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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
Washington, Feb. 4

The bill introduced by Mr.. Kasson of
Iowa to-day, authorizes the Secretary of
War through the proper officers of the
army in the several military departments
Of the cotton growing States to issue GER
tifcates of Indebtedness to be paid after
the close of the war and upon the perma-
nent restoration of the authority of the
United States over the State of which
the party receiving the certificate is at
the time citizen, to be delivered to any
person possessor of cotton in bales. who
shall bring the same or cause the same to
be brought to any military post or posi-
ton occupied or held by our troops, the
amount of such certified indebtedness not
to exceed one half of the estimated value
of such cotton at the seaports of the Uni
ted States open to foreign trade. The
Secretary Of War is authorized to provide
BY proper regulations that no person shall
be permitted to purchase in such districts
any cotton which is not at the tune of
such purchase in possession of persons
residing within the military lines, and re-
movable without military protection
This bill has been sent to the Committee
of Ways and Means
The House bill to increase the internal
revenue, as it passed the Senate, provides
that after its passage in lieu of duty pro-
vlded for in the act of July LIST, 1862,
and in addition to the duties payable for
licenses, there shall be paid on all spirits
that may be distilled aud sold, or distilled
and removed for consumption or sale pre-
vious to July lst, 1864. Of first proof, .
duty of 80 cents per gallon, and upon all
liquors that may be distilled after the pass.
age of this act, and sold or removed for
consumption or sale on and after the Is.
OF January next, 80 cents per gallon. In
addition to the duty heretofore imposed
by law, there is to be paid on spirits dis
titled from grain or other materials.
whether of American or foreign produc
ton, or imported from foreign countries
previous to the lst of July next, of FIRST
proof, duty of 40 cents per gallon and
on all such spirits imported from foreign
countries on and after the Let OF January
next, duty of so cents and on all such
spirits imported from foreign countries on
and after the lst Of January next, 60
cents per gallon.
The Senate struck out the House pro-
vision taxing spirits on hand for sale, and
also the clause proposing an additional
tax of 20 cents per gallon on adulterated
spirits sold as brandy, wine, DC.
The Senate also rejected the proviso
increasing the duty on cotton, DC.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
Hoa. lfilner Gibson had been ,ddress.

Hoo. Miner Gibson had been address.
Ing his constituents ct Aston. He pre-
dictsd . speedy revival Of the cotton
trade and plentiful supplies. He COM
batted the idea that the American war
was beneficial to England. He pointed
ont that the rebel cruisers were lesson
to EaglAnd. Her commerce might be
similarly attacked ct . future time, and
the Government must be respected in its
efforts to stop the supply Of such vessels.
He asserted that England had acted to-
wards the Americans ~ she would like
the American to act towards her in .
similar emergency. He uttered no pro-
phecies a TO the issue Of the war, but
contended that slavery was the whole
motive, and that the South were the ag-
gressors in order TO found slave empire.
The Great Eastern lottery scheme has
been abandoned.
Another suit hiss been commenced
against her. Capt. Patton had the vessel
arrested on claim Of f200O.
The Danish refusal Of the Austro-
Prussian demands had reached those gov.
ernments, and it is announced the Aus
.ro- Prussian troops would march without
further delay into Schleswig.
frankfort letters say the opinion here
prevailed that Austria and Prussia must
have oons 70 definite understanding
vita England.
The London Globe expresses confidence
that peace win be maintained now that
two substantial governments have snbsti-
tutsd themselves for the shadowy German
Diet.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
BY TELEGRAPH.
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES.


