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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-05-11

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T. Ereunds bow ownsd and o euriee By A.. ) Wi;kin
sou, Nd 4 Situated the corner Of 1hrrssuih ARD
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sttach.d Prtc@ f55sos Tile good sale. For
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-05-11

uvOk SALE n acres Of beautiful gAr5en ErApe
land and the Ss-Issippf river, shout three
mt - shove ths city Of Ksekuk Title good ssios,
81 GEO Esquarsof II. TES-EYCk-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-29

A Lively SCENE.-The usually quiet
and retired locality in the vicinity Of Clay
and Fourth streets has suddenly become
the scene Of great commotion and excite
ment. During Tuesday and yesterday
crowds Of men, boys, and women, chiefly
negroes, commenced to congregate, and
during the day the pavements became
almost impossible. 1t is here that the
circus and menagerie have pitched their
tents, and all the little side-shows which
invariably accompany them are ranged in
close proximity. Hundreds of freedmen
and freedwomen, ever anxious to turn
over penny, have "squatted" in the Vi
cinity, and offer their fluids and edibles
with solicitude and importantly quite
irresistible. Gingerbread, risen bread /,
rye bread, and corn bread, abound, which
may be washed down with lemonade, GIN
ger-pop, hot coffee, or ice-water, as the
purchaser may elect. Chicken legs are
more numerous than at GordonSyille, and
raw tomatoes, seasoned to the taste, are
spread out most temptingly. Even the
"museum man." who, with the Governors
COW, has hitherto enjoyed the free use Of
the Capitol Square, has removed his head
quarters, and now offers to sight-seers his
wonderful pictures at the corner of Clay
and Fourth. Add to these scenes without,
the equally stirring ones within, such as
the blowing of trumpets, the beating of
drums, the "stirring up" of ye animals,
and the outlaws and hurras of the specta-
tors, and one may well conclude that
" Bedlam let loose" could not produce
greater clamor and confusion.
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An action was instituted on Tuesday
last by Augustus Grahame, colored, and
tried before Justice Hancock, to obtain the
custody of a child about four years old,
the mutual offspring of said Augustus and
his wife Victoria.
Captain William I. Clopton appeared as
counsel for the plaintiff, and Colonel VIII
liam Ambers for the defence. The evi-
dence adduced in court showed that the
defendant had voluntarily forsaken the
home of her husband on account of alleged
cruel treatment, and sought domestic fell
city outside of the legitimate bonds OF
wedlock. The case was elaborately and
ably argued by counsel in the presence OF
q deeply interested audience of both CO.
lors.
Justice Hancock very promptly decided
the case in favor Of the plaintiff, the law
and the testimony all appearing to justify
his decision. Here followed somewhat
ludicrous scene. In obedience to the
command of the court, the mother re-
signed, but sullenly, the child to sthe Gus
tody of the father; but the "little inno-
cent" gave such violent evidence of
want of disposition to acquiesce in the
declSon Oh the court as 10 eACiIe tio niooiA
and arouse the natural instincts of the
mother, who accordingly "charged the
enemy" recovered possession of the much
coveted prize, and bore it off in triumph,
amid the shouts and laughter of the null
titude.
STREE s.-The Superintendent Of
Streets, Mr.. Henry Fitzgerald, Sr., is
exhibiting considerable diligence in the
discharge of his official functions. Ninth
street between Hull and Porter, for
so many years past the terror of pedes-
trians, and navigable in the winter season
only by boats, is now being rapidly put in
good condition. The attention of the
superintendent is respectfully called to
the condition of the pavement just above
| Burnett & Morrisett's store.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-29

MAYORS CoURT-MAYoR MAYO PREs1-
DING.-The first case called before the
Mayor yesterday was that of Bette Jones
colored, charged with stealing two dresses
and pair Of shoes from Martha Carter.
She was sent down.
Hannah Jordan, colored, charged with
being drunk and creating disturbance in
the street, was set back in default Of $50
security to be Of good behavior.
Joseph Tyree, colored, appeared to an
swer for stealing two silver watches, va
lucd at fifty dollars, the property Of Ed.
ward Johnson, colored.
Edward Johnson testified that about six
weeks ago the two watches had been stolen
from his house. On Tuesday he had seen
! the accused wearing one Of them, and had
had him arrested.
A number Of witnesses were examined
and testified that Tyree had received the
watch in payment of debt from man
named White.
Tyree not only had one of the stolen
watches on, but seemed to know all about
the other, and the Mayor remanded him to
Jail to appear before the Hastings Court
for examination.
Nancy Williams, colored, charged with
assaultipg and beating Mary Carthern, was
set back in default Of sl00 to keep the
peace.
Mrs. Francis S. Childress appeared to
answer for having in her possession four
plated spoons, a lot of crockeryware, &c.,
the property of Paul Serfer. She was sent
on to answer the charge before the Hus-
! tings Court.
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NATIONAL CoLLIl

