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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-05-15
sHoRr wHEAr cRoP.

E. D. MAxsrIED, Of the Cincinnati Gasette,
whose authority is unquestioned in such mat
ters Of statistics, as he is in the habit Of pre-
senting to the public, through the columns ol
the Gazette, presents. a very unfavorable esti-
mate of the Wheat crop of the presentseason.
He says:
"At the present time it is quite evident that
large part of the wheat fields of Ohio were
killed out, and much that is not lies SO thin
that it will scarcely pay for harvesting. Max
ing allowance for much exaggeration, We
think the wheat crop of Ohio for 1896 cannot
be counted above half an acreage crop. In
diana is not very different in its condition.
Illinois is better, but will fall much below q
full crop. Kentucky, from all accounts, is
about the same as Ohio. 1t is probable that
the more northern States are in better condi-
ton, but on the other hand, they do not pro-
duce SO much. On the whole We must look
for large falling off"
He estimates the total deficiency of the
Wheat crop at from 20 to 80 per cent, and
holds that there will be scant supply for
home consumption and none for foreign e1-
portation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-05-15
KEOKUK, IOWA: TUESDAY. MAY l5. 1885,
ton, as to extend the investigation to Chatra-

ton, as to extend the investigation to Chatta-
noogs-
Mr.. Chandler, Of New York, desired to ex-
tend it 70 the recent massacre BY the Indians
in Fort Goodwin, Arizona Territory. Neither
of the two last propositions were passed, and
the resolution as offered was adopted by yeas
81, nays22
Mr.. Chandler offered the following resolu-
tions:
Resolred, That the independent, patriotic
and Constitutional course of the President Of
the United States in seeking to protect, BY
the veto powers, the rights Of people Of this
Union against the wicked and revolutionary
acts ofa few malignant and mischievious men,
meets with the approval Of the House, and
deserves the cordial support Of all loyal citi-
zens of the United States.
Resolred, That the House believes the
Freedmen's Bureau unnecessary and uncon-
stitutional, and hereby directs the chairman
Of the committee, having charge Of the Bu-
reau, to bring bill to repeal acts and parts
of acts inconsistent with this resolution.
Mr.. Schenck raised the question of order,
that the first resolution contained an insult
ing attack on Congress, for which the mem
bers offering it deserve to be dealt with by the
House.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-05-15

BusHRASGISG is not yet stamped out of
New South Wales. The Western Eramiaer
has the following statement: YESTERDAY
about noon as four quartz miners were leaving
one Of the machines at the little town Of
Ironbarks, with q cake Of gold worth about
9lO0, which they had just had amalgamated,
two armed horsemen, disguised, rode up to
the party and ordered them to give up the
gold at once. They refused, and one Of the
robbers fred at the man carrying the gold,
wounding him very severely in both legs.
The man fell, and the bushrangsr springing
off his horse, seized the gold, and galloped
off with it towards the ridges. A butcher,
who had seen the whole of the affray just
across the road, ran inside, snatched up his
gun, and fired at the retreating robber, vho
was already two hundred yards away, putting
ball through his body into the head Of the
horse he was riding. When the horse got
near the ridge the man fell dead, and the
horse galloped away. The comrade Of the
dead man Immediately secured the gold and
rejoined two others of his party who had
been on the lookout on the ridge, when the
three galloped OF With their booty, leaving
the dead comrade behind them. Upon the
dead mans features being seen they were
found to ethose ot we'll known innkeeper,
formerly carrying on business in Bathurst."
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-05-15
Tvrom the Canton Prces,
The 0lst Missouri Volunteers.

