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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-22

Thespeech delivered by Lieut.. W. srner,
in our city, Friday pight. was an able
aud eloquent vindication VI the measures
Of this war and a most scorching 1ebuke
TO the Cepperhs eds Of the North. -
He said The soldiers and friends Of this
glorious old Union ignore all political
questions Tat have heretofore divi led "
a. political parties, essnerating tht pFin-
cipal questions between the Wings and
Democrats as being settled aad obsolete.
And more receu,sy the object 90 aim
Of the Republican party, in its ef prs to
exclude slavery from the Trrri,ort tes and
10 intertsFencs Whatever with ii local
Iistenes in the States--all the Te rritory
belonging TO the United States % ow be-
ing organired--puts to rest that qu ss,ion;
also the Homestead Bill. securing to ibs
homeless homes. and the passage of the
Great Pacific Rnlroad, thus settlE ing the
principal questions between the II epubli.
cans and the old Democratic parties.
The speaker then took hold Of the
/ question, or rather this wicked s nd un.
holy rebellion, skrtching it fro IN the
Chs srlestop Convention and the closing
scenes OF the Bachsna Admin ttrstion
down to the present. showing and krovinp
mot cunclusively that the opbosl'iun
party in the North (Bul,erbuts, as be
| styled them. we're acting in harl lnonioul
concert with their party and friends O
the rebelliou- Srstes proved conc Iusivsl!
that III Of The Copperhesd resolu ions 0
The North were prepared at the Cunf-d
crate Capital, and stimuli aneous y pub
i,shed In oil the free States ON the "a m
day,
The speaker was particularly hspp
and effective in his many and tel ing an
ecdoxs, illustrative Of the harmon ,ous az
ltioa IL The Bu.trnuts of the N nth an
,,hcir dear friends and brethren, the rel
: els Of the South.
y His remarks 10 relation to Il. dems
{, gosue leaders Of the rebellion q nd Coz
( psrheads Of the North were kpeciall
\, thoughtful aud telling said ,ley weI
\ the dishonest, corrupt and disa ppointt
y. of lie old Wing party tha. had toale<ct
i, witt, like elements OF The Dtmocr ra.ic pa
!, ~. The GOOD. the patriotic. the hone
and loyal Of both parties we're to-day Il
l. friend, and defenders Of this glorious o
Union. lie also made repeated and Z
4. fsctive larpeais for the har on ious su
\, port of the Government al he arm
"a While fighting tho battles Of lhe counir
No and giving the Coppsrhead and Butte
= mis- some Wholesome ad Ice in regard
4. shat they might expect when ,hs bo
return home.
/. The Lieutenant spoke neqr too her
70 very large and attentive crowd.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11
A Suggestion.

Rev. w. d. Siegfeld, Pastor of the twelfth
Baptist church Philadelphia, in communica-
ton to the Philadelphia Press, makes the fol-
lowing suggestion in regard to the channel
in which benevolent and holiday gifts and
favors should run during this time of our ma
tional struggle for its existence and freedom.
The custom of erecting and adjoining
christmas Trees" and making holiday pres
ents, &c, may be called time honored Gus
tom. Thus parents freely exhibit their afiec-
ton for their children: thus friends exchange
tokens OF regard for each other: and thus
thousands of dollars are expended annually
But we wish to enquire just here, is 10 right,
under our present circumstances, ito say no.
thing about the question of its being right at
ALL thus to spend so much precious means
upon those who generally enjoy the comforts
OF life in abundance? By present circumstan-
SEES, we mean the circumstances of our count
ry and our city. Think of the many very
needy families Of our soldiers; think OF the
many suffering in Richmond prisons and 9TH
er rebel strongholds think of the many poor,
families who must suffer in cold weather
under present. enormous prices of fuel. In
view of all these demands upon our sympathy
and benevolence, we ask-would it not be
better for every family to make holiday Of
ferins to the poor and the suffering? Suppose
wealthy parents, and others, VINO spend so
much money as usual, during the holiday
season to crafty their children, call the fam
lily together and protray the condition OF hui
maIity all around, and make proposition
thus: Shall we spend the usual amount of
money in holiday toys confectionery, and
other presents or shall we aprosriate it TO the
wants of suffering soldiers and their families,
and the poor?" Would not the general re-
SPONGE be in favor of those who really need
these means?
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11

