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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-09-04

| THE CINCINNATI GAZETTE says tnat 1or years past
it has been known that valuable pearls might be
found in the muscle shells OF the Miami river,
which, at times, has been the cause Of consider
able excitement. Occasionally when some one has
been fortunate in hunting these precious articles,
parties would become infatuated with the idea that
they might find a sufficient number in short time
to make them possessors Of vast wealth, and have
thus been led to spend days and even weeks to-
gether in fruitless search. Then again, other
parties without really expecting to be fortunate in
this ine have, by accident, discovered most beau
tiful pearls. Recently this has been tho case with
several gentlemen with whom we are acquainted
On last Saturday three gentlemen, amusing them
selves in the search, discovered pearls which are
said to be worth fifty dollars. We have seen these
specimens, 80 beautiful in shape and color as to
excite the admiration of all who have seen them.
We were informed by the possessor of these that
still another gentlemen, last week, discovered
two, of the value Of forty dollars. From tho above
facts it would seem that the wealth of the Miami
Valley does not consist altogether in the richness
Of the soil for agricultural purposes.
TIE New YORK World says the Chinese immi-
grafton to California is assuming immense pro-
portions. Shiploads of Celestials arrive weekly,
and are rapidly made use of on the railroads and
in the mines and ranches. They Immediately get
such high wages compared with what they have
been in the habit Of receiving at home, that the
renorts thew send back will undoubtedly be the
means Of doubling and quadruping the numbers
to arrive hereafter. Once the tide sets in, where
will It stop? The Californians can get all the labor
thew want from China, but do they care for the
laborers as part of their permanent population?
This is serious question, and should be discussed
and settled now. If this tide OF Chinese Keeps
flowing into the Golden State, nothing can prevent
thousands Of them in time from finding their way
to the South to cultivate cotton.
TIE oRAcULAR Emperor of the French says that
" weak governments often seek to divert public
attention from domestic troubles by fomenting
FOREIGN ousrrels. Has the Napoeonic dynasty
never attempted such an ngly diplomatic feat
Does the Emperor look obliquey toward Aloion
while making this insinuating observation 3d.
what has England done recently to require SUCH
rebuke She has assumed very pacific atttuoe
Of late years toward all complicated continental
questions. Prussia can hardly be considered
weak government in these days. Italy has not
been behaving very badly coward France, whatever
her attitude toward Rome. Belgium may be meant,
but there has nothing transpred to show any
serious disagreement between Belgium and France.
OF course, the Emperor means something, and all
the world will puzzle over the enigma until he acts.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-09-04


desired the eweler found it indispensable to have
fat gold wire drawn and twisted into spring
By this plan real strength is combined with seem
ing frsgiity. The sprg can be taken to pieces BY
the turn Of little button, and worn as separate
sprigs in the hair.
en- DE DREYsE," the Erfurth Gazette states
sshas invented new rifle which throws grenades
or explosive bullets, and which is shortly to be
tried at Spandau. It lis breech loader, on the
systcm of the needle gun and sends the missiles
to & great distance and with extraordinary effect
Its indirect fire against fixed covered targets is
affirmed to produce most surprisineresults. The
grenade, when filed and ready for use, is perfect,
" safe in the pocket, and 30 delicate in its con-
struction that, once it leaves the muzzle Of the
rifle, it will burst in passing through even sheet
of paper. On exploding, the fragments produce
most disastrous effects, scattering over space
of five feet by three The rife is light and easily
handled.
&. st. Louis paper mentions an incident which
occurred in the surveys Of the Iron Mountain
Road in the cypress swamps OF Southeast Mis-
souri, The engineers, having orders to locate
their surveys in connection with the United States
land surveys had occasion to search for the marks
or records made years ago in the swamps. The
land surveyors had marked the results Of their
work by cutting into the body Of tree, levehng
off smooth surface Of the trunk, and engrossing
their records on the tablets thus prepared. The
engineers found the trees CT the old survey, and
recognized the scars Of former cuttings, but to
reach the records were compelled to cut into
the trees again. New wood had grown up over
the old record, completely hiding and protecting
it. But, after cutting into the body down to the
original tablet, they found the surveyors record
as plain and distinct as when first made.
Apropos Of Lord LYTTLEToN and Of his bad writ
ing, which has lately been the subject Of para
graph which has gone the round of the papers, we
ray mention that Lord DERBY writes very neat
but very lady-ike running hand; that Lord PAL
MERsToN wrote boldly and most legiby, with large
round letters and thick up strokes that Mr.. DIS
RAELI writes large and angular running hand );
that Lord RUSSELL writes like lady, but with
small and Informed letters, very much such
hand as that Of the late Sir ROBERT PEEL Lord
LYTToN writes ssyenly and carelessly, and in all
but i!legible manner; Lord HouaHroN writes an
upright scrawl; Mr.. GLADSTONE en- Oxford hand
MIR. BRIeHT in small neat, scholar like characters.
Lord LYSDHuRsr wrote fnc. large and bold,
legible hand; while that OF 1oro BRouaHAM is
fine, large and bold, but wond rfuly difficult to
decipher, apparently ap EXPRESSION Of the impetu-
pusnessness OF the writer's character.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-07-25
Laws OF THE RECENT SESSION OF
CONGRESS-.


