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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-08-19
UnaeoAsAaaaoo MaapnnAass sale.
UNITED STATS or AMk1ICA.l

UaassasAasaes massnAi,s sale.
UNITED State, oE Aax1toA.}
led sssss AZ - - SsasSsss = lie Disso.
ii lows, wherein Patten, Lane. Merriam D Co, sre
plainti d ~ heS nsl q. Msck, Lsciss q Mock,
f.ys.s. assa a. Muses. 3 4ssh ere ssf ss.
highest bidder, - Eubl.c auction. ~ tho door of
ths coart hoass ii ksukuk. Lee county. lows, on
the 18th day Of September, 1861, between the
shes1vsof - sssaosk =. n and 4o'eiosk p. N. Of
q. Il 81 s.ss s.s ~ 4. s half
fractional lot foul ID IL fractional block four
and forty (lol Mt front and rear ~ OF the solth
east side q lot three in fractional block foar
~, al n the town. Ut sArminseons Van blFsn
county, isva. dsfsn and ssisd spon e the pro =
exeeuti0n HIN. H0XIE, u. 8. Marshal.
by HARRY FuLroH, Deputy.
Aus. II, IssI--d4w
~ Tr0saerss NMIe
DUDLdc notice = hereby given that on the 36th
/ dayof August, 1867, 1t The door Of the Clerk .
shall proceed 70 sell for csshin hand to the highest
bidder tho follegiAg psepsrty, to,wit: Lot numbsr
twelve fi31 Ia block Ermber thirty three tysl IN
the cisy Of ksokuk, county Of Lee and State Of
Iowa. IA
\ I've sale Il mais BY sirtsc Of DEED If Trust
from Sarah Ann bockman and John II. 6ockman
her husband 70 me made, TO secure the pAy1 ent Of
certain note made By the said Sarah Ann Sock
- r. Scs -=.-.. q c.1-- =
eight and - ~ dolsrs i$1ssSl). dated August Q.
$50, and payable twelve months after date, which
note y due and uapaia, and ~ the tsrms Of the
Tsast Deed anitqsiredto II the property.
Sale between tho hours Of 10 o'clock :. m. and 8
WILLIAM RuDDIcK, Trustee.
August Is, 1851 diet
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-08-19
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-08-19
Coal, Coal. Coal.
TH KEOK Tx COAL co.

l. (SuesesaoEs to the N. \. 3 FasninetoA CoslCo J
ere operstiBg their Mires uDder managsmsos
that will secure Ut all times m abundant supply
Of Coal Of quality hitherto snssrpasssd in thia
market.
RATDs--At tho Yard Or BY The Car load, n sts
Delivered, within the old City limits when ths
quantity IL . full wagon load Otherwise extra
hauling chssged), 8 ceuts per bushel.
Orders received at the UfRce opposite the Goa
Yard on the Lsvse.
J.F FRANKLIN, Prss't.
, wv. CURklBk, Sec'y.
= \. Fonp. r. ro,
Nc Rsrca,
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-08-19

enHAr Fn8nHUM ATTnAC1IONal
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-07-03

AN HoSoR.-Prof ROM, the Agent OF
Mr.. Peter and Miss Caroline Ritchings,
writes us from GAINESVILLE, under date of the
3oth, that these accomplished actors will
stop at McGregor on Saturday July 9th
Thew will hold a singing and operate lcvce
in the Wigwam. Mr.. & Miss r. have been
playing to full houses in Chicago and Mil
waukec. They are from the Walnut Street
theatre, Phil. Opera scencs,-thc Daugh-
ter Of the Regiment, patriotic songs will
be the order. Miss II. as the Goddess OF
Liberty and her Father as WAsnlNGrox, ex-
Gel all others who have attempted these sub.
lime impersona tons.
Hundreds of our citizens have seen these
actors east and we know they will avail
themselves Of this opportunity TO see them
here. 1t is an honor to McGrcgor to have
this pair call Oh us. Let us give them a
house that will cvince proper appreciation
Of talent. ....
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-07-03
Mr.. Nah o ncyss Position.

