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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-18

E1H BI1G8N1
SEWING MACHINES
NoRDER TO PLACE THE
REST FAMILY MACHINES IN THE
WORLD
Within the reach OF all We have reduced on
Letter n, or 7ransrsrs4 Shuttle Machines,
lwith Hemmer,)
Beautifully Ornamented. to $50.
THESE LETTER MACHINES
Contain Recent Valuable ImProve-
ments.
We woald ask fer them before purchasing elss-
whers) the special attention Of Vest makers,
Dress makers, and al who want Machines for light
N manufacturing purposes.
Singers No. / - Standard Shuttle Maehias,
both Of very general application and capacity and
popular u the family and manuiactory. Prices
reduced, respectively from $13b and $50 to 800
and 600.
SINGERS NO. STANDARD SHUTTLE MA
CHINE,
For Carriage makers and heavy leather work
Price, complete, e126.
The SINGER Machines
Make the interlocked stitch, which In the best
stitch known.- They are Of great speed, EASILY m.
derstood, simple IN structure OF great durability
adapted to the heaviest and ightest goods, are an
ished In the most perfecf manner, and may bs used
for sevcrsl years without requiring repair.
THE STANDARD MACHINE
Making, Carriage Trimming, Ac., will do more
work, earn more money, and is cheaper than those
Of any other maker ~ gilt.
We have always on hand HEMMING GAUG ES,
SILK TWIST, LINEN AND COTTON THREAD
ON SPOOLS, BEST MACHINE OIL In bottles, 10.
CHICA g . AGENCY, No. SO Clark.sl.,
sherman II onset
~ Letters for the Above Ageacy should be
Addressed ~. M. SINGER Cs.v
J M.BILLINes Agent for Keokuk,, Iowa.
MALL persons requiring information about
SEWING MACHINES, their sises, prices, work
ing capaci and the best methods vi purchasing
can obtain 1t BY sending fer copy Of
4. M. Singer 4 CO.ss Gazette,
Which is q beautiful pictorial paper entirely de-
voted to the subject.
IL WILL BE SENT GRATIS.
4. M. SINGER Co.,
No.45s BROADWAY,
April4-dSw NRw-YoRx.
REMOVED.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-18

70 HI. 6coles, n. b. French, Edward Law, JAa-
cite Law his wife John Bruce, trustee 6eorgs
Small. H. v. Miller, Jane French, Dorothy Og-
den, Bridgman + Reed, Ssmuel Starkwather,
james Humphreys, 1sasc Hall james Smith, II.
4. Reid, Lew Suttlif Jacob Null, for the use Of
n. . q. q. 6uttlifi Reed, Cutler b Co., B. r.
Messenger, w. II. Cleghorn 4 Co., aud Jpsiah
HGiues Idefcndants):
N0U are hereby respectively notified that there
i u now on Ale In q eiase Of too District
Cosrt 81 Lee County, Iowa, 1T Keokuk, petition
Of Hiram Barney, claiming judgment fore
closure Of mortgage against said ii. j. Scpiea
above named, for the sum II Two Hundred Dollars,
with ten per cent. interest fro the LIST da, OF July
1890, and > special and general execution sgainst
II. J. scoles and against all said defendants boye
named praying also Tor the foreclosure Of mort
gags given by said IL. j. scolss TO Charles Mason,
upon lots one ~ and two ca, in Block Ill, In
City Of Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa,--thc sale Of
said mortgsged premises to pay of said debt. the
extinguishment Il al equity sf redemption there
In, for costs and general relief.
Now you and each az you are notified to appear
and answer said petition the morning of the SEQ
ond day Of the next term OF said Court be holden
on the lst Monday Of SepteRbeEr 1891 or jadgm
and decree will be had therein prayed for by do
fault. Ill. SCOTT HOWELL,
May s-d9wl Solicitor for Petitioner.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-18
vn vENcrLL. EH. JONES
vencill Il Jones,
CLOTHIERS
MERCHANT TAILoRS

u EEP constantly on hand Ane assortment Of
N CLOTHING Of all descriptions. Also.
cloths, CassinaeEes and vsslisgs.
Having In our employment 6rst rate Tailors, We
are prepared to make Clothing to order on short
notice and In the lsteststyle. We also keep con-
stantly On hand large stock Of Trunks, VAlsses,
Carpet Bags, &c.
Gus toners in want Of anything in our line will
do we'll to give US . call before buying elsewhere.
| ~ Remember the place At - MAIN street,
! north side. VEkCILL 4 JONES.
Arid
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-18

lU,10s
$4,000 assorted Cigars,
$4,000 HAVANA 6's "
800 lbs Indigo,
10 bbls. assorted Nuts,
1OOkegs Bicarb Soda,
ties. kice,
800 bxs assorted Glass,
500 Cotton Yarn,
200 gross Matches,
200 realms wrapping Paper,
Besides 4 large stock Of the various articles Of
Groceries, which offer ct the very lowest figure
We will as all times pay the highest price fos
Hides, Furs, Peits, Feathers, Beeswsx, and such
articles Of prodsee IS lpreserve their nature u
transportation.
Septf2d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-18

