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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-29

HALE's sTHEATRE.--This talented troupe
arrived in our city last evening. but ow.
ing to the lateness Of the hour when they
arrived and the small number of our cit
liens that were apprised of their coming,
they did not perform. This Justly celebrat-
ed Dramatic Company, under the manage.
ment Of Messrs. Hale and Fyfe, win give
their Grst entersaiameat in our city this
evening at the Atheneum, where they
will perform the beautiful and touching
five act play Of "Ingomar," with the
Spanish dance BY the Cline.op twins, and
to conclude with the laughable farce of
:" Why don't yon Marry" This CON-
pauy come TO our city highly recommend
ed, and this, together with the excellent
bill! presented for this evening. should in.
sure them full ho use
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-29

We republish the Presidents procIa.
nation for National Fast Day and com.
mend the mattcr 10 the attention OF our
readers.
Services will be held In our churches
appropriate to the occasion, and general
desire has been expressed that business
should be suspended on eur streets. Il
Is to b. hoped thai all our busines man
who love our country. or regard either
God or man, will respond to the call BY
closing their establishments on THURSDAY
and suspending business from 10 O'Clock
A. NJ. to O'Clock Pm.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-29

EXTRA BARGAINS AT rHE HoosIxs
sroRE.--We would call the attention OF
our readers to the advertisement, of the
Hocsier Store. found in our columns
Mr. Hart has just received larye and
splendid stoak of Spring and summer
goods which he has msnaged to buy un-
usually Low for cash. and is eonseq quently
able to sell at prices that defy competi-
ton. His establishment is one of the
most extensive and complete of the Dry
Goods Houses in our city; uut hrs goods
are Of the latest siyles, choicest selections,
ard endless variety 20 and judge for
yourself. No. Estes House.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-29
kEoHuK, April 9th lSGa

y
Sra: Having been charged by NV
friends, and your fellow citizens, all law
ABIDING, tax paying and loyal citizens and
voters OF Keokuk, to ask your candid
opinion IN regard to thenew tangled sun
day law, therefore take this opportu.
NIFTY to ask your honor few questions.
which you will please answer through
the columns Of the Gate City. Weswait
anxiously your decision, viz Is the law
10 apply only to a portion Of our business
men, or does it apply to all7 Are BARRIERS
allowed TO shave, and cut hair, and do
business generally. whereas coniectioners.
tobacconists and others are compelled to
close their doors? IL IL more important
for some fellows 10 have their hair cut on
Sunday than for some stranger 10 buy a
PIE, Or some convaIescent soldier TO bay
an apple, Or some children TO buy candyY
is 1t right hr. Mafor. VIC ask you as hon
orable men, that rvweries outside of the
old city limits, and, for that matter. with.
IN The old corporation, are allowed to be
In full blast on Sunday, when at the same
time citizens in the city, with more taxes
to pay, are denied the same privileges?
Enrthsr, BY what right do druggists, Of r
Jeff. Davis procliviiies, sell cigars and So
dA water on Sunday, when nobody else
may do the same! Why can boarding
houses sell meals and drinks and not 9th :
ers alsof And. lastly. why are livery sta
BILE keepers and omnibus owners encour-
aged to doa smashing business on Sunday,
by loaning bugsies and horses to pleasure
seeking idIers and law defying individu-
ais?
Mr. Mayor we advise You not to hold
the reins Of city government TOO tight.
While we admit that there is a small nor.
tlon OF our fellow citizens, particularly Of,
Goldfish Hill," iD favor Of such fanat-
~, opp pressive and odious law, you, Mr..
Mayor, as an honorable man and impar-
tiAl officer, should at the same time ren,em-
Der that there is larger majority OF our
citizens and voters decidedly against such
a despotI SIN. You may cause all the dogs
apd pups TO ! 2 shot, all the hogs and pigs
to be cabtared and sold all the tradesmen
l4 be prosecuted aad fncd-it will only
eKaspera to the people the more. This, Mr.
Mayor. is not Unlonism, as we under
stood IT on election day, nor do We SO un f.
derstand it now; these proceedings do not
help to fight the battles of our country.
nor do we perceive that the Union will be
any sooner restored in consequence there.
u.
Now, Mr.. Mayor. if 1t is right TO- some
men to do business on Sunday, il is equal
~ right and proper for Others 10 do like
wise; and you, Mr. Mayor. xesxrcted,
by your fellow citizel44, TO administer
even-bsndsdjustics 10 all--serye all alike.
1t becomes your official duty TO either stop
all business cd the Sabbath or confer
equal favors on all. Either enforce the
law with al rieor, or else let we'll enough
alone. Couhding in your impartiality we
most respectfully remain,
Your very obedient servants
and Fellow Citizens,
! MANY CITIZENS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-29

