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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-02
From the st. Joseph Journal.
Col. CMFliss l.aaAors

From the st. Joseph Journal.
Col. CMFliss Lester.
We desire TO call espesial attention to
Col. Curtis letter, kddYS6Sed 10 several gen.
tlemen Of this seoDanisy, 10 regard 70 his
duties - eonnanding oiicsr here, and for
this purpose, - reproduce tho letter this
ooFniDg. u 4 30 The point. Clear and On
phatio = 70 his lins Of duty, II brssthss .
humane spirit and has secured ths entire
eouadsnSs Of the people. We hope every
one will extend 70 Col. Curtis every facility
for executing bic missiou among % and thus
reciprocal good feeling will eentinue 70
grow up throughout this whole region OF
country which hAs been 90 happily inaugur-
stsd by the skill and gsntlemanly dsport-
mont Of the whole eonmand. Oar DOM
ments intended TO accompany the lstter Of
Col. Curtis were laid aside for wsnt Of room
in orr last issue.
CAHP LYoN, NEAR ClrY o. 81. JosEPz,
juno 81, 1861.
AsssSs. LYoH, AusrlH A. kMG, and others !:
0sutlsnsu Your note OF the 18th hes
been received, and embrace the very 6rst
leisure moment 70 reply thereto. In regard
80 my mission here, | have to say thst N
sent here BY my government and your Gov
0IUmous ~ wupYVTt Ouu suwssiu su0 oupIo0'
aey OF the constitution and Laws OF our com
mon Government, the United States Of
America. Extraordinary efforts have been
made 30 induce our people 70 embark il :
foolieh and wicked asssnit on the Govern
nens and laws thst protect them. Men ars'
enrolled. mustered, and 10 arms against
their o~n country, and therefore against the
i ssoe Of society, and ny orders a propose
are to suppress these unnatural bellgersnts
BY military force. So far from Disturbing
peaossble, law. abiding citisens, il Is my de-
sire to protect and shield them from insult,
anarchy and oppression. Bus those Who are
10 arms, or aiding, directing and Jhoonrag
ing Secession" and civil war, regard %
enemies Of our country, and they will be
pur-uad with all the oalamitiss OF civilissd
warfare.
IL difficult to distinguish between those
who en- oiled un isr former laws With no visw
10 rebellion and those who arc recently on
rolled with the avowcd pursoss OF 90. onsr.
liing With accession nrmies, bur / VIII, OF
,ourse, endeayor TO guard the innocent men
whsa found associated with rebels II they
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large body Of armed men, for some purpose
not known 20 the Government, and ineonsis-
tent with its peace and security. TO antioi.
pate any Intentions or orders on their part,
have placed temporarily portion Of ths
force under nv command within the city.
disclaim on the part Of the Government
Represents, oil desire, intention and purpose
to interfere in any manner whatever with the
ordinary municipal affairs OF the CITY OF Bal
tinore. Whenever foyal citizen Gan be
named who will execute lite police laws with
impartiaiity and in good faith to The Il. s.,
the military force will be withdrawn from
the central parts OF the mnnic r.,:.-
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"a Rev. Patrick Bronte, father OF Char
lotto Bronte, died on the 7th ul,., aged 81
years. All his remarkable children preceded
him to the grave, and be "lipgersd super
fuous on the STAGE" solitary and melan-
sholy old nsn, till death kindly intsrposed
and bore him "~hsrr the wicked cease from
tsoubliug and the weary are at rest"
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60 The Democrat ssvs, that the Consti-
tHssea4l geaseatiea of Missouri will BE- cal.
a together 10 few days.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-02

