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The daily Mississippi clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1866, 1866-05-06

We claim for the Florence tha
taEe- over any and all Sewing Machine.
World.
II makes four different stitcho- ,H. .
douhlc-lock and double kuot on uuu au#
machine-each stitch being alike uu bot. -
fabric
Every Machine has The rcver ..a.
which enables the operator by simply t
thumb screw to ave the work rHu .t.#
right OF left to stay any part of f.. u A"
the ends of seams, without turning OH. fob.
Changing the leuzth of stitch ... ..u
of stitch 10 another can reaUII. .. ....
Machine is ina motion.
The needle is easily adfa-... aaa
skip stitches.
Ii is almost noiseless, and can .. .-
is necessary.
Its motions are all positive there w
get out OF order and it7 simple. .
to operate il.
Tt does not require liner thread Ha r.
for the upper side. and viii sew across lH
seams. OF from one to more ~thIcEuu--
out change OF needle. TENSION breaH.
skipping stitches.
The Hcmmcr is easily adjusted ara
any width OF hem desired.
tt VIII hem fell. bind. gather. sr..
gather and sew Uu a Tutir at thH
has no springs to get ont of order .
life time.
1t is very simple. and easily
worked.
The takingup Of the slack thr.a' ar
by the irregular contraction of ".
operation Of springs. The prgu-..
with which the Florence draws f.. .
cloth is uuapproached iu amy Sew.
to offered To the world. 3
We furnish each Machine wiz.
Sewer which guides the work itself #. ,
Culahle value. especially to Iue#
While possessing thrsu0Ee aud
tages- the Florence Is sold at CORR "
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We call the attention Of our readers
to the proceedings of this association
o.. +hoI H.. ....:-u b.l5 Il, +bis ci+v an
-
'iiaay' ana iAe eiIoal'i' d copy oi
which we publish We trust that cit
zeus iu every part Of the State viii
feel am intaras, I'm This matter and com
.a.;oatl. .,,,b
"I'''-''. - 1'''- -
Information as they can procure
What is especially wanted is the mum
her Of acres in cultivation now com
uarrI with 1850 in every county in
The daily Mississippi clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1866, 1866-05-06

Salt Rheum and all diseases of the blood
can be cured. Many thousands AVE been
cured by the use of Robsek's Blood Purifier
and Sugar Coated Blood Pills, Thousands
ofletters bearing witness to this fact are in
the hands of DR.. Rohack. The Purifier is
the best Alternative known TO science, com
biniug, as it does, the syrup Of StllllngIa
with Iodide OF Potassium, which every
physician of education knows to be the
surest remedies. The Pills. in conjunction
with the Purifier, never fail to restore the
system to health aud strength.
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Notice.

All consumers of Gas, who find their fixtures or
burners out Of order, or who are not properly SIM
piled with light, are requested to leave informati5p
al once at tue CIty Gas Works. Citizens discover
ing any leakage in the pipes. will confer a favor Lv
reporting il as soon as possible.
April l9dlm TT uErN
The daily Mississippi clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1866, 1866-05-06
THOMAS J.. HOLMES,
AUcTIoNEER AND COMMISSIONS
NJ erchant.
STATE street a Je1c doors belosg Hjlzbeina's Corner
JACKSON, MISS.
References :

INtItItTINtr
New 0rleans-Thonhm & Co, Lloyd r. Coleman.
RI Walker Il Co., Commission Merchants
honteofhery, Ala johnson & Walker, X. E. Cole.
W e. A. X. Bell. ana I. NJ Reading.
Vieksburg- Turn.rM Euis 6. NJ. Buber.
Jacks sn-Hcn. Wm. l. SAarkey, Hons en- Yer
ger, Hon il. Yerger J ) YeEgeT, J & T.. Green
Robinson 81 Co Geo FeaTn, G J. Shepzrdson. Rsns
dsl g. Putnam GOV. Humphreys, Z c. Heokor. At
1fhey 6enerAL AplI0d}m
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
IMPORTANT TO AIDES
wINSBOW'S MYSTIC PILLS


