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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

Mrs. E. USIoN.-There are many will
share your opinion in the matter spoken OF,
but /" there is no accounting for tastes" If
the parties are pleased, let us not complain.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

Bishop LEE of Delaware, a. the dispatches
elsewhere have it, shoald probably read Bah
op LEE of Iowa, 0who is of the layal party
in the Church and the State.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

SEE woman in another column picking SAM
burg Grapes for SrEER's WINE. 1t is an admira
BILE article used in hospitals and by the first class
families in Paris, London, and New York, in pref
erence to old Port Wine. 1t 10 worth trial and
great satisfaction. Oct. o-6m.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

An European Miniter, himself veteran on
Ger, remarked that the late review ut Washing
ton, was the most imposing display he ever saw,
and Pinkerton's Wahoo and Calisaya Bitters, the
most healthful and pleasant tonic beverage ever
compounded. He is right about the Bitters. Try
whore. octl6-2w
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

TEE new paper mill of J. H. Boyd b Co.,
ct Des MONIES, was burned upon Monday
night. Its cost was about 81, 900. Insured
to the amount Of $4,000.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20
Hau Yerk Markef.


Dy Telegraph NBv YoaK, Oct 10.
Csttas-Hnsy asd lower = oa00os ~ n11lns.
flour-Dull and Is TO 20 lower for connon gradss q
lsOs % lbr Extra Stats ssOo 10 ~ Rxtza b. TO.
- lsol4 20 ins fsats Brad. naskss eluiag dqn
Si1h small iss ofialss1 sasa stass rspestsa q -
Whbky-ssssdy; Western At 30.
0rain-whsst dull and 70 - lower 4 eel ~ los
Chicago Spring Ho1 - for Nil Cluhs 1901 10 sos
Amber MI; o for Winter Red Western 10o7 q Sbu
nsv ASHER State and cAoies asw wktts CsaaAaa nys
tuAst barley quiet and droopng. VIM good supply
Barley Malt dull At %, sxtrens Corn hsavy end
to Dc lower for damaged and steady for good sond
celE 'o072c for damaged 70 good sasossl saossc ID
sound mixed Western, and Coste for high mixed ~
low.
oroc~a~-CoAss sais4 - Arm at Isl1e22l<e for Rio
Sugar arm bat quies: Cubs and Muscovsdo q lsc No
iAnsse siss snAArn.
fstrossum-ss11D for Crude; 1000 tbls Rsansd In
Bond u ell4oe9c.
Provisions-Pork opened lovsr, bot closed more set
i've and hrnsr ~ % Eiloss % for nsss. eiosng q
"a % regular, and - seo1s - for prime mess y.
hams quiet and READY. Cat AsaA quiet It ls5SDIE<
sus shsstdas, ~ - ooo33<e for hans. Baeo.s ~
Lard ssesay = ss7s.<e Butter quiet = ~ 40 :
0hio, and Ae0&se h stssA Chsss Arn 1t s,<ols,<e
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

DWELLING House. FOR SALE.-A good, com
Portable Dwelling House, convenient to bust
ness, for sale by H. B. Ten-Eyek. oet7-tf
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

FoR fine ready made clothing, for clothing
made to order on the most reasonable terms,
g to Vsnsill 4 Jones. Oct6lm
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

ARMY OvERcoArs.--Howe L Tyler have
just received a large consignment of army
overcoats of dark colors, which viii be closed
out to the trade at low figures. 2t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

NorwrTHsrASDISc the eclipse, yesterday,
the public found its way, as usual, to the clio.
thing house of Hess, Stern & Co. There is
the place to buy goods.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

FROM THE ARxY.-Mr. A. C. Smith in a
note to the Fort Madison Plaindealir sends
an army voice from the headquarters of Co. E,
9th regiment, Hancock corps, now at Harris
burg, Pennsylvania. He says, sour regiment
has just been to the polls and every man with
he exception of one or two, voted the Uniou
ticket
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

