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The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-06-23

duu ShlucH tiuCh anu houi stiC opuh-
dant, and quite low, but living keeps up
to the Confederate standard. They
drive away all who come hither, either
to settle or do business, by their exorbi-
tant exactions.
Everything but newspapers, is dear
and these are cheaper than in any
other city in the Union. Rents too are
beyond all reason, and amount to pro-
hibition of attempting to do business
even by the heaviest capitalists. The
people who own the houses and lands
are apparently indisposed to encourage
capitalists, and seem determined to pur-
sue the dog-in-the-manger policy against
all new corners. Some idea may be
formed of the poverty of the people and
their utter helplessness when the fact is
remembered that all the means they pos
sessed was in Confederate scrip, worth
two cents per dollar. In a moment this
became more worthless than blank pa
per and the little wealth they had took
to itself wings and was gone. Depre-
ciated as was this currency still it served
them good purpose, and from all ac-
counts they were not as badly off as one
unacauainted with the facts would nat
urally suppose. 1t is amusing TO hear
men talk about receiving salaries of five
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-06-23

Hotel business is quite brisk, and things
generally have a lively appearance. A
goodmanynew buildings are being erect
ed in the vicinity, and number of enter.
prising capitalists from the North are
opening stores and preparing for bust
ness. On Broad street, where the centre
of traffic has been established since the
fire, considerable trade is done. Here.
too, there is a magnificent theatre, the
new Richmond, built during the war
under the management of Mr.. Ogden, a
fine comedian, where good company
hold forth nightly to very respectable
houses.
The churches, of which the city can
boast many that are truly magnificent
in architectural design and finish. are
thronged every Sunday with devout
worshippers. The ladies are generally
dressed plainly but neatly, and the gen.
tlemen i'm becoming manner. Three
of these edifices stand near the Capitol
grounds, and their tall spires are the
most prominent objects that meet the
eye in the city. Each vies with the
other to get an inch nearer Heaven, and
they all apparently succeed. In one of
these churches, on every Sunday, Gen.
Robert E. Lee may be seen, dressed in a
simple suit of gray without any insignia
of rank. He lives very retired, is never
seen upon the street, and keeps strictly
to the terms of his parole.
The press of Richmond is the most
lively feature in the city. There are four
daily papers, all doing very respectable
business. The Times, edited by Mr..
Pollard, seems to take the lead. They
are all good enough Union papers, but
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-07-12
Trade Convention at Detroit.


Delegates from all the leading cities and
commercial interests in the United States and
British provinces, are in attendance at the
trade convention in this city. Canada is well
represented. and the representatives from that
section are active in their efforts to induce an
extension Of the reciprocity treaty The
Western delegates are here in great force
A powerful protective influence from the New
England and Northern States oppose the re-
newal of the treaty.
The meeting may not be harmonious. but
the proceedings promise to elicit important
facts connected with commerce and industry
The Canadian delegates are favorable to an
extension Of certain canals. in order 10 facil-
tate American commerce. Among those
present are Gov. Yates. of Illinois Gov
Walhridge. of New York and many other in
fiaential Statesmen. JAS Aspinwall Of De-
troit, called the convention to order. Hon.
Hiram Walbridge, of New York, was chosen
President Of the Trade Convention.
Hon. Hannibal Hanlin and Mr.. Walker,
Of Chicago. were chosen Vice Presidents al
large and Vice President was appointed for
each State and the British provinces.
Considerable discomfort exists among the
Chicago delegates as to the action ofthe Con-
vention in confirming each delegation to a
vote
Several Of the Chicago delegates have al
ready left, and il is probable they will all
leave Tomorrow The Convention has ad
Journed till tomorrow.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-07-12
BY TELEGRAPH.
Items from New York.
L 1,