Legislative Proceedings -AAAitasnal
Jsdgss efths S1prsas 0ssrt--GAiP Ca
mai, &c.
Especial to Gate City,.
Des Moines, Feb. 4.
The House passed the Senate bill in.
creasing the number Of Judges of the
Supreme Court. The Governor fills the
vacancy. Hon. c. c. Cole, of this city,
and Judge Williams, of Clayton county,
are urged by their respective friends for
the appointment.
The House also passed the bill giving
the CANVASS of votes for Senators and
Representatives whose districts are COM
posed of several counties to the State
Board of Commissioners.
Mr.. Foote'S Senate bill changing the
interest on State warrants, to be issued,
from eight to six per cent, and the bill
directing the Treasurer to sell the gold
the Treasury for U. S. Treasury notes,
were also introduced also bill exempt
ing the real estate Of emigrants hereafter
coming to this State from foreign coun-
tries and other States from taxes to carry
on the war.
A substitute for al the ship canal res.
olations was adopted and passed.
The Senate instructs our Congressman
10 urge immediate measures for the con-
structiou Of q Ship Canal from the Lakes
on general western route to the Missis-
sippi river. and the improvement of the
Upper and Lower Rapids of the Missis-
sippi river by canal or otherwise.
Mr.. Saunders bill appropriating one
thousand dollars for preliminary surveys
of the Ship Canal route was also passed
The bill to authorize counties 10 issue
coupon bonds and legalize bonds issued
was tabled.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
FROM WARRINGTON.
Caucus Of Republican MEMBER Of the
House 49, The Rebel Conscriptisn and
Refugees from the Aouth---our Rela-
tions with France.
[Herald's Special.]
Washington, Feb. 8.


Herald's Special
Washington, Feb 3.
The caucus of the Republican members
of the House, held in the Represe ntatives'
Hall at the Capitol this evening, was
well attended, ninety members being
present. Hon. j. Morrill,, of Vermont.
presided. The proceedings were of rather
conversational and informal nature.
National politics were discussed, but no
definite action taken, and it was finally
decided to invite unconditional Union
members to meet with them At an ad
journed meeting on Monday evening next.
at which time resolutions will be intro
duced and an attempt made to enact a
regular basis for future political action.
1t Was resolved to pass thorough
amendments to the con6scation act, and
the amendments to the enrolment act,
and if possible to obtain action upon them
this week.
The caucus adjourned about lOr. M.
to meet again next Monday.
large number of refugees from the
South are entering our lines in order to
escape CONSUMPTION. They state that af-
ter the passage of the act conscripting all
persons able TO do military duty, ninety
refugees were caught by the rebel pickets
along the Chickahoniny. They we're
given pass for thirty days, with orders
to report at the expiration of that tima
for duty.
Fears are entertained in Richmond Of
an resurrection on the part of this class.
and the rebel authorities will not allow
more than 5000 conscripts to accumulate
at the camps near Richmond.
Bands are being organized in many
parts Of the South for the purpose of re-
slstng the CONSUMPTION.
lTribune's Dispatch
1t is stated Mr.. Dayton will shortly be
recalled from France, and Gen. Fremont
appointed to succeed him.
Especial to Times.]
We have authority for coptrad ;ctinv
certain reports published BY the pspen |
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES
FOREIGN NEWS.
Portland, Feb. 4.

PORTLAND, Feb. 4.
The steamship Jura, from Liverpool
2lss ult., via Londonderry 22d, arrived
The Danish situation remains unchane-
ed with more hopes of peaceful solu.
ton, although the Austrian troops had
commenced marching for Schleswig.
The pirate Alabama was reported :,
Singapore on the 22d of December.
LIVERPOOL. 32d.-Cotton. Sales for
the week. 26,O0O bales; dull. and At !
decline Of 4@3d b ID, the decline being
on middling lower grades. Sales TO-DAY.
Friday }, 1000 bales, closing firm. Stock
il port Eek, 900 bales.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

On Tuesday Of I slight dl6sslty with
France 9soWing ont Of the correspondence
Of kr. Seward With Mr.. Drouyn dc Luys,
on account Of rebsl privateeu in French
posts. There is mot the slightest apprs-
hension BY those who 80 convcrsant
with I'll the facts in the cass, Of any diff
GUILTY with the Frsnch Emperor on the
subject. On the contrary. the latest dis
patches from Mr.. Dayton are of quite q
different character.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
War with the Du&tsrnuts.

Terre Haute, Feb. 4.
Matters at Paris are about the same Is
last night. One hundred and fifty SOL
diers went over under command Of Capt.
Scott, Of the 37th Ind. The Butternuts
are about ten miles from Paris in camp
from six to seven hundred strong. No
attack has yet been made, but they threat
en- us as soon as the troops are Withdrawn.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
Halifax. Feb, 4.

