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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-02-23
Nsu York, Feb. %.

NOu Aofbt CeO. 81.
Advices from the Northern States oi
Mexico to the 9th, represent the people
there . ssill 1rm in their adhesion 70 tie
Constitutional Government, and deter
mined to resist the Imperisl invaders.
The Statss Of Chihnahss, Sonora and
Sinaloa vsss entirely clear of any of Max
imilian's troops, with the exception OF )
small 5ocss b the town Of Masatlin 10 the
latter 6eato.
The city = OAibuahna is the present
capital of the Republic Of Juarex, and al
bis Cabinet officers are located there, ex-
ercising their functions 10 security.
There are about l6.O00 republican
troops in tie Ssatss Of Senoloa, Duringo
and chihuahua, asd othess in Sonora -
On the lss Of January President Jasrex
issued spiriied proclamation declaring
bis determination to maintain the Repub-
lie, AMI urging the people TO stand firm 10
its support.
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Sherman Advancing On f'lersnee.
Philadelphia, Feb. 22.

A special despatch to the Bulletin from
Washington says it is said that rebel pa
Pers announce Gen. Sherman's advances to
have reached Camden, 40 miles north OF
Columbia, on Saturday. Columbia is
northeast of Columbis, about half way to
Florence, showing that Sherman is NOV
ing for the latter place. Hardee ia evac-
us.ing Charleston is evidently pressing
forward to reach Florence and the Will
mington Road. The race will De q close
one. both starting about the same time.
From Columbia 10 Florence is 50 miles,
Charleston TO Florence log miles. Be-
sides the capture Of Fl. Anderson gives us
the Wilmington end of the Maoches-
ter Road and if Hardee beats Sherman to
Florence be will have to take to the open
country for escape.
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Be ali to be Executed.

New York, Feb. 22.
Il is stated that BeAll, the pirate and
spy, is TO bs executed on Friday by order
ot she President.
The steamer Columbia brings Havana
dates Of the 18th.
The appointment OF Persiga 10 the CON-
mand Of the Spanish fees la the Peruyiar Z
waters caused much excitement, he being
. Peruvian, aud it is regarded as another
concession.
Quite number ofblockade rupners left
Havana on the lTth, only one. the Basi.
shee, arriving. Those sailing on the 18th
were the Denbigh, Lark. Fiamingo, Phan-
tom, and Stevens.
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Mr. Hawss' speech.
Nevliern. Feb. le

AsSWlcIuy Eeu 10.
The great speech Of Mr.. Hawes, delir-
cred on the goth, is attracting much at
teution. His argument favoring ! festol :
alton Of the Union 10 as fearless as it is
sble. Tns irresponsible representatives
in the rebel Congress from Missouri and
other States. who have no constituents and
who are assisting to ::bind filters upon
North Caroiins, are severely handled BY
him. He hollis iha. North Carolina has
. perfect right to dissolve her allegiance
with the Confederate government and
enter into . separate negotiation With the
United States for peace. He proves Sc
cession to be . failure, and says Sherman
Il moving forward through South and
North Carolina to cooperate with Grant
in the reduction of Richmond and the
capture of Lees army. That great as this
undertaking may seem, it is not half SO
great q was that Of his march from Dali
ton to Savannah. The North, he said,
being in the best possible spirits over their
present brilliant prospects, win speedily
furnish the 3OO, 600 men called for By
Lincoln. who will go to Geld with tho
greatest alacrity and soon become excel
Ieat soldiers, inspired as they are with the
hope Of speedy success. He said. can We
prevent the success ef cor enemies I Can
We recover back the majority Of the Con-
fedefateStates which have been taken from
as BY the armies Of the United States ?
Can ws hold our remaining territory
Can We even prevent the fall Of Richmond
or the capture and destruction Of our on
iy remaining army. recruited to the full
extent Of our white population
Sir, these questions have already been
answered By the governmsnt itself, or BY
its leading organs, the Richmond Senti-
mel and Enquirer, who have declared the
contest too unequal 10 Be longer maintain.
cd, unless We arm our slaves. We have,
| he says, ten male slaves at home to one
white man. Excite them to frenzy BY
passing law to conscript them and vi
would have their immediate insurreclion
which 10 put down would require tbs
withdrawing Of tho armies; thus leaving
tie 6sld to our enemies. II no insurrec
.iou took place they would either go ovel
10 the enemy 10 asAody or turn their guns
upoh Us with bold conscripts for leaders,
Regarding reconciliation he said ther'
lar6 those Who think after 80 much strif'
and bloodshed that reconciliation is i'm
fpossible. This is mistake. The cass .
England and Scotland. which was in som
respects similar to ours. divided as the.
we're into kingdoms and.at war for con
turies, effected : reconciliation and Scot
land started iasa new career Of prosperit
and glory. Snch will prove to be %
49,. Upon the subject Of = divide
poantfy hs spids when ss take : view 9
the country whieh composes tho Unite
States. il & di1ioslt to resist ths convis
! tiou that Natprs intsadsd il % co4taiaIb Ibs
ipoe Kfeat na1isn. Nassle lsyee ht1a(
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New York, Feb. -.
The city to-day is gaily decorated with
national colors flying from public and pri-
vate buildings and the shipping. Salutss
fred from forts, navy yards and batteries
The exhiIerating effect of the news Of oul
military successes in South Carilina VA
greatly hightened during the day by the
announcement that Fort Aoderson is our
and the probable capture Of Wilmington.
The day has not for many years, if ever,
been celebrated with more joy, spirit and
patriotism.
Dispatches from numerous cities and
towns show general rel ,iciog.
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RAILWAY MrsxANAaxnrrr.-Ths ef.
fest Of the wretched aud neglected eondi-
tion Of nearly oil the railways in the coun.
.ry, combined with the unscrupslous
manipulations Of heartless spectators,
10 to deter the public from venturinr
either to invest or speculate 10 the; ,
stock ; and so long a. managing dires, -. :.
prefer paying dividends to keeping M. ~.
respective lines in repair, md sp. ..,..o..
are ready TO conspire 10 run = ,...r !,
up and down for their own r,cf, !" - .h;. A.
state Of things h likely TO ,,,o.tinns II.
.ans!eas . aooiden's whivh have ilisgrsced
Ansr,eao railways of lsss, and usds
taem Aaghvays tq death. ars aisr;buta6l,
g { re Pssvaslirg sin Of nahing I rooi
na.sslai sxtibit, sssasssa4ed 81 ihs
~ ~ sr2ass4 S4sas
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Washington Feb. p.
HOUSE.