D. S. Osborn, the naval reporter who is
under arrest charged with publishing contra
band news, has been notified by General Dix
that he has approved the finding of the Court
in his case, which was not guilty.
General Hooker has arrived here and re-
ported to the War Department for orders.
The Commercial Washington Special says
Mr. Ford is endeavoring to get Secretary
Stanton to revoke the order prohibiting the
opening of his theater.
The Chronicle this morning denounces Sc
verely Judge Wyley's action in issuing writ
of haters corpus in Mrs Surratt's case.
The Posts special says the Second Regi-
ment of General Hancock Veteran Corps
left this morning for Fredericksburg The
Third Regiment has gone to Springfield, ILL.,
Among the passengers arrived to-day by
the Evening Star from New Orleans were
General j. s. Swift and Mrs. General Banks
and son.
George W Buckley. President Of the
Knights of the Golden Circle, has issued an
executive general order. dated in his place of
confinement. Fort Warren, June 2sth, in
which he suspends the Iaborers of the several
departments Of the Golden Circle Till NAV
|, 1870, when the Congress of the Order will
assemble in Washington with open doors, and
proceed to lay the corner stone of the Saxon
University. All members Of the department
are released from their allegiance to the Or
der. and from all obligations of secrecy per:
tanning to the same. The President makes
lengthy yindieaton of the Order. giving its
origin. rise and progress, and its destiny. 1t
is printed in full in the Times
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-07-12
Southern Virginia.
NEW YORK. Julv IL

The Herald correspondent from Southern
Virginia reports society and industrial affairs
ia that region as still in a very crude condi-
uon. consequent, TO a considerable extent. in
the planters and the freedmen not vet fully
understanding their altered relations. or at
least not recognizing them, aud much annoy
ance Is thereby caused TO the military author
tiles In efforts 10 adjust the difficulties he
tween the respective parties. The paaters
III many eases are disposed to insist on their
authority To punish the negroes for disobedi-
cnce. while numbers of the latter do not vet
realize that freedom does not mean idicness,
and are disposed To desert the plantations.
With regard 10 the LOYALTY to the national
government Of the white Nirginians generally.
our correspondent expresses the opinion that
j; is not OF the genuine type. The people adj
nis that they have been oserpowered and
forced 10 WELD but don't express any regret
for their rebeilioas course They still cling
TO the old semi-civilized idea of ehiyalry. re,
garding labor as dishonorable. and can not
yet understand that q new order of things is
established, under which he who would pros
per must work.
Troops are still being mustered out of ser
vice in the Department Of Virginia, in large
numbers.
Mr.. Benden, Attorney General of Virginia
under Governor Pierpon,, has submitted al
opinion regarding who viii be qualified to ex-
ercise the elective franchise at the approach
ing election IN that State. in which be saws
that all adult white citizens six months resi-
dent in county, who have not held office
under the rebel government, and who are not
excluded by the Presidents amnesty procla-
nation, taking the oath OF allegiance. In
one county of the State a man has offered
himself as candidate for sheriff. who urges
rs Il recommendation in his favor that he
served four years in the rebel army.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-07-12
New YORK, July IL.


The Worlds Washington special says it is
now regarded as quite certain that special
military commission will be instituted in q
short time for the trial of JEFF. Davis on
charge of completely III the assassination of
President Lincoln. The discovery of addi-
tional evidence involving Davis is said to be
the cause of the transfer of his case from a
civil to the military tribunal. In this connec-
ton II may be added that Professor McCul-
Tough, the rebel inventor of way for over
coming certain difficulties supposed to re-
fer to the rebel plot to burn cities as allnded
to in the evidence of the late conspiracy
trial, was brought here to-day and placed in
prison.
OF the confession Of Mrs. Surratt, the Rev
Mr.. Walter says, not repeating the confession,
that as God lives, Mrs. Surratt was inno-
cent Of the murder Of President Lincoln or
of any intent or conspiracy to murder him.
The Herdifs Washington special saws re-
port has been received at the bureau of aban-
doned lands on the subject of outrages com
mitted upon negroes. The report states that
many slaves were hunted, shot down, and left
in the woods while endeavoring TO reach our
lines. This accounts for their bodies being
found there. but since cessation of hostilities
this business has been stopped. There are,
however, still instances of cruelty, but the
majority of the people appear willing to obey
the authority Of the United States
". b. Dole, Commissioner of Indian AT
fairs, has resigned, and Judge d. n Cooley,
OF Iowa, has been appointed to the position.
The Times says the muster-out of General
Wright's provisional corps extinguishes the
Army of the Potomac as an organization.
The Army of the Tennessee is also extinct
The only corps now In existance are the 4,h,
Gen. Wood. just sent to the Department oil
the Gulf; the 18th, General Steele, going to
Texas; the 18th, under A. j. smith is in
Alabama and Mississippi the I'D is garris-
soning North Carolina under Gen. Butler; the
18th is in Virginia, and the 18th fcoloredi
mostly gone TO Texas under Weitze. These
corps are all greatly reduced in numbers.
The 1ribuas's special says that the Freed
mems Bureau have refused to restore to for
mer rebels conhscated and abandoned lands
set apart by the Government for the use Of
freedmen and refugees. and has finally con
cluded TO leave the whole subject to the de-
cision of the courts
Cases Of inhumanity to negroes are con-
stanily reported to General Howard as occur
ring in the interior of toe Southern States
Planters have been known to administer from
one hundred to three hundred lashes TO their
former slaves of both sexes.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-07-12
Kentucky v ana Tennesser Items.
ClNcINNATI. JulY IN.

