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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-27

NAPOLEON truth, however, SO va
Yied and singular is the combination of
qualities which Napoleon's character ex-
hibits, and so much at variance with what
We usually observe in human nature, that
there is no man that can say be has clear
perception of what it actually was Brave
without being chivalrous; sometimes hu-
name, eeldom generous: Unsuitable in am
bition; inexhaustible In resources with
out thirst for blood, but totally indif
ferent to it when his interests were con-
cerned; without any fixed ideas on relig-
ion, but with strong PERCEPTION of its
necessity as part OF mechanism of gov
eminent; great general with small
army, a mighty conqueror with large
one gifted with extraordinary power of
PERCEPTION, and the clesrest insight into
every subject connected with mankind;
withou, exclusive information derived
from study; but with the rarest aptitude
for making himself master Of every sub
ject srom actual observation; ardently de-
voted to glory, and yet incapable Of the
self sacrifice which constitutes its highest
honors, he exhibited mixture Of great and
selfish qualities, such as, perhaps, nsver
we're before combined in any single indi-
vidual. His greatest defect was the total
and systematic Disregard of truth, which
prevailed all his thoughts. He was totally
without the aightforwardnes or hon.
est which forms the best and most digni-
fed feature in the Gothic or German
character. His intellect vas tie perfec
ton of the Celt or Greek, without shadow
of the magnanimity and rectitudc which
has ever characterized the Roman and
Gothic races of mankind. As for Amer
leans. they will never cease to prefer duty
to glory, patriotism to self-seeking, Wash
ington to Napoleon United States Ser
vice Magazine for Maroh,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-27
r AND FOR sALE.-I have l,o2s

AND FOR SALE.-I have 1,O26
acres Of land, which intend to cell without hav-
ing fixed any price below which viii refass bd. SO
acres lies In Monfrose Bottom, La county l0vA *
miles N. w. II the town Of Montfoss Aboat ~ egl
Of this tract d prairie and 10 tmtseee0 aefcs
under good fence, four cabins, With three ROO q
eaeh we'll Of water - each two ponds Of wAtsr ard
eresk for stock water, and large barn, veansd VIA
Shingie roof. .
he other tract contains abous ~ acrss, ~ Hiles
north Of eokuk, between ths ie ard wssesTn roadl
which connect Keokuk ind nonfrpee about - q 3
acres cleared and the balance In timber Two cahhs,
we Of water and creek for stock water b On this tract
table. s "
Thsse tracts ssueceptfbls Of division, ard viii - u
d nks fhvest4snt n real sseate - slsAse e ~
sbove locaIp ars Invited g sxanfae the lGa - ~
red In eaa1ttB = 1eage ooeeree 81 - HI
levl.g Tt TT - = rsrease, s1ain
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-27
THE GATE CITY.
WISCONSIN PEAT nEDe.

We have received from 4 friend At
Madison. Wisconsin, . speeinea.. Of psat
taken from IN extensive bed % The farm
OF Col. Wm.s Slaughter, about seven
miles west Of the city, on the line Of the
Prairie du Chen Railroad. The speci.
men II In the condition in which it was
taken from the bed, except that it has
been dried and pressed in q convenient
form Tor tuel. to the solidity of coal. The
farm OF COY. Slaughter contains, it is sup.
posed, about 250, 900 cords of this peat,
and it Is bis intention to organize com.
pany and set about manufacturing it for a
western market. Il has been demonstra-
ted BY chemical analysis that this peat is
fully equal to coal as an article of fuel,
and superior to any other coal but camel.
Tor the Manufacture of gas, while it can
be produced at much less cost. This
peat. In color. resembles the outside of
pressed tobacco exposed to the air, and is
quite as hard and heavy. The internal
structure is so compact that on cutting it
with knife, smooth, polished surface
IL formed. The specimens we have burn
with flame clear and brilliant as seasoned
maple or hickory, and produce no unpleas-
ant odor. like coal. Specimens Of the
peat have been exhibited to DR.. A. A. |
Hayes, of Boston, the famous ANALYTICAL |
chemist; DIR. E. 8. Carr, Professor of
Chemistry in the Wisconsin State Uni
versity, and other distinguished practical
men, aud they speak highly of its merits.
Professor Hayes says tits flaming quality
is of marked character" and that "the
infamable part has high healing power,
and burns freely and clearly from the
ash" taking the 80 parts of inHama-
Die compounds, as representing the posi-
tive combustible matter of this peat, We
have an ECU valent closely corresponding
to that of oak wood; aud / am led By my
result to expect an equal heating power
from an equal weight of this heat, burned
in comparison with wood" In regard to
its gas making powers, Professor Hays
says: at exceeds all common cannels,
and of course is far above any bituminous
coal. and can be worked with poor coal
and make good gas. There are only two
or three camel Goals known which afford
SO mucn Illuminating material, placing
this peat In the first class of gas mate
rials."
From Investigations already made,
Col. Slaughter and his friends in Madison
are led to believe that this peat bed will
speedily become source of immense
profit to the fortunate proprietor, and
highly advantageous. to the manufacturing
and gas interests of the Northwest
[Chicago Tribune.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-27