In accordance with the vote Of the
House yesterday, Mr.. Field, found guilty
of an assault on Representative Kelley,
vas brought before the bar of the House,
and the Speaker, as directed, administered
kind but impressive reprimand and
then. ordered him discharged frym Gus
todF.
Much time vas consumed in the con-
sideratioa OF the District of c Columbia bus
ness.
Reports from the Judiciary Committee
were next acted upon.
Representative Wilson from the Mill
itaIy Com mittee, reported joint resolu-
tion to authorizs SURVEYS to be made for a
ship canal around Niagra Falls and ,anal
from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi,
Recommending this as substitute for the
House bills on these subjects.
Wilson from the Judiciary committee
reported bill prohibiting the election Of
Senators and Representatives, from States
declared in rebellion, until they have adop-
ted a republican form Of governments and
until Congress shall pass an act declaring
they are entitled {, representation.
Mallory and Polery opposed the bill.
Ashley offered substitute, being sim
liar to the reconstruction bill, laid on the
| "a bic.
On notion the House then laid the
whole subject on the table by fourteen
ma ajority.
WILSON. reported from the committee on
Ju dietary The Senaie resolution to pro-
mote enlistments in the army, by .declar.
| ing the wives and children of each color
ed man who has entered the service for
ever free; and declaring married such men
and women as have lived together in that
character.
Mallory moved to table the subject. -
Disagreed to--66 to II.
The resolution was passed bv a strictly
party yole--74 against 81.
Wilson also reported the Senate bill to
prevent officers Of the army and navy
and others engaged in the military service
1 from interfering in elections 10 States,
| which passed-ll3 against 10.
House passed the bill directing circui,
and district courts to be held at Erie.
Howe from the Judiciary comm ittes
/ reported that 30 much of the resolusies
OK planatory Of the act TO suppress ipsur
rection and punish traitors and n6soats
4 property. approved July 18th, 1864. )
prohibits forfeiture Of real estate Of reb
4 els beyond the natural lie, be repealed
This oct 70 take eject from and after ii
pAeS9gc. a.
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!. @ Mr.. Cofin. ("Clrleton.") of the
the Boston Journal writes from Savannah

- Mr.. Cofin. ("ClrIeton,") Of the
the Boston Journal writes from Ssvsnuah
that there are there very few persons
who have been silent lovers af the Union
from the beginning of the rebellion !;
there are others VITO have been, and still
-, bitter seeessionists other secession
lists still unwillingly give up their cause
as lost. Lamar, the importer of slaves,
who lately took the oath of allegiance, is
bitter rebel at heart, and Just before the
capture of the place sent 100000 in spe-
Gle to Charleston for safe keeping. The
majority of the people are, however. glad
TO escape the further operation Of ihe rebel
conseription. The wriier says that the
many Northern men who have gone 10
Savannah expecting TO make money will
be wofuily disappointed, There is moth
ing in the city except cotton and rice. the
former of which belongs to the United
States. and the latter to the city govern
meut. The people have no money except
confederate scrip, and the plantations have
been given By General Sherman to the
perrnas
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Railroad Collision.

