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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-08

NV TURK, AprN D.
The Herald's special dispatch says the rev.
olutionary movement 10 progressing 10 vir-
ginia, 5000 men 10 Richmond being ready
TO take arms against the Government, and q
Ben Mccullough, on the 6rst prsssxt, and
reinforosments are expected from N. York,
Philadelphia and Baltimore.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-08

ATcHIsoN, April5.
Lone and Pomeroy we're elected United
States Senators yesterday p. N. BY small ma
joritiss.
We have had plenty Of rain In this section
Of tho country.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-08
CHARLEnoN, April 5.

CHARLKDfoN, April 3.
. The faal vote took place 10 tho Oonven.
ton, to-day, on tho adoption OF tho perms
nent Constitution Of tho Southern Confede.
racy. Tho whole number Of tho members
Of tho Convention Is liz, Of whom l48 20.
ted for, and l6 sgainst tho Constitution. 10
were absent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-08
~. M onroe.

NossoLK, April 5.
A reported disturbance occurred among
the workmsn at IT. Monroe on account or
tho Palmetto fsg bsing raised outside Of the
walls. Tho soldiers were dared 70 interfere
With it.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-08
DisAonssty.

LoUrsvrLLS, April 5.
N. L. McOlelland, Tax Collector Of the
western district Of this city, il reported 70
have Absconded, defaultsr to the amount
Of $780, 900.
Tho Kentucky Legislature has adjourned
sine die.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-08

~Ths Virginia Convention has I'D
journsd Mr. ~ without seeding,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-08

From N0Nih GnTollna-..EInal Vote
On the Constitution OF the soulh.
arn 90 - S~A ~sa~~-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-08
Richmona whis NO. Tor sscsss,ea.

There is good authority for stating that
the Richmond Wing will not advocate secss-
sion, but will etand by the policy OF present
ing an ultma,um to the North.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-08

Tns Dss MorsEs VALLEY WnIs II published
every Monday At this o6sce, is one Of the Oldest
papers In Iowa, and has widely extended eirca-
lation throa ghout the Dee MoiDu Valley North
ern Missouri, and Westcrn Illinois.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-08
MAKRlE u.

April Sd, by Rev. =. r. Coinsr, Mr.. Henry /
Shawg and Mise Harriet l.. Gill. All of farming
ton, Iowa.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-08
EFFECTS or enCEssI1,N.

Last fall, jsst when or pAepl, began TO feel
sonndspt hopes Of better lisa, in Consequences Of
the large crops raised n - wet Sesssion raised
its distrnctivs head ayd 81 oAes blasted I'll sneh
hopes. i.stsed u rising, tAs psies Of III kinds Of
merchandise w.nt down, which was only the -
Einning Or declining scale, and - this tine
Shoes t.,f lses than they cost year ago. And nm
der ne inAaenss Of snch times they both work o.
r. bench, 90 ~ 1t onos 70 insure good IL, god
work and reduce the expenses and consequently
tho prices Of their goods.
They have the best selection Of raw material
sver brought 70 this city, and Invite III pafsone Do
sisuus of having Boots and Shoes made 70 sall and
examine their stock before leaving their orders
elsewhere, 1t tho sign at the "Big Boot No %
Msin-st. lmch1dJ
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-08
1861. 1861.
Prices According to Style and Quality


"Lsadipg makes and styles are arm II
prices, while inferior goods and rejected
stylss are selling at greatly reduced 1gurss."
-[Dry Goods Reporter.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-08