- The Quincy Herald, . rabid Cop
perhead sheet, accuses the Missouri Re-
publican of inconsistency, and hints it has
gone over TO Abolitionism because it sup
ports the war.
The Republican retorts and ssys the
Herald has gone crazy.
So il has, but il il the same kind of
lunscy that effects the Southern rebsls.
II i called treason.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-29
0-We clip the follovinp from ~.

R-We clip the following from the
Des Moines Register:
What THE DEVIL DrD.-And God
said "Let there be Light, and thsre
was Light. The Devil said: LET there
be party in this country whose platform
shsli bc Malice, Envy, Hatred, Treason,
and Universal Devilment," and forthwith
the Copperhead faction sprang into exis-
tsncc. The Devil is we'll pleased with
his own party. He likes il.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-29
NATIONAL PRAYER AND HumILI-
ALTON.


. -~-
WHEREAS, The Senate of the United
States devoutly recognizing tho supreme
authority and Just government Of Almighty
God fn oil affairs Il men and Of nations.
has by resolution requested the Presi-
dent TO designate and set apart day for
National prayer and humiliation and,
WHEREAS, 1t is the duty of nations as
well AZ Of msn, to own their dependence
upon the overrulng power of God, to con
fess their sins and transgressions, in hum.
bic sorrow, yet with assured hopo that
genuine repentance will lead 10 mercy
and pardon, and to recognize the Sublime
truths announced In the Holy scrir'aYe.
and proven by history, that those nations
only are blessed whose God is the Lord
And lnasmucA as ws know that by His
divine law, that nations, like individuals,
ase subject to punishment aud chastiss-
meuss 10 this world, may we not Justly
feAr that the awful calamity of civil war,
which now desolates the land, may be but
q punishment inflicted npon US for our
Presumptuous sins. to the needful end of
our national reformation as whole Peo-
pie We have been the recipients of the
choicest bounlies of Heaven. We have
been preserved these many years in peace
and prosperity. We have grown in num-
bers. wealth and power as no other nation
ever has grown. But we have forgotten
God. We lave forgotten the gracious
hand which preserved US in peace, and
multiplied and enriched us---and We have
vaiDly imagined in the deceitfulness of our
hearts that all these blessings we're produ-
eed By some superior goodness Of our own.
INTOXICATED With unbroken success we
have become too seif-sufli ciaut TO feel the
necessity OF redeem ing and preserving
grace, too proud to pray ~ God that made
Us.
1t behooyes us then, to humble our
selves before the offended Power, to con-
fess our national sins, and pray for elem
sncy and forgiveness.
Now, therefore in compliance with the
request. and fully concuring in tho views
Of the Senate, do, by this my proclam-
st'on, designate and bet apar. Thursday,
the 3oth day Of April. 1868, a. day Of
national humiliation, fasting and PRAYER.
And do hereby request all the people to
abstain on that day from their ordnsry
secular pursuits, and 10 unite, at their
several places Of public worship and their
respective houses, in keeping the DAY hcly )
TO the Lord. and devoted To the humblv
discharge of the religious dunr Hfsts,r 20
that solemn occasion.
All this being done in sincerity and
truth, then let u rest humbly in the
hope, authorized by the Divine Teachings
that the united cry of the Nation will be
4
heard on high, answered with blessings
no loss than pardon for our national sins.
/ and restoration Of our now divided and
suffering country 10 lis former happy con-
dition Of unity and peace.
| In witness whereof, have hereun,o set
my hand, and caused the seal OF the Uni,
ted States to be affixed.
Done at the city. Of Washington this
thirtieth day Of March. in the year
Of our Lord one thousand eight
l r.. 81 hundred and sixty three, and Of
the independence of the United
States the eighty-seventh.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-29

~ The steamer Kate Cassel, Can't.
d. W. Davis, is the morning packet for
Davenport and Rock Island, and inferno
date points. Leaves Fort Madison on
the arrival Of the cars from KeoEuk. DIFF
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-29

