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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-21
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4san Pn0PaIEroRssOr TINE
Buckeye Foundry
ESTABLISHED 4. .isss.
PENNSYLVANIA FOUNDRY
/ r.u.1el,.,ssi ss1 rsrehaseA isisss.
nov oonsolidstedsDdin Operation
Cor. 9th & johnson Sts, kookuk
c.,,.h. .tt.ns,o, efMsesf.ctursss. Boetnss, Build
ms.chs.ss vsrmers Mechanics and others 10 ID si'
| lerre and com ri etsst tuck ofimprcssd
PATTERN9,
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Steam Engines, Water Wheels
BOILER I.oss. SAW ri mlLhs
COO o. ~. n1eis CIDER MILLS
rACuINERY IN GENERAL.
coiomus. Sect Desk Irons, Railing;
weights Anchors
AL o11u-
House Castings.
T:,:ss;, I.oa' i ss:s . sss:ess: sa'.s..
l..r., ss..s.. r'''''' . &c ss'f Drills,
irrisultu.,I lmplsaslt PufnlshiSp, Ek.
rn., .,.o .pp,.y srst-elsss PATTERH ma
HERs, nd therefore prepared to tsks orders i0i
.anysJttMg Wanted.
- sr.s.,p>6&lus g@Mos osstisgs,
A.a ether sl,oys snanufActursd 1t short notice.
4i Ofue.l
w ROUG HIT IRON
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s'' MN 1 Dsf: d. .a,iss. = i,sA,s. ssrass.
ELEVEN LATHEs. TWO DRILL PRES
SEES, THREE planners, TWO
BOLT CUTTERS,
with VICES ~ slAs rooLa h. abasAa.ss, saaipt
Largest Machine Shop
viii sSo Cranes ana
uss, oontrbuts 70 make thssf es'ns's' 'A'''''.' ~
HDAv~ WORK..
VAIL and ARMIfAsl wing sAsrsusA .s:h.si
s-ly the best Aassrisls are ns'A' o.
WE vuRHIsa-
noa,.rs Heaters,
ohis s..!m p,,u,. Mud Receivers,
Vro..ht Pine. Steam Fitting,
Nssi4i.s psck!s9,Ae |
-Aas Aesx9s ron AND IsconnsHD-
aARDNnn'e 0Oys1NOa,
DRANoH, cnooKna co.'s SAWS.
PAfINf HHAfBR LiAAoAroas.
Ard keep for sale = god ssaortaset 81
Ialves, Cocks, Oil Cups. and other Trimming.
~ .rrange.sn. with @. W. roDp co.. ~ss'
{ their semssmsrf rates. with freighsa.
g. , :::.... ; Be-: 20; o:s., .s '
'oltins Cloths. ssp:r..ors: H
And thef we'll known
,EATHER AND RUBBER BETTING.
Also anything else in the line Of
MILL FURNISHINGS.
I. anticipation the demand for appliances FOR 9sn
vArRR POWER, ve have secured the ne, control o'I"
RL's AMRAICAN DOUBLE TURBINE
WATER WHEEL,
vh,oA !, alnoss universally scknovlsdssd tobs
BHsr IN USE.
}. -, 9TH n,e.,ure show and explain the werk
rrlsricuLAs Ar1xhrloN PAID 10 RxPAIn
TIE n N :. C A II.
Vail, Armitage & Go.
INDIANA FOUNDRY
G. r. WEsTCOTT, Agent.
MAauessssrss Of Ill kiods Of
ron Aad. Brass Casftngs,
Seventh street, between Main and Blondssn
REoKuK.:IowA.
n -passicular assesson paid to Orders.
! ma eulsHs eur WELLS. D. j. SAudHnAf
n. SELLERS = co.,
ron EOxss de,-s r. .WAchtssists
,TEAM ENGINE and general Mill Work,
Cess and stear Fitting; plain and Ornamental
N and Bra.s o..tings; Agents for Mcaowan's
.el. and single Getting o.o. and lifting rap R9oIa a
: 80 Hsosss Ids. ia..S-17s
PECK BROTHERS,
OR. FOURTH q MAIN SITS.
KEOKUK, IUW.a..
ti
Dealers mi Gsasral A1R
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The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-23
PROFITS or WARMING.

