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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-31

DEATHS IN THE GeNvEsf-IH the
Academy Of the Sisters of visitation, in
this city, Sister Mary Cecilia, MARY
Greed, in the world, neice Of Patrick NJ,
Kennedy of this city,, died of consump-
ton on Thursday night Dec. 26th, at mid.
night.
Also, Sister Mary Gabrielle Miss
Rice, in the world, from Perry county,
No. died of consumption on Saturday
Dec. 2Sth. The funeral of the latter was
attended ON Sunday afternoon last, when
the procession from the Convent TO the
Catholic Cemetery was, perhaps. the
largest ever witnessed Ia this city.
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Stevens, ELL.

Warrington, Dec. 80.
The following is the bill introduced in
the House by Mr. Stevens on leave:
First, That oil laws or parts of laws
creating and establishing ports of entry
or delivery in any State now in rebellion
be and the same are hereby repealed.
Second. Hereafter ma vessel, either for.
eign or domestic, except such as belong
TO or are employed by the Government OF
tue United States. shall enter or leave any
OF the said ports, unless driven there by
stress of weather
Third. If any vessel shall violate or at
tempt to violate the provisions of this act
the said vessel and everything pertaining
thereto shall be forfeited, the one half 10
60 to the captors and the other half to
the United States, and every person is
hereby authorized to make such seizure.
and the captain or commander Of such
vessel shall be fined not exceeding FIVE
hundred dollars. -
Fourth. The said vessel and cargo NAV
be seized at any place a. sea or in any port,
and the goods may be taken wherever
found, either on land or water.
Fifth. The proceeds shall be divided
among the captors according to the law
now regulating prizes.
Sixth. The ship and cargo NAV be tried
AZ vel as officers in-nny court In the IIni
ted States into whose jurisdiction the
same may be taken.
Seventh The States now in rebellion
are Virginia sssssi, North Carolina, South Caro-
lima, Georgia, Alabama, Florida. Texas.
ethfffsfana, Mississippi, Tennessee and
Arkansas. If any other States should
hereafter become rebellious the President
shall proclaim the fact, and the provisions
OF this act shall then apply to such State
or States.
Eighth. The President shall have the
power to declare any harbor or harbors.
ports Of entry, if in his judgment it shall
be expedient.
In reply to the resolutions of the House
OF Representatives, requesting the Sere-
tary of War to furnish all general orders
issued In reference to the transportation
of troops and munitions of war by rail-
road, and, also all orders designating the
amounts to be paid for such purposes,
the Secretary submits a report from
Quartermaster General Meigs in which
it is stated that the Quartermas C eneral
has issued no general orders ON this sub.
ject.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-31

THE GERMAN REGIMENT-We learn
from Der Demokrat that Capt. Zetter, Of
Fort Madison, has arrived with fourteen
men Tor his company, and that he has
thirty-four more at that place who are
only waiting Tor an opportunity to get
across the Ice so as to come along. These
will fill the company Capt. Riehl. Of
Dubuque, has full company, though a
portion OF his men are waiting for passes
to come down. Capt. Stuhr. of this city,
lacks only three men Of having full
company. There are now Eve full COM
panies IN the regiment and the sixth will
soon be organized The prospect Of FILL
ing up is fair We should think. (Dayen-
port Democrat.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-31
FROM NENMExICo.

'.-0 NY IDCA' ops
The Santa Fe mail. with dates to the
l4th, has arrived.
The reported massacre of 200 men by
the Indians near TT. Stanton proves to be
incorrect.
Memorials have been passed by the ter
rltorial legislature, petitioning Congress
to enact laws and make such appropria-
tons as will authorize the Indian Depart
ment to select suitable lands for Indian
reservations Also that New Mexico be
relieved of the payment Of the amount Of
taxes assigned to her by the late law Of
Congress. The law fer the protection eli
slave property in New Mexico was repeal
ed by an almost unanimous vote in both
Houses.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-31
COMMERCIAL.

