The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1858-11-11

zen. VAlkor'e vlelt u0I0 - not Oifectiy
with the Government, il i in part to ascer-
tain the extent Of the proposed British inter-
ference. He is notified that there will be no
hindrance TO lawful emigration to Nicaragua
and denies the truth OF the statement that
there has been any sale OF bonds or Of the
Transit route hence he declares that part Of
the Presidents proclamation must have been
founded on incorrect information, and that
passengers leaving Mobile are expected to
pay their own passage and act upon their own
judgment.
The smigation is under the auspices Of the
Southern Emigration Company, which has
been in existense six months, and has branch
es in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and
Georgia. There is no clashing Of interests
between it and the Canal 90.
Gen. Walker will probably leave for Mo-
bile tomorrow, though ii is not certain that
be will 60 out with the first party to Nicara-
qua.
WAsHiNaToN, Nov. I.
The contractors have notified the Postoffce
Department that they will despatch their
steamer Catawba from Charleston on an ex-
ira trip to Havana on the 18th, with the mail.
She will leave Havana on her return on the
Goth.
A private letter from Galveston, dated the
Goth of Oct, says the yellow fever wss
making fearful ravages, Six physicians had
died. The writer advises absentees not to
return until the lst of December. There has
been no frost, and with a change to warm
weather the fatality increased.
The steamer Gen. Rusk arrived at New Or
| leans on the 1sl. bringing news from North
ern Mexico.
Gen. vidaurri issued proclamation, call
| inr snvarol vnovch r. alnup the frnntipr
to pay the sums annexed to their names,
amounting to SIS 200, or to remove with
their goods from the country. Although
the goods had paid him duties, he says:--"l
will give no explanation, and wish no ques-
| tions asked. but enforce il on you" He or
dered his officers to see this carried out
Many American and foreign merchants were
preparing to remove, when he revoked the
| decree and left for parts unknown.
The Brownsville Flag Of the 9th endeav-
| ors to show that the Liberal cause is not so
desperate as represented. 1t says that 400
of Vidaurri's men were captured and massa-
cred by Miramon.
The Bulletin Office of the 10th says that
Vidaurri had resigned the Commander in
Chief Of the Northern Force in favor Of Col.
Zaragosa, who had begun an active re-or
ganization Of the forces, and had already
equipped force OF more than 3, 900 men.
A forced loan and voluntary subscription
had been commenced at Monterey, by which
it is thought ample means would be raised
to make another effort against Miramon.
The Bulletin says that Vidaurri's resigna-
ton was caused by treason in his own camp.
His guns having been spiked previous to the
recent battle, to which his defeat il ascribed.
The Reactionists were committing depreda-
tions.
AT last accounts Blanco and other Gene
rails were threatening San Luis, and battle
was anticipated there soon.
The ship Cornelia Lawrence burned in Mo.
bile Bay; was supposed to have been fred
cargo was saved.
Baef Packing IN Texas.
| Stock raising in Texas has, OF late years
! attracted no little attention among enter.
prising men. The vast extent OF the prairiel
Of Texas, the mildness OF the climnte, and
the freedom from those diseases to which the
stock Of other climates are subject, present
great Inducements to capital. The field fol
enterprise in this department, in this young
, and growing State, IL not only lucrative, but
seemingly inexhaustible, apd while it already
adds considerably to the commerce of oal
. city, tho promise Of its rapid increase is fiat.
} tering.
In the northern part of Texas a difficulty
!, has been experienced from the want Of ia.
cllities for getting their beef cattle to market
Enterprise, however, has suggested a rene.
dy for this inconvenience by the establish
ment Of beef packeries, which promise to b.
source Of great profit to those who may
embark in the business. We have recently
. alluded to this enterprise, but again allude te
, it.
The editor of the Texas Republican, in
recent issue OF that paper, gives an interest
ing account Of an establishment Of THU
, kind located at jefferson, Texas, place o.
t no inconslderable commercial Importance
r situated at the head of the lakes abov,
Shreveport, a most eligible point, as it is blu
a short distance from there to the praires
The proprietors Of this packery would seen
Q to be sensible, Industrious, practical men
( and as the pioneers in this movement having
control of the beef market, it will be yer,
surprising il they do not realize handsome
: ly upon the investment Of their capital.--IN
r q. Pic.
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n UNITED STATES ARny.-~The present mill
, tary force of the United States consists 0
nineteen regiments Of the line, composed 0
o the following corps Five regiments OF cav