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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-02
How Much Money there !. IN Great Btitain.

As 90 much Interest exists Of present In re-
gard to to the coinage OF the British empire,
We have been at some pains IN obtaining relia-
BILE data 90 to the quantity OF goia, silver, cop
per and bronze coin 81 present in circulation
throughout Great britain and Ireland. The
facts and figures resrlting irom our Inquiries II
is orr purpose now 70 give 70 our resdets. In
lSl6-lI complete re- cAnage Oh tne silver cur.
reuoy Of the United hlpgoom TOOK places and aa
most Of theeold coins Oh z date anterior 70 that
period have become OF lient veieht' And found
their way back 70 the orucioles Oh The Royal
Mint, 10 Will pc wen 10 commences our general
statement from teih.a'M appeafs' tnen, from
os e. os sssn s0S sspso
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-02

Total for the year 1890 979O let. cong $50 l5I 80
Average amount Of money to each letter, IS 39A.
More than nine-tenths OF the above letters
and money have been sent out and delivered 10
tkS writer's thereof. Those letters containing
money, the owners Of which cannot be found
are filed, to await the application of the owners
If not called for before June next, the bank notes
contained in the letters will be sold for specie,
and the specie deposited In the u s. Treasury.
But the letter and draft for the amount contain
ed in It (less the discount) may be obtained on
proper application ct any time thereafter.
Persons making application fer missing valu-
able letters, supposed TO have been sent to the
Dead Letter Office, should address "Third As
aistant Postmaster General, Dead Letter office,''
and state correctly the address OF the letter in
quised for, the name Of the writer thereof, des
cription Of It's contents or inclosure the date
when Ii was originally mailed, the amount Of
postage, and whether paid or unpaid, If regis
tered, the registry number, and if the letter is
supposed 60 have been returned to tne Dead
Letter Office, the date when 1t was 60. returned
should be stated. ~ 49, '''n 4.
Dead letters not containing enclosures ofval
ne ere destroyed as scon as opened. - -HolbrOOl.
q. s. Mail.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-02
From the I.oaisvills Courier ]
"A Ballad os the Day.

ITrom Che Loni1VIIIQ UouTIer,I -I"|-
D.u.s - .ha nav ~. ..-
Dhiihe W
4 ..4gcr .ros AIRY ANEEe' DoopLa. i D..
r.f,s ,l.t-io.5 n .- 40 .1r....
yrr.,s Aha had oone 10 bed ~f
The nivht Vac DARK and rsIny--'
A isuyeiled mint c,plon bis head, 900
~ .-.s,-. :. , s.,,,, ..,,. N town.
/" AVTds"-hanty I.sss 80 "a ..sad ana rein al,
nsr. !. ,nil1,srv ciost
aJ ..a fll "knppsp " tr.nsa, train a. s-NT' ID
upon ssPsSiA' ""'A' ~ NJ "a t
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-02

TTnansNGt stIRRlElNGli-so bbls,
IL No, ricked HsrIiue n store, for ale BY yul
~ ...s n V.gs MeRnl = REsrtEArx, 81,
is6a7 " - a Noflt iIigh ltrsss::
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-02
PATTON Tp. Anril IA. 1877

= n u = PATTON IP., April Il, IE51s
WONDERFUL CURE-Some time ago an old
neighbor Of mine very III with bad cough which
every supposed to be consumption. His relatives
told that he had taken every remedy they heard OF
withont benefit; his brother TO hm die and all
were confirmed In the belief that he could not live,
had about the third Of bottle Of your PectcraI syrup
which gave him, and entirely cnred him. to the aston
ishment Of ALL What make the ore remarkable
the extreme age the man. he being years
old. I have no doubt the Pectorai saved his lie.
~- 'al"t19 JJAMN' 6INNIH 81
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-02

DR.. KEYsER's PICTORIAL SYRUP IN BLAIRs-
vILLE.-Please send another supply Of your vaIu-
able ',Pectoral eyrup" Almost everybody around rs
has the cold and inqurng for "Dr Keyser Pectoal
Syrup We have sold sixteen bottles last and are
entirely ont. Mr. A. Alter and Mr. P. Maher both
Of Blarsvi e, Pa tell they would not be without t
In their families In fact, ali who use II once want IL
again. Yours, respectfully,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-02

