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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-14

ET A private letter received in Washing.
ton from Fort Jetlersou, Key West, says
give Spanish vessels are lying Of the bar
Dor. Their purpose is not known, bnt the
superstition thereis, that they mediate an
attack on the Mexican coast. The United
States cruising vessel having been with
drawn, the Leoplc there are in dsfenoeless
condition."
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-14

SOUTHERN FoRTREssEs.-The Washington
correspondent Of the Tribune says that
Pensacola, Key West atd Hampton Roads,
three OF the most important positions in the
South are well guarded with sufficient force
to protect them against the Revolutionis,s
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
keokuk, # Des MOines and MINI,
"a ~
RAILROAD.
Open to Ottumvva, 70 Miles.
CHANGE OF TIME.
One Train each way Daily.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

I'M and after MONDAY, JAN. lAsh 1861,
~ and until further notice, ome Aatby train
will run each way Sundays excepted) ~ follows
MAIL TRAIN.
Will leave KEOKUK Ct 1900 =. ma, arriving
Mt OTTUMWA, At $500 p. m.
Will leave oITUMWA ut 1900 .. N. and
arrive at KEokUK at 500 p. N.
Na- Passengers taking the Mail Train from keo-
kuk 1T loo .. m. make sure connections with
Stages for Eddyville, Oskaloosa, Des Aoines, h
low ess, may be had 1t the Once for oil pointi
in Middle, Western and Southern lows, Kansas
Nebraska, Ac., Ac.
TICKET OEGIcE--At the Depot, loot oil
johnson street. GEO. WILLIAMS, IN.
Jan. IL '61-d6w Superintendent.
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Fsrts seized.

INV ORLEANS, Jan. III.
#. Jackson and F.. Phillip, At the entrance
OF Lake Ponchatrain, were seized BY New
Orleans troops o-day, Troops from New
Orleans nlso took possession OF the arsenal
at Baton Rouge 20, day at l2 O'Clock, no re-
sistance bong offered.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-14
Taking POsseA>,ots ~ tho Custo m
House.
ST.. LOUIS. Jan. Il

st. Louis, Jan. Ill.
By order of Gen. Scott, detachment OF
forty Federal troops, under Lieut.. Robinson,
took posse ssion Of the Sub Treasury, Custom
House aud Postofice building early this
morning. Everything quiet.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-14

CnARLIsroN, Jan. IL.
The excitement here has somewhat absted
in consequence OF pacific news from Wash
ington. The enlistment Of soldiers still goes
on, but all N quiet. The Legislature did
| nothing to-day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-14

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Ill.
The high price obtained for coal ut Charles
ton has induced persons ia this CITY 10 at
tempt sending ship load Of it there, but
ship owners refuse to take it, though Eve
dollars q ton freight is offered.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-14

Mn. LINcoLs's P. nj. GKNgRAL.-The Chi.
cago Tribune OF the 18th says it seems TO be
generally understood that Gideon Wells. az
Connecticut, will be Mr.. Lincoln's Possm aster
General.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-14
AiahaRa Accedes.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. IL.
The ordinance Of sSeness ion Was passed ct
80 p. M. CannOns are firing, bells are
ringing, and tho city is ID blaze Of enthu-
sasm,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-14

WAsuIN0roH, Jan. IL.
Gen. Dix wns to day nominated and unan.
imonsly confirmed - Sec'y Of tho Treasury.
Tho Cabinet 10 now : unit.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-14
From Eiorida.
MONTGOMERY, ia

NUNTOUAkRYy Jhn. ~.
u 10 reported here on reliable authority
that Florida will pass the secession ordinances
10 day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-14

MAIN ST., BKTWREu - AND ID. -
ADIko give ~ . call, and you vail had choice
- assortment Of Ladiss' Hat, Joctey Hats for
Misses, Ribbons. Feathers, Flowers. and variety Of
Dress Trimmings, Hssd Dresses, Dress Caps, A.
Stamping done on all kinds Of goods for Embroidery
and the latest Winter 6tye Of patterns, (fron
Taylor New York; for Cloaks, Rackr, Dresses.
and for every variety Of CHI ldren Cloth on hand
All Of these will BE- cut aud made on The shortest
notice The Subscriber have n, hesitation in as
surfing the patrcnising public that their work viii
give satisfaction. Ass:rshgTs thty only ask the
bent 6t Of impartial trial test Of their skii
in their favorite art. All orders will receive the
earliest attention and work entrusted 10 their care
will not be delayed beyond the time sxrced upon.
Mas. =. J. zID0LEK.
Dec l, -6o-d Mas.c. A. HuNTER.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-14

