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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20

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eenn, a'lhI.s. .eOf@.,on s. sne cor
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Governor hnorews sau
massacnu .e 700 ms sent from ner
teemine zap 4o'uov u ner pest sons, NJ
representatives. 81 ncr Pic,y, NOR Pa1rlot-
Ism, ana her s'eln resolve. ho can
read without sesr Tue oeeus Oh ine
noble loth at fair oaks, nanked aae ~
.aeksd IN the rear q Wen s"o ye' .uose
brave boys tnas oniy ,as. year woven the
grass 90 cerksn'rss n'lis ana oohnecu-
outs banks, Who gathered last narseat
stood braveiy shefe, ana Tour tunes niieo up
their fa!fng ranks, and then, nanked by
the 7th, IN last decisive charge, bore
OF victory on thar bayonets.
Massachusetts, boys have battled on
every heid ~ Oh this war. ana one OF her
nooieot Tell IKE nero leading his reel-
nent 1t Shiloh. Who can tell how many
more OF these Howes OF held and town.
the blossoms OF our earth, the hopes OF
fathers and mothers, shall fall in this
fearful war! de who rules above can
answer this question, and yet to him who
trusts God the answer Is not impossible
True 10 all the molly duties OF the age as
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20

~The City Council of St. Louis have
rejected some of Mayor Taylor's ap.
pointess. on the ground Of disloyalty.
Mayor Taylor, like Governor Gamble,
is supposed not to be over squeamish up
on that subject himself. if We may credit
the action Of the Council and the COM
ments Of the newspapers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20

- There WAS majority against the
new Constitution Of Illinois in Quincy Of
rs votes. a,t
The majority in favor of the Constitu.
ton in the county Of Adams, including
Quincy, is near 500.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20

FIRST CASE OF YELLOW FEVER AT New
ORLxASs.-That reported in our issue Of
yesterday, in which Gen Butler resurrect.
ed large amount Of gold coin, deposited
in coffin, and which had gone through
oil the pomp and ceremony Of funeral OBJ
sequies. Guns and gold The rebels are
evidently burying oil their hopes.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20

- Rev. Henry Clay Dean, and Rev.
George st. Clair Hussey. have left the
Methodist Church.
Nobody seems to think that the Church
has suffered any loss in consequence, and
Old Nick himsef ''takes nothing BY the
motion" for he was sure Of them before.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20

The New Yotk Commercial Advertiser
of the 18th inst. has the following:
We learn from source which We deem
entirely reliable, that charges of serious
nature against Adjutant Gen. L. Thomas,
are now being investigated by Court of
Inquiry, over which the President, as
Commander-in- Chief, presides. These
charges are understood to refer to some
serious irregularities in his department-
1t is stated that some time since General
Halleck and about twenty other officers in
the army-now under the grade of staff
of6eers--rcceived letters Diminishing them
from the service. These missives were
signed IL. Thomas, Adj. Gen.. by order
Of the President" General Halleck and
several officers Immediately referred the
matter to the President for explanation,
when Mr.. Lincoln emphatically declared
that he knew nothing of it, and at once
instituted . court of inquiry to ascertain
whence the order emanated. Some of
these orders were ante-dasea, and not =
few were dated prior to the appointment
OF the officer sought to be dismissed.
The Adjutant General is made respon-
sible for al irregularities in his depart
ment. 1t is possible that, owing to his
extreme age, he may have been imposed
upon by some person having access to
his office, and that the papers are forger-
les. Pending the result Of the investi-
CATION, his functions as Adjutant General
are understood to be susDended.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20
j EGAL NOTICE.

:. SaEoins r. nee0er ana b. IL, Harrison. FF.ss b.
sou Ana each Of you are hereby notified that thara
Y now on hle 10 the ocs OF the Clerk Of the Distrtcs
court o. Lee County lows, At Keokuk, petition Of
yesse knddick, ciaiasne ofSou, Caroline e. Resaef.
Onc Thousand Dotars ~ money due . promis sory
note and claiming against both OF you the orecosure
% mortgage txocnted By said Caroline b keeles
"a ceIin real esssfe ~ Lee County, Iowa. 10 seurs
ana unless ofyqu appear and ans wer sald psti.
ZION Defore noon on the second day OF the NEXT
September term Of said Datnci G1urA al Lea Caunfu
TO ce held 1t ksokuk, decree viii be rendered
Againssyou - prayed fos, BY dsfAnlt.
kANKIN h MILLER.
Jppely-um Paint n,s Attorneys
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20
( ,APT.s WHITES FURNITURE