Although tAersare present existing large nunba
of Hair toncs competing for public patronage BY ne
qusnt and repeated sxsg1tiens Of their peculiar prop
srtiss: yst Il - vsl known 70 many Who under the
In therresu Tho frequent inquriss which hare been
made Of tho subscriber for tonic which Be could war;
rant for certainty Of effect and harmlessness have In
uesd him 70 bsstow much time and in the produc-
ton Of one which should possees these qualities -
ies Of experiments have enabled him onverccms al
difcuIties and 10 OF Qualification to him 10
nud his iabors crowned With complete success.
Cabus Hair Tonic h dye, but
ercy hair 70 it, natural color impnrts moisture and
Nossy appearance the har removes dandrun cures
sruptfuus and all diseases Of the skin.
Persons disposed to become bald can by constant app
cation and Of the Tonic their hair and Bcav
IS its former healthy condition.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-27
rEsrIMONIALs.

We the undsssgned. hereby certify that the Tonic Of
sorae Cahns worthy Of thu confidence Of the comm
a. Having tried the same recommend Il fcrits great
merits.
john A Graham n. q. Alexander special AIT. r. o.
neperfment; WIN. Funk, Keosanqua; Jacob Whitman,
nj. Chnrass Smith, Ksokuk; VIM. Lsightos, nx-MAyor.
- PIics - cents pr BOTTLE. liberal discount 70
~ irn6e. seQt2D-a1me
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-06-30

THE MURDERER D)YIE.-A few weeks
ago the Maine correspondent OF she Bos-
tom J3uraat inumated i'll one OF his letters
to that paper, that it Was probable that
DOYLE. sent last year to the State Prison.
ON sentence of death for horrld murder
in Franklin County would be executed at
the end of the year. We learned some
fact, in reference to Doyle's case, at Il
visit to the prison, on Monday last, which
led US to doubt if our excellent Governor
will deem it his duty to order the eXecu-
ton OF Doyle. The Warden Of the
prison, Warren Rice ESP, informs us that
DOYLE is one of the most pcacable and
faithful men lie has under his care. He
permits him to minglc freely with the
other convcts, to engage III the labors of
one of the shops, and to enjoy whatever
privileges are ever allowed To any OF the
others. Mr.. Rice has serious doubts of
his guilt, believing that Doyle is, as he
persists in affirming, innocent OF which he
is convicted. This opinion, We have
learned is shared by many in Franklin
County, the evidence on which he was
convicted being wholly circumstantial.-
Under all these circumstances the Warden
thinks it would be an outrage to take the
man out from among the other men, and
deliberately put him to death, though done
i'll the name of the law.
The Governor and Council were to visit
and inspect the prison on Tuesday last,
aud the fate of Doyle probably be deter
mined during the present session.
= Gardner Journal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-06-30
Fourth of July.

There is to be celebration of the Fourth at
Cherryfeld. We do not learn who Is to deliver
tho ovation. The Ellsworth Brass Band is to fur
nish the music
Hon. T. A. Pike is to deliver on grafton at Cal.
ais the approaching Fourth.
Fourth OF July. We learn that the
Committc of Arrangement have secured the
attendance ut our celebration. of a venera-
Bile soldier of the Revolution. William
Hutchihgs of the town of Pcnobscot, over
one hundred years Of age. There are but
four OF these old patriots now living, and
this will probably lie the last opportunity
our people will have 10 look in this world
upon the face of one Of the soldiers who
fought for their country and for us in "thc
time that tried mems souls Que Of
these old pensioners died at Cornish, last
week at the age of lO3.
We also learn that there will be an in
tercsting regatta upon the river, by some
athletic Young men of the Penobscot Indian
tribe Bangor Hing
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-06-30

