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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19
Ch.eese Marsss.


81 Eel graph carcAso June II.
Fiour-fhe market daii and there wss no quota
bic tanges. saies m-agre 1t ~ Spxing NJ
tras.
wheAt-0penet shade hrnsr than a. the close YES
terday butsnt-equvnf became quiet AT 1915 81 l6z
for No spring. spring Extra quiet At q, No
Eprisg ~ VI 81 ". The onsr ngs Winter &hexs
are aud Ne note sales OF extra 1t 40 aud
No. he'd at 5Gl 81;
Corn ,prn-d rather nrmer but closed quiet snd easy
for No Ia st1fe D. CAs2i Corn toi raly sct.
i've at from 5s1G6oc anoae tpxfsGle f9 -
'i~ts-Actye but prices unsettled end bslss Of
No were male at a2a 5aIzc closing =. .4Izsa 5br.
RSe-Quiet with light ss-s at nssl<e ivr No end
at . r for No. ia store.
Dary-In store eglected. and sales wore confined 10
small iet ia bags OF sample AZ soc on track.
s-rds-There nothing OF cps queoce done In
seeds and the mtsket no ninaiy uuclanKcd-
til ~ines-Soid NTH great nfuness bat sales vcrs
light att W
oe~f cttir-were 10 abundant supply but the mar
ket ruled quiet and dull, prices being ALMOST nominal
Sales OF Ia head ut ed5 So for TAR good
vo0s IS for fair steers, 81 15z4 S. cr inferior
grades
Hoss-In fair supply, with active demand prices
ru ing very hrm ut advance OF Toe grades
hnires OF - head at eos ~, chiefly at Vves .
per Ito Rs.
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E% A soldier hands ne n latter f-oc,

"a A soldier hands US letter from I
CoPperhead father over 10 Illinois to his
sea in hospital here, and requests us to
publish the following extract from it. F.r
the country's and ell good soldiers sake
We are glad there are few such creatures
wearing uniform. The secesh "parieDt''
And we follow his orthography-ssys
scenery, you stated 10 your Letter how glad
you WAS about the death Of ab lincoln
you cant be any gIsdder than the rest Of
rs is emery mary and charley boath hal
owed thank god thank god emory va
sorry but couldent CRY for laughing, :.
&c. Admirable father Of On admirabIe
son
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

Ey The Methodist Sabbath S.hoe,
f'c Nc Will De held to- morrow Tuesda, }.
Every body. Of course, will 90, and With
US have jolly good time. The boat aid
barge will be on hand at the dock ready
to start down the river to near War.
saw BY 81 o'clock A. n. Tickets to be
had of eitherof the SuperiStendants or
Teachers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

tbs LONDON QJARrKRLv Rsyrrw.-
L ne American publishers send us the
April number. The contents are Gal.
laries of the Lonore; Classical Learning
10 France; Bulwer Lytton's Later Nove.,
aid Poems; French Education; Our Shin,
and Guns; Bishop Of London's Fund:
Clerical Subscription; Travels in Central
Asia; Libel and the Freedom Of thu
Press; Parliamentary Reform.
This is the organ of the aristocr.c,
among the Reviews. Il no friend If
free government, and it sounds strangely
now to read in the last arlicle-On Parli.
amentary Reform - written before thu
Confedersey died in pes,icoats) that o,he
war in America has blown the whole f..
brio of Democratic theory into the ar. !.
The intelligent American, however. win
b glad to End in 90 chesp : form %
these Reviews, how Eoelish Wbie ess.y-
ists With their vigorous style and broad
scholarship view the 'sirreprsssibls oon.
Aiet" Of Democratic idess, with monarchy
adsaristoesasy.
Pabli1hsd - Lsossrd, e,ots 4 Co.,
NJ -
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

s~The Des Moines Register says that
the Surgeon General of the United States
has ordered all sick Iowa soldiers in and
about Washington to be transferred at
once to Davenport.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