Eins Furniture for sale NJ Auceie
The Furniture now In the residence Of Cant nsvia
White, WIN be sold 1t suction, II his house On
TAursAny, Juno 28th.
II consists OF wiltoI Medallion, Brussels. ana otAe,
carpets sofas, chair bedding and kitehes suYnitnre
vngs with various otAsr articles The sale Wit IS
positive and the terms cash. fiune 70 ats
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20
Republican County Convention

s. c. BRowNEI.L, Secretary.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-12-24
OF the Report OF the
Secretary Cfths Interior.

Secretary Smith introduces his report
by observing that, notwithstanding the
war, in most of the loyal States the in
terests Of agriculture, manufactures and
commerce, have been well sustained and
have returned remuneratlng profits for
the labor and capital invested iu them.
The demand for the public lands has
continued to decline since the last report
The sales for cash have not produced a
sum sufficient to pay the expenses OF our
land system. In this connection 1t be-
comes interesting to know that the nee
essary steps Lave been taken to carry into
effect the act approved May 70, 1867,
"to secure honesteads to actual settler
on the public domain, and every facility
contemplated by the law will be afforded
to those who may desire to avail them
selves Of its provisions after the lst OF
January next. The public lands of Texas,
the Secretary thinks should be reclaimed,
that State having utterly repudlated the
conditions under which the National do
main came into its possession.
The most important portion of the An
nual Report is that referring to Indian
Affairs. The origin Of the Sioux war In
Minnesota is ascrlbed to latent but long
cherished feeling Of hostility on the part
of the Indians, fomented aud brought to
head by rebel intrigues.
1t may well be questioned whether the
Government has not adopted mistaken
policy in regarding the Indian tribes as
neutrality-suspicious. nations, and making
treaties with them. for the purchase OF
the lands they claim to own. They have
none Of tie elements of nationality they
are without the limits of the recognized
authority Of the United States, aud must
be subject to its control. The rapid pro-
gress of civilization upon this continent
will not permit the lands which are re-
quired for cultivation to be surrendered
to savage tribes for hunting grounds
Indeed, whatever may be the theory, the
Government has always demanded the
removal of the Indians when their lands
we're required for agricultural purposes
by advancing settlements Although the
consent of the Indians has been obtained
in the form of treaties, It is well known
that they have yielded to necessity
which they could net resist.
A radical change in the mode of treat
nent of the Indians should, in our judg-
meut, be adopted. Instead of being
treated as independent nations they
should be regarded as wards of the Gov
ernment, entitled to its fostering care and
protection. Suitable districts Of country
should be assigned to them for their
homes, and the Government should sup
ply them through its own agents, with
such articles as they use, till they can be
instructed to earn their subsistence by
their labor.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-12-24
Congress-.

We find but few items Of special inter
est in the late proceedings Of Congress.
Iu the Senate, on the 10Th, Mr.. Davis of
Kentucky, offered resolution to the
effect that after it had become manifest
that an insurrection against the United
States was about to break out in several
spots, James Buchanan, then President,
from sympathy with the c0nspirators and
their reasonable projects, failed to take
the necessary and proper measures to pre-
vent it; therefore he should receive the
censnre and condemnation Of the Senate
of the American people. In debate
which subsequently 9 sprung up, Mr.. Da-
Wis argued that President Lincoln had no
authority under the Constitution to make
arrests for alleged trerSonable conduct ;
but with singular consistency, afterwards
admitted chat the President was excus-
able in arresting Gov. Moorhead of Ken,
tuckv. It was even commendable. 1t
would not have boen inexcusable to have
arrested the leaders of the Hartford Con-
ventiou, or Buchanan to have arrested
Phillips, Cheever, and other miserable
uiscreants." This Senator, with seem
ing devotion to the Uuiru, allows his
strong pro-slavery feelings to seriously
impair his usefulness as a supporter OF
the Government.
In the House, same day, Mr.. Wash
burn offered the following =
ResolUed, That in the judgment of the House
there should be no Legislation changing the
existing laws providing for the payment OF
interest on the public debt in coin.
The resolution passed by vote of 81
to "a Ia the same body, Mr.. Samuel G.
Fessenden offered the following -
Resolre3, That the Proclamation Of the
President, of the date Sept. 3D. 1862 is war
ranted by the Constitution that the policy Of
emancipation, as indicated therein is well
adapted to hasten the restoration of peace, IS
well chosen as a war measure, and is an eX-
ercse of power with proper regard TO the
rights of citizens and the perpetuity of free
government
Mr.. Holman moved to lay the resolu-
tion on the table. Disagreed to, 53
against 80.
The resolution was then adopted by a
vote of Is against 81.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-12-24
THE RISE IN PAPER.

