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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-02
WasH1xnrnx Nox

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 4
Up to 4 o'clock to-day, only ,thir,y-fye
members of Congress have reported them
selves.
Two members Of the Canadian Parliament,
Messrs. Gait and Scott, arrived here to-day,
to be present at the opening of Congress,
1t is understood that Adin;ant General
Thomas will sooa % relieved from the army.
Gen. Townsend win probably succeed liim
A proposition emanating from Washington,
is being made to National Banks throughout
the country, for subscriptions for the purpose
of securing an amendment by Congress 10 the
National banking law, by which loss Of circu-
lation shall accrue to the banks instead Of the
sGoyeFnment When neeessays, The proper
committee in Congress will probably secure
i..a passage without the pecuniary influences
thus invested.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-02

CINtINNATI, Dec. ].
Judge c. W. Searle. one Of the oldest
Judges in the State, died at GAINESVILLE this
tThe remains Of GEM Simon Kefton, the
pioneer, were reinterred at Urbana, Ohio,
yesterday. The ceremonies were witnessed
BY large number of citizens from oil parts
OF the State.
An old building corner Of Pike and Pearl
streets, fell last night, killing two men.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-02
.hTfUT-slH gHvTs TWTTTTTNs
Items from Washtngton.
Especial to n. 7. Times
WAsniNCrOy, Nov

sasa WAsnfsgToy, Nov. 80. g
The report Of the Secretary Of " OF Is read,
for delivery. 1t will satisfy the cooasry TIM,
| the same yigor acharcterizes that Department,
in reducing the army to peace footing
which marked its action in the prosecution
of the war. On the first Of May last, we had
lin field sua hSspials,s over owea million Eve
hundred and three men. This has already
been redncedto one handIed md d1Nv6nty- FIVE
thousap1 and The pro- r sQlnetionis still
going ~ ~ he Ar q Jply hAxE the
tarmy = - ef = slasd M -
peace 2 1e5s Essf ~ s6hs5si ~
lions ddQ1l&DS only for this year ~
A htokeome three huAdfea Soneral = :
cers, ~ ben ustered out is ready, but as
CongselnslGB not allowed general slEaas. .1ey
addtg2 pey ssI tAs asis q tseis benz
given to remedy this Injustice !, ~.xra4
lspeAlw New Yesk M~aldl
The New York delegation are inclined to
press Henry j. Raymond, for chairmanahip
of the ways and means committee, in place Of
Thad Stevens, the late incumbent, 5ffRs
| No opposition is yet manifested I'd Mr. Col
fax for speaker, and bat little toward Nc
Pherson for clerk. ss
Arrival of Southern politicians have been
quite numerous to-day. They disavow the
obnoxious sentiment of Southern speakers and
conversions, and will be content 70 take What
they can get in reconstructiou. They con-
fine themselves to the prosecution Of their
pardon claims in person, and do not propose
TO talk politics till they can do it without da-
msgsng friends, who are most disposed to
help them.
Mr.. Chasncey N. Depcw, the newly appoin-
ted minister to Japan. has notified the State
Department that he viii be in Warrington
shortly. and requests that much time to de-
eide whether TO accept or decline the ap.
polntment- His final answer will probably
depend upon the action Of his friends, Who
are pushing him for the New York collector
ship.
From recent returns received at the Indian
Bureau, the various tribes of the United
States are estimated to represent collective
of 307, 500 souls, of which number 5,4O0 are
known 10 have served In the federal service
during the late war. revrx-v
tspeci- to NeH York Iribune.J
The property at Point Lookout, has been
secured for the temporary asylum for dis
abled soldiers and sailors. Congress will be
asked at the opening of the session, to donate
TO colleges at that point, for the purpose. and
an appeal will be made to the liberal Citizens
ot the country for means to pay for the land.
General Grant is in favor of having the
asylum established there, and thinks the fact
OF Point Lookout having been used Ms water
ing place before the war, q sufficient reply TO
the-spspielon of its unhealthiness.
Especial TO View York World.
\ statement Of the public debt for Novem-
Der, will be published tomorrow 1t com
pares favorably with that OF last October.
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a collision took place here last night be-
tween party of State militia. searching fer
arms among freedmen, and a squad ofnegroes
assisted By some colored soldiers. Several
OF the militia were wounded. one severely.
Large numbers Of muskets, ammunition, &c.
found, were taken fromsthe negroes. -
A freight train on the Mississippi Central
Railroad ran of the track, smashing eight
cars. No one severely injured.
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WAR and Defense Fund"
A uditing Commissionsres Final Notice.