WAsrED.-Immediatel No. Coat Ma
ker. None other need apply. Constant work
and good pay.
St VEyCIIL i JOKES,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20
Gpeer's Port Grape WTsse

pURE and four years old, for the Copmu.
njoa TablA Ard Hsaily uss. Prescribed ~ 1hNA
clans for Females, weekly Pcrpons and Invalid. fh<
Great Remedy for Kidney AMictiops, Rheumatfsn and
al Chronic Diseases,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

We are indebted to our kind friend MI.
Geo. R. Smith, Of the grocery on Main and
the Levee, for very fine Mackinac trout.
Mr.. Smith is in receipt of these fish fresh
from the Lakes, and the public show an ap-
probation of good things by keeping the de-
mand fully equal to the supply.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

wAxrIp.-A girl to do general house-work
for . hm40 u two. Enqsirs to-day, Of Mrs.
W. A. nsownell, GRIND Avsnue, "a house
abess DE corner 6sveaaA sessk
Qek9o-lA
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20


Dy Telegraph CncAsc Oct H.
Ylour--Activs end yiseAy Galo 1850 lb,s ~ 10 ~
II 90 for White Winter. s.d sSos rs for errins n
tras.
Srsis-S psDs Wheat - l1fe better and RsA Wislss
duA. Ssaee q 4 IS fsr No. ksd: 3%ol ss Sor No
spr.ns. and laol ls1S for No Spring Corn Sc bes
ss ls14ose fbr No and 4loAso sur No J. Oats =
better at scDg W for No and 12o271<c for No Rys
quiet and STEADY II Gle for No and s6oSse fe< No
barley dull and lower At s2osoe sr No 2 In store.
whisky-steady At =
Proxis,ons-ymy dull and staSnant and prices entirely
nominal.
Beef cattle-In good demand and Arm At eoOT 90
Hogs-Duli at II ooel2 Is.
4oosy-Close-
kxehang~-Hisher II 4 discount buying and par sslt
Ing
Goid-l&c5<oissI
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

FoR SALk-Property in Montrose. SCI
the card of Mrs. Galland on first page.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

To THE OFFICERS OF ORpHAs'R Hoxr As.
socIArIoSs IN THE Counties. informs
You that the Home at this place will he
ready for the reception of children by the
middle of November. You will rejoice that
W now have good rooms enough to take eli
who need the care and attention of this in.
stitution. Please see that needy orphans in
your county are sent before cold winter be-
Uns- The winter being near, and applications
numerous, il viii be dessable that friends of
children sent to Us provide them With suitable
clothing for thus winter. We desire this where
convenient.
"M ths papers generally please copy this
p. r. KoALIs.
DAVENPORT, Oct. 10th, 1855.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

But officers who belonged to regiments
which have at any time been connected with
the Division, are cordially invited to attead
the meeting and join the association.
VIZ. w. BELKSAP,
(Keokuk, Iowa. hesident.
A. ]. PoPE, (Sigoarney, Iowa.
Corresponding Secretary.
Western papers please copy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

lHE ECLIPSE came, and attracted the ut.
tenaon OF observers numerously, for clouds
had disappeared and the heavens were nm.
yelled, save with folds of mist that facilitated
rather than hindered the process of seeing.
fragments of smoked glass were called into
requlsit'on extensively, and there were more
peop'e looking through single eye than at
."y previous ume IN our municipal history.
As1eeu 'ha' was very marked part of the
pnenomena OF the occasion. The transi,
Jaunuiceo anu dafSened the suns rays, and
the phenomenon-that was nons-was yer,
fine.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

- tAe O0oers q the A<h DavAuoon, lyeh
ssaY 0Mpossaou0se - - -
All officers who havs hesn at any time
members Of the above Division from Tie tina
Of its original organization under Major Gen.
eral Huzlbut anA1 - mastsf ont = Louis
vile in July, 1856, and Who have been hon
orably discharged, or are still in the service,
are earnestly invited to attend the FIRST annual
meeting Of the " Order Of the Blue Arpws''
e sccisty composed Of officers of the Di.
vision,) to be held It Chicago, H., on We'd
nesday November 18th, 1866, the anniversary
Of "Sherman's march to the sea-" The fol-
lowing organizations belonged to the Division
at the close of the war. viz:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

