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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02
PROPOSED DEmOCRATIC NATION.
AL CONvES1ION AT CHICAGO.
The New York Meraid Bolts M tho
start. sss sssK : :
[From the N. Y. Herald, January 2sl

lhAoni tne ~. l. Herald, January 26.l
THE"SHxzr-pER-SHEsr" CoNysNrroS
TO MEET AZ CHICAGO. o.-RecAntlya. pyo.
aunciamento was issued from his house on
Fifth avenue, by the surviving admins.
traitor de bonis non OF the late D. Democratic
party, announcing that the National Pres
identisl Convention Of the remnants Of
said party will be held in the citysf Chi.
cago, onthe 4th Of July. The assemblace
thus ordered may not sinaptly be designa-
ted the t'Shentper Shent" Con yention Of
the Hankrupt Democracy, TIT q
From this aforesaid aristocratic demo-
ctstie -AtsbIishnent,of Fifth avenue ths
imagination Of the intelligeat reader will
naturally be carried back to quaint an
tediluv ism house in the Jnden stsQ.sc. or
Jews street, in the old time ci,y Of Fr.nk.
fcrt-ou-the- Main, an nnprassndiue. :. vea1h-
er-worn house, With green blinds, where.
once upon time, We encountered A. did
man saving wood next door on one side!l
and Al cid man .asAing.roasssd eilestouts
next, door on the other side. From shst
OLD rookery in the Jews quarter of Frlaak-
fofton-the- Main emerged those s.shent.
per: :ahepH pasnsy kings 81 Eruir Eruiro,pes -. ~
Rothschllds; and We have a lineai de.
sosndsnt and representative Of that sreai
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02
DRAFr PosTP .osEp-on account OF the
Concert tonight At the Atheneum. s
JOHN MORGAN VISITS THE LIBBY
PRISON.
Our Men without Fire ON Christmas
Day.

The Richmond Examiner saws John
Morgan visited the Libby Prison on the
9Th, and was introduced to Gen. Neal
Dow. Morgan commenced the coavsrsa-
tion by saying:
"Gen. Dow, | am very happy to see
you here; or, rather, should say, since
you are here am happy to see you look
ing so we'll" Dow's natural astuteness
and Yankee ingenuity came to his aid,
and he quickly replied, without apparent
embarrassment, "General Morgan, / con-
gratulate you on your escape; I cannot
say l am glad yoa did escape, but, since
you did, | am pleased to see you here. I"
The conversation then became general be-
tween the two" f-ss
He had also an interview with Calonel
Straight, who has been released from the
close confinement in which be had been
placed for attempting to escape:
Tho Examiner adds:
While the majority of the prisoners.
seemed gratided al The visit Of Morgan.
and all pleased at his personal ex perience,
SO different from what their lima ginations
had depicted, the Kentucky officers ex-
pressed the most unqualified delight at
seeing the favorite son Of their own State
They expressed themselves openly not
only as delighted to see. but delighted
also that he had escaped from prison and
was once more at liberty. Some Of the
expressions used by the Kentucky Yam
KEGS elected the decided disapprobation of
their wooden nutmeg ccmpasriots but
nothing could repress the expression of
genuine Kentucky feelings on the part of
the Federal officers from that State oward
'1the great banditi''
The only drawback to the pleasant re-
Elections induced by their visit. was the
existence Of fact which unconsciouslg
leaked out during its progress. On several
occasions lately, owing to the inefficiency
and want OF Industry or Affection on the
part OF the Qnartermaster charged with
the duty ct furnishing fuel for the use of
the Libby, the imprisoned officers have
stood shiseriug for days in the cold. On
Christmas day, il appears, the Yankees
went dlnnerless, because there was no
wood to cook their food with. Doubtless
an inquiry would show that the officers
and guards OF the prison we're no better
oH-- This stAte of affairs should not ex
lst. The wood is here, and little indus
try would make it available. The party
to blame in the matter should be stirred
up With particularly long pole. :
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02
Popularity of the President.