NATIONAL CoLLIERY,l
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA, August 20. 1867. :
JOB .itkins, Esq., Mining Engineer National Coal
Mining Company:
Dear Sir,-Allow us to express TO you In this
simple way the qualification afforded us by the
very successful developments which you have re-
Gently carried on and are now prosecuting with so
much vigor ct these mines
No higher commendation can be paid any ono
than reference to the condition you found this pro-
psrty, and the state 1t Is now in reflects upon you.
The pits were full Of water; very little being done
in the slopes and in fact the whole place nearly
suspended when you were engaged but we are
now happy to believe that the "Rubicon" Is
passed. and through the skill and energy evinced
by you we have entered a body OF coal which Will
be source Of great wealth to the company.
We are pleased to see the demand for employ
ment at these mines by persons who have been In
places of the greatest danger with you, and the
confidence they express. We assure you 1t Ia
great deprivation that there are not more gentle
men OF your nowledgs In this community, as we
led to believe that other mines in this neigh
borhood are in sinking condition for the want of
efficient management.
Believing II the same skill and energy which
have guided the operations at these works since
you have had charge Is continued that 1t will
result In great benefit to the company, the work
men, ana tHe comuuhily az largo, we sinCoroiy
hope that God in his infinite mercy will spare you
for many years to develop the mineral resources OF
this State.
DESTROYS Of expressing our estimation OF you as
miner and gentleman, we cheerfully, without
any solicitation your part, tender you these few
lines of commendation, hoping they may at least
serve as mark of our appreciation and regard.
With the greatest consideration, we are, dear
sir, your obedisnt servants,
WILLIAM H. ABsLL, General Storekeeper;
4. J. HANCOCK, Master Carpenter;
RoBEgT II. HALL, Top Oversser;
WILLIAM MoRRIssgTT, Timekeeper;
GEORGE JONES, Bottom Overseer;
THOMAS HUDsplTH, Bottom Overseer;
THOMAS KsssgLL, Mechanic;
THOMAS q. F0RLoIYE, Wagonmaster;
THOMAS STANLEY ATKINS, Clerk
P and many others.
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A BRILLIANT WEDDING. st. PauPs
church was brilliantly illuminated Tues
day evening last on the occasion of the
matrimonial union Of one of Richmond's
fairest daughters to gallant young mem
Der of the legal profession residing in this
city. The hour for the solemnization of
the rites was fixed at S15, but long before
the appointed time the spacious building
was occupied above and below by one of
the gayest and most fashionable audiences
ever congregated within its walls. The fair
sex (as usual on such occasions) largely
predominated, and contributed greatly to
the beauty and interest of the scene.
Some little delay prevented the bridal
party arriving promptly at the moment
named, and expectation was on tptoe,
when the deep-toned organ heralded the
approach of the cortege. Preceded by six
bridesmaids and groomsmen, the beautiful
bride, leaning upon the arm of her
rance with firm step approached the
altar. The Rev. DR.. Minnigerode officiated,
and with great solemnity Of manner per-
formed the marriage ceremonies at the
close of which he pronounced Charles Ill.
Williams and Alice Davenport man and
wife.
Outside, the vicinity was literally block
AIDED with carriages, and the great crowd
pouring from the building at the close of
the ceremonies filed the sidewalks for
many squares.
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auction Sales This D0u.

