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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-01-30
From California.
SIN Francisco. Jan. 2

San Francisco, Jan. 28.
The United States grand jury have
'gnored the charges against Michael Hays,
accused OF conspiracy to e, on, pirate yes
sells TO prey on United States commerce,
the evidence being insufficient Hays il
nov 10 charge Of the military authorities
at Alcsrvy. but will probably b. released.
Heavy rains are again falling, We have
sIresdy had nearly the average.
There are rumors Of dsfaleation In the
Office Of the United States Revenue Col.
ector a San Francisco. The matter il
undergoing investigation by special gent
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-01-30
Earthquake.
Interesting Rebel News.

L
Washington, Jan. 2s.
Ihe Richmond Sentinel of the 27tt
has the following:
Inc iron clads are again at their 40
chorsge. The vessels passed the first Oh
'tructions, but could not pass the sec
ood line. The Drurey grounded uude,
the enemy's batteries when the crew wer,
removed. About ten miDu es after they
LETT her she was blown up BY a shell
thrown into her mag szioe The Rich.
mond and Virginia had grounded. The
fredericksburg passed over the obstruc.
t.ons, drawing ten inches water less than
the other three vessels.
Inc Virginia was struck by 100
pound shell which looseued some of her
bolts, but all the injury she received was
repaired 10 few hours. The Virginia
alag ship was commanded by Lienten.
ant Huntington the Richmond by COM
mander Ball, late lst Lieutenaat If tho
Alabama; the Fredericksburg by Lieut.
Sheperd Commodore Mitchell, fl4g of1i
Ger, was in command OF the squad.on.
We are pleased tosee that M measures be.
ing taken 10 North Carolina, South Caro-
Ina and Georgia to burn all the cotton
that is IN danger of falling in the enc.
ny's hands. How much better would il
have been to have destroyed the larger
quantity stored ia Savannah.
The Yankees, says the Wilmington
Journal of the 231. appear to have left
their base ia front OF Mi. Gen. Hoke's
forces yesterday and concentrated at FL.
Fisher. Tbeir feet has also disappeared
They, OF course, bold Fisher.
Whether they have re embarked ,h cir
main body, we are unable 10 say. They
occupy SmishvilIc, it having been eyacu
ased by our troops.
Irere was considerable skirmishing
about Fort Anderson on Saiuriay and
Sunday morning. Il is supposed the en-
emy are anxious 10 silence An letson in
order to open way up the river for their
boats.
All quiet below las. evening at six
o'clock.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-01-30
Washington r.

Washington, Jan %.
The report of Mr.. BIair's voluutee,
visit to Richmond, is, that JEFF. Dawn il
wilirg 90 waive formslities, and senA ID
Washington, OF receive from ,bess Am
missioners 10 treat for peace On the h..;,
Of separation
The President Of the United S..te !.
.ns ososI naao' 70 Wiling to give lsar.
aa. ,os y 2 .ay ps.sSn lss o. :ofiaenoe, Who ma,
C.. 0v,us ''on .ns 2 a.es 70 re beI'ion, with o.
90 the basis OF submiss;on - s. II
OF the aboss statemeun tb.,s :,
doubt.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-01-30
Fire at Cairo.
Cairr, Jan. 28.

Carr, Jan. a8.
The fire last night buried nearly all
new wooden buildings ,rected ON the sic
of the fire last September. TIE priacipal
losers are John Cheek i Co., dry good.
merchants; C,nwald & c., millinery aud
fancy gooas; Usher, clothing and Slyne
millinery Total loss, about $50 O0U-
most insured.
The steamer Eclipse exploded her boil
er, at Johnsonyiile, Tenn, Yesterday
morning. There we're l60 persons on
board, IS Of whom are killed aud mis-
sing, AMI 60 wounded All the guns ol
the 9Th Indiana battery were lost. Nc
further particulars.
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New YAK I'm

New York, Jan. %.
Rotert Cobb Kennedy. near relative
OF Howell Cobb, is on trial here by cour,
martial, charged with being one Of The
hotel incendiaries. He is now being tried
on only one Of the charges agains, him =
that Of being rebel spy.
The Posts Washington special says
A fire occurred in The office of the
War Department this morning. bu. i,
was SOON extinguished, doing but little
damage.
Seven millions OF percussion csps,
shipped as ordinary freight from this port,
have been seized on suspicion that they
we're intended for the rebels,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-01-30
Heavy Fire Al Richmond, Ind
Richmond Ind LIN