Etie. Pa, Feb. 22.
The morning accommodation train OF
the r. l. E, r. r. collided with the 6ail
train on the curve near Garland yesterday
evening. smashing the engine, tender and
bAggsgeoar. Two men were killed and
sevesal wounded. Cause of accident
mail train off time.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-02-23

While it would be impracticable within
the limits of the GATE CIrY to discuss
the many important subjects embraced in
the Pope's Letter, we will occupy suficie n,
space to notice briefly the communication
which appeared on the subject yesterday.
We regret that our friend has so far
yielded to very bad custom as to intro
duce bis argument by personal slur in
tended to prejudice the case of his oppo
nent.-
Now what we claim for ourself, and for
every other man. is, the right to exercise
the mental and moral faculties with which
our Creator has endowed US and we fail
to see any Popery, big OF little. in that
position. What the Pope claims on tbe
contrary, is the right to dictate the senti-
ments and opinions Of mankind, and 10
restrain the expression of any, inconsist.
ent with his views.
10 this view of TIE CASE we see no force
in the contrast drawn by our friend be
tween the Pope at Rome and the little
Pope of Keokuk. The fact that the for
mer represents COO, 600, 900 Of followers
does not logically enti.le him to keep my
conscience. or control, my opinions, or
those of any other man, else it follows
that Mahomet, the leader Of millions, vas
entitled to impose bis faith on mankind at
the point OF the sword and the Devil
himself who has heIargest number of fol.
lowers on earth should therefore hsve a
better right to impose his opinions on
mankind than any of the Popes. small or
great.
Of the two propositions of our Rev.
friend laid down as universally admitted
BY logicians. the first is clearly erroneous,
and the second is disregarded in his sub.e.
qacnt argument. But We have not space
to enter into criticism Of bis logical for
mularies. nor into an exposure Of the IL
logical sophistries which he tacks ON
them "a nA
He comedies and even boasts that the
Pope insists on and maintains all the
claims and professions, 10 power and
rights, put forth by his predecessors ii
.ormer ages. What those pretension.
were. the history Of Europe, involved in
bloody wars for many ceu,aries to uphold
Or resist them, most painfully attests. Foi
. thousand years Italian priests have
ssrivsn BY all the arts OF policy and priest,
craft to subdue all governnen.s aud al
people under the domination of Popisl
power. Wars we're wsged and massacre,
were instigated to this end. A crusade o
religious and warlike fervor was proclaim
ed BY the Pope for the extermination Of
. an entire people in the South Of France
who claimed the common rights Of con
science; the instigators and perpetrators o
the terrible massacre of st. Bartholomew
were specially honored BY the Pope; END
the 6Fes Of the inquisition which raget
through Catholic Europe in . vain sffor
toexterminate BY the flames oil who claim
Cd the rights OF eonscicnce or of fres
opioiou, witness to the world how the ia
fsllibls asd unohangeabls Head Of the
nonish church regards these fandansst&
prisUpIes Of civil and religioas libesty
Ssd hes - would nov tseat DIR advo
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-02-23