LYME 4 BROTHER will sell at Johnson's livery
stable, Franklin street, at II o'clock, lot OF
mules, agons, and harness.
7. W. KEEsEE will sell at the store on Franklin
between Third and Fourth streets, commeu-
cling at 10 o'clock, all the fixtures, besides cof.
fee, sugar, platform and counter scales, fruits
jellies, sauces, etc.
&. b. COOK will sell at 10 o'clock at the resi.
dence Of Mrs. Rawlings, on Franklin street,
all OF her household furniture, consisting OF
the usual variety.
P1LK1NT0H, PULLTAM & co. will sell at
o'clock this afternoon, on the premises, in III g
town of Manchester, two very valuable build.
ing lots In the centre of the town.
dR0BBs WILLIAMS will sell on the premises,
ats o'clock P. NJ, two valuable lots on Sc
cond street between Duval and Baker.
3. GATHRIGHT will sell at his store, Main street,
commencing at 10 o'clock, fifteen hogsheads
and crates OF crockery.
A. e. CRUMP will sell in front of the High Con-
stables Office, Bank street, at 10 o'clock, lot
ofvaluable furniture, including two pianos.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-29

A Defence of Virginia land through he,
Of the South IN Recent and Pending
Contests against the Sectional Party.
BY Professor ROBERT L. DABNEY, D. D.,
of Virginia, late of the Confederate
army. New York: E. J. HALE s. Son.
We have received from the publishers
this very neatly printed volume. 1t is a
defence of Virginia upon the question of
slavery in its connection with the late war
and party contests-a defence upon politi-
cal, moral, and religious grounds. DR..
DABSEY is a learned gentleman, and has
bestowed great deal Of study and rehec-
ton upon the subject Of his book, both as
divine and citizen, and he has fortified
his argument with a chain Of historical
facts and scriptural quotations which can
not be controverted, neither can their
force be weakened by argument. tits a
book for the library, and will be useful
especially in after days, when the argu-
ments Of the war will be looked into with
the deepest interest.
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Richmond COLLEGE

In speaking of this institution last year
we called special attention to the liberal
policy of it's trustees evinced in placing it
upon an unsectarian foundation in the
course of instruction and discipline
adopted. This policy gives every citizen
an immediate interest in the success of
the college. 1t ought to be the college of
Richmond city, and the liberal patronage
from the city last session has gone far to
make it so.
Every boy who has the pecuniary ability
and the literary preparation should go to
college, for it is at college that he can first
enjoy the instruction of teachers each
devoted to some special subject of study,
and therefore, if only of average ability,
each better able to teach that subject than
one who is required to give attention to
many branches, as is usually the case in
schools and academies. Richmond Col
lege, by its moderate charges, places a
collegiate education within the reach of
any Richmond boy who is able to pay the
expenses of any respectable school.
Even when boy is prepared in point of
advancement in study to enter college, it
is often advisable to keep him back until
his principles are sufficiently formed to
endure the temptations to vice which will
assuredly assail him when removed from
the wholesome restraints of home influence
and authority. But no citizen Of Rich
mond need balk his boys progress in edu-
cation for this cause. He has at his door
college to which he can send his son,
and yet keep his conduct under his own
supervision; college, moreover, which is
not ono merely in name, but one whose
curriculum Of study is extensive and tho
rough, and whose professors can refer to
their record with entire confidence.
The connection between the building up
of large and successful college and the
material interests Of the city, is point
upon which we may hereafter offer some
remarks.
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YORK RIVER RAILRoAD.-We are pleased
to learn that the travel on this road is per-
ceptibly on the increase. The people on
the " Peninsula have been so long with
out the benefit of railroad that many
come from considerable distance to take
the cars. This line is also obtaining rea-
sonable share of freight patronage. Its
receipts will doubtless pay well before q
great lapse Of time. 1t may not be amiss,
to add before closing this brief paragraph,
that conductor Enos, by his uniform
urbanity and accommodating disposition,
has made hosts of friends. 1t is always a
pleasure to travel with one combining SO
many popular traits.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-29

A BOARD OF TRADE.-It will be seen by
notice in another column that an effort
is about to be made to establish Board of
Trade. The necessity for such an institu-
ton has been frequently adverted to in the
columns of the Dispatch. We believe it
essential to the advancement of the COM
mercial interests of the city, and hope
that the movement now to be inaugurated
may prove every way successful. The call
for meeting tomorrow evening has re-
ceived the signatures of number of our
most energetic and influential men, repre-
senting every branch of trade, and we trust
that their invitation will be promptly and
numerously responded to. Possibly no
other city in the United States of equal
size and Importance is without Board OF
Trade, and we cannot believe that Rich
mond will be content to remain longer
without so valuable an auxiliary to her
trade ard commerce. Let our merchants
see to it that there be full attendance.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-29