- The Valley Wing. rank and vile Al
clifton concern published at keokuk, oalla
our paper a unreasonable Sheet" for pub
fishing the peace resolutions Ut the lows
Senate. Howell, the editor OF the Wing, il
an uDsurupulous and uDprincipled abolition
lists, John Brown siorlfes and synpathises
and ali l02a does not caution mOfe dan.
gsrous and detestable traitor 10 The laws and
the constitution than him.
We clip the above perbatiM and speilatim
from the Carthage Repahiisaa. II II was
not so eloquent 1t would b cert ~ funny.
.fTBank slock in H. Osloans y from
$50 70 $40 RDtehare Aalo1 ~ rFiess railing
on the 18th ar Ms enh.
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III Ell

MED.
In this city, June 10th, after short bat painful
illness Of four days, Chester Hubbard aged forty
ave years.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-02

Representatives will be organised promptly
on Thursday, and that the Presidents Mes
sage gill bs dsiissssd on that day.
Baltimore, July /.
Since O'Clock this morning startling pro
oeedings hsss been going on here. Dstaoh
uents Of artillery and infantry havs been
sent to variOus sections OF the city, and are
nos posed ID Movement Square, Exchange
PlaSs. Eighth Ward. Broadway. and other
npiuts. Before daylight al the menbsrs Of
~ Board Of Police Comnissionsrs, except
the Mayor, were arrested and sent 10 Fort
McHsury. u 10 said thst ! plot has been
discovered Of an intended outbreak. Gene
ri Banks has just issu u the following proc.
ianasion:
HlADauAarsRs DsPARr. or Annapolis,
Fort Mcilenry, July l, 1861.
10 pursuance OF orders issned from the
headquarters OF tho army at Washington for
the preservation Of public peace in this de-
partment, have now arrested. and do noe
retain ia the custody OF the United States,
the late members Of the Board Of Police
After public recognition and protest against
the suspension or their functions, they con
tinued their sessions daily upon forced and
understandable construction Of my procla.
nation Of the 26th ult. They declared that
the police law was suspended. and the police
officers and men put oil duty for the present,
intending 20 leave the city without any DO
itee protection, and hold subject 20 their or.
ders, now and hereafter, the old police force,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-16
Mercer County.

The Democracy of Mercer county have nom
mated the following ticket:
For Auditor Robert G. Blake.
For Treasurer-Georgs w. Raudabaugh.
For Recorder-Theophalu G. TOWEL.
For Prosecuting Attcrney--Willi E. Baker.
For CommissiOner-Ch christopher Scbunek.
For Surveyor-Msrcus Schuyler.
The Western Standard notices the Convention
as folloWs.
Werefer with pride to the proceedings of the
Democratic County Convention held on last
Thursday, for the purpose of nominating q
ticket. The court house was full to overfowing,
and such unanimity Of feeling as was exhibited
by the delegates, We never before witnessed.
The resolutions were adopted unanimously, and
the nominations all made by scclamation. The
Democracy of this county arc as firm and un-
finching In behalf of their principles as in days
gone by, and at this present time, when civil
war 10 rife In our land and those who are at the
head Of our State and National Governments
are managing affairs with O wantou reckless
ness, proAigscy and fayoritism never before
known, they feel IL duty they owe to their
country more than ever TO keep up theirorgsni
cation.
The Convention instructed In favor Of A. B.
J. Snyder for Representative.
The ticket throughout is excellent, and wor.
thy Of the support of every Democrat In the
county.
Mr.. SSyDrR was the late true and attentive
member from that district.
The resolutions, by Mr.. LIE Blond, we're patri.
otto and in proper spirit.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-16
The Great object before the People.