This brave old regiment has been mustered
ont, after FIVE long years of service. and no
regiment has returned from the field with
more honors than the 2lst. They have
marched moro than twenty-five thousand
miles, and have been on oil the great battle
fields of the west
This regiment marched out at daylight on
the 9th Of April 1862, and commenced the
great battle of Shiloh-and for one hour it
withstood the shock of the whole rebel army
Fifty thousand strong. 1t was the heroic bra
very Of this regiment, that saved the army oi
the Tennessee it was the sharp rattle oi
musketry Of this regiment, thai awoke the
slumbering army in its rear, and for one hour,
they kept their ranks and fought in line,
against the accumulating forces Of the enemy
in their front. As the men were shot down,
they closed their ranks, and appeared like q
volcano in full blast. The enemy's lines pre-.
sented the appearance of line of FIRE; the
air was filed with lead and iron.
In the October following. they fought at the
bloody battle of Corinth, Mississippi, for two
days, and were in Sherman's campaign to
Meridian. A portion of them were at the
battles of Pleasant Hill and Yellow Bayou
Louisiana, also, at the battles of Shekot Lake
Arkansas, Tupello, Mississippi, on the 14th Of
July, 1904, also HI Olu lOWu Cfeek, tue Udt'
tie OF Nashville. The battle of Mobile and
many other combats.
They have four times marched to the as.
sault and carried the enemy's works with the
bayonet. They have captured thirty-eight
pieces of artillery and seventeen stand Of col
ors from the enemy. They have twice depos-
tied IS trophies to their State, their own
standards, torn with the shot and daubed with
the blood of the brave standard bearers. A
portion of this regiment had the honor Of
gaining the first federal victory ia the State ol
Missouri, in defeating Martin Green, ai
| Athens, and they drove the rebels out oi
north east Missouri.
This regiment has never turned their backs
to the enemy, but marched steady forward
amidst tempests Of shot and shell.
Lieutenant Col. Joseph g. Best. ita lasi
commander, was private in the ranks, and
vas promoted through al the grades no q
his present position. His gAllant<y wns 81
ways conspicuous on the battle field.
But few Of those brave men are LEFT 70 I'll
the scenes Ct blood and carnage, the toll
and hardships iArongh which they hav,
peseel. Hundreds lie buried in the Sonth
far from home and friends. i Is TO be hop4,
that those Who hass survived III Vliar, may y
rsssivsd hsak auong their fIiends and nsigl
bors, . the brave snd Sea1ross Aseerys.
Gsa 80 sssesp pAy1H 2aoss,
sHs i
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-05-15

WAsRISGToS, May l, 1866.
DEAR Sig Il cannot attend the annual
meeting Of the American Anti-Slavery So
ciety on tie sth, except by sincere wishes
for the complete accomplishment of its pur-
pose to achieve the deliveranee Of our coun.
try from the spirit, as we'll as the fact, Of
Slavery.
Among the most urgent duties Of the hour
/ count that of pressing upon the intelligence
and the conscience Of our countrymen, the
expediency, as we'll as the obligation, OF nm
qualified recognition Of the manhood Of
man.
The nation has liberated 100000 Of the
people from Slavery. and has made them cti-
zens Of the Republic.
That all freemen are entitled to suffrage
on equal terms, is an axiom of free govern
ment. [Applause. Neither color or race
can be allowed. without injustice and dam
age, as grounds Of exception. Applause.
If in the FIRST movement toward national
reconstruction, this truth had been distinctly
recognized by an invitation to the whole loyal
people of every State in rebellion to take part
in the work of State reorganization, can it
now be doubted that the practical relations of
every State with the Union would have been
already re established, and with the happiest
consequences
Nothing is more profitable that justice.
Does not suffrage promote security, content,
sell respect, betterment Of condition With
suffrage will there not be more and more
productive labor than without? viii not suf
frage insure order, education, respect for law,
activity in business, and substantial progress
| have heard the difference between the
production of the lately insurgent States with
universal suffrage. aud the production Of the
same States without it, estimated at $780,
OOO, 900 year. At this rate. the injustice Of
the denial Of suffrage will cost those States,
will cost the nation, $500, ,00o. 600 in FIVE
years-enongh to pay nearly one fifth Of the
national debt.
1t is too much to expect that sensible and
patriotic men. in those States, will before
long, see their true interest in their plain du-
ty, and join hands with those who seek, not
their injury or their humiliation. but their
welfare and their honor, in equal rights for
all?
However these things may he, this, at least,
seems clear. The men who so long contend
ed for justice to the emancipated, will not,
cannot. must not cease their efforts till justice
prevails. [Applause.] Yours truly,
s. p. CHASE.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-05-15
A Dea.tifal Illnseratioh.