A REAL ESTATE DoDGE.-Some eight or
ten months ago, before the real estate
market had become fiat, and when the
completion of the bridge had become a
fixed fact, leading to the impression that
real property in Covington would run up,
" far-sceing" citizen Of our sister city
made dead set upon certain piece, the
value of which he thought would be en-,
hanced by the "bridge." Having ex-
amined it geographically and topographi.
cally, he thought that at $4,000 it would
prove dead bargain. The next thing tc
be done was to find the owner he ex.
amined the records of Kenton county, and
found that George II. Stuart, of New
York, was the man. The name was a
famous one, but it did not occur to him
that it might be the cognomen of an infa-
nous individual. He lost no time, how
ever, but addressed Mr.. Stuart, calling his
attention to the property he owned in
Covington, and asked him if he desired to
sell. The letter reached George II
Stuart in New York, whose keen and prac-
ticed eye soon perceived that, although
he owned no real estate in Kentucky or
anywhere else, there was chance to do
something handsome. Accordingly, he re-
sponded in general terms that he had not
thought of selling, but would like to get an
offer. The correspondence was carried
on for some time, pending which Stuart
doubtless visited Covington to "examine
his property" and finally agreed to take
ST 900 cash. This being considered dead
bargain, in the estimation of our Kentucky
friend, he jnmped at it, and swallowed the
thing, while Stuart gave the deed, got the
money, and returned to his home and wife.
He had for some time been very anxious
to travel in Europe, and with portion OF
the money he bought little home for his
wife in Brooklyn, and left for Paris and
elsewhere. Soon after, our Kentucky friend
found that he had been Victimized-ln
short, that the property he had bought be-
longed to George H. Stuart, of Philadel-
phia. He started to New York to hunt up
the elder Stuart, but found that he had
left to make tour Of Europe, and was
then in Palestine. He employed lawyer,
who waited for the return of Stuart, had
him arrested, advised his client to CON-
promise by taking the Brooklyn house,
worth say 81 500, and give him his freedom
again. Kentucky did it, and now owns
real estate in Brooklyn, New York, instead
of Covington, Kentucky. For obvious rea,
sons we omit names, but will state that
there is no fiction in what we have related'
Cincinnati Price Current.
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The TRUNK RoBBERY.-A white man
named Andrew Jackson appeared before
the Mayor yesterday to answer for carry
ing away from the house Of Edward G.
Tuck a trunk containing two silver
watches, seventy dollars, some dresses, and
a number of valuable papers.
Mr.. Tuck testified that his house had
been robbed on the 18th of August. A
trunk containing the articles above men
toned had been carried off to a place
about quarter of mile from the house,
broken open, the money taken out, and the
other articles left on the spot.
At the request of Mr.. Tuck, the Mayor
decided to send the case to Hanover
county to be disposed of, the robbery hav-
ing been committed in that county.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-29

A "A popular young member
of the Richmond press was rather badly
sold Tuesday by wag. He was told that
the circus performance could not take
place Tuesday night because of the in
ability of the managers to procure lights.
And why not inquired the reporter
with surprise. Because they have lost
their "tapirs," rejoined the wag, accom-
panying the remark with loud guffaw
which plainly showed where the !augl
cama in
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-29
HusBEp IS THE FIDDLE.-It is hard tina