Richmond, Ind. jan. 90
The pork packing and wholesale grocery
establishment, of v4nn.na 4 R-ed was
entirely destroyed by fire this a. IN. st two
o'clock. Loss about $40 CO. Insurance
$4,000.
The commission house belonging to E
!. Williams, sdjainiog. was also burned.
Loss IL TO IL. QUO dollars on wool belong
ing to those whose Insurance expired on
Thursday last. The Office Of the G. 4 G
A. rRlroad was entirely consumed With
most of the papers. En tire loss probably
$4,000.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-01-30
From Savannah.
New York, Jan. 28

The steamer Arago, from Port Royal
and Savannah has arrived, bringing news
to the 24th.
The Savannah Herald says the steamers
Grey hound, from Boston, r becca Clyde
FROM New York and the Daniel Webster
with supplies, food, DC. had arrived there
and the supplies we're being distributed.
A public meeting was held. 70 give ex.
preston TO he continents Of the people
Gen Granger succeeds Gen. Geary il
the command If the city.
The obstruction, are being removed
from. the river aud navigation is beius
rapidly resumed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-01-30
San francisco. i'm g

Cslifornia papers are discussing The
subject Of Napoleon's coleniza,ion scheme
IN Northern Mexico, and generally take
the view that it will revive the st.te oil
southern malcontents and rebel sympa-
thisers. Many are preparing to leave,
under the invitation of Mr.. Gwyun, and
that, eventually, Am rican settlers will
revolutionlzs the country if the Monroe
doctrine Is not soon asserted By the
United States Government.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-01-30
EXECUTORS SALE OF REAL Es.

IL TATE Notice is hetey given that vi efIer ior
sale highest i4Gar cash, nj tla q rrG Lon
the city ke,Ens Iowa the 9Th day March, 1885
between the h0ars of oclOc " asd ,. X.
conIaenein at O'Clock ~ tine fil9viag rc4 estate,
ta-uit-
The north half Of the west half of the ruthwet quar-
ef section ts township s. north. ran- ave 81
in Lee celniy. Iowa said real estate VAL Sv sold
o. OF the oufty Court of Lse cuuGty a, the
OF u u. En4licb csased. ana Will
execute deed to tie purchaser.
5Eo. ". Mc1RARY
JAMS Executor Of said Estate.
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Ali Quiet.
Washington, Jan. 60

A letter from the army of the Potomac
Friday evening says quiet still continues
along the lines, the ouiy variation of the
monotony being some occasional picket
firing in front of the 9th corps near the
.Appomatox.
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New York, Jan. 2,

new j ok, JaH 20.
The bull clique Who tossed gold up
last night. rtill controlled the market this
moroinq; but at the close there was
downward tendency. Opened at 2l9s,
and dwindled down to 2i5,
Tho weather, the past week vas the
coldest Of the season. This morning the
thermometer marked fiss degrees below
Ssr0.
A number Of the 6lst N. Y, just re-.
leased from rebel prisons. reached here 10
day. They we're from the slaughter pei
ss Million, g.. snd preseseed : pitiful ep
|p.au.ps- They give I'd history .
1haif tsoatnonk
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-01-30
Fight With Indians.

Omahs, Jan. 29.
Three hundred indiana at Valley Sta.
tioo, $50 miles vess Of here, this norning
run Of 66y head Of cattle snd burned one
hundred tons 81 government hay. A
three honrs' engagement took place be.
tween The Indians snd 4Usoldiers, TVs,ys
,f the Indians wess killed. No dpldiSra
tillsd.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-01-30
A Great Gathering of
People.
LATEST ACCOUNTS FROM REBEL
PAPERS.
Indian Oatragea.

Omaha, Jan! 70.
The Indisns that burned the govern
ment hay and ran of stock a, Valley Sta
tion yesterday csms down the road TO.
day and burned two ranches near Jales
burg, run OF 400 more head OF cattle and
have now goae ia the direction of Fort
Laramie.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-01-30

~A young lady was heard to de-
clare that she coaido't - and fight for.
her country, but she vas willing 70 sllov
the young men to 60. and die an cid maid.
which she thought was - grsst = ssefi6cs
= asy eesld = esllsd apos u naks.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-01-30
Disekaas Runasr 0aptsrsd.
WaehinUtOn. Ian. 8