signrd Cssssisssner G,r auditing claims upon the
above fund .aninsyhs este Of Iosa, will be at he
Rurts House ~ davenport Wednesday the 18th Of
Nas&nber; - tAa Of the Adiutant General 1t Cin
ton on aosh 81 November: At the Barrett
n uss N Basmnasons hoHhSs sna Ast 81 hscsmber
st the rerng House in Keokuk on Tuesday the sth of
Dscpnser and shmesft hts ufire IN nss Mrines
IN the Ssh sf 1apuarxs Lich time 4Nd C0snnis
sicn viii agoee . sbie All ssssn6 hot5fnx eanA Of
AAsfacsrr ar6 thsnEss l1llaeA tos peeos1t
tA.n for settlement, together utA - psosfs
Required by stssuts before the 1T u January, H.
dsc3d2Asw11gg sa-sg JOIN - sReWHt,9s0.
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New YoRK. Dec. I

The Posts Washington special states that
the printing Of the war report viii be
finished o-morrow afternoon. The report Of
the comptroller of the currency will also be
ready tomorrow, and present stror.g argu.
ments in favor of a contraction Of the cur
reney. =
Tie Chronicle to day announces authorita.
lively that General Grant win not 60 further
South than Charleston during his present
trip.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-02

os Friday, the let inst at 2o'clock A. JoaS GEoso
infsnts~npf IHN nd , ~ Aghea Kiedaiseb, q n 3
mcfaB Asd ii Aayss a ~ ~ = %asEA AE - ~
Funeral to-day saturday the ID D~cember) at 10 An
from the ideaes Of the strees hetweea
Twelfth and Thirteenth friesds Of the fau.t are -
ssited 10 attend
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-02

We call attention to communication from
New Orleans to the Chicago R1ps61icsn,
published on the second page Of our paper
this morning. ThS SsAstss - sig6ikcAuk, and
tell thsiro~n story, end the loysa public nsy
be sure that Southern rebels lack ptIy q
power, but not the will, to revolutioniss tie
republic even nov.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-02
New Advertisements. A

IST OF LETTERS REMAINING In
- the Post OMes, NJ Keetrk, on the End day cf
December, 1854
HATo ostain any oftheseletters the applicants
callSsr e6ssvssasd tsssv, give Of hs list,
.pay one cent for adv erti.lng.
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NEw YoRE. Dec. !.

NV YORK. Dec. ].
.rosg Of sS:sS;s tS
York to the insurrectionary Sts1ss FROM Sep
tember 26th 1865, TO December lst, are as
follows: sporting powder, 259, ,;sa9 pouuds,
blasting powder, 7,945, pounds; shot, 1,641,
0a8 pounds; percnssion caps, n 806, ,984,
cartridges, IA 400; gsns, 40, pistols, ,s2os
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-02
International Council and Banquet.

ToRoNTo, c. W., Nov. 30
The board of trade tonight resolvedto hold
a great international council and banquet at
an early day, in furtherancc OF the reciprocity
treaty and the Georgian Bay canal.
Aanexatdon. clubs are rising up all over
Lower Cauads.
The French Canadian organs wage fierce
war upon British do4,natioa
demonstrations with rockets and fiue arms.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-02
Mum her OF FenAans IN Canada.

NEW YORK. Dee. !.
The eHerald . Joromo correspbrdant says
the number of Fen7ans enrolled and row drsl.
ling in Canada is stated to be nearly -. 900.
Of whom nearly one-half are said 10 bd already
armed ~ -.
CoSsrSrTIoN.-We know Of hundreds of
cases where psssons were saFpesesi tb be suf.
fering under that fatal disease, who have be-
come perfectly al aud rebaa frcu Ne aee. Of
Speefg Saniburg por wine. Many times
people for years waste and AT las, die from dis.
eases of yhs ks<hsys erglAnelss , hen aIey WEIR
suppcsed 70 have. and were Treated Tor con
SUMPTION A long continued aaectioh of the
kidneys. however, NAV eventually rtsult in
consumption III be Sambatg port swiAe used
alope. or taken with a fresh rsw egg, ors new.
miM, chiiy, has been found 70 be al ekcellent
remedy. and has the reputation, i, some
places, NJ rendering perfect cure for con
SUMPTION To be had ofd<uGg-sas. = Nodica
Times: y ss~F q VIZ
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-02


