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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial to World.1

Washington, Jan. a
The Secretary q the Treasury has un-
der consideration the question submitted
by numerous parties living along the bor-
der of the States of Tennessee and Mis-
sissippi for an unrestricted sale of cotton.
An immense quantity can easily be made
up.
A delegation of tobacco men before
Ways aud Means Committee agreed that
the tax ought to be on the manufactured
article and not on the leaf.
The Committee he's determined to
strike out of the naval bill all appropria-
tions for iron-clads.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16

New FIRM.-We would call attention
of dealers and others WANTING crockorv
aud queensware to the card of Messrs
lie Falvre d CO., who have purchased
the stock formerly owned by the late Geo.
Foster. The new firm have every facility
and means TO carry on the business in a
satisfactory manner.
We are pleased to notice that our vor-
thy fellow-townsman, Samuel E. Carey
OF extensive experience in this business
is connected with the house.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
Inauguration of Gov. stone

A HOSPITAL ScHooL-All soldiers
who may desire to become connected
with any of the classes of "Hospi,al
school, which it is proposed to organize
'or Tree instruction, are requested TO meet
at the lecture room of the College Hos
pltal on this Saturday afternoon, at 2
clock, to confer in regard to the studies
most important TO be taught, and the plan
OF organization. This proposal of "Hos-
Pital School has the hearty approval of
the Surgeon-in- Charge.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
st. Louis, Jan. IS,

St. Louis, Jan. Is.
Brig. Gen. Mcneil, comma nding Dis
trict of the Frontier, arrived tonight from
Ft. Smith, under orders from department
headquarters to act as witness in the case
of Wm. r. Strahan, late Provost Marshal
of Northeast Missouri The General
reports the rebels IN Arkansas suffering
from cold weather, which extended
throughout the South.
Kirby Smith, commanding Trans MisL
sissippi department, is ordered north, as
Arkansians and Mississippians refuse to
go further South.
Deserters in large numbers coming into
our lines acknowledging the rebel cause
hopelessly lost.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
Tribune's Dispatch. /
Washington. Jan

" EoFtIIIS7 TOD, q aTI. II.
About 900 rebelious Sioux fieeinp
from the Union army in Minnesota are
causing much trouble in the vicinity of
Selkirk, British America. Some time
ago permission was asked Of the British
Government to cross the line with our
troops to prevent such outrages. The
permission has been declined.
Gov. Cummings, formerly of Utah, on
applying for his last quarters salary was
notified by the United States Paymaster
that he should not pay him unless he took
the oath Of allegiance, inasmuch as he had
been charged with disloyalty.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16

Er The following books have been
this week donated 10 the Keokuk Library
Association, and the Library Committee
hope TO be able to publish large addition
to the list next week.
Americar c. clopeiia. Is Vol, A. wiIkipsan
Miscellaneous work. % Vol ia
Alcelnnsous. Vol. c. Garber
Geological Survey of Iowa > Vol. William Fniton
B5ienorote's Complete Works, / VOL, da
Miscellaneous Works, 9 Vol. Il,
f4slaiilg > oHet y steFne Cumpi Works Rey Craio
Slr "sier Seott's Comel. WORKS 10 Vol. Mrs Reid
John c. Csihoun's & W, ! y u"Ii
nsue' Websters - y II 60, - 81 ~
Adj zen B,seruows) Report2 , nr. Tsyior.
Miacei lAneeas "efSs. VOL Geo. C Dixon.
Naihhlnzs Complete Works, Mrs S. r. Miller
Miscellaneous, Vol. AZ
Aiisea' History u Europe, in numbers complete
Thompson. 's'
Bptk's Compete Works Rev. G. raxcher.
Aea,et ,ie'mss and English Dictionary, Rev. G i.
hiseeilaneons Works, 10 vol. Rev. G. Thscber.
81 X. F. Bower
= Hosard Tucker.
Total number received 393 volumes.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
CONVERSATIONAL.
xXxvIIIth CoNGRESS-Firsts Session
Washington, Jan. Is.
HOUSE.

