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


Tho secret order OF the Knights Of the
Golden Circle, formed some years ago, and
now constituting an oath. bound, secret, po-
litical and military association Of several
hundred thousand men, inaugurated and DON.
troll the secession movement. The original
object OF that association Was tho conquest
Of portion Of tho Mexican States, Central
America and Cuba and the formation Of .
splendid slave Empire. Their original plan
VS. TO acquire these Territories by iillibus.
tesing on the Walker and Henningsen plan
or by inducing the United States to purchase
Cuba, and then to precipitate the South into
. revolution for disunion. Fooled in their
original scheme, they resorted to secession
and revolution fret, but their scheme Of CON-
quest and annexation 10 still cherished, and
the forces are already drilling and marshall
ing for its initiation. The Golden Circle
empire OF slavedom is to surround and en-
close the Gulf Of Mexico, making il an in
land sea, and controlling it's commerce and
navigation.
Should the Ere. eaters succeed in accom-
plishing their design, the slave-trade will be
revived, and scenes of violence, plunder and
conquest will prevail, which will cast into
the shade the deeds Of the sspirates Of the
Gulf or those Of the Barbary States, and
which will scarcely End . parallel 10 the bis.
torical records Of the Spanish conquerors Of
South America.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-04

NOTICE.
vTVIE ccpartnership heretofore existing between
]. A. Duncan and Philip AdletA under the
frn name OF J. A. Dnncan Co.. IL this day dis
soleed by mutual consent. The business will here
after be continued by J. A. Duncan, who IL alone
AUTHORISED 70 collect Oh credits dss the said hrn.
J. A. DUNCAN.
April 1, 1861-ap2d3t r. ADLETA.
ASAENS N ENT NOTICE.
vTyHERH will Be Special Meeting Of the City
i Council Of the City Of Keokuk held on W sdnes
day, April 10th, 1861. ct o'clock :. m, for the
purpose Of 1qualising the Asssssment List Of the
current yesr. B. 8. MERRIAM,
Clerk Of the Council Of the City Of Ksokuk.
kAokuk. MArch -. I66l-d4a
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-04

N000 10 tn m Nv - TT000 Cc
Germtnatlon.
II you did not. as you have 30 often been
advised to do, save your seed-coFn by select
other day, but 70 at once to your corn cribs
and nick out the handsomest ears that you
can find and store them up 10 some dry loft,
no matter II it 10 very smoky one, and as
hot az July sun--it won't hurt the vitality
of the seed.
1t 10 Of the highest Importance that your
seed should terminate Immediately after you
plant IL. It's OF more importance than early
planting. termination can undoubtedly be
fastened by artificial means. DR.. Ohambsr-
lin, Bureau Co., ILL.,, has made important
discoveries IN this direction. The Repub-
lcan says:
ssLAst year DR.. Chamberlin made some
practical experiments, and demonstrated that
nearly one.ha the time may be saved in
germinating the seoj BY the use OF chloride
Of lime.
SHOT satisfied with the success OF last
year, be is again experimenting. In his once
he has four boxes; IN the 6rst 10 corn planted
without soaking, and the seed not germina-
tod 10 tho second the seed Vas soaked il
warm water, which has just commenced to
germinDte; 10 the third 10 seed soaked 10
solution Of lime, and the green blades are
just pesping above ground; in the fourth 10
seed soaked 10 solution OF chloride OF
limo and copperas, 10 equal parts, and the
blades are now nearly three inches above
the ground. All Of these seeds were plant.
ed as che same time, IN the Same quality OF
soil, and were taken from tho same ear
The boxes have had IN equal share OF heat
and light, neither allowed advantage over tho
other.
oThis experiment should attract the at-
tention Of farmers. We conclude from four
to six weeks may he saved By the use Of
chloride OF lime and copperas, which 10 :
matter Of no ordinary moment, whom No rs-
aect that delay Of germlnation Of tho seed
OF two weeks frequently places the crop
within the reach OF the frost 10 tho fall. An
other fact OF some Importance may also be
mentioned. The copperas used in soak
ing will prevent the birds, squirrels, worms,
| etc., from eating the seed.
CDR. Chamberlin assures NJ that one
pound OF chloride Of lime and one pound OF
copperas, 10 water, will soak enough seed
for twenty acres. The cost will not be over
twenty Five cents. Every farmer could a..
ford to make tho experiment, even IL be
should fail to derive any bene6s from it.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-04

