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KEEP 1T IN MIND.

A Democratic speaker in Keokuk a few
evenings ago affirmed thas the doctrine Of
Blair's letter vas the real and only issue. We
don't refer to this because It was novel or ex-
ceptional. This speaker was butannouncing
the controlling purpose and spirit Of the De-
mocracy in this campaign. Blair has de-
clared it, Seymour has declared it; what
shall Democratic speaker, and the small fry
politicians everywhere do but follow their
leaders and echo their battle cry?
Wade Hampton says he helped make the
platform He wrote tbs declaration in it that
the reconstruction acts are unconstitutional
and void. He says the delssatss st tho New
York Convention pledged thsmsslvss to eas>
~ that declaration into ,fan eject. They
pledged themselves to overthrow IN that hes
49, wvfA ~r svsvsssr sotiu1.
Wade Hampton, Toombs, Cobb, Wise, For.
rest and every Southern rebsl Democrat are
trying to carry the South for Seymour and
Blair on the express ground Of this expressed
purpose Of the Democracy.
1t makes no difference, that these acts have
bee1duly passed in formity with the re-
quirements Of the Constitution and are laws.
1t makes no difference, that the executive
department of the Government, by the proc
iama,ion of Secretary Seward, has recog-
nizsd the tact that these acts are the law Of
the land. 1t makes no difference, that the
Supreme Court, by the recent charge of Chief
Justice Chase in Virginia, has given its
sanction to the validity Of these laws.
1t makes no difference that under them the
States have resumed their relations to the
Government, that the machinery Of recon
struction is being rapidly removed, the army
Invested Of authority in civil matters and re-
duced to peace basis. 1t makes no differ
ence that now, unless the chivalry are deter,
mined to have nothing but Rebel Govern
ment in the South, those States and the whole
country could now have peace, and the pros
perity that~would follow proper and indus-
trial peace. The Democracy say that all
these things matter not The Southern reb-
ell Democracy demand that all that has been
done shall be undone. The Northern De.
thpsinSy HiS0sC tuCusSSl tHht Tue wishes OIL
these Rebels shall be Law to the whole party.
The Southern chaps claim that they mean
that with Democratic success everything that
has been done in reconstruction shall be I'M
done, and the Rebels regain all they have
lost. The Northern Democracy say, yea,
Masters! and promise humble compliance.
The Rebels say that with the success of Sew.
mour and Blair, they mean to drive the North
ern men thatare in the South from Southern
soil; the compliant Northern Democracy sav.
yea, Masters! The Rebels. with Albert Pike :,
Their head, SAY that with the election Of sey-
mour and Blair, they viii shoot any North>
ern man that attempts to cross their borders;
and the submissive Northern Democracy still
respond, yes, Mastersi
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tho TWsday preced Fl the eneral eFOaf
! tsessSf .p@as IL, /,
- NM Mn Nm ShslY finnish tn ne bbSrd N rrpi