KEEP Cool THE ice aeasep ~ now
at hnud, und we are glad 10 inform the
public that ID. G A. COLLIER are ON
hand with full supply Of clean ice from
the Dos Moines river. Parties wishing
ICE left at their residences, Offices, or
places Of business, viii please notice their
card 10 to-day's paper and leave their or
ders accordingly. div
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-29

Receiving through the Post-olfice an
anonymous communication, signed 'sMany
Citizens which is published with this,
is sufficient apology to the public for the
following in reply to szms. although it is
a digression from universal custom 10 no.
lice communications without proper sig
natures.
The Mayor is not the maker Of the laws
regulating the city government Their
passage bslones to the City Council. His
province is to preside at the meetings of
the City Council. and to see, after che
passage of an ordinance, that the same is
enforced By the proper city officers, SO far
as tits practicsi to enforce the same.
BY reference to Ordinance No. 7. IN
the book of Ordinances Of the city of he,
okuk. (section IS, page 1857 the follow
ing may be found: "Every person who
shall sell, or offer for sale, any merchan-
disc, fermented or distilled liquors, or
any other article, except in cases Of neces.
sity ;ssnd, any person who shah deliver
fQr shipment on any steamboat, or other
vessel, "a gailyoad car, any nerchandise.
produce Or other articles coming under
the denomination Of freight and every
draymsn. teamster. or other person, who
shall convey through the streets any mer-
chsndiss, produce or other article, except
10 cases of necessity, on the first day Of
the week, commonly called Sunday, shall
se deemed guilty Of misdemeanor. =
san,set uadsr section aa, same ordi-
nance, page l67 70 pay fine to the city
oi NsSkpk ma SUN ofnot lA1s than three
dollars nor more than ono hundred dol
iars." In reply 70 the inserrorations of
"Aany citisens:' The lAw. .p,pliss to ey-
cry citizen ', -violation of rama only pro.
vided for IN eases 4 Aeosnity. Bsrbsrr
are not azsnpt. neither are brewsries To-
osted in any portion q Ms cs9 limsts. the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-29

1 Agreeable to the Proclamation Of
the President there will BE- services in
q. Johns Episcopal) Church, on II are
day morning, April Both, at III O'Clock.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-29

IARA FOR kEsr.--A good farm, we'll
fenced, part Of crop in. situated five
miles from Hamilton in Illinois, for rent
Tor cash or shares. Apply to r. II. Gill
more.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-29

E @Bislop Burns, Of Africa, the first
coloved Bishop Of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church in Liberia, died In Balhmore
aast 9.nday, where be had come in search
Of health.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-29

H The Chicago Tribune charges that
enormous frauds we're perpetrated by the
Copperbeads st the late election in that
city, and that they imported voters from
Detroit. The sixth Ward was canvassed
by both parties before the election, and it
Was agreed that there were about TOO
voters Ia II; yet over l,2o0 votes we're
polied there on election day. II Gays:
IA wagon load of voters openly and
boldly attempted to vote in four wards,
and finally succeeded in voting, by leaving
their wagon at q corner and scattering
themselves around. :
Early yesterday morning, crowds of
imported voters passed up Clark street,
with carpet bags in their hands, on their
way to the depots, whenoe they took their
departars for Joliet. Sycamore and other
places where they belonged. They had
accomplished their mission. They had
received their three dollars per head, yo-
ted, and we're satisfied"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-29
EsT-The Cincinnati COMMERCIALS Cairo
correspondent writes the following.

SAC ihS AAbItuuati SVltuitECiht AhuO
correspondent writes the following
Quite romantic tragedy is reported to
have occurred here last evening at the
barracks IF The l4th Iowa. The Provost
guard having discovered, or having been
Informed, that q boy attending on Capt.
-, Of Go. --, Was of doubtful sex,
proceeded to an inquiry, resulting in the
discovery of th9 len lnioi'f af the boy
Charley" whqff app arad, tai f,liowed
the Captain wiAl the regiment
The Captain vouched for her return
home, and also any penalty the military
authorities might assess, and her removal
from the camp.
News Of the matter spread through the
camp, whereupon the Colonel hearing of
it, sent for her to appear at his headquar-
ters, and she, upon rcceising the sum
mons. walked out of the barracks, drew a
revolver, and deliberately shot herself
through the heart, dying instantly.
Ra- In June, III 8, John Adams, then in
Philadelphia, writing to friend in Bos-
ton, in referring TO the opinion that con-
ciliatory measures were best 10 end the
difficulties with the mother country, said:
''In my opinion, powder and artillery are
tie most efficacieus, sure and infallably
corci istory measures We can adopt. -
These words have meaning applicable
to the present time.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-04-29

II Blank Government yeuehsrs No "a can be
had nj this e1Hee.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-07-31
Important to the Afflicted.