1t was once my privilege to stand upon the
summit of Mount Rigi, In Switzerland, and
from its queenly top witness an autbmnal sun
set. Far away to the west the monarch Of
day wrapped the drapery of his couch about
him. and lay down as if he were 4 god con.
fessed. He flung his splendor on that une-
qualled landscape with royal munifcence.
He kissed the waters that lay embosomed
among the hills till they all blushed. The
bald peaks to the right and left of us, barred
their storm beaten brows and bathed in the
sunlight. And higher up, and farther away,
the snow. capped monarchs Of the. Alps,
tossed back the SUMS last rays from their icy
sides in gold and proud disdain But more
beautiful than all, the gem of that wondrous
picture was bridge of golden sheen that
stretched over hills and valleys, and lake and
dells, from the far distant horizon to our very
feet.
It seems as if heavens gate had been left
open and glory had stolen through. 1t was
cast up by the hand OF God, way of gold on
which the angels might have trodden.
So have | stood beside the dying soldier,
when it has seemed as if bridge Of golden
sheen was let down from heaven-a highway
for the ransomed Of the Lord. And that way,
cast up to God, has glowed with the angels,
come to bear the soldiers who had made his
last charge and fought his last battle, home
And up that shining path, with angel convoy,
the spirit has gone, away from the clang Of
arms and the din Of strife and the groans Of
the wounded: away, away, TO the gates Of
pearl, to the peace like river, and the rest
of God.-Rer. Hsrrick johnson.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-05-15

a NEWSPAPER HoAx.-The London Times
was hoaxed on the 2lst Of April BY forged
despatch, purporting to have be en- issued
from the Foreign Office, announcing K the sus-
pension Of diplomatic relations between the
courts Of Berlin and Vienna. The royal
arms and signatures Of Lord Clarendon and
his Secretary were initiated with such skill as
to deceive the conductors Of the Times. 1t
subsequently appeared that the forgery was a
stock speculation. As the news was printed
in the Times on Saturday and remained un-
discovered until Monday, it DECEIVED the
public. The market for securities vas de-
pressed for several hours on Satuf fday, and
the sw,ndlers engaged in the transaction prob.
ably lined their pockets.
The Howard forgery of proclamation
bearing the signature Of President Lincoln,
in May, 1864, was a similar performA Ance, but
detection almost Immediately foil bwed its
publication. The London scamp was shrewd
enough to adhere to what the people were
willing to accept as probabilityt-in fact
what they we're expecting and the work was
done in artistic fashion, complete in all It's
parts.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-05-15
PHILADELPHIA, Nav IA

The failure of Work, McCouch L Co.,
bankers Of his city, caused much excitement
at stock boards this morning. Their failure
has entailed heavy losses on stock specula
tors. They we're great bears in Wes.onville
Passenger Railroad shares, which were
forced up to $45, fell to $50, and to-day de-
clined to S. per share.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-05-15
FT. Monroe. MAY IA

Immediately on the adjournment Of the
United States Circuit Court in Norfolk, on
last Thursday, Judge Underwood left for
Washington, and gave particular instructions
TO the clerk OF the court to exhibit TO no per
son the indictment brought agains, JEFF.
Davis. The various attaches of the press
endeavcred in vain, TO obtain permission to
copy it. but the clerk of the court. acted
under the peremptory order Of Judge Under
wood, positively not to allow any one to
see it
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-05-15

1HE bier on which Washington 8 remains
were carried to the tomb. with many other
relics which used to grace the museum al
Alexandria. Va. but WHICH disappeared at
the beginning Of the war, have been kept
secresed from the Government detectives
and camp followers, and ara no whore to be
found.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-05-15