try Of their respective townships, ten days before
such election. duly certified copy Of the corrected
registry forthe last preceding general election,
4 nesting Of raid board, 70 be held at the usual
place Of meeting, when they shall proceed 10 cor
rect and perfect said registry provided in this
act.
Approved April 8, 1865.
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Ala heir hearts q wsll = ints1lssts, -
sposded . his patriotic alIssiors - - ~
70 the soldiers and loyal citi1 3
scatbins dShunciaticDs u 10 -
Copperheads, Who bsvs conbil p ~!
the var for the Union fail1se
Il. verdict 81 tho battle 4 II, - -
Revolutionary War for the restoratic e
Rebsl supremacy.
he demolished Clagets's posisiA 49, e.
ssEatad stheAhan1it1 $500 :
the batteries Of Biz own statements 1n'
himss1 "a exnit1sd bic Inconsistencies %
univer,ol xidicale RI eanf1n nfnsa-....
The Republicans xsfe 50on relieved OF
~ .esx5 = E<ess6t otshas ysu6 knaiis5
date, and long before be reached the close g
his speech they were confident and jub'Ispf'
over his power on the stump and the ease
with which he met and oyercame the areue
ments Of the old played politician sset pn
Cl.ee.,s ssjsi.dsr ~ -nss esbr4 bis
friends much comfort, natter attempting TO
parry the force Of some humorous personal
illusions Of McCrary, and proclaiming him>
self . better friend Of the negroes, u half .
dozen Of whom sat near him. the speaker
became involved in the mazes Of has plan Of
paying the bonds Of the Government, BY the
issue Of FIVE hundred millions Of additiodsl
Qreenbacks. The crowd saw not only thai
this food Of greenbacks would demoralizs the
already deprecated paper currency, but thai
the schssas invoked - s1di6unseD thesb ur
den Of tasation, anounia4 y 0sef 1--WE hun
bred millions year. Tho Democracy OF Var
Buren, county were not seskingto double u,
amount Of taxation, and had right to fee
that that was not the feast to which thei
leaders had invited them.
Clagett's compliments to the negroes, AM
his earnest assertion Of their rights and IN
terests, and his superior regard for them
followed by his scheme Of taxation to th
amount Of FIVE hundred millions Of dollar
per annum over aud above, get the Democ
| raey Of Van Bureh bsdk. and dansed tier
to hang their heads in diseha and deipai'
SO that Clagetts promise to call again an
make them another speech, was received
almost sulky silence by the very much ve1e
Democracy Of old Van Buren,.
The entire effects Of the discussion was II
spring and encouraging to the Republicans
and they left satisfied, cheerful and triumph
ant; while the Democracy not only locke
dissatisfied and discouraged, but some |
them expressed very unfavorable opinions
Clagett i'd geaersi while oahers ssa6ssa he
verdict 70 the Discussion they had just hstei
ed to, and confessed that McCrary was to
4 much for him.
i If Clagstt does not break down and lea,
the field, We predict that this debating tot
over the District. vii .demoralize his force
injure bis party irremedisbly, and utterly d,
stroy his reputation IS politician and stun
speaker forever.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-08-19
PRICES:

Hoohands German Bitters per 90
80. half dozsi...,.... 10
hoehend's Gernan Tonic pnt up In quart bottles so
. ~ bottle half dozen for ....- ......... SO
NDo not forget to examine veil the article you bay
In order TO get the genuine
y For Sale by All Druggists and De aIers
Of R.ediciAes.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-08-19
TWines and COrdage.

d s MEsEROLE, 204 Lake stree fGarden and Fiel,
L Seeds. Seed Sewers and Garden Drills, Agent fc
Wakeheld's Corn Planters Sen DIOR Catalogue
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NOTICE.

Isl we'll established fact that fully bali Of the
female portion OF CUR population seldom
in the enjoyment of good health, or, to use
lsnsuid. devoid Of ali energy
have % appetite.
TosAfs raas Of persons the Bttsrs or the Tonic
especially commended.
WEAK AND DELICATE CHILDREN
Are made By the either Of these remedies
They will cure every OF MARASMUS without fail.
Thousands Of certificates have accumulated In the
hands Ut the proprietor but will allow of the pub
LEGATION OF but few. These IL will be chs ed
II note and, such standing that they must be be-
lieved.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-08-19
seed store.

~ B.BR0wN 4 CO Manufacturer. Our skeins al {
". the heaviest and best offered to the ade. Send
for illustrated catalogue, 90 Kingsbury Street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-08-19
l.ersOns .Hdramcea ial Eife

And feeling the hand Of time weighing heavily upon
Them With all its attendant ills, viii find in the Of
BI TIERS the TONIC elixir that will ins.ill
life their re%tore in energy
and ardor Of ynuthful DAYS trj up their shrupk
FORMS AMI give health and happiness TO their emai
irg yeap
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-08-19

mr. Judge Of Circuit COURT
JOHN B. DRAYER. Of Henry County.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-08-19

UTAYDEE & KAY, Carriage Goods, saddlery Hard
ware, l. ather Hubs, spokes. and bent Carriage
Wolk, rings Axles Bolts, and Ma'ieable Iron. Is
Inka
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-08-19
Vinegar Works.

DKUssING's Pure Cider Vinegar; warranted Pure.
! and to preserve Pickles. strong and paatabe; larg-
est wof ks in the United States; established ls4s
CO PRUSsING, 339 and 81 State Fl.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-08-19
Naddlery Harnware.

DuRPLE. Green aud Ned Koonng States The O
l. honse in the West keeping large supply; prasti
skaters furnished Whitacre Raymond, ls6 Washing
Street
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-08-19
DEBILITY.