At discussion at the N. Y. Farmers
club, in reference to the cash money
profits of farming, it seemed to be gem
orally conceded that the business failed
to yield seven per cent, on the capital
invested, We were somewhat surpris-
ed that none of the debatsrs thought OF
giving the farm credit for the three
great necessaries of life-house rent,
table supplies and fuel. Viewed in this
light, farming is the safest and best in-
vestment that can be made of capital,
Take Tor instance, $40, 900; let it be ju-
diciousiy invested in moderate amount
of land and all the stock and imple-
ments necessary to it's successful cuiti-
vation. The proceeds from such an in-
vestnlent will support family in a de-
gree of comfort. and even luxury, that
would cost six or seven thousand a year
here in New York, and where Is the
safe, honorable mercantile pursuit that
will yield SIX thousand year on
twenty thousand dollar investment p
The profits of farming except in rare
instances, will be found to diminish as
we extend our operations beyond what
is requisite for the comfortable support
of family, and this may be done as
we'll on three hundred as on a thousand
acres OF land; and this is strong argu-
ment for the subdivisions of the grea.
landed estates OF the SOUTH Turf, Field
and Farm.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-23
HINTS CONCERNING KEROsENE-A REM
EDY FOR SEVERE BURNS,

Scarcely q week passes during this
winter months but we read accounts ol
| frightfnl accidents from kerosene lam 2s
exploding and killing, or soaring fol-
lie, men, women, and children. A SIM
pie knowledge Of the infiamnable na-
ture OF the fluid would probably put a
stop to nearly all the accidents. As
the oil burns down in the lamp, high
ly infiammable gas gathers over its sur
face, and rs the oil decreases the gas
increases. When the oil is nearly con-
sumed slight jar will often iaflame the
gas, and an explosion is sure to follow,
dealing death and destruction. A
bombshell is not more to be dreaded. -
Now, II the lamp is not allowed to burn
more than halfway down, such acci-
dents are impossible. Always fill your
lamps every morning; then you never
need fear an explosion.
Halt teaspoopftll of salt added to
the oil of lamp which holds pint will
take away the disagfeeable odOr some-
times apparent, and it is said to prevent
the formation of that dangerous gas
1t Is a simple remedy, easily applied
1t is also asserted that the salt makes
the oil last much longer, but we have
only hearsay evidence concerning it.
Kerosene is the best antidote for q
severe burn or scald. Immere the in
jured part in cold water for moment:
dry with soft cloth, taking care not to
rub at all. Then bathe in Kerosene,
and the terrible pain soon ceases, We
know Of a little child who put his foot
and leg into q pail of nearly boiling
water. Tie above remedy was applied,
and in few minutes the chiid's screams
ceased. We know not of the philoso-
ply of the matter, but we do know that
it is the most efficacious remedy for Sc
we're burns or scalds in the materia
medica.-Sprinafeld Republican.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-23
cEIPPINGs.

1t is certainly a very sad thing that
sno one of the ladies who lead society
in Texas will call upon the families OF
Radicals, and that they shun associa-
ton with them in every possible way." f"
1t is equally sorrowtul to contemplate
the fact that Bishop Simpson was not
himself popular with the Texan peo-
pie. e.-BaH, Gazette.
The tide flows on and the vast ocean
OF corruption begins to feel a purify ing
pressure. The bnbb}es are coming to
the surface, and the air is filled with the
stencil OF eight years of financial and
political rottenness.- Y. Herald.
A National Monument Company has
been lately formed in Washington city.
They propose, therefore, to pay one
hundred thousand dollars per annum
for twenty years, the first two hundred
thousand dollars to be credited to the
Lincoln Monument Association, and
the balance to the Washington N onu-
me.t Association.
Lincoln first, Washington next!
Mr.. Sumner has requested Mr.. Mot
ley nomination just as he requested
II from MIR. Lincoln, and the Presi-
dents graceful acauiescenee shows the
high esteem in which he holds this adj
vanced radical stateman, and gives an
assurance to the country that between
his Administration and the Radicals
there is the utmost harmony.
1t was said that Mr.. Jay was on the
point of being named for the English
Court, and we presums this would have
been done but for the commanding in
t1uence Of Mr.. Sumner, which was pro-
perly and naturally used for his friend
Motley.-N Y, Tribune,
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-23
eAST.