The following is the list of laws and reso.
lutions enacted and passed at the recent ses.
sion of Congress:
bill to establish peace With certain hostile in
dian tribes.
bill to carry into effect the convention with
the republic of Venezuela, for the adjustment OF
claims Of citizens of the United States on the gov.
ernment of that republic.
A joint resolution declaring sympathy with the
suffering people of Crete.
An act making appropriations to supply de-
fciencies in the appropriations for contingent
expenses Of the Senate of che United States for
the fiscal year ending June 30, and for other pur-
poser.
A joint resolution authorizing the extension
OF mail steamship service between China and
Japan.
An act to establish certain post roads
An act for the relief of Malinda Harmon of the
county OF Green and State of Tennessee, widow of
Jacob Harmon.
An act for the relief of certain soldiers and sail
ots therein designated.
:. A joint resolution authorising the Secretary OF
the Navy to admit to examination Maurice Rice
Evans, for admission to the Naval Academy in
September next.
An act supplementary to IN act entitled Gan net
to psovide for the moro efficient government of the
rebel States" passed on March 2, 1857, and the
act supplementary thereto, passed March %, 1867
A Joint resolution Of the House to carry into
effect the several acts providing for the more
efficient government of the rebel States.
The folio wing bill did not become a law, by the
refusal Of tho the President to sign 1.-THE nd.
journment Of Congress preventing its veto: A bill
to secure equal rights In the District Of Columbia
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-07-25

PRESIDENT JoHHsoE's last Veto Message
places himself in the position Of . Rebel
Chief, seeking, BY the aid of his position, to
place the principles and the policy for which
the rebels plotted and fought, in the ascend
ant in this country. Against him, on this
issue, are ell the GsnsrAls of any note, who
led our armies 70 victory in the war for the
Union; all the soldiers with insignificant ex-
ception, who perillsd heii lives to sustain
the Governnsnt; al The loyal members Of
Congress, and the countless hosts of loyal
people throughout the country.
But in the face Of this Andrew johnson
threatens the people that he will nullify the
laws OF the land, assume dictatorial power,
and seek to render the cause of the South,
which failed under the leadership of JEFF.
Davis, grand success under the champion.
ship of A. johnson.
Ii he but dares to attempt it the people
will make final and speedy end of the strue.
gle for Union and liberty, by a lesson
which traitors, renegades and usur.
pers, will not soon forget. The people
are not in temper to be trifed with much
longer BY the obstinate old fool and tyrant
who fills the Presidential Chair, and the tools
whom he has paid by lucrative appointments
to do his bidding.
Reconstruction must go forward, and if the
President attempts again to set aside the
authority Of Congress, and nullify the laws Of
the land, and place Grant and Sherman and
their companions in arms, under the surveil-
lance of the petty rebel officials of the South,
he will learn that free people know how to
vindicate the principles and the institutions,
winch tney nave uercnoru ana malnta,nva ..
such immense cost
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LETTER FROM THE COUNTRY.

