The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-10

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had become insane, and Gen. Bubusof had
! been summoned to assume his command.
| The bark Isabel, from Smyrna for Boston,
was wrecked near Cape Spartel, about Nov.
9th-master and crew arrived at Tangier.
TeIegrapAtc News.
WASHINGTON, Dec Cit has Just been as
certained beyond the possibility of cavil that
dispatch has been received from Mr.. Bu-
chanan relative to the Champion difficulty,
the tenor Of which is that the British Govern
ment, in a courteous manner (but positive)
decline giving such explanation as has been
demanded by our Government, regarding the
alleged violation of our neutrality laws by
British agents.
This aspect of affairs impose upon our
Government delicate obligations, and will re-
quire it's utmost wisdom to extricate itself
from the present dilemma.
The Government Of San Salvador, Hon
duras and Corta Rica, have strongly protest
ed 10 this Government against the recogni-
ton by Minister Wheeler Of the present Mic
aragua Government.
He has probably acted with the concur
renee Of our Government in accordance with
our uniform policy.
NEW YoRK, Dec. CIT is stated that the
Administration knew Of the difficulties In
Kansas.
Gov. Shannon telegraphed to the President
for authority to protect the Sheriff of Doug
las county in executing process.
The President replied that on the occasion
of rising he would exercise all the author
ity he possessed but Is the Sheriff 10 not .
United States officer, and could not serve un-
der an act of Congress, the Law which has
been opposed must have been IN act of the
Territorial Legislature, and the President in
such case has no authority, except that
which the acts of Congress confer, to en-
ploy the militia Of one or more States, and
the land naval forces of the United States TO
suppress sho insurrecsion, IN any State or
Territory, upon proper representation OK Its
Legislature or Governor.
There is a new development in the political
Capitalization OF the Senate.
Six Senators-Gov. Fish, Of New York,
the two from Maryland, Jones of Tennessee,
Geyer of Missouri, and BENJAMIN of Louis-
signalized the final dissolution of their par
ty, by solemniy resolving to stand aside from
all party organization, fact which has been
formally communicated to the democratic
majority with q view to the arrangement Of
the Senate Committee. Nothing is decided.
Caucussing is active.
NEW YoRE, Dec. 6.-The American Irish
Emigrant Aid Society closed it's Convention
to-day.
After adopting q constitution and an ad-
dress, they declare to fulfill the destiny of
the Irish nation, for which so many patriots
have toiled and suffered; but in 80 doing not
to outrage the laws Of the United States
They regard the state of affairs in Europe a.
peculiarly their opportunity to call upon the
| Irish people to pronounce that they will
emancipate themselves from thraldom, and
promise that they shsll not be left to strug-
gle alone.
Resolutions were adopted declaring that
the laws Of the United States do not prevent
combinations from helping the course Of ma
tons by words or actions, and that the res
toration of the sovereignty Of Ireland, would
be an act worthy of American freedom.
KANSAS, Dec. 6.--The pro-slavsry party
have encamped on the Waukasussa, and last
night, BY order Of the Governor, they arrest
ed Gen. Pomeroy, who was on his way to
Kansas City with important dispatches fol-
the East. Some threats had been made to
destroy the American Hotel at this place, i,
being alleged that it was owned by the Emf.
grant Aid Society of Massachusetts,. Tht
citizens have pledged themselves to defend it,
and prevent destruction. Four or Eve hun.
dred men, several pieces Of artillery and
probably 1000 muskets passed through In
dependence yesterday, from the border coun
ties of Missouri, to aid the Sheriff of Doug
las county in maintaining order.
WESTON, Dse. BY IN express, which
stayed 1t Lawrence night before last, WI
! have the following account of matters from
the seat Of war: They number at Lawrence
about 800 men, armed chiefly with Sharp
rifles. They say they can raise 800 more me,
if necessary. They are willing that Jone
should come peaceably and search for tn
prisoners. They assert that they will no
commence fight, but will act on the defen
sive to the very last. Men and women ar
armed with Sharp's rifles.
Gen. Pomeroy is now at Lawrence, having
escaped from bis captors.
II is said, that on the pro-slavery side
they number at Franklin about 800 men, an,
at Lecompton and Douglas about 200, an,
are very anxious to obtain more.
Jones was to 20 yesterday to execute hi
writs on the prisoners in the hands Of tn
Free State party, and if they refused to Civ
them UP, he would await further orders iron
Governor Shannon. 1t is thought there vii
, BE- a fight before the matter is settled.
The L. S. troops at Fort Leavenwortl
have not yet been ordered out.
) SioNIrIc MA Connecticut minister hav
: ING walked through village Churchvard