Marshall Kane and large number Of
Confederate officers have arrived here
They are said to have escaped from John
sons Island.
There was nothing definite done in the
court Of admiralty yesterday in reference
to the steamer Chesapeake. The court
adjourned until Friday, when it is ex-
pected the vessel will be delivered over
to the owners.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

SEw YORK. Feb.
Cotief--Quet aad steady. s4iS for middinr urlsnas
ficur-Heavs. shade easier a3oee 100 for Extrs 4
o. chiefly 7soa 20 and s65.T5 for trade brands. closing
dull. e
Nhiskey-Fsir demand ssta 20 for Stat. and Western
~heat-opcneyi quiet, about previous prices Closed
hsaEy' lasa las fr Chicago Spring 15Gole0 for Nil
Cfu'E lss9lIo for Winter Red Western
Corn-0pened irregular, closed brisk speculative de
niands hrner ard prices l2El- for sflppsnx Mixrs
Western in store, closing lzTaI2TfS
Western -
Wooi-Quet and steady
Pefro'eBnI-StssAiy aud quiet
Pork-More eetivn and firm - for mess. lgAlaix FIR
old do 2e ~. newdo leals old and new prime, ass
DO drine. 10y
Mess Beef-steaiy and fair demand
tut heatsood request and very firm; sGai% for shout
aers iitoi2 for hams, also 5000 pounds smoked shoaI-
ders In bulk I0s4.
Bacon -ides-tirm and fair demand; llaIlil Western
Cumberland cnt ilS city; 11L Western long ribbed
= do shofi ribbed and l3I9Sl4 Western long cut
hams latter extra choice.
Dressed Hels-H ithouf material change
1885, ~ = ie'
Butter-firm and qui-t 21aSEd esA
state tbeese--Aore active AMI steady l30leix for
common TO prime
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
[Second Dispatch. /
Des Moines, Fet

Des Moines, Feb. 4.
A motion TO reconsider the vote on
the Supreme Court Judge bill was dis
cussed in the House all the morning and
the House adjourned till tomorrow morn
ing without action
Nothing of Importance in either House
to-day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
Washington. Feb. 4

WIZ = SU.
Greatly exaggerated reports have been
published as TO the number Of rebel de-
serters received BY the Army Of the Po-
tomac. They averaged. last month, from
FIVE to twelve per day. but arrivals have
been more frequent thus far in the pres
emit month, not, however, at any time ex-
ceeding the latter estimate.
A letter from the army received to-
night says last Monday was the time sp-
pointed for rebel conscripts of Virginia to
assemble at the various rendezvous.
Refugees say large portion design not
doing so, and many will probably reach
our lines.
There is nothing exciting from the
front.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

The Copperhsad fratsrnity are just now
making special efforts to raise what they
call the "Vallandigham Fund," and with
that view are calling upon the Demo
cratic Ladies' to organize Township and
Ward Associations by the election of a
President. Secretary, Treasurer. and such
Committees IS may deemed advisable for
the purpose of facilitating collections !;
and that all money collected be paid into
the hands Of the respective Treasurers,
whose duty ii shall be to remit the same,
from time to time, TO John e. Thompson,
Esq, Columbus" The appeal us ad-
dressed to The Ladies, because of the zeal
and patriotism they have voluntarily and
impuIsively manifested in . cause which
has associated itself with the protection,
freedom and happiness of every household.
The cooperation of the Democratic men
of Ohio, is confidently anticipated"
This appeal will afford an excellent
opening for the contributions of those
democratic Ladies' and "Democatic
Men of Ohio who have not felt free to
do anything for the soldiers or the SOL
diers' families of the Sta he, on account Of
the latter's connection with the ''unholy,
Abolition war" The support Of = con-
victed traitor, . fugitive from justice must
be entirely constitutional and .Dem.
ocratic," according to Copperhead no.
tons.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

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An elegant combination for Coughs
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Il recommend their to Public Speaker
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
sUyDRIEs.