% If reports apparently well authenii-
Gated are 10 be believed, the celebrated
smelling committee" of former Massachu-
sets Legislature will have to surrender their
ignoble laurels to the minority Of the special
committee which has recently been investigat-
ing the affairs Of our Alnshouse. We are In
formed on authority not to be questioned that
the author Of the minority report, pushed his
investigations to the indicate extent OF in
quiring of female inmates about the number
of their chemises, and If told they had but
one, as perhaps he would be by some who,
though paupers, felt the sting of the insult, he
would inquire what they did when that one
was in the wash tub, Docs not poverty bring
a sufficiency Of discomfort with il without
having Its victims thus made subject to intlis-
nifty under cover Of official license?
Parsons Cough Candy is genuine and
reliable remedy. See special notice column.
DIM.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11

s- Sergeant Frank A. Barnard, OF Co. D,
9th Maine Regiment, eldest son OF L. A.
Barnard, Esq, of Calais, died In Washington
Oh Wednesday of last week, of wounds re-
ceived at the battle OF Kellys Ford. The
Calais Advertiser says
"Sergt L. was In the goth year Of hi. age, a
young man Of sterling worth, with long life
and bright prospects before him. Yet he gave
up all and entered the ranks ms u private,
without bounty or expectation of nought but
his monthly pay and rations, to fight for the
honor and integrity of his country; and most
nobly did he do his duty as a soldier and a
man. while life was spared him."
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11
De. j. CLAwsos KELLsy's MEDICAL oFrcx)
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No. 52 Bieeeser Street, Neso Iork City. J
To the Editor Of the Io, tioad Press:
DEAR Sir II see it stated, and have heard that
it is currently reported that there certain
persons in the Eastern States who are laboring to
make it appear that they possess the ORIGINAL Re-
cepts OF DR.. J. CLAWSON KELLEY. Founder of
the Analytical System of Medicine, and that they
are compromising Medicines from those same origi-
nal Receipts. Now, there cannot be two originals
OF the same thing, any more than there be two
originals o. the same man. Ibis, therefore, Is to
give notice TO DR.. j. Clawson kelley's patients in
the Eastern States, and also TO all others who feel
interested in the eminent system which, through
life of application to science he has skifully
elaborated for the benefit of the suffering sick that
the Original Receipts of DR.. J. Clawson Kelley are
now, as they have long been locked up in his iron
safe in his medical office. No. So Blocker street.
New FORK city, where they are likely to remain;
that ali his valuable medicines being daily com.
pounded from these same original Receipts by skill
full and scientific assistants and that Is
thorized TO advertise Medicines Of the Ana.yt ica
Practice anywhere in the United States, purporting
to DO compounded from the Original Receipts Of DIR
j. Clawson Kelley excepting those into whose hands
the same Original Receipts have been lawfully plsc-
ed. Observe, that every bottle and package of DIR.
J. Clawsou Keley's Genuine Medic mes is manufac.
tured at No 81 Blocker street New York tCity and
no where else and that no others. come from what
source they may, are genuine. The Chemical Works
in New York are now running TO their utmost ca
pacity to supply the demand for these invaluable
remedies. Hewrite this for the sole benefit of the
SICK TO warn them against false lights In science, and
to guard them against the effects of cheap and dele
B. GOwELL 100 Middle street. Portland, ie
my only authorized agent in that city to prescribe
ifed to illustrate the nature and character of all
diSe. J. A. FRAErAS, tSor-in-ictr.
Successor TO DIR. J. Clawson kelley
OFFICE aud LABORATORY. No. 81 Blocker street.
New York city. To whom any letters with regard
to the Medicines, or upon any subject connected
with the business and interest Of DIR. ]. Ciawson
kelley's Medical Office, may be addressed.
does eod&wtf
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11