Mr. Mahoney, the editor of the Dubuque
Herald, rc-states in his issue of the Goth
ult. his position, which we find to be as
follows; he has pleaded earnestly for the
preservation Of the Union, the observance
of the Constitution, and the perpetuty of
our institutions, but denies the Presidents
authority to increase the army and enlist
several thousand seamen without the au-
thority of Congress. In other words, we
presume friend Mahoney would plead with
incendiaries to refrain from firing a noble
building, but would deny the right of any
other than the fire warden to sound the
alarm, or else than the engineer to call vol
untecrs to the brakes.
We are not of this class. We honor the
President for the promptitude with which
he has defended the Constitution which he
swore to maintain, and we honor the thou
sands Of brave volunteers, Democrats as
well as Republicans, who have hurried to
the posts of danger to defend the archives
Of the nation and the liberties of the peo.
pie. Three thousand regulars scattered
over our immense lines of scacoast and
frontier, were inadequate preserve Wash
'ington from rebel army of fifty thousand
men, excited by great hopes of plumber in
treasury vaults. The alternative of an ap.
peal to the volunteering ardor of true pat
riots, or the second capture and Dissertation
of the national capitol, was presented to Mr..
Lincoln. He accepted the first and VIC shall
ever defend him for it.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-07-03

ORIGINAL.--Thc outside of this issue will
be found full Of origina! matter. See Ram
rods" letter from Keokuk, editorials, &c.
Speaking Of Kcokuk reminds us that N.
N. futile has handed us for publication an
extract from letter written by G. w. Mad.
den Of Company c, third regiment. 1t is
dated June goth, and gives the following
facts:
II haven't much news to write this time.
The war news is the same as usual. Ono
of the officers of the second regiment return.
ed this morning from St. Joseph. He says
the train was fired into near ST Joseph, by
the enemy who were concealed in the woods
Seventy balls passed through the cars and
not man was hurt. The conductor stop.
ped the train and the soldiers rushed out
surrounded the enemy and took thirty pris.
oners without any bloodshcd on either side
The officer says five of the prisoners would
be shot this morning. This is strictly true
heard it from the officer myself Part OF
our uniform and equipments arrived last
night, but none has yet been distributed.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-07-03

p. P.-John 3. Conant of Box Elder
(25 miles east Of Denver,) writes us June
10th. lie says: 1.-THE Emigration is larger
than We expected to see and it is increasing
Reuben Wood passed east this morning
will be back in three months. Frank is
ranching on Thompson's creek. Luke,
Alex. and Billy Benham will be here to-day
on their way to Sacramento to start the
Daily Mail and Pony Express. Miners are
doing as we'll as usual-no excitement here.
Most Of the cm'grants for two weeks past
are Iowans with families Ezra Reddins
is second engineer to Jasp. Benton, some.
where in the mountains. Jesse Lampson
is ''all WELL and doing we'll The McGrc-
gor boys are reported to be alive and well.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-07-03


CAvALRY.-Wc had call on Tuesday
from Capt. Thompson of the Hardin Co.
Cavalry. He came to McGregror to offer
Capt. Freeman Lieutenancy in his Com.
pany and to propose the acceptance of 46
of the Union Rangers. After conference
with the Rangers, Capt. Freeman reported
them unwilling to 60, after Aariny been ocer.
looked By the Governor. The Rangers were
the First Company rendered to the Cover.
nor, and his recognition of Regiment with.
out thinking of our boys has sourcd them.
Most Of them had given up the idea of be-
ing accepted and had arranged their sum
mer business in another way. Some OF
Capt Tbompson's Company, despairing OF
being accepted. have taken places in the
Infantry and hence his call on Capt. Free
man as courtesy due the First proffered
Company. Thompson is a first rate man.
lie authorizes us to say that he will accept
% men from the Rangers, provided they
will give him notice before the 18th of July.
His address is Eldora, Hardin Co., Iowa.
The Regiment is subject to march at one
one days notice.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-07-03
War and Taxation.

War and Taxation. "
A Democratic cotemporary whose edi-
torials we always read with genuine pleas.
ure-pertincntly remarks that lone method
Of inducing recognition of the southern
confederacy is to grumble about the cxpcn.
scs Of the war;" Never in this world has
any grand principle been maintained
through all the mutations of time without
being baptized in blood and treasure
Cost Of course it will cost. It may cost
us five hundred million dollars to demon
strate our nationality, but can we not sur
vive the loss of dollars if we save the prin-
ciples cemented at Bunkcr's Hill, Saratoga,
and Yorktown? We dislike very much in
these days Of the Republic to see northern
man balancing poverty in finances with
bankruptcy in freedom.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-07-03

NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISES. The Milwa,,.
kce Daily Wisconsin, comes to Us enlarged
to an eight column paper, and neatly dress.
ed in beautiful suit Of new type. 1t gives
us great pleasure to chronicle this onward
movement of heretofore excellent news.
paper. tszs. @@s@
The Chicago Times, under the control OF
Wilbur F. Story, is much improved, and it
was always a good paper.
The Daily penny Chicago Neus, has
suspended; sorry, for it was very reada.
bic institution.
The Madison Argus d Democrat, is one
Of the handsomest aud most readable daily
papers which comes to us, from the direc-
ton of sunrise. We trust Mcssrs. Smith
Cullaton may get rich out Of the enterprise.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-07-03
ssHelp's a nd the Fourth.