/ BxfEr Carr CRY ovrfer -
kEoE-x, Dee 2s, 81.
| FLouR-sapcrfBe ~ IS. Spring wheate xtra 81 rs
Fall Wheat Extra - 25
BRAN ANDsHoKTs-sUto auc too ~.
coRN-latat815e y BUSH
BARLEY-23c.
wHEAT-ln good demand Fall 7oa7s; sprire 50
choice do 55c.
RfE-2Oc dull.
oATs-I21sa15c.
poTAToEs-l5aao by the load retail Is 10 Soc
suGAR-sew Orleans fair l0iails, prime II va
i2k; clarified 12stalai; crushed and loaf 1874.
| NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 45la5U, sugarhouss 4yaeao,
Golden syrup aoS75c.
COFFEE Rio 81 a22c, Java,9aa3G Laguyra 24aaS.
RiCE-91sasloc.
soAP-Palm &c, Family 5@c, German (Cin.) ~
@7fc.
cANDLEs-sta l5ai6 stearine 10. Mooldll.
LARB-5r: retail s.e.
BuTFER-Cummon C87e; Choice TO- tail IL i a Is.
LEATfIER-soie 25 aas; Harness 2s<B3a.
HlDEs-ery Toe, green 4 green sheep pelts
80 e35ci green hog skins i5c.
HAY-Timothy, new s5 ooas 90, baled Is coz go:
Prairie - 90.
Enthusiastically q 90; Flax Seed ~
nSloNs-359 4oc.
EGGS--Iec.
WHITE BEANs-50cGasI co.
FEATHERs-25G30
FRUIT Dried Apples 81 6o9si Esp bushel.--
Dried Peaches seooia 81 %. Raisins q Gag IS o.
CHEEsE-N cstern Reserve sc; Denmak 6a@7
BEEF-i1sa2c gross; 3a,4 y quarter.
sHEEP-s 59aa 81, y head.
HoGs-Dressed 2aaAe.
sALT-G. A. 90 50 y sack Kanawha 90 d y bar
rel; Liserpoolsl eoa - 90 y Lake 80 20 y
Dbl.
FIsH-Macks rei, No. a16sa 10 Dbl, No. 9 GA
@3I6, No. eb4$l0. White Fish, No. s5 GOES 80
half Dbl. God Fish SOC q h.
RAGS-1tc.
OLD lRoN-A41c v b. Brass 6a,se h. Cop
per Ioai2tsc b.
EAcHANGE-on New York, Bankable Funds y
for gold Ii v cent. ST. Louis j. cent for Missour
Funds.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-31
hIPTHERIA AND GROUP.

for these formidable and dangerous -
"asnetse oihHehi Il an unfas!lng remedy Ii used in
season Apply freely 10 The Throat Chest and COW
~ win hot flannel, This Ointment has been before
Tue pate osersp !ears, and Its constantly Increasing
demand has established it's reputation an a Superior
Li'stnentn all cases where soothing and reia king
REMEDY IL required, particularly In Rheumatism. Mem
raigis Inflammation Of the Bowels and Kianexs sp,
nal affections, Sore Eyes, Burns, Piles Wound. and
Bfulses.
see last page, also pamphlet With agent. and around
each bottle.
Sold by all Druggisis. Price % cent?
Order may 10 sddressedto 1T wilkinson Whole
sale Agent, No. 81 Main ST., Keokuk, Iowa
derfa.aimw2t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-31
A God Thing.

Ed. GATE Cry A dialogue was
published in your valuable paper few
days since, concerning the relative merits
OF gum shoes and the waterproof black
ing, made by Messrs. Duke q Barrett.
wether as literary or advertising matter, |
eeafA ret rny; however, 1 was induced to
try the backing, and find it all that il is
cffHimud 10 be, 50 far as the polish is con
cerned. The Antiseptic Backing, blythe
use of which shoes never wear out, of
course | have not yet had time 10 fully
test, but certainly ii makes them feel nice
and soft.
But in the use of The polish, which
comes in separate boxes, | think | have
made discovery, and that is, that it is
as good FOR kid or any other grain finished
leather, as for calf--when the grain be-
comes rough and scaly-perfectly reyivng
it, both in appearance aud to the feet, and
making the thinncst kid turn water as we'll
as caliskin. At first | could not make It
polish, cut soon learned that this was in
consequence of putting too much on; l
have no difficulty now, on this account, as
! gauge the amount by taking a three
cent piece, as near as possible in the cen.
tire, and seraping up what ! can on half
Of it, which is fully enough to black the
largest pair of boots, and with this guam
tit5Y On they may he polished immediate.
~. Smaller shoes want less quantities.
Respectfully yours,
ECONOMY.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-31
BY TELEGRAPH.
New York, Dee. 80.