NEW aSOOM fOE n1LDk EN.
vNHE KANGAROO HUNTERS; or, ADvssSusss
~ snE BUsn By Anne Bowman, Aathes Of
.sTAs Castav sys. ""fhs roasg Exilss, -.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-18

1rA single Bottle Of SPALDING'S PRE-
~PARED GLUE will save ten Ny
....s.1s - ccs. annually -
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-22

TON MIYkRAH will be graiiflcd 10
learn that he is fully in the field for Con
rrcss. Recommended to tie Dallas Con-
vcn,ion by the people OF lpshur and
Harrison, and strongly solicited by nu'
merons friends throughout he District
to enter the race, be cosli not well dc
cline the canvass for IL position for
which all who know him admit, be is
cmncn,ly fitted Endowed by nature
with high order Of talent and genius
richly cultivated by education, investi-
cation, and study, few men, at lis time
Of life, have ever entered upon public
career, promising greater usefulness or
personal success Twelve years ago
he came to Marshall a fricudless, beard
less boy, and shortly afterwards common.
ced the practice IF the law inthis District
There was no ADLER Bar in the State. or
perhaps in the South BY the force Of hia
energy and talent, be worked his way To-
distinction until to-day be stands among
the foremost lawyers Of The State.
Mr. Murrah's talents are unquestioucd
lie possesses an analytical, clear. inycs-
tigating mind, aud consequently close
discriminating, correct Judgment His
opinions are never hastily formed, lut
are the result of careful analysis and &c.
ilcetion As an orator, he is moro than
usually gifted. His style is perspieuous
forcible, commanding, and frequently 81.
oqucni. His olaruiiou is pure, his voice
harmonious. and his manners earnest and
pleasing Those who have listened to
him in the Courthouse and on The stump
will bear testimony to his br.lliarcy and
power as speaker Added to these
! qualities 80 essentially requisite to tin
adornmcnt and usefulness Of the position
to which be is aspiring, he adds unusual
/ industry, perseverance and energy
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-22

TgXAs iIrSggRs-W We learn through letter
from f. j WILEY addressed to his father in
this county, that the " Texas Hunters arrived
at Dallas on the morning Of the 18th Two 9th.
or companies had previously reached that place.
and before night there were nine companies on
hand, Arms had not then arrived. bat were eN.
pected. The troops viii remain nj Dallas for
three days and then take mp their line Of march
for the Arkansas boundary. The Texas Hun.
tiers will be seut TO For, Smith Every where
On the route TO Dallas, the Texas Hunters
were cordially received, and Hospitality enter
tanned, We gave an account OF the;r kind and
cordial reception at Gilmer. AT Qniiman. they
were received with like exhibition of enthusi-
asiic patriotism, and the volunteers deeply i'm.
pressed with the spirit manifested IN Wood
county. have sent us verbal messages TO return
their thanks. This We do in theF behalf and
our own for we regard those devoted noble men
as brothers. Some one addressed them in a
public speech at Quitman we did not learn
who Our talented young friend +. Pix Hnt.
son Of Hon. W Z. HID responded in behalf
oil tae Hunters. Heavens choicest blessings at
tend this gallant band.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-22

Bass GRAys.--Ths company, named in honor
OF Capt f. $. Bass, who is now in Nirginia in
organized and will in n short time he hand.
somely uniformed II is commanded by Capt.
X, VI Van Zaodi Tho material for the uniforms
is now on hand. Several Of the Marshall ladies'
have expressed their willingness to make It up
for the company, and there are doubtless other
ladies who would take pleasure in assisting in
this patriotic work All who are DESTROYS Of
thus assisting will please seud in their names to
the committee, composed Of Messrs, Pope, Ilorr,
and ralley The names can be left at Ford &
iIorrs or at Bradield & Ial!eys.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-22