As have stated, the truth Of this pripci.
pie may be slow 10 development, % eli truths
are, and ever have been, ia the various
branches OF science. II WAS 90 with the prin-
ciples announced By Gallileo-it vas 90 with
Adam Smith and bis principles Of political
economy. II VAS 80 with Harvey, and his
theory OF the circulation OF the blood. Il =
stated that not single one OF the medical
profession, living ct the time Of tho announce.
nens OF the truths made by him, admitted
them. Now, they are universally acknovl.
edged. May We not, therefore, look with
confidence 10 The ultimate universal Acknovl.
edgment OF the truths upon which our sys.
.e.c .s:.s. !: u tho FIRST governments ever
Instituted upon principles 10 strict conform.
~ TO Nature, And tho ordination of Provi.
dence, in furnishing the msterials or human
society. Many governments have been found.
90 upon the principle OF csrtsin clasese but
the classes thus enslsved we're OF the sams
race, and 10 violation Of the laws OF nature.
Our system commits no such violation a. "a !.
lures Law. The negro by nature. or 81 the
curse against Canaan, u fitted Ter that oon
dition which be occupies in our system. The
architect, in the construction al building.
lays the foundation with proper material.
the granite-thrn comes the brick or mar.
bic. The substratnm OF our society il ma
OF the material fitted By nature for il. and
oy experience 70 know that it il the beat
NOT only TOT the superior, but for the inferi.
Or rsce that i should DO 80. Ii il, indeed.
10 conformity With the ordinance or tho Gre
Nor. Il = not for US to inquire into the
wisdom OF Ills ordinances or to question
'nem' FOR Lis own purposes lilo has made
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-23
BUY TICKETS VIA PITTSBURG
III Tickets tor sale as all the Main
Ticket OfAIceA.

FIR +. G. II IT'S.
BY this route, treghis Of all descriptions can be
forwarded FROM PhliaaeiIhia. New York, Boston or
Baltimore 10 OF irum All, point on the the Railroads
or Ohio, Kentucky. Indiana. Illinois. Wisconsin,
Iowa or Missouri, Bl RAILROAD DIRECT.
The Pennsylvania Railroad also connects at Pitts.
burg With Steamers. b. which Goods be- ard
ed TO an. point the OHIO. Musk ingum, Kentucky,
Ienne-see. Nuin nbefand, Illinois, iscnnsn Missis
slppi, Missouri Kansas, AFA ansas. and krd Rivers;
and nj Iley yuiand sanouSky ard Chicago ith
ers to all ports on the North " eslern Lakes.
Mercnalts and shippers .ntrusttug the Transports
ton of their Freight 10 this Gompan. rely with
confidence on its speeds transit,
The Rates Ot Freight
To any point In the West by the Pepuss fyania Rail
Road, are al all times An FAVORABLE AS AXE
CHARGED BY OTHER COMPANIES.
II r be particular TO mark pack ages, ssviA PKxk.
X. R.'LA
L. J. SNgEDsR, Philadelphia.
MAaRAM a hooss, 50 North ST., Baltimore.
Lkx,n a. Co., No. Aslor House. or No. l. &,
William street, n. y.
LEkcn Co. No. a state street, Boston.
ii. Fl. HOUSTON, Grnl Freight Agt.. philadel phia.
l.. l.. H0lPT. Gen. Ticket Agt ,PhiiaaeEphia.
EAOCH LEWIS. General supt, Altoona, Ia.
auxVd @@#6
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-23