New York, Dec. 80.
TN Saturday evening last the Banks
did not hold much over twenty .three mil
lions of dollars in specie. Many of the
Banks are paying specie as usual while
others are paying small sums to custom.
ers. There is little demand however
Arrangements have been made for the ad-
vance Of specie to pay a portion Of the
State debt and interest thereon due Jan
uarT Ist.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-31

AND LUNGS.

Al this season Of the year when coughs and colds
are troublesome every family should have safe and
certain remedy at hand, Ransans's Hive syrup and
ieaD is the very thing 1t Ia not only pleasant for
children 10 take. bat 10 certain cure for Croup.
WhoopinE Cough, Bronehilia Asthma Coughs, and all
Affections OF lhe Throat and Langs.
Sold by sil Drugsists. Price Is cents.
Orders may be addressed to J. T. W ikinsos Whole
ssie Agent, No. 81 Axin.sI, Keokui, Iowa
decl3dlmw2t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-31
XXXVII Congress- First Session
HOUSE.
NVashin

HOUSE.
Washington, Dec 80.
Potter reported the following, which
was adopted:
Resolved, That the Secretary of the
Treasury be requested to furnish, without
unnecessary delay, to the select commit
tee instructed to inquire into the alleged
disloyalty Of Government employees, the
information asked for By the letter on the
Sd inst. addressed by the Chairman Of
the committee 10 the Secretary Of the
Treasury.
Potter also reported resolution calling
on the Sec Of the Interior to similarly
respond. He said it was necessary for the
select committee to have this information
in order to make their report.
Mallory affected to the introduction Of
the ADORE resolution calling on the Sec Y
of the Interior.
The last resolution of Mr.. Potter being
objected TO, it was not received for con-
alteration.
Mr.. Stevens, from the Committee on
ways and Means, reported bill repeal.
ing certain laws creating certain ports Of
entry, the consideration of which was
postponed until the second Tuesday il
February. Stevens briefly expressed his
views, saying among other things that the
blockade was quasi admission OF the
nationality OF those whose ports are block.
AIDED, and that 1t was not correct prfn,
clpie for nation to blockade it, oxn
ports. incidentally alluding to the al
justuent Of the Trent affair, he thouehl
the conduct Of France inpertinen., q 81,
vas not invited 70 interfere il the aeair,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-31

S- The river was lower yesterday than
at any time this winter There was not
much floating ice in the channel, owing
doubtless to blockade above. The two
ferry boats are frozen in in the bay a,
Quincy. Navigation is suspended for a
time.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-31
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Relief i'm Business.

Cincinnati, Dec. 30.
The surrender Of Mason and SIidell
aud the suspension Of specie payments by
the New York Banks, produced a feeling
of relief in business circles.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-31

W.ARl WAR;! WARllI

All persons keeping or having for sale, any or
kiDds Of Munitions OF War as Guns Pistols Re-
vovers and all kindsof Ammunition are required not
70 sell 10 any person withoui from the
aghed THIS order must be strictly COUPLED with.
nnderpensiy offorfeiing all articles nen,Ioped IN
their possession. JOHN sTANNus
VJiso Surveyor Peri OF keokuk
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-31

bwWe learn that DR.. Wyman of this
city has been appointed Surgeon of Col.
Moore's n. Z. Missouri Regiment, and
that he will enter upon the discharge of
his duties this week.
keokuk is also represented in the same
Regiment by two other officers, viz. Mr..
Dan'l W. Pressell, who is Quartermaster.
and DR.. K. Hickey, who is the SUIT
Ter.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-31
Aar The PHILADELPHIA Innn;rer mr.,

AJ- The Philadelphia Inquirer urges
that the Government svail Itself of its
present facilities on the Southern coast,
and set the contrabands at work in the
1--we oak plantations getting out ship tim.
Der. Live oak is now, and has been
scarce Tor months past, not only at private
snip yards, but also at our navy yards.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-31
A street. Coiioquy.