The reports from Washington indicate the
probability that the third section Of the Con-
stitutional amendment prohibiting. the exer
else of the right of suffrage by rebels till
1870, will be modified or stricken out by that
IL.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-05-15

HEAD CENTRE Of Ireland and Gen. SANTA
ANNA, Of Mexico, are now in New York
City, and the Gothamites are making them
selves ridiculous feasting and toasting them
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-05-15
CINCINNATI, Nav IA

CINCINNATI, May IA.
Professor ". Byrd Powell, died in this
city, yesterday. r. T. Armstrong. formerly
of Chsprell, Bruce L Co.. Of this city. was
killed at Paris. Kentucky, Saturday, by man
named Merrieyille
There were seven deaths, by suicide, in this
city. last week.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-05-15

A FELLOW having imbibed rather freely,
took it into his head that he could fly, ard Ia
ge. good position, ascended signtpost and
started. He was asked next day as 70 how he
liked flying. ..Oh. said he, I'll d othing to
lly ; the lighting is the hardes, pa IT Of the
operation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-05-15

NEW YORK, May IA.
Officer Kennedy, of lhe Atlantic Dock,
Brooklyn Police, this morning discovered the
body OF man floating in the gap from But
termilk channel, and from appearances it was
believed to be the body of the late Preston
King. Subsequently the body was positively
identified by Preston King Webster, Mr..
King Nephew, Mr. Debeck, and others of
the Custom House. The Coroner win hold
an inquest on Thursday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-05-15
=. v0LNEY,

I1RhCTICAL DYER AND SCOuRER,
j Third erses, bstwssa .Nain ard Joansosl next TO
She HseA oesFA # AlEsa
s 1elaiein9 an4 Rs-Dseeeingl III i
az Gentleusa's clothes nsatly doss The public may
ts9y o. lheE vurk hs1ng aons II ths ost @cieatiae
vorhQeD- Vie 0sana, sAd pasctnsliy,
The Evansville journal., 1866-10-11
DR.. WHITTIER,

N REGULARLY nRED PIANSH-
~. .GIAN,, as hla ID ploma, which hangs
III his office, will show, has made Chronic
Dtsedsea the study 81 hls tDe, and haa "a
ioeafed " ~, Loilis than any other Chronic
Disease fhyalcian.
Much II his pFaetiee has been Of a priI-
Strieture, all Urinary Diseases, Syphilitle
or Mefcurial A ffectiona OF the Throat, skin.
RIao the effects of u Solitary Habit, ruinous
70 body and mind, producing Blotches, De-
Dllity, Impotence, Dizziness, Dlmness of
sight, Confusion OF Ideas. Evil Forebod-
Weakness, etc; not al these In any one
case, but all occurring frequently In VA
riouA eaaes. 4 u 4h EIIIfN
40 Accommodations ample charges
moderate cures guaranteed. lConsuita-,
tiona by letter or NJ ofice 0'.e Most cases
can be property treated pithoat an igltefpieso,
and medicines, secure from 0bservai ON,
sent by man or express. No hindrance 10
business In most ciises.
Address Box A0I2, ~. Louis Mo- a#.a
Hours IS am. TO S pm. once perma-
nentiy located at No. % 81. Charles street,
between sixth and seventh one kuuaro
south of Lindell Hotel, u retired spot In
the centre of the city. n.tf ffttt '|H. ar
Consultation rooms, and rooms for the
accommodation of such patients az require
daily personal attention.
EVER YBODY
eau get In a sealed lcttel envelope my
"Theory. symptoms, and Treatment OF
Nervous Urinary, and. sexual Diseases -
CLEARLY delinoatiug all the Diseased Condi-
! tlona, with full symptom Lists, for two
H. ree-cent postlsgo-stainps 10 prepay post
eases OF Puberty, And Preg-
nancy, three cents.ey itu aue
au2e aAwSM tdltawl
The Evansville journal., 1866-10-11