Resulting from any Cause Whatever;
PROSTRATION OF THE SYSTEM,
induced by Severe Labor, Hardships,
Exposure, Fevers, etc.
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Paper.
sadllery Hardware.

NTccAsN & FITCH, 12a senih Wa street, Whole
Isl saleDeaars in Coarse and Fine Wrapping Papers
iwipss and Paper Bags Of every description.
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GEN. U. 5. GRANT,
or ILLINOIS.
ron VICE PRESIDENT,
SCHUYLER COLF.41.
on INDIANA.

PnEsuDrsT1AB ELEoTons.
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.amless Thin BE skc ms

II AfDES KAY, - aud a Lake street. Manuiac-
turers and Dealers in Leather, Carriage Goods and
Saddlery Hardware
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-08-19
Oils. Paints and GLASS
Roofing Materials.
Roofing states.

XNHiTAcRE RAYMOND, Plastic Slate Re
w siete, Fet ard mp. Roofing and sheating
Coal Tar, Pitch, Paints, Obs, ls6 Washington street
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-29
ss ssx Vol. 20, NO. II.
The Code in Iowa,

The Oskoloosa Herald tells a good
joke about duel at Eddyyille a
young student residing in Eddyville,
feeling that u certain young clerk
had grossly insulted his fairhaired
honor, after being encouraged b
some fun-seekers, felt that blood
alone would wipe out the stain. By
the way, he bad never smelt any
blood, and knew not what it was,
even though snuffed afar off, Well,
he challenged, which was prom pity
accepted. little to the Students dis
may, seconds and surgeons chosen,
and the time fixed at O'clock last
Friday night place, the bottom land
across the river from town. Let US
here remark it was all understood,
with all but the student, that the pts
tolls were to be loaded with naught
but powder The hour approached ;
the parties wendell their way toward
the rendezvous. In the meantime
the challenger had time to think it
over, and he concluded it would be
deucod awkward 10 have the blood
Of a fellow man upon his head, and
more so 10 have his blood spilled by
another mans hand. BY the time
he arrived at the appointed place, he
was in a forgiving mood. He felt
that he had wronged the clerk and
wished to apologize, but none would
be taken, and after many useless de-
lays and much knee shaking. he was
put in position, and the words one,
two, called, but just hero the prin-
cipal got very sick and threw up his
supper, and swore be would not fight.
His second quoted whole columns and
pages about honor, and disgrace, but
all no go. Principal wouldn't come
TO time SO the second took his place,
the word was given, the pistols crack
ed, and down fell the second with the
cry, I'm killedv With yell of rage
the other principal hon made dash
at the challenger, who seeing, as he
his second weltering in
gore, struck a beeline Tor town, leap
ing over all distractions, clearing the
fence at the bridge at one bound, and
like quarter horse. L is
supposed that heavy dew must
have fallen, as his pants were hung
out to dry next day"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-29
The Homestead Act.

TIE Democratic party were never
IN favor OF the benifcent Homestead
law, which enables any poor man to
select a quarter section of the best
public lands, and by residing on it a
short time become the owner il fee
simple, without money and with>
out price, except the cost of sur
vey. The Democratic party bitter
ly opposed the enactment of the
Homestead law but as often as they
defeated it, the Republicans in Con-
gress brought it up again and urged
its passage. The Republicans fnal.
~ forced it through Congress in the
session of 1860; but Democrat
President vetoed it. The Republic
cans then waited until Mr.. Lincoln
was inaugurated, when they passed
it again, and the new President
cheerfully signed it; and thus it be-
came the law of the land, after a
long struggle against the Democratic
party.
Since its enactment tens of thou>
sands of poor men, both native and
foreign born, have secured home
steads and are becoming thrifty aud
Independent farmers, each with his
100 acres of land
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-29

Hazel GREEN.-Brown, of the Ga,
lena Gazette, lately visited Hazel
Green, and reported as follows for his
paper:
"The new Fair Grounds are now
fenced in, and buildings are being
erected preparatory to the Fair, which
il to commence on Wednesday, the
23d inst, and continue three days
The grounds contain eleven acres
The race track is in splendid condi-
ton. and our Hazel Green friends are
expecting successful Fair.
The mines of Crawford, Mills Il Co.
have opened out well, and are re-
turning the owners a handsome re.
ward for their patient labor and great
outlay of money in running up the
level which drains the diggings.-
They are now taking out an average
of six thousand pounds--or nearly
$500 worth of mineral per day. The
finest specimen of mineral we ever
saw was taken from these diggings.
The "chunIS" weighs 5S7 pounds, car
be seen in the store Of Crawford,
Mills & Co. 1t will probably he ex-
bibited at the coming Fair in Ga
lena"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-29
New YORK. Sent. %.