Through the operations Of the Nation
al Tax Law, the materials upon which we
RELY for the publication of newspaper
have advarced in price from twenty to
fifty per ceutum. The paper maker re-
ceives for each blank sheet nearly as much
as we receive for it after it is printed
The price of living and of course the price
of lakor have greatly increased. Many
country newspapers will be stopped en-
sirely under the pressure of these hard
times, many have already increased their
subscription, aud even the daily papers
are about to advance in price SO says
the Ttoga Agitator and taking warning
from the pungent hint of the paper deal
ars' bill, it has increased its subscription.
We have been considering for some weeks
past the propriety and policy of lncreas-
ing our subscription price and-haye T.
nally concluded to do so. This conclusion
has been reached by the suggestions OF
friends aud by the more cogent reasons OF
the duty of all men to pay their debts and
feed and clothe themselves. The JOUR
NAL is the only paper published in the
county, every reader knows that the ousl-
ness of a county demands newspaper,
and judging from the patronage our
friends have extended US duling the past
eighteen months we feel secure in believ-
iug that they will continue their -upport.
The rise is made reluctantly, End we will
again resume the old rates when the pnce
of material will justify US in doing so.
Hereafter the price will he One DOLLAR
AND FIFTY CENTS, ,invariabiy inodoance.
This change will not take effect until the
first of January next, and all new sub
scriptions, or renewals Of subscriptions,
made before that time will be at the old
rates. Bills will be sent to all those ow-
ing US, either for subscription, advertising
cr job work, and it is desired and expect
sd that they be paid Immediately.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-12-24

~We hope our friends throughout
the county will make some effort to H.
crease the subscription list Of the JOUR
NAL. The price of paper has doubled
and is a cash article, which makes it ab-
solutely necessary for US to require pay IN
advance. After this weeks issue we will
send bills to all owing US, and In the fu-
ture will require PAYMENT IN ADVANCE
for all work done. This is forced upon
us and we must meet the demand of spec
ulators by close collections and increased
rates. We renew the offer of the jour
NAL for ONE DOLLAR to all who pay
before JANUARY FIRST. After that
tire the price will be ONE DOLLAR
AND FIFTY CENTS. We feel justi-
lied in presuming that our friends will
make some effort in tkis time of "high
prices"
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-12-24

ggThe news this morning bears more
Cheerful! aspect. G,n. Foster has per-
formed gallant action in the capture OF
Kinstou, n. c., taking 800 prisoners and
IL pieces OF artillery. The details are bot
yet received, but KinSton is an important
point on the Neuse, about alf way be.
tween Newburn and Goldsboro.' Colds,
boro il still more important point
being a railroad nucleus on the roads
running south from Richmond Toward
this Gen. Foster is evidently making his
way. From Gen. Burnside's army, we
hear that the loss has been much exag-
gerated, the killed numbering less than
l,400 and the wounded about 5000,
large numbers tf whom are but slightly
hurt. All this should dlspel something
of the gloom that has settled upon us for
the last few days, and we trust ere many
days more to announce still further cheer
ing intelligence, Of which, at this mo
men;, it would be premature to speak
more de6nitel VI Tribune, Dec. 20.
BY the arrival Of the Scotia, from Llv-
erpool, Dec 6, via Queens town, Dec. 8,
we have one week later news from Europe
The English papers pubIish correspon-
dence between Mr. Gladstone and Pro
fessor Francis ". Newman on the war.
Mr.. Gladstone protests against being
cIassed among the sympathlzers with the
IL -
reply, concusively, that the whole tenor
of the late speech Of Mr. Gladstone was
an encouragement to the Rebellion, whose
wicked character, Mr.. Newman portrays
in few vigorous, but just words. The
distsess among the working classes OF
France is increasing to an alarming de-
gree, one department: alone, having about
100000 destitute workmen. The French
Government has concluded contracts for
the supply 10 Mexico for two years
An article in the French N6nitcur, stating
that ships of war have been received with
lively satisfaction" in New Orleans, was
attractlng considerable attcp ption. Rataz,
ri, finding a majority of the Italian Par,
Iiament opposed to his policy, has resigned
aud new ministry was in the course Of
formation. The election Of a new King
of Greece had commenced. and the pros
poets were that Prince Alfred would be
elected by an overwhelming majority.
The West Virginia II use of Repre-,
sentatives have passed resolutions asking
Senator Garlic to resign, On the ground
that he has not fulfilled his pledges, aud
shown himself sufficiently in favor of put
ting down the Rebellion
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-12-24