Lovejoy, from the Committee on the
District OF Columbia, stated that ample
provisions had been made to guard against
the spread of small-p pox, and submitted a
resolution recommending that the corpor-
ate authorities make provision for the vac.
cination of citizens at their homes.
Alley, from the Post Office Committe,
reported bill allowing email packages OF
clothing to be sent through the mail At
the rate of eight cents per two pounds
The House proceeded to the conside-
ration Of the Dacotah contested election
case.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
80 He that Giveth TO the Poor Lend.
eth TO the Lord,.,

One of the most commendable and
pralseworthy movements for the allevia-
tion OF the poor and suffering in our city.
was the formation of committee of some
dozen men to canvass the city for money
to assist the poor and needy without re-.
gard to color, who are now shivering
from cold, and almost starving for proyi-
sious. The sum of eleven hundred dol
lars was raised yesterday in few hours,
and tae committee will again enter upon
their mission to-day, thus giving each
and every person an opportunity to give
for this humane purpose. Let no excuses
be offered, but heed the admonition which
heads this article, and which the commit
tee very wisely adopted as their motto.
There are hundreds OF men in this city
that can give Of their means liberalIy for
this purpose, and not miss it, while it
wall cause the tears of the poor mother
and her children to flow with gratitude.
1t is the desire of the committee to
swell the account to at least twenty. FIVE
hundred dollars, sum which it is
thought will, in addition to the efforts of
AID societies. be sufficient to last during
the remainder of the winter.
Mr. II. B. Ten Eyck has been chosen
Treasurer. This fund is raised indepen-
dent OF any society, and will be distrib-
uted through committees appointed in
each ward, who viii consult with the
Ladies' Aid Society in order to prevent
confusion, and in this manner aim to
reach all, irrespective Of color, who are in
a destitute condition.
IPsee advertisement for Spring Course Of Medical
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
Especial to Post,I
" ashington. Jan. !

Washington, Jan. Is.
The House will insist that the price of
communication under the enrolment act
shall not be over $500.
Fernando Wood was before the Hous e
committee on public expenditures this a..
m. to make statement respecting the
New York Custom House An inyesti-
CATION will commence Thursday next.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
Herald Special.1
Washington, Jan. IS

"asuiHg VUHj J6H. To.
The Baltimore American announces
that 900 boxes and barrels have. been
sent to our prisoners at Richmond.
Henceforth anything sent to the Ameri-
can ofnce will be forwarded to the rebel
capital. Our prisoners are not now suf-
ferIng for want of clothing
Five delegations were before the Com
mlttee of Ways and Means this morning.
urging that tax shall be laid on crude
oil instead of refined
The committee on reconstruction, in
The rebel States, will very soon report
bill.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16

CHANGE OF CoMMANDERs.-W -Weunder-
staDd that Capt. I. I. Dwight has been
removed from the command of this Post
but we have not learned who is to be his
successor.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
Auction by Howe & TYLER.

This morning, at 10 o'clock, lot of
Furniture, Stoves, Carpets, &C., &c, will
be sold at auction. A good chance 10
purchase anything of the kind.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
KeOkuk Library Association
SPECIAL NOTICE.

A T A MEETING OF THE KEO-
~ KUK LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. peceu,ber I'D
1868, . resolution was adopted thst committee be
appointed to receive Donations OF Books Sc. frous
the citizens OF keokuk and vicinity toward comnen-
cling the Library.
Ihe following named gentlemen compose the Com
miitss:
Ed r. Brownell, n. w, westcots, Howard Tucker,
T. D. Ogden, 5. b. Carey A. J. wilkinson.
Ihe known liberay and public spirit ofthe citizens
OF heokuk Is confidently sppeaied to behalf OF this
object Donations can be le at the places of
Of either OF the gentlemen ramea or parties will bs
called on by leaving their with q the Com
mitaB. dec29-dim
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
ST. John. n. b. Ian. Ii

The examination in the Chesapeake
case has been adjourned until the 2lst
inst. The counsel for the prisoners was
not prepared to proceed to-day, in the
absence of some of the documents for
which he had applied to the Governor Of
this Province. who required time to con-
suit his legal advisers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
Boston Jan. Is.