Ii Is thought there will be no necessity
of calling National Convention to nom
mate Upion candidate for President.
So many State Legislatures and other
loyal bodies have already signi6ed their
preference for Mr.. Lincoln, that il would
seem the whole country was going for
him en- niasse. He will be the nominee
by popular acclamation. @
Never, since the days Of Washington.
has there been such unanimity among the
people for the reelection of President
who has served one term, as now is man
ifested all over the loyal sections of the
country in favor of Mr.. Lincoln. We no
longer hear any other candidate proposed.
Mr. Chase is understood to, have aban-
doned his intention Of trying to secure
the nomination, and Gen. Grant. It is
said, will under no circums stances hermit
his name to be used as a com petitor or
opponent of Mr.. Lincoln.
Tosum up the present prospec,s efi the
Presidential campaign, we may saw th.t
Mr.. Lincoln viii no doubt b the neonls, !
nominee BY aoclamafion, and be rs.sleetad
BY an unprecedented majority. Thecop.
psrhsad and CONSERVATIVE" opponants 81
the AdministFation and the var viii prob.
obly nominate McClellan or Gov. Gsv-
mour, either of whom viii, IN such An
event, Be as summasiIy eonsigssd.lo fAe
tonb sfSAe Cspuless - "a . most Il sihntensSes
"abolitionist" could desire.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

house of Israel in this aforesaid Fifth
aSenls sdninistrssof sflaAe latS Demo.
ocratic Convention assembled under such
auspices We have little to expect in the
way of the resurrection party. Indeed. il
haa beebhe pfsssfb lh@t 4hsn tAe ef.
fects Of deceased individual, association
or governments -ass turAed over to "my
uncle" the chances against their redemp-
tion are as ten to one-or 4-ll-44. But,
setting aside this question Of 'sdsr mon-
ish, /" We have reason to apprehend that
the same cause which broke into pieces
the Democratic Conventions Of Charles
ton and Baltimore in 1860, and precipita-
ted the Southern States into the abyss OF
this rebellion, will still work nothing bnt
mischief; for the same elements of rephl-
sion and disruption still exist in the North
ern camps Of the party.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

OIL PArNrINGs.-Messrs. Howe & Ty-
Ter will have on exhibition at their Auc-
ton Store tomorrow, "wednesday a
large invoice of fine oil paintings direct
from New York, which they viii sell on
Thursday. We recommend our readers
to visit this collection, as they are not Of
ten favored with such an opportunity
We noticed among the number several
original works OF rare merit that would
grace any collection, and those of our cit
liens who design purchasing pictures to
decorate their homes will never have a
better chance. Call and see them.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

Years ago, two New England brothers.
named Moody. left their Eastern home to
push their fortunes in the world OF useful
ness and business. Being men OF educa.
tion, one took to the bar, the other entered
the pulpit. The lawyer settled in Missis-
sipPi, the pastor in Ohio. Both Won
distinction IN their several professions,
and both became prominent in their res
Ipective States. And, during all tie years
that passed, their mutually fra,ernal re-
gard remained intimate and tender.
The war Of rebellion broke out. Both
brothers took up arms---she lawyer in be-
half of the rebellion, the pastor iu behalf
of the Union. They both received COM
missions-the lawyer as Captain George
Moody and Chief OF Artillery in Long.
streets army. the pastor as Col. Granville
Moody aud commander OF The 74thi Ohio
volunteers. At the battle OF Some river
the two brothers met each other in battle
array-tbe rebel Captain under Bragg
and the Union Colonel under Roseerans.
Subsequently Colonel moody resigned bis
commission and returned to the duties of
the pastor. Captain Moody continued
With Longstreet TIL he made his i'll starred
assault on Knoxville. There, being dis.
abled, lie was left at farm house on the
line OF retreat, was taken prisoner, and
sent to Camp Chase, OF which his brother
had been commaldant. In the military
prison attached to. this camp he now lies
tortured with inhammatory rheumatism,
to which he had been subject, and which
his exposure in the Geld rendered excru-
tiatingly acute. Thus situated, in suffer
ing and prisoner. the rebel Captain sent
for, his brother, the. Union Colonel, to
come to bis assistance. The true and
loyal brother came, bringing with him
such material aid in the form of creature
conbrs, !" as well as with -sra,e.nal coun 1
sci, as would make his brother s situation
comfortable. And Colonel Moody is nov
engaged in measures for HIS erring broth
er's release on parole, in view OF taking
him to his own house, SO that he can
minister to his comfort and restore him to
health; and with fair prospect of sue
cess.stCfT ATtssi &c 1AA NN II
Such is one of the singular incidents Of
this war Of rebellion against the bost Gov
ernment Of earth.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

a dispatch was received yesterday from
Mr.. Leighton, now in New York city,
announcing the success of negotiations on
behalf of the keokuk d Dee eNoines Rail.
road. The work of extending the road
to Fort Des Moines is to commence at
once aud be prosecuted with vigor, as we
understand the tenor of the Dispatch
Particulars will be received by mail in q
few days, when We shall have the pleas
ure of giving definite information on the
subject
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