Ar PREPARED only for = legitimate purpose. and
are the ouly safe aud effective medicine for all those
painful aud dangerous disorders to which The Fe
male constitution is subject
TT y are the OnIy Genuine Female pills
Extant.
No article Of medicine intended for The exclusive
use Of Females. that has ever INSIDE its appearance,
has met with sue universal favor as MRS WINS
LOWS MYSTIC PILLS
N disease i. 81 little understood, and Consequently
so badly tre4.ed, as female Diseases These pills
are the result Of much study and "arefal experience
in all vsrisIiss Of female complaints, az3 81 all easas
of Irregular - OPPRESSION leacozrA ga or was-esi
. specify cure may be rs'rsd on
BY their InviEoraiing Properties. the appetite and
digestion IL improved, the hue Of health l. restored
to The cheeks. weakness of the spine and limbs re-
leved. and all the indications Of Ner vous Debility
removed No msi1en wife or mother should be
wi bout the MYSTIC PILLS
TRY Them, and be convinced that they are the
Ladv's Friend.
Price - per box, or boxes fer s. For sale by
all Druggists
JAMES CONCEAL,
wholesale Agents
Nzv2Fr, NEW ORLEANS
The daily Mississippi clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1866, 1866-05-06
WAX WORK

nj ISS JENNIE MILES announces to the ladies'
A'A OF jackson that she viii teach this beautiful
accomplishment at reasonable rates. Also. that she
mas on hand a choice lot which she viii sell. Her
room Is at Mrs. Parkers On Magazine street.
The daily Mississippi clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1866, 1866-05-06
THE QUEEN! THE QUEEN
THE QUEEN OF
HAIR ~RE&TORERS :!

This new preparati9n is QUEEN, not only in
name but in virtues
It * Al iufaIible Restorer and Pressryer of the
Hair If faithfully app lei.
1t is no Hair Dye!
Il acts directly upou the roots Of the hair. changing
grey hair 10 its ORIGINAL life color; arresfing prema
tue decay sn7 IA ling cut Of TIE hsiri ersdicst g
seurf and dan6ruh ana curing all humors 4 the
SCALP.
Itisose Ct the finest arfic'es f1r the Toilet
Il will change dry ana wiry hair 70 soft and lnxu-
urisnt tresses
It impair : a Delightful fragrance 70 tie hair
Ia short If you wish 10 resfore your hair as IN
youth. and retain It throuz hl life. use.
Mrs. winsIow's Queen Hair Restorer.
Price Al per bottle SOLD By all Drugg SITS.
JAMES CONCEAL Wh-tssaie Agent
Mav3s6n NEE ORLEANS.
The daily Mississippi clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1866, 1866-05-06

The great object of persons who have be-
come debilitated, and feel forewarned of dis
ease, is a remedy. Many think that bilious
ness is the eauSe. and use medicine which
but feeds the disease. To all who feel thus
we Q that they try a bottle of the Red
jacket Bitters, which viii invigorate the
system and produce perfect health.
The daily Mississippi clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1866, 1866-05-06

WIN J. BROWN. Jr.. Ja.a-a.
A. j. DANCY, Canton.
WOLFF q NORTON. Meridian
HALE, MURDOCH & PETERS.
VIM II. GILL. Gainesville A.I
The daily Mississippi clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1866, 1866-05-06
WEEKLY STEAMER FOR YAZOO.
THE COUNTESS,

JOHN HENDERSON, Master, CHARLEY GATES.
Clerk, leaves Yieksburg every Tuesday evening P
", for Greenwood and all intermediate landings on
the Nazoo- For freight or passage, apply on board.
ADrsl2a -
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A CARD
From the Adams Express TO