La the best Maritime In the world for Fnnrsiy Sewing
and Light Manufacturing Purposes
Price with Hcmmeri and beautifully ornam ented $50
The Nos. aud Machlnes Of great ca pae iiy nd
application Tor manufacturing purposes.
Our No. Machines are esieeaiiy adapted II all
Kinds of light and heavy Leather Work, ia Carriage
Trimming Boot and shoe Making, Harness Makisr
etc. rtr. They uf size. with an arm lonr
s TO tax under IL aud stitrh the largest sized
dashes. There IL scarcely any part Of Trimmer's
stitching that cannot be better dae with them than hy
hand; so too, the SAVING Of time and labor is very
great The table If these rnchnes "a ~ inenes tong
ahd the shuttle Will hold six times the usual quantity
of tn cad. The large machines work fast SIN All
ones.
We wcuid ask fer c,lr LETTER A Machines the
special atteniioAof VEST MAKERS and DRESS M :
kEHS and NIL those who want Machines FOR Hghf
pHrpasas. They rubods the principles
~ The standard machines making Ike iIeH. thp III
irrloekea stteh Al aesliAsa ~ be celebrated
our Standard Machines are manufacturing rur-
poses III general.
ne alapspe AaHa Hemmsng .gages. LtSf~ asa
tettam Thread, slH TKtst, spoot. Bfss MaeAs O
tsfttss,
We Wemauufacture our own Needles and woDia warn
all persoEs using mach bus aiy other
We know that there needles sold o fst Ia
rfor qEai1s at A. Arr fbaH charge fer Tho Il
for msehtnss "A baa Ssea ~4y render tAs best as
4 chine 4aao a@sfsSs.
Our Gu sorns may rsst red that all our Bran cf
\ Orevs are furnished with The genuine article"
In of small purchases, the money nras be sen
| In + Stage clamps. TT bank notes.
III r. orresroiidsnts will Iiease write their name
dFthett. Ills all important thai should ia eAei
case Know The Post once, County and STATE
FAl perssns rnaul tHE info rm aisa aisat ifg
Narfnes fheir -zcs. prizes ~or4ng capacities silt
iia. h.al Ats af i.Lrcil=4Ig r. By send
ing T. ", OF any OF our Branch oElccs, for copy
NJ { onr r. - 20 O.. ~~<@~
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-23

l bOST-UiIlCE DIRECTORY.


Arrival OF the Mails.
Eastern Mail arrives daily tsundsys excepted via
Plymouth, A. o'clock. y. m.
~. Louis and Southern Mail arrives dsily (Mondays
excepted sb,p,m.
Western Mail arrives dali. teS@,.t san. ~ 9
O'clock,
Burlington Mail arrises daily texs:T s.1 6
4. nj.
Carthage and lsmouth Mail e.Iaiy sai4y
sNcrptcdl nj S, pm.
Charleston Mail Ia tri-~eelly1 ARRIVES faHIs;s,
1hursdays aud Saturdays, at Il. nj.
bavcnpor and Kock Island al fri eetfy arrives
Oh Tuesdays, Thur sda,s and Saturdays. ats M
Closing uf the Mails.
Eastern Mail closes daily (excett Saturdays tp
1T. Louis and Southern Mail closes daily (aondays
e.etptrdl at -. nj.
Darlington Mall closes daily teacept Saturday 81 al
sp.n.
Western Mail elosss daily texespa saiurdays} at
O'clock i. m.
Carthage ard piymouth Mall closes daily Saturdays
exTtftss1fa 81 4
davenport aud hoek Island Mail ttri weekly closes
Mondays. " Nelnesdays aAd Fridays al 4 p. N.
Gharietton Aai ltri-@veAisj closes Mondays, Wed.
nes5ay aua Fridays. at6 !. a..
II III The Peat Unses Viii be open sundays from
ttn 9o'ciotk. h. HOW'LL, Il. Nd.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-23
i. M. ] ger q o.'s CT Xette,
which il beaniii Pictorial Paper entirely devoted
10 the subject.
IT WILL gE sENT GRATIS.

