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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30
Qr1xcr, H., Oct. %

The extensive chair mandatory OF Mr..
Neiman was destroyed BY fire this morning.
IL IS supposed to have been the work of an
incendiary. Loss SO 600: insured for 81
600.
Another FIRE broke ont this evening in the
engine house of the Chicago, Burlington 4
Quincy Railroad The flames were snbdued
before much damage was done.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30

S--'oia mas been discovered at Mt Monadnock.
New Hampshire. In digging well near The
Mountain House. vein OF quartz was struck. in
specimens Of which, anslyzed by DR.. HAYES. of
Boston. were found 80 II of gold to the ton. and
specimen taken out two or three feet lower was
round to contain $i3 so. Whether it will paw to
work it is yet a question.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30

You've winter exhausted itself in the ex
travagancies of the latter part of last week
and this present week opened yesterday a.
prettily as one could wish
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30

Is ohiy ABOUT Tour weeks since the shipment
sou,h ol guns, powder shot and percussion caps
M has oeen permitted oy the government. Within
the past week %, 261 pounds Of powder Of different
sporting varieties, 1926 pounds of blasting DOW
der, LIS, 22i pounds Of shot, 1876 2os percussion
caps and 1872 guns of different kinds have been
shipped from this port alone. The following table
ehnio',s statement OF the whole amount Of the
s,s articles permitted from New York during
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30

The Posts Washington special saws the
President has not vet made decision in the
case Of Capt. Wirz.
Senator GROCER. Of New Hampshire. had
an interview with the President YESTERDAY. at
which Mr.. johnson substantially reiterated
the sentiments he expressed in the S,earns
letter.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30

- woman in another column picking Sam.
burg Grapes for spEER's VINE. 1t is an admir-.
bic article, used in hospitals and by the srst ....
fsniliss In Paris, London. and New York, i. p,,f.
srence to old Port vino. 1t 10 worth thu .,d
Ersas satisfaction. o..
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30
NEW York. Oct. %

Rankin. alias Finch, the counterfeiter. was
found guilty yesterday. During the trial the
fact was elected that nearly $40, 600 in coun-
terfeit notes had been sent to Ohio and other
western States. Several counierfeiis on the
Mechanics bank of New Haven, and on the
Fishkill bank. New York, were found on the
prisoner
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30

The purser Of the steamship Eagle, makes
the following report on the instruction that
has broken out among the negroes of Jamai-
ca: The English Consul General of Havana.
has applied to the Captain General Of Cuba
for md to put the negroes down, and four
Spanish vessels have been dispatched for that
purpose.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30
CINCINNATI. Oct %

"SiNNAIi, Oct 90.
The difference heretofore existing between
Gen. Burbridge and Gov Rramlette. q
Kentucky, has been amicably adjusted. A
meeting took place between the parties Al
Frankfort on Thursday, when causes Of d;sa.
greement we're explained and complete Re.
consolidation made.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30
Nrw Yopv Oct .

Edward B. ketchum was arranged in the
court of general session before Leander Hoff
man. he withdrew his plea of not guilty on
the gold check indictment in the third de-
gree, and put in a plea of guilty. 1t was
agreed his sentence should be suspended till
he can be found in civil cases now before the
courts.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30
Nrv YoRK. Oct. aS

The senate Of the Fenian Brotherhood held
session in this city last evening, and estab-
lished financial, military. naval and civil bu.
reaus. Other important business relative to
the organization in America and Ireland was
transacted.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30

The Norfolk Post of this morning gives the
particulars of the disaster TO the steamer
North Star, in the gale off Haiteras. on the
oath inst. Such was the force OF the leak on
the morning Of the 24,h. that The water reach.
ed within four inches of the board.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30

WOODEN GooDs.-An immense stock of
blankets fannels, cloths, cassimeres, cloak
ings, and materials for children's wear, at
very low prices. BosrwIcK & Co.
oc30 mon&thurlm
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30

ROB great bargains in good reliable articles
OF eloaks' shawls and dry goods, 20 to the
one price house of Bostwick 4 Co.
oc2S DIV
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30

FoR tine ready made clothing, for clothing
made TO order on the most reasonable term.
70 to Vencill 4 Jones. o..e,N
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30
WASHINGTON. Oct %

The Tunis ambassadors spent some time
yesterday evening with the Secretary of State.
at his residence. They will he formally in
troduced to the President on Monday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30
FT. MONROE, Oct. q.