Losr-Somewh where on lower Main street,
or near the Des Moines Valley Railroad
Depot, yesterday morning, . pocket book
containing betw cen sll6 and $l20-dis-
charge payment of a soldier. The finder
will be literally rewarded by returning il
to this Office.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

The Bridal Char ber an E.,av al war,
ing and Instruction for Young Men. Also, new and
reliable treatment Tor Diseases the Urinary and Ben
systems-sent free, in sealed envelopes Address Dr.
J. sKILLIN HoUaHroN, Howard Association. pill
dsIphia, Pa snrS.d.v1r
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

- A pair of gray horses that have
been owned and driven for some months
past 10 this city, have been purchased by
G. A. Colby, E:gr., banker, of Niles,
Mich, at cost to him, delivered at Niles,
OF about 5000.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

FouND-Between 7th and 9th streets,
two hats in box. The owner can have
them by calling on WIN. Horn. at his tin
and coppersmith shop.
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coLGArE,s HONEY soar.

COLGATEsS HONEY SOAP.
This celebrated Toilet Soap, in such univer,.,
demand, 10 made from the choicest uatsriaIs Il,
niid and sMelient in Its nature, fragranaly
censea, and extrem ely en- efiCfa in IL, .e,,
upon the skin For sale BY ali Druggists and Fame,
Goods Dealers. Ssk1-dav1,,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

% Deck hand and an A. D. got into
fight on the levee Saturday night A.
D. at last resorted to sharp measures.-
Drew knife aid stabbed deck hsnd 10 the
arm. The combatants we're then parted.
No serious dsmsge was done.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

A-We call attention to the advertise
meut of house and lots for sale 10 Reid's
Addition, BY Mr.. French. This il fine
chance for bargain.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

~ Cooley for July is upon our table.
This number contains the usual steel en-
cravings, fashion plates. etc. For sale al
Lowry's News Depot.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

ClrY IAxEs.-Tax payers will recolect
that discount of five per cent. is made
on taxes paid before the lss Of July.
Otnce on Biondeau between 4th and
9th. G. K. PARSONS. Co,,ae,o,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

@The 25th Iowa arrived at Burling-
ton Thursday night and met with very
enthusiastic reception. Sc we learn from
the Hawkeye.
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Now York Money m.rkss.

~ Telegraph Hgv YoHE June II
Money Qniet and easy Il b06 per cent call loans
Sterling kxchange-Uuiis At idejf9ii' V for goid.
sold-irr-xuAr aud unsettled. opening 1t lAs3k. sad
elosng NJ IA.
Tot 4 exports Of specie to-day, ee'S, SO.
Government stocks-A shade Or sser.
esocks-Hesvy.
CAP6.H "a Ci3slf CAR 6oJx MAP %
Fol ~ao.s. n Wayne S6,<. "A II Ss. IAN v
56lS 9 scrip ~ usf " Csrs ss,4. Pc Aafl -
SIc9 Krie TX, CA Qlo7: Huisos ies5< Has
lem rs Healing VI. NC Ill n AK, rolsao los
4 csrt -. uuickHilsei s21S
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

PERsoNAL-Judge Trimble, of Bloom
field. was stopping at the Deming House
yesterday. He is visiting St Louis.
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Chwrch Directory.