TTbere 10 an old proverb to the efrec,
that il IL better to be born lucky than good
looking or rich. We never did believe much
10 il, yet recent events rather indicate thai
there IL something in lock. After all, bow.
ever, il may be 10 management. Some four
or I've years ago our friend Tessdalc came
to this State and established = paper II Ioxa
City. Very soon altar be Was elected TO thu
comfortable once Of State Printer. he fol
lowed the Capital to Dss Moines, and VA
re-eleoted. llis term Of once expires nex,
winter, when be will have cleared at leaa'
go 600. At the recent inauguration OIL
s.IIonest Abe' friend Teesdals Vas present
not ID search OF 40 ONCE BY any means, bu
TO see the ceremony. While thus employed
the Office Of Postmaster at Des Moines "a,
thrust upon him unasked and unsought. Th,
Iowa Delegation, Messrs. Harlan, Grimes
Curtis and VandeveT, considering that BIZ
services had not yet bcen properly paid for
united 10 sending his name 10 the Depart
ment. We are unable to solve this matter
Perhaps Il vas Mr.. Tcesdale's modoaty %
him ahead. Itmsy DO that upon examina
ton be vas found 10 DO tho only man /,
Washington not after of6ce, and VAS reward
Cd accordingly. Disappointed place hunter
who have been clamorous, will take MOTTO
and SOC what they might have gotten By stand
ing back and asking nothing.
The fact 10, ofhcc- hunting 10 just like gam
bling. Il 10 only the ely old rats Who max
business Of II that succeed. They stoc
the cards upon the green hands and are pre-,
" sore TO take oil the tricks worth having
lHawkeye.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-04

CT The ne. gain Of members OF Congress
BY the free States under the new apportion
ment, including Kansas, is two; tho net loss
Of the slave States, six. The new House
will consist OF Isl members from the free
States, so from the border slave States, and
80 from the seeding States.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-04

TIE CsKDIT SrsrKM beautiful girl
stepped into shop TO buy pair Of mite
Chow much are they 70 ssWhy,n said the
gallant but impudent clerk, lost 10 casing
upon her sparkling eyes and ruby lips, s.you
shall have them for kiss." "Oh, very
we'll" said tho lady, pookesiDg the mite,
while her Dyes spoke dagsers "and 40 SEQ
that yen give credit here, charge II on your
books, and let mo know when you COLLECT -
snd she hastily trippsd oss.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-04

TWomen kill themselves for want Of
love, and men for want Of money, usually.-
Women 70 10 for love and diAmonds, and
men for dollars, dogs, horses, and vide Il
oentiousncss. The wife Who poisoned her
self IN Forsytb street, tho other might, be-.
eause she found another woman's gloves in
her husbands pocket, vss : specimen Of her
sex and iss impulses. The Nisv0tsuv Who
slew himself aboat she sa0s time because be
could not pay board bill, vas specimen
OF his. And yet those glovss may have oome
iDnooently enough into the pocket Of one
party, and good salasy had already been
procured. without bic knowledge, for the
other J. IN. \. Sunday Times.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-04

TIRE 1x1g0DA
SEWING MACHINES
IN ORDER TO PLACE THE
BEST FAMILY MACHINES IN THE
Within the reach Of all We have reduced our
Letter a, Or 7ransvsrss Shuttle Machssss,
(pifh Hsmmer,)
Beautifully 0msmented. to $50.
THESE LETTER MACHINES
Contain Recent vaiuable Improve.
mcnsss
We would ask r them before purchasipg else
whers) the special attention Of Vest mAken
Dress makers, and all who want Machines for light
manufacturing purposes.
Singers Nc. lk2 Standard Shuttle Maehiss,
popular in the family and manuiactory. Prices
reduced. respectively from SIS and $50 to $50
and 600.
SINGERS NO. : STANDARD SHUTTLE MA.
CHINE,
Fer Carrisee-maksrs and heavy Leather work
Price, complete, olets
The singer Machines
Make tho intsriocked stitch, which Il the best
stitch known. They ass Of -grsat sped. easily IN.
derstOod simple In sructure, Of great durability,
adapted 70 the heaviest and iightcst goods are m
ishsi IN the most perfect manner, and may b used
for several years without requiring repair.
THE STANDARD MACHINE
For Tailoring, Boot and Ehos Making, Harness
Making, Carriage TrinniLg, 10, viii DO more
work, earn more money, and 10 cheaper than those
Of any other mAker - : giit.
| We have always on hand HHMMING GAUGES,
SILK TWIST, LINEN AND COTTON THREAD
on EPO0L6, BEST MACHINE OIL In bottles, ~.
CHICAGO AGENCY, NJ. 30 Ciark-ss.,
(SAeSmAn Mouse.)
- Letters for tAe Above Age~ey sAosld ,.
Addressed ~. M. sINGEn = Co."
J. BILLINGS. Agent Tor Keokuk, Iowa
| SAu persons requiring information about
SEWING MACHINES. their sises, prices. work.
ine eapaeitise, and the best methods VI purchasing
can obtain Il By sending Ter copy Of
\. N. ssnger = Cs.ss Gazette,
which II beautiful pictorial paper entirely a.
voted 70 the subject.
IT WILL BE SENT GRATIS.
i. -. sINGEn Co..
Eo.4ss BROADWAY.
Aprii4-dtw NEw-YoRK.
| SCHOOL IN EGMAT WARD.
| AH ISIS MARIA A. KELLEY will open eelsc
| lvl school Iii the h1flding now occupied by TIL
Public schools. at the corner OF q and Concert st.
| q Monday, April III, Tor Session Of IL Weeks
TkKAs ~ ~;
Payable ~ ~ middle Of ths session No dsduc
too fsk sbssnss, sssspt o. sesesat q peotrsetss
iskAsas. lnaA3e1st
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-04
Agricultural Warehouse