WasuIDgtOn, Jan. 29.
Admiral Porter reports to the Navy
Depar.ment the capture Of The blockade
RAINING steamer Blsnheim on the nigh,
OF Jan. Gath, 10 Cape Fear river. She
was from Nassas bouod 10, not ksowing
the plaos had fallen into our hands. She
had : valuable assorted cargo.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-01-30
EXECUTORS SALE OF REAL. Ls-

y TATS--Nosice IL hereby given that, by virtue OF
vfd ~ Of the County Court Of county. Iowa tie
uners ned eSecuteff the esfste of Louis Zdei, de-
ed, will the 4fh day of March, 1867 between The
hours Of O'Clock a.. aud o'clock p If salt day
and commencing ut o'clock m at the front aVor Of
the Clerks Office OF the District Court, ~ tile COURT
Hou the city Of KeDkuk Iowa offer for sale pub
Nc anctioh to the highest bidder the fotioix real estate
tost Lots aud o, in block 30 in the city Of keokuk
Iowa. r. sWtNw1Lk,
JOHN WM. L0HNAR,
Executors of Estate OF Louis Zfndei dec 4.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-01-30
Tnronta Ian OS

In the Burleigh case it is understood
no farther action can be taken, 50 far al
the Courts are concerned, no appeal b,
privy council Is provided for. The mat
ter of extradition now rests entirely witt
the Executive. Il is generally ibough
there will be no hesitation or delay il
handing the prisoners over to the Unitet
States authorities.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-01-30
Southern Accounts.

Washington, Jan. %.
The Richmond Wing Of yesterday re.
ports their loss in the naval Engagement,
Tuesday. as eve killed ard ~ wounded
The Wing has the fnllDwing: Afarge
federal raid'ng party, consisting Of cavalry
and infantry, is reported moving up ID,
Chowan river, North Carolina, in the di
rection of Msllen
Rumor says Sherman is moving on Aa
gusts. Gan. Hill commands the depart
msot of Georgia, and Gen. Frye CON
mands the pos. of Augusta
II is reported that Lee has been ap
pointed General in Chief of the Confeder
ate armies, and Gen. Johnston to the
command OF the army oi North Virgins
The expectations are that Johnston would
be assigned 90 the command of the forces
confronting Sherman
A telegram from Wilmington, dated
10Th, says the Tallahassee was captured
last night. Tais report is not confirmed
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-01-30
CONGRESSIONAL.
Washington. Jan. 20.
HOUSE.

Washington. Jan. 28. !.
HOUSE.
The House set apart to day especially
for the consideration OF the anti-,laver,
constitutional amendment, il being the
intention to take vote on it on Tuesday
About Thirty menbers only we're pres.
eot At the opening Of the Hosse.
Patterson, Cole, Starr, Morris ant
Pike spoke in favor Of the amendment
and Fink, Of Ohio, spoke against it.
Highly, Of California, spoke in favor 0
the amsndmeotss<
eBNATE.
Sprague introdaced an act supple
msstary to the act regulating the com
psnsation Of Cosgressmen. Il provides
Torso iscreass of pay 70 the menbers .
both Houses from ~ 600 70 S5,O0O Pc
apnum. selss9 Il
Tho rtslostsa p1sisisy resaliatios -
49, ~ n sAS Aatsss{xe s
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Nem advertisements
COX M REWARDrstoleo from

VSOss1o the owner, on the night Of the
2c one light Bay Hors fifteen hSnds HIGH ore white
mind foot, stout init, with wound nigh, g. snd
minnie ball lodged under bkn rig lat nsde ta -
The above reward will be given nps of the
mai ~ No. liz Main street, keokuk lev a.
jan30d II J. HUrSKAMP.
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From Richmond Papers.

Philadelphia, Jan. 2S.
The Evening Telegraph pretends to
have late Richmond papers, containing
the following:
A large raiding party is moving up the
Chowan river. in the direction of Wei
don.
An official dispatch from Gen. Hardee,
states that no movements had been made
By Sherman up either of the banks OF the
Savannah river. Other rumors say that
Sherman is moving on Augusta via
Blakesvlle.
Gen. Hill orders that, should the exi.
gency require, the powder works shal
be. removed from Augusta.
A telegram from Wilmington report,
the capture Of the steamer Tallahassee a,
New Inlet. on the 10Th.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-12-13
The bankrupt Bill.
people.