We have had an opportunity for day or
two past to learn the feelings of the clerks
and other regular employees in business
houses at McGregor. There is great una
nimity Of sentiment among them as to the
justice Of permitting the Fourth to be real
Independence day. Proprietors will consult
their interests by granting to all their clerks
an exemption from duty on the day referred
to. Our printing Office hands will not be
asked to work, and We mention the fact
10 show that we do not preach against our
own rule Of action. The celebration of the
Fourth ut Nc 1arcgnr is to be marked by a
very extraordinary display, and it is rank
injustice to require person in your employ
to labor closely while all the world around
him is having happy time in the meeting
Of acquaintances, the renewal Of friendships
and tho witnessing of such scenes as that
day more than any other will call up. But
few goods will be sold at any rate people
trade but little; the town will he all agog
".
arbitrary to ask for the close application of a
man who has served you faithfully during
the balance Of the year. If we were MGR.
chant and wanted to sell goods on the Fourth
We should pitch in on our own hook, but
no good clerk Of ours should be asked to
forego the pleasure Of assisting to celebrate
the natal day Of liberty.
Nor arc clerks the only one, whose case
requires consideration. We suggest that
housckeepcrs bake up bread, meat, pies, &C.,
on the 3D., and set their tables for an all-day
dinner on the Fourth to those of our coun.
try friends who will honor our homes with
call Girls who work have as much curl
osity to crafty as have those who are indus
trious only in dressing their hair and en-
deavoring to look fascinating. DO not re-
qure them to stew all day over stove to
get hot meal which would be equally as
respectable and far more healthy if coid.--
If your girl is pleasantly told on the morn
ing Of the Fourth that.shc can be her own
boss after 10 o'clock, she will do you twice
the good in future and then you will render
her 80 happy.
We would make the Fourth political
Sabbath in which no work should be done
except that which was absolutely necessary.
Men and maidcns should be permitted 10 go
where they liked and have all The fun there
is to be enjoyed on such an occasion. We
have but few holidays anyhow let us sec
that all persons among us have share in
the festivities of this the great birthday Of
UNCLE SAN.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-07-03
MARRIED,

At the United Presbyterian Church, Cedarvl,c, o.,
or the morning OF the lIth by Rev. VIM s. Findley,
MoLL1g N. daughter of NJ. u. 10y, Esq, and JAS.
IsNRY EAsToN, Of the firm of VIM. l.. Easton q
Son, Bankers, &c, of DEBORAH.
Accompanying tie above notice was two splendid
wedding cards aud little ofLongworths best" or It's
equivalent, which is the same thing.
We had no idea when we saw Erston going east
some weeks since, that he was designing to establish
an "exchange'' OF that kind-heart for heart. That
trip with Capt Iusp Of the Itssca to st Paul last
summer gave our Young friends opportunity to
become acquainted with esch other and here Is the
result--thus far As time progresses hope to hear
that other and equally interesting consequences will
follow the acquaintance. This is the second marriage
resulting from that 'excursion trip" which McGregor
was euchered out of Secretary Jones Of the Gaena
p ackct Co.
At Waukon on Saturday June 30th, by Judge
John A. Townsend Mr.. BENZ. A. Fay of McGregor
to Misc KATIE daughter Of John Norton, Esq, OF the
former place.
BEN looks happy since taking the oath Of alegi-
ance to the state OF Matrimony the convert eli ger
who sings:
"This Is the way have long sought,
And mourucd because found 1t not"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-07-03

Love IS. WAR.--The immortal Burns,
Natures Maynard child, was not friendly
to the killing business. A war for the
Union of hearts he would fight for, with all
the skill for which he was distinguished, but
he was evidently averse to destroying any
body. We find the verses below floating
about in our exchanges:
Il murder hate by field or food,
Though glory's name may screen us
In wars at home I'll spend my blood,
Life giving war Of Venus.
The dei,ies that adore
Are social peace and plenty,
I'm better pleased to greet one more,
ThaR be the death Of twenty"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-07-03
The ,rrue Policy.

