Informs him
that he has had a chance 70 select q fne lot
Of seven hundred and fifty out Of a thousand,
waiting for shipment, at e cost, IN bad rum,
Of Gay dollars a head Oh, this boasted
Christian, civilized nineteenth century, which
permits such double edged iniquity, the ez-
change Of bad rum to ignorant barbarians
for the blood and sweat Of their kith and
T. ~
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-02-13

We are now living in the age Of Rebell-
ion. The South, not content with having
had the control Of our Government almost
entirely ever since the formation Of the Con
stitutiOn, are now sndeavOriug to break up
our glorious Union, merely because fol. once
the power is taken out Of her hands. Overt
acts and hostility have already been COM
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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-02-13
A shor nom Fort sumter.

The Charleston correspondents Of the New
York Tribune gives the following incident;
A few days since an incident occurred to
enable Fort Sumter to give It's assnilants-
to-bs an inkling Of what it had in store for
them. It was hne day, and the Revolt
tionists were psrading and drilling in fall
view Of Fort sumter. The Major fred one
of his huge columbiads shotted with an e1-
plosive ball, which struck the water not far
from the Revolutonists, creating b. its own
explosion foam on the surface of half an
acre around. They were struck with aston
ishment, and noone was 30 weak or blind as
MOTTO make some calculation Of Whist the full
batteries Ct the fort would be sble to do when
served, as they viii be, by artillerists the
superiors ofwhOm the country does not afford.