The announcement of draft for Eve
hundred thousand men, contained in our
dispatches this morning, will be hailed
with satisfaction BY the loyal people. Of
North, and by none will it be received
with more heartfelt pleasure than the
gallant veterans who have jnst pledged
themselves anew 10 the overthrow of the
rebellion. We never have had men enough
in the field, and the drafts have in no case
been large enough to meet the desires of
the people or the emergencies of the war.
This last looks more like it than any here
iofore, and if the Government will push
it right through now. while the veterans
are at home recruiting, there will be no
trouble in the North and the rebellion
can be substantially disposed of during
the next campaign.
We think it evident the Government
has yielded to the on to Richmond press
ure, and is determined to take advantage
of the period while the veterans are in
the North recruiting their ranks, to raise
an army large enough to hold the coun.
try as fast as the veterans subdue it. 1t
begins to look as if the Government had
determined to make short work of the
matter now.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02
The Mozart Csncert.

This evening the Mozart Society gives
concert for the benefit of the "Ladiee
Union Aid ! Society," The Fbenevolen,
purpose TO which the. proceeds Of the
concert will be spilled does not need q
word Of seulogium from me- TIE ladies
through their society have wrought an
amount of good which can only be meas
ured BY the suffering which would have
occurred but for the society.
As to the "Moxart Society,"" however,
our citizens do not know quite so much.
1t is comparatively. q new organization
here, but its one and only public concert
was enough to indicate that the society
comprises an amount of musical talent
and skill which would attract attention
ia any American city, aud which certainly
has never before had half its equal here.
Lovers of music have rich treat in store
for them, and will at the same time have
the satisfaction of knowing that their pa
tronage will be appropriated TO a most
meritorious object.
Our citizens never fail 10 patronize con-
cert givers from abroad. Let them show
a generous appreciation of native talent.
1t isa duty they owe to themselves, and
they should see to it that the Mozart shall
remain permanent aud fourishing Or
ganizatien in our midst Let all see to
it that they have a rousing benefit.
CITIZEN
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fronI the Louisville Democrat.

One OF the most hazardous feats ever
attempted in thsse parts, and one which
equals anything Of the kind that We have
ever read or heard of, was accomplished
yesterday by citizen OF our sister city,
Jeifyrsuylle. By she ns.ns or William Il
Harrington. This gentleman, desiring 70
come r,o,t this city, and notTpismng % TAX
the circuitous foute BY New Albany, came
TO the conclusion that he would cross the
cakes of floating ice. He sccordingly
commenced his perilous voyage, starting
from the Indiana shore on one of the
cakes Of ice, and after short but irving
voyage, he reached this shore in perfect
safety. The trip was made b. Jumping
from one cake to another-Mr. II. select.
Ing his foothold with great care.
A large number Of citizens, who saw
Mr. II. start from the other shore. watch
ed him with great anxiety, expecting
evefy minute 10 see him carried over the
falls aud dashed to pieces BY the running
ice; and all were rejoiced and surprised
when they saw that he had reached this
side OF the river in perfect safety. To
accomplish Tins great feat required un-
daun,ed courage, and this Lr. Il. pos
sesses to grea. degree. Tie crossing
was n,sde without the assistance of a
pole, or even stick; and when this fac,
is taken into consideration, we may safely
say that this is the most extraordinary
feat ever, accomplished In, his or sny
other section OF the country The cur
rent at this point, owing to the suction of
the falls, is very swift, and as the ice il
carried over the great fall of the Ohio. il
is broken to pieces and had Mr.. III.
missed his foothoid, or even been carried
over on one of the cakes of ice, horrible
death would certainly have been his
late. ~
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02
~ Col. Hawkins had the largest an,