HUsHED IS THE FIDDLE.-It is hard that
a man who is perfectly at home in draw
ing horse hair across feline abdominals
cannot be allowed to do SO undisturbed. A
colored individual named John Il. Jack
son, who is of this class, was not allowed
to crafty his penchant, but was arrested IN
the act of fiddling, and brought before the
Mayor yesterday to answer for stealing
the fiddle from Conrad Feltnar. John was
ordered to go "under the hil," where the
only music that falls on his ears will be the
murmur of Shockoe creek as it ripples and
sparkles over its pebbly bed on its way
through Butchertown.
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hf- RICHMOND TRUNK FACTORY
.-'se In want OF well-made, durable TRUNKS
'- .s' 'hs!r supply at factory prices, and at the
hG- i@s encourage HOME ENTERPRISE. We
i=tfh good assortment OF our own make on hand,
@-a'so make TO order such styles as the purchaser
"rI own convenience. Labor is cheaper here
N'! IN tha Norm, ard materials Just as cheap as
'"e ao!ih- The freight and drayage on ordt-
~''@ a.i7 Ir1hks Will average one dollar apiece
'"e'sTs Tie groht that the northern manufactu-
..' makes, and the cost OF freight and drayage.
80 purchaser can see by the above facts that we
80 enabled to sell HOME MADE TRUNKS for
.''' 'asn northern TRUNKS OF same quality are
-, IL ;Gis market.
'IFAIEIEG.-We also do all kinds OF REPAIR
'''' when, with small outlay, You can save the
.'@He of buying new ones; and while an old
.'nhk Will not look as well as 4 new one, yet 1t
- pe luot as strong as new one. We also fix
~'1As and CONEkS on Trunks.
We nave also our usual large supply OF BOOTS,
,7S - and CATERS OF the latest styles and best
- made expressly for as, all widths and sizes,
'-'@ We are selling much lower than those that
'-s'7t4 to sci! cheap. Our SHOES are made with
-. Eoot or paper.
MARCUS HARRIS i BRO,
No. +3s Broad street, corner Fifth,
and No. sle Main street near Tenth.
"sas Factory at No. las Broad street, corner Of
je Its
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FINE AND Luscious FRUIT.-We yester-
day had a present Of basket of pears
from the garden of Messrs. J. Z. Stans-
bury g. Brother which exceeded any we
have seen this season. In sweetness and
mellowness they could not be surpassed,
while for size and perfectness they were
superior to any we have seen. These gen.
tlemen reside on Brook turnpike. Taking
the fruit they have sent us as q sample,
they must be highly y-skilled and successful
cultivators of fruits. These pears would
grace the finest pomological exhibitions OF
any country. Messrs. S. bring their pears
to market daily.
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r9- 70 FARMERS AND PLASTERS.-
NE DUST Lodi Manufacturing Company
Sc erected extensive mills, and put in new and
-raen,ive machinery, and are ready to supply
t-.olaers with warranted pure article of FINE
ilIE tha. will drill perfectly well In machine,
q. q, .oS rate as coarser bone is sold at. Also,
ARE FLOUR OF BONE, warranted to analyse
i-fi-c'y pure or no sale. Samples sent on receipt
G. ;4rs. cent stamp.
DOUBLE REFINED POUDRETTR.
This is one Of the most forcing and quick-acting
lllGres in the market, and is by far the cheapest
I. composed Of the night soil Of New York city,
81 - which AL impurities have been extracted.
II 4 then deodorized dried, and pulverlzed 10
lr. -Four hundred pounds OF this drilled IN with
7l4a. will bring a hesvy crop on even poor,
m out soil. Price, S?5 per ton. Apply to
THE LODI MANUFACTURING CO.,
68 Cour.Ianat street, New York, or TO
HOOE & WEDDERBURN,
Alexandria, Va.
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In Virginia two hundred gallons of wine
could be made to the acre, which at three
dollars per gallon would make 1t one OF
the most profitable crops that could be
cultivated, while States further south are
still better adapted to the growth of the
grape.-Worh.
General Sheridan has appointed Aristide
Mary, mulatto, to be an alderman OF ne"
Orleans.
Hartford has twenty three insurance
companies, with an aggregate capital OF
$33, 100000.
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OFFICE NATIONAL MINRs,)
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA., :

AuYubt II, IboT.
.Hsssrs. abel, Hancock, Hall, and others:
Gentlemen, kind favor Of the 10th instant
has Just been handed me. In returning thanks for
the kind sentiments expressed therein, 1t gives me
great pleasure to advert to the marked attention
have recsivedfrom all connected with these mines.
assure you the hearty CO. o-operation you have all
accorded me has been highly gratifying, and I
only say that heretofore, 1t will ever be my
chief solictude to do justice alike to employer
and employee, and my every energy will be ex-
erted for the interests Of the company, the comfort
OF the workmen. and the good OF the community.
With sincere wishes for your future welfare, !
am, gentlemen, very respectfully, yours,
JOB ATKINS, Mining Engineer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-29

The HUCKsTER CAsEs.-The continued
case of the hucksters charged with vio
lating the city ordinance by taking stand!
at the Second Market before market hour.
was called before the Mayor yesterday
Colonel Johnson appeared as counsel fol
the accused, and requested their dis
charge. The Mayor refused his request
and commenced the examination of Mr.
Coghlan, whom he decided was guilty O
the offence, and fined him ten dollars.