Nt-NN ENSAI y "UIF IT.
An enthusiastic Union mass meeting was
held at Lexington, Ky, yesterday. Speeches
were made by Mr.. kasson. of Iowa. and Gen.
Blair urgisg the adoption of the Constitu-
tional Amendment.
A special to the Gazette says Gov. Brown
low. of Tennessee, issued proclamation de-
claring the franchise law, the supreme law
of the State Denouncing as rebels those
persons who, under pretense of being cand-
dates for Congress, are advising the people TO
nulhfy the constitution and laws and stirring
up rebellion and sedition.
A Nashville dispatch to the Commercial an
nounces the arrest of Emerson Etheridge. at
Columbus, KY. by command of the President
for delivering incendiary speeches in Ten
nessee.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-07-12

New YORK, July H.
Files Of New Orleans papers. of the 4ih,
contain the following items
1t is said that the late rebel portion of the
Cherokee Indians in northwestern Texas are
in great distress and near starvation. Their
chief, Standwatei, who held commission Of
Brigadier General in the rebel army. has is
sued an appeal to the people of Texas for as
siStance.
Up to the lst Of July l. .4s2 bales of cotton
have been received at Mobile.
The first mail train from Mobile to Mont
gomery since the close of the war left on the
ist inst.
Adviees from Shreveport say that the crops
look well. Freedmen, women and children.
were still flocking into the town, and many
were engaging themselves to the planters.
Cotton Is arriving there slowly by spectators.
The river was rising with prospect ofgiv-
ing navigation for months Seventeen steam
boats had arrived in week with full freight
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-07-12
From New Orleans.
New YORK. July IL.

NKW oBK, July II.
The steamship Evening Star, from New
Orleans, 4th inst, arrived at this port at an
early honr this morning.
Gen. Sheridan had issued an order notify
ing refugees from Texas that United States
troops were now in possession of that State
and that they can return home with secumty
and resume possession of their property. The
order also notifies the people of Texas that
no Home Guards or armed bands for selfpro-
lection will be permitted in the State, as the
military force of the United States will be auf-
fcient to protect their persons and property.
All acts of the governor and legislature of
Texas, since the passage of the ordinance of
secession are declared illegitimate.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-07-12
From San Salvador.
New lnRK. July IL,

NEW ORk, july III.
Adyices from San Salvador state that the
Government has Withdrawn the exchequer Of
DR.. Bernhard Consul of Prussia at San Mig
uel and forbidden him to return to the Re
public. Dr. Bernhard was implicated in the
recent rebellion, and had already fed from
the country.
President Dumas has issued an address to
the army thanking it for its prompt and
efficient services in suppressing the rebellion.
Passport regulations WILL for the present,
be strictly maintained in San Salvador
\ strong public feeling exists against Gen.
Barnas. who is viewed as the chief instigator
of the recent rebellion.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-07-12

LET PrpPy BE ATTACHED To An EwE!-
In the course of some conversation in relation
to dogs, Governor Anderson, of Ohio, rela-
ted Texan practice in training dogs with
sheep pup is taken from its mother be-
fore its eyes are opened, and put with an etee
to suekle After few times the eve be-
comes reconciled to the pup, which follows
her like lamb, grows up and remains with
the aock, and no wolf, man, or strange dog
can come near the sheep, and the dog viii
bring the flock to the fold regularly at half
past seven O clock in the evening, if you hab-
.itually feed him at that hour.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-07-12
Auprros's oFFIcx. Iowa.