LEsTHxR-sols - to Sc Hnraees IL 10 4sc
bIiIpssrs fiiai i6 10 lie Dss ~sifs- IL to is Grub
~, half prict Ufe-n- u ~ Green sheep PsIs 10 10
=. Green iI1s Skins, i5c
S.Kta- ffusetnv, - o. ~ =. Flsx 81 10 ? =
FK.YHERs-se "a A..
CHEEsE-lIAEa Is 10 ILL.,
Bag CarfLs-sz - 10 - NJ gru~s
sHEER-S4 ~ - s. 10 p Ioi gross.
HooL-Ciesln IRbwAshad - 20 Is. .Unwashed one
third le@-
seed oil. 81 Is l4sri OIL 81 o. 81 isr FI.h OIL 81 20
BEKsw 49,.
PAR Hos4s-S4 90 TO rs o. nett.
hsgs%oo!sn ~. Cottsu 2tse.
As8 GCsNlEs--Sec.
OLpgnoS-lS r ~ Brass, loc y H.. ceoFER Isc y n
kxcHsssE-on New York, PhiladelpA.a ga~trn Gin
oiailsfi. 81 Louis and Chicago . hsnkable
ftust. 4sttls a. reufitsH h..xkr
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
New York, Feb. 4


A meeting of the loyal citizens Of Flor
ida was held at Key West on the 28th
ult., for the purpose of restoring the State
to its original status in the Union.
We learn from Columbia, s. c., that
the disastrous fire on Tuesday destroyed
S3,O00,00O worth of cotton, large por-
ton Of which belonged to the Govern
ment 1t is stated the loss was 400
bales of uplsnds and 800 bales of sea
island, of which about 800 bales belong
ed to the government, which was stored
in the sheds of Messrs. Blakely l. Co..
500 bales of upland and sea island was
stored in sheds of Messrs. Gibbs & Co.
1t is understood there was only $50, 900
insurance.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
N NOTICE.

SURVEYORS OFFICE
KEoKUK, Iowa, May r. 1863.
To all persons having guns reyalvcr pistols NUM-
tons Of Of kind for sale ordered not to sell
dispose of the same without first obtaining permit
from the undersigned by order Of the Special Agent Of
the Treasury Department All persons violating this or
der will he liable to have such goods cunscaed for the
use Of the Government of the United States
JOHN STANNUS
may2s-itf Surveyor and Collector
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

Kasson reported bill relating to the
capture Of cotton and the disposition
thereof. Referred to the Committee on
Ways aud Means. The Printing Com.
mittee reported in favor of printing
10000 copies of the foreign correspon-
dence for the use OF the State Department.
After some opposition the resolution was
passed.
The House resumed the consideration
of the Amendatory ConGscation bill
Woodbridge was in favor of restraining
the persons of rebels aud conf seating
their property.
Cox moved to lay the resolution on the
table. Disagreed toll against So.
Kassoh made q speech opposing the
passage Of the resolution and the Con6s-
cation act.
Wilson spoke in advocacy Of the reso-
luton which proposed 70 do only what
the Constitution authorized. He express.
ed his surprise that the expressed lovers
Of the Constitution opposed the measure,
its object being justly to punish traitors
who ought not be shielded, and who were
not to be pacifed with olive branches and
honied words.
The previous question was ordered on
the passage of the resolution and motions
for the purpose Of staving of vote were
resorted to.
Wilson of Iowa considered confscation
as the law of the land, and therefore was
before the House.
Pendleton moved to reconsider the vote
by which the previous question was or
dered on the passage of the resolution.
This motion was laid on the table BY
two majority.
The Speaker then announced the ques-
ton on the passage of the resolution.
Voorhees, moved to adjourn.
Craven moved that the House adj ourn
till Monday.
These and other motions evidently de-
signed to prevent action on the Cou6sca-
ton resolutions occupied more than an
hour, votes being taken by yeas and
nays.
At quarter of o'clock Davis of Ma
ryland moved to adjourn till tomorrow.
Carried.
Adjourned.
On motion of Wilson the resolution
equalizing the pay of soldiers in the Uni
ted States army was taken up.
Wilson explained at length the griev-
ances suffered by colored troops on
similar footing with white troops.
After the passage of this act debate
continued at considerable length.
On motion of Fessenden the Revenue
bill was taken up.
Hendricks moved an amendment, in
serting 40 cents per gallon instead Of 20
cents on liquors distilled and sold or re.
moved for consumption or sale after July
list, 1864, and 40 cents instead of 80 az
ter January lst, 1868. He supported his
amendment at length.
Fessenden replied.
Fessenden said we could tax articles TO
obtain revenue according to what it would
bear. and the tax would fall on the con-
sumer of liquor wherever it was used.
Hendricks amendment was rejected.
Doollttle moved to recommit the bill
with instructions to report proviso tax
ing liquors on hand prior to July lst 20
cents per gallon. Rejected-l4 against
20.
The bill as amended by Finance Com
mittee was then passed.
After executive session Senate adjourn
ed till Monday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
Baltimore. Feb. 4

The bridges on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. destroyed by the enemy, have
been repaired, and transportation over the
whole line has been resumed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
Special Notices.
C0LGaTEs HONEY SOAP.

