davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01
AUDITORS OFFICE, IOWA.


IT'S HEREBY CERTIFIED, That on the 10th
day Of January, 1861, sworn statement was 1ed
in this Office showing the condition Of the Missouri
State Mutual Fire and Marine Insurance Company.
located at ST. Louis In the State # Missouri, on
the first day OF January, 1851. in accordance with
the provisions If an Act Of the General Assembly
II the ststa Of Iowa, entitled IAN Act In relation
10 Insurance CompAniss," approved January 2sth,
1851 and an Act amendAtory thereto, approved
February 9th, 1858, that said Statement shows
that the said Company is possessed Vt thu requi-
site amount Of Capital, and Invested rs required by
law.
Authority is therefore given to the aboss named
Company to transact business of Insurance. In this
State. In accordance with the laws thereof, until
the 3lst day Of January, A. d. 1867.
IT il also certified, That A. bklD1MAN, Esq,
Of kcokuk, has been duly appointed by raid Com
pany th,ir lawful Agent and Attorney for the
County Of Lee with tuil power to take risks II n
therein, and to ack ledge scrvca Ct pro-
cess as provided by Law, his fling with ths
Clerk Of the District Court in and for said County
= certified copy Of the Statement ON hc in thin
OHice
1t il further Certified, That the attached il a
true and correct copy Of the said Statement.
~ In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, have here
| Is unto set my hand and affixed my seal OF
~ ofios, this 26th day Of January, 1861.
j. w. CATTkLL,
Auditor Of State.
A. BR = y g N AN. Ag't.. x cokuk.
ian3 ldht
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01
From, Tsxas.

GALVESTON, Jan. 90.
OF the so members Of the Texas Legisla-
ture, only 10 are &C. orerationists.
The special cemmitte &c reported in favor OF
sanctioning Convention.
But little attention 10 paid to the Govern
or's message, which favors delay as long
as possible. The Go, ernor opposes Peo-
Plies Convention, and thinks the Union can
be preserved.
A resolution delaying secession was twice
tabled.
The military committee is preparing bill
to put the State in complete defensive pos
ture.
There are rumors OF a body Of men march
ing on San Antonio to take the Arsenal.
uen. Twiggs has called on the United
States troops to protect it. The Knights of
the Golden Circle havo offered him their SER
vices. He denies the report Of his resigna-
ton, but informed the President that be
would not use his sword against his country
men. Hesays when the proper demand is
made by Texas be will hand the Arsenal to
her authorities.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01
Tnc prrstdent Eject.

The Springfield correspondent Of the st
Louis Democrat, in letter dated Jan. 28th
advises solicitors in behalf OF Cabinet ap.
pontmente that Mr.. Lincoln will pay nc
further attention to that subject till after biz
arrival in Washington. lie also says, "Mr
Lincoln will not be scared or coaxed into
any expression OF what everybody knows are
bis opinions until the will OF the people and
the established institutions Of the Govern
mont are vindicated BY his inauguration
Then if anybody doubts bis integrity, his
lberalsy, bis large. hearted forbearanoe and
his conservatism, their doubts will be re-
moved. Until then let them possess their
souls in patense."
In compliance with urgent invitations Mr..
Lincoln will visit the Governors and Leeis-
latures Of Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania,
on his way 70 Warrington.
The people Of Springfield stand BY the
Constitution as it is and the Union az formed
under the Constitution. They bold they
have done no wrong in the election OF Mr..
Lincoln, and they have nothing to repent OF
or atone for, and least OF oil will they make
concessions to or compromises with traitors
who are exerting oil their energies to over
throw the Government and destroy tho
Union.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01
rem Springfield.

d RINGFIkLD, Jun. -.
A special dispatch to the Mo. Republican
says:
Hon. Edward Batcs, Of your city, arrived
here to- night. To morrow Mr.. Lincoln goes
to visit his stepmother at Charleston, in this
State, and will be absent two DAYS. Mr..
Bates and other distinguished politicians
will accompany him, for the purpose, as 10
conjectured, OF private consultation upon
public affairs.
The rush here OF ofiee-aeek ers and Repub-
lican patriots is tremendous. Mr.. Lincoln
flies from his friends for refuge.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01