Gas 'lAo citor of the Crockett Printer who
wos personally cha.tisol by Hamilton and tuai-
I'd with mert1 coutcmp, by Morsimll Of the
State Gazette who appropriately dubbed him
with ibc ui0lpa OF Little Filthy ha been
for weeks caj,ayor.ug by constant abuse. To
c.jcit notice or 90 receive q kick from the lat
,gr Failing 20 this. be las turned biz attention
Ia abusing u.s. Now We notice almost every.
body, high and .ow as aa editor il is pcrhaps
expected of u. Bat we trust il will no, be ex-
pscted that we shall waste our tiuc upon such
refuse material a. jh.s. Il le chooses toaamire
sam Houston. and 20 think The publication of
the record Of his public ii,, constitutes an out
rage of the deepest dye we have no earthly ob.
icetion to the felicity which be may enjoy from
this opinion IL it t. bis pleasure TO exhaust his
talents whether 10 poetry or prose. IN panseyr-
les upon the Old mau, Heaven save 'Ac mark. LET
him DO IT, H. Is the right man iu the right
place. Houston mesit. the praises Of all such.
But By all that IS pal1t4blc. We hope, trust, al
most pray, that ho wllnpf alude 10 rs again.
We don't wael to notice him. until at least he
ge'' ooe Kick from flarhall We have no use,
never lad. Io- second band goods. md l4fO,eu-
larly for secaui baud dlih
The elbows name Is hgyefidsc Whether it
is his real name. or gisen Zee him or adopted as
asatire upon bis character we know rot. We
hope be will have mercy 900 co. and not compel
us to uotce hIm. Wont yon little Fii'-beg
pardon Bc,-bcy.bycrdgsg Taafaa nice man
of the sort
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-22

MosE knstsG.-We learn that man by
the name OF Trabue killed another named Reese.
in Carthage on the 9th inst. The parties
9aarreed in the morning, and made mutual
threats against each other In the evening,
Ree~ passed in the ,icinity Of Trabue's store,
when the latter stepped out, aud shot him, kill
ing him almost instantly. Trabue has been re.
quirod to give bond in the sum of $4,000.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-22

DisAffoiSrEp The old negro that we
met with the other day, who anticipated
so much delight in fight with the Lin
colnites. has received a Dispatch from
his master, John II. Warren, ksd., Of
Greensboro, Ala TO return home On
receiving the intelligence, Cu1ee gave
ven to bis feelings in the following
e,lain:
raised dat hoy, aud TO ,ink. after
raise him, he wouldn't Ie. me go
He was asked II he didn't have q wife,
he replied" Yes. but dat was muffin, be
wanted 70 20 to de war" We LEFT the
old darkey, as we found We could not
consolcs',im for his disappointment Pen
saeotd ObNyrsy.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-22

Gag The weather is decidedly hct--the ther.
momeicr ranging high up in the nine,cs 1t il
line weather for cotton. II we should be favored
next week with heavy rain, as much corn will
be ra''ad as onr lands are capable Of producing
Thus far the season has been al that we copld
desire
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-22

lIogRiBiE.--On Wednesday last, Mr.. j. 5
Brown. a citizen Of this place, acting as We
presume, either from drunkenness or insanity
caused by drink, sbo, his sis,er-inaw, iriiiciing
serious IL 20, fatal wound. Brown Is now in
Jail. We deeply regret this painful eircum.
stance
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-22

u The New Orleans ricayuno harms by a
Geographic dispatch received by Gen Griyot.
that the Confederate troops engaged IN the Gght
at Great Bethel, were North Carolina reg
meni, a Virginia regiment, aud Gol McGru
dcrs battery.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-22

The London Review says that "the
resolution which has been announced of
treating Southern privateors as pirates,
is absurd barbarous, and impossible Of
execution
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-22
NOTICE.

All those who have not paid their postage
for 1861, must do So or their newspapers
canno, be delivered The new postal law re.
quires postage to be paid invariably In advance.
T. A. HARRIS, L. NJ.
June Goth 1861.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-22

NJ The following are the names Of the can.
dida,es to command the Texas Militia IN this
county, SO far as VIC have been able to ascer-
tain them. Election to-day, (Sa,urdaylths 22od
inst.
For Coiond.--W. Ii. Bfstow and !. NJ
Curtis.
For l.. Colonel Il. " J. Motley Ihos b..
Powell, r. 2 Brown and } b. Hall
For MoJor-L. X. Ford and Phil Brown,
Capiain-P. q. Nebhut, for the Eastern
Division Of Beat No. o.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-22
PENDLET0N MURRAH,
Of Harrison CouHiv
STATE SENATE
FOR con- GENL LAND OFFICE
CITIZENS MEETING.