DIR. DOW continues TO DO consulted OF bis oflco,
Nos and Endicott Street, Boston, on oil discas-
es OF PRIVATE OR DELICATE NATURE. by
long course OF study and practical experience Of
unlimited cxtont, Dr. ID. has now tho gratihcatlon
OF presenting tho unfortunate with remedies that
have never, since no FIRST introduced Thorn. JAILED
10 euro tho most alarming cases OF Gonorrhgd and
Svphiis beneath his treatment, all the horrors OF
vcncreal and impure blood, lmpotcncy, Scroiula,
GonorrhGa, Ulcers, pains and distress In tho ro'
gons OF procreation, inflammation OF the bladder
and Kidneys, llydrocee, Abccsses, llumors, Fright
full Swellings and tho long train OF horrible symp-
toms attending this class OF disease, are made to
become rs harmless rs tho simplest aillngs OF q
child, SEMINAL WEAKNESS. DIR. ID. dcyOtes
great part of his time to tho treatment OF those
cases caused by secret and solitary habit. which
ruins the body and mind, uniting tho unfortunate
Individual for business or society. Some OF tho
sad and melancholy effects produced by early hab-
It's OF youth, are Weakness Of the Back and Limbs,
Dizziness Of the head, Dimness Of Sight, Palpta.
tion of the Heart. Dyspepsia, Nervousness, DE.
rangcmont OF tho digestive functions, symptoms
OF Consumption, &c. The fearful effects on the
mind arc much 10 DO dreaded; loss Of memory,
holdings aversion OF society," selfdlstrust timidity,
&C., arc among tho evils produced. Such persons
should, before contemplating matrimOny, consult
physician Of experience, and DO ut once restored
To health and happiness.
Patients who wish to remain under Dr. D0ws
treatment n few days or weeks, will DO furnished
with pleasant rooms, and charges for board moder
ate.
Medicines sent 10 all parts OF tho country, with
full directions for use, on receiving description Of
yOur cases.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-07-31
AMERICAN & FOREIGN PATENTS.
r.. III. EDDY,
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,
Late Agent Of U. s. Patent oces, Waslfngtes.
(ssd0 As oct Of 1879
20 State Street, opposite Kilby Street,
.,.r B0ST0Nl

AFTER ON pxtsnsive practico Gf upwnrtS Of q
n years. continues 10 secure Patents In the United
StatesI also In Great britain, France, and other
foreign countries. Caveats. Specifications, Bonds
Assignments, and all Papers or Drawings for Pa.
tents. executed on liberal terms and with despatch
Researohes made into American or Foreign works
10 determine the validity utility OF Patents OF
lnycntions-and legal or other advice rendered In
oil matters touching the samo. Copies Of the claims
OF any Patent furnished by RENTING Ono Dollar
Assignments recorded at Washington.
The Agency Is not only the largest In New Eng
land, but through itinventors have advantages for
securing Patents ofascertaining tho patcntability
OF inventions unsurpassed by, II not immcasura-
bly, superior to- any which can DO offered them else.
where. Tho testimonials below given prove that
mono Is MORE SUCCESSFUL AT THE PATENT
OFFICE than the subscriber and rs SUCCESS IL
TIE BEST PROOF OF ADVANTAGES AND ABII-
lTY. he would add that he has al undant reason To
believe, and can provo, that ut no other ofnco
the kind are tho charges for professional services
10 moderate. The immense practice OF the sub
scriber during twenty years past has enabled him
to accumulate u vast collection OF specifications
and official decisions relative 10 patents.
These, besides his extensive library OF legal and
mechanical works. and full accounts OF patents
granted In the United States and Europe render
him able, beyond question, to 0Aor superior facili
ties for obtaining Patents.
All necessity Of journey, to Washington TO pro,
cure patent, and the usual great delay there, ore
hero saved inventors.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-07-31
Sale of Public Lands.
LAND OFFICE