GA South Carolina report OF grievances
insists that the Southern States nav two
thirds OF the entire revenue OF the United
States; and Mayor Wood, in bis secession
message, sets up the same claim in the idsn
tical language that New York city "pays two
thirds the entire revenue OF the United
States"
We should be pleased to learn how many
thirds the rest Of the people Of the United
States pay, and then We might know how
many thirds it takes to make unit in the
secession logic.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01
rTThe Chief Justice of North Carroll


ca The Chief Justice Of North Carolina.
in recent letter, expr ssses himself strictly
opposed to coercion a. be understands the
phrase. But he proceeds to state ia this way
what he thinks should To tho course persued
BY the U. S. Government, viz:
"To give up to the 81 ceding States all the
forts and arseDals within their limits, situate
90 the main land, retaining and properly
earrisoning such a. cap only be approached
BY water. Our ships Of war can command
the SEA and collect the rcvenues without
collision. In this point of view il seems
providential that the States have no nayiss,
So the revenue can be quietly collected, the
postal arrangements can he stopped, and tho
States, beibg 'circled around and left to
cool reflection, will soon become convinced
that their true interest is in the Union; in
other words, the Ere will burn out OF it.
SELF"
This il all that any body ut the North means
by coercion, and all tina, il really necessary
to save the Union and uphold the Govern
ment. There il no intention 10 the loyal
States 80 invade and conquer the States
which have rcbeled. They might undonbt.
eddy be subdued by the superior foroo Of the
United States, but their foreble subiugation
would answer no good end. All that il CON.
templated 10 to make thom obey the laws re-
latiDg to foreign inseroourss.-[T Tribune.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01
A N Insuls tn Mrs. Lincoln by eOull
Care tim - hlynlrYs,

N Insult tn Mrs. Lincoln by eourh
Carolina tChtvalry.,,
The Springfield correspondence OF the
Cincinnati Commercial says:
striking illustration Of the brutality tina,
distinguishes the conduct Of Sou.herners to .
wards Northerners has just come to nv
knowledge. box shipped from Charl lest on
8. G.. and directed to Mrs. Lincoln, was re
ceived here few days ago. On being opened
il WAS found to contain a picture represent
ing Mr.. Lincoln With rope around bis neck
bis feet manacled, and bis back adorned with
. coat Of tar and feathers. | am informed.
but find it hard to believe, that the shippers
we're ladies.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01
LATEST NEWS.

An enthusiastic Union meeting was held
At Keokuk, on Saturday last, participated 10
BY men Of all political parties. That Aboli-
ton, Disunion sheet, the Gate City, used
every effort to keep all who voted for Lin
coin from participating in the meeting, but
it failed most aignaly in its base purpose
TFt Madison Plaindealer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01
From Wnshiprson.

WAsnINoroN, Jan. 80.
The Daily Overland Mail Proposition was
passed BY the House ytsterlsy-lOl TO "a.
Bids will be received till April lss-service
10 commence July lst. Ths cost 10 limited
10 $780, 900.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01
"PoeT OFFiCk DKPARTnKNT.
APPOINTMENT OYvlcR. Jan. %. 1851. (

THs CoNrRovxRsY--ITs SErrLkHgNr.-There
10 growing disdosision among Republicans
30 elect settlement OF the present contro-
yersy, on any fair basls which will not re-.
quirs Slavery ta be established or protected
South OF the Missouri line. That point viii
not be conceded, and without this coscsssion
the South refuses to be satis6ed.-f Wash.
Cor. N. Y. Trib.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01
frsn North Carolina.

WILMINGTON, Jan. 20.
4 large and enthusiastio secession meeting
Was held here last night. Prominent men,
formerly opposing tho movsm emit, took very
strong position 10 favor Of the South. W.
are . unit With the South.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01
Warrington ~ Danger.

We do not believe the discovery Of the
plot against Washington City has foied ito
execution nor do We believe sufficient pre-
paration has been made to thwart it. We
trust that the Republicans in Congress will
fully realise the danger and boldly shoulder
she responsibility Of meeting it with an am
pie military force.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01

"a The Looofeco postmaster ct Milwau-
kee has refused to pay over. he 10 evidently
in the plot Of the traitors to rob the Treas
ury and overthrow the Government. or
course the Locofocos here.hou.s will oppose
Coercion to force him to disgorge his ill.,
gotten gains.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01
Another fInhherx.

