The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-02
MIDNIGHT REPORT.
H.lihx, Sept. I.

The Africa from Liverpool, Aug. 2Sd,
Queenstown esd, arrived tbs P.
Cotton firm aud advanced 49td. Bread
stufFs duu and declining. except corn,
which had an upward tendency. Provl-
sions steady.
London, Aug. e1.-Consuls closed
938a9s4, for money.
Political news unimportant.
MEXICAN AFTAIRs.-The Mexican
consul, at Frankfort, had displayed the
Mexican flag. The Europe, Of that city.
explains that it was in pursuance of On
arrangement by which, in the case Of the
overthrow of Republican authority in
Mexico, President Lincoln would allow
Mexico to be represented in foreign coun.
tries by agents of the Washington Gov
ernment The Europe refers to the fact
that in march last, Secretary Seward de-
clared that President Lincoln and his
Cabinet would never tolerate monarch
ical government in Mexico, and it antici-
pates another war if the Emperor of
France does not conine himself to . de-
mand for indemnity and leave Mexico.
GREAT Misunderstanding is known Of
the movements of the Confederate priva-i
teer Florids, since she vas last seen off
Tuscar, on the evening Of the Goth Of
August. Speculations have been afoat,
as to the object of the Florida's visit to
British waters. One report is that it was
for the purpose of taking on board Mr..
Mason, who is about returning to the
South. Mr.. Mason, it is announced, had
gone to Ireland to visit Earl Monongh-
more.
1t is announced by tho last steamer
that the ship Eagle had arrived at Liver
pool from Bermuda with the silver bars
taken out of the American ship B. F.
Hoxie. by the Florida.
The Shipping Gazette says ii report
ed the silver bars will be restored to the
original consignees. The silver was
shipped by an English house, and insured
in London for the full amount. 1t is also
stated that the Commodore Of the Flori-
da, on hearing of this fact. resolved to re-
store it to the rightful owners.
The Army and Navy Gazette says tits
gratifying to know that the government
is not blind % the dangers Of difficulty
With America, nor is it Indifferent to the
perils of rupture which, We pray, the
good sense of all respectable Americans
will aid us in averting. The same Jour
nal adds:
is with no wish to flatter the great
Republican element which is now raising
Its head on the North American CONT
nent, that we again record our convic-
tions of the ultimate success of the mill
tary means that the North has set to work
to crush the efforts of the South. If Gen.
Lee is now able to give one knock down
blow to the Federals and seize Washing
ton, or if he should utterly rout the army
of the Potomac, the effect will be 50 great
that another year will be gained, and with
{ it, who knows what gain might be OBJ
tanned for the Confederates. But should
Gen. Lee remain inactive and permit the
Federal armies to sweep around in his
rear, TO flood the Confederaey, and over
lay all his COMMUNICATIONS. Richmond
may become mere Copt Mortum and
/ the South all be lost.
The London Globe regards peace as
still distant, but the issue not doubtful.
1t says the South may be mangled and
exhausted, but must win in the end
The Confederate loan on the 2lst of Aug,
rallied per cent, closing at 2S026c
discount.
SrAIs.-I. is asserted the ministry will
not consider the Mexican question till the
Arch Dukes (Maxmillian) determine
ton is announced in regard to the accept
ance OF the Mexican throne
SHANGHAI. July 4th.--The city is quiet.
The imperialists attacked Marking and
captured the outposts.
Intelligence from Japan announces the
Japenese had paid the indemnity demand
ed by England.
The Nickadodo had issued orders to
expel all Foreigners and close the Japa-
nese ports.
The loss Of property by the earthq uake
at Manila, reaches forty million dol
lars
Intelligence via Queenstown and Lon
don, Sunday, 23l. Consuls after official
hours yesterday, 93a for money.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. 22-In the official
correspondence published by the London
Times to-day, regarding Federal inter-
ference in the trade with the Bahamas, is
a letter from Earl Russell to Lord Lyons,
dated July 18th, in which he says that
the British Government had some reason
to hope that the interference of the U. S.
Government would have been discontin-
ued under representations from the Brit
ish Government, but such not being the
case, Earl Russell instructed Lord Lyons
to address fresh remonstrancc to the U.
S. Government
LONDON MARKETS BEARINGS report
wheat heavy and tending downward, with
decline of l92c on foreign and 3@4c
on English.
Kansas City, Sept. ].
About sixty persons, chiefly heads Of
families, residents of this city and vieini
ty, who are believed to be aiders of thu
rebellion or strong symyathizers with it,
have been cited to leave district BY GENT |
Ewing. The list includes many of the
vealthlest and most influential &, n,;l;o, r. |