UNITED PRESBYTERIAN Fifth street, between
Man aai slondsau services ever, sat bath 1t ii
and y p. IN. Sunday school o5<a m.
yAAks brown, Pastor.
FIRST PRyseYTERyAN-Cornsr high and Fourth
streets Services every Sabbath ~ III and
Sunday school g. m. 3 j. 1IlLE7rs, PHstpf.
UNITARIAN CrURcH-corner nigh and esurti
streets- Services every Sabbath IT II q m snndss
school D. IN. r. HAs-sLL Pastor.
x CHATHAM SQUARE \. cHuRrE--carrcr s@s
cath and VI ryan streets frsx1hing every s4bbssh u
" M and * p "a Sabbath scnooi At . .. Public
Prayer Meeting on "Wednesday venipg-
B. II. WaRIss, Pastor.
FIRST BAPTIST cHURcH-ThI-d street bet ~.et
Concert and High. Services ever, sabbath At n NJ,
and p. IN sabbath school si5
J. r. wrsrovxn, Pastor.
C0S6RE9ATI0 CrfURCH-Hish street. hefwees
fihh and sixth Services every Sabbath Al III ar,
p m ssbbsth Scheoi ut e.45 frsy~r Fre~f.n.
on "Wednesday evenings. GK aaE TrscnsK Pat r
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

one Of the very hest articles for cleansne and
preserving the eeth offered 70 the public snd -
goroted 70 contain aid any other iner, ent In
the ieest injurious ihe teeth. caks OF sup~ror h
peste Scompsnies sch bottle. The hioses iane go Il.
" q = sps NrHfR In ss - generally.
Prosidsucs r. l.
Ill oriers should be addressed. i.rtn -. 49,
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THE CITY.


We have just received . shipment Of Fine Card Inks
from H. D. Wade Co. New Fork. and csn nov ~ as
reduction Of 20 50 per cent These inks are nnsur-
passed in quality.
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Geld.

NV YORK. june II.
The gold market st influenced considerably By the
speculative feeling There large purchases
snort ssies which orsry put up the pics 70 lAS
siterw ord the price fell u l4s X
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

M Balloons for the Fourth made TO
order. Address P. O. Box, 524.
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1pcllal Not,fce.
- MANHOOD:
How Lost. How Restored =

s~ss <'@os.ssed, IN ssaied Earslope I,Ioe sfz cent
LECTURE ON THE NATURE TREATMENT ane
Radical Cure OF spsrmatorrhoa, Seminal W,skn~~e
involuntary s'rissions. sexuai Debility. an, impesii
ments To Marriage generally Nrvoa.ness CONSUMPTION
EPILEPSY and Fits Mental and Ply Inc ,pscty
suiting from selfAbuse, &c, b. htsr. j. CuLysswaiL
d d author Of the Grccn Boob &C.
"A Boon to Thsasssls Of suGrPsrs..
Sent nader seal, in plain envelope to any aiArea
Pos aid on receipt OF sx cents tvo postage stamps
box $3.50. in.sikS.~a.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

| a>afpsa1s - nSv vOrsA ! ArnAsasns vrsz6u~ssnd
-, sxsapt = are I'll The Govssnnsnt Bonds From Safe,
Cs,u,ev, - Asrel sasaf5sa uAsdk eS1s fsas Sas 70
tkrse ~ e ~ esaa 70 fAey seis, according 70 tie
rate levied npon other property. rhsinse b
ssnlenssay by esapons attached = sscA nSss, whis
~ bseut % md odd u. any bank q banker.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

LsOR SALE-lG0 acres pe~ Land.
! 50 acres nnder cultivation With two ,os ho,...
ana small orchard situated 10 miles r. finn, War..
an one mile from Br-chinFide~. Hancoek Co. IlIinoi.
title good. Price g, 900. Enquire OF
II. b. TEN EYCK
mems Real Estate Agent Keokuk
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19
FOR sALE-A Frame Cottage DvelI.

Ing with seven rooms. cisfern. good cellar and :
Hne growth Of fruit trees with ni lot and All ceS
okuer situated near businsse Exchsnve street -
sseen osn ana It'll streets Title good frlct. taooo
sS~C u III. b. TEN-EYCK
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-19

k'UR SALE-The west halt Of two
i story double trick Dwelling House conrainj,e .tx
rooms cisterh, GOOD cellar. hense rainttd =, ~ n.
ver Ion we'll fene and all in good situated near
.ne corner 81 l2fh and Des Aoines streets Title GOOD
1Ice si,oVo Enquire OF II. B. TEN-LYCK.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1865-10-05