A CARD.
Nessrs. Jos L. Hall s. Co. manufacturers OF HaAs
Burglar and FireprOOf Safes
Dear Sir-Our large Halls |Eireproof Safe was
taken from the ruins of Pixies Opera house tins
afternoon. after being subjected to the most ia
tense heat for four days and four nights. or about
ninety hours. and our books and valuable papers
and United States Bonds deposited with MS, were
preserved in good condition. The fire was still
burning with such intensity that, when taken out,
it could not beaopened till cooled by a stream Of
water. We think we can say nothing more in favor
of your invaluable safe than to state the TACT that
this test. surely as severe an one as safes can be
subjected to. has resulted in such entire satisfaction
both to Won and ourselves. Yours truly.
WM. UMNER eco,
4 wheeler & Wilson's Sewing machine Co.
Cincinnati, March &c, 1566.
4 fg1 assortment of the above Safes on hand, and
CrS--E taken for Bankers. Jewellers and Merchants
SAFES CT every description. by their agents
d CO.
1921 and 324 Main street
a~ulfSdEw1m Memphis. Tenn.
The daily Mississippi clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1866, 1866-05-06
FL0REICE SEWING NiCHI}I
p ......... Dauphfn street f.
MOBILE. ALA.
Reversible Feed MaChir

Offers to the Ladies of Mississippi &
The daily Mississippi clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1866, 1866-05-06

Cash Balance in Bank SIt9. 800 q
Cash B alauga in Office .----- 6.lt- y
Demand Loan on Stocks Of Sol
vent Ius' buttons twoTth
over 81 COO ..-.-.----- Is5. $50 co 53JUus4 20
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-10-12
FROM BALTIMORE.
Heavy Rain storm-Railresd Bridges
Washed Away.

BALTIMORE, Oct. IL.
A heavy rain storm set in yesterday after>
noon, and increased during the night. A
great amount of water fell, and the streets
are flooded In some Of the lower portions
of the city the water is several feet deep, flll-
ing the cellars, &c. The streams are all very
high Several railroad bridges near the city
had been washed away. The rain at 2 p. m.
still continues.
The American Fresdmen's Union Commis>
sion has concluded its session in Baltimore.
The report of the General Secretary showed
that the Commission has sustained, during
the past year, seven hundred and sixty ach-
ers, maintained three hundred and one
schools. and contributed half a million dol
lars iu supplies, and that its organization ex
tended into nearly every State, both North
and South. Hon. Chief Justice Chase was
elected President ef the Commission, and hai
accepted the position. Amongst those in at
tendance are Chief Justice Chase, Maj Gen
0 o Howard General Gregory, late Assis
tani Commissioner Of Texas, Rev. Henr,
Ward Beeche, Rev. Robert Patterson, D. u.
of Chicago, aud Judge Russell, of Boston
A great public meeting of the Commission il
to be held this evening in Front Street Thea
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-10-12
FROM FORT DODGE.
Indian Outrages-Sfx Prisoners-Two
Young Girls Ransomed aftsr several
Months Captivity,
ST.. Louis, Oct. II.

IL Ipiis, ott II.
Captain Barton, OF Gen. Sherman's staff,
arrived yesterday from Fort Dodge, where he
saw two white girls named Dye, one seventeen
and the other thirteen years old, who had
been ransomed from the kiowa Indians.
The girls say that on the 9th Of August the
kiowa attacked theirhous in Northwestern
Texas, killed scalped aud burned their faith
er; and themselves, their mother and sister.
eight years old, they carried into captivity and
treated them IN n cruel and most revolving
manner. On arriving at their camp the
captiyes were Knocked senseiess with clubs
and repeatedly ravished by the iends, and
we're treated in this manner four or FIVE times
every day. On hearing of their condition the
commanding officer at For, Dodge, not hav,
ing sufficient force to rescue them, effected
their ransom, and will send them 10 their
friends in Texas as soon as they recover from
their terrible sutTerings While in the In
dian camp the officers sent to arrange their
ransom saw the capliyes knocked down three
times and violated.
Gen. sherman arrives here on the 10th
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-10-12
FROM san FRANCISCO.
SAY FRAxcIsco. Oct.