The bill introduced by the Hon. Mr..
JEScKEs, of Rhode Island to establish a
uniform system of bankruptcy, is of great
length, and We can only present its main
features. It provides that the United States
District Courts shall adjudicate in matters of
bankruptcy. 1t authorizes United States
District Judges to appoint from among the
cOunsellors Of the several districts one or
more registers to initiate proceedings, and
whose duties are prescribed with minuteRess,
but all issues of fact and law are to be de.
cided by the Judge, with rights of appeal in
the usual form; makes provision for the se-
lection of assignees, in whom all property
shall rest for legal purposes, although pre-
viously attached exempts household and
kitchen furniture not exceeding Eve hundred
dollars in amount also, the wearing apparel
of the bankrupt, with that Of his wife and
children, and the uniform, arms, and equip
ments of one who has been n soldier in the
The assigner may sell for immediate rcali-
zation property perishable or in dispute. The
bankrupt is to be examined under OATH when
required. Wages of servants, clerks, and
operatives, to the amount of nifty dollars
and labor done within six months of the time
of adjudication, is to take precedence in pay.
ment, after which the estate will be divided
pro rata. When sufficient time has elapsed
for the protection of creditors, the bank
rupt can, on application, procure a discharge
releasing him from all debts and claims whi n
were or might have been proved up to the
time of his discharge, barring such debts as
may be excepted from the operations Of the
act, provided always that no fraudulent at
tempt to conceal or dispose of property has
been made by the applicant; and "if he
shall not have borne arms against the United
States, or given aid and comfort to the eue-
mics Of the United States, or to rebe Is
against the Government and authority
thereof, unless he has been the sul,iec,
OF special pardon or general amnesty. ,
No person shall have a second discasrg,
in bankruptcy unless his estate pays scvent,
cents on the dollar without consent Of cred
itors representing three fourths of the valu,
of litigations. Preferred debts and fraudu
lent conveyances are declared void. Careful
provisions are made concerning corporal.
and partnership bankruptcies, and stringent
regulations seek to protect property illicit'y
sold or abandoned for fraudulent purposes
Such are the prominent points of this ina
portant measure, making an easy release 70
honest, and. difficult escape for dishones
debtors The bill gives evidence of grea
legal skill and must have LeeJl the result ,
hard study and much labor. The sub; &c
matter has not as yet angoged general dis
cussion, and at presant We have neither tim
or space to comslent upon the policy of it
adoption.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-12-13

,,sh,,,. n n, nronor ,ou,c. thu orod,, NJ mi,
,ponon,ous act To tho s.cr.,.rv or st.te
h.ion.. Ar. hono, ~ No, o,I,, .voia;rc uep,
t.ngline sIli.noss,, but irs,;,u,;r0 the mas.
t.rIy no,ioy which nj No distant l,y will rev.
o,,,;,,,,. A.. .ou-.. 80 N. world II
r,ioh, iii 10 ,.rn,.d ,bs r,yyoi,s,yo, Of
d;n,om.ov. CO.. A.. Iono 81, Petersburg
and p.Iino viii not be second in
innortoroo 70 81 James or the Tuilleries.
Among Tho last Of the communications of
Minis,.r DAYTON we find the British
Envov Of China. then in Paris. spcakinR in
terms of praise of his American colleague.
In the State papers. which have formed the
matter Of much of this article, Mr.. BuRLIS.
CANE very frequently and very favorably al.
ludes to the obligations he has been under
to the English ambassador. The dispatches
Of Mr.. SEWARD are fruitful with thanks to
that distinguished parsonage. II is a pleasant
and profound thought that while this nation
u,a In a nc. ana daa,b ,,ron,le for ;ts xarv
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-12-13
TENNESSEE ADMITTED TO TiiE
RI,OOH

We hail the generous and just course Of
the House of Representatives, yesterday, in
giving the privileges of the floor to the
members elect from Tennessee, with un-
feigned pleasure. 1t is n healthy sign, and
indicates that common sense is to rule Con
gress on the subject of restoring the South to
practical relations - with the Government.
Tennessee is the home Of the President ofthe
United States. She was never legally out of
the Union. She made efforts towards recon-
struction during Mr.. LrScoLS's life, and has
not retrograded, as some Southern States
have, since the surrender of the Southern
armies She has sent into the field some of
her bsst blood. Twenty thousand white
Tennesseeans took up arms for the flag.
The deprivations and cruelties visited upon
her loyal population who were driven to
caves and mountains have no parallel in the
annals of suffering.
Among those chosen to represent her in
Congress are gallant soldiers and high-toned
civilians, who have come through the ordeal
of fro and blood pure and unscathed. We
do not wonder that Congress welcomed cols.
STOKES and TAYLOR, and Mr.. MAYNARD to
the privileges soon, we think, to share with
them the rights of the House. 1t is a matter
of congratulation, also, that the FIRST blow
has been struck by this act against the dan
gerous heresy that the Southern States are
out Of the Union. To concede that is to
admit either that the acts of secession
were legal, or the efforts of the insurgents
successful. Law gives the lie to the first,
and history to the last, of these vagaries and
absurdities. That treason is infamous can
only be maintained by assuming that it does
nothing but taint with crime the individual
that commits it. This we believe will be the
final Judgment of Congress, as it is now
the conviction of vast majority of the
people.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-12-13