A mgs meeting Of the citizens Of Harrison
County will Ice held at tlF clubhouse In Mar.
shall on Thursday July tLs ith for the purpose
Of jeyising the why's and means to enable the
conicderacy to prosecute the war with yigor,
and to ensure a speedy and favorable termination
Of il. The people composing the money pro.
duciog professions and occupations Of the eeun-
~ are earnestly solicited to attend and give
their mutual aid and cQuntonancc to the Govern.
meut in this second war for liberty and indepen-
dence asains, Northern tyranny, misrale, ana
oppression.
MANY CITIZENS
Nar1b.u tutn Intl 1891
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-22

~ presented . the vcrid. - ~
10. do It. ~ proclaimed !ar -
| unbjogation. They have csled neoe
you 10 abon4oa ytur right 81 e:hgov'
Icrnrucnt--to esrresdcr your civil no.
~. Right hsgr Virginia steps forward,
and. among NE rice materials ss'e hae
hitherto coa)ribu,el 10 the history Of
the country, there arc none SC ricn ~
those contributed in this contest (; Ter,
.frau.. ahs usesnsst -lhe Federal Govern.
mcnt raised an arm against her southern
sisters Virginia sprung forward TO catch
the blow. Grand, glorious old Common
wealth Proud, free Emprcss' Mother
Of States themselves free. standing here
in robes Of steel, raising majestic arm
% press back the foe that dare attempt To
:s:ce her daughters into an unnatural
aud unwilling Union And now war -
denounced upon her-an iniuriatc mob "a
upon her borders. But the sentiment OF
Virginia is the sentiment Of The South.
Rather lc, the pillars Of the new Kepub'
lie crumble 10 their foundation--rather
Re, It's lofty settlements be overwhelmed
with the last hope Of liberty, than IT,
people should quail ia tbs hour ol tiial
or refuse to tread with her the bioodiest
path that may be marked out for her to
follow. The sentiment u the entire
South Is with her men from every
rank and class OF society are rushing to
arms, begging the Government 70 put
any kind Of weapons In their hands, and
allow them to march 20 the battle iiclds
Of Virginia. | tell You in orr State, The
little State Of Mississippi, the number OF
men who are ready to fight, fuliy be-
lieve, is above our voting popula-on
Even tho walls Of our universities stand
to-day mule and deserted, while our
Young students have marched upon the
soil Of Virginia to mingle the dash Of
patriotic youth with the courage OF dis
cipinod manhood, aud teach the vain
glorious foe The invinclbl,ty Of southern
arms. and the iuyiolability Of virginia
soil Fellow.citizens--l shall not dctain
you longer
Cries Of" Go on y
We may not know what will he the
nature or result Of this contest, 1t may
be that much suffering is before MS. 1t
may be that our towns and cities Will he
sacked. 1t may be that our fields "Il
be desolalcd 1t may he--for 1t is well
10 look at the worst attitude Of affairs
that our South shall yet emerge from the
conics, exhausted, pallid, her garments
dripping with blood but for all That,
abe will survive, and her glorious Con
stiiu,ion. fresh with vigar, will be instinct
I with immortal liio
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-22

~. The city government oi New Orleans
has appropriated 100000 for the defence Of
the city, and $4,000 for the support Of ind
F9nt families Of poor volunteer soldiers who
have ,oue 9 the wars The right spirit
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-22

~ Don't forget to attend the militia clec-
ton today, Saturday As the country is in.
yolved in war, i, is very important that every
citizen shoald be thoroughly drilled and ready
flr Hrvice.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-22
Latest NEWS. \