ANOTHER NEW cERTTFIoATE-DR. KEYsRRs
PRoToRAL sYRUPs--I had been troubled with acough
and cold tor several weeksso bad II that could not
Sleep had the advice and prescriptions from three Of
the the city. whom could name but do
not do finally procured bottle OF your Pectoral
Syrup, which cared me entirely. signed. az Ei 3s
1Dert, street p,,,Sa,rS %i p slMGST9Si Gs g SisoO
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-02

buted, the gold coinage would be of sufficient
magnitude to supply every inkabitant, young Or
old, with the sum Of G3 81. ID. Hpsf sd.Hlr.
OF the silver coinage Of the realm, results
from evidence adduced by Dr.. Graham, F. R.
8. :. master of the mint, before the Decimal
Coinage Commission, show that there are also
in circulation among the subjects Of the Queen,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-02
'gbe Obio 5tatesn1ta,r n
FEans.

Daily, per gear. !e .....s. 10
Tri Weekly, per rear. r...s,H......".."'"..'' W
q Weekly, per yea ......sS's'.s".."..". w
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-02
sEOTiCEi

lpsuE EsUBnOWrmRRie RieiDRsIHOust tsf
lll closing ub his cid husness - qpeA and hppepa
all perrops having pnse occoppts on bookt w
giys them At'sati'n ~, ys ,sr.s : ~, y,
.nrAh aaial ~ nnl N "A zrl
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-02

PnTsuuRoH, Jan. II, 1850.
Dr.. KEYsER MY wife has been afflicted with had
cough and difficulty Of breathing, for Eve or six years
which for several years back had gradually increased In
Violence The complaint has been hereditary, and she
le In this state Of her case procured some of your
Pectoral Cough Syrup. bought the first time, fty
cent bottle which relieved her very much then called
and got dollar bottle, which cured her entirely ana
she has trace or the former disease except weak
ness. would also state that used the medicine my
SELF to cold and cough The medicine cured me by tax
Ing one dose 1express my entire sasfaction with the
medicine and you are at liberty 70 publish this II you
desire TO do 60. WIN. WILsON, NfTa
Alderman Fifth Ward.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-02
Stray Money Letters.

Statement Of dead letters, containing money !,
received at the Dead Letter Office during the
Quar- endg 3lst March, 1860 203 let cong Sl3 100 81
+" 30th June, 1860, 2,e6n let. cong 1917 Al
e" Both Sept, 1850, 2, l92 let. copg l0,975 go
'' 3lst Dec !, 1860, 335 let. cong II $50 20
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-02

STEUBnvILLR, o., March "a, 1850
have used DR.. Keysers Cough Syrup for bad cough
Of several years standing. and can cheeuy say 1t is
the best medicine for the same that have tsken
.4e5Is rdf III. ..-f.-.- "a J. W. PRICE.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-02
HENRY KEHEER

wv VtHl HhNNAN UhhANS uQqQ l91d
tnaie Of Phalcn's nsiahlshment, n ND RnpIietore
ehampoonIng, Curling and Dressing Balloon East Blal,
street, over the Post Once where atifhetion VII
be given In all the various branches. Ladies' ant
iyol-dly ---~'- ~---- '------
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21
JOHN hull MODERATE.
Especial to the Post


Washington, Dee. 90
The dispatches of the British Ministry
are reported to be more sensible and mod
crate than represented by the English
Press. Nothing peremptory or imperative
is addressed to our Government, and moth
ing in short, which cannot be settled by
diplomacy The general feeling here IL
favorable to peace, to conciiiation and to
the reference Of all disputed questions to
an international commission, but no one
is in favor Of relinqulshing a particle Of
our rights.
General Burnside arrived at Annapolis
this morning, aud Immediately commence
ed his preparations for the departure of
the expedition to the South \ grand
review of ten regiments Of the General 5
command took place to-day, The men
are III excellent condition and eagre for
the start -Four Of the vessels belonging
to the expedition arrived at Annapolis
last night, making a total of twelve,
which are in readiness for departure
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21
New orleans Strongly Fortified.