@ Col. Hawkins had the largest and
most enthusiastic audience of she season
atthe Atheneum last night; the building
in fact was crowded to oyerfowing, and
many persons turned back because there
was no room for them. The address was
interesting and patriotic through out, and
was frequently greeted with earnest and
approving cheers by the crowd
AT the conclusion of the speech col
lection was taken up, amounting to sew
eniy Eve dollars, by the ladies' of the Aid
Society.
The President of the Society requests
us to tender to Col. Hawkins the grateful
acknowledgements of the ladies for the i'm.
portaut service rendered by him in be-
half of the cause in which they are en-.
gagged.
rH Johnny Schmoker" at the Athe.
neum tonight,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02
BENEFIT


Tonight the Mozart Society give an
other one of their popular exhibitions,
the proceeds Of which are to be given to
the Aid Society, which fact will, no doubt,
induce many to purchase tickets that
could not appreciate mnsic; but our
word for it, none viii regret the simple
admission fee to this concert. The Mo.
zart Society far surpass the expectations
of It's many friends in the perfection ofits
organization in such short time, and on
their first appearance, were loudly and
vociierously applauded by the large au-
dlence. Go early and secure seats.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

chaser good hrnsF lying casAalf Xd1ld &es{ n M
eheg04 e00k 61ufty, Missouri containing l3s Acres 20
OF which b IN cultivation and which there Is never
failing ofchard good dwelling, barn and ont houses
and three good ciserps. Timber convenient the r
For further information inquire Of James Harris living
on the farm or the undsrgnsd living in Winchester No
jaA0e1As. HA WALKx4
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

SUBSTITUTE FOR EGGs.-An exchange
says that corn starch is an excellent sub
stitute for gsfor culinary purposes, espe-
cislly when eggs are fifty cents per dozen,
one spoonful of corn starch being reckon
ed equal to one egg.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

EEr Peaches aud Peace men, it is
thought, will be very scarce in the North
the coming season. They have suffered
from "killing Frost
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

g The New York Evening Post
having publishsd curious rhyme on that
somewhat difficult word--eTimbuctoo''
"A correspondent calls to its recollec
ton l somewhat wittier enc, attributed
to, Sidney Smith. contained In the follew.
ing verse: IS
ly4s ~ were casaxsyy, 81 4FIffIFk
.1ka - y. On the plains q Tfmbuctoo,
could eat . miesionsry. 3 ,A.s ~ A + i
Blood aud bones, and Ara~.Book tco- = m
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

~ The gas from IL, wells on Oil
bred, r PssnsTlvsnia, il nowi being ufi6Ssd.
Many Of The minors .pse i fer fuel, in
stead Of coal or oil. A pipe running d.
rect from the conducting apparatus Of the
we'll to the engine house cohd6cts the gas
to the aues. The pian vorks Admira-
bly,.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

The GROUND Hoe To-day, according
to the old saying, if the grounding can
see his shadow when be comes forth from
his hole he will go back and remain six
weeks-all of which betokens very cold
weather for that length of time.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

Gg The peace-sneaks of Illinois are
circulating petitions for signatures. cali
ing upon Congress to put an end to this
ruinous and barbarous war by sending
Commissioners to Richmond to negotiate
an amicable arrangement Of difficulties.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

R- We yesterday heard Of several
persons breaking through the ice in the
afternoon, and one or two, with difficulty,
got on solid footing again. Persons can.
not be too careful 10 crossing the ice just
now.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

Five hundred and twenty contra
bands, of all sizes and sexes, came into
headquarters of the Army of The Potomac
on "Wednesday. They left their planta
tons, near Orange Court Hoase, on
Monday, crossing the Eapidan near tie
railroad in boats. Five OF. six of their
original samber were captured by the
enemy before crossing.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

Il @rs Five hundred thousand peonla
walk tas streets'cf e Paris by night, aud
all-night omnibusses are to be establiabad
for their accommodation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

@A British soldier was fogged in a
public square in Toronto recently with so
much brutality that physician interposed
to save his life. Slss
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

sa5- A paragraph in our paper from
the Register representing DR.. Hughes as
President OF the Iowa Medical University
was simply mistake. DR.. McGugin is
President of the University.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

prentice il for appropriating cords
Of xood fer thslOyal poor, and csrds oi
hemp to the disloyal rich.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