SAN Francisco. Oct. 10.
The steamer Golden Age saiied to-day for
Panama carrying S942, 900 in treasure. OF
which Ss12, 800 is for New York. Among her
passengers are Brevet Brig. Gen. A. G,
Drum, L. S. A., and James Street,
Sales of prime miltpg wheat were made
to>day at : 67! per 100 lbs.
Fifteen vessels are loading with wheat des
tined as follows: Five for New York; seven
for Liverpool; one for Cork two for Austria
La
Mining shares dull Yellow Jacket is quo
ted ct Si25 Ophir SIT; Choller lo2
Legal tenders S51.
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FROM TORONTO. G. W.

TORONTO, c. W, Oct. II.
Adispateh from Ottawa to the Leader OF
this city, says military men say the object Of
the British government in sending troops TO
this country is not so much to guard against
Fenian attacks as to be prepared for more
serious consequences.
The number Of passengers that have ar,
rived at Quebec is 26 900, an increase of 81
oo0 over the same period oflast year
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-10-12
FROM PHILADELPHIA.


PniLADEIPHIA, Oct. IL.
The Bulletin says that Gen. Geary's ma
iority will be from eighteen to twenty thouss
and.
The reported action of the President, as
published III ,he Ledger of this morning, as.
sures much dis,rust in mercantile circles
Justice Strong has granted the two injunc,
ton applied for agains; the Union Passenger
railroad company running on Sunday.
This company has been running trains on
Sunday for several months past carriers of
the United States mails.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-10-12
FROM INDIANAPOLIS.

ISDIASAPoLIs, Oct. IL.
Official returns are coming in slowly but
show nothing to indicate charge in the gen.
eral result given in last night. Legislature
returns secured up to the time, stand Senate
Union %, Democrat. IS. House-Union,
GA, Democrat, 49, The Unionists viii Ger
tainly have 40 majority on joint ballot. In
Congress Union, and Democratic
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-10-12
FROM NEW ORLEANS.
NrK ORLEANS, Oct. !

The morning papers will publish to>mor>
row the correspondence between Governor
Wells and the Board di Levee Commission
ers respecting the proposition 10 call the Leg
islature to meet here 10 consider the repair
of the levees This dhe Governor declined
doing as the Legislature was not the medi>
um. in his opinion. They then asked him to
add his warrant to theirs that the Legislature
would ratify a sale Of less than par, which is
not allowed by law, and this the Governor
says he has no doubt the Legislature will do.
Ii is understood that the Governor is unwilling
to call the Legislature to meet because he
apprehends that its nrst act would be to inn
y,aaah bty,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-10-12

EVEN So.-Andrew johnson in oil his
speeches speaks in conversational man
ner," Of Swinging around the circle II
the reconstruction question is circle, An
drew says truly. He has been on all sides Of
it. If truth is the centre Of it, he is also JUS
tilted in using the phrase, not having been for
nearly . year anywhere near Toledo
Blade.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-10-12
FROM LOUISVILLE.

LoulsvIILE, KY. Oct. 10.
The fire at Holbrook's tobacco factory last
evening resulted less hisastrousy than was
apprehended. The damage is sEghtf md
confined to the building. The stock was all
saved
The tornado at Franklin, Indiana, yester-
day afternoon, destroyed 26 buildings One
person was killed and two others mortally
wounded.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-10-12

DIED, on Friday, the 7th, at Cheltensam,
Sep.imus Tenuyson. He was brother of the
poet laureate. and according to Men of the
Time was himselfa poet. We know he had
written much, but with the exception of two
or three sonnets contributed by him to the
clever revived Literary Gasette, which
persisted after eight or nine numbers, and
two or three pieces in amateur publications,
We are not acquainted with anything he has
printed He wAs slgentle, trusting, lovable
man, and ~ who knew him knew his great
worth, and will lament his loss. .--fhe Reader.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-10-12