The working Glasses NJ the North.
The Boston Transcript, noticing the belief
that prevails at the South, that the working
Glasses at the North ere on the brink OF star
vation, after stating that they have in she
savings institutions Of Massac husetss forty.
two or forty three millions Of dollars, thus
alludes to the manufacturing business:
"Our cotton mills are nov working nearly
20 their full capacity, with the prospect OF !
demand from the west for their product ons
which will amply compensate for loss OF
noutnern trade. Take the whole OF New
Eogiand, and there are fewer mechanics and
operatives unemployed than in tho hard
times OF 1857, and there is less destitution-
none, 10 fact, which cannot be readily reley ed
oy the usual charitable and benevolent agen.
c,es. There is nothing more absurd in the
iaeas OF the secessionisss than their insane
NOTION .hat The North is entirely dependen,
upon their staple for its commercial and
business prosperity.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-14

The Tribune states AZ y fact that III. w.
Davis has been rendered . seat in Mr.. Lin
o0ln's Cabinet.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-14
Coercion.

The only kind Of coercion We are in favor
OF 10 Tor the people to coerce the Republican
leaders at Washington into q compromise
which shall save the country. No other co
erclon will do it, and We are for applying it
right vigorous'y.-lCin. Eng.
You are fne patriot and model Demo
crat. Ycu would have those whom the peo-
pie have sustained at the ballot-box surren.
der to the armed traitors, Who defy the Gov
ernmens, have seized upon its fortrsssos, torn
down it's hAgs, and fred upon it's ships! You
would effectually blot out tho verdict OF the
sovereign people at the ballot box!
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-14

ENCYCLOPEDIA Of Religious Knowledge.
IL Monbeith 0cogrs phies.
uould Brown . Grammar Of Rnglish GRAMMAR
do GRAMMAR Improved.
do First Lines Of English Grommar.
Andrews Latin English lie xicon.
Crittendsn 3 Counting House Edition Of Book
keeping.
Splits Surrencs French Dictionary.
Blank Drafts, Notes, SC.
Sectional Maps of Iowa, Illinois and Missouri.
For Sale by
NJ W. WESTCOTT.
d cl4-d Main u near 4th.
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nenry WInlev Davis 10 20 Ins0 IN,
Cabinet.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-14

The DEs MONKS VALLEY WRIe is ublished
every Monday this Office lis of The oldest pa
pcrs In Iowa, and hasa widely EXTENDED circnla
tion throaghou. the pes Moires Valley, Northern
Missouri, and Western Illinois.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-14

Governor Houston, OF Texas, has convened
the Legislature OF that State, in extra ses-
sion, at Austin, on Monday, the 2lst Of JAM
uary. Here is his proclamation:
Whereas, There has been, and yet is, great
excitement existing in the public mind, ari-
sing from various causes, touching our rela-
lions with the Federal Government and many
Of the Ssates, and . portion Of the people
having expressed . desire that the Legisla-
ture should be convened in extra session !;
and whereas, the Executive desires that such
measures should be adopted AZ will secure q
free expression of the popular will through
the ballot box, upon the question at issue,
involving their peace, interest, security and
happiness, and the action of the whole people
made known in relation TO the course which
it may be proper and necessary for Texas,
ne one of the States of the Union, to pursue,
in order to maintain, II possible, her rights
in tho Union, as guaranteed BY tho Federal
Constitution and, whereae, cur frontier IL
now invaded by Indians, and the lives OF our
citizens taken, and their property destroyed !;
and whereas, the Treasury 10 without means
either 20 defend the frontier, or meet ordi-
nary expenses Of government:
Now, therefore, Sam Houston, Governor
Of the State Of Texas, for tho reasons herein
set forth, do hereby issue this, my proclAma-
ton, ordering the Legislature Of the State Of
Texas TO convene in extra session at the cap.
itol, in the city OF Austin, on Monday, the
2lss day of January, A. ID. 1861.
Given under my hand and the great seal OF
the State, at Austin, this, the 18th
E, ! day Of December, A. ID. 1869, and
in the year Of Independence of the
u. 5. the c5sh, and OF Tcxas the 25th.
BY order Of the Governor:
sAMHOUsToN.
T.. W CAVE, Scc'y Of State.
DifsIcutlies IN tho Wsy NJ Buvntn E
Andy Johnson an ETTIgy at Knox.
Vile, Team.
Brownlow's paper Of last week contains
the following:
On the night of Jan. let it was rumored
through our town that preparations were
making a. the office Of Gen. Ramsay to have
Gov. johnson hung and burned in efigy on
Gav.ss. II was soon ascertained that the
efhgy WAS dressed and in READINGS at the
wholesale liquor house OF one Dreyfous, q
! foreign jew, who holds forth about two
doors eouth OF Ramsey's Office. Our citi.
xens- and among them the best men in thu
place, and irrespective Of PARTIES collected
on Gay street, With clubs, pistols, and othe,
simplements of husbandry,n and notified
the disunlonists concerned in this disgrace
ful work that IL could not be carried on
without the loss Of acme blood. They de-
sisted, and now have their representative
Of IL Tennessee Senator in keeping for fu
ture work, in this breathing hole of bell
where siilainous liquors are prepared 70,
those whose FANCY TIE beverage. And ",
predict that il Governor Johnson 10 eve
burned in etiigy in Knoxville, it will have t,
be done In such private, sneaking, Ant
cowardiy manner rs to make ii anything bu
ereditable to those concerned. The mus
burn it as they would a mans house.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-14

