The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-15

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A searching inquiry into the equip
ment and departure 81 the stsamef Rap
pannock. from Chatham, sxoserates the
officials. All mechanics and hhorers en-
gagged on her have been dismissed. Prep
arations have been taken 70 prevent
similar occurrence.
The London Times says the Schleswig-
Holstein question has reached crisis In
which the only hope Of peace lays in the
moderation OF the Great German Powers,
and the checking of the Holstein agita-
tors.
The Daily News Gays that if Germany
encourages war, she docs SO ct greater
risk than any other country in Europe.
The London Post warns the German
Powers Of the responsibility they are in
curing 1t says Denmark can retreat
no further. and if German troops attempt
to cross the Elder it would be an act of
war, and the Danish government must
resist.
The Post says the British cabinet had
warned the Diet against departure from
the treaty Of 1852
The Deg Bladet denounccs the attitude
of England ara Russia, and says Denmark
appears TO have no choice but war.
A report says England urges Denmark
to sacrifice S,hleswig and receive COM
pensation 10 Holstein.
The Paris Press denies that Maximil-
Ian hesitates about accepting the Mexi-
can crown.
The Paris correspondent of the London
Herald says the Archduke persists.
The Russians have imposed on the
kingdom of Poland fresh contribution
of 5000. 000 roubles, of which amour.
100000 will be imposed on Warsaw.
The Emperor Napoleon received the
diplomatic corps on the LIST Of January.
The Pspai Nuncio presented their good
wishes. The Emperor thanked the corps
for their good wishes, and said they we're
happy omen for the new year. he
concluded BY saying that the difficulties
brought abou. by certain events in diff
ferents parts Of Europe will. am certain,
be removed BY the conciliatory spirit b
| which the sovereigns are animated, and
we shall be able TO maintain peace.
The Paris Temps says the Emperor ad
dressed himself 10 Mr.. Dayton, express
ing the hope that the year 1864 would be
one of peace and reconciliation in Amer.
lea.
| The La France publishes the recen,
scouespondcnce between JEFF. Davis and
| the Pope TIE latter addressed Davii
a. iilastrious President, and expresses
much irendlness
| The Times protests against Federa
eulistmea,s il, England, as in the case d
the kearssee at Cork.
The English revenue returns Of tht
lion sterling.
The Pms Pays gives the rumor sha
Lord Cowicy. the English Ambassador t
| France, vii. be superseded
/ TIE French semi-oihcial papers arr
decidedly anti-English in tone.
The Mexican correspondent of thu
Times says tie French army were under
the ban OF the Archbishop and clergy.
/ i. was reported that England bad ,aker
a decided s,snd against the Federal occu
patton OF Senleswlg, and il i, was carried
cut would assist Denmark.
The Danes evacuated Rendeburg or
the 3lst. $50 Saxon troops mmediatel,
entered and we're enthusiastically receiy
cd
| The King # Italy in his New Year
address said 1864 might bring sbou
events giving the desired opportunity te
Italy.
/ The Polish insurgents were active.
GREAT BRIrAIS-The funeral OF th'
great author. Thackery, took place a
kensal Green Cemetery on Dec. 30th.-
1t was attended by all the leading author
and artists The scene WAS very affect
ing.
| FRANCE The Gazette de France as
serts Gen. Forey will shortly proceed on
mission TO Tue Archduke Macmillan il
relation to Mexico.
Advices from Japan say the parties o
the Tycoon aud Prince Latuzma hav
agreed upon the expulsion Of the foreign
ers from that country This decision o
the Tycoon was attributed to the pressure
of princa Tafyuria