Ttis no time now to agitate changes in our
forms of government Whether our State and
Federal system, aslefs "a by our fathers, is the
best that could have been devised, or whether
it is suited to our present growth and condition,
Is not, ard should not be made, question be-
fore the people When the war is over, and
the country again rejoices In the beams oI
peace, these questions may be properly discuss
ed, and referred to the popular decision. But
now there 10 one single prominent object before
the loyal people of the United States, in which
their attention aud efforts are, and should be
kept concentrated, and that is, the preservation
OF our Federal and State system In Its unity
and diversity. and In its entire territorial extent
from the Gulf to the Lakes, and from Ocean to
Ocean. Whether this or that local institution
is destined to be established or to fails whether
this or that party is to be elevated or depressed,
or what forms Of government are to replace
old and decayed systems - these are mat
tsrs with which we have no present con-
cern. Our sole business now Is to see to 1t that
our Union Constitution as il was under
GEoRoE WAsnEoToN's Administration, and as
it Is under ABRAHAM LIscoLN's, shall be ac-
knowledged, not only in theory, but in fact, the
supreme law of the land in every State and
Territory, and that the State Governments as
they are, or were six months ago, shall move
on in harmony in their appropriate spheres.
We can no more dispense with our Union Con.
stitution than we can spare the sun in heaven,
and no more afford to lose State than planet
in the solar system. A single star blo!ted out
from our political armament would involve US
in darkness, confusion and ruin.
The feelings aud passions Of the loyal people
In the United States are aroused and concentra.
ted, like the rays of light and heat in the focus
Of q burning lens, upon single point--the
preservation Of the Union as It i', er as It exist
ed on the day that ABRAHAM LINCOLN was elec-
ted President. The people are and will remain
united on this point and for this object. and for
no olher. He who seeks to distract their atten.
on or divert It from this great and noble end, by
raising issues and questions about the propriety
of permitting certain old established State In
stitutlons to continue, or about the reconstruc-
tion of new Union or Republic upon new bs.
sis, is an enemy to his country. and 10 weaken
ing the hands and counteracting the efforts of
those who are laboring and fighting for the
maintenance of the Union in its integrity.
The people will rebuke all secret as well as
open disunionists. At present, they want no
change in, or reconstruction Of, cur form Of gov.
erDment, but are determined that 1t shall be re-
specsed and maintained. This 10 the fat that
has gone forth. It is the decree Of the Amer
lean people. Let disunonists of all grades and
Of al! sections take warning.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-16

CHARGE OF TREASON AoAisor PROMINENT
MERCHANT. John A. skiff, Commission
and Forwarding Merchant, on Front, between
Main and Walnut streets, was yesterday ar
rested on charge of giving aid and comfort to
the enemies of the United Stses, by forwarding
to them butter in ale kegs, marked as ale, and
shipped per Madison packet to Carrolton, Ken.
tucky, and from thence reshipped to Louisville,
In care of TAFT, Anderson & Co., by whom il
was forwarded South. It ia also alleged that
he has shipped bacon and powder as ale pia
instance Of Deputy Collector Pollock, and will
have preliminary examination before United
States Commissioner Halliday, at ten O'Clock
this morning. - Enquirer. "a
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-16
rss Extra session OF oopsr.s..

The New York World sums up two of the
more Important items Of business that must re-
osivs attention ct the extra session Of the new
Congress, which commences on the 4th Of July,
two weeks from next Thursday. The great end
to hstspt In view by the Representatives Of the
States and Of the people, is to provide efficient
means for crushing out the rebellion. Q
The World makes It the fret business Of Con.
sfesa:to provide the requisite military force, as
Il b made BY the Constitution the exclusive
province Of that body ito raise and support ar
niss5' and also "toprovide for organizing, arm.
ing and disciplining the militia. and for govern
Ing such parsof them as may be employed IL
the sssfics Of the Unised States" Militar,
lsyiss, it Is urged, must be authorized far be-
yond any requisition that has yet been made
and tn President clothed with power to sum
mon 70 the Geld bsf million Of men, If neces
sary. The nary, too, 1t is insisted, must be
largely Increased for the effectual blockading OF
ths rsbsl coasts and the protection of our COM
nercs from privsteers.
Ths Wcyid 10 doubtless right In thinking that
ne nost diflcult matter Of the session viii be
TO sstsls The mode Of raising the vast sums ne
ssssaEy for the complete overthrow of the re-
bsllIon. II states that at the time of the frs,
call isr troops, the Government owed about on.
hundred millions. It allows two hundred mil
lionsSof putting down the rebellion, and eft,
millions 70 cover all peace dencits-making
sross sum Of three hundred and fifty millions
70 bepfoylded for s g4ass aI q ion =
How 10 all this money to be had3 The pres
snt tariff, the World says, VIII not yield over
thirty-ave millions, ard no tariff that can be
devised On stfIct revenue principles, even with
che heayiest duties that can be laid on tea,
ssSss and other articles nov, on the free
List, viii yield more than ffty millIons--uol
enough 10 meet the ordinary expenses Of the
oossrpmsnt. Direct taxation for federal pur-
posss, Il is said. would bs q new thing to our
people. I. would be new only In the sense that
ls has not bssn resorted to recently. Twice
snly has the Federal Government lald direct
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-16
ahe ssats IeuFnai.-HIr. DOugias.