shess Music neatly Bsund Free -
Charge.
grTOSE wishing to purchase Sheet Music for =
! bound volume, can have the binding done free
Of charge II they will purchase Music to the
amount Of S. or more.
First clsss Pianos and Melodsons for sale ct
bargains. ]. d. PATRICK, 10 Main-st.,
jan4d Agent for Gate City Music Store.
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u. !,
[ESTaBLlSHED In 1851
BANKING HOUSE or
Geo. g. Anderson r Co.
HAVE THIS DAY ADMITTED AS A PART
L sER in the Banking Business, Ajax. BAEcLAY,
The business will b reafter be conducted under the
firm and style of
GEO. T.. ANDERSON a. Cd.
Being one Of the oldest Banking Houses If not
the oldesf in Iowa, the fr,n soiicits contin-
uance Of former patronage literally extended
to them.
They will make Collections and remit-less Ex-
changc-en the day OF payment, ire of charge.
Their references formerly by tau senioi
partner, VIE:
REFERKkCEs:
WinHlow, Lanier 4 Co., Bakers, Ncw-lork.
Park Bank. N. Y
Edward w. Clark 4 Co., philadei phia.
Clapp, Fuller 4 Browne, Bankers, Boston.
Howard Banking Company,
Hoffman, a Gelpcke, Chicago.
Marine Bank; -
Farmers. deposit Bank, Pittsburgh.
Mechanics tank,
Kramer Rahm, Bankers,
Gilmore Brotberton, Bankers, Cincinnati.
A. y. Hunt d Co., Bankers. Louisville. by.
State Savings In.titution, st. Louis, Mo.
Kcokuk, Jan. l, IS. GEO. g. ANDERSON.
ian1' go
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25
SEEt iat WntlcGg.

Some ot the reason why BTnle sells so many
Shoes:
In the first place, lie secures q large and COM
modious establishment at low figure and fits
ii up in good order. buys his stock in large
quantities, thereby getting it at the lowest mar
ket prices he has his Shoes made 80 that the
most fastidious cannot find fault with them; his
expenses being comparatively small, he puts his
shoes down to the lowest living rates, and then
he advertses literally and as a consequence he
sells his shoes oil rapidly and gets the cash with
which to go in quest of more bargains to be again
laid before his customers, now at this time Of the
year, when everybody is buying shoes for the
fall and winter. We would advise them to give
Birn.e a call, as he has on hand one of the best
assorted stocks of Boots and Shoes that is to be
found in the State. All business in his line
promptly and personally attended to by the pro,
prieior, James W. Birnie, No. l02 West Second
street between Shipley and Orange, Wilmington
Del. Sign of the big Black Boot.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25
cbsr,H,s Sale


s4.kA By virtue of a writ Of Ieyarl Faoias to lie d.
13llVH rseted will be exposed to Pablc sale Af the
,i house OF John Foster In the city Of Wilmington,
taikh New Castle County, on FRIDAY, the oth day o.
November next at o'clock p m the following desersea
Res, Estate, viz; -
All that cersin lot piece parcel land and Morocco
Factory thereon erected situate In the city OF Wilmington
bounded aud described follows to wit;
beginning ct the northeastery corner of Third street
AMI nine feet Wide alley bsween Orange and Iatnai
reefs thence along said alley Northery parallel with
atua street hundred aud three tt more or less 70
three feet wide alley; thence along the same EasteFly
pirasl with Third Street ortynne iset or ess 10
and OF the heirs OF william Haawell deceased thence
along the same, Southerly parallel with Orange street
nineteen feet more or less to stake, thence Westerly
parallel with Third street, about feet to another
stake; thence southrrly pualel with Orange street
-four more or les the said side Of Third
street and thence along the Westerly about forty
feet to the place Of beginning, be the contents there
Of what they may
Seized and taken 10 execution the property Of P.
frederick Iaekett and Isabella NJ his wife and George
". Griffin and Mary E. his wife, and t. rs aud to be
sold by -..... 80
sherln7s Office, New Castle Oct lS, 1881 --oc22ts.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25
Dipl omatic Correspondence.
Lord Lyons to Mr.NSeward.
WAsnlNuroN, October "a, 1901.