4 correspondent of one of the British
Journals received by a late arrival from
Europe, writing from New Orleans, gives
the following statement respecting thef for
ttications and other defenees of that re.
balliens city:
"The Mississippi is fortified so as to be
impossible for any hostile feet or tlotilh,
Forts jackson and st. Philip are armed
with leo heavy guns {6S Founders, rited
by Bashley Brltten, and received from
England. The navigation Of the river is
stopped by dam at about quarter OF q
mile from the above forts No fiotila on
earth could force that dam in less than
two hours, during which time IL would BE-
within SAaft and cross range of 70 guns
Of the largest ealibre, many of which
would be served with red hot shot, numer.
Gus furI aces for which have been erected
in every fort and at every battery In a
day OF two we shall have ready two IRON
caSed floating batteries. Their plates are
i inches thick, OF the best hammered
irpa. received from England and France
Each ir0p. cased battery VIII mount tWen-
t. 6s Founders. placed 50 as to skim the
water, and strike the enemy's hull betwee
wind and water. We have an abundant
supply of incendisry shells, cupola furna-
cus for molten iron, Congreve rockets,
aud fire ships Between New Orleans and
the fort there is constant succession Of
earth works. At the plain of Ghalmcite,
near Janias property, there are redouhts
armed with rifled cannon which have been
E.naa - "a att FIVE 1rriirs urru,
A ditch thirty feet wide and twenty feet
deep extends from the Mississippi to La
Cyprienue. In forts St. Philip and Jack
son there are ) 900 men, of whom goolly
portion are experienced artillerymen and
gunners who have served in the navy
At New Orleans itself we have 30, 900 in
fantry, and as many more quartered III the
Immediate neighborhood. In discipline
and drill they are far superior to the north
ern lcsies. We have two very able and
active generals, who possess our entire
confidence Mansfield Lowell and Briga-
der Gen. Ruggles. For commodore we
have old Hollins--a Nelson in his way
We are ready to give the Yankees a hot
reception when they come.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21
RUnoRED DEFEAT OF HoLLINs /,
AEH 0RkE4fN1e BESP6tBEts7,"'
Great slave rnsurreet,on in mississippi !
New York. Dee. %.

New York, Dee. %
1Ahe steamer Atlantic from Port Royal
Dec 18th, has arrived. She has cargo
Of 10000 pounds OF Sea Island cotton.
gathered under the direction Of Govern.
ment agents by the negroes.
Gen. Stevens brigade of 1000 men
now occupy Beaufort, St Helena and
Bay Point.
Gen. Vieles' expedition has been aban,
Ndoned
X cen Sherman had issued orders that
allthe reporters for the press should leave
the place Immediately.
The number OF troops at Port Royal
and vicinity was about 10000 men.
Four hundred thousand pounds Of cot
ton had been secured when-the At
lantic sailed aud would be shipped in the
next steamer.
A part of theNstone feet were at Sayan-
nah, and part of them had gone to
Charleston.
Four hundred of our men, on the 10th,
crossed to the main land towards Charles
ton and Savannah Railroad. They had
an encounter with rebel force Of 800,
who retreated after firing yolley without
effect
A special to the Tribune mentions a
rumor Of the defeat of Hollins, and the
sinking of his ship by the steamer Massa-
ehusetts.
Unusual depression Is reported through.
out the South New Orleans is partlcu,
larly respondent
A great negro instruction is reported
in Mississippi, aud an immense amount
Of property has been destroyed-sl50, 600
Oh the QuItman estate alone
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21

Those who hold claims for horses sold
to Col Bussey's Regiment viii be apt to
notice Capt. Rankin's advertisement in
to days paper. The Captain is assured
that such claims will be paid speedily, on
being properly presented See advertise
ment.
EMERsoN's GALLERY.-A good pie
ture is one Of the neatest presents that
can be made al any time, and specially so
in the holidays. Emerson can make a
good picture. He has spacious, we'll
lighted, and neatly arranged Gallery over
Bartlett 4 Hayes Drug Store. lie has
also lately received new Camera, and
having made himself proficient in the
business, he can furnish ambrotypes, and
all other kinds of types, except our kind ]
in the finest style. His Photographs viii
especially attract attention Give him a
--------
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21

For these formidable and dangerous rasks
Magnetic oniMeptis Al anisiling remedy II used
season. Apply freely The Throat aud Chest and coy
er with hci flannel This Ointment has been bciofe
the public over 20 years. and it's constantly Increasing
demand has established liz reputation a superior
Liniineut in all cases where soothing and relaxing
remedy is required, particularly in rheumatism, Neu-
fhigia Inflammation Of the LOW els Kidneys spi.
mai affections, sore Eyes burns, Piles Wounds and
Bruises.
each battle.
Sold by all Druggists Price S. cents
Order may be addressedto J. 4. Wilkinson, Whole
pale Agent, Nc. eli Male st., heokuk, Iowa
deSij-dimw2t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21
FROM PHILADEIPHIA.
Philadelphia, Dec. 20,