-Tas 'WxsussspoM Dec,l.
There are now probably one hundred mem
bers ofthe Houseof Reppaaentatiyes in Wash
'if,gton,s with several from the late insurrec.
tion9y.sSsatss Excepting the credentials "A
members elect from Tanosse and Virginia,
mona have been received from the South. Ii
is.noe pf6babFe that others will reach here
from the late .insurnnstiuaa7 States before
Mo.1ay. . Among other causes, ia the DE-
rangedtondition Of the mails and the ccnse-
qaent delay IN gsthering the ofYlcial returns a
the election and time required to send the
crsdsotialst TO sWashineton.x So il does. NJ
nov sppesr that on the meeting Of the House
on. Monday, any difficulty csn ot enr in the ad-
mission Of members from Scathern States,
and this i the general opinion Of the mem
bers now in Washington.
Ths members from Ohio, bold private
meeting TO agree as to what candidates they
will support for officers Of the House, 50 as to
act understaaknely snSoRg thense4ves at the
general caucns TO be held to morrow night.
Judge Wsrmouth, of Louisiana, is here q
? delegate rom Louisiana On the day Of
the election in that State, il will be reccol-
lected thaa irregular polls were opened. al
which both rvhites and blacks voted. The
Judge naiutnins IA thSoFy Tint By the rebel-
lion Louisiaaa nolapscA - q territorial condi-
tion, and tkis u tAo b1Sly q anhirk ~ will
present himself "A 4 delegate.
Hon. Charles d. Poston, Who last year fep-
resented Arizonia, is here, distributing among
Congressman an address to the people Of the
territory, in which be states that perfidious
plot was hatched by Gov Goodwin. to defeat
him and elect himself
! An order has been issued to-day discontipu
ing the Old Capitol Prison.
Special orders have Just been promulgated.
giving the name of 14s officers OF the veteran
reserve corps, who have been relieved from
duty in the department and ordered TO their
homes, reTsrting themselves by letter 10 the
Adjutsnt General Of the armY.
! Official information received here, repre-
sents that there will be great suffering in Ala.
bama, during the present winter. owing to the
small corn and grain crops-<he result OF the
want Of necessary labor and severe drouth.
1which case prevailed over most of lands Of
Stale. itis Estimated that there are 10 iess
than 2o,Oo0 persons, both black and white.
who ppst Re fvrpisaed With food, uutil they
can psise il Tor themselves.
The freedmen 8 Bureau, however is under
Instructions from the Secretary OF War, taking
the necessary steps to relieve these people as
Tar as possible at an early day.
1t IS stated that the Treasury has now on
hand In coin $11 ,7l3.0 and in currency
$50; $4,000. There is At present outstanding
So, 545 900 Of old certificates, $50. .sIs .Op0 Of
new certificates, and $5l 900 900 of coin Ger
tihcates.
Il lie var and navy departments there is a
REDUCTION of over Sli ,060, 900 in November,
as compared with that Of November, 1864.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-02
GAMUnT CLAIM.

Ts011UN, fl61, and Jute Chain "a efe6t
~ veRss1y. nae HACf0AY,
1879 u - o0ooA
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-02
The se.thern B@AEraaAsa - Drssil.
New YORx, Dec. /.

/, New YoaK, Dec. /.
Z Further advices from Rio ,J.neiro state
that Col. Wood and party, Who vent TO Brazil
TO negotiate for lands for some six hundred
Southern planters, had met With an .enthusi-
astic reception. The President promises all
aid in The furtherance Of the project,
The Paraguayns are sara to have Withdrawn
their batteries from the lower Panama river.
Il The irya clsA Ppxa ailsd from yMeate-
viedo, Oct 10th, to join the Brazilian squad
ron in the Panama.
y 5000 bales ot cotton had arrived at SANTOS
in October lla4s At4kH Ill tEtII
n The President Of Panama is carrying out
the project of steam nAsieation Of the L raguay
and to the Cortins river
Six steamers, recently employed in the
United States, are at Rio Jaffefro for sale.
with no purchasers.
The United States cutter Lookout returned
to Rio Oct 25th.s tlA& Ill a4F8Rsa a4ss
The gunboats Inspic, Britannia and
Shaurnut, were At Bio Not. 4th.
\ The Brazilians are much elated at the
establishment ofa line steamers to the United
States
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-02
Z NJ CAIRe. Nov. 30.

= - A4 IA OAtNpf wv UV. !
Guerrilla Qnantrell was here to-day, en-
route to Washington, seeking pardon. :
Gov. Sharkey passed through here to-day
Tor sSA1siagsonss Sssssss sst9ssssAS &.
! Memphis cotepn, dsllet 4D(ss50e for mid
ding; 51@62c for fair. Stock on hand. 3d.
600 bales. Receipts exceed shipments.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-02
Preparing for the Cheiers.