"a 80 - -
Our s.tenuon mas been oaiied oy- ps.-
sons, Republicans and Democrats, to an article
N the .Journal of the 18th inst, headed nFllght
- ,.a..u..c,, fv..hsvs been asked vhy we
VI 'uuss Ail ss.,i ~, ~, q 80.
did not notice the "zcandalous. remarks relS'l's
70 Igudgssn snsuaLAsa We answer; There has
been such an universal expresaicn from the PRESS
and The people. Of mourning and regret at the
Loss Of gsGse poueLAs,at this particular ana
important crisis In the affairs Of our beloved
country that We thought We could afforo 70 ies
10 pass without notice. The fendish spleen OF
sashpapefsas the STATE Jessast, Ashtabuia Sen"
sci. and she notorious RRprArH's Pine and Palm,
10 sxhibitsaby few. The editors of these papers
have no, Generous impulses. Their hearts, If
On, have spy, are cslons with political malig-
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-16
Army Contracts-Fraud in Clothing
tn New York.

Never, In the history Of any government,
have a people been so numerically Aeeced
and sWindled, as have the people of the United
States since the commencement Of this war
The press Of. the country Is literally loaded
down with exposures Of the most high-handet
villanles ever perpetrated. This Is especiall,
40 in the great States Of New York, Pennsyl-
vanis and Ohio. II cannot be possible that
these infamous outrsges can be carried on al
they are, without the oonnivanee of those who
have the contracts to let on the part Of the
States and General Government.
While the utmost liberality has been exer-
cised by the peoplefor the support Of the SOL
diers, by the appropriation of immense sums Of
money from the hard earned taxes of the peo.
pie, il is palpabls that 1t has been diuided
IN about equal proportions, between the
support Of the soldiers, and the pet contractors,
che contractors often getting the larger share,
unless, indeed, those who siue the contracts &c,
their proportion Of the profits.
In addition to what we publish 10 another
place from the Cincinnati Commercial, we copy
the following from the Buffalo Courier, as 10
What "a going on in New York.
J ,7l-,d -. -
frooably the most tagrant and extensive
fraud that has yet come to our knowledge is
mat involved 10 the clothing contract awarded
TO Brooks 20. This was one OF those com,
pound rsscaliues In which the Government, or
he people rather. were outrageously cheated on
The one hand, and the poor soldiers on the 9TH
er. The price for which the contractors agreed
20 furnish the unifoI ms would have afforded
liberal profit on the article called for in the ad
vertisement. Nineteen dollars and fifty cents
is high price for a uniform such as the honest
men In the Military Board sought to procure
We have already described the character and
cost Of the fabric which was used for that pur-
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-16
simon Cameron.