Dks MONIES July 9th, 1865. I
1t hereby certified that the 2lst day of June 1865
sworn statement filed in this Office showing the
condition of the THAMES FIRE Insurance. COM
PANY located at Norwich in the State Connecticut
the 1st day OF January A. D. 1865 accordance with
the provisions c Act OF the GeneraLAssembv of the
State of Iowa, entitled AN Act in relation Insurance
Companies, approved January 2stl, 1857 and an Act
amendatory thereto approved February 9Th 1855 and
Act in relation TO Life Insurance Companies approved
March 18th, 1867 tia. said statement shows that said
Company possessed Of the requisite OF capital
and invested as required by law.
Authority is therefore given to the above named Com
pany transact their appropriate Of Insurance
in this State in accordance with the laws thereof until
the 3lst day of January A d. One Thousand sht Hun
dred and Sixty-eix.
~ In testimony whereof have hereunto set
l. s. my hand and affixed nay seal of office the day
~ and year first above written.
jyl2d1w JN0- A. ELLIOTT, Auditor Of State.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-07-12

CINCINNATI, July IL.

CINCINNATI, July II.
During the last few days thirty persons in
the eastern portion of the city, and nine in
Newport, Kentucky, we're poisoned by eating
cheese. None of the cases proved fatal
The newspapers publish details of the muir
der of a woman and child. by three robbers,
near London, Madison county, Ohio, last
week
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-07-12
From Wilmington.

New YORK, July II.
The Wilmington Herald calls attention to
the fact that notwithstanding advertisements
for laborers are kept in its columns day after
day, but one or two have responded, while
crowds of men, black and white, are seen
lea6ng about the streets. It suggests if gra-
tuitous rations were stopped there would be
less trouble in finding laborers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-07-12
GUARDIANS SALE.

NJ 0TICR Il hereby given that in pursuance Of an
IN der Of the County Court Of Lee Co, Io%s /, Anna
Bower. Guardian of Lucy M Worthington, Eliza T.
Worthington and Edward 8. Worthngton minors, will
offer public sale in front of the Office OF the Clerk of
the District Court Of Lee county, Iowa. at Keokuk,
Saturday, the 12h day Of August, 1865 between the
hours OF o'clock IN and o'clock m, CONNIE ncine
At O'Clock Of said day, the right title and interest
Of said minors in and to the following real estate in Lee
county, Iowa. viz Lot number four in block humber
nnety-six ool, in the'city Of Ke9kuk
ANNA e BOWER
jy11-d4w Guardian, &C, as above stated.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-07-12
Vessels Sold.
WASHINGTON. July II.

ASHINGTUN, July II.
Several vessels lately attached to the East
Gulf Squadron were sold at Key West on the
28th of June; among them the notorious
yacht Wanderer. The squadron is rapidly
being reduced to small compliment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-07-12
STATE OF CONNECTICUT ,
fs.,,.,fsx ~ "a, os..go-, =.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT
Cbusafy ef -Nssc Loaies,
Amos W Prentice, President, aud q. p. whitteanre.
Secretary, Of the Th Fire Insurance Company
Norwich being severay aud duly sworn oppose and 81
and each for hms says that The foregoing true
fall ami ~ the affairs Of the said
Corporation ant that they the above named officers
thereof ami that part Of the capital or earnings
said Compsry has been deposited in any State or Terri
tory security tor Losses therein.
AMgS W. PRENTICE President
u. n. WHITTEMURE, secreta-y
Subscribed and to before me by the above named
A. Prentice, President, and b b. Whttemore secre-
tary this l4th day Of June, A. u 1865.
W. S. BREWER
Clerk Of the Superior Court OF New London Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-07-12
From Richnaond.
NEW YoaK, July IL.

The Richmond Whig says in six counties.
through which our informant passed. there
were but nine negroes at work in the fields.
but county court houses and villages were full
of them. The negro men seem to be desert.
ing their wives, who with their children are
left burden upon the farmers.
The corn crop is small but good, and oats
are rank and going to waste. The wheat is !
good crop.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-07-12
The Seven-Thirty Loan.