Rebel reports state that there was q
quantity OF gold in the prize steamer Re-
lee. A thorough search resulted in the
discovery Of eighteen packages Of dry
foods, worth $4,000,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
New York Ian LIZ

A verdict of $50, 900 damages against
the city was given in the Common Pleas
Court to-day to party for the loss of
property in the July riots.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
THE CITY.
Governor Kirkwood,s Message

Those of our readers who desire full
understanding of the affairs of the State,
will find clear and able exposition of
them in the Message of Governor Kirk.
wood, which occupies our columns this
morning to the exclusion of everything
else but news items.
Inaugurati of Gov. stone.
The Inauguration Of Governor Stone
took place at 9 o'clock, Thursday, after
the official canvass of the vote by the
joint convention of the two Houses of the
General Assembly.
The majority for Stone over Tuttle.
was 29,975.
Eastman's majority over Duncombe
was 32,975.
With an average Union majority over
5o'ooo to start on, the Copperheads GER
talnly need to take an early start in order
to keep in sight to the end of the race
this Fail
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
Sales Of Fivc-Twentics.

Philadelphia, Jan. 10.
The sales of s 20s to-day amounted 10
S25,O00,00O.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
BY TELEGRAPH.
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES.
Army Contractor Punished.
Especial to Herald.]

Washington, Jan. IA.
VIM. IL. White, army contractor, has
been sentenced to pay fine of So, 900
and be imprisoned not exceeding two
years, as the Secretary of War may de-
eide, for wilful neglect Of duty in deliv-
ering inferior haversacks.
Fourteen rebel officers, including Capt.
j. s. Lee, nephew of Gen. Lee, have been
sent from the Old Capitol to Fl. McHenry
for confinement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
A DMINIsTRATORs NOTICE.

= M
Notice n hereby given that TIE undersigned nss
been sIso 1i;ed by the Ceaa.y Court OF Le- Csnntr
Iowa. Asmintsfrsirix Of toe o peury Curtis
aecs sed. those Indebted To sstd estate viii r.as
iss nent accordingly. tho<e hsvias claims against il
sill present ard he iAeu soe1Ydifss 10 lsw
JCLfA CURTIS,
Adainistfatrix of estate Of Henry z Gurus dee Il
ROBERT H. GILLM0Rh. Attorneg tarfa-d4r
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
Louisville. Ian. 15.

Messy Creek, Jan 13.-A part of COL
McCock's cavalry attacked the 9Th and
10Th Texas yesterday, killed 4 and took
40 prisoners.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
Proposals for Cord Wood.
orFfcE ASSISTANT QrARTnnxAsrER.,
keoknk, Iowa, January eth, 1864. (
cEAIFD PROPOSALS WIFI pE

NFALED FKUFUOALS WILL BE
~ received a. this Offer until IL o'clock M Salur
day January i6fh 1851. .tar furnishing Three Thou
sand Cords of Wood, to be delivered place In
the city Of Keoknk Iews shall be designated by the
QuartAsmaster. To BE- deiivered tn the following
quantities fourth in twenty days one fourth Ia
thirty days one fourth in forty days one fourth
in sixty davs from date OF contract.
Each bid must be accompanied by an approved bond
with two responsible lies the sum Of wa thor
sand dollars every thousand cords cf wsod bid
for, No bid will ha entertained for furnishing less
than one thousa nd cords.
The wood must be merchsu table hard wood sun !.
cienilv seasoned to admit OF immediate use
The Government the right to reject anv or
all bids No bid will be entertained up less he bdde,
be present at tas time specified opening the pro-
possls
Bids to be addressed TO the undersigned and en-
dorsed 3Propo sails for furnishing Wood
T. I. DWIGHT,
Janil-dtd Captain * A. Y. N.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
DOR SALE.

Corner Lot, with good Frame Dwelling contain.
Ing or rooms, situated TO good part OF tho city
fiua pesSsct or no sale Pfice o10o ASH The i'm.
Proyame1ts cost moro thsn ask fog ahe property
enquire Of H. b. TEN-EYCK
Real Etste Agent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16

shall be out of town for q few weeks and durinS
my absence Mr.. W. c. STRIPE, at his eEiee or Mr. j.
II. DAY. at the Recorders Office, Coart uouse will
ehearfuily wait upon having vii me-
either in buy and selling County Warra ats or re-
cepfng for hents or any other business In my line,
and their acts will be recognized by me.
janf4-d p RI urrMR9
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
CHERIFF's SALE OF HOUSE.