shall reject the ballots of all persons not
entitled to vote; but the name of every
person whose ballot is rejected, shall, II
he require it, be entered in separate
list on the poll books, under the head
ing, rejected votes.'''
Let every man entitled to vote, aoader
the constitution, even if he has given aid
and comfort, come to the polls and de-
mand to have his vote registered under
this law; and to avoid mistakes, and for
other reasons, let him ac1ite his name
across the back Of his ballot, and hand it
to the inspectors.
When the matter comes to be tested,
as it surely will be, these rotes acW be
counted.
Let no man be frightened from his
constitutional rights, through fear OF
prosecution. The men who do the
threatening are too deep in the mire
themselves ever to carry out their
threats. It is not every barking dog
which does the biting.
Do not stay away from the polls.-
Come and vote for good, conservative
men.
VOTE THE TRUE UNION TICKET.
= Forthc Judgeship
JOHN w. KENNEDY.
For the Senate,
OWEN ID. DOWNEY.
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The "Berheley Uaion,a to support q
desperate and indefensible position, calls
Gov. Boreman's letter to the Supervisors
and Inspectors of election, a Proelanta-
ton, and further says that the Governor
"or7orS item 10 require the test ooth.o-
The letter of GOV. Boreman issuf1icient-
ly liable TO objection without having
this absurd construction put upon it,
The letter is no proclamation. 1t con-
tains no order requiring the conductors
of election to administer the test oath.-
1t S simply an expression OF his own
opinion, concerning with that of the At
torney General of the State, that the act
of the 18th OF February, 1865, is consti-
tutional, accompanied by q recommen-
dation to those officers 10 give effect to
that law. In going thus far, Governor
Borenaan has transcribed the proprieties
of his office; to have gone the length as
cribed to him by the Union, would have
subjected him to the charge of q grave
official misdemeanor.
The opinion OF the Governor and At
torney General, upona any question, would
be entitled to respect; upon a question of
doubtful construction, would be entitled
to much Weigllt;- but at last, they are
mere opiAions-not ediets, judgments, or
decrees,-and they must stand or fall by
the soHndness of the reasons upon which
they are based
The supervisors aud inspectors Of cleo
ton Go not derive their appointments
from the Governor. They are elected
ythe people. When elected, they have,
under the constitution and laws, high
and responsible duties devolved upon
them. In their sphere of action, they
are as independent as the Governor is in
his. He takes an oath to support the
constitution of the State. They do the
same He constructs that constitution
according to the lights of his conscience.
They must construe it according to the
light of theirs. In the performance o
all their duties, they are made response
BILE to their consciences, to their God
and to the law-not to the Governor
and an honest supervisor would find bu
poor consolation in violating his owl
sense of the obligations of his oath, b,
casting the responsibility of his acts upol
the opinions of another person. If an.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1865-10-05
" no are Ofcrs..'

Every white male citizen of this State,
who is twenty-one years of age-not of
unsound mind, nor pauper, nor under
conviction of treason, felony, or bribery
in an election-and who has been resi-
dent of the State for twelve months and
of the county thirty days next proceed
ing the day upon which he offers to vote,
the Constitution says shall be permitted to
cote Article 3, section /, Constitution.
Thclanguage of the Constitution leaves
no person in doubt. 1t is imperative.
Let every voter know that there is no
way known by which that right can be
legally taken away from the humblest
citizen e.ccept dy an amendment TO ht
Constitution. The Attorney Generalma
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1865-10-05

VI Il II II TED.

On The morning OF the Sd inst. ut the resi-
dence of john $. Robinson, Esq, Mr.. JOHN
II. MCCOY, of Clearsprng, Md, to Miss SAL
LIE L. HOOPER, of this place.
| w lth the above announcement of peaceful
anio', the Printer was kindly remembered by
Il receipt Of profusion of the wedding tixings.
May the barquc, thus thrown upon the sea Of
HE, nave successful voyage-no careening
waves to detract them from the path, and when
the terminus of their voyage has arrived may
1t prove the port Of eternal happiness
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1865-10-05
Semi UIeeLlu Ne,cs.