Eight Hundred and Twenty Bales Of
Cotton have been shipped from S.. Louis
to Pittsburg, and from that city will be
conveyed east over the Pennsylvania Rail
road. If it had been claimed by the pro-
iectors of this road, that one ofits articles
of freight would be cotton, the claim
would have most likely settled the charge
of insanity which was brought against
those who proposed to cross the Allegheny
Mountains with locomotive. But the
Pennsylvania Railroad is triumphant
cotton is part Of its freight-and thus We
progress in spite of treason.
A pumpkin weighing 2S9 pounds was
on exhibition at the Office of the American
Agriculturist, in New York city.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-12-24
Report of the sec'y ofthe Navy.

Next in interest to reports of the opera
tions of the Treasury and the War Depart
meuts, is that of the Navy, and if France
should choose to carry out her intimated
interference, the capabilities of our IRON
clads and the number of our effective
vessels will be carefully studied by every
one interested in our success in defending
our institutions and our honor. From the
very long and minute report of Secretary
Welles, (Which is history of all the na,
val engagements of the war, as we'll as a
statistical document,) we gather the fol-
lowing summary of what has been ac-
complished:
When Mr.. Welles assumed charge of
the Navy Department in March, 1861,
there were but 42 vessels then in con-
mission, and most of them abroad. There
were only 1900 seamen then in the pay
of the Government, and on the 10th of
March, only 207 in all the ports and re.
ceiving ships of the Atlantic coast, to man
our ships and protect the'Navy- yards and
depots, and in suppressing the rising in
surrection. At the present time, by pur-
chase and by construction, the Govern.
ment has aaoat, or progressing to COM
pletion, naval force of 427 vessels, and
3,268 guns. So sudden and SO vast a
naval armament has not been witnessed
in modern times. Of the 427 vessels, in
service, l04 only are sailing vessels, 323
are steam vessels, aud l25 of these latter
have been added by construction. This
speaks more than almost any other fact
Of the gaeat energy and prodigious acniev-
ments of the Navy Department These
new vessels of war are of no mean capac-
ity aud calibre, as the following descrip-
tion Of them will show:
Dascriptiop M Of Yes Guns Tons
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-12-24

Mr. Welles points to the work of his
immense improvised navy, and claims
practical success in its blockading service
the most prodiglous ever undertaken
by any Government. The high price of
cotton in our own and foreign countries,
when the South has millions of bales of
it, and the exorbitant price in the South
of all articles Of foreign manufacture, is
conclusive proof of the efficiency of the
blockade. Mr.. WelIes thinks all the
Southern ports will be In our possession
at an early day, when he suggests, part
of the blockading force may be spared to
chase rebel pirates from the high seas-a
not very ccnsoling prospect to American
commerce, it must be said.
The Secretary of the Navy speaks with
evident disgust of the action of England
iu permitting the rebel privateer, the Al
ALBANIA, to leave her ports to harrass
American commerce, and suggests that
the British Government might justly be
called on to make up to American ship
pers and ship owners the losses Inflicted
on them by the Alabama. With regard
to the future Of American (Southern)
commerce, The Secretary suggests that
when all the Southern coast and ports are
safely in our possession, the blockade
should be dissolved and the ports opened
TO general commerce, under such limita-
tions, conditions and restrictions as it
would clearly be within the province of
the Government to impose, and without
offeuse to the laws of nations.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-12-24