WHAr Din IT rf-A young lady, returning to
her country home after a sotourn of few month.
in New York, was hardly recognized by her
friends In place VI rustic, flushed face, she had
a sost, rudy complexion, Of almost marble smoth
ness and instead % -. abe really appeared bu,
IL she told tbam plainly she used Hagxns Mag
noiia Balm, and would not be withou, 1t. Any
lady can Improve her personal appearances very
much BY using this article. II can be ordered oi
any druggist for only 80 cents.
Sar.toga Spring Water, sold by al
Druggists.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-10-12

CINCINNATI, Oct. II. 8
Adv;ces from Paris, Kentucky, state that
the Kentucky State Fair, held on the Bonr-
hon fair grounds, near that place, during the
nsst weef. was pecuniarily and otherwise q
rreat success. The show of Durham cattle
Vas prouounced the finest ever seen IN Amer,
lea. while many Of the rings of horses could
81 y sgseAe& rETrTfsg
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-10-12

8. T.-ls6o.-X.-The amount Of Plantation
Bitters sold in one year is something startling.
They would nfl Broadway sir feet hish, from the
Park TO 9Th street. Dnke's mandatory ie one
Of the Institutions of New York. II is said tbat
Drake painted all the rocks in the Eastern States
with his eabalistic IS. T.--ls6o.--X.," and then
got the old granny Legislators to pass Law pre-
venting. disfguring the face Of. nature" which
gises him monopoly. We do not know how this
II, but ~ do know the Plantation Bitters SELL as
no other article ever did. They arc used by AL
cisssss Of the community, and death On Dys-
pcpsih--ccrtain. They are very invigorAting
when languid and weak, and gress appetizer
SaSatoga Spring Water, sold BY al
Druggists.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-10-12

q A0Us Ds NAeEoliA.--T The pfsttisst thisg, the
"sweetest thing, and the most Of It for the least
money. It overcones the cdor Of perspirstion
softsns and adds delicacy 70 the skin 10 d.
hEhi4ul perfume; allAys hsadanAs and inaAmma-
ton, and is necessary companion in the sick
room, in the nursery and upon the toilet sdeboafd
It can BE- obtained everywhere It cne dollar per
bottle.
Saratoga DYrias water. sold BY ali
Druggists.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Oct. II.
There is positively no truth in the special
despatch sent from this city to the .Philadel-
phia Ledger, relative to alleged queries by
President johnson to the status of Congress
made of Attorney General Stansberry.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-10-12

Nh. CaAaLEs Re ADE, brilliant and even
celebrated novelist, aathor Of the much.
abused book, ''Grifith Gaunt,' has thought
il right to champiot his ewu wrongs against
certain American critics, and in q communi-
cation en- Hprurient Prades, takes to task.
in pitiless spsnaet, the Ronsd Tabk 81
propnetors or whidh be threatens to collAi
hollly.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-10-12
FRoH CINCINNATI.
ErscrsxAr1, Oct. II.

EINCIHNAIIi OcI' IT
Returns from 45 cpussiss give Union
majority Of thirty Eve thousand seven hun
dred. The remaining|68 connties will prob
ably increase majority TO forty ,fve thous-
and.
Gen. Morgan, Democrat, is elected to Con-
ereee in the 18th District.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-10-12

The Citizen publishes these returns:
WEpNRsDAY, IL m.
Returns from nine townships give US ma
jority Of 2l2 votes. There are eight more to
hear from. and the Indications are that we
have carried the county by 325 majority.
LATER.
Returns from three more townships have
been received. The twelve townships heard
from give US majority of 276.
The townships yet to hear from will give .,
least ffty more: 30 you can set this county
down as s25 against ''My Policy
This would give gain in the county of l25.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-10-12

JoHs S. RAREY, the celebrated horse tanner,
died at Cleveland very suddenly on Thurs
day. He had stroke Of palsy last winter,
since which his health has been feeble; but
the fatal termination of his disease came
quite Unexpectedly. The Herald says that at
two o. clock on Thursday he walked out on
the street, but returned soon after and com.
planned Of . pain in his head After being
seated few minutes he said, II am dying
Mrs. Williams called for help, laid him on a
lounge, and Immediately summoned the near
est physician, while messenger was also
sent fors the regular physician. He spoke
but few words, and those we're relative to
his mother. His brother arrived soon after
his death, and conveyed the corpse to Grove
port, near Columbus, where the deceased had
erected fine house, preparatory to retiring
from the excitement OF an eyentfnl life. He
was in his thirty eighth year, aud died bach33
eior.
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MARRIED.