PHILADELPHIA, July II.
Jay Cooke reports subscription to the 7-30
loan to-day to be $5, log, 400 The number
of individual subscriptions were s,57S.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-07-12
From LOuisyille.

LOUISVILLE, July II.
Philip Speed, Collector Of Internal Reve-
nue., assailed while going homeward Saturday
evening about II clock, by three men in the
garb Of soldiers. one whereof with boulder
knocked out several of his teeth, inAicting :
serious wound, is doing well.
Mr Speed thinks thsir purpose was Of rob
49, him.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-07-12
Nsp advertisements.

vN0R 6ALE-A nice Cottage Frame Dwelling House
with rooms, good cellar, cistern, wood house and
located in good neighborhood, Morgan street be-
tween Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets Keokuk these
improvements cost $500 The house s nearly new
Price 5000 cash. Title good or sale. Enquir. Of
ty12 II. B. TEN-EYCK
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-07-12


UNITED pRESBYTERIAE- Fifth street, between
Mian aud RIondeau~ Services ever, sabbath st IL
and 7 Il p. IN. sunday SchoolpAa q. IN.
JANIS BROWN, Pastor.
-fIRsT PRgSBYTERIAN-Corner High and Fourth
streets Services every Sabbath at II and " n.
Sunday School a. m. 4. j. GILLETTE Pastor.
UNITARIAN cHURCH-Corner High knd Fourth
streets. Services every Sabbath at IL a. Sunday
School a. m. r. HAssAIL, Pastor.
CHATHAM SQUARE N. E. eHURCH--Corner Of Sew
euth and Morgan Preaching every sabbath at
II a. and u Sabbath School at =. m. Public
Prayer Meeting on Wednesday evenings
3. I'll. WARIss, PASTOR.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-Third street. between
Concert and High Services every Sabbath at II m.
and D. IN. sabbath School 9b< a m.
1T WEsforER, Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Hi street. betwesn
Pfth and sixth. Services every Sabbath Ut II -
An M Sabbath School at e45 Prayer no<9nG
on Wednesday evenings GsoReE THscHtR fAstsr.3
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-07-12

aeA-The copperheads proclaim their ap-
proyal OF the recon isruction policy Of Presi
dent Johnson so far as It. excludes the loyal
colored people from the right of suffrage.
But if he would in addition, re-establish
slavery and restore the leading traitors to
power, unwhipt of justice and remit the coun-
try forthwith to the control of JEFF Davis 4
Co., with the ''Union as it was they would
shout praise to Johnson.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-07-12
Seward and Stanton.

A statement is going the rounds. originated
by sensation Sunday Journal in New York,
that Mr. Stanton is to leave the Cabinet bv
his own desire, and viii be succeeded by
Preston King, whose appointment is made
proper BY the fact that Secretary Seward has
expressed d desire 10 be reliyed OF his port
folio
We are ;.5le 20 state, upon the best author
ity. tha here is 10 foundation III truth for
this rug.or. Ar. Stanton enjoys the perfect
aad unlimited confidence of the President.
No member Of The Government is stronger in
his position lie has not expressed deter
minaton to yacste his post; nor is there any
desire that he should do so. save among those
whose schemes have been baffled by the un-
fiinehing integrity and patriotic straightfor-
waFdness with which he has discharged the
duties Of the War Office.
Mr. Seward, physically weakened by his
terrible injuries from accident, and from at
tempted murder, and suffering from the ago
nies of such dispensation as seldom aceumu-
late upon the head of any man, would consult
his own desires and personal comfort were he
to Withdraw at once from public life. and seek,
in calm retirement. sweetened by the admiring
regard and gratitude Of his countrymen. the
repose which he SO greatly needs, after his
long and exhausting career of service. This
fact is not unknown TO President johnson,
but he has expressed an earnest wish that Mr.
Seward shall not deprive himself or the coun-
try of the benefits of his profound knowledge
and his splendid craftsmanship. In obedience
to the dictates of lofty patriotism, the Secre-
tarv consents to forego the qualification of his
own wishes. Those who are building hopes
of personal agrandizement upon the antieipa-
ton that either Mr.. Stantcn or Mr. Seward
will leave the Cabinet, are likely to suffer a
disappointment which win be very gratifying
to the people of the eountry.-4tbaag Journal.