Agricultural Warehouse
SEED STORE,
NO. 160 MATN-6T. ...............KkOKUK,I IOWA.
r AN recsiving daily fresh and we'll selected
j stock Of Agricultural implements and 60ds,
which A. Offering to the publie at low prices for
cash, 1t wholesale and retail.
April3. vl-dsm =. REYNOLDS.
a FULL assortment Of the following make Of
n Piows may be found Ut the Agricultural Ware.
house and 6eedstors:
Ksokuk Plow Co.
Moline, III.
Rock Island, Ill.
Wassaw, Ill.
Boston, Mass.
apsd3m E. REYNoLDS.
A FRESH stock Of Garden and Field Seeds, BY
"A the bushcI pound, ounce or paper, may be
found 1t the Seed Store, ISIS Aain-st.
apsdSm REYNOLDS.
lust received 1t the Agricultural Warehouse
y and Seed Store good stock OF Corn and Cob
Crushcrs, Corn shelters, CultivAtors, Corn Plant
ers; Single, Double and Thribbie shovels, which |
am offering at reduced prices for cash.
Apr3d3m b. REYNOLDS
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-04

ITO the man OF strong will and gian
energy, possibilities become probabilities an,
probabilities ccrtainties.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-04
A valaabic Remedy.

Every family should keep = small quantity
Of chlorste Of potash. We have never found
anything equal to il for . simple liberated
sore threat. Dissolve teaspoonful Of il 10
tumbler Of water; and then occasionally
take teaspoonful Of the collation., % - -
gsrgle the throat. Ii 10 nearly tasteless, and
not 1t oil offensive to take and 10 hence we'll
adapted to children.
Nothing 10 better than this for ehappsd or
cracked hands. Wash them 10 the wesk So
luton, and they will soon be we'll. II 10 also
good for rough, pimpy, or chapped face
IL may be had at any druggists.
Common salt has been strongly recon-
mended for the incipisnt stages fthat dread.
ed disease Diptheris; but We have no doubt
this would be better.
We have no doubt that il some scheming
medicine men should give = high.sounding
Greek or oriental name, introduce some in
grsdients to conceal its nature, and expend .
hundred thousand dollars in advertising, be
might make ~ great afortune ont Of il, and
possibly 40 honestly, as some OF tho great
patent medicine venders.
AZ chlorate Of potash somewhat resembles
oxalic acid, . deadly poison, 10 external APP
pearance, . test for its ready Identification
in case of missing label, may be desirable.
Throw few grains on burning charcoal or
into wood fire, and it will produce bright
light, owing to the production OF oxygen gas,
similar to the light produced BY throwing
saltpeser into the are, but much more in
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-04

DtscreatseA 1lilnsts Currency.
Chicago brokers have fixed the discount
upon oil the banks thrown ont 81 20 Per
cont, except the Merchants' and Drovers'
Bank, which - 80 per oent.-[ Quincy Her.
AID.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-04

61Susan Denim, the actress, has got her
self into tfouble ct Detroit. The critic Of
one Of the newspapers did not have very
high appreciation Of her capabilities, and
wrote - much in notice Of her performan-
ces, whereupon the husband Of the lady wait
Cd upon the critic and pounded his head with
tumbler, while Susan stood BY anxious 10
lend her aid. The pair made tracks for Can
ada - soon ~ they bad thus vindioated their
honor.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-04