Washington, October ii, 1861.
SIN: Her Maiesiy's Government were much
concerned to find that two British subjects, Mr.
Patrick and Mr.. Raining, had been subjected to
arbitrary arrest; aud although they had learnt
from telegraphio despatch from me thNt Mr.
Patrick had been released, they could not but
regard the matter as one requiring their very
serious consideration.
Her Maiesty's Government perceive that when
British subjects as well as American citizens are
arrested they are Immediately transferred TO
military prison. and that the military authorities
refuse to pay obedience to II writ Of habeas
corpus.
Her Majesty's Government conceive that this
practice is directly opposed to the maxim OF tne
Constitution Of the United States " that no
person shall be deprived OF life, liberty, or pro-
perty without due process Of law"
Her Majesty Government are willing, how
ever, to make every allowance for the hard
necessities of a time Of internal trouble; and
they would not have been surprised if the
ordinary securities Of personal liberty had been
temporarily suspended, nor would they have
complained if British subjects falling under sus.
piciOn had suffered from The consequences of
that suspension.
But it does not appear that Congress has sane
toned in this respect any departure from tie due
course of Law aud il is in these circumstances $
her Majesty's Government that the arbitrary
arrests of British uljoots arr illegal
So far as appears to aer Mjesty's Govern
ment, the Secretary of State OF the United States
exercises, upon the reports Of spies and inform
ers, the power of deptiving British subjects of
their liberty, Of rcnnng them III prison, or
liberating them, by his own Will aud pleasure
Her Mnjestys Government cannot but regard
this despotc and arbitrary power us inconsistent
with the Constitution of the United States, as al
variance with the treaties Of amiiy suhssting
between the two nations, and as tending 10 pre-
vent the resort of l.rtish subjects to the United
States for purposes OF trade and industry,
Her Majestys Government hfve tht reiore fell
bound to instruct me to demonstrate against such
irregular proceedings, and 10 say thar, in thei'
opinion the authority Of Congress Is necessary
in order to justify the arbitrary arrest and i'm
prisonment Of British subjects.
have the honor to BE-, sir, with the highes
consideration, your most obedient humble ser
want, LYONS.
The Hon, WILLIAM II. SEWARD, &c.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25
Sheriff Sale.


by virtue Of writ Of Leyar Faeias to me directed,
ID will he exposed Public Sale at the house Of Srnger
Mcdaniel, In MIL Creek Hundred, New Castle County,
Delaware THURSDAY, the7 It'll day OF November, next
at o'clock, p M the following described Real Estate,
to wit;
All that certain Farm or tract Of Land. situate in Mill
Greek Hundred aioresad being bounded and described
follows to wit; Beginning In the middle OF public road
leading TO Milltown opposite stone corner Of John
Richardson's land thence with the middle of said road
south IS degrees, eight peches and hvetenths,
thence by line dividing of small portion from
this tract south Il degrees east ~ perehes to the land Of
the heirs OF Aquln Nebeker thence by sid ne south
Il degrees east 81 perches Of James Dennys
land thence by the along the top or middle OF
dch-bank. the several windnss thereof o.
perches To the middle Of the road Aforesaid thence with
the middle of the south degrees west ten psehes
and south 81 degrees IS perchss to the line Of Joseph
Woason's land, thence by his land north ~ degrees
west l4l perches to s1ne Of John Richardson's
land aforesaid thence by the tame north ~ degrees,
east 20 psfches and south 4J degrees east 1870 perches
h the place Of beginning containing - less
Seized and taken in execution as he property Of William
Sanders, and {. , and to be sold by
LEVI B. MOORE, Sheriff.
sherin's Office New Castle, Oct. 49, l5Gl.-Oc22-ts
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25
NEWARK ACADEMY.
roe E,d1uard d. Porter, Principal.