Oen1setteat 0ataAl La ynsnra.e. q.
We cup tie following fton the New York Ipdsp.p.
dent Of Sept. 18Th
Inn company Vas Organized In 1915 on thu rrtn.,
49,, Win TIE veil Known adsaptass Of furnshing
ihsureees st - eetuu1 IN the amovps a. So 80
ness 10 the largest life insurance eonnsn, a. ~
county, ana With he exception Of ons German com.
Paay tns asgsst y the world It's sccumulssed -
= ~ @ o i hes paid sine. il
osn to the families and or editors n 49, -
ns1o1a - h. r06ndDd over $500 10 = noi;rx
m.usr = mdends @ surplus prentums Its press NJ
over y 90 600, from which the ANNA ss,
~ n o dses.,ed on ist q 1eo The number
o. poncss susd during the year vs. ss lie annusi
asse2s e. 9 10000 MAR - rsrsipss or .ser
eeee peaoe ovse half million vAich rsor. ~. !,
go =. Icesss for the year ending lst November Ia,t
m me- nSnres ss4e notion nay - obta ned or ths
imnsnss bs1dns0 Ssns ~ the COMPANY ma On th "a
n.s9 ossrsd to insarers- Fuller Particular viii 5.
icono N On adveftss1enf in another Column ~ ~.
sevsoAses Of NE insurance scarcely oecs.ery to
Anyseink - this day. Lord Chancellor Lvndhny.s,s
49,, snAt - nan With . dependent f,pnily = fre.
ssvceA biz life h not fnsured - NOT To strong
aay q fnsurAoce being admitted the next tbir. 1.
Mutual b BOTH
, 1uls~ b sAs sgs.ff for his po1pus.r e,up.ny
-S oct6
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20
Groceries.

Groceries. I
F 4 E SH F RUI rs!
". hiv.jsss rsssivsA a.d offer for sale the
Los-gess Ge0ck assA
Nest .9ssortnsesss
FRESH FRUITS IN CANS
LIVER offered in this city, consisting Of
FOUR HUNDRED DOZEN
PEARS,
PLUMS,
DAxsoys, ?
RASPBERRTES,
STRAWBERRIES,
BLACKBERRIES,
CHERRIES,
PEACHES,
PINE APPLES,
FRESH TOMATOES,
For sale lowry RoBRRrsdE I ALBKRs.
ICHOICE PICKLING vINEGAR-War-
.:.''A 9 ss'p r'ell'- s C =; x .r,r..
ELOURi FLOURii-No bbh. Extra
no.r, ..A. no. Old win.:. wa::. md .:rr. NJ
SUGAR LOAF DRIP-su1erior to any
- Ssa'r G''de. ssT'S, JUS s:ss..:s Y .,,-..
TEAS-Imperial, Young and Old H,,son,
..... S..sSs 'sps. osSsf =: =: q = s's
.s4
TAvA COFFEE-Old Government, always
= o. ha.d u [aaxssl ROBRRfs0t ALI lKRs.
-
WANTED-2O0 bbls. Sorghum N Glasses
W By lsssisl koBHRTsof A.s1Rs.
SUoARs-
cRtsi Nd,
~ Iesa Al D. Le.is ssa..r..s, .
1M BBLs. CHOICE FI1OUR-M.de
.ssss mo- ''' '''' ses: q zii:s:a:;S
w basl Ry., SEQ bssA oass, and .ooo 7,o.r Ss.-
rsis,by lsas9cl kosEh1sof ALsHRs
ELAX SEED-5,O00 br.aheH wanted u
~ L.. 49,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