SEw YoRK, Dec. !.
The Times Havana letter of Nov. I'D says
authorities called for . loan of one hundred
thousand dollars to make necessary prepsra
tipns ror cholera at Havana
fornidAbiebznds OF robbers have been re-
Gently dispersed on the Island
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-02
Various Items vita New York.

New YORK, Dec. .
4 Washington special to the Commercial
says intelligence from Wsrenton states TINT
three or four of the soldiers injured by the ac.
cident on Wednesday cannot recover. Tas
rest are doing well, being kindly provided
for hg II e.liesLs-
AInong the latest arrivals of congressman
ere Brown, of No.: Washbure and Conkl;n.
0. New York.
Coissx wilt undoubtedly be reelected
Speaker. f @
Hons. A. r. Gait and r. s. Scott. mem
bers Of the Canadian government. whose sr-
rival Lere has already been announced, are
endeavorisg % segoiisfs seciprocl tariff du-
ties and neutral trade egnlahons. 10 90 into
effect after the abrogaiion of the reciprocity
treaty in March next. This is Mr.. Galts sec.
ir.g come m diy Az; sRer 4he aa;nnrnmsn,
of the Detroit convention in which he took
very prominent part. As he is one of the
leading members ofthe canadian govern- -,ant.
ne probably sneaks from sutLsri,,, aud what
ever be and h,s eai.esgue stipulate and agree
~ ar sucSetlip 0btaiAine tih be asknowl-
edged by the government which they repre-
scut.
a eresident Johnson lcttes to Gov Hidden
drsappoints those who had hoped that he
would inss. on the admission OF Southern
metubers Of Congress- as itsshowsth he Will
insist Oh an hottest compliance ~i,h ,heterns
of his policy.
Republican members of Congress already
here show in conversation that they believe
the President has undergone decided change
in his feelingsaevardstAe tAes SnetS apsl ,aends
to apnly the brakes. 4 day or two since he
expressed himself much dissatisfied with
North Carolina for defeating w. H. Holden,
for Governor Against his known and declared
wishes. Holden will probably remain as
Provisional Governor for many months 10
come. sN
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-02

NEW YoRK, uec. /.
Gold closed at 1887
Inc fl1press says 1t IS understood tha. gov
eminent was selling gold to-day
ne Nes Oil Land company efgarized
to-day. with Galusha A Grow. OF Penn. a.
rrcsidensi I. \. culver, Vice PA 4esident:
', q. Trough Secretary and A. f. Brooks,
Tresusurer
The following are directors
c. K hanson, Of Boston; S. D4ane. of
Providence: s. A. Culver. of New York: Au-
gustus Erank, Of Warsaw, New u prk: J..
Douglass. of MeadYiile. Pennsylvahia: b.
Bradley. pittsbrrY- j. l.. Wilson. of cincin-
matt: F. Stanfeld. ~f North Bend. Indiana:
J. H. Bowen. Of Chicago. Geo. II. Rice. Of
st. Louis.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-02
JIsnAsse Arrivins---A ca.e...

fs WAsHINorcNs Dec. J.
So fhr, sbout seveuty:hve members Of thu
neaee AFRsprosentatives have arrived II
Wo1hinon. - 4
a 8aens Of the Republican membsra 4
CoaGEed1 = called for sS-norrow nigh, =
1slset didats fpe ~ 6psakership md
AN& zl-2.s Isax<k eAtsagx,
New YoRK, Dec l.
OnH 1nno1 - cloaad = alns
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-02
New YoRK, Dec. /.

MI s, new YORK, Dec. ].
The alleged Barney Fabrian Custom House
faud case came up At the Tombs Police
Court this morning, and was adjourned TIL
"Wednesday. Mr.. Holmes, in behalf Of the
defense, stated he could not see the Object in
bringing the prisoners before both the State
bonds under which Barney, fabrian and
Chalcey we're placed have been increased to
SlS, 800 each. - A1
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FaAxKLIN. Pa. Dec. l.

FaANKLtS, Pa, Dec. !.
John simpson, who Was charged with the
killing of McEntre, has been acquitted, the
jury having sendered verdict of justi6able
homicide. Both parties were from Roches-
ter. 4. Y.
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MOBILE. Ala, DEC. |.
The Mossle Times has reLable information
ih at four thonsand ha1es VI GOseYanneit cotton
was destroyed by fire at Columbus. Miss. on
the 18th. Work Of al incendlary. Loss one
million dollars SIS
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4 CHOICE stock of nice and seasonable
N Goods In store, TO which additions are regn.
Is-ly made from the hest selected and best tought
stock of New York and Philxsephia Old fffeDds ard
customers ili continue call and ths ynb-
lie are examine the being assursd the
Goods were purchased under the most favorable con
tion of market this and H he Ecid at rrry
sncl prpft. The assortment Of
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-02

OUR FOREIGN AFFAIRS SATYgFAC C
TORY.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-03-20
4 SPLENDID Residence for Sale.