A laconic and pointed dialogue between
two citizens occurred yesterday, about as
follows, to-wit:
sEMISEeEsH.-Well. Mr.. -, wha,
do you think of the surrender Of Mason
and Slidell
UNION MAN.-Mhat do yau think Of
H2
Enthusiastically, sir, / think our
Government is eternally disgraced.
UNION MAs--That'sju just what every
internal traitor in the country thinks.
Whereupon Mr.. secesh not finding the
sympathetic response which be desired,
dried up and I" sLedaddled."
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-31

An CASES FRESH BALTIMORE
IN COVE OYSTERS just received and for sale b,
hos6d KELLOGG 4 BIRGE.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-31
livery STABLE,

kirst -. bet. Main and johnson
HORSES. BUGGIEs and CARRIAGES of The n..,
class &t~a feasfy for hirt.
horses boarded BY the day week, prices to suit
the times. F - "
Transient customers accommodated.
orders Tor tie Omnibus to to and from The n. II.
roads and Steamboats, left II the Stable or the e,ne
House, II! be promptly attended, 10.
dec lUd " yANnRSnAr
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-31

HARNESS LEATHER.
500 Sides Of Harness
Leather

Fer which the highest market rates win he paid In
CASH by KELLOGG HIRGr
DeeIsdaw I'm - M :,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-18
Washington. April Is.

4
Efforts making to concentrate formid-
able force to defend the Capital; plots are
known of in numerous parts Of Maryland
and Virginia to seize the Capital. Senator
Douglas had lengthy interview with Lin
coin this night. Douglas said thai, Though
opposed to Republican administration on
party issues, he was prepared to sustain
the President in all his constitutional func-
tons, preserve the Union and defend the
Capital to the last. He advised prompt
action. Lincoln was elated with the in
terview and Douglas cooperation.
Authentic information states that the
confederate States are to march on Wash
ington with 10000 men. The design is
to retake Sumter at all hazards. The May
or Henry Of Philadelphia offers his ser
vices to the President. Gov. Curtin Of
Penn, offers 100000 men if necessary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-18
Madison New.

April l5-Cole doubtless elect.a
1000 to 1000 majcrity-School I;b,..
bill kilIed-Bill to compile school l.a.
passed-Militia bill presented and onno.ss
by lowest grade democrats, favored /, !,
per grade democrats; i. will pass .i,
unanimously and Wisconsin be thna 1V@
prepared for any emes Sency--Biu eor 10y
powering defendants in Miller's cntt = elll'
court to sue and recover in State cons s.,'Ua'
valuable improvements on lands nas.aa 'or
Clark's bill for the relief of Farm NJ
gagors passed to third readinc H. ' UT
than a two-third vote in Assemble al alO's
doubt will become law-I,a C" ~ 10
Land Grant law will be repealed NJ
Strong's steal killed; also, G. K TnO Use
$4,000 steal for maps killed-Tbe ros 0,lS
ton Of halfbreed republicans to amend aIV y
Constitution BY calling national con n sus
ton tabled--General impression tbat I n
ever will not stand by the admipistra @sO,
in defending the country against Son, I',Os
traitors ought to be hung-impress;So,uu
shared in by all parties. ''On
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-18
MoKEr & BRornERs.-The extensivs

Mckee & BRoTHERs.-The extensive
mercantile company Of this name, with q
branch Store Of the largest class at most
Of the large towns in this State, the sales
being uniformly for cash and at the lowest
prices, have one of their cheip cash head
quarters at Platteville. The advertisement
in another column gives their terms and a
general idea of their stock and extent Of
supplies.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-18
ID i ID u /.

SPOTS WO0D---In the village OF Hazel Green
April 2, Mrs. Lucy Spottswood, aged 60 years and
days; mothsrof the late Hon. j. Kidd SpottswoOd
Ths deceased gradually sunk under her last sad be-
reavement theloss of her only son-havug buriedher
husband and four soDs in nine years. But she has
gone to join them ia the spirit world, "where love
Wreaths round them forever" She leaves Two lone
daughters to mourn the departure Of most kind md
afectionate mother.
. Thus star by star declines,
Till all are pass'd away,
As morning higher shines,
To pure and perfect day.
Norsiuk those stars in empty night
They hide themselves in Heavens own light
Cox.
MILNER--In Little Grant, April 6, Of fits Nelson
John, youngest SON Of james and 6. H. Miner, ag'a
months
" Time Is winging us away
To our eternal homs.
life Is but a winters day,
An awning to the tomb.
Sleep, loved and lost one sleep.
Beneath the quiet sod;
With faith and hope and prayer,
We give thee up to God" CON-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-18
Military Order.