The Press and the President's Message C

The Datly Times of Jefferson city, Mis-.
souri, says;
The message of President johnson is a
hirh-toned and patriotic document, and we
trust will not disappoint public expectation.
He reiterates the doctrine always asserted by
himself and President Lincoln, that the func-
tions of the revolted States were suspended
by their rebellion, but not destroyed. The
principles which have governed him in at-
tempting to restore them to their proper re-
lations with the Union, are explained at
length; and this portion of the message be-
trays the feeling of deep responsibility under
which its author labored.
From the Louisville Journal.l
TIE MEssAGE.-This document, if We mis-.
tnke not, will take rank among the first State
papers of this country. A second or third
pcrusal of it must tend to enhance it in the
estimation of all impartial readers. 1t grnp-
pies with the mighty ubjects which 1t covers
with the hand of giant One hardly knows
whether to admire the more, the strength
and clearnew which it displays in the dis
eussion of these subjects, or the subdued
mildness and humanity which 1t everywhere
breathes. There are clearly perceptible the
workings of 4 mind terribly in earnest and
almost oppressed with the vastness Of the i'm
no rtancs Of the questions with which 1t Is
called upon to deal, with the problems 1t is
reoujred to solve. and of the responsibility
conseg guently which must be incurred.
Tho spirit of tho message Is admirable; its
style fra nh, straightforward, imPassioned.
The author goes directly to his theme, and
though he Is necessarily compelled to be
brief, vet the perspiouity Of his ideas and the
terseness of his sentences are such, that. II
he does not exhaust, he makes clear to every
reader the topics he disousssl
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-12-13
Decision In q Railroad Case.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. IS.--TO-day, in the
Supreme Court, Chief Justice Woodward, in
the case of the Philadelphia and Erie Roll.
road and Pennsylvania Railrond Companies,
y,. the Cattawisha Railroad, Western Cen
trail Railroad of Pennsylvania, and the At
Iantic aad Great Western Railroad Compa-
nies of Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania,
delivered a decision granting special in
junction restraining the defendants and de-
claring null and void the lease Of the Catta-
wisha Railroad, dated Nov, l, and also con.
tract, 3lst October, between the Philsdsl,
phia and Ere and Cattawisha companies, and
that said contract DO delivered up to be can
cellol
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-12-13
GroN erAs Opera Troupe at Growers
Theatre

Mr. LBOSARD GROVER makes an announcement
in. our columns to-day which Will set the mu.
steal world of this District Agog His grand
triple opera company, embracing all the leading
talent lately performing In NeTg York city, will
give six operas In Growers Theatre, cornmenc-
ing Christmas night. The delight of the public
at this announcement will be dashed with II good
deal of bitterness by the positive statement that
the engagement 10 limited to six nights. They
must govern themselves accordingly, however,
and by purchasing their season tickets promptly
secure the richest musical entertainment ever
offered 10 the denizens Of the capital
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-12-13

LEAVES from NY PORTFOLIo, ORIGINAL
GND SELECTED, TOGETHER Win 4 RELIGIOUS
NARRATIVE, - by Miss MARGARET CrMNTSs.
We have examined this most excellent book
and hnd :. NirR what it purPorts TO be, " a work
to aid the siposre thinker in the way Of holiness
by a simple narrative OF Christian experience e"
The selections are made judloIousty aud the orl =
ginAl thoughts breathe the ipirit Of pure Chris
tiaa piety. The religious narrative is descriptive
of the Christian experience Of the writer, begin.
lug with her conversion, aud is written with that
intensity Of Christian zeal which riyets the at.
tentiOu Of the reader
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-12-13
SECOND EDITION
FOUR O'CLOCK, II. NJ.
CONGRESSIONAL ACTION UPON
THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT


Tho Joint Special Committee Of the two
Houses Of Congress on the death of Presi-
dent LINCOLN met this morning. The COM
mittee decided to report in favor of memo
rial services on the next anniversary of the
birth Of the martyr President-in February,
and selected Hon. E. M. STANTON as orator
for the occasion. The committee did not
decide upon the amount of the appropriation
for Mrs LINCOLN.