By the above caption we do not design say
Ing that the Bible has not always had histo-
~, for no book has ever had one SO interesting
to universal humanity. But it is not every
copv of the Bible that has history of sufil-
cient importance to justify its publication.
But the one referred to in the caption to this
brief article is an exceptional copy in this re-
gard.
1t will be remembered that some months
since, communication appeared in our col
umns from Mrs. A. A. Rutherford, formerly
Mrs. Goddard) written at Gettysburg, in
which she spoke of Bible taken from rebels
knapsack at hospital in that place, which
had been picked up on the battlefield near
Chancellorville, and which purpoted to have
been brought from Presque Isle, in this State
by federal soldier.
A letter from Mrs. Rutherford, dated Har-
risburg, Nov. 20, says:
Some time ago wrote TO you about BIZ
Bile found in a rebels knapsack, belonging to
Moses'C G. Annas, of Presque Isle. A letter
from the sister-in-law of Moses reached me
soon after, saying Moses was in the Chestnut
St. Hospital 10 this city. called immediate
~ but found he had gone to Fort Preble, as he
belonged to the 18th U. S. Infantry, stationed
at that post.
now forward the Bible to you, and will
thank you to call attention to its receipt so
that it may be restored to the owner. To me,
the ability TO restore book having such a
history, Is one Of the pleasant incidents in
this most unpleasant, aye, Infamous Of wars.
The book is common small English clasp
Bible, gilt edges, considerably the worse for
wear. On the inside Of the first cover, writ
ten in pencil, is miss Almira Alice Wilson,
Presque Isle, August, 1852" On the oppo-
site page, also in pencil, "Moses C. Annas."
On the second page of first fly leaf written
with ink, civilian M. Nichols, Company +
OF the Twenty-frst regiment Of Georgia Vol
unteer Infantry, this May 9th, 1868" On a
blank page at the end OF the book, in the same
handwriting as the last, civilian Martin
Nichols. Book picked up on the battlefield
near Charlottesville, May the LIST, 1863" On
the last page of last fly leaf, in the fami-
liar and-writing of Mrs. Rutherford, is pen.
cilled, "Taken from rebels knapsack at Ware.
house Hospital, at Gettysburg, July, 1862
Who can say that this book has not history
or who can doubt that, being restored to Its
owner after passing through such eventful
scenes, It will be cherished as an heirloom in
his family for generations to come?
We hold the book subject to the order Of
Mr.. Annas, to whom it rightfully belongs.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11
.God bless Abraham Lincoln.-

Mr.. +. o. j. Smith once compared Abraham
Lincoln to an angel Of mercy in the form OF a
Good Samaritan, sent by Almighty God to
bind up the wounds OF this nation and to pour
into them the oil of healing. That was when
Mr.. Lincoln said what he aoos ready to dc,
what he rould do, for the salvation Of Il is
Union.
That same thing, which year and h; Il
since he said he was ready to do, he has done
He did 1t on the LIST of January, 1868. Now,
December, 1868, he pledges himself anew TO
sland by that act which, in the eye Of the high
est law, enfranchises millions of human beings
held In abject slavery, converting them from
things and chattels into men and women.
Surely, those who have waited and watched
for the things now seen, have, to use Mr.. Lin
coins own expressive phrase, "seen the Saliva
ton of God"
In a word, in his Message, Mr.. Lincoln de-
clares that he cannot back away from his
Emancipation policy, forced upon him as
measure of national self-defence by the rebels
themselves, because it "would be cruel and
astounding bresch Of faith,' and he also says,
81 may add at this point. that, while remain
in my present position, l shall not attempt to
retract or modify the Emancipation Proclama-
ton, nor shall return to slavery any person
who is free by The terms OF that proclamation,
or by any of the acts Of Congress"
"God bless Abraham Lincoln" for those no.
BILE words; words at which good men will re-
joice, and for which humanity will enshrine
him In Its Utmost heart and hold him in ever
lasting remembrance. Then his proclamation.
He would exercise clemency as well as ad-
minister justice, and on the simple condition
that the subject of 1t shall place himself in har-
mony with the constitution, the laws, the en-
actments Of Congress, and the proclamations
of the Executive, swearing solemnly to main
tain that harmony opposition, unless such laws
or proclamations shall be nullifsd by congress
sional enactment or judicial decisions.
The Advertiser says of the Message, AT
present we are not inclined to think it will
satisfy the voracious radicals, who will swallow
with appetite nothing but the African" We
hope this Is indicative of the Advertisers sat-
isfaction with 1t; we are sure that even "vo-
racious radicals" can ask nothing more. Again
we say, "God bless Abraham Lincolnm
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11
-P-os. the ~srmy or tH- p.sos.ac.