The order for enlistments is in the b.0a
ofC. K. Dean for Grant County, uDd.,
direction of Gov. Randall; rs men ara -
portioned to be raised in Grant. Mr. \
is at Lancaster, and has agents abroad i
receive names for the service under Pa,
dent Lincoln. His list embraced outo .
number Of our young men on YESTERDAY
and we presume the requisition will be FIJI
within the very limited time allotted Tia
service is for three months. Persons a.
listing are TO meet at Boscobel on Mondor
at 10 o'clock, a. m. to organize thecompaDv
Mr. R. Garter brought the order to NJ,
Dean, and Carter, Ed. Lowrey, D. McKaa
are abroad..with the papers for enlstments
The country must feel proud ofthe patr,
otic assistance of all these gentlemen
Heaven bless them and all true friends of
our insulted republic.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-18
Washington, April IL
Washington, April Is

w doHiliSSoh, AAPin -.
The President in reply to the Virginia
Commissioners repeated his purpose to
hold, occupy, take possession of property
and places belonging to the Government,
and collect duties, imposts, but he will not
use force, except if necessary for this object.
An unjustifable assault has been made
on Sumter. l shall repress it if | can, and
take the places which have been seized. !
shall, to the best Of my ability, repel force
by force. Ifwar news proves true, shall
probably withdraw mails from the Seeded
States. | consider the forts and property
in these States yet belong to the United
States. | shall not attempt to collect du-
ties by armed invasion. | don't mean,
however, that | may not land force to re-
lieve Forts. He reafiirms what he said in
his Inaugural, except about mails.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-18
Columbus. April i.

Adjutant General Darlington has Just
issued orders carrying into effect the Mill
tary Laws just enacted by General ASSEM-
bly, Of Ohio, and providing for six thousand
regular militia, besides militia for reserve OF
not less than thirty-five thousand men to be
subject to immediate transfer into regular
force.
The regular militia has been organized
into twenty-five regiments which, upon a
war basis, would make $4,000 mon. On
Saturday bis Office was throngcd by per-
sons eagerly inquiring for the news, and Of
fering their services, irrespective OF party,
70 the support Of the General Government.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-18
LAncaster. AprlI n, lsel.
pLATTEVILLR ACADEMY!

The Summer Term Of this Institution viii O'S
Wednesday, April "a, 1861. - - quartet
Terms Of Tuition vary from - 70 y ptev 7aos
Incidental expenses IS cente per qus,'sn The Acse
board $I.b0 70 500 per week. Room rent !.
emg IS cents per week. ,,hough lsp
5t0dents viii be received af Any ''''e. sfh "
eery desirable taN they should co mmsi'
classes ct The beginning Of the term :, n. Desfn
Special attention Is given % the NIT
Tacuf. ,..aa IN FrenSp'
Arrangements hare been made for ca Gas. Music.
Photography, and Vocal and gpstrnme,n,sls,;
Catalogues and circulars seat on hpPnSN
For fu''Aes 'a'''s SEo. aPR Guernsey fd'o'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-18
Richmond. April l3


In the Convention, Carlisle and Early
deprecated the action Of South Carolina
ir firing on Fort Sumter, and expressed
devotion TO the Stars and Stripes. Tie
Secessionisrs replied and applauded, gal
lantry of South Carolina. They claimed
that whatever the Convention did, the
State would 90 out Of the Union.
The Governor communicated dispatch
from Gov. Pickens, giving an account Of the
bonbardment, saying there is furious Ere
on us from Sumter; we will take the fort,
and sink anything if attempted elsev here /:
can whip them; have nearly seven thou
sand Of the best troops in the world, and a
reserve Of ten thourand. We will triumph
or perish. Let me know what Virginia
will do.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-18

CURRENcg.-Wc have nothing new
concerning the currency since last week
The war events may interfere to the dam
age Of Wisconsin and Illinois paper. We
venture to receive Wisconsin paper at par
on accounts and for printing ordered, ex-
cept that we are unable to raise silver
change enough to balance small deals. -
Efforts are being made at St. Louis and
Milwaukee to restore the credit Of Wiscon-
sin banks, and keep their paper at par
those cities holding that the action of Chi
cago towards Wisconsin banks has been
scandalous and without cause. Our faith
is yet good, as to the present and future sol
yency of Wisconsin banks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-18
WASHINGTON. Anril l9

The Commissioners from Virginia had a
pleasant interview with President Lincoln
this morning, The result was simply a
statement by the President that he will act
according to the Inaugural programme,
hold the public property and maintain the
defensive. The Presidents reply was in
writing. 1t will be recollected the Com
missioners came here under instructions to
respectfully ask the President to commu-
nicate to the Virginia State Committee the
policy to be pursued in regard to the Con-
federate States.