Some days since we stated that "sIMoS CAN
ERos d second 10 no man in the Union as skill
fal. manager, and he is without conscience ant
80 corrupt 90 man can be-" s.tps. t
The Zanesville Courier takes US TO tack fo
this, and says "The Statesman declares what i
does NOT know"oi gjsf -ei. t.re, !.
For tthe benefit Of the Courier, and not fol
any particular benefit Of Mr.. CAMERON we pub.
hsh the following from the pen of Mr.. HALsTED
the edIiorof the Cincinnati Commercial, writer
from Wellington: aa' l''o3 "a f' ssr
Gas this letter viii probably be printed about
the time the country will be rejoicing over com
Ing into possession Of Harper's Ferry. 1t will be
appropriate and timely to make certain stric-
tures which are loudly demanded.
"The War Department has done very poorly,
considering the tremendous resources placed al
its disposal. The momentum of the North has
done the work thus far, BY forcing through the
War Department the necessary measures. The
administrative ability required in this emergen
oy has been wanting. Itis hoped that whole
some change In the Cabinet may be brought
aSout soon, by the removal of Cameron and
Welle, rom the War and Navy Departments,
who are very far behind the times.
"No one ever suspected Cameron OF honesty,
but there were hopes that he had business
capacity, and that In the position OF Secretary
OF War, In these times, he would make a rep
utation for integrity. In truth, however, be
u very Incompetent. The greater portion Of
the really important business of his Depart
ment is performed by General Scott and Sec
retary Chase. Cameron attends to the stealing
department. He has swarms of relatives aboui
him, sons, brothers In law, and all that sort OF
thing One Of his sons ia said to have made
TWENTY-FIVE thousand dollars on a single horse
contract, and the details of the transaction ius
tify the opinion that there was the most fright
fal dishonesty in the matter.
There is an organized band of thieves il
rennsylvania that have stolen the clothes from
The backs, and the food from the mouths, Of
che Pennsylvania volunteers, until several Reg
iments Of the troops of that State are ragged
eld half starved. These thieves are particular
friends OF Mr. Cameron. They have house
here where they concoct schemes of plunderine
tue 0overnment, and where, of hot afternoons,
they are In the habit Of emptying dozen bot
ties Of ehafnpaigne into bucket Of ice, and
swiliipg till they can bold no more. The Penn
sylvanians are being thoroughly aroused about
tne robbery OF the State and troops by these
scoundrels, and Il is high time they were.
"t would be Of greater advantage to The
country than TO gain battle, to have Cameron
kicked out Of the Cabinet" ~ &
This would Indicate that We had pretty
good knowledesof the man.. AZ ths Cousie,
Published a sort of pedigree, or biography Of
smos, We hope Il win add the above; II will
Be much more complete and truthful.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-16

Il appears that Col. Wallace's Indianians
gave the Virginlans another sscare,n at Rom
ney yesterday. He marched upon them, and
they Instantly took to their heels, leaving their
camp equipage and stores in the hands Of the
Hoozlers. While we rejoice at the success OF
the Indiana troops, We are indignant that the
internally miserable MANAGEMENT of troops In
this State has kept the Ohio lads in camp
Just here, we may remark that we heard yes
terday, from gentleman who insisted that his
authority was good, that Gen Mcclellan said
he was afraid he would be compelled to do with.
out the assistance of the Ohio troops. Let there
be reform quickly. Commercial.
Will some one at headquarters inform the
public what this meaus7 If Gen. McCLELLAS
intends not to use the Ohio troops, the people
would like to know Why. Should the Ohio vol.
unteers be set aside because of the bunging
management Of the State oficialsf We think
not
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-16
This is commencing iu the right way.

LiEurEnANT GRrBLr Philadelphia cotem-
porary says, HFtl3 3FatftA t.
The gallant Lieutenant, John T. Gteble, Of
the Second Regiment U s. ARTILLERY, was one
OF the vict inns Of this first serious disaster of
the war. He was Philadelphian, and son of
Edwin Greble, the proprietor of the large mar.
bic works In West Chestnut street. He was
educated at West Point. and graduated high
In his class. He was but twenty'seven years Of
age His wife, daughter of the Rev. Mr.
french, OF West Point, is now In this city with
her two children, they having lately come here
from Fortress Monroe. The loss Of this brave
and talented officer is one Of the NEST distress.
Ing things connected with this blunderiug In
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TO WHOM 1T NAY CONOFRN.
The Public WORKS Of Ohio.
oTsicr Oy the LEssFrs or rnn PUBLIC Works
faFm Tera COLUMBUS, June 49, 1861.