II We have made tins abotc Reduction in Prices
~ih the two told view ~ behehiting ths public and
ourselves. The Iufii have bven s~indl.d b. spu-
rIots ashlDes made ~ iniitai4on II The metal
in them NJ The iron eakt1nR To the fss piece Is
0f poor quality The mAkerr have not the means 10 do
het work well. They Ar. bid away ia secret places.
where ia would be impossible 10 have al their com.
mand the proper aestssstesl appliances. 1t IL only
~ aofBg great bu uslness, AID having extensive
fsetArg establishments. that e. od machines be
made ST moderate prices. The brst designed ma
ehnes BADLY MAnE are al says liabi~ fn get out of
order. aAd H. 'coi considerable trouble aud
marcy H. Keep them IN repair.
he qualities 10 be l0okea for in Machine
ertasafgs ~ correct action ar ~ats ~ speta spc
vi construction. gregf asvablts and raptattl
taos wsth tar sax tabor. Machines 10 combine these
esrntlai auaiiss BE- masse Of the s1iai
tRis sfd psrfer.on. We have the NAYS and means.
OH grand scale, 10 do this.
The purchasers 81 machines whose daily bread il
aay concern. iii had thai those haviag the above
qualities not only work we'll rapta seH siox
rates ot ePe~d, bui Last Iona 1 the hhesi possb
der, Our machines, AZ sApH ~ Cs, viii EAFN MORE
sosEr. with Lsss LasoE, than any eihets, Whether
iiiateu II ours or not Ia fact, they cheaper
than any other Machines IS gilt.
II + Local Agents Wanted.
1. M. SINGER a. CO.,
45s broadway, Ny.
CHICAGO OFF1CE-No. 80 Clark St
J. NJ. BILLINGS, Agent in kcoEuk
S.ptg1-d
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-01-25
Facts About China.

The Emperor Of China, Hiepfung, is
the seventh OF the reigning dynasty Of the
Tsings, which succeeded in 1914 TO that
Of The Miugs. The present Emperor is
the 244th, dating back 1902 years. His
reign commenced on the 20th February,
1850. Hienfung is not his actual name,
but sort Of official namc adopted by
him as reignIng sovereign, and signifies
Perfect Felicity. The name OF his father,
Tankwang, signified Splendor Of Reason.
The population Of China was estimated
in l849 at about lis millions Of souls.
The public functionaries (Maudarins
are divided into nine classes, Of which
each is again subdivided into two, and
the civil authorities take precedence Of the
military. Authentic information respect
ing the finances and the army is wanting
The military organization differs essen
tally from that Of European nations
Each governor Of provinces has his owr
regiment of Chinese, bu, they rarely en-
gage in action. There are Manchou,
who serve only as garrison troops. Il
case Of war, a militia force is raised, com
posed principally Of volunteers, who hop
to derive certain advantages, or obtail
the rank OF Mandarin. There is wa
department, but no officers that are supe
rior to the governors Of provinces. Whel
there is question OF war, as OF late TO com
bat the rebels at Marking, the Minister o
War names a commander .in-chief, t.
whom all the troops are subject. Their
is no imperial navy; the admirals ar
funciionaries of the provinces. Tb'
Chinese army, including the reserve, ma,
be cstirsted at l,500, 900 men, Of whom
TOO, 1000 are Chinese, 100000 Mongols
and 500, 900 Msnchoux. The feet con
sists OF 826 vessels and So, ,637 men, com
manGed by two admirals. r...
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-01-25
Telling Secrets.

must relate my FIRST and last expert.
ments in training my Oldest boy TO keep
family secrets. He was chatter. box,
and as lie often visited among strangers
without me, l was fearful he would tell
more than he should. So,taking him on
my knee, said:
"My dear, you must never tell anything
we say, or lei out any plans to any one
to Mrs. Jones.
Ills quick mind comprehended me in
an instant, and with very confirmed
look, he promised obedience. A few
days after he entered my room with an
air Of triumph and said:
mamma, ] minded you. Mrs. Jones
asked me when you were going 10 New
York. and said, y can't tell you, for
my mamma don't wish you to know any
of her plans.'"
In my CONSERVATION was tempted TO
reprove the innocent boy, but, upon q
moments thought, let the matter pass,
knowing that it could not be explained or
extenuated. and preferring to lose the
friendship Of Mrs. Jones rather than sully
his pure, trusting spirit with lesson Of
worldly policy.
When his young brother, more quiet
boy, but equally fond of visiting. and a
great pet and darling with all who knew
him, became old enough 10 betray family
secrets, gave him no canton, but trusted
to his common sense. One day, on re-.
turning from an errand at neighboring
house, he stood awhile absorbed in
thought, and then said: .a
Mamma, what shall say when peo.
pie ask me what is your mother doing?'
and What did you have for dinner ="
"Wha. did you say, my dear ?" said I
"Why." said he, looking bashfuliy
aside. said, II guess it is time for me
20 CO."
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-01-25
Relics Of W estminster.