Gen. Scott will probably be martvrized
to the cause of liberty before the termina
ton Of the present civil war, by never.
firing regiment Of special reporters, and a
brigade Of big and little newspaper editors
who are devisng and executing hundred
campaigns for him daily. just now this
array of quill-drivers are producing ponder
Gus piles Of NJ s to show that the old hero
of Lundy's Lane is either dotard or trail
tor, because forsooth he does not throw his
magnificent columns upon the foe and raise
CORY monuments of misguided men as a
terror to living treason plottcrs, and warn.
ing to their descendants.
BY the light Of our present information
we incline to the belief that the talents and
experiences Of Major General Winfield Scott
enable him to direct the movements Of the
present campaign to better results than
would be obtained by the substitution of
the plans of these newspaper generals
Retrospectivcly, he has accomplished re-
suits within the past four months which are
really stupendous. A force of 100, 900 citi
zen soldiery has been called into the field
the southern ports have been blockaded-.
the rebels Of Maryland have been separated
from their coafreres Of Virginia-Harp:rs
Ferry has been cvacuated--the treason.
mongcrs of Missouri have been driven off
IN short, secession has virtually been stran-
gled with the loss of very few lives. Appa-
rently, his intention is to force the rebels to
successive retreats and final capitulation,
without deluging the land with fratcrnal
blood. live arc correct in assuming this
to be his position, being the stronger party
IN this conflict, he displays Christian he
rolsin which narrow and vicious minds en-.
trcly fail to comprehend. For instance the
secession forces could have been driven
from Harpers Ferry three weeks ago, but
the position now gained without the loss of
single life would then have cost hundreds
and perhaps thousands. Already it is in
tlmated that the rebels will soon be COM
PEELED by fears of strong flanking division
to fall back from Manassas Gap to Rich
mond and Norfolk. Thus, if Gen. SCOTS
policy is not nterfered with, we expect to
see succession of rebel retreats and fede-
raj advances, until the Union men, protect
ed once more by the old stars and stripes
will take care of their own traitors through
out all the seeding states, and deliver up to
punishment the leaders in this great rebel
lion.
II these results shall be attained in the
manner designated, history will embalm the
record as the last and best act of christian
The interests Of our country demand that
our columns shall be long, deep, and solid,
that they shall move forward potent by
reason Of firmncss, and void of vindictive.
ncss--that the bad men who have plunged
the southern states into the quasmirc of Sc.
cess'on shall confront the majesty of the
law, and that the Union sentiment every.
where shall be fostered snd protected. For
the present, we rest satisfied that Gen. Scott
is doing his work we'll.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-07-03


TIE Best MILITARY RoAp.-We notice
that the troops from Minnesota, and those
beyond who cant stay in the wilderness"
pass to the cast by way of boats to this
point, and leave by the Milwaukee and C.
& Il. W. Il. r. to Chicago-it being the
speeticst and most comfortable route Of all.
We happened to be upon the train going
east on Wednesday last, when Co. A of the
first Minnesota Regiment were en- route for
Harrisburg, and can testifyof our own know
ledge that the boys were well suited with
the arrangements provided for them by the
company and conductor Church, who seem.
ed to anticipate every want and necessity
of the brave soldiers who were bound to do
or die. At Mazo Mamie, hot coffee and
cold collation. was served the entire compa-
ny by the Railroad, and the fair sex courte.
sled and boquetted them as they filed out
to take the cars. .r
We parted with gallant Co. A at James
vile, and have their word for it that the
Milwaukee & Prairie du Chen Railway, and
Conductor Church are held in lively remcm
brance. On this question, as Joel Hood
would say, "They arc sound as roach"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-07-03
StrOyPd o. Stolen

LNROM the undersigned, a pair Of SeHKSer
l. OXEN, one is a red, with a heart AlY1S
shaped spot in the forehead. white the ~.
tail and a rope round his horns. The other
Is wcl-buit, line backed and dark red. Roth about
6yearS old. These cattle unyoked ard turn ed
out OF my team to feed near the Buckhorn tavern.
on "Wednesday night, juno 1861. live at Eldorado.
Fayctte county, Iowa. will give a liberal Reward
for any information aboat these cattle.
TORCGE NADSSEN.
Eldorado, Iowa, July l., 1S6lw2s
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-07-03