Min1ng STOCKS.
NEW YolK, Oct. 10.
The following the prices Of Mining Stocks ~ he
Board In Boston to-day:
Central %; Huron -; Minnesota TO- Superior &
Yranklin 20; Hancock ln<; Isle Royal loZ; Copper
Pals 213< Quincy 81; Rocklanl 3 az e e.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

Few York Money Market.
- Telegraph NSv YoaK. Oct. 10.
Monsy-Actire and firm 1t per cent
essrimg Rschans--oaiss 1t 1921 DAoex
oold-ehAds nrmer. opening II 461, advancing u
LAT and closing II lsssss.
Government etocks-Dun and u TO per cant lower
Freights 10 Liverpool quiet and frm-
Treasury :-3os s.k.
q Of n Reg Coupons lgi<<
SO Coupons loa.
SO ex-Nov. Coupons new iss1s, Ioi,<
etocks-Dower.
oAP127<; Cs.b A25s - \ ! le7i y . o So
rei wab IS; ~ Wayne sc5S AAT n g; oAH \
pfd az; Scrip lss us1yrosrt 09;k; Psc Mail 80
NYC Sel<; Erie 90; BAQ lsos Hudson loe, Har
len Is; Rssding l1s4<: n ia y ny rolsde 1oa
Agosrt 2ss<, Quicksilver Asls No q 1875
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

NOk SALE-16 scres Of land all under feur~-,o
a.ss s.dsr c.,vsaasa and IN fr.ie (of which tn
coonaefAoiel and sIss Of timber hIch there is
Ese aepas DosrnsA ernlnsnaai AID huat trsss sbop
y, goN cellar, e8tern. Btoek eel vTsh frnme bsnk
hosss as.A - ~ niss froa - 80 q sns Il Tr,n.
csvfe road VIII be sold for resrh ssy low prie.
Of ssoeo kaqnire Of tsepHl H. b. THh-BYCK
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

The Harkeye discovers cumulative EVIL
dence of the love of the Benton men for our
gallant soldiers. 1t says that in Moscow
township, Muscatine county; the Copperhead
judges of the election admitted the vote of a
skedaddlng sneak who ran to Canada last
year to escape the draft. His vote was chal.
lenged, but the judges didn't know any law to
prevent his voting. At the same time these
pinks of admirable and loyal judges refused
the vote Of returned soldier because he had
not been in the county sixty days. "Sol.
diers' friends" eh? And the wolves guard.
ed the lambs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

LAxEsrABLE.-Two daughters of the vet
eran and gallant Capt. Van Benthusen, re-
Gently elected Judge of Davis county, were
drowned last Saturday in Spring Lake, near
Pekin, Illinois. They were out upon sail.
ing expedition on the Lake with a party of
young people, and the boat upsetting they
were drowned, with another young lady of
the party. The Ha,ckeye says Capt Van
Benthusen was in Burlington on Tuesday, en-
route for his dead children. He has lost
three sons in the army, and thus the recent
years have been to him fraught with sorrow.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

AN association of the former officers of the
4th division, 18th army corps, will meet in
Chicago, Illinois, on the 10Th day of Novem-
Der, that being the anniversary of the com.
mencement of "Sherman's march down to
the sea-" All persons who have at any time
been commissioned officers in the 4th division
18th corps, and honoraby discharged from
the service, are invited to attend the meeting.
Members, and those who wish to be members,
are required to appear at the annual meeting,
wearing the uniform and insignia of the rank
they held at the time of their discharge. The
Quincy Wing says it is expected that Lieut..
Ger. Grant, Maj. Gems. Sherman, Howard,
Logan, Blair, Belknsp and other General off.
GERS will attend the meeting.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

rOR sALE-A two story Brick Dwelling,
with IL roons, cistern, ceer good frame ssable ior
iouf hossss faH lot, With considerable fruit trees ne
IL properly y II the best ef order, and will be sold
VII or Without the Furniture In the bouse mis-
PIoPefy located on Morgan, between 18th and leah
su~es ana WI % sold for the Low price OF
ss one tn0 fneAeh, balance in three equal an nual
paymenAs, NTH interest Enouire OIL n eyy-r.o. -
ssp7 HR TIN ryCT
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