NEW YORK, Dec. 10.
The Times special Washington despatch of
last evening says:
JEFF. Davis issued his annual message to the
rebel Congress on Monday. 1t is mournful in
its tone.
Deserters say that Lees army does not ex-
coed $1,000, and is erecting huts for winter
quarters along the line of the Rapdan.
Gen. Meade will soon be relieved from his
command His successor has not yet been
appointed. 1t Is, however, known that the
President and Mr.. Chase favor the restoration
of Gen. Hooker, while the Secretary of War
hesitstes between him and Gen. Thomas. In
the event of Thomas taking the command, it
is the general impression that Hooker will
succeed him in command of the Army of the
Cumberland.
Gen. Meagher is not prisoner. He is now
the guest of Gen. Corcoran, at Fairfax Court
House.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11

The WAR MEETING TONIGHT. - Il is
hoped that the citizens-ladies and gentlemen
will turn out In large numbers tonight, and
crowd the City Hall to its utmost capacity, to
listen to gallant soldier from the State of
Henry Clay, and from the Army Of the Cum
berland. Such men come from where loyalty
Is something more than profession; where
Unionism has cost something where Liberty
has been proved to be worth fighting for.
Let the noble soldier who is to address our
citizens this evening be greeted by full
house, and see an evidence that the heart of
Portland beats In unison with the great heart
that throbs in successive victories in the in
vincibIe army of the Southwest, which has
gone forward from conquest to conquest,
leaving peace In Its track-peace secured by
gallant deeds aud as the result Of brilliant
achievements.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11

"WEDNESDAY, Dec. 0. 1888.
AT market 1928 beef cattle, $50 stores, 1900 sheep,
900 shoats, $50 fat hogs.
PRIcEs-Ecsf Cdttie-The prices obtained last
week werc hardly sustained. and we vary our QUO
tations trife: Extra IS 50aa co. frst quality 50
ds IS; second 2SGI 50, third 5od6 50.
Working Orei,-Saes se5 o. los, 49, $50 l40. las.
Cors and Cdires Sales SIS 81 SO. s. IL AZ and 90.
sasdH Storss-isaripss sa1ls' two year old %
shesp--smsll lots Sc 90, IS, Q 90. T. o. and Sc.
Ssoats-No lots cold 10 POODLE. At retail from
D! toll.
Fat Hogs-si and a
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE.
Good Location for a Hotel.

49, That valuable and centrally located House
r;: and Lot. No. 81 India street. for 90 many
EsIl years owned and occupied by General Samu-
49, 81 Fessenden, Is offered for sale
The Lot |. 20 feet ON India street. extending back
III feet-contanng nearly IL 600 feet Of land. The
tans fifteen rooms. besides many closets and other
eonvebisnee- Ras gas fixtures throughout; II also
has large now Of PURE AQUEDCCr WATER,
which Is very desirable; also a large Wood House
and Barn.
This good piece of property upon which to make
improvements. II may be fitted for FIRST
CLASS BOARDING HOUSE, or SECOND
CLASS HOTEL.
Its near proximity TO the terminus Of the Grand
Trunk Railway and to the wharvcs of the Boston
and other steamers, makes the location . desirable
for Hotel.
This lot might be improved with profit to any me-
chanic or other person having means, by the erec-
fion Of Tenemen 8. its large depth ahording ample
space Tor q block of eight or ten buildings.
For further particulars enquire Of
WIN. II. JERKS. Argus Once.
Portland, Dec. 8, 1858. decli MwFu
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11