D@r English court dress is. reduced
now in dissipstiveness. to close. fitting
ealf of the |egihe exhibition ct the onf.
line Of ones shsnks.. s,}xla9TJH
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

@ The Springfield Republican asks
what military order is like lady crossing
the street on wet day? Dress up in
front and, close up in the rear
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

~A large and formidable battery Is
to be constructed facing Fort Lafayette,
in New York harbor.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02
Arrival and Departure Of Mails.
THE CITY.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

"wsnfs.. Lost Pound For sale" and "for
Rent" advertisements, and Marriage and Death not
not 10 exceed LINES viii be inserted in the adj
vertising columns CENTS Tweaiy five
cents for each additional insertion.
Notices in Local columns will be chan ged TWENTY CENTS
PER line fef ea Insertion. All advertising for Religions
or Charitable ifeses will be charged Our REeuL,R
RATES.
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BOOKS.
oAMIssION AGENcY

The subscriber pays hc highest price in cash aor
kinds = fysaAes a.A 11 Amlsk s0t& SSriee 10 Or
der at Keokuk prices with addition Of
Ahvedtuies 70 idaho win do well to call before making
purchases. ~ss --r.r4 vvsrt(. rOWER
harrington. Lan ~ - sA ~H~e - dSm
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

MECHANICS UNION will charge
Sc for shoeing horse all around, with
new shoes and 81 for resetting the
same. BY order of the Union.
st j. f. DENsLow, Sec'y.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

r. The lawyers of Adrain. Michigan.
are on = strike. The people are debstinR
whether to give them bigger fees, Or o
live quietly and starvs thsm out. >s ~ ',.ss'
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02
ST. Il us
1hs'Osf and Lang inst tfsste
No 80 y Sixth ST., bet Chestnut aud Zine.
1T. wRIrnr.M.D D.. Prsprieser,

Catarrh Throat Disca<s Asthma Bronchitis Earfv Sta
g.s Of Consumption Heart Disease. Liver Cayaulsnt
Impurities OF the Bod. scroiukl. diseases Of the Kid
ness Diseases Of Moae. and aai ther copioints that
lead 10 Consumption. Il
Are treated by entirely New sIsrEN. This new rvs
TEN has been most extraordinarily successful and by lis
and rsEx curs has elcittd strongest
Testimonials from eminent phvsciaas in its favor
Patients az ditapcs are treated with equally great
sCrr.@se ~
flfs Institute VIII be permanent, and but tho
most eminent practitioners ia this dcul depart.
me1t a Meslicsi Science viii BE- employed. ,s
Those having the slightest symptom Of Throat OF Chers
disease shoud apply at once for all snch complaints lead
to consumption and death So. -
For further particulars apply at the Institute in person
by letter.
Once bours frcm D a 70 5 p. m
Address y. +. WRIGHT N D
81. Louis Throat and Lung Institute
jan16deodAwe~iy No. 81 North 9Th st.. st. Louis Mo
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

Tho Lyons France, journals An
nounce that Berger, the great billiard
player. has now settled in that city, where
b has become the proprietor of the Cafe
du xix Siecle." which he re-opened on
Christuas day.. kHAsE -
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

ssg- On Sunday night last. it showed
to the depth of six inches at Oskaloosa.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02
H-The Copperheads have come dowr

9The Copperheads have come down
good deal hereabouts within a few
months past. Indeed, they not unfre
quentiy profess desire and even an ex-
pectation that the rebels will be whipned
out. No doubt the result of the election
in our State and the return of SO MANY
veterans to our midst has had a modify
ing effect on their expressions and some
what stimulated their apprehensions, if
not their patriotism. But at Washington
their leaders still stand on their peace
platform and vote for peace commits.
sioners to Richmond. Fernando Wood
still speaks out in the old.fashion of last
winter in favor of peace and against the
war and the Government. In his recent
speech ne insists that the rebellion can.
not be subdued and that in the md We
must give it up, and we had better make
the best of it and send commissioners to
arrange terms Of peace at once. Fernando
amt afraid and he speaks out, Just ~ the
rest of the party would do il they had
the pluck.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

TTssee advertisement f,r Spring Course or Medica
Lectures,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-02

sa- Go to the Atheneum tonight.