~ HOLD FURNITURE
Un next Monday. the 18Th inst the BeSs and Bed l.
ding. Croeaery Glassware and Furniture Of all des.
nov In tha Billings House. on Main street
viii be sold at sharifs safe TO satisfy chaiteI mort
gage given to Miss Parsons This will be rarr
chance fcr people who WISH 10 repenisa their Housr
hold stock of Furniture.
Sale to commence a, O'clock A. n. and continue
from day today jsnf I-dtw
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
New York. Jan. La

new orK, Jan. o.
The Times Paris letter says the pirate
Florida was about ready to sail from Brest.
She lies in the bay very close 70 the Union
gunboat kearsage. 1t is not probable
that the latter will be able to stop her, for
if in port when the Florida sails the -
hour rule will be applied, while if she re.
mains outside Of the Florida, the kearsage
can easily steal out some dark night
Headquarters Army Potomae,l
Jan. Ia.
1t appears that John Minor Bolts has
been urged to the appointment of Senator
from Virginia in the Congress at Wash
ipgton also that he had written letter
IN response, stating in effect that he is
unwilling TO accept the honor intended
to be nferred, hoping that the time is
not far distant when be can stand as the
link between the North and
South. The letter IS brief and eloquent.
New York, Jan. Is.
The Herald's army specials saw that it
was reported at Culpepper last evening
that the rebel Gen. Stuart with 5000 cav
airy had crossed the river far to our right,
and reached Leesburg. our forces there
falling back towards Fairfax. Whether
his object is TO cut the railway near Bull $
Run or the D. d o. r. 4. near Point of
Rocks, was not known, but in any event
1t is quite possible that he will meet with
superior force.
Health Of the army quite good. No
small pox reported.
Daring the late cold spell FIVE men were
frozen TO death.
The IS men belonging to the lst Mass.
cavalry, captured by guerrillas a few
days ago, escaped and returned yesterday.
-Four men are TO be shot for desertion
today, Friday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
NOTICE.

.No o1loE.
The notice heretofore published authorizing II
Marks to collect debts and aecoun ning j. opas
Co., is hefeby rithdrawn. Tho sad dsbts and ac.
counts have been by US soid to M0sES yOGEL our
successor in business, alone will be authoriz ed
hereafter to receive paym
J. JONAS.
January l4th IeS4.-d1w
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
NOTICE OF CITY MARsHAL's

HE VI t1I1 MARSHA AIS
4 y sALs OF GOODS f0R ChAR3Es AND
iOAhoh s--Neuee ~ hefeAY slseh % u. W. W God,
aug as o.hts eeIfcfnts t2zt vii sell 81 public
.isA a. ise oo"f oi A. bFo~n7s hatebenset the
eess-- on seonTsass ihe 24ah day ct Fehruary i-64
bet seen tse hours d. o'cloak A. ~, ana d o'clock
=, eeufa esclns ~ e'eioes z NJ, the fsilawln-
property iei in sto~e ~ih A. Brown 90 Tie IN asy u
August. 1851 one Evspcraior. Furns ne Crate
~ o pieces Pipe snd Sugar Mil.
40 De tota 20 pa Charges And stofsEe the same.
DAVID fsEDEkACE
asFshaiof the city OF KIeoknk
January - is5s-( (dIwSH6w.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16

| THE Mozart sSocieiy respectfully announces their
| nrst Musical Entertainment at The Athenenm on
TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 10.
PROGRAMMES:
PART ErRsT.
/. oFERTURE-caIiphsof Bsgdad.......-.. Boildieu
2. CHoRUs-Exul,Iur Anseis.............. White
}. QUARTETTn-Wha; live for. Pesse
= D1Gal l-nraf uF,- -..+.-..--..........t.-
| = QIAKTETTE--Oid Bachelor and Z sppy ausba Lds
6. QCARTErTE-Ait together again
2. EoUND-Poor Thomas Day............
g. QuARTETTE and cHoRUS-o how lovely /, Zion
Society.
PART SECOND.
J. PoTP0ERRI-H Trovailon. :. ......... Verdi
Orchestra
9. GHoRUs--chid Of Mortality .Br.z
Society.
J. CHoRUs--Eight's shade no longer from
Moses in Egypt. t................ RosslnI
:. SoN1 q chokps-said Tippie little to
3. sEMl CH0aUS--O, Cor Ameris
D. QOAAIkITk--isve. %....-..........
T. sBMi GHoRUS-J9hnny sehme !....Rlx
.. CHokus--Jehovss Prsise........... :. White
seciety.
In coming eforc the publie the ess.y has ds,erm.
inca " ltFe zee high order Maxis whidh eann OF
iai 70 please appr-ciative nee .pd We hone
Win lie aoSve Progrsmne to establish high position
Prices of Admission:
D,sss Circle and Pnqaeite, LADY GeniienA T5 cts
spgie Tickei- =. !. 80
uahe heis.-...s -'---................-.-t rs
Doors open al O'Clock: Concert commence at 1-so
Stores OF the City
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16