A BEAUTIFUL COMPILATION free from Tan, Pin
pies and Frcckles may easily b. procured by using
shaving il is unsurpassed-a single drop making q
fine lathor. 1t is composed of palm-oil. honey and
other valuable articles, highly perumed by its own
ingredients, aud when used for washing night and
morning, renders the skin soft and white and free
from blemsh. Price so cents. For sale BY Ii. II.
HAY. Agent for Maine, and all druggists.
nor26 decd oeM3m
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11
DIED..

In this city, Dec. 10, by Rev. Henry D. Moore Geo
u. Abbott and Mics Eiisa p. stcisOn, both of this
city.
IN Winthrop, Nov. : Mr. Lemuei Stanley aged So
- llti-hvd Dct. y. Mrs. Sarah Rogers. aged 20.
"a cutter Oct. q. Mrs. sarah Sloan. aged 20.
GS years.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11

.v The Argus was hasty in its intimation
that we we're reluctant TO place before our
readers the majority report of the special
committee to Investigate at the Alms-house.
The report was In type when that suggestion
was made, but crowded out By tho Message.
VIII the Argus be simply honest, and copy 1t
as part Of the proceedings OF the city gov,
ernments
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11

GREAT ISC0YERY.-A ad hesiv preparation
that will S STICK
Patches and Linngsto Boots and Shoes SUFFICIENT
strong without stitching:
That will efectualy mend Furniture, Croekery
Toys, and all articles of household use.
Belt Makers,
Boot and Shoe Makers,
Manufacturers and Machinists,
And Families
willfnd il INVALUABLE! twilledectuailyst opth
leakage of Coal Oil.
IL is insoluble in water or oil.
Its liquid aud as easily applied as paste.
twill adhere oily substances.
Its
HILTON'S INSOLUBLE CEMENT
HILTON BROTHERS, Proprietors,
provfdeDca p
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11

CURE FOR CATARRu.-DR WADswosrH's
DRY UP Is q certain remedy for this ioathsome
disease There Ia no mistake about this The Dry
Up has cured thousands Of cases OF Catsrrh and the
sales of the article IL constantly increasing word
TO the wise Is sufficient. For sale by the proprietor
II. II. BURLINGTON. Providence, r. l. Also by
II. IL. HAY. Druggist, Agent for Portland.
octSl cod Swdm
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE.
New York
Life Insurance Company
ESTABLISHED ls45.
Home ONCE, Nos u2& ia Broadway, NY.
Het Assets over 100000 securely invested.
Hon MORRIS FRANKLIN, President.
PLINY FREEMAN, Actuary.

TNHIS Company offers ad vantaees NOT erc,il-d ara
\. "a some respects not eqnoited, by any other 1t
nss sifeaoy paid TO widows and orphans of the as.
snred. nearly two millions dollars. its Trustees
N New iork City are OF the very first and most reii
Its MUTUAL, he policy holders reeeiring the
entire prosfs. ~
R-specal care In the selection of its r,s.-s.,,et
economy-and q safe and judicious inyestmeuf 81
Its mnds-characterize its mar agement
Premiums received qaorferiy, sesat-aRnuafig or
annually Policies issued in all the various forms OF
chole NE. short term, endowmeR., asapify, &c.
Dividends declared Annually.
The mortality among its members has been pro-
porionatIy less thaa that of any other Life Insu-
rance Company in Americas result consequent on
most careful cad judicous selection of lives and
one OF sress inpol,an1e e the policy holders
security in large accumulated fund, amounting
now 10 orer Three Million Dollars. II accommo-
uns, BY receiving note for part Of tho amount
wher desired-thus furnishing Insurance for neariv
double tie cnoaHt for about the same cash payment
as Is required In an AL cash Company"
The nov feature In Life Assurance recently intro.
duced by this Company, of issuing LIFE
Policies not Subject to Forfeiture
is meeting with universal favor, and obviases the
only valid objection witch can possibly be brought
against the sy stem OF Life Insurance.
The lively prosperity and success of this Company
u shown In the fact that for the last three years Il
has taken tho lead of all the Lfs Companies in this
Commissioners showing that the amount Of It's NEW
BUSINESS for the year 1862 nearly equoiied the com
bired business OF any other tro Companies in the
United States.
WARREN SPARROW,
General Agen, for the State Of Maze.
Central Office -. No. "A Middle Street.
OPPOSITE THE POsT OFFICE
declI diff
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11