The Tfibune'S Atlantic special says
of the Camilla riot: When near the
town the Republican speakers were
met by rebels mounted and armed,
who warned them not to go into the
town. They went on and were met
by the sheriff and by the company
who informed them that the people
would not allow a radical to speak in
Camilla. They persisted, however,
and on reaching the Court House
they and their friends were assaulted
by the mob. Colonel Pierce is dan
gerousIy shot, Captain Murphy is
badly hurt, and many more of the
Republicans were killed and wound
ed. a large majority of the Repub>
licans were colored men, who. obedi>
.ent to Governor Bullock's proclama-
ton of the 14th instant, had left
their arms at home. Official reports
place the number of killed and
wounded at so. These outrages are
being perpetrated all over the State.
Governor Bullock sent strong mes,
sage TO the, Legislature, this after
noon, accompanied by an official re-
port of the District from Major How
ard, United States, commanding the
Sub District, recommending the
Legislature 10 call on the President
for troops to suppress instructions
ami enforce the laws of the State
A resolution was offered in each
house calling on the President to
furnish sufficient military force to
preserve the peace, &C., but it wa,
voted down in both houses, and the
Governors message referred where
il will lie buried.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-29
- -DnExz-------
A Hard Hit.

Parson Nasty should go to the
capital of Georgia on a tour of in
vestigation. 1t is evident that the
special popularity of Confederit X
Roads is in danger From the fol-.
lowing extract Of colored Senators
speech, Harrison, OF Hancock, in the
Legislature, i. is evident that Po-
gram and McPelter have been abroad.
Mr.. Harrison, colored, of Hau-
cock, said that he was a citizen Of
Georgia, and the constitution of
Georgia gave citizen the right to
hold office. He never had yet come
to the conclusion that he was inferi.
or to q white man. lie said he did
not know exactly to what race he
did belong. If you all will go down
to Hancock county will show you
just as pre.tyss women there, who are
my cousins and aunts, as now sits
in yon gallery, (pointing to the Ia
dies.(
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-29
r1gaThe Now York Herald. of tn

e@ The Now York Herald, OF the
10th, discussing the Maine question,
says
Although the democra's could
scarcely have hoped TO carry Maine,
they labored hard for the moral effect
OF reduction il the republican ma
jority but the decision is so positive
ly against them that they must be
very willfuily blind if they can find
any comfort III it. Maine indicates
that popular instinct has taken the
full measure of he democracy. Dem
ocraiic principles and purposes have
been judged, not by the guarded
phrases of careful party writers, nor
10y the nice Legations of the party
platform, but 10y such utterances as
that spontaneous and thoroughly
genuine "utbnrst with which Wade
Hampton gloried on his return from
the nominating convention to his
home in South Carolina Such ut
terances were felt TO be sincere by
the people, jealousIy watched every
act OF The returning Southcrners de
NAL only decpened their effect by
keeping attention fixed upon them,
and the nation has determined that
Seymour is only put in the front OF
the party as disguise and cover to
men who hold resolutely to the views
Of Hampton, Cobb and Toombs."
The Herald then goes on to say
that the next war OF races and the
civil rebellion disguised by the dem
ocratic party to clotho themselves
with power in the future is to be the
grandest failure On record. Says the
n. Y. Herald, Gen. Grant is TO be
elected and the country insured q
century of peace and prospery."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-29
ra- The Mineral Point Tribnne

Ike L Dts l. WIN LFtUHUC IT.
ports the following singular and sad
case of accidental shooting in the
town of Mineral Point MIR. Geo.
Johnson, Of Belm mt. being on visit
at the residence of VIM. Murrish, had
been amusing the children by music
on violin. Becoming tired from
playing. hestopped and threw himself
upon lounge, when little boy in
sisted on his continuing the music,
which he declined to do. The boy
then sportively threatened to shoot
him if be did not play, and taking a
shot gun from the room, not supposed
to be loaded, pointed il at Johnson
and pulled the trigger. The gun
proved to be loaded, and full charge
Of shot was thrown into the side OF the
unfortunate young man, from the et-
fects Of which he died on the follow
ing MOI ming, notwithstanding the eff
forts of medical skill t. save his life
This is another warning against The
leaving of fire arms within the reach
of children, or permitting them tc
handle them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-29
Who is he 2