But Grant is eithe, not disposed to
see danger to the gdernmens in the
conflicts that rage in Nasbington or he
is fonder of his cigar thSl of facing tia
political foe. Disgustcd Nth the strnge
gle for spoil of the cliqudNand rings9
disposed to quiet life, aNriye and a
smoke--he seems likely to Aryet that
he cannot turn away from the 5oll and
strife of the politicians witholk at the
same time turning away in son. sle-
gIee from the duties ne has accept>d 4.
the hands of the people. Witha Ptesi-
dent ready to accept from Congress
such pat, h as the latest modification
of the Tenure of Office law, and with
no man in the Cabinet able to sustain
him in that assertion Uf the rights OF
his Office in which he fails, what is the
future? Government by Senatorial
usurpation. Nay, this is scarcely the
future. 1t is the actual system. lG the
government in the several de artments
Is in the hands of the chalrmen OF the
respective Senatorial committees. Mr.;
Sumner is President OF the United
States for foreign affairs, and SO we
might go through the senatorial conf
mittees. This the tendency ITO nave
twenty or thirty presideDts, VIII
power, but without ponslbliity' How
does The country like the prospect,-N
Y. Herald.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-23
RARE COW.

The Taunton (Mass.) Gazette gives the
following statistics In relation to the
yield of milk Of COW owned by Thomas
p. Golf of that city: From March 2S,
to June 2S, averaging Is quarts per day
1866. June to September, "a quarts
per day-2209. September, to Dscem-
Der, 20 quarts per day-lSl0. Decem-
Der to March 2S, 15quarts perlday--l450.
Making total of 7,l34 quarts in the
year. This result is based upon actual
measurement. The milk is very rich
and good, weighing about two pounds
to the quart, and the aggregate amounts
at seven cents per quart, to he hand
some sum of S500-and at eight cents
per quart, which 1t readily sold for de-
livered, to $3.50. lt cost about Sl2 per
month to keep the cow, with SIX quarts
of meal and shorts per day besides hay.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-23
A LADY MURDERED BY HER LOVER,

The steamer Richmond. which passed
up from New Orleans yesterday, learn
Ell at Grand Gulf the particulars OF one
OF those tragedies OF passion that ap-
pear more like romance than reality =
In the country, at some distance from
Grand Gulf, reside two respectable fam
lilies, those of Gushing and Andrews
Miss Andrews was lovely girl of sew
entcen, well accomplished and OF unu-
sually y.fascinating manners. Mr.. Cush-
ing's son, youth of twenty, had been
attached to her from their early child
hood, and as he grew older his affection
became an ardent, absorbing passion.
A short time ago he made a formal Of
fer OF his hand, when, to his intense
disappointment and modification, his
offer WAS firmly though courteously re-
fused. He 5rooded over his ill-rewart
ed passion and became prey to jeal-
ousy and at length left the neighbor-
hood vQwing madly that he would come
back and take his revenge. On Sun
day last he returned and riding up to
Mr.. Andrews house he begged 70 see
Miss Andrews at the door without
ali9hting. She came out, when he sud-
denly produced pistol, fired, Shooting
her through the body and she fell on
her face and died without struggle,
The infatuated murderer rode franti-
cally away, but Miss Andrews BROTH
er, breathing fury toward the murder.
er OF his sister, sprang on horse and
followed. He came up with Cushingas
the latter was crossing a creek and fired
at him. Cushing Jumped from his
horse and took shelter in the BUSH
not to be at disadvantage,
did the same, A parley ensued, aud
the two young men agreed to fight ac-
cording to the cOde--to leave the cover,
fire, advance and fire, and again ad-
vance, firing until one of them should
fall. At the first fire Cushing received
a mortal wound in the left shoulder;
but the men continued to near each 9TH
er and fired until their revolvers were
empty. When assistance arrived Cush-
ing lay dead, with four bullets in his
body. Andrews had received three
shots in his breast. He was able to
tell how the fight had taken place, when
he also expired
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-23
CHAsE's s OPINION.

"The Constitution, in all its provis-
ions, looks to an ir destructible Union
composed of findestructible States
The union between Texas and the 9TH
er states was as complete, as perpetual,
and as indissoluble as the union be-
tween the original States. There was
no place tor reconsideration, or revoca-
ton, except through revolution or
through consent of the States. Com
sidered, therefore, as transactions un-
der the Constitution, the ordinance of
Secession adopted by the Convention,
and ratified by majority of the citi-
zens of Texas, and all the ac:s of her
Legislature, intended to give effect to
that ordinance, were absolutely null.
They were utterly without operation
in law. The obligations of the State,
as q me nber of the Union, and of every
citizen of the State, as citizen Of the
United States, remained perfect and
unimpaired, 1t necessarily follows
that the State did not cease to be q
State, nor her eitizeas to be citizens OF
the Union. "A-Fsoent Decision Supre,n,
Court.
1t follows, ov rather it ought to fol.
low, that all the reconstruction acts az,
void. Bot nothing follows in this bless
ea !apa of liberty,
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-23
BRIEF BIoGRApHIcAs sKETHEs,