Il was discovered yesterday, A. tho result
Of protractei scrutiny in the Land Office,
that number Of warrf nts for several thou
sand acres Of land hal been abstracted.-
Some Of them were sold in Baltimore. A
clerk who resigned some time ago, and one
recently dismissed. arc suspected. The
whole police service lere and elsewhe 10
demoralizsd, and defaleations and robberies
may be expected until it 10 thoroughly
purged.-l Washington Cor. N. Y. Tribune.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01
Latest From Warrington.
The PLOT AGAINST TnE CAPITAL.

Especial to the Gin. Gazoftol
WAsHisoToS, Jan. %.
THE PLOT AGAINST TUE CAPITAL.
prominent member OF the Cabinet said
to-day that unless Congress provided for the
acceptance Of volunteers to aid the Govern.
ment, he believed tho Capital would be at
tackled and probably taken before the fourth
Of March. This ia reliable.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01

Pacific Railroad BtII Passed.
The Pacific Railroad bill passed the Sem
ate on Wednesday BY vote Of 81 to IA.
Hurrah for Curtis! Hurrah for the Unionl
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01

COERCION or THE Manifestation Iver-
son says that II the Government sends forces
- retake the Southern Forts there will be
war, and in that case the South won't pay
dime Of her fifty million mercantile deb. to
the North
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01

fT-liorace Greeley lectured 10 Burling-
ton on Saturday evening last. His subject
va" Self-made Men, The Hawkeye saws
be does MT wear the old grey coat any more,
but dresses in suit Of black, with we'll
blacked boots.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01
From Cow IN bus. Ohlo.

coLusDUs, Jan. 80.
The Senate AMI Honse to-day pssssd .
resolution giving the Governor power to %.
point commissioners Of conference, by and
with the consent OF the Senate.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01

CT Who will be the Bondsmen for New
Mexico, II admitted into the Union as
State, that she wont secede on sight.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01
STATE OF MISSOURI, l &C

COUNTY or ST. Louis.
On the seventeenth day Of January, eighteen hun
dred and sixty zone, before me the undersigned, .
Commissioner, duly CON missioned and qualified to
take dispositions and Acknowledgements II deeds to
be used and recorded in the State II Iowa came
stephen NJ Edgeli, known TO me To be the Presi-
dent, and Richard = Elliott, known to To BE- the
Secretary of the Missouri State Mutual Fire and
Mariae Insurance Company " St. Louis, who be-
ing by the duly sworn, On their saths declare that
the foregoing Statement of the condition II said
Company 10 true and correct, to the best OF their
knowledge and belief.
(Signed,) s. Nj. EDGELL. Pres't.
X. s. ELLIOTT, sec'y.
Sworn to and subscribed before j, on the seven
tenth day OF January, eighteen hundred
-. aud sixty-one; a. witness my hand, official
- seal. at my Office, in the city Of St. Louis,
Missouri. CHAs. Ill. TILLsON,
Commissioner CT Deeds for lows, in Missouri.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01

TH6 k0uIhrFn FUAt.NIfice0.
The following letter expresses the spirit
which now animates some Of the branches on
the public service:
"Posr OrricE DEPARTMENT,
APPOINTMENT oTvlcs. Jan- %. 1861
"SIs: 10 answer 10 the inquiry in your
letter OF the 18th to the Postmaster General.
be instructs me to inform you that You were
removed from the Office OF Postmaster 1T Pa
ducah because you announced yourself as
'devoutly 10 favor Of Disunion,' and il is
not considered prudent TO retain 10 the ser.
vice Of the Government men openly seeking
it, overthrow.
II am, respectfully, your ob't servant,
.HORATlO KING,
"First Assistant Postmaster General.
"JoHS G. NOBLE, eeq., Paducah, ky.n
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01

Kansas has besn admitted, the bill hsvin9
received the approval OF the President
Convey Was sworn in ~ member Of the
House OF Representatives from the State Of
Kansas.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01

Several OF the Eastern and Southern States.
--as w., n, H., n. j., and Louisiana, re-
tain their present rank, contrary to expec.
tation, 10 consequence Of the advantage they
derive from having the largest fractions Of
population. r.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01

Co Col. Fremont has arrived 10 New York
city.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01

marine Insurance Company,
or Or. LOUIS, no.