FALL SESSION 1860.
mBE Fall aud Winter Session OF this Institution whl
| commence on the arst WEDNESDAY Of November,
aud continue five months.
nlete order and filled up with furniture especially
stap,ed for the comfort and convenience Of students
Rooms are furnished for the older boys as IN Colleges o
school room. .,, -, -,,..,
Tho Course Of Instruction Is thorough and practical
designed to TIT young for admission tn our best Col
eges or fer the active duties Of the farm, shop or count
Ing house. - ,r-.--. a.. -,
Nv tile liberAty OF the Board Of Trustees the Academy
IL Unfinished with Library Of 600 volumes, and one OF
ts best collections of Chemical and philosophical appA
ratus In the United Sategthus ailordinB facilities lot
n-auirlug complete Scientific and Mathematical educA
ton far superior to NEST schools In our country.
The best Teachers will be employed, and no lepoi
training of the young entrusted TO his care Iermi
moderate. For circulars and Information address,
EDWARD d. PORTER,
apl3 Newark DEL
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25

Marrow EscAPE AT NIAGARA FALLs.-On
Sunday evening last while party OF gentlemen
were making H'tour Of Goat Island, by moon
light, one Of the party, Mr.. Percy Clarke, indis-
creetly ventured too near the edge of the rock
forming portion of the Central Fall. At this
point the earth above the rock is insecure, and
MIR. Clark, while pressing forward to catch
closer view Of the torrent, the earth gave way
under his feet and he was precipitated upon the
rock below. In the partial darkness, the moon
being at that moment obscured by passing
clouds, it was almost impossible to distinguish
MIR. Clark's position and for a moment it was
thought he had been swept over the full. All
was confusion, and IN tho wild roar OF the
caIaractit was difficult to hear his cries for help.
At this moment MIR. Howard Paul, Of London,
who was one OF the party, sprang forward and
instantly removing his coat prostrated himself
upon the bank, and olinging tO the roots of a
tree, threw an end OF the garment to the un-
fortunate gentleman and succeeded at the risk Of
his own life in resouing Mr.. O. from his perilous
and fearful position. When discovered he was
hanging to an abuting crag or fragment Of rock
which forms the precipice Of the Central Fall,
within single foot ofthe immense sheet Of fall
ing water which roars and tumblos distance O
one hundred and fifty feet below. Had it no
been Tor Mr.. lloward's courage and presence o
mind there would most likely have been addet
another victim to the list OF those who had los
their liveI by yenturing too near the terrih
dangers Of Niagara Falls.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25

TnR ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK, No. III Mar
ket Street, Wilmington, Delaware. Office open to
receive deposits and make payments, daily, ex-
cept Sundays, from 3 O'Clock, A. NJ. till P.
VI. On Tuesday evenings from to O'Clock,
and on Saturday evenings from to 7 o'clock.
Profits upon deposits in this institution after
payment OF necessary expenses, are all to be di-
vided among The deposiiors. No salaries are to
he paid to the officers until after the payment oil
dividends amounting to at least per cent per
annum to the depostors.
The Charter enaots that no member of the
Board of Managers shall be entitled to receive
amy profit tr emolnment for his services as such,
or be allowed to borrow any funds deposited with
the Corporation.
Managers William s. lIiles, Edward Belts,
Xii Todd, Joseph W. Day, Charles W. Rowland,
Thomas W. Bowers, George W. Bush, Edward
Moore, Leonard E. Wales, Clement b. Smyth,
DR.. j. r. Vaughan, James Scott, Wm. Candy
WILLIAM S. IliLLEs, President.
GEORGE w. Bush, Vice President.
JoHS P. MoLEAR. Treasurer.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25

CANCERS CURED.-Dr. Lesey informs the
people of Wilmington and vicinity, that he will
resume his professional duties in this city, and
will be found at Almonds Hotel, corner Fifth
and Market Streets for the CuRE OF CANCERS,
on the third Saturday in january, 1851 and on
the third Saturday Of every month thereafter,
until further notice, between the hours of ten
o'clock in the morning and two in the afternoon.
Persons afflicted with cancerous diseases arc in
viinI to call. dec 1S.tf
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-25
To Tax PAYERS.

The undersigned, County Collector, having
been peremptori'y ordered by the Levy Court,
to COLLECT without delay, all unpaid taxes for the
year 1860, he hereby notifies all delinqueuts
that they must pay up within 80 days from this
date or he will be obliged to make levy OF their
goods or property, in order to satisfy the respec
tive claims. Payment may be made to t-sAer
Of the undersigned
WM. J. GALLAGHER, Collector,
70S Wollaston Street.
WM. r. MASSEY,
Al Esquire YOungs Office,
Shipley below Fourth.
Oct, l5-lm
City papers copy.