@Au persons requiring information about
SEWING MACHINES. their sises, prices, work
ing eapasitise and the best methods u purchasing
csn obtain Il By sending Ter copy Of
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-31

What ever may bo the result of our pres
ent struggle, tho future historian will have
to record these facts.
l. That no rebellion was ever before inau-
gurated wherein the conspirators could not
even pretend that one of them had been
damaged in person or estate by the Gov
ernment they sought TO overthrow.
2. That there was never before a rebell-
ion whereof the main impulse was devotion
to Human Slavery. Men havo conspired
and rebelled for every kind of liberty but
the liberty Of epslaving their fellow men.
8. That never before did strong Gov
ernment allow rebellion TO proceed for
months in career Of stealing money, arms,
munitions, arseuals, armories, &c, proceed
ing from investing to bombardiug its most
important fortresses, and usurping the col
Letting of the revenue over one-third of its
country, before raising regiment or firing
a gun in defense Of its rights,
4. That never before did Twenty Mill
ions Of People, so long absorbed in the arts
of Peace that they had almost forgotten
that Of War, spring TO arms with so gener-
al an alacrity, so hearty an enthusiasm, as
ala tnoSe OF our pauIot OtateS upon TecelV-
ing news Of the capture Of Sumter and the
Presidents Proclamation thereupon.
5. That never till now was a Government
embarrassed, perplcxed, by the duty of ac-
eeptipg somo and rejecting other of the
regiments raised, equipped and rendered
for its Defense eager to serve on its own
terms till the end of the War.
n A 1 -.
an empty Treasury, an inadequate Revenue,
demoFalized Public Service--demoral-
lied through treason and robbery perpet-
rated by the late Cabinet Ministers-never
till now found the people pressing Millions
after Millions of Dollars upon if,-en its own
terms, and insisting that it should d-take
enough and never borrow trouble with res
gard to its Finances,
SO much at least is secure. What
ever may hap, this cannot be gansayed.
And now, if the Republic is allowed to go
down, it will not be the fault Of the Peo-
ple.-N Y. Tribune.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-31
Col. ElIsworsh,s Last Letter.

1t has already been stated that one Of tho
last acts of Col. Ellsworth before leaving the
Camp for Alexandria, was 10 address let
ter 10 his parents, who reside in Mechanics
vile, near Troy, New York. The following
is a copy of that letter:
Head Quarters First Zouaves, Camp Lincoln.
Washington, D. c., May %, 1861.
MY DEAR FATHER AND MoTHER:-Tho
Regiment is ordered to move across tho
river tonight. We have no means of know
ing what reception we are TO meet with. l
am inclined to the opinion that our entrance
to the City of Alexandria will be holly
contested, as l am just informed a largo
force have arrived there to-day. Should
this happen, my dear parents, it may be
my lot to be injured in some manner.
Whatever may happen, cherish the conso-
lation that l was engaged in the perform
ance Of sacred duty; and tonight thinking
of the probabilities of tomorrow, and tho
occurrences of the past, | am perfectly con-
tent to accept whatever my fortune may be,
confident that He who noteth even the fall
of sparrow, may have some purpose, even
in the fate of one like me.
My darling and ever loved parents, good
bye. God Bless, protect and care for you.
ELMER
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-31
Proclamation Of Gen. sanford.

Copies of the following proclamation by
Major General Sanford, Of the New York
State Militia, in the service of the United
States, have been extensively circulated in
Fairfax county, Va:
Headquarters, Department Fairfax, Va,
Arlington House, May 25, 1861.
Fairfax county being occupied by the
troops under my command, l deem it prop
er to repeat the publicity of the assurance I
have personally given to many of the good
citizens about me, that all its inhabitants
may return to or remain in their houses and
the usual pacific occupations in peace and
confidence, and with assured protection to
their persons and property, as the United
States forces in Virginia will be employed
for no other purpose than that of the sup
pressing of unlawful combinations against
the constitutional authorities of the Union,
and of causing the laws thereof to be duly
respected and executed.
By order Of Maj. Gen. Chas. w. Sanford.
GEO. w. MORRILL,, Division Inspector
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-31
A Remarkable Statement.

