The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-17
Ius IT. Madison TfoiadSalsr says


1.-The GAZE CRY, Of Thursday. OF last
gret to see, ia relation to the Fort Madison
and Burlington Railroad. We rejoice in the
prosperity Of keokuk, and the prospect Of
all the railroads and bridges, and We think
that majority OF her citizens are willing t.
live and let live
We did not, Oh. friend Of ours, write the
article in The unfrisndiy spirit you sug.
gsst. We haven't any manner Of objection
to direct railroad connection with Buring-
tonic tina, road being built. But the road
to Nj. Pleasant is the project that keokuk
has on The tapis now, and We don't favor
putting j. aside for any other project.
THE finest set Of steamers that ply the
waters of the Mississippi are those owned
and controlled by the Northern Line Packet
Company. FROM St. Louis to ST. Paul We
could get unanimous and hearty endorse.
ment of this assertion, because the company
has established for itself reputation which
it would BE- well for others 10 emulate Who
are graspng after the patronage Of the pub.
lie. This company has been in existence for
some years, and We have YET TO hear of sin
gle complaint against its management, add
the high esteem with which it is held BY ship
psrs and the travelling public, is wholly owing
to the well selected class Of officers and men
In its employ. At its head stands Thos. B.
Rhodes, the President of the line, with his
fine executive ability and Western perseve,
rance, who iufuses his afabls and business
like spirit into the army of employees he has
under his control. OF the boats of this line
We have heretofore spoken quite often Thei,
management, is the theme OF public common
dation, and We can, safely recommend them
to the favor Of those who can appreciate
comfort, speed and good attention on voy
agent in this city, A. Brown, Esq, will 1t,
tend to any business that yon may wisn te
sntruss to the Northern Line.
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CHlrs.-Opsra tickets went OF .iike BIO,
cakes yesterday ......We'vs had no rain il
shis region for weeks. Ali the private els
terms are nearly empty......Ths Medical Col.
lege, with . large class, is now in full blast
...All citizens feel proud OF HE new ant
tas,efal'y arranged rOst.of6ce 49,. No.wi.h
standing the lovnsss of the river, The packets
both above and below succeed in maxim,
their regular ,ripe--s sfta. convenience I,
shippsrs and the travelling public. - As Val
ley road 10 crowded with business ........ Som,
philosopher says "if . man besias life . FRS
Lieutenant in his family, be need never lool
for promotion" ......... The maa who advert
sss always dsah honestH With Ais pssrses
therefore, Tor honest and liberal dealers scsr
the advertising pages Of the CARS CirT
........0o to church to-day, and In the nam,
Of civilization DO noa loanss around III
street corners, aud have the epithes "com
mon loaisr' attached TO your .elasasssr. 49,.
How many fast young fellows have, on thei,
deatA-bsds, found out the truth Of josh Bill.
ing's proverb, men live TO rips old aes b
keeping green" .....A young lady At the posi-.
omos, last evening, was heard to ny 10 1
friend that the weather was sshunk-a-don,'--
not IN elegant, but m expressive sam Minis
mp Of the glories Of our Indian Summer.
The coal trade Of the cily is brisk, - oar peo-
pie are eow purchasing their suppliss for III
long winter .sknoeking ss the deos. ''.......
Hogs, 10 droves, daily pass thesaeh o..
ass1lp foe he. daughter psos = ~ lowss
poesspa Of the city. WhsA III neeeasy u
~ tAunnepster esta dows amoae he lowe
aeusH aheso siJl s. ~ usual activity q I'll
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