GowELL MoRnELL have just received their
FALL STOCK of DRY GOODS, and are prepared
to show the public of the best selected stocks in
the city, at the lowest prices for CASH. delivery.
Call and see. 1873 Middle Street.
Portland, Sept 3, 1863 eodtf
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11

GREAT BARGAINS AT G0WELL MoRRILL'S.
Thibes Popns Plaids and all other styles of Dress
Goods. All kinds Cloakings, Shawls, Domostics,
&C., selling rery cheap for cash. Now is your time
while the assortment is full. nov13 eod&w;f
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11

egConsumption and Catsrrh. and all diseases Of
the Throat and Lungs successfully treated by IyHA
LATIoE, BY G. MORSE, NJ. D.,
suisse cod Corner Smith aud Congress SITS.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11
MARRIED..

In South Standish. Dec. Q. BIZ RoY. II. I'll. Martin,
Stsndish.
In Bath. Dee. 9 by Rev. J. o. Fiske, Jas A. Griffin
and Miss Fredrika Itterstram, both of Brunswick.
In Turner, Dec. D. Howard L. Conant and Miss
Lucinda r. Adkins, both of T.
In Jay. Nov. %. Moses :. Packard aud Miss Alma
Mclaughlin, both OF Liyermore.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11

- It Is understood that In tn, ne~t mu'
uicipai election she Copperheads propose TO
rally under the flag OF defective pettlcoat--
Ar. Councilman Harmon to be color-besrsr.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11
BROWNS
BRONCHIAL
f2DCHE
FOR
COUGHS
AND
rnf no

tUFy UgUtfs HU SoFa'es WHO inc VOICE anu
are exposed to sudden changes, should them
Obtain only the genuine Browns Bronchial
Troches" having prorsd their efficacy by a test of
many yeaIs. are highly recommended and prescrib-
ed by Physicians and Surgeons in the Army, and
have received testimonials from many eminent men
Sold By all Druggists aud Dealers in Medicine in
the United States and most foreign countries at IS
cents per box. decd dim
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.
Charges have been preferred against Gen.
Shepley, by citizens of Louisiana, who assert
that he has connived at sending quinine and
other contraband articles to the enemy.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-11
FOREIGN PORTS.

At Buenos Ayrcs Oct 81, banks Zone. Burslcy, fta
Boston. unc, disg: Henry Buck Nickels, I'm do. do
Evening Star. NicSerson. fun Newcastle. for Calao.
disg; brigs Alpine. kiman. FIN Frankfort, do, nnc
Herrera, kiliman, do. do; sch 5 iIotchkiss.
Petite. FIN Rosario Tor New York.
Ar at Montcyideo prev TO Oct ls brig Nellie Hunt,
Leavitt, New York.
AT Mansanilla 2ist ult. sch Conant, Norton, FIN
Boston. just ar, TO load for do
Ar at ST Jago cath ult, brig T NJ Tinker, Carlisle,
Boston, TO load for do.
CID at Havana, no date, bark Kleher, Lincoln for
Matamoras.
Ar at Halifax 3Oth ut. sch Mary, Bolton. Portland.
Ar at st John NIB 18th inst, sch Highlander, Nick.
els Boston.
AR at do 5th sch Industry. Stiles, Portland
Ar at New River r ith inst, ship Coronation, I'd.
wards, Portsmouth, &c hours.