r., Business was very dallen the leYee yes
terday morning, with but two arrivals aut+i
side the Henderson paeket.,,,, The Phan-
tom came in from hastport with a mode
Fate LriR.p,,.su. The Armada aild Ada Lyon
were Teeeiying considerable freight. and
had prospects Of good trips 9nt. !. 80. The
Newsboy On Tuesday, by thefapid fall of
tbs river, was caught on The point of
ringbalt, which broke thTgngh, her huh
close 20 the knuekie, causing her TO sink,
at tte shore, She lies stfaight and easy,
and will Be easily raised and repaITed.",y
Aiafboat was caught ashore 0if Sunday,
but her owners succeeded la FslannGhing
her yesterday mqrning,r,.3,The Plain city
came out OF Green River, yesterday. en-
tirely light and iboifed' like a deserted
hall II our merchants do their duty the
Plain city viii hays short lived eEpe-
ftenee
The Evansville journal., 1866-10-11
RIVER NEWS.
erEAMnoAT PRINrINa.


N9 printing establishment Ia Lh6 West
has better facilities on greater ability for
dDlng mas Steamboat Hfintine. OuF hssort-l
meht of J9b TYPE, though very large ahd
complete, Is constantly being added TO- and
our fob department is under the personal
supervision OF one Of the best job printers
ia ths United States, We are prepared To
print Posters, plain or fancy, 1iiil Heads,
Bills Lading, LaBdsf Deck and A6al Tick
els, Bills Of Fare, Mates Tickets fOF Labor
Ae, 4e' Orders left with either OF the
whaff-boats will pc pr9fpptly attended 70.
etodT attyer Rrsd Feaaber,4
The weather IA, clear and cool but rather
PLEASANT Tie river is falling steadily al
the rats of absAlt one foatlp lper day. aro
r, Arrivals agd HehartuFea-
The arrivals and ,dspaftuFes up to three
O'eioek yestefday iheihds the PfIanLom,
EaatIidrt 90 Evansville q o. r. w ebb, Hen
fefsop y rsiHlni Plain CITY, Green River
20 Louisville.
The Evansville journal., 1866-10-11
Evansville Wool FACTORY,

The Undersigned respectfully ennounce
10 the Public III general. but most especial
ly u. the Farmers, that they are prepared
10 take in Wool FOR manufacturing ihto the
following Goods, VIZ: D.uL .I
JEANS, BLANKETS, CovERLETs. PLAIs AND
PLAID FLAHNELs, LINsEYs SATI-
t u NETS q STOCKING YARN. 90 .4
On the most reasonable terms and short
notice. We have also "A good supply or the
above Goods on hand for sale or exchange
for WOOL so that persons living at dls-
can have their goods right Off Price ilht
for manu- ufncturing viii be sent on nppllch-
ton. Office and Factory corner Bond street
and Canal. - JOHN w. GRUEN q CO.
The Evansville journal., 1866-10-11
rr1mIA En rmE ONLY LINE mAN

gWHHIs IN THE ONLY lime HAv-
- Ing real capital, and owning the c9is
IN which its rreight ~ transported. Its
cars nre new aud OF broad tread" inA
tended To be run through between Eastern
aud Western cities, irrespective Ofchanges
OF guage. The . star Union Line " reaches
East over the Rennsylvania Railroad, aud
is the authorized Fast Freight Line Of that
road and II worked on ali routes over
which it undertakes 10 transport, under
contracts which securG TO the property en-
trusted TO It's charge the best facilities for
fast and uniform movement that roads
over which 10 passes possess.
We invite the attentlon OF merchants
shipping goods West 10 the facilities offer
cd by this line.
an clains for damage or oper-
charge wili be promptly senled by
presentin0 freighf bHls and bilLs Of
lddin0 ot his o6ice, oUoidi1i0 all de-
lay Of referring bills East for settae-
ment n an qdoqafoge e0fred by no
ofher r2nff' odT umojA,b haa z
To parties shipping produce East this
line offers special Inducements. The pro-
duce Is loaded at this place In - STAR Line
cars, and goes through without change ~
any EASTERN city. AiiH 'f t'itl
ili riedt II. II. EHRMAN a. co, ta'
sep@ dow ~ b9rl9i lin Agents.
The Evansville journal., 1866-10-11