The Bulletin says that It's informant
must be mistaken about the MerriInap
sticking on the stocks. Another inform.
ant SAYS. that the Merricac was in the dry
dock, and that her upper works were cut
down, 50 as to bring her water line Oh al
most Il level with the water, that she was
covered with heavy timber and sheathed
with iron. 1t is probable that in taking
her out of the dry.dock her weight WAS
50 great Sue would not float, and that The
hulk can hever be raised
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21
HsHROAT AND LUNGS.

AT this OF the year when coughs and colds
IRE troublesome every family should have safe and
eeftan remedy al hand. kaIscui's live syrup and
oiu is the yer, thing. II Is not only pleasant for
EhfIdrrr q tatet hut i certain cure for Group
Nhooping Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma, Coughs, and al
knreiioils ei ,e Throat and Lungs.
Sold b, all Druggists Price 90 cents.
ardsH may be addressed ioJ i. Wilkinson, hole
|.le Agent, NO. 81 Main-st., keokuk, Iowa
dec lSG lma2t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21
COMMERCIAL.

DAILY Gam Cary 0yricK,
kEokcK, Dec II, '6l.
FLouR-superfips sie5; siprn wheate xsra 81 IS,
Fall Wheat Estra 81 %.
BRAN ANDsHoRrs--so 10 aor v 100 ~
CGRS--tse y bush.
BAKttf-sir.
WnEAT--lu good lemapl, Fail 1915, slrill 50
choice do sse,
RYE-2Uc dali.
oATS-la}s4lac,
POTATOES III a2t} Gle load relail25 to zoe
svGAR-eac@ utip,ht tatr s8aaldt., prime lo}s9
IL clarified i-,a ~, crashed and Loaf 2}sta 1915
hs8IASS i!S-~Pi,Hatioi.4 IL III; suga shease so;
Goiden syrup 1ea a5a.
tafFEE-Rip fagfetp. Java sst,.4; Lhguyra 20 ~.
RICE-9. q l0c.
soAP-raIni &c Family S,.e German (Cin) ~
g7lc.
cAHDLEs--si star isaaie. stearine - Mould IL
LARp-scs relAil sac
BuTTER-Cymmon 6s7c: Choice IL, retail IL ! is.
LEA1hgR--sole qsaesi Harness asqg5o
HIDES-prs ice green green sheep pelss
3dBs,e green hog skins l5c.
HAy-1imothy, new '. unaoo 90, baied s. COG $40.
Prairie IS ".
sEEDs--1ime,hy ! %, Flax Seed 10
oSioSs-a594oc.
EGGS-l0 Zoe.
WHITE BEANs--5oeasi 90.
FRATHERs--25R
FRLlT-Dsied Apples vi % bashei. Dried
Peaches 81 o1e - IS Raisips s3O0ts3 so
CHEEsE-Western Reserve De- Denmak 1s87.
BEEF-it asac gross; 3as4 y quarter.
SHEEP-Sl 5ba2 50 head.
H0Gs-D rssed q. ae9e.
sALT-Gt. A. ~ so y sack; Kanawha 50 o. y bar
rel: Llyerpootsl eoa ~ 60 sack; Lake 81 IS y
Dbl.
FISH-Mackerei, No. 1 sI6sa y bbi Sp-2 &l4
@Ssl6. No.3 s9aSl0. White Fish, No. % 0og5 80
y half bill. GOD Fish SEQ n.
RAGS-l.c
Old iRoS-4saa4c n, Brass case = n. Cop
per ioa igttc y h.
EXCHANGE~-On New York, Bankable Funds IN
for gold y cent. st. Louis a cent for Missouri
Funds
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21

Parties holding claims against members of Conpa
ny A. lat regiment Iowa Cavalry, for horses purchas
cd for Government service, will please presen them
at the Grocery Store Of Robertson 4 Mcqueen, Main
street,, aud receive The drs nstsIlment them; also
friends Of the soldiers who expect reu,ittanees.
would here state for the satisfaction those con
cerned, that II the amounts sent do lquidate the
entire claims The soldlers did get psid for the time
they expected, but have the Of the ymas
ttr that they viii be paid again In January neAt, Al
which time 1t viii be TO rticom ng
Camp near syracuse, Mo-. Dec ie, 1861.
A. g. MrQUEES,
dec2ld Captain Commautiu g G omsunv
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21
Whit eoIfan Write..