We have received the first number of
this spirited Journal, published in New
York city, under the able conductorship
OF Benjamin Wood, Esq. In reviewing
its contents, we find many matters Of
great il terest, and would advise our
numerous readers, in search of q good
foreign journal to subscribe to the above
named ''Actrs.. Keep posted!
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1865-10-05

EDITOR NEW ERA: We would suggest as
one Of the candidates for Delegate to the Legis-
Iature, JAS L. CAMPBELL,b believing him to
be one of the best men in the county for the po-
sition. CITIZENS.
EDITOR New ERA: We are authorized TO
announce rs Independent Union Candidate for
Delegate 10 the Legislature HENRY c. EN-
ANS. MANY VOTERS
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FOR CIRCIIT JUDGE.

l take this opportunity ofannouncing that
shall be a candidate fer election 10 position OF
Circuit Judge, in the District composed of the
Counties of Jefferson, Berkeley, Morgan, Pen
dleton Hampshire, and Hardy.
JOHN ". KENNEDY.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1865-10-05

SUPERB NTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
EDITOR New ERA: You are authorized TO
announce as Il candidate for County Superin-
tendent of Free Schools JOHN OCONN ELL
Esq, who was for many Years practical school
teacher. MANY VOTERS.
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EDITOR NEW ERA:

EDITOR NEW ERA:
Why does net Judge Balch order an election
for Recorder and Prosecuting Attorney? We
believe that, underthe 10Th Section of Chapter
100 of the Acts Of West Virginia, it is his duty
10 do so, the present Recorder. receiving emol-
ument from the United States.
READER
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1865-10-05
FOR RECORDER.

EDITOR New ERA: We understand that
the present Recorder will probably resign; if
so, We would suggest as a suitable successor
ROBERT LAMON, Esq
MANY CITIZENS.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1865-10-05

We are authorized to announce ROBERT
A. SOMMERVILLE. Esq, as candidate
for the office of Prosecuting Attorney, for
Berkeley County, at the election TO be held On
the 9TH Thursday Goth of October next.
MANY VOTERS
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1865-10-05
FOR DELEGATE.

EDITOR NEW ERA: Would not A. w Nc
CLARY allow his name to be used AS Union
Candidate for Delegate to the Legslature2
LOIALIST
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FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

At the solicitation Of a number OF friends,
from different parts Of the County | offer my
self as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney.
LUTHER NJ SHAFFER
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Hon john w. KENNEDY. will address the
citizens Of Berkeley County, at Martinsbnrg
on the 10th of October. Persons of all poiti-
cal parties are invited to attend
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-03-09

afterwards substracted from its quota Thus
the number of men called for. is neither in
creased nor diminished, but equality produced
considering the number of men, and the Pc
RODS of their service. Localities which
have heretofore furnished greater amount
OF service have in proportion to their enrol
ment, less amount to furnish under this,
and c0nUerSO
Men having heretofore enlisted for one, two
and three years it was necessary to take one
OF those periods as the basis of the calcula-
ton. AS three years embraced both the 9TH
er periods, it makes the calculation more
simple to adopt that. The same result would
be arrived at by adopting either one OF two
years as the basis, but The process of calcu-
latlon would be more complicated
Such we find to be the rule adopted by the
Provost Marshal General. The rule is in
conformity with the requirements of the laws
OF Congress, and is just and equitable.
We have carefully examined and proved
the work done under this rule by the Provost
Marshal General, and find that 1t has been
done with fairness.
We file in the Provost Marshal Generals
Office our calculations of the quote of each
and every district endorsed by us as correct.
JAMES SPEED,
Attorney General Of the United States.
RICHARD DEI.AFIELD,
Brig. Gent. and Chief Eng, Z. S. 4.
C. w. FOSTER,
Colonel, and Asst Adjutant General
Approved February II, 1865.
A. LINCOLN.
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR:
L. ID. TOWNSEND,
Assistant AdjutGnt General
OFFICIAL:
SAMUEL YOHE
Capt and Provost Marshal |
March 2, 1865. IIth District Penna.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-03-09
QUESTIONS.