That unwonted and delighted GOODNESS or
day and night that ruled through the earlef
part of the present harvest season, has be-
come traditional now. The dog days are as
serhng their coming. In consequent oozness
and general languor there is little Indictment
at this present, dear GATE, to a correspond
ent's labor garruious communicatlveness
Nor comes there inspiration from our rurtl
surroundings. Fields are fruitful now OF
grain, that in the rhythmic measures of poetic
description would inevitably be golden, but
they are not fruitful of topics for newspaper
writing. As we look, too, from our shelter
over those aforesaid fields, the visible mantle
of vibrating undulatory heat that rests upon
them, is eloquent in suggestions to keep in
the shade. We purpose doing it Broad
acres Of auriferons stubble, and some. other
ferrous meadows, sound we'll in Wordswortbian
or Tennysonian stanzas, but in the plain prose
of every day life, when the mercury stands
in the neighborhood of 1ooo, which i. gener,
ally does " out there they are bores and
perspiring infections. They shall not tempt
us farther. d
Yesterday was Sabbath. Being Sabbath
we went to church-no, to meeting. None
OF your sombre, heated, oven-like churches
of brick and mortar and sopori6c pews. An
ancient sanctuary" Gods FIRST temple, y &C.
cordins 10 Bryaut--a grove. Boards laid on
logs, out in the woods, for benches, and a
goodly crowd of good people. Services q,
nine o'clock, and At eleven o'clock, and then
pic>nic dinner, and services again At two
o'clock and at FIVE. That's pleasant phase
of worship that your city folks are debarred
from. Sensible, practical preaching, too,
with IN occasional over>plainness of speech.
But our ministerial friend followed no admi,
rable authority, although found in high guar.
tiers, when in comparing the sin wrecked
simmer to the ship-wrecked mariner, he rep
resented the drowning sailor as earnestly
praying to be brought to terra .fynaar 1t
requires great stretch of the imagination to
Conceive of a drowning man as quoting Latin
IN bus prayers. If one should do it-well
he'd better drown. Why win we be captious,
however, and pass unnoted ninety nine praise. |
worthy things, toearp at the one whore there
may be room for carping7 But What c.retb |
your man Of the scalpel for all sb.,. sound
and healthy iimbsf Il not this diseased On.
that attracts him rather? These were ~.
haws in . sermon fun of good sense and sound
counsel.
w qait ~ fields, and those Sabbath ser>
vicssin The grove. Achance page Of Emer-
- shall divert NJ 70 political topics. Il was
. qaaEt9 Of century go, whsa Clay and
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-07-25

A RoMANce OF THE Wharf.-The Milwaukee
Wisconsin, works up quite story about 9
Milwaukee soldier in the FIRST regiment,
named Lyman, who was struck with spent
ball Il, the battle of Falling Waters, and land
up for a few days, when he was tendcrly
nnrsed by young Virginia girl Of fifteen. i,sr
whom be. formed quite an attachment, which
was recirrocated, she being strongly Union
in her feelings She was an orphan. howev-
err, end her guardian told her that the day she
married Lyman he would give her property
have patiently waited, however, visiting oc,
cas,cnaly, and frequently exchanging letters,
md at last the young lady has reached her
2lst birthday, and is beyond her guardians
power. and young Lyman has gone to Vir.
ginia to claim his long promised bride.
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The Washington Library Company,

In order that the benevolent object forth this cir
cular may successfully d, have Issued We
series f
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which put subscription at prices much below their
retail vaine.
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-07-25