Among tho most curious manuscripts to be
found in the archives Of Great Britain Is one that
relates the history and privileges OF Westminster
Abbey. 1t forms roll eleven feet and hall
long, consisting OF six pieces OF parchment nearly
five feet wide, and an extra sheet, which was evl-
IDENTIFY Intended as cover loE the others. The
first sheet, written in Latin, contains legend re
counting the miraculous conservation oil The
Church by tho ghost OF ST. Peter Ihe second
sheet contains the English translation OF this le-
gend, according to which, when EthelbeTt, King
OF Kent, was converted to Christianity by Tie
preaching OF st. Augustine, he built chufch IL
London in honor Of St Paul, while his nephew
the King of Essex, built one in honor OF 81 70
ter, Just without the gates of that city; and lhn
on the night preceding the publ; cons ,cration o
this last mentioned edifce, ST. Peter in the haol
OF pilgrim, appeared TO n fisherman on the op
posite bank OF the Thames, and prayed this fish
erman TO ferry him across the river The usher
man having obeyed the pilgrims behesi' me lat
ter directed him to cast his net into the river
which ho had no sooner done than he found 1t 81
full of fish, that he had hard work 10 haul 1t OF
shore Among the fishes thus taken was n par
ticularly fine salmon, which the pilgrim oraere'
the astonislIet fisherman TO carry TO the bishop
to inform that dignitary that IL was sent him BY
the Apostle Peter. The pilgrim then Disappeared
and the fisherman hastcned, at day-break, TO tht
bishops house where he delivered the salmon ant
the message, no doubt, with minute account
the adventures of the preceding night, conhded II
tne safe Keeping OF tne Optn'HoulItd uuu oPS"
eyed servants Of his lordship. The. affair sooi
reached the ears of the bishop, whose bel.ei IN tn
nppurition OF the Apostle, as proved by the pres
ence OF the salmon, was confirmed beyond IN
possibility of doubt by the appearance oi certn:i
miraculous letters that showed themselves on th
flag stones in the hoor Of the new church, and IN
presence of the consecrating oil on the wails In
venerable calf-skin adds that the descendants o
the fisherman, in memory OF this miracle, eve
afterwards offered to the bishop OF London lh'
fish taken by them on the anniversary oi Its oc
currence. The third parchment contains state
ment of the various rights and privileges con
ierred upon !he Abbey of Westminster by il
royal founder, followed by a formula, oi excoIn
n;unicalion directed against all and amy wh'
should violate these rights, or molest the monk
in the enjoyment Of the same. The fourth docu
ment is charter of Edward the Martyr. contirm
ing the privileges Of the Abbey, and granting
It's church the right OF refuge The NTH shee
contains succession OF arguments that nppea
10 have been submitted to Henry ~. in council
relative TO the right conferred on the Abbey b
the charter Of Edward the Martyr. and alludes :
the conservation of the church Of ST. Peter ,'as
is contained in the charter Of King Edward On On
also in the charters OF ST. Dunstan and Of ST. Ed
WaFd,"
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-01-25
Optics,

Place on sheet of white paper piece
of blue silk about four inches in diameter
in tho sunshine; cover the center Of this
with piece of yellow silk about three
inches in diameter; and the center OF this
with a piece of pink silk about two
inches in diameter and the center OF the
pink silk again cover with another circle oil
green silk of about one inch 10 diameter
Ihon cover the center of the greon silk with
a circle of indigo about half an inch IN d.
ameter; in the center of the whole maze
black dot with a pen. Thon lock steadily
for a minute, on this central spot, and
closing your eyes. hold your hand about al
inch distant before theua, and you will ap
pear to SEQ the most beautiful circle Of color
that imagination can conceive, which color
will appear not only different from th'
colors of tho silk, but will keep perpetual.
changing. ..l
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-01-25
YOUTH.
DIT THOMAS HOOD.