Along the principal streets almost
every evening, can be seen an ole
man walking SLOWLY along and play
ing the saddest and most melancholy
airs on little instrument whose vi
brations can scarcely he heard doz
en- steps away. He is . very old man,
and his clothing is ragged and dirty.
Everybody knows be seeks charity,
and frequently nickle is dropped in
his hat. But very few know that he
has a history. That melancholy face
was once lighted by genius the hand,
now so feeble, was once cunning in his
art. He has been composer and
musician, whose compositions are ia
miiar in every household in the
country. He appears not to feel his
present humiliation be only regrets
that the days of his triumph are over,
and that for him flames breath is but
an empty bauble. His life is an IL
lustration Of the truth that flame is
but an empty word. "-Ne,o Orleans
Picayune
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-29

MAINE LAW IN LCNDoN.-Many
the attempts and summary the fails
ures to establish an excise law in
London similar to that of New York.
The cockneys regard all such legisla-
ton as aimed exclusively st the poor,
and such hullabaloo among the Gus.
toners OF the calf an 'alt' cellars
and gin palaces have been raised that
the authorities have not dared to risk
a repetition of the riotous scenes.
The argument is, that the right to
get drunk is inalienatle and God Civ.
en- that excise laws only reach the
poor, IL rich having the means to
get drun. 1t home and when they
like. There may be ''summat" in il.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-29
Nrw Yong SENT 22


The Ku Klux are said to have in
vaded New Jersey. For some time
mysterious warnings with symbolic
cards, daggeis, bloody heads and cof-
fihs have been received by radical
members of tbs military companies,
threatening them with death, but no
notice was taken of them, except as
series of stupid jokes. On Sunday
night, however, Lieutenant Bynner,
Of Co. H, New Jersey rifle corps,
was Knocked down by slug shot in
kearney, and when found was insen-
sibIe Near him was pistol with
Ku Kiux hierogIiphics. and as evi
dence OF the Khan. The police are
now on the track of the mysterious
marauders.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-29
es-The income of the Prince of

@-The income of the Prince of
Wales, which amounts to $500, 900
per annum, is too small for his expen-
SEES, and he proposes to ask for an
increase from Parliament. The peo-
pie of England, however, both Libe-
raj and Conservative, seem to think
that the public treasury is sufficient>
ly burdened already, The Queen
receives 81 915, 900 a year, the Prince
of Wales 100000, the Duke of Ed
inburg SIS, 900, tho Grown Princess
of Prussia $4,000, Princess Louise
Of Hesse $4,000, the Duchess of
Cambridge 100000, (besides $4,000
as commander in>chief). Besides all
these, the Duchess of Mecklenburg-
Streliez Duchess of Comhridge's
eldest daug hter), receives $4,000 a
year, the Princess of Teck $25, 600.
Ten there the younger children of
the Queen still to DO provided for,
and the Prince of Wales children.
Taking this amount of near three
million dollars in gold, the English
people, with their heavy debt and
heavy taxation, do not look with IA
vor upon any additional burden.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-29

A RIcH MAN GoNE.-Commodore
Stevens, whose funeral took place at
Hoboken lately, was one of the
weal,hiest men In the country, next
TO Commodore Vanderbilt and A. I.
Stewart. His property at the time
of his death was estimated by the
public al about fifteen millions. One
of the heirs to the immense estate,
however, informs me that it has been
discovered that his property amounts
to thirty millions OF dollars. He, you
will re uember, projected the i'm
mense ram, or nondescript craft, con-
corning which 80 much has been said,
aud which has never been completed.
Commodore Vanderbilt is worth for
tv-two millions of dollars. No csti-
mate can be made Of A. L. Stewards
property, and no one knows, doubt
less, except Judge Hilton, what he IL
worth. Judge Hilton used to be on
tho City Bench, and resigned TO ae-
cept an offer of twenty-five thousand
dollars annually to attend solely TO
Mr.. Stewards business.