An incident occurred at the Custom
House in this place this week. which may
be of interest to those who wish to secur,
all the benefits and escape all the respon
sibilities of living under the governments
of the United States. Capt. Christopher
Bancroft of East Mach!as. was drafted las
fall. and instead Of reporting at Belfast re-
ported in the Province of New Brunswick
Subsequently,, just before the expiration o
the days of grace. h. returned home. hnt
failed to report personally to the Proves
Marshall. This week he applied al tn,
Custom House for papers as master OF III,
schr. lantic, and was refused on III,
ground that he was nat citizen OF the
United states.- Maehias RePsbttcaa.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-06-30

gTy-Tho Machias onion says the people Of St,
George are in favor Of putting on a steamer to
run between Portland and Maehias, touching at
intermediate ports; aud that portion OF the
stock would be taken up there.
Why net let the Portlaad Steam Packet Com
pany Try the experiment! This Company was
organized 10 Put in operation such facilities as
the public " nts require, both for business and
t5aye. We have no doubt but boat would pay.
and if SO let this Company have the benefit Of any
profit arising from the enterprise, and also let the
Company try the experiment. boat to run twice
n week, stopping at as many landings as possible,
gathering UP all the passengers that ii would &C.
comuodate and also taking all the ;ht offer
ed would end ample aud profitable business
1t shoull be beat that could carry somc freight.
Our people want to market butter, eggs. is ,
meat, &c, in Portland Then, again, mote ro-
mantle and pleasant tfp could not be hal for
money, anywhere. Bring on your boat.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-06-30

u S. Gunboat Tioga, Command er
VIM. ID. Whiting, arrived at this port on
Friday. last week. She is side wheel
steamer OF 1000 tons and has crew of
200 men. Her armament consists of one
60 pound Dahlgren, two % pound and two
IL pound rifle howitizers. She is under
orders to cruise along the coast of this
State, having her headquarters at this
port.
The companies of coast guards stationed
at the several batteries along the coast
are all to be mustered out of service. The
company doing garrison duty here has re-
ceiyed orders to report at Augusta, to-day
"wednesday where they will be mustered
out. A squad of eight men, four on each
side Of the river, will be stationed to do
guard duty and take care of the govern
ment PROPERTY Progressive age.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-06-30
Camp Coburn.

Camp Ceburn has beer, for the past
month, the busy theatre of military act
ion. 1t is one Of the great rendezvous of
the state, to which our maine troops re-
turn and await their discharge from the
service. We see here, daily, tangible
evidences that the battle is fought the
victory won, and the Rebellion crushed
We See i'll the arrival of the war worn
veterans, as they return to their native
state. scared and manned in the defence OF
their country's cause, convincing evidence
that the war is actually over.
Camp Coburn is now commanded by
Capt George f. Shager of Vet, Res
Corps. detachment of this corps was
sent here some weeks since, by the Wan
Department Washington, to do garrison
duty while the Maine soldiers were being
paid off, and discharged from the service.
The soldierly bearing of this dctachmen,
elieits remark of approval from all who
witness the Dress Parades, or have seen il
perform escort duty. on the occasion of the
arrival of the Maine troops. They are
thoroughly drilled. and are emphatcally
an efficient Corps. of men. The neatness
of the camp and the systematic arrange
ment of every department of it, reflects
much credit on the present commander
and is alike, honorable to himself and the
state.
1t, Col. II. NJ. Littlcr, A. A. 2. NJ,
Gcnl., for the state of Maine, is untirng
in his efforts to delay as little as possible
the muster out of the men, and they are
being paid off and discharged as fast as
possible. 1t is thought here by some that
the work will have so far progressed by
the middle or last of August, as to close
the camp. S.
Augusta, Me-, June Goth, 1866.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-06-30
In the English House Of Lorls, OF

in the English House Of Lords, OH
June -. Lord Derby called attention ID
Lord Russcl's letter Withdrawing the
beligereut rights which had been accord
cd to the Confederate States. When that
letter was issued, he said, Gen. Kirby
smith still held territory aud ports west OF
the Mississippi. lie further directed at
tcntion to a passage in proclamation re-
Gently issued by President Joanson, in
which it was intimatcd that persons at
tempting to trade with certain ports would
be tIx.ted as pirates. He thought that
proclamation ought not TO he allowed TO
pass unnoticed, and he asked Lord Russell
Theti!er any protest had been made
against it.
Logd Russell having defended his letter
respecting the withdrawal of belligercnt
lights, said President Johnson's proclama-
ton was certainly Il very curious docu-
mcmts Sir Frederick Bruce had asked
for explanations bat had received none,
aud he Uord RusselD was of opinion that
tho threat was merely one of IN terrorem.
lord Derby rcioined that Her Majesty 5
Government ought to protest against such
an III, cal threat.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-06-30
Coast Fisheries,