HONE GUARD.-This fine company of
citizen soldiers will march in procession,
Uniformed, on tn, Fourth. A person
will want the eyes Of Argus to see the
whole Of the Fourth as it will DC represent
ed at wcGrcgor.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-07-03
SHERIFF'S SALE
Of Personal PrODcrty.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the 2sd day NJ
~ July, A. 1861 at o'clock. A. NJ at the
Brick Store Room. OF Lee Gilch ri.t, in Mc6reeor.
Iowa. will be sold at Public sale to the highest hid
der, for cash. the following described prorery
an Execution sued out of the ofhce Of the Clerk
Of the District Court Of CLAYTON countv, Iowa. in
favor Of Wilkehson Stetson 4 Co, against William
Lane, tOwit Dry Goods Of va. ious descriptions
consisting in part of Deiaines, Paranettas, Silk
Prints, sheetings. Millinery Goods, Cloths. Ready
made Clothing. Hats and Caps Also. quantitv Of
Boots and shoes Fdrmng indictments. scyfhes
Snaths and Pitchorks and everything pertaining 10
General stock NJ Merchandise Sale to contiu. from
dav to day, to satisfy said writ of Execution and all
accruing costs. j KAUFMAN
Sheriff of cIavtan county Iowa
By D. D. HOXsIE, Deputy.
June %. 1856 IVA
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-07-03

EnRArA.-In about one-half this edition
there is a serious error. Senator Hammers
letter, on the outside, reads near the top "a
party policy" when the intention of the
writer was to say mo party policy
This reverses the meaning exactly.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-07-03
SHERIFF,S SALE
or Personal PrOncrfv

NOrlCEis hereby given, that on the 25th dsy of
~ July. a. d. 1861, at O'Clock. A NJ mt IN.
Brick Store Room cf Lee X Giriri>t !tcGregor Tcwa
will be sold at Public Sale to the highest bidder
cash. the following described property. taken on an
Execution Issued ont of the Office at the Clerk OF t.
District Court of Clayton county. Iowa in favor IT,
Friend x Bro, against VIM. II Brown, to.wit: D-v
Goods, Groceries Hardware Chinaware and Crock ery
consisting in part OF Dcaines. Print. Ginehams Rib
hons. Soda Saaratus Coffee, Cassia Tobacoos Plates
Plattrrs, Cups and Saucer and everything pertain.
ing to general 'tock of merchandise. Sale to con
tnue from day to- day, to satisfy said writ of execu
ton and all accruin- cost. j. KAUFMAN
Sheriff of Clayton county, Iowa,
By y, D. HOXSlE, DEPUTY,
June Is, ls6lw2
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-07-03

"A NEW HOTEL IDEA FOR TIE WEsT.-Wt
see it announced in the Chicago papers tina,
MIR. THOMAS ANDREWS, late proprietor o.
the well-known Head Quarters Rcstau
rant" has opened new hotel in that city,
which is conducted on new and popular
principle, namely, after the plan and style
OF the fashionable hotels in Europe. He
lie calls it ANDREWS EUROPEAN HOTEL"
1t is located on the corner of Lake and
State Streets, which is in the business cen.
tire OF the city, and is newly and elegantly
furnished throughout, and has all the mod
ern hotel improvements with public and
private dining rooms, sleeping rooms with
parlors attached, and single bedrooms
Here person visiting Chicago can go and
get his meals at any hour of the day or
night-havc them either in private room
or in the public dining hall, as he prefers,
or, if he engages sleeping quarters, can
have his meals brought to his private room.
When ordering his meals, he selects from
the bill Of fare what he wants, and is
charged only for what he gets. Mr.. An
drcws is veteran in the restaurant and
hotel business, and what he don't know
about good cooking and eating, nobody need
learn. lie knows how to keep hotel"
having had many years of experience in
Europe and America as we are informed
and his old Head Quarters" in Chicago,
has long had the reputation of being the
best conducted restaurant in the North.
West. The old "Hcad Quarters is now
superseded by the more extensive 'sEuro.
pean Hotel" and if we understand Alright
the system Of the new institution, We doubt
not it will be success. Something of this
kind has been long needed in Chicago, for
the accommodation of transient visitors to
that city.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-07-03
Fantasies.

If you don't want to go into fits with laugh
ter do not come near the Pablo Square on the
afternoon of the fourth. Fifty strangers will
self will not be able to tell wba. nation they
be'ongio.