we're extended behind their b.,,.: a'
The enemy was completely renal"
They had about two hundrs%'
killed and wounded. u
Only one of our men was kill,
six were wounded. ~
The New Orleans Zouavcs h.,.
ordered to Yorktown. o',
On Saturday, a scouting party n =
fcdcrates near Hampton enco... ~
scouting parties of Federalism na''.
ing about two hundred. '''sN
The federalists mistook thu r.
crates and claimed TO be their h 4s
saying they belonged 30 the a 49,
York regiment,
The Southei.ers fred on TIE r.a.
lists, killed ten, wounded twelve or fs,
and took one prisoner. The Govt
ates received no injury. Al,hopva =
Fcderals returned the fire LotS ~
withdrew.
On Monday body Of Federal ,,,,.
about 1000 strong, attacked the en,,.. i
el Confcderates, numbering abon, ~,
a, Bethel Church. The Confederate, \
pulsed the Fcdcrals three time, II
latter then withdrew The form, ~
their position until this morning rs
they also withdrew.
The loss on the Federal side amor..
to about 500 killed and wounded n
Confederate was killed and five a, D
were wounded.
The entertainments around the chm.
are very favorable to the Southern :
ces.
The Virginia State Convention M,
tomorrow
Recent letters from our Commp lo,.
announce the favorable condition Of !
federate affairs in Europe
The Government al Washington IL,
the people of the States ignoran, y.
regard TO the movements OF the CorIl
crate Government.
II is merely rumored in Washinrs
that the Confederate Government
ted in Richmond.
BALTIMORE. June ! Gen. Butler ns,.
several regiments TO dislodgc the sd
efners at Great Bethel, nine miles IN
Hampton.
AT Little Bethel a German rcgiur,
mis,ouk the signal, and fired on Il
Towusond's column, II archiag in "a
order. with two pieces Of artillery 0a1
accounts say that Townsend fred ID
but did no harm The Germans
killed one ond wounded two.
Two Albany regiments beng tets1
discovered, 10y the accouiroments 90
field tina; the supposed enemies rv1
friends, but had previously fired d
rounds.
Duryea's Xouaves, hearing the hra
turned and fred ON the Albauians.
At daybresk two regiments nr(
from Fortress Monroe, to support theag)
body Little Bethel was burned I'D
and the army advanced towards I'D
Bethel Arriving there, they couG I
no men. no batteries only flashes 4
comrades falling
\ well concerted movement VI
have secured the position. bat Brig a
Pierce seemed - have lost his wits
Lieut. Credible. I S A., and tvr
five others were Killed besides one
dgcd wounded
luicuse indignation i- mapiie
against Gen Pierce for uoi having
d.,el au earlier eight # the I'cdcla.|
ST. Lous. june Judge Treat 4
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-22

l1yr There seems no end to the liberaity and
patriotism Of Caddo parish, La. Tho Cadlo
Gazette Of the 10Th contains the following
Six THOUSAND DOLLARS he four Compa
mics from Caddo have received each Is check
for fifteen hundred dollars, which was forward
el on Saturday the sh inst This sum e IN.
tended to purchase rev uniforms and aecoutre,
,anptg
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-22


rsa- Professor SAnGEANr, informs Us that he
win remain in Marshall but two weeks longer,
and those who desire picturci Of themselves rel
atis or friends or copies Of the numerous fine
pictures that he ha, in his uuryoled gallery,
should call without delay. By the way, reader,
have you seen that gallery and do you know
bow cheap pictures AMI copies Of pictures eau
be procured The Organization Of the W.
+. Lane Dangers the picture Of the tag pres.
entatioH 10 that company and the view of the
"TaSas Hunters ought TO be- hung up in every
parlor in Harrison ooualy. ii YOU dcubt it.
drop into our editorial sanctum, and see how
pretty, and VIVA, an ornament they are to a
neat room
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-22

The citizens OF Harrison County who are re
qnested to convene at the Courthouse on the Ith
Of July, for the purpose Of extending pecuuiary
aid to the Confederate Government, arr also re-
questod 10 consider the propre,y OF adopting
some plan to exempt property rom forced sales
Nearly every State has adopted stay laws
and our own Legislature, looking to tho rxieen.
cics Of war, ought TO have passed one for TIE
benefit Of our citizens Alta time whtu the
country needs defenders, and when there Is no
money to be obtained at any rate OF interest or
security, the property Of citizens should not be
sacrificed. We therefore recommend action. Il
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-22

ca" iAe editor or pro tenn Of the Qmi'mau
Clipper wc know not which, indites a spicy
good uatdryd reply TO our hast rtiouder Who
eyer he 70 wc feel very much IKE 'haking hands
with him. and burying the quarrel and asking
that byeoncs bmoeorth shall be bygoaes. He
evidently dos uot regard the present time AS ia
yorable 10 newspapers, and states that ben the
Southern Pacific Railroad reaches him aud be
can Rot supplies promptly be will cope with the
best. Wei, we will Try aud get it there as early
as possible. Two or three hundred hands ARE al
work on thi. road now, az hnrl as times are.
A. soon rs It gets near him, we will drop into
Bis stnctum occasionally In the meantime, we
wish him success.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-06-22
7 VIITN TFIIiNl
JOSEPH II. cor

1t would he difficult to procure a finer article
of Hour than this product Of the Marshall Mills.
1t Is eqnal TO The finest st Lcus brands Mr..
Colt will aecop, our thanks ar The handsome
present.