I-Tsee advertisement for Spring Course Of Medical
Lectures.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
kEokuK MOZART SOCIETY !!
First Concert Of the Season
AT THE ATHENEUM.

IHE Mozart ISocieiy respectfully announces thei
nra Musical Entertainment at The Atheneum on
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-16
NOTICE.

Jaruary l4lh. les4.-d1,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-11-30
THE STORM.

The heavy storm. of which last night
and to-day we have been receiving an
other instalment, is received with hearty
welcome by our California neighbors.
The Sacramento Bee Of Saturday, says:
The hearts Of miners and agriculturists are
being made glad and filed with exceeding
Joy BY the copious rain pouring forth from
the heavens. They have waited long, anx-
iously and patiently for this great dispensa-
ton, upon which the vital prosperity Of the
State wholly depends, and present indications
that bountiful supply Of water will be fur
nished to meet all interests. The mountain
streams, with their banks full, viii supply
the long wished for liquid that will open the
bosom Of the earth and send forth bounti-
full harvest Of gold, whose shining fruits will
carry Joy to many a heart and comfort to
many Preside. The long parched soil will
drink up the waters from heaven, and anon
put forth It's fruits with that INSURANCE 80
pleasing to the eyes Of the farmer, and 90
consoiinR 70 al. Seed time for all is close At
hand. and Indications point to q fruitful bar
vest. Blessed be tbs rain, and deVout thanks
to Him who gave it.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-11-30
LET THE PEOPLE ACT.

In the matter. of our public financial
difficulties, it is time that something was
done more than editorial sparring. Inc
necessity of a radical reform in the man
aSement of our municipal affairs is appa-
rent to every taxpayer, and it is not only
advisable but imperatively necessary tna'
some definite plan of action should De
6,ed mon, in order that legislation may
ba had in the matter at the earliest posi-
HE day. The plans suggested are numer-
Gus and widely differing from each other.
We have our peculiar ideas upon the sub
;ect-our neighbors of the Union and En-
teyprise have theirs, and almost every citi-
zen who is at all interested in the matter
has his own views. We believe the intent
of all to be to promote the general well
fare, and that there are few so bigoted but
that they will be ready to listen to free
discussion of the various plans suggested
and to abide by that which seems to give
the most general satisfaction. But the
time for talking over this matter should
not be protracted too long. Every day
Of the present mal-administration is piling
up heavier and heavier the tremendous
load under which the community is stag
gering. The meeting of the Legislature is
close at hand, and some well-digested and
carefully drawn measure Of relief should
be in the hands of our delegation upon
the first day of the session. In the pres
ent state of public feeling, we seriously
doubt if any measure which might be
drawn, no matter how Just and how wise
its provisions, would meet with popular
favor, unless it is submitted to and en-
dorsed by them before being presented to
the Legislature. The people are wary on
this subject of taxation and will regard
any measure touching it with jealousy. Il
has been suggested, and we think the plan
a good one, that the citizens of each city
should hold taxpayers meeting and
elect committees to meet at an early day
and report to the people some plan OIL
plans of action. Such plans can be sub
mitted to the public for their considera'
ton and approval, and general public
action be taken in the premises in such
manner as the joint committee may sug-
gest, prior to the meeting Of the Legisla-
ture. Our delegation would then be able
to act advisedly in the matter, which
without some action of the kind they
would, we imagine, be at some loss to do.
The matter is grave one, and one In
which it behooves heavy Taxpayers to
bestir themselves. We hope to see some
such action as we have suggested taken
without further loss of time.