OFFIcR oY TftE LESsRrs or rur Pupuc WoRKs
F0F FeT COLUMBUS, June l3 1861, I
gENHn unaey,,nAa hsvi, ha.o,,.. A.. Y..,.. :, A..
puhiic Worr ~ S,h,n 'ne nsssees @ " ,s' e
and bavnS snts,sd nto ne NY so' ~ may 2,
nss.h ~. 49, shs .o Poes.sson o. salu moIAs,
srd d,.chsrci ,hsi =, unusI salu ieas9
ness will hs ssassc,sd VIII ,S % Wy .ame, sne pus
appoiate bv ths IeSsees nnSs srcS &
restretIona and Nmiiaiions "a shsi ~ ~ , 1
their sovemment. ~ 'A''' '" " pfsS0iiOeu 'o'
rhose Agenta foy ,ha orasant vviIi co,.l.t =, -. o
eraI Agent ,sasrrsr ma ascse,ass e. ~ one ~
Once Of the Iesssss AZ Go,nmhn.. "a nhs
number Of sunerntsnSsns Of i,ennira ana Gosc
oIa nm ths sevarsI Wnrvs shrarsd IN ,h. Isa
oescer ~ ,hs asss.. ara .hai, ~. - -
sha, nATs onar9e o. tne gen
vs,on ovs, ~ h.na ~ ~ Isss ,h h s
ana a. .ncb soen, sb. ssacrts III con,rae. Puoo
thoas for jshor ana mo th ,ho'
~ hs sna We, WIN .ne Stdna
ssttis ali scco,,nts "' " ~ ''-A'' ~ aAN'' Anu
The du,ies Of the rreasuyor and secretarv .bo, n,
auch aa ara nsnaliv hv smtisr ~ .bsr
csss. ~ A'' W sar IN 0'ner
The superintsndent. Of Repara sbsll. on thai, ro.
ali subordnates and ahorers and No nnrcha,e ali Tools
and materials necessary IN ths ordpsr, rens, Of snc
Siy,.ian nd ,bs es sbi hs rnda ~ .,i ~ Al,
yectIon snd msnsssosnt W Ae.' speS'A' VI
The roi,sc,ors ~ Tnii. wats, p.,,. a,d p,ra. ~.
nvested vi,h.si The sntbo,tS ana nnver nrovs.d N
The laws ~ ihe ststs and The esni.ons ~ ,bs
~ pphiic wo,S. ,nsds 70. ~ 40 ,ha h C,
isctors aetsd nnder anno,n,msni ad s ,b
State.
No individual member Of the Les,ees shall have the
right TO transact business In the OF the Lessees
with any person or persons, In any other than
through the appointed agents. unless specially auhorz
ed by the Leisees so to do nor shall any Of the APP
pointed agents have authority to transact any business
In the name Of the Lessees, except in the particular
brar oh Of the business oonaded to him. and subject to
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-16

We are Informed that on yesterday the Min.
listers of the District waited on Mr.. Lincoln in
body to urge course OF reconciliation and
peace, and that he replied that the platform
on which he was elected should be carried out
Il 1t cost million of men!-A -AlezGndris IVA. }
Sentinel.
We don't believe that Mr.. Lincoln said any
thing of the kind, and he hadn't better talk
much about carrying out sectional platforms
while true national Union men are fighting the
against seotonelsm North and South. We
do not understand this to be a fight for the es-
tablishment of a platform that is obnoxious to
two-thirds of the American people. -FreevOrt
(Ill Bulletin.