MaNlMrlAN.-The Queretaro Esponza
states that Minister Romero, at Washington,
secured the order for the execution Of Maxi.
milian. against the strong inclination of Jua-
req towards clemehcy. 1t also publishes the
foiloSDne letter from Macmillan to his wife !:
" Ny beloved Carlotta:
8 If God permit that your health get bet.
ter. and you should read these few lines. you
will learn the cruelty with which fate has
stricken me since your departure for Europe
1ou took along with you my heart; but my
good fortune why did not give heed TO
your voice? So many untoward events, so
many sudden blows have shattered all my
hopes, so that death is but happy deliver.
ance, not AN agony to me- | shall die glori
ously-like solder-hke q King, van
pushed, but not dishonored. IL your suffer.
ings are too great. and God should call you
soon to join, shall bless His divine hand,
which has weighed so heavily upon us.
Adieu. adiea. Your poor MAX.
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Nhsh shsJiAs - ~ u = s !, slv,,, 60.
- - allsssa-as Aass - ssssats. ) paizisn
sesaA - -. sSsssas -, 1872 -
ltats - aaa1le aeeess1 - $500 -
ssIs4 - - - n6o111flBS 010kA0G M
1na3 Ne s.aasss ~ ~ d11lsAa1ul 49, 49,
tees ~ ssuesA, Aeysxw 80, y A1pltkg saeAl
Ssfns baeK - tualf assstats, -
~ tssssle t1ssAs,s 49,. n. sssess
~ ssasss. sssssiss fto. dyspepsa srislssssisn u
any fsf., sAsissA e The rake Of tAsir evn bely
- nerta comfort, 70 n, j Ladies Of the most Asat
cate eonsataon testify - harmless and iss rsstosa
tivs psppsstiM- Phycans svsryvhsrs disgnsted With
b adtltsrased liquors Of commerce, describe II the
aATEsr AND MOTT RHLIABLs
III oashios IL s6ss = ars isstantAnsess II doss
not require ~esks q dosing before III virtues real
SD Thousands 1T down 70 their meals devoid Of
tA s4aisg baaasss sthAs sst. Tie BOD shaa forced
i.as - Stomach ldss DDsseivs hxm. Instssd Of
sTsssssisS the syst.s n sas..ds variety Of all
menss, which end in confirmed dyspepsia.
H0eTHTrERs STOMACH BITrERs
taken regularly before meals Will prevent all this
jy23dAW
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-07-25

TIE Senate, the other day, rejected
LAmon, Of Illinois, the rogue, rascal and rem
egade, who figured u Marshal in the District
Of Columbia some years ago, during Mr.. Lin.
COLTS Administrators, TO The great Disgust Of
loyal and honest men. -
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-07-25

LoCM AdENlS WANTED throughout the VI btAte6.
The Association have appointed Receivers, MesrS.
GEORGE A. COOKE co whose we'll Known integr-
~ and business experience will be sucis guarantee
thatthe money ntrusted to them will be promptly ap
piled to the purpose stated.
PHrLApnPHIA, Pa, May 20, 1857.
10 he o@ee,s and kenbos Of Tie Washington Ltbvasy
o., N. s. READ, Secretary.
Gentlemen -On receipt your favor OF the 18th inst
notifying Of our appointment Receivers for your
Company, took the liberty submit copy Of your
Charter with pan Of your enterprise u the highest
legal authority Of the State and having rceved his ia
vorabie opinion in regard to it, legality and uympathi
ling With the benevolent object Of your Association viz
the education and maintenancs Of the orphan children
ofour soldiers and saors at thsl Riverside Institute We
have concluded to eocept the trust and our best
Efforts to promote % worthy an object.
Respectfully, yours, Ac,
aRo A COOKE AGO.
Address al letters and uross~ 10
GEO. A. COOKE = CO.. DankeRb,
- south Third Street. Philadelphia p,
Aecsv. 1br the Warrington library @.
jye1seAsv1ns
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-07-25
HAIR DYE.