JANUARY Ter, 1861.
l. The name Of this Company IL the "Missouri
| State Mutual Fire and Marine Insurance Gompa-
ny, Of st. Louis. The principal Office Of the
Company il located in the city Of 81. Louis. The
Company insnres against less damage by FIRE.
The Marine Department has not been organized.
?. The Company has no Capital Stock subscribed
~ such, being organized entirely on the Mutual
system. The Premium Notes given by the a.
sured. constitute the Capital Of the Company.
8. Ten. per cent. Of each Premium Note il paid
whom the Policy IL issued. The balance Of the
Note Ii subject TO- calls assessments, to be AIDE
by the Board Of Directors NJ needed to pay iossss
and expenses.
4. The Aasets Of the company are
Cash on hand. ................ 800. &3,4e5Os
Due by Agents.................. e,11s.70
Once FuIniture....... ............ 100000
Premium Notes, less Assess
ments.. 376, S07.35
Bills rsceiva ble................. l2l.25
Gross Assets............. $40 ,537.2s
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01

Leaves Net Capital and Assets two hundred and
eighty six thousand swo hundred and seven dollars
and fifteen cents,
IL. The grestest amount allowed by Charter in
any one risk is $40 600.
L. No limit il hxsd by Charter or By Laws to the
amount Of insurance in any one town, but care is
taken to limit the amount In any one exposure 10
SIC, 0U0.
Is No limit Is fixed BY Charter or Bylaws to
the am cunt OF Insurance by this Company in
any block but care is iaken ~ in No. IL pre-
ceding.
IA. A copy Of the Act Of Incorporation Of this
Company, and amendments thereto. BY Tho Legs
lstufe OF Missouri, Was died with the Statement Of
March l. 1858, in the once Of the Auditor II the
State Of Iowa, an IL hereby referred to, and made
part of this Statement.
IN NllNkSs WHEREOF, The Missouri State
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01

The face OF the Premium Notes Of the Com pany
Ia four hundred and fifty three thousand three I'M
dred and seventy four dollars and hftythrce cents,
[&4b3,3H 81, Of which there 10 uncailed and sub
ect to call for the payment OF losses and expenses,
the sum Of three hundred and twenty six thou
sand eight hundred and two dollars and thirty i've
cents,
by the ninth section Of the Charter, , lien ID
given rsAl estate In the state OF Missouri, for
all Premium Notes given to tho Company for In
surancc Of buildings. The face of the Premium
Notes thus secured on real estate, 10 two hundred
and ninety-sevsn thousand six hundred and en-
tysx dollars and ffsyone csnts, 1877 ,676 OH, Of
which there 10 allied and subject to call, over
ght per cent, and amounting to two hun
dred and thirty-two thousand five hundred and
thirtysix dollars and s.vsnty-thrco cents, T$232,
5Ss.7sl.
This Company is possessed OF Capital OF moro
than one hundred thousand dollars, secured by lien
OF real estate worth, 1t cash valuation, NJ least
i've times the amount Of said Capital, and IL not
Inc numbered to than onehAif Of said caah val
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
LhTTEH List.

r IsT OF LETTERS remaining In the Post Once
IL ut ksokuk, lows, Feb. /, 1861.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-01

Mutual Fire and Marine Insur spce CON-
- pany have caused thsse presents TO BE-
] signed by their Prssident, and their com !.
I l.. s. mon seal, and the attsstAtion OF their
[ secretary, to be hereunto aft xed, 10 tbs
~ city Of 81. Louis, this rst day OF Janu-
AIRY, eighteen hundred and sixty-one.
[Arrvsr,1 y. Al. kDuELL, Prestt.
K. 8. ELLIOTT, See'y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24
NJ. JEFF. THOMPSON,
Brig. Gen. Commanding.
MarYIand.

A gentleman, who was recently in Maryla, d
gives US very interesting account Of the state
of feeling among the people, and OF tha horrible
despotsm OF the Yankee mercenares. Arrests
are nightly made OF the most respectable cltl-
zens; and in large districts OF country, men new
err sleep a: home. They seek safety III the
woods. Rogueriss and outrages of all kinds are
constantly perietrated. The negroes, almost
without an exception, true to their masters,
aud have an inter.ser nate Of the Yankees than
even their mislresses have. Very often, through
their vigilance, their masters have been enabled
to escape the myrmldons Of Lincoln. The wish,
The prayer Of the whole population, white aud
black, men, women and children, Is for the early
coming OF jeff Davis Army OF ofDELlVERANCE
When that Ga, does arrive, it will witness such
an uprising-such an exterInlnatlpg fury as The
world has never seea. The New Yo Herald
states that the Mary population is 50 intense
Rebelilous t.at u Confederate army could march
from the Potomac to Baltimore without the tact
being made known to the Federal authorities by
any OF the Inhabitants. Surely, such people,
outraged and painting for liberty, have right to
all our synpatnies and 10 all the aid cur arms
can give them.- Rich Wig.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24
From the Rockingham Register.
Another Skirmish.

