The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-11-10

Propeller Wrecked-TwO Men
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LATEST NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. g.
Workmen have been busy erecting gallovs,
under the supervision of Provost Marshal
Russel, for the execution of butcher Wirz
curious multitude thronged the Office for
passes to see the execution. The Press
will be supplied. 4 few other curious ones
will be admitted. Mr.. Schade, in an inter
view with the President, showed six afiidavits
from Union prisoners, impeaching the lesti-
mony of witnesses, claiming him to be
grandson of Lafayette, asserting that he was
a common jew from New York. Same wit
nesses never saw Wirz murder in the stockade.
Wirz still maintains a kind Of sang troid
The wound on his arm is painful requiring
surgical attendance. He hae no resentment
against the President or the court martial;
but he says it is impossible to repress feelings
OF resentment against witnesses. He has
given up German novels and is more diligent
IN looking after his religious interests. He
complains of injustice by the, government in
not staying the proceedings of the court un-
III IA Of the most important witnesses could
reach him. He emphatically denies that he
was q railroad agent in Switzerland, and dis
charged for fraud. When he left the country
no railroads were in operation. He received
letters from all parts OF the country, both
sympathetic and denunciatory. Among the
letters was one from New York which said it
considered him the greatest criminal that ever
cursed the earth, and advised him to prepare
for death, quoting passages of scripture not
conciliatory.- Wirz replied. telling the writer
OF the letter that it was an unparalleled spec
linen of presumption and impudence, and
concluding, "Judge not, that We be not
Judged He denies want of affection be.
tween himself and wife. He admits that the
prisoners were brutaly treated, but denies
that he is the guilty party. He never shot
man in his life.
Photographers viii be present at the execu-
tied on Friday.
Count Montblieu, French minister, denies
that there has ever been anything unpleasant
in his relation with our government.
Two men were reported yesterday for in
fIlnglng on revenue laws, which has been car
ried on recently by our Canadian neighbors.
One introduced whisky by means of tin cans
invested in flour barrels. Out of 100 barrels
seized, 15 contained tin cans holding from
three to five gallons
Extensive smuggling of meerschaum pipes
invested in. loaves of bread has been detected.
Naval department received a letter from
Admiral Gregory, stating that several weeks
may elapse before the Algonquin and Winoo-
ski will be ready for sea race.
Especial to n. Y. worldl
TAruOns are again recovering, the PRESIDENT
having nearly cleared the table 1t is under
stood that he will issue an order directing the
suspension of the issue of requisitons from
the Attorney Genrars Office. At present all
applications are simply examined at the latter's
Office, forwarded to the State department, and
the President is sending for such warrants as
he desires to sign.
The Governor, Adjutant and Attorney
Generals, from New Jersey, arrived yester-
day. TO see the government officials relative to
the quarantine, near Sandy Hook.
Senator Patterson, of Tennessee, has re-
turned to Washington.
Maj. 'Brien, late Draft Provost Marshal
of the District of Columbia, has been bre-
vetted Colonel, for efficient services in pur-
suit of Lincoln's assassin
Gen. Grant had a protracted interview with
the President to-day.