This splendid Hair Dye Is the best in the world The
only true and perfect DyeHarmless, Reliable, Instapta
neous No disappointment. No ridiculous tints Nat
ural Black Brown Remedies the III effects OF Bad
Dyes Invgorates the hair leavng It soft and besuti
Others re limitations and should be avoided Gold
BY all Druggists and Perfumers Factory 81 Barclay
street New York. fdec17 dAw1y
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-07-25

HsnEzwAr, who is worth Eve millions Of
dollars, ind i doubtless NE richest man in
New England. u now . patient in IN Insane
Asylum.
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THE RIVERSIDE INSTITUTE

Situate Riverside Burlington County New Jersey Is
ipunded for the purpose atuisously educating the
sons Of deceased soldiers and seamen OF the United
states.
The Board OF Trustees consists of the following we'll
known citizens of Pennt yvsna and New Jersey
HON. B. WILLIAM MANN,
District Attorney, Philadelphis, Pa
HON LEwIS r. BR1nMALL,
Ex-Chief Coiptr S Mint, and Recorder Of Deeds
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
HON. JANIS NJ. scOvEL, New Jersey.
HON. " W. WARE New Jersey.
HENRY GoRAAE. Esq,
Agent Adam Express, Philadelpha, Pa
J. II. coz, Esq Of Joy, Coe Co., Philadelphia.
TREASURY DEpARfAksr, wAsHIseTox, D. c., April IS,
1857 -fnhee Of internal Revenue Having rset ived
satisfactory evidence that the proceeds Of the
conducted by the " Washington Library Company will
be devoted TO charitable permission hereby grant
ed said Company TO eonduct such enterprise exempt
from all CHARGE whether from speois tax other duty
E. A, ROLLINS Commissioner. Il
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TO MARRY OR NOT TO MARRYg

Serious Reductions for Young Men,
Essays Of the Howard association, the Physiological
Eor Abuses and Diseases induced by ignorance OF Ma
lures Laws the first age Of man sent In sealed let
ter snvsopes free Of chaigs. Address Dr. J. sKILLIN
HOUGHToN, Howard Association. Philadelphia Pa
may24 dAw3nos
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-07-25
Baby's rot the whsoping Cough

A. every plump, pretty bsby-the very image Of it,
mother-aluays has time other during his be-
byhoods experience. II the mothsr-and what mother
does notfvshes to her child much needless suf
fsrng. and At the time Insure speedy she
will procure bottle Of DR.. j. " Poanda white
Pine Compound and give according to directions. The
price y only 81 co. and It be procured It ali drug
sists dkvlv
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-07-25
THEO. f. WURTS,
ENGINEER & SURVEYOR,
Of9fce cor. 21 4. Min. Eeok,,L

MILL make Geological, Typographical and Land
w Surveys; Report on mineral property Plan Me
chanicai WORKS; superintend the establishments of
Mines and Metallurgical and Chemical WORKS. Assay
'seio&c. Japrled3m
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-07-25

butchers lightning Fly-Killer will Ger
tAinly exterminate these pests, its is perseversd
In. Beware Of bogus Fly-paper, which some dealers
keep because they get It nearly nothing. Don't
be swindied. Ask for DUTcHERs, which 10 sold b
all live Druggists. (may26dAw
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For Sale,

FORTY ACRESsof good farming land,
80 acres we'll fenced, and IN good state OF cultva
ton, s sores Of good timber land, and nice young
chard good frame dwelling house. x30 good cistern
and stable Situate about s11 or miles from the city.
Enquire of WIN. FULTON
Add Real Estate Agent.
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Fer sale.

lN0R 6ALE-Lots and 8, block III, corner VI *.
change and Twelfth streets, containing two story
brick DWELLING will reet for 500 Per year. Will be
sold on reasonable terms. inquire OF P. +. LOMAX
Esq., or WIN FULTON
aprl6 Real Estate Aren't Mo- 81 Mem street
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For sale.

IN one of the most desirable localities in
the city ouestory brick dwelling house, with four
rooms and cellar. Lot 00xlt8 feet well ncsd con
tanning number Of fruit trees and good we'll Of w.
ter. Enquire OF WM FULTON
Hpxd Neat Eatate 4cent
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How to obtain Shares and En-
cravings.

Send orders to by mail, enclosing from 81 to SO,
either by Post Office orders In registered letter.
our risk, Larger amounts should be sent by draft
EXPRESS
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-07-25

nTIhe highest price paid for CORN, RYE. SHIP
Once hAiA Street. or ct the GfbbonsvIls Distiilsrv