E$OR SALE.-The south half of the doutl !,
= brick residence formerly occupied by NJ McCrss .,
80 containing rooms. good cellar cstern, static
mea between Seventh and Eighth streets and 10 very
dssrsble residence, In good neghborhood Possessis
the art Of October next. Title good sale Rp.
quire Of uy1sl H. B. TEN-EYCK.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20
CsOR 6ALE-Two Beautiful Lots. a.

u High street, {north side), between eth and lcth
streets, with small frame dwelling same aso - e
Of lot In block 1oo the Of 18th and Map
street. (south side With flame on 1T Also east 90
feet Of lot block loo johnson street. adjoining
A. william Foundry. All this property win be scld
cheap. The title good no sale. Enquire Of
june27 H. r. f3NgYCK
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

EOR SALE-The House and Land now
\ oceuptsd By Charf0 Ivins, the blnn two miles
and half abevs Kesksk-20 acrss Of lAsd Is undsr
high state Of cultivation and well fenced Pine growth
OF fruit trees small uts and grapes, brick house
tanning rooms, good cellar, czsteFn and houses
desirable country residence Possession the nrst of %
tober Title perfect. Enquire Of
ssks II. B. fEN-EYCK
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

FOR SALE-A Cottage Frame Dwelling
u House. nov occupied BY William veneiIl with AZ
rooms cstern, cellar, wood house, full lot and veil
fenced, with fruit trees, &c, situated high bsevee
Seventh and Eighth streets Keohuk. Title good Per.
session 1st Of October. Enquire Of
jyA HB TEN-EYCK
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

EOR SALE-The west half of = two
story double brick Dwelling House, containing Of,
rooms cstsrn, good cellar house painted and oaked Pr
over we'll fenced and all In good order satuatsa -
The Of 18th and Des Aoinss streets rtleGoo1
freeo - nnssarsof E.B.fUN z0k.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-20

EOR SALK[A Frame Cottage Dwell
ans growth Of t trsss With fhl ~ asd aIlir rood
order ,situatsd 49, b1asa = 14ehaass street. be-
Daquirs Of u ,. TMN-uYCK
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-16
FOREIGN NEW -.

LONDON. Nov 4-Potics are exciting The
Pail Mall Gazette suggests that the ministerial
srrang gements be deferred in consequence Of
there being no Speaker t. issue wrlts, while an
interregnu.n would be prejudical to the sitting
members should contest take place.
Gladstone is visiting in Scotland The News
says that his speech at Glasgow leaves no doubt
that the general course to be pursued by the
Ministers will be supported by the people.
The Herald says that no understanding has
been arrived at concerning the English reform
system.
The London correspondent Of tho Manches-
ter Guardian says: Notwithstanding the tone
of Secretary Stewards speech at Auburn, it is
generally understood that the present Cabinet
mas no intention Of pressing to " quarrel the
controversy rcgarging tic Alabama claims
The same authority states that Mr.. Adams re-
tires mcxt spring, and that it may be difficult to
find man TO succeed him.
A special commission mas been issued to try
Fenians at Dubln with power to adjourn TO
Cork
The proprietor of the People has commenced
actions against the police for the seizure OF that
journal
The London Morning Post says Mr.. Glad
sons speech commits them To u hearty ap-
proya Of tie reform bill, whenever a practi-
cable one shall be produced, and when public
opinion and the state OF thee parties shall allow
of its being passed, but not one word seems to
intimate that any such bill will be brought for
| ward by the Government in the coming session.
The Times says the discount demanded al
| the banks on the Sd was comparatively light
| In the Stock Exchange advances had been OF.
| iered at about 81 per cent. &.
Gen. Mcclellan was not passenger in tho
Persia
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-16
THE NEWS.