julius Ces9r-son of old man Caesar.
He WAS born at Rome in his infancy,
and, upon arriving at the estate OF his
manhood, became a Roman. He was
tighter and writer of some note. His
friend Brutus asked him one morning
how many eggs he had eaten for break
fast. and he replied, Et tu, Brute l.
His friend became very much enraeed
at being called brute, and stabbed
Caesar quite dead.
Mahomet-author of the Koran, an
exciting romance, which he wrote in
the Mammoth Cave, at Mecca. He was
the author OF religious creed with
which he stuffed Turkey, and tried to
get up broil in Greece, but failed
Many OF his earlier followers Suffered
great persecution. Some OF them were
bound in Morocco and burned at tho
stake. He had three temples while liv-
ing-one at Mecca and one on each side
of his head.
Plutarch-I only know this gentle
man by reputation. He is always
spoken of in the plural number. Piu-
tarch's Lives, Is a common expression,
but how many there we've OF him, am
not prepared to say.
Bonaparte la harem skarum sort of
fellow who occupies position of con-
siderable responsibility in France.
The impression went abroad that he
was ambitious, which damaged his re-
putatieu materially. He gained the
respect and admiration of the French
nation, because he was not French
man. When asked if he thought he
could rule France, he replied, Of Cor
sican. The close OF his life was not SO
bright as the beginning, but there was
more of 1t in narrow compass.
Lord Nelson-the hero of Trafalgar,
sea faring man and far seeing man.
He said, upon going into action, Eng
land expected every man to pay his dii-
ty. He knew they were raseally set,
and would run the blockade If they
could. Warfare was his ocupation, OH
the high sea, and he enjoyed nothing
but wharf air when he was in port. In
his early life he was long time in
doubti whether a nautical life would
SUIT him or not. Finally he went to
see.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-23
THE IMPERIALIsT,

A new journal with this title has lust
appeared in New York. 1t rcpudates
Democracy rs humbug, and advocates
monarchy, AS the presentation Of such
ideas on this side OF the Atlantic is some.
thing novel, we publish what the Inpe
rialist announces as its "plattorm."
Though unannounced, this journal
is not unexpected, It is the open ex-
preston OF opinions long held and cher
ished by thousands of intelligent men
and women, in all parts ofthe country.
who will hail its adyent as the begin
ming of new era in the political histo-
ry OF America.
"Fhe platform of the Inpaialst is rev.
| olutionary; its object is to prepare the
American people for a revolution that
Is as desirable as it is inevitable.
I'VE believe Democracy to be fail :
ure. Though theoretically plausible,
N its practical workings it has been
found totally inadequate to the wants of
the American people.
ave believe the ma tional faith, il left
in the keeping of the populace, will be
sullied by the sure repudiaIion of the
national debt; and that an Imperial
Government can alone secure and pro-
tect the rights of national creditors.
Vo DciiSfc LHdS All imperial Gov
ernment, in its paternal relation TO the
people, will care equally for all citizens,
and, while guaranteeing security to the
rights OF capital, will jealousy protect
the Interests OF the industrial classes.
"We believe, in short, that Democra-
ey means lawlessness, corruption, inse-
curity to person and property, robbery
OF the public creditors and civil war;
that the Empire means law, order, Sc
curity, public faith and peace.
"This creed the ImperialiSt will advo-
cate, earnestly, fearlessly and without
compromises; thereby expressing the
honest convictions not only of those
who contribute to its columns, but of
an intelligent and powerful censttuen-
ey. In the discussion of political and
social questions now agitating the mind
of the American people, the Hmperialist
will unite the high tone and thorough
culture of the standard British weekly
press, with the lighter and more popu-
lar features Of the best current litera-
ture OF the day, aad its columns will be |
Tree from the low and commonplace vul- |
garisms that have heretofore disgraced |
Anne rican journalism
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-23
STICK TO ONE THING.