Schuyler Colfax, member Of Congress
from Indiana, writes to his paper as fol-
lows
Tor some reason, the strict rule, adopt
ed after the battle of Bull Run, combining
men, with special exceptions in special
cases, to their camps, has been relaxed -
The hotels are now crowded with cpau-
let;ad and uniformed officers. The streets
are thronged with them, and although
nearly all the camps are outside the city,
the soldiers whom you meet III such large
numbers everywhere make you think
you are within The picket lines of the ar
my. One reason why the city is SO
crowded, is that thousands of officers have
brought their families here and live with
them at the hotels, boarding houses, or
rented apartments, doubtless, however, at,
tending to camp duties during the day
! fear this does not tend to favor the ad
vance OF the army.
ct, in Justice to Gen Mcclellan, the
COMMANDMENT Chief, whom ! met on
Monday morning. and had an interesting
conversation with, | must state that he
repeated to me with emphasis a former
declaration that the war would be short,
though it probably might be desperate,
land that he saw the way clearly through
to success In coDquering the rebellion. |
cannot properly add more of his convers
alton, but sincerely hope all confident an
, ticipatlons may be realized. But upper
most in every ones mind, aud without
which a letter from Washington would be
incomplete, Is the question of 'contra-
bands what policy -will probably be
adopted Let the people have faith tha,
Congress will not d sappoint them. Ac
ertreme policy o. absolute and un'rcrsat
emancipation utW be adopted But
cannot be mistaken in the conviction that
slavery Is at last conceded to be positive
elen.en. of strength to the rebellion, not
only on Notifications. but in the fel /, the
tarm-hous and town. And that every
rebel in the land having forfeited his life
and all, by his wicked attempt to destroy
our Government aud crush our Constitu.
ton, will be stripped Of every right d
property he claims, so that the world
shall see that we are IN earnest III putting
down this gigantic rebellion To THU
point, unless | am greatly mistaken, Con
gress will arise Some may think thu
wish is father 10 the thought; but on,
/ legislation. trust aud believe. will vindi
cate the correctness Of my opinion. On
motion OF my colleague, MIR. Dunn, res
pluti1n passed yesterday, iavorints the &C
QUESTION Of a region of Central America
where our free colored population. now
and hereafter, may be colonized
Gen. Fremont has not yet arrived here
The feeling among large majority oil
Republican members is decidedly in his
favor but there witt be no tactiuus quar-.
Trrf-With the administration because il
thought and acted differently. The time.
are too grave for that
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21
Washington. Dec. 90

The Government dispatches concerning
Mason and Slidell difficulty viii be dig
nifed but OF most conciliatory nature
They will satisfy the English Cabinet
that no insult was intended. There is
now not the slightest doubt but that the
affair will be speedily, honorably aud ami
cably arranged
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21
XXXVII Congress- First Session.
Washington, Dec. 90

washington, Zee. ~.
Trumbull presented petition asking
for the removal OF Jesse d. Bright from
the Senate.
Wilson presented petition for the es-
adjustment OF a system of an exchange
Of prisoners. Also, a report from the
military Committee and joint resolution
expressing recognition of the gallantry OF
Gen. Lyon and the brave soldiers under
his command at Springfield
Pomeroy made few remarks in eulogy
on Gen. Lyon, with sketch Of the battle
Of Springfield. where the warrior of this
war ended his gallant and well -spent life,
and paid tribute to the gallantry and
bravery of the soldiers.
Mr.. Dixon aud Eos err also spoke OF
the true worth, gallantry and devotion to
the country which characterized General
Lyon, The resolution passed
MIR. Sumner reported from the Com.
on Foreign Relations the House bill 70,
the relief of the owners of the British
ship Perthshire. Laid on the table.
Mr.. Trumbull reported back from the
Committee on the Judiciary the bill te
abolish the U. S. Supreme Court, and
asked to be discharged from further con.
sideratin of the subject; whereupon the
Committee was diScharaad- -
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21

81 TtRDAY, DECEMBER 81.

RTs- We are informed that Dr. NJ Gugin
has been appointed Surgeon of the Post
at Benton Barracks.