EF There was = grand fitness in the
celebration Of the fall Of Charleston COM
ing upon the celebration of the birthday
of Washington. By the sword is the
Government being preserved which
Washington's sword made. and the patri-
otism and daring of the sires of the Rev
olution find their counterpart in the pa
triotism and valor OF the men of the pres
ent. As we cherish the memory And
deeds of Washington, SO We cherish the
free institutions of his founding, and as
they survived foreign arms, so will they
outlive the storms of intestine strife.
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r0oW 1okks Feb. 2z.
The Times Wsshinssoa corsspoadsa
says: u
The fears Of some timorous persons tha
Lee viii - Abls 70 prscspitats himself o.
Shernaa and aaitsd With Beaureeard b
able o-eheck the advance ofihat General
are not shared by either the Govefnmen
or e ensibls men here. Thsss psssous for
get that Grant and bis army will have
something to say on that issue. Lee i
closely observed By Grant on every point
and the first intimstion be gives Of a 10
tention to sishdraw from Richmond vii
be the signal for tiger spring By Genera
Grant.
General Grant is.perfectly cognizaut Of
every move on the part Of his adxersary
BY deserters from Lees lines, Who arrive
at the rate Of 100 per day.
A distinguished military man Ito day
pointed out that the present situation Of
Lee is precisely analogous to that Of Ma
poleon in 1914, when France Vas invaded
BY the Allies. Notwithstanding that be
lavished ell the resources Of his ihcom-
parable genius TO resist the advance, be
was pushed and pressed upon By the con-
verging forces Of his opponent and was
finally compelled to capiislats in his own
capital.
The indications are that Sherman 10
pushing bis triumphant columns stfaight
on Raisigh, which point be will reach
early next week. He writes privately that
the people Of tbe old North State are pre-
pared TO hail the advent Of Bis army and
promptly wheel the State into the Union.
6ince the fall Of Charleston, Whining.
ton sod Aobiie are the only two points
remaining Of the numerous important sea
ports formerly under rebel rule. Both
are doomed to fall, if not already 10 our
possession. Powerful expsdilionary forces
are moving against both points.
The Worlds Washington special says:
Gov Morgan. In reply to solicitations from
influential friends to accept the position
Of Secretary Of the Treasury, yesterday
declined it. thus 6oally set
ting ail doubts in the matter, 50 far a. be
IL concerned.
New England is still opposing the pres
sure from the West in favor Of McCul.
|cugh.
The Tribuns's Washington special
ssys: There have heen rrmoIs all day of
The evacuation of Wilmington, but there
are no positive facts about it. At . late
hour tonight it Is hoxever known that
Immediately after the fell Of Fort FISHER
The city was Partially evacuated, aud il
Is believed the entire force in tha. vicini-
~ viii at once join Bsauregard and en-
deavor to check Sherman. If not evacu-
lted on Sunday il will bs invested before
the week is out.
A high official to-day expressed the
opinion that Lee can't remain thirty days
more At Richmond. He must attack
Grant and raise the siege, or fall back to
Lynchburg, the only line Of retreat now
|eft open.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-02-23
Report From Gen. Gilmore
and Admiral Porter.
THE NEW SECRETARY OF TIN
TRDASURY.
GgM CResks AND KELLY CAPTURED.
WHAT RICHMOND PAPERSSAY.

Fort Anderson Captured-AdvAnee on
Wilmington.
Baltimore, Feb. g.
Fort Anderson was captured Sunday BY
Gen. S.ho6eld and Admiral Porter Most
OF the garrison escaped towrrds Whining
ton. All the guns were left in good con-
dition.
The army was following towards Will
mington, accompanied by tive monitors,
and It was Ipscted by the messenger that
Wilmington would be in our possession on
MondaY.
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DOUBLE ENTRY BOOK-KEEP-


~ fNG.-1 shall orgarfze q Class in Double Fntry
Bookkeeping on Tfurs4fy evening F~'rsary 3ad.
~ ei0ek al staHnus Hall, * ssa ad johnson
streets.
Ths class IL designed to t gentleman Of fair eirca-
tion aad business Qualifications for tie atve trtie, of
commercial accountant No prsviosr- know iedse Of
Doub!e Eltry Bcck-keepiag & rrgp rid.
Txentyiour lessons III be sisen from ~ to o'clock
each evening and everything arnshe1 eft pens aud
lux Terms Sc half pVn delivery of the bp0ks si half
At ths close q y Lessons ". III. CUREfSS.
We the unierigned having token oor1rse ef lessons
in b5abie Entfy Bookkeeping under " il. Snrtiss
taks this mett od oi tesyiag satisfaction With his
laod- Of tea hing ard cordi y recommend s classes
al vho aesire acquire prsct.eai kEoE ledge of
counts:
g H. Johnston Henry IT Tay or,
Sanford hazey. j. r. hubbard,
]. 5. L0-kvood, 4. W. Norris,
c. Bronson, j. II. tniry,
w. T. Harrison, &. krtak,
Layd Young fsaac BIO
h4rnsy h0sard, sam. :. II st ic
H. E Booth, Joan Heale
febesdit
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From Riehmend Papers.