AS old winters fastening on,
And may in short time be gone,
An important question viii
Soon the minds of many fill.
Think ye, tits when will war cease,
And our land enjoy sweet peace?
Will Old England brave the whip
(She in foretimes vainly strove to slip)
By interfering 'gainst the powers
Of"Might and Right" which still are ours
Will willy Nap--of hoodwinked France,
Against justice dare to hurl lance!
Will oil stock remain at par!
Or, will some freak of future mar
The greasefnl projects of the many,
Counting largely, on the golden penny!
Questions somewhat important those
Second howe'er to, where clothes
Suited TO Springtime be procured,
OF which men may be we'll assured,
They're neatly fitting and of latest style!
We reply to this-of r. C. PYLE.
CEWe are closing out our heavy winter
stock, at greatly reduced prices. We have
also on hand a splendid stock of cloths, cas-
simeres and vestings. just purchased which
our friends will 90 well to take look at
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administrators Notifc.

Estate Of NELSON COOKE. late Of
tie Boroggh Of ,Stroadsbarg, deccased.
Notice is hereby given that letters Of
administration upon the above named Es-
tate have been granted to the undersigned
by the Register of Monroe County, in due
form of law therefore, all persons indebt-
ed TO said Estate are requested to make
immediate payment, and those having any
just claims are also requested to present
them legally authenticated for settlement
to DAVIS d. WALTON,
Administrator
Stroudsburg, Feb. l, 1S65.-6t.
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THE DRAFT.
COPY.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, February 8, 1865.

WASHINGTON, February 8, 1865. {
lis ErcelIency Governor Smith:
Complaints made tome, by Vermont. tha,
the assignment of her quata for the Draft on
the impending call is intrinsically unjust
and also in bad faith TO the Government
promise TO fairly allow credits for men pre-
viously furnished. To illustrate, a supposed
case is stated, as follows:
Vermont and New Hampshire must. be.
tween them, furnish 5000 men, on the pend
ing call, and, being equals, each must furn-
lsh as many men as the other in the long run.
But the Government finds that, on former
calls, Vermont furnished a surplus of 500
and New Hampshire surplus of I,5C0-
these two surplusses, making 1900, are ad-
ded to the 6,000, making 5000 to be furn-
Ished by the two States, or 600 each, less by
fair credits. Then subtract Vermont's surplus
Of 500 from her 4.000 leaves $500 as her
quota on the pending call; and likewise
subtract New Hampshire's surplus of 1,5O0
from her 1000, leaves $500 as her quota on
the pending call. These $500 and $500
make precisely the 5000 which the supposed
case requires from the two States; and it is
just, equal, for Vermont TO furnish 1000 more
nO'o than New Hampshire, because New
Hampshire has heretofore furnished 1000
more than Vermont, which equalizes the bur-
thens OF the two in the long run And this
result, so far from being bad faith to Vermont,
IS indispensable to keeping good faith with
New Hampshire. BY no other result can
the 5000 men be obtained from the two States.
and, at the same time, deal Justly and keep
faith with both; and we DO but confuse our
selves IN questioning the process by which
the right result was reached.
The supposed Ncase is perfect as an illus
tration. The pending call is not for 300,-
600 men subject to fair credits, but is for
100000 remaining after all fair credits have
been deducted and it is impossible to con-
cede what Vermont asks without coming out |
short Of the 100000 men, or making other To- |
calitics pay for the partiaIity shown her.
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Yours truly,
(Signed) A. LINCOLN.