We find this remarkable paragraph in
the Rochester Union.
"This great and long standing conspiracy
was we'll known in its outlines TO Mr.. Bu-
chanan himself. We heard from. his owu
lips previous to his entering upon the du-
ties of the Presidency, that he had been
reliably informed 1--WE think he said by Gov.
Wise,) that the officers of the army and
navy had been polled on the question
whether in case of rupture between the
two sections of the Union they would re-
spectively go with the North or the South; ;
and that nearly every Southern man an
swered he would adhere to the section that
gave him birth. Here we have proof not
only that this conspiracy had Assumed the
present determinate shape five years ago,
and only waited for opportunity; but that
Mr.. Buchanan was perfectly well aware Of
the fact at the very time when he took
some of the leaders into his Cabinet; and
when he was passively aiding Cobb, Floyd,
Thompson and Toucy in their plans to Grip
pie the Federal Government and assure the
success of the rebellion"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-31

TAKING THE RESPONSIBILITY NoBLY.-Capt'
Lee, of the United States Navy, in command OF
the Vandala, ordered to the East Indies learn
ing at the Cape of Good Hope that rebel war
had broken out, promptly decided to return
home with his ship, where her and his services
are wanted There are times when Gas in the
case of Colonel Croghan in 1919 it is the duty
of an officer to disobey his orders. This was
one of those occasions. The Vandalia is at the
navy ward, ready for her work. Captain Lees
orders were "bonored in the breach" He de-
serves the thanks of the Government and the
people-N T. Post.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-31

It is stated that the War Department
will probably accept the proposition Of the
proprietor of the st. Nicholas Hotel, N. Y,
to supply the army with bread. His offer
is, to erect large ovens, and bake all the
bread for the troops while they remain IN
Washington-the governmenttosu supply him
with -four and give him site for tho ovens
in or near the city, and he will bear all the
expenses of baking during the War.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-31

Gov. Dennison has announced that Ohio's
contingent of troops for the three years SER
vice is twenty ono regiments. This in
cludes the eleven at Camp Dennison, the
two at Washington City, and part of the
nine now in the State service, provided they
will enlist for the required term. If they
do not, more troops will be taken from the
militia of the reserve for this purpose.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-31

We observe that some journals whose
sympathies with secession are but thinly
disguised, are much exercised at the recent
seizure of dispatches in the telegraph offices.
They think it is very unconstitutional and
wrong. As yet, however, we have heard
no complaints from Union men or Union
journals. Nobody need be alarmed who
has not been dabbling in treason.-7rt6.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-31
Yaoyg INC nebeI. define treason.

Judge Lyons, Of Richmond, in his charge to
the Grand Jury Of that city, thus defines the
crime of treason against the Virginia code:
aAny citizen or resident Of Virginia who now
adheres 10 the United States, giving the govern
toept thereof or its officers aid and comfort, Is
guilty of treason Furnishing Information or
Intelligence, money, arms. ammunition, provls-
;.,,s az any assistance, whether gratuitously or
lor reward, is giving aid, and therefore commit
tino treason Even the attempt TO do any OF
f,ese things, though unsuccessful, will make
man guilty Of Treason"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-31

1t is stated with considerable probability
Of truth, that the President will soon make
levy of 100000 moro troops. This, with
prcvicus levies, will make something such
an army as all loyal citizens will rejoice to
soc in tho field.-- Tribune
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-31
Foreign News.

Halifax May 3oThe America arrived at this port this
forenoon, with dates to to the 10th inst.
BreadstufTs downward and Provisions steady
Minister Dallas is a passenger in the America. She
brings 900 in specie. The Galway contract has
annued it is stated the steamers will continue
TO run The steamer Hbernan broke down and returned
the North Biton took her place. leaving Liverpool on the
18th.
Minister Adams presented his crerentials at Court
The CITY of Washington arrived at Liverpool on the
1gth inst. -,
debate was taken in the House of Lords upon Ameri-
can blockade and other prvaeering questions In which
the speakers generally oppose the idea prvaeers being
retained pirates.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-31

1t is said that se4 dispatches respecting
the movements and organization of troops,
were sent from headquarters at Columbus
between April Esd and May oath.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-31

The Washington correspondent of the
Cleveland Leader Of the gath says; 1.-THE
number of troops in tho city (ncluding those
at Alexandria, reaches nearly 42,ooo.-
That we are on the eve of exciting events
is surely true. The number in Fortress Mon
roe is now said to be 5000, with more to go
1t has also trsnspired that the government
has already accepted over 100000 soldiers
for tho three months and three years, ol
during the war. Over 5000 arrived here
Yesterday"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-31

Assistant Quarter Master General Senter has
received 100 pairs of shoes bought by Col
whittlesy, for the troops at Camp Taylor
About 1900 shirts were received yesterday, and
1000 will be received to-day These are to be
Immediately stributed.-HordId