bangor, juno 4, 1867
IN u,..,.,ee Of the Law - defined In chapter o,
pu. ID Revised Statutes. and OF Orders rom
.hGaYsncr and Council, approved February .,
tne , wrrh as 1863, hereby give notice that the
sanins schedule OF Lands will be offered for sale
~, T.csday Mt n O'Clock noon. on the nrst day OF
SSnn,ember next, at the Land Ofice, atA price per
ssfs NOT less than the minium axed 10 tae aa'sr'
The ale 10 be BY sealed proposals. In conformity
vIth the provisions Of the foregoing Chapter and
Section which require that ten per ccntum OF tho
mnium price OF tho township or part thereof shall
Accompany each proposal, which sum shall consti.
tute \ part Of and DO allowed In the cash payment
10 be made upon the township or tract purchased
The person making the highest bid above the
minimum prce shall DO declared tho purchaser
and on payment OF onethird OF the purchase mon
sy In cash. including tho ten per cent OF the MINI
mum price deposited, the Land Agent shall MAKE
out and deliver TO him conditional deed, IN .ne
usual form Of state deeds. OF the tract ey MN Pu
chased, taking for the remainder OF INC puIvnaso
money, three promissory notes Tor equai sums PSy
able annually In one, two and three yeafs, Win
interest and q bond with sufficient surety LOT the
payment of fair stumpagc OF all timber cut thefe-
ON 20 be- applied 10 tho payment OF the notes.
'The sum deposited by any other bidder. who
does not become q purchaser, may be Withdrawn
by him at any time ater the bids are declared and
-
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-07-31
HIGHLY IMPORTANT
TO FEMALES IN DELICATE HEALTH.

DIR. DOW, Physician and Surgeon, No. q En-
dcott Street, Boston, consulted daily for all dis
Uteri. or falling Of the Womb, fluor Albus, sup
preston, and other menstrual arrangements, are
now treated upon new pathological principles and
speedy relief guaranteed In very Few days. 30
that most obstinate complaints yield under 1t, and
tho afflicted person soon reoices In perfect health
DIR. Dow has no doubt had greater experience In
tho cure OF diseases OF women and children, than
any other ply sician In Boston.
boarding accommodations for patients who may
wish to stay In Boston few days under his treat
ment.
attention to an Office practice, for the cure OF Prl-
vate diseases and Female Complaints, acknowledge
no superior In tho United States.
N. D.-All letters must contain four rod stamps
or they will not be answered.
Office hOnrs from g A. n. ~ PA
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TESTIMONIALS


az regard Mr.. Eddy as one OF the most capable
and sucressfui practitioners with whom have had
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner OF Patents.
~ havo no hesitation In assuring inventors that
they cannot employ person more competent ana
trustworthy, and more capable OF putting their APP
plications In form TO secure for them an early
and favorable consideration ut tho Patent Ofllco."
EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner OF Patents.
"Nfr. II. II. Eddy has made for mo TlIlHTEEN
applications. on all but one OF which patents nave
been granted, and that Is nop pending. Such un-
mstakoable proof Of great talent and ability on
his part leads mo to recommend oil Inventors to
apply 10 him 10 procure their patents, MS they may
be sure of having tho most faithful attention be-
slowed on thoir cases. and ut worry char
ses" JOHN TAuuARr.
During eight months tho subscriber, In course OF
his largo practice made on fTice rejected applica-
lions SIXTEEN APPEALS, EVERY one of which
was decided In las Iapor by the Commissionsr OF
Patents. II ii. EDDY.
Boston. December 10, 1869. lyr2
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Justice QfAs Peace

Justice u Tie Peace
Dated at 4
this day OF 1853.
MORE Tho first certificate must DO signed
by the parent making the election, and the sec
ond by two respectable citizens (heads Of famil-
ios) residents of the town, county, or district
in which the persons reside, and sworn to before
magistrate. In case the father Is deceased,
the certificate Is TO DO signed by the mother.
and the fact of the fathers death is to DO stated
by tho persons certifying.
NOrH 2.-This certificate ia TO DO used only 10
cases where the labor Of the person claiming cx-
cmption is actually necessary for the support
ion does not apply in cases where there is suiii-
cient property to yield support. and the necess-
AIRY business for collecting the income eau be
transacted by agents, trustees, or the like