5 Near Shepherdstown, on Saturday morning,
brisk skirmish occurred between the enemy o
about 200 strong and q detachment of Captain
WiDtield's company of about 35, and a smal
number OF Capt. Stands company. Early Fri
day night the Federal forces stationed in Mary
land made an attempt to lombard the town o
ShepherdstowD, which induced Col. Ashby to
return the compliment by cannonade on their
camp situated on the Maryland side of the Po-
tomac, bout one mile from Shepherdstown. De-
failing a portion OF Cast Winfeld's command
and also OF Capt Shand's, he proceeded in the
night to point opposite their encaInpment and
at The break of day, commenced his fire on the
camp. The beat to arms was Immediately made
by the enemy, and concentrating along the banks,
they opened brisk fire on our forces. This was
warmly returned by the Brooks Gap Rifles and
those of Capt. Stands command, whose arms
were adapted to the purpose. The engagement
lasted about an hour and a half, the enemy s
balls flying fast and thick all the time. Fortu-
nately none Of our men were hurt. Reliable IN
formation from the other side of the liver places
the enem,'s loss at nine killed and number
wounded y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24
from the Rockingham Register ]


The young man whose name heads this brief
tribute was a son Of Judge JOS. L. Fry, and a
member of that noble band of patriots-the
s'Shriver Greys," of Wheeling. He was killed
in the loody and memorable battle of Ma1as-
sas, whilst charging upon one of the enelny's
batteries. Among the numerous companies
which compose the army Of the S 'uth, there
cannot be found q more noble or gallant one
than the rs river Greys," of the city of Wheel
ing. Its members, although living in a city
where scarcely Southern voice could be heard
amid the clamor of black hearted traitors, they
formed themselves into q company, and left the
city by stealth to avoid being captured, and
marched to the defence of their native State
Some have sealed their devotion to their coun-s
try's cause with their blood, and are now sleep
ing the soldiers sleep upon the ensanguined
plains of Manassas. MaLy were the gallant ones
who fell on that day, but the leaden messenger
CT. death found lodglnent in no truer bosom
than John j. Fry's. We knew him well, and
never have we known one possessed of nobler
qualities of mind and of heart. Generous and
atfable, he was only to be known to be beloved.
After going through irregular collegiate course,
he graduated at one of the FIRST law schools in
tile State, and bad for some time previous to his
death, been practiciug law with bis father in
Wheeling. 4 Being possessed OF a brilliant intel
lect, he bid fair to bscome bright star in the
professions. he is now calmly sleeping in death
In the church-yard near the spot where he pass
ed the happy days OF youth, and many will be
the. tears of sorrow that shall tall ON his grave.
Nobly has be sacrificed his life in assisting ''to
raise his bleeding country from the dust and set
her free" He has freely mingled his blood with
that of his fellow soldiers in their efforts to rear
the temple OF Independence In after years,
when our country shall have been set free, and
when the votaries of freedom shall bow at their
country shrine, many will be the blessings in
yoked upon his memory. BY his noble death he
has left behind him name more enduring than
the mar BILE which shall mark his last resting
place. May the clods rest lightly on his noble
torn, and may the reflection that he met the no.
blesL death that man can die, be sweet oonso-
lation to his bereayed parents and relatives
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24
Plot to Escape Discovered.

The Richmond Examiner says that the Yankee
prisoners, confined in Lggons tobacco factory
were concocting a plot to make their escape
which has been discovered.
The prisoners are kept separate-the officers
being conft ed in the first story Of the building
and tie men in the second and third stories.-
1t is said that a captain of one of the New York
volunteer regiments contrived to make his way
among the men, where his Establishments and
representations procured their assent to the sri
siDg," which was appointed to take place on
Tuesday night. 1t is further related that on the
details being related to the occupants of the first
story, it was opposed, but unsuccessfully, when
one of the officers dreadiEg the Issue of the at
tempt, divulged the leading features of the
plan, which led to the removal of the chief con.
spiritor to the county Jail. The latter plead
hard to be allowed to remain with his comrades,
even if in irons, but the indulgence was not al
lowed. A large portion of the Hessians now
confined here are utterly destitute of every SEN
timent of honor or decency, and if held securely
it must be done by drawing-a tight rein over
them.