1 !. 4 Il 9 y GENTFEL TWO STORY
1 Bsiek Dwelling. containing u rooms. Gtisst--
tesi.ea paairy. shi cupboaid. bathroom and " .~.
rcurf canfa cellar under the cutirr tlvt'tf
Il feet seeoaa ~ feet. An elega>i hall largo AID
spacious connecting with all ~ the rfihrlfAl r,t.s
on thc irsf h"or. Two magnificent parl5fs. cosfr,t
III rs sdiAg docrs-cach ID peadcnt ~ ft.. r'Ir.
Dining roau. bathroom, kitchen, pantry ana iaet
ha finished IN oak. The n floor has bcan.i...I
rooms. besides clothes Qfe~scsarrsfred in sal .e- ,
: ne N-each room opening directly Into tie ha IT,.
Alto has one ilrye room suitable storage dr,a.
cutiie-. ST, and TWO finished bedrooms. AZ Il ST M
.airs .eais from upper hall 10 back bali %. IN !
iinrr fren thence TO kitchen. cellar AMI yarf MI
Nd brick cisierns in the yard with filter asiacit
aad a superior Aiti-Fretziig Pump. \ i,x.. q.
Is Us, - ne ee.'a' - raise the water 10 aiasS .
tie H,ie and nom thence il Is distributed 10 !. .
s'repii- rooms. bathroom, Kitchen, Sc waste ,,,
crrr'tti OF ii'dtr ground through terra crtfa t.,
Gas Throughout every bedroom vel provided 4, u
re'stlaiio Fines very large and draft .xcet-
ite uuneatiun s 81 The saost substantial cllate..r
Brick wail y inc!leS apd fwrri.d ont ! niche. D..
receive pla~,erias doors 81 tie first qiia!lfs-nau
ed on both sides s. ue cap AiG dow sill and H..
ter ta'ie windows eug with weights and Il szad ~ al
the frei quality 81 French giass-4s.te shutters
The internal arrangement for economy corsyts.,..
and comfort cannot be surpassed The dosien l. sni
that every soom l. very pleasant and desirable
THE LOCATION is the most grand and sublime
of ANY III the city. An uuolstructea view ~ A. .
noble Mississippi IL had for nearly % mice 4 hen,
tful view of Illinois bluffs. Rock Island city =. =
also magnificent view Al the Island, iooki,
directly down upon the New Arsenal which ~
already been commenced. and for which nj arrrf,
alton Ct $i,501.oVV has been made. To ueieti a,
desiring home within 10 minutes walk Of the l,o.,
Office and minutes walk of the Depot, this Offers
Inducements.
Furniture will he sold with the house. II ,,esirod
Possession given Immediately Price sl2us
fs ,tAgp'y to KENT oolLn ssa ans1,.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-03-20
PnuApEI.rIIrA. March 10.

PHILADELPHIA, hltfll ~
JAY Cooke reports the sale of ,.aos to-
day al over -, 100000 The largest Eastern
subscription was S20D00O from BOSTON,
1900 individual subscriptions Of $50 and
) 100 each.
The order of The War Department OF
April - 1864 directing all officers of the
commissary and quartcrmaster' departments
having public monies IN iheir charge in New
York, Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore and
san Francisco, NOT 70 deposit in The Nation
al Banks. but solely with the Assistant
Treasures or Collectors, hiss been rcscindcd
hy Secretary Stanton upon The request of
Secretary Met ulloch except 50 far as it ap
plies To New York and san Francisco, and Il
new order has been issued giving such Off
GERS permission to deposit with any of the
National Bank, in Boston, Philadelphia,
aud Baltimore, d sieaatcl IS repositories
under The law. This h done that the large
payments INTO the depository banks, on &C.
count Of the sale of .30s. which The Socrc-
tary of the Treasury desires to have dis
burscd rs speedily rs possible, may not en-
harrass and disturb the ordinary course of
the money market, and the cheeks drawn
upon the depository of the National Banks
VIII pass through the exchanges without
disturbing the money market
The measure is very Satisfactory to the
banks that receive those deposits, and i, is
hoped here that it viii he pJliet to New
York, where the bulk Of the money is re-
ceiyed and disburscd