IN fhuss ~. ot 4th, = the kpscopal Church, T. 1T
Sah,ron, by Rev. ?. fsge aen. CL,ax n Wtvrs
to Mes LsusA c. daughter of Daniel Aeconn Esq, iii
Of that city.
n saiaat easrA hero Of Of battles wualdnt
surrender = Rssscs, but srasefay % rss
Victor. We comment his disersiioa and here tender
tasm saFnest ~-hes for bright md future
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-10-12

"ln lifting the kettle from the hre scaided my
self very severeiy-onc hand almost 10 crisp.
The torture was unbarable. The Msxi-
con Mustang Liniment relieved the pain almost
Immediately. 1t healed rapidly. and ieft very 1T
tie scar. CHAs. FosrER. 420 Broad ST. Phia.'
This is merly sample Of What the Mustang
Lniment wul do. 1t is invaluable in all cases Of
wounds, swclilngs, sprains, cuts bruises, spavns,
etc, either upon man Or beast
beware Of ccuntcrfeits. None lie genuine unless
wrapped II fns steel plate engrayings, bearine 4
the signature Of G. W Westbrook Chemist. and
the pirate stamp Of DExAs BAssEs 4 Co, New
York.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold BY all
Druggists.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-10-12

WORCESTER, Mass. Oct. H.
Hon. Jno. d. Baldwin was unanimously
nominated for reelection to Congress to-day
by the Republicans of the sth District.
WAREHAa, Mass, Oct. IL.
Hon. Thomas ID. Elliott was nominated for
reelection 10 Congress by the Republican
Convention, in the lst District.
Ben. Butler Nominated for Congress
SALEx, Mass, Oct. II.
The Sixth Congressional Republican Con.
venton was held here to day, and b. F. But,
Ter was nominated for Congress. He re-
| ceived 1866 votes out of 1853 cast on the 6rs
ballot.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-10-12

MONTPELIER, Vt, Oct. II.
The Vermont Legislature assembled in thi:
place to day. The Senate organized by elect
ing Henry Clark, of Poultry, Secretary, Jas
Peck, of Montpelier, as Assistant Secretary
and Rev. Vim. White. of Coventry Chap.
lain. In the House Of Assembly Hon. j. "
Stewart was reelected Speaker, }. S. Fagg
Of Bennington, Clerk, and Rev. n. P. Wos
Ter of Burlington as Chaplain. Governo
Dellinghanf's message will be delivered to-
mnrrnW
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-10-12

ArersrUs n. Dickens. the younger brother
Of Charles Dickens, whose death at Chicago
has already been announced in our dispatches,
was the Younger brother referred TO in one Of
the great authors papers
Boz, my signature IN the Morning Chron-
icie, appended TO the monthly cover of this
book, and retained long afterward, was the
nickname of pet child, a younger brother,
whom had dubbed Moses, in honor Of the
Vicar of Wakefield, which being facetiousiy
pronounced through the nose became Boses,
and being shortened, became Boz. Boz
was very familiar household word to me
long before | was an author so came to
adopt il y
Augustus was born in Landport, near
Portsmouth, England. He emigrated tc
America mauy years ago and, coming to the
West, he purchased some land al Amboy, or
the Illinois Central railroad, where be en-
eaged in mercantile pursuits. 1t does no
appear that either in farming or merchandise
he was successful. The farm did not pros
per, and he lost what money he had invested
| About six years ago he went to Chicago witt
| his family. At that time the late Mr.. Colder
was residing here. and through his innuenc,
Mr.. Dickens obtained, in July, 08Go posi-
ton in the land department of the Tllinoi
Central railroad, which position he retained
/ till his death.