The work Of mastering out United States troops be-
ing vigorously prosecuted.
The North Carolina delegation now in Washington ap-
to experience great difficulty in getting an inter-
view with the President.
The names of a number of Paymasters in the army
who to be mustered out Immediately appear In our
telegraphic columns.
built.
The President holds the application of Gen. Long
street for pardon under consideration.
Gen. Steele predicts the success Of the Republicans
and surrender Of the French troops in Mexico
advices hardly sustain the prediction.
Secretary Mcculioch in reply to the Governor Of
South Carolina, asking that his
pay the direct levied by Congress- in bonds
says that the Government has right to accede to
the request.
Chas. j. Faulkner, exMinister France is in Wash
ingtOn, an applicant for pardon.
Preston King, Of the fattest, jolliest men living
during atemporary fit Of insanity, committed suicide
Monday. He excellent gentleman, and his death
has caused shock among the of his many
friends.
DR.. Tyng's church in New York city destroyed by
hre on Monday. Loss $3O9,O0O
The people of Missouri and Kansas appear determined
to railroad running through Galveston,
Texas
Gen. Duff Green, of Alabama, is dead.
The people of Canada still exhibiting evdenc Of
alarm, lest the Fenians should gobbe them.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-16
A PERNICIOUS THEORY.

There are too many il this age who live aud
act upon the idea that their happiness acM be
commensurate with their worldly possessions
They permit present opportunities for enjoy.
ment to pass by unenioyed, and reach out into
the unexplored future for joys connected with
the bauble wealth. To acquire wealth honor
ably is laudable; but to make all else subser-
Went is but developing the lower traits of
character at the expense of the higher and
nobler.
Notwithstanding our boasted civilization,
to US, it appears evident that we are far too
'nateralstic to qualify ur boast As people
we do not sufficiently inquire after knowledge,
but make laborious what we should embrace
as q pleasure 1t is q grievous error to SUP.
pose that, in amassing property and increasing
the magnitude Of our bank deposits, we aro
fulfilling our destinies.
TO acquire knowledge is far more honorable
than to acquire wealth. The two are not Am.
tagonistlc, but the former should not be held
in lower estimation than the latter. AS man
is not willing that his fellow should hold in his
own name aud right his money, SO he should be
unwilling that his neiglfbor should mouopolize
all Knowledge and lie be dependent upon Others
for information, which would qua lfy him to
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-16
TO OUR NEW YORK READERS.

The CAIRO TIMES is the only paper published in
Illinois which had branch in New York and place
upon every respectable hotel within the city.
Tie TINES has also authorized Agent in the city,
whose exact location will be announced in few days.
The position of Cairo located it is, at the junction
Of the two mighty rivers the Ohio and Mississippi and
head of navigation during the winter season.
times of low water is, believe universally conceded
as destined to be OF most important commercial
points this continent Indeed it may be set down
being the greatest natural gateway in the world equaaed
emily in natural advantages by the Ithmus of Suez and
Panama. but in its surroundings surprising either
both. Full 200, 900 people step from off the palatal
steamers Of the rivers named upon levees peyear
and corresponding Of freight yearly unloaded
here and when the Railroads. projected SUI veyed,
and which will be built within the years. join the
Illinois Central Railroad, running North and the Mobile
Ohio Railroad running South, Cairo WILL of necessity
become the great entrepot of the staples of the South
and the radating point from whence the great East will
lock for and receive its supplies.
Our agent and corresponding editor, A. b. sTILLMAN
will call upon the leading business OF New York in
person, and solicit advertising patronage The TIMES
political journal. Its speciality is promugate
commercial intelligence, foster business interests and
disseminate the atest and fullest of the day. Upo.
every incoming train of the Mobile Ohio Railroad it
meets the Of the Southern merchant his way Ease
to purchase andis supplied to passengers by
Eorthward bound when they reach Columbus Kentucky
As advertising medium. therefore the intelligent
reader will readily realize the Importance Of the TINES
And the fact Of its being prominently and generally
circulated in the hotels of New York. renders it an avail
able home medium, through which the foreign merchant
his arrival In the city, the invitations of the
most enterprsng merchants call and examine their
goods.