We publish below a legal opinion bear
ing upon business pursued in the several
towns in this county, which possesses con-
siderable interest at this time. We do Sc
at the request OF a party who procured
the opinion, and as matter of some
public interest We understand that some
differences of opinion have arisen, i'll re-
gard to building wcirs, setting scines &C.,
and perhaps this advice was asked and
obtained that clearer knowledge might
he had of the rights of parties engaged i'll
the business alluded to.
BANGOR June 10. 1865.
7 WAIIES KING ESQ.
/ Trenton. Dcdr Sir:
The Legislature have the right to rcgu-
/ late fisheries within the limits Of the State.
In other words within the "watcrs of the
State'-what are "thc waters of the
State 7" Chancellor Kent, one of the
most eminent of writers upon such sub
.iccts. says, according to the current OF
modern authority, the general territorial
jurisdiction extends into the sea as far as
cannon shot will reach: and no farther :;
and this generally calculated to be n
marine league" This would be three
miles. That Is, the waters of the state
extend three miles from shore. This
limit has been recognized 10y Congressional
lcgiSlation on similar matters. The coun-
ty Of Hancock extends three miles from
shore-aHd Of course towns which COM
prise the sca-ward portion of the county
have the same descriptive limits.
How far are extensive bays and arms of
the sea included in such limits The
courts of Massachusetts have given the
rule in these words, to wit ".All creeks,
harbors, covcs and inlets,lying within pro-
iecting headlands and islands, and all bays
and arms of the sea lying within and be-
tween lands not so wide but that persons
and objects on the one side can be discern
ed by the naked eye by persons on the
opposite side, are taken to be within the
body of the county" Judge Story in the
United States court stated the same rule
in this way. at is within the body of a
county where man may reasonably dis
Germ between shore and shore"
| think the tendency is rather to extend
than limit the rule.
You ask if '-,t fishermen in one as
ISOLATED ca agulate the manner
and extent u. rules and regula.
tons &c.-Noi \ ga cannot take from or
add to the law. You can see that the law
is enforced. Yours truly,
J. \. PETERS
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-06-30

To KILL LICE on CATTLE AND HORSES.
Take one part uagueatam, two part:
of lard, mix well together and rub on the
edge of stauchions once in three or four
weeks during winter. For horses rub a
little inside the halter. The above | got
from farmer last fall, and used it with
good success. The cost was one cent per
head, and my cattle and colts were free
FROM lice in the spring
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-06-30
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

NEw Music We have just rec i,ei from uor
ace Waters. ASH New York, two spirited and soul
stirring pieces of music, appropriate Tor Fourth
of July aud all patriotic occasions. The first i.
Z" The Peace Jubilee" National song with eho-
rus; the other is a National Anthem, Z" Glory to
God in the Highest" Price 50 cents each.
MAGAzfsE..-larper's Monthly and Hours a,
Home" for July, are received auI can be had i,
Mr.. Coles bookstore.
:'YASKEE poopLr.1 song. beautifully printed
aud Illustrated is received from A Williams i
c.. Boston, AID is for sale by Il. Cole. &c, a
cory ~ the Fourth Q: July.
-'' The Man without Country is The ti,ls
Of an article published in the Atiast,e Monthly
sometime SINCE which at,raetei considerable at
tenton al the tino. 1t is now PUBLISHED sePer.
atrIy, by Messrs. Ticknor 4 Fields, rficO 10 cts.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-06-30

-" If the colored people VIII en- in sla-
very could take care of themselves and
masters, can they not take care of them,
selves when freed 1t would seem as il
they could because it will not take half SO
much to satisfy their wants, as they used
to earn for the maintenance of their mas
tiers.
But we are inclined TO think that We
have a wrong impression of the present
condition of the colored population
They are not the ignorant, degraded, and
stupid set we imagine them to be. In
most Instances they are ahead of the poor
whites. In proof of this we take the fol-
lowing extract from Richmond letter
which we find in the New York Herald, a
paper heretofore quite fast to ''kick mig
GER
In some respects l find the Southern
negroes very much misrepresented. 1t
has been said time and again that they
were incapable Vt self-support. Their ac-
tua occupation and performances show
that in many cases they support both selves
and masters. and do it better than their
masters could do it. The same writer in
forms us that the ignorance of the white
people is amazing. Out OF the thousands
who are daily taking the oath, only about
five per cent can read and write.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-06-30
-Ihc Now York ENnninm Pnst 4