PEsTILENCE AND FAMINE.-Fever Is
added to the famine in the Lancashire
district The London Lancet, a good
medical authority, says:
"Tbe true spotted typhus, the formid-
able "famine fever" the dire pesilential
concomitant of widespread and prolonged
dearth-is slowly but most surely extend
ing its ravages amongst the population of
the town. Within the past fortnight the
number of cases Of malady has been doub-
led and the history of the outbreak
throughout, so far as we have as yet as
certained the particulars, is most si2nif-
cant Of the future. In July, one or two
instances of true typhus were recorded.
IN August, eight cases occurred. In Sep
tember, upwards Of forty were registered ];
in October fifty one. Now the number
has reached (if not exceeded) one hun
drad and forty. 1t is evident from the
f1ures that the activity Of the disease Is
steadily becoming greater ard It's sphere
of action wider; and sooner or later the
time must come, if human help be power
less or too long delayed to stave off the
disaster, when, from the sure results Of
inaction, the famine-stricken population
will become as apt to receive and propa
gate the deadly infection as tinder to re
ceive and propagate flame.
This Intelligence, vague reports of
which have previously reached us, fur
nishes an additional stimulus for hasten
log the movement for the relief Of these
unhappy people. Good food and warm
clothing, given early, will tend to check
the spread ofthe fearful famine pestilence.
Senator Wilkinson's bill for the re-
moval of the several bands Of the Sioux
Indians assigns them to a new reserva-
ton near the Missouri River, sufficient to
give so acres of good agricultural land to
each individual, and appropriates $780,
900 for their removal 1t provides that
the old reservations shall be sold for the
benefit of the tribe. and that Individuals
who sought to prevent the recent massa-
ere shall be allowed to remain, and retain
100 acres each.
The President has fixed Friday the 18th
instant, as the day on which are to be exc
cuted thirty nine of the Indians convicted
of brutal participation in the massacre in
Minnesota.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-12-24

Readp-made Clothing,
HATS and GAPS,
BOOTS and SHOES,
GROCERIES
PROVISIONS,
CROCKERY.
Fancy Goods,
NOTIONS.
Wool, Twine, Wallpaper,
NAILS, GLASS,
and
WOODEN-WARE.
We respectfully invite CALL feeling confident
that we can supply the wants of all on terms
to their satisfaction, giving better Goods for
less MONEY than can be had at any other
House in Peter or adjoining counties.
We have also added to our vell-known stock
of goods, new and complete stock Of
PURE DRUGS,
Medicines. Chemicals,
Paints Oils, Varnishes,
Clues. Dye StuffS
CASTLE SOAP.
Sponges. Corks. Bottles
Walls and Lamp-Globes.
&c. &c. &c.
ALL OF WHICH
will be sold
at the
VERY LOWEST RATES
FOR
CASH.
Don't Fail to Call and See !!
P. STEBBINS co.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-12-24

The West Virginia House of Repre-
sentatives have passed resolutions asking
Senator Garlic to resign, on the ground
that he has not fulfilled his pledges, aud
shown himself sufficiently in tayvr OF put
ting down the Rebellion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-11-20
PARTICULAR NOTICE.

There are msny preparations sold under the name
of Dtters put in quart bottles compounded OF TIE,
cheapest whisky or common rum. costing from 30
to ~ cents per gallon, the taste disguised By Anioe
or Coriander Seed.
This class OF Bitters has caused and win cautiuue
to cause, as long they can be sold hbnd reds to
die the death Of the drunkard BY their ne the
system is kept continually under the influence or
Alcoholic Stimulants of the worst kind the desi
sll the horrors attendant upon drunkard life and
death.
tiers, we publish the following receipt Get css
Goifk HoefaHd's German Birsrs and mix with fiyss
be preparation Il 81 will far ecsl in medical viz
tines and true exec Hence of the Lie
Btters in the market, and will eoSf sNkrk I<SS Ton
viii have all the virtues of HoQfasSs Rift.,, 10,
connection with ecod article Of Liquor at a much
cost you.