There are many farmers who do moi
stick to one thing long enough to make
| 1t pay, aud consequently they lose eve
rything. At one time they conclude to
| devote themselves TO stock raising. Be.
tore they get fairly under good headwav
in this they change their minds and
make speeiality, fora time, OF a certain
crop-wheat, corn, or potatoes, for in
sttnce. While they are following this
speciality, the crops may be small aud
the prices low, and they turn to an other
just i'll time TO miss large crops and good
prices In what they have left.
The best farmers, We have observed.
are those whs first find out what their
soil is best adapted to produce. They
then turn their energies in that direc-
tionaud go straight forward in that line.
A poor crop does not discourage them,
They keep on, and are sure to be finally
successful.
To illustrate our idea We once
knew farmer who always made il q
point to fattcn from 25 to 80 hogs ey-
cry year. Let the price of pork be
high or low, ne every year had his lot
OF hogs of about the USUAL number, He
took great pride in having the best in
the neighb0rhood. Some wears, perbaps
he might have done better BY selling
his cora instead of feeding it. Some
years, perhaps, he mlght have done let
ter by turning his whole attention to
smoe other speciality in farming. But
We always notice this, that taking one
year with another for long time, say
ten years, he made the hogs pay. He was
successful farmer.
Another farmer near by every year
planted potatoes. Sometimes his crop
would fail, and somesirses when he had
a good crop the price would be low.
But he kept straight foward-every
spring he planted rcoottatoes. The result
in that case was the same az that IN
the other. Taking one year with anoth-
er for considerable number OF years,
he made the potato crop pay He, too,
was successful farmer.
The farmer who would make his bust.
ness pay, must have policy, and
must adhere te it.-American F1r7aer's
Magazine.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-23

Senator Ross, of Kansas, one of tn,
gallant seven who voted against i'm
parchment, bearded the Pre- sidentia
lion in his den this morning. The re.
port is that Ross went to the White
House to look after certain appoint.
ments for his far of State. lie hat
heard that the President intended tt
make certain nominations incompatible
with the slate he (Ross) had made out
tor himself. Ross, like other Senators
is human and has a soul not aboveyearn.
ing tor the loaves and fishes. His sou.
not sad at what he had learned concern
ing the designs of President Grant, and
toSgiye his soul comfort he wended his
way to the White House. He was ad.
mtted at the same time as old Zack
Chandler, but had the frs. chance to
I speak his little piece to the President.
| II come, Mr.. President, to talk with
you about the appointments for my
State, having heard that you intend to
make certain nominations that may not
harmonize with my desires, if you deem
it worth while to consult them in the
least"
Towhich Grant laconlcally and inter-
negatively responded, "Well, SIR"
This Presidential response was not in
the true manner to be relished by the
Kansas Senator. Am | to understand
that Am rightly informed as to your
stated intentions to disregard my pre-
iefences In the matter of appointments,
Mr. President!" inquired the Senator.
"Tnat is question hardly suscepti-
Bile OF an answer, sir. 10 what appoint
ments do you allude |? Inform me and
then l can reply, rejoined Grant.
Senator Ross liked the second answer
as little al the first, but having come for
enlightenment he was determined not
to go away in fog. The Senator, there
fore, with suppressed rage, explained
the appointments to which he had rel fer
ence.
"Frankly, sir" said Grant, "I intend
not TO make those appolntments.n
"What, sir You scorn to accommo-
date me in the least,' exclaimed Ross,
boiling over with rage.
"Sir, believe have given you my
answer" firmly but sternly replied
Grant.
"This is not treating me fairly, Mr..
President, nor as one gentleman should
another" uttered Senator Ross.
IL have no intention to be dictated to,
sir" said Grant sharply.
"Nor have l to be insulted, even by
you, sir, were you twenty times the
President, ,"Gexclaimed Ross, with his
ire stirred up to white heat.
81 must decline to be annoyed any
further on the subject" muttered Grant
between his teeth, sand desire the in
teryiew should terminate.''
'You and your desires may 90 to
hell !" roared out Ross.
"Leave the room, sir Leave the
rom, or shall force you outl" thun-
deied Grant.
koas teox his departure accordingly,
IN III terrible rage, quitting the White
house IKE one rushing from a plague,
ana hurled to the Capitol. President
Grant thirw himself into a chair the
moment TIE door closed and wiped his
brow with lis pocket handkerchief evil
aently verymuch agitated. Old Zach
Chandler a9lrosched and was thus ad-
dressed by TIN President:-.
EXCUSE mefor few moments, Sem
ator. After tint interview | must take
little time to COL off,"