-Thc New York Evening Past thus
condenses its platform in regard to the
treatment of leading rebels: ~ fcw,it is
the general wish and eApcctation,will he
ANONYMOUSLY executed-such atrocion S
monsters as yis,Breckinridge, Benjamin,
Toomhs,and wigfall; others like Lce,Steph
ems, Letcher, Wise, Get. will he sent beyond
the seas; and "a still larger number will be
rendered ineligible to office aud suffrage,
aud stripped OF thst property which has en- =
dowed them with greater part OF their
power Of mischief
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-06-30

MASTER CoKER.-We are happy to an-
nounce that our citizens are to be favored.
this, Friday evening, with n Concert by
this musical prodigy, assisted by corps
of talented artists from \. Y. All of our
readers have doubtless read the cxtraya-
CANT notices of Master Cookers musical
powers in the New York and other pa
pcrs. and will be glad to have this op-
portun.ty to Witness his wonderful vocal
powers. We bcspeak for him crowded
house, Of our lovers Of good music. Be
low We copy from the st. John, G{o6e:
MASTER CoKEE's CoNCrET-.All that
our readers have heard and re ID about
this wonderful lad were more than realized
at the concert last night. The attendance
was large, and never have We seen an
audience in such captures. Mr.. Weeks
sang first, Thou art so near and vet sa
far" and his vGee astoHishcd and pleased
every Que. He is the finest tenor singer
that has ever visited st. John. The next
piece was the lmllcd Come live with me. u
by Mastey Coker. His appearance inn
presses one favorably, but gives no cvi-
dcnee Of the power Of Voice which he
possesses. He Isl pleasant, orcn-eoun-
tenanccd lad, confident, bat not bold, 4
/ little nervous in his movements, and APP
parently not more than II or IL years Of
age. His first notes disappointed, but a.
he went Oil, they rose in clear. round
tones, filling the hall with their rich sweet.
ness. Miss Cocker sings i'll very pleasing
and unaffected style. In the ductt
"Addio,' both Mr.. Weeks and Master
Cocker appeared 10 the best advantage
and it is doubtful if st. John audience
has ever been favored with such must
cal treat as is furnished i'll this one piece"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-06-30

clusions, but we are convinced that the
few idle men are in no sense the repre-
sentatves of the great mass. We may
here repeat the suggestion which has fire.
aucntly been made-that it is the duty of
our business men TO encourage the en-
pleymcnt of discharged or disabled soldiers
in civil pursuits for this is the payment
of but small part OF the debt we owe
them.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-06-30
One of the resolutions passed at III

One of the resolutions passed at the
Vermont Democratic State Cons cntion
held on Tuesday, is as follows:
Resoired. That believing with the inn
mortal Douglass, that the Government OF
the country was organized for, and should
be controlled by the white race therein,
and that the good of all will best he pro-
NOTED by combining the right of suffrage to
the white citizens thereof, we are unaltera-
bly, opposed to comforting the right of
suffrage upon the ignorant negroes of the
country
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-06-30

-Referring to Mr.. Buchaan's forth
coming history Of his administration, Col.
Foruey says in the Philadelphia Press !.
"Theyenerable Sage OF " heatland p-eser
yes his equanimi,y to the last. Wrapped
in the robe OF conscious innocence and
serenely convinced that if he was the last
of TIE line Of modern democratic Presi-
dents, he was also the purest and
best, he will no doubt give the world a
work of some ingenuity and laoor. The
Old Public Functi0nary is not prentice
hand at making the worse appear the bet
ter reason
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-06-30
A LITTLE AHEAD.-Mr Moses Hale, o

\ LITTLE AIIEAD.-Nf, M0ses Hale, OF
this town, showed us few stalks of rye,
this week which measures Sir feet anil teo
inches in height, aud says he has u peice
containing two acres, which he thinks
will average five feet in height. This rye
is well headed out and now promises a
large crop. Who can beat this We
hope the farmers of Hancock CO. will re-
port any monster crops they may raise
this season, that people may see what ''old
Hancock can do in agriculture,