VXyE HAVE OPENED A NAM
w moth Fine Clothing House In ST.
Louis, and have the La ARGEST and
FINEST STOCK OF CLOTHS and Fancy
Material In the piece ever 5ronght % ~.
Louis. We also have one OF the best Cut
ters 10 be found In Now YORK. q Our Ready
Made Garments were gotten up especially
to our order No the celebrated house OF
peylin 4 Co., Broadway, New York, ex-
pressly for the 81. Louis city Trade.
) We are prepared 10 get up fine, stylish
Business or Dress Suits to order, in the
most tasteful and nobby" sty1s. on the
shortest notice. We are temporarily lo-
Gated at No. 800 North Fourth treet and
will remove 10 the beautlful marble build
ing corner Fifth and Olive Streets on the
LIST November r0I Us{ lIa .0If -ei
Our Mr.. Lyon would be pleased TO re-
oeive "A call and the ORDERS OF all his for
mer customers and friends in Eyansville,
Henderson. and vicinity.
d Mr.. Caleb Davidson, Third Street, ps
tween Main and Locust, EVansYllle mas
kindly consented TO take the measures OF
gentlemen who may desire TO faVor us
with their orders.
Any OF the former customers OF Mr.
Lyon who may send their orders can de-
pend ON getting first-cl0ss goods and ele.
CANT nts at the lowest pricesi ana IN all
cases where not perfectly satisfactory as
regards style, quality, and price they can
st. Louis, Mo, Sept. %, 1868. [oc2 d2m
The Evansville journal., 1866-10-11
DENTISTS.
DRS. HAAS 6 COOKE,
Surgeon Dentis a

Rooms over First National BAN -
Corner Main and First
.itf" Eve sreeiS,
Hnt 49, nnyiIle, fud-
The Evansville journal., 1866-10-11
0IeanIngs from OHr Exchanges.


cpcIsFAri- cqw'afrqtai 4 Tues
day, Says tf.. .hg
isfhe weather was warm ana eledr yeater.
terdey, with a denhs fog during Llle might
previous. Al Pitthbufg the river IN fall
Ing, with no inches In the channel. The
kanawhn.ia falling, with feet In the chan
nel. Here the river has receded fleet dur.
,tpg 2 paYt2 "a hours, with 10 feet hence 10
Captain Philip G0eglsin has purchased
the Charleston from Captain Thomas MUIR
dock Tor siA,OoO. He adVertiaes for ArkanT
The Golden Eagle will leave for Memphis
this evening, She laid over in order TO
give her officers aud crew an opportunity
To vote to-day. HHi .- .|fH
LouIsyuLE.- The Courier of Monday
says; Hti
The river was falling slowly yesterday,
with SIX feet four inches IA th6 canal, Ia
tho evening, by the mark. During the
previous twenty-fOur hours IL had fallsn
two inches at the head of tile fllls and six
inches at Portland. (Our report yesterday
morning should have been "a feet ia the
canai1 The weather continues clear and
warm, the thermometer ranging At 76e Ut
noon.
The water-couraea ara again gradually
drying UP, az now twelve days have passed
streets aud thoroughfares y beeoming very
annoying. This dry spell Will prove or
immense benefit 70 the, outstanding crops.
On the falls Ia 4 evening there was four
feet four inches water In the pass down the
Indian chute, aud the riyeT, falling slowly.
The stock ckholders and directors OF the
Peoples Line Of boats had u meeting yes
terdhy, at which the almost unanimous
sen timent appeared TO prevail that the
company should not abandon the track.
AT least one boat, iit N thought, Will be
kept running in order To cheek the con-
teinpiated advance OF freight by the Mail
1ne. There appears 10 be some misun-
derstanding between Stockholders and the
directory, and a committee OF Nix was APP
pointed To investigate tho affairs and re-
port progress. itf q" fHH