Smoothly flowing through verdant valcs,
Gentle river thy current runs,
Sheltered saio from winter gales,
Shaded cool from summer suns.
Thus our Youths sweet moments glide,
roncd with fow'ry shelter round;
No rude tempest wakes the tide,
All its path is fairy ground.
But. fair river. tho day will como,
Whom wood by whispering groves in vain
Thou'lt leave those banks. thy shaded homo
To minglo with the stormy main.
And thou, swoet Youth, too soon wilt past
Into the worlds unsheIier'd sea,
Who're once thy wavo hath mix'd, alas,
Ali hope of peace is lost for thee.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-01-25

OF THE CLEVELAND HERALD.
When the sunbenms shine and the free winds blow
Across the fertile plain,
With sunbrowned cheek goes the farmer forth
70 scatter the yellow grain; ...
Sowing the seed that, blessed by dews,
And cheered by the smiling sun,
Shall clothe the fields with golden garb
Ere the summer days be done;
Shall wuken the millwheel's cheery cluck,
And spread the swelling sail
That speeds with its freight Of human food
Before the favorng gale; .....
Shall Iced the myriad streams OF Lie,
The wheels Of Commerce speed
And make q thousand bless the day
When the farmer sowed the seed
Unframed by the breeze, in silent room
Where sunbeums rarely fall,
There q another sower busy OF work,
Though shut in by roof aud wall.
Be the weather foul or the weather fair,
To this sower il matters not,
For the grain he scatlers ore leaden types,
And his field is the field Of Thought.
He sows the seed Of the Good and True,
And though the storm may pour,
The lightning flash OF Malice scorch,
Or Folsehood's thunders roar
Though stump and rock be scattered round,
And weeds possess the soil,
Tie crop will grow and the harvest como
IO reward the la5STeT's toll,
EIe sows the seed OF Human Rights,
And though years may first be past,
The germ will quicken, and, bursting its tomb,
Spring into lille Mt last .t
The tyront's heel may crush the soil,
And bnyonets pierce the sod, .. ...
| But the field Is watcred with hopeful tears,
| And warmed by the smile Of God.
| He sows the seed of purer Faith,
And Superstuon's clod ..l
Is shattered to dust by the piercing blade
! That upward points to God.
The stem grows strong and the head 6lls out,
| Needless OF tempest strife. ....
| And million fninting souls are fed .. OIL
With the saving Bleud OF Life, .. g..
He sows The seed Of blessed Peace s.-
Mid steel, aud fire, and blood, ...
Planting The grains with trustful heart,
Even where the cannons STOOD;
| Dropping them into the gaping rift
Piouahed by the death winged ball, t..
Scattering them with lavish hand
Over the irowning wall.
Moistened by blood of the brave who fell, H..
And tears by the living shed, r.
Tho quickened seed sends up its shoots. ..,..
Hiding the CORY dead,
| Twining around the rusty gun,
Smoothing the rugged scene,
| Clothing the wall OF sullen stone
With mantle OF living green.
Where Vice and Ignorance taint the air
This sower takes his stand, .E
And the seeds of knowledge, stepped In Love.
He ecatters with lavish hand. ... .....
Barren the soil and rough with thorns,
But the plant shoots up to light;
knowledge thrives, whilst Ignorance diee,
And Wrong gives place to Right .
At night, by day, on land, onsea,
lie scaters the precious grain; .. -a|s.
Trusting to God for the smiling sun .H
Al d the quickening kiss of tine rain. %
Be the weather foul or the weather lair,
To this sower 1t matters not,
For the grain he scat ers are leaden types,
And his field is the field OF Thought. u.