This celebrated Toilet soap, in such universal
demand Is made from the choicest materials. i.
mild and emoiient in its nature, ffagrantly
scente 4. and extremely bene fetal in its action
upon the skin Fer sale by all Druggists and Fancy
Goods Dealers jsn2a-rya.w
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
New York Money Market.

NV foAk- Feb 4.
Money-Cuntinues easy.
steriing-Qsiet, 153 first class bills
dull 517Sel5s. " rs e'e1hs
Government Stocks frn
os 81 coupons 1o6a.Gl1;
: 1905 1912.
stocks stronger
I'D coupons lo3L
:, Psc Mall ~; n Y c. 49,; Erie 1o7sz Hudson l4a
Harlem iuz.f Reading 1l6 VI G. 1s3lss e. n W. 4sIs
49,. 40 y Ao''o
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

WIscoNsIs,-Some idea Of the impor-
lance of the Wisconsin pineries NAV be
formed from the fact that the timber for
the bridges Just completed at Chattanoo-
ga. and immediate points. was sawed at
Oshkosh, In Wisconsin. These bridges
are constructed by the Cincinnati Bridge
Company. Seven car loads OF lumber
each day for forty days were sent to Chat
tanooga
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
nISE Asses OF THE NERVOUS. SEM.
ii NAL. URINARY AND SEKIAa

SYST r. M-Sew and reliable treatmcnt-in Reports of
the HOWARD ASS0CIATION--Sent by mali in sealed
letter envelopes free Of charge. Address Dr. j. SkIIIlN
HouaIiToN, Howard Association, No. z, South Ninth
Street Philadelphia, Pennsl lsania.
dee2-dSR5in
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
S@- The Linn County Patriot makes

az The Linn County Patriot makes
the following suggestions with reference
to the County SUPPLEMENTARY:
And in this connection We would sug-
gest the propriety of modifying the duties
and pay Of County Surerintendents, 50
as to enable them to devote mere of their
time to the educational interest of their
respective counties We do not think
too much attention can be paid, nor too
much money expended, ii judiciously ap-
propriated, for the furtherance o. the
cause Of education. Let our Legislators
see to il that, as they prize the stability
of our government and the happiness Of
our people, they throw around our com
mon school system every safeguard and
every auxiliary that it is possible for them
TO control.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

suGsEN orrsas fair, Isl prime III e, choice III G
New York. g. lie New York A. Isl crushed and pow
drre4i fsA-
MoLsssn--sug4r House, .uas5- Golden Syrup, eSs
81 vo-Sss gsuH h5a gsc
Cofr4E-Kio, 81 4ess7rs lava, 4:c.
RIcE-si1stlor.
soBA-AInefirsn, &C; English Sc
SoAp-faiul, 1fs Family ~ e, German, fLc.
cAsrtEs-sn4r 10 to -; Mould i5is 10 lac.
Tsss-foung Hyson 81 3ssl -; Imperial 81 - TO
81 IS: Back. Il o. 10 81 81
Tea.ero-Dsik sweet, o. Sc Medium Brands. 70 10
So. Gold and Nasaral Lsa4f 81 f9 10 81 10
Mails Be-i brands - ~. rafe=.
GBtss-sxiu city - 50, rate@.
Car sGg--te to .sk.
bar ApPsE--ss ~ n n II.
Dsr fEtcsEs-18 10 i4e p =.
bar CIkEsNTs--5r
8AfsfNS-S5 81 s. 20
smr-Iaka = ~ 10 s. 40
fTsH-Se ! Nsckergl. bsls ST. COG SIS %.
Me- 81 Do SIS 0aasls %
Sa.l - hi 30 50 tao s. 90
as.2 so 81 s. ~
III hl,is M White Fish 50 :.