Washing gton, Feb. %.
Speaking of the evacuation of Colum
biz, the Richmond Sentinel Of the Goth
says:
. IL il said th4t some Of our .engrossed
treasury note paper fell into the hands ol
the Yankees, and Also > considerable
quantity Of medical stores.
We have no particulars Of these losses
as the official dispatches Of the fall ol
Chsrleston wss conma0icated 70 Presi-
dSuf Davis, and ~ d0aBy ByWBsshsf # VA
ever sent to the War Depafinsnt. which
ahn1nrs 70 b in compiete ignorance u
= u has happened il South Careli0a, ex
cspt from what bits OF information ha.
been picked up on the street.
On Thursday, tho day before the enc
my occupied the city, ten trains we're run
from Columbia TO Chsrleston. twas sup
posed that the effects Of the Treasury
Department we're brought of.
There has been prevalent report tina
the plates for engraving treasury notes
fell into the hands Of the enemy, but lhi.
report is now traced 70 come negroes VIII
escaped from Columbia, and reaching
Kingston. told the story 70 the telegraph
operator, who sent it as authentic ove
the wires to Richmond.
Mr.. 3bhnson, agent sof the Treasury
Department. has communication with th'
authorities here, from Charsosteville. AM
makes no mention Of engravsr's plates.
We understand Grant shows no dispo
sitios 10 assame offensive operations, en-
| hae NithdfaNn from his works this sid
Of Hatcher . ran.
Tho condition Of the roads renders th
success Of any Important novsmsn. ~
dosbtful. The gronnd i now thoronghl
thawsd. and II + almost impassibls &
/ cavalry and artillery, snd exceedingly Al
/ 6ouls for ! mov6uneng q islantsy.
1csthea paaese .say she rebels q
nining ths Ysnkse jor6 II front of p
tsn6sfg. 8. 81 ~ y
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Dills AYprsvsd ~ ths PrssiAsat.
Washisgton, Feb. e.
The President hes approved the bill
sanctioniDg the appointment Of Second
Assistant 0serslery Of War; 70 enlarge
the port Of entry aud delivery for the Dis
trio. Of Phiiadelphia, and to remove tie
U. 9. Arssssl from the city Of St. Louis.
President Lincoln has ordered the pen
itentiary ct Columbos and at Jefferson
City. Mo-, and such other prisons q the
Secretary Of Wsr may designate. for the
confinement Of prisoners under sentence
of court martial shall be deemed and taken
to BE- military prisens.
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.-DEsrRoYED.-Atthe the recent meeting OF
the State Board of the State Bank Of
Iowa, which met at Iowa City on the
18th inst. S37S.000 of their circulation
was destroyed. being about IS per cent
Of the entire circulation.
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E@The Hawkeye says that about three
O'Clock Sunday morning brilliant mete-
or passed over that City, lighting up the
earth with the splendor Of the sun at
MONDAY.
Nelrly all the townshipsin Des Moines
county have filed their quota. They are
still recruiting, however.
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OFFICIAL WAR BULLETIN.
Capture Of chAslssten.

Capture ef chaslsstsns
New York, Feb. 20.
A dispatch from Secretary Stanton to
M>j. Gen. Dix announces the receptio o
of the official report of Maj. Gen. Gil !.
more of the spture of Charleston. His
report is IS follows:
.a Charleston. S. c., Feb. l8,l
via New Yor Feb 81. e
To Mi. Gen. Halleck:
GENERAL: The city of Charleston and
ell hs dsfenses came into our possession
this morning, with about 200 pieces Of
good artillery and . supply Of good am.
mupition.
! The enemy commenced evacuasing ths
works last night, and Maj. Macbeth sur
re1dsred the ci.y TO the troops Of Genera
Schemmelpfening 1t 3 this .. m, At which
time it was oocupied By our forces. Our
advaoce On the Edislo from Bulls Bay
hastened the retreat.
The cotton warehouses. quartermas
stores. railros d bridges aud two ironcladl
were burp,.d BY the enemy. Some yes
ss's 70 fle ship yard were also burned.
Near y all the Inhabitants Remaining be
haD' 4 belong 70 the poorer elasses.
Very respectfully,
4 Q. A. 0IkMoRE,
Commanding.
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sssrssasy Il Is 1rssslIy. =
New York. Feb. 24.

The Tubene eoys r
We understand that the Preejdest, 81.
ter full oonfsssscs with, his. frieuds in
and out Of Congress, hes concluded to 50.
point Hon. Hugh NoCallssgh, of Indi.
ana - Secretary Of ths Treasury. Gov.
Morgan having persisted ia declining the
post. s
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-02-23

~ The Hawkeye learns that Hon. j.
B. Griunell, Member Of Congress from
the 4th District, is quite sick with the
erysipelas at Washington.