Fl MONROE, Oct. q.
The {. s. steamer Rhode Island sailed to.
day for Havana
The old steamer Shenandoah sailed for
Washington to-day.
Elizabeth City county court is in session a,
Hampton, Va, under the permission Of Gen.
NJ lies
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30

BOSTON, Oct. 2S.
a locomotive on the Eastern road whae
waiting for the train at Portsmouth, N. Isl,
exploded today, killing Charles Heath, fre-.
man, and doing considerable damage to tks
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30
Total ...el.o3o s7o Az

II IS proper to state that portion Of the above
ammunition has been forwarded to the wholesale
agents Of Northern merchants in Sop,bs,n c;,;as
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30

Foh SALE-A two story Brick Dwelling.
- 1tn CONS cisf~rn, ceiief good frxme stale for
This property Ii ia the beat OF ordtr .nS Iii
with without the Yurufture nov -, a. oe ,sio
property IL located on Morgan h@txssn 1s,S
sfi -ets and ELL De sold for the ~ io.a
1900 third in cash b.lapce 4, nc o.
payments, with interest Enonrt an " s-r~r aanusI
SEPT II w - r ~, or
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30

EOR SALE-The House and land ,ow
ocenpied BY Charles Ivfn. on the bluf tva rrS,s.
and hall above Kethuk-2o acres Of ,.nd X -.
high state of cultivation and veil fenced r,n. .,.
"a Trees small fruits and grapes brick house con-
tanning rooms good cellar csstern and out hor.s.
desirable country residerce Possession tbe a., - q
tober Title perfect. Enquire of w
args UR Tpgpycr
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30

FOh GALA one story Frame DWELL
Il ing House. containing seven rooo,. eIiS- . ei
full lot we'll fenced on which j. 49, hsr,
which three flushed roo-p.-and I'm - p 1 ~
erai horaes and . carriag.-sitp,t.a 49, ~ ~
Third and Concert streets very eon,sni., orbet on
RsnePei " VII ce sold cheap for cash Enquire OF
Fl. B. TEN-EYCK
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30

f'Oh SALk-A desirable residence. The
= esofy nnck House now occupied by g g. Fuller
~ Oonc0' oetveen Twelfth and Thirteenth stree d,
n pfopertyn In good repair, and conveniently ar
ranged htie peffecf tauglel H. D. TEN-gYCE
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30

NOR sALE-Is acres Of land Al, - N
acres under cultivation q nj 4, 80. NJ -. ~
IL considerable and acre. ~ t,,hs W IA. mere
large t~o story trick dxeIiing c,.1t IN 'ntIeh
with Hpi- porches orpamenfsi "a -. = 70 ss,
u, good cellar eisttrn a s.eck 80 -, . soNu'
barn aieo . tenan, hx,r g. h. 49, hsbh
house. situated ~ uf4s srrr, = = sne Aen
~ e. ~ ~" y cold for the ABLY low prjcs
enquire o. lsepZ] q. B TEN-EYCK
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30
EsOR SALE-A one story Frame Dwell,

With fall lot e1aAsd on Bank street
between Let and "a stseP, Keokuk Sitle good Price
u.3ee. ffsb1sl n.D f1N.KYCI
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30

k>OR SALE.-The south half of the doutI,
Il brick residence formerly o~eun,~d he y no.
Hsq, containing rooms good cellar ris,eyr .,.t1.
and all In good order This property 4. stir. "a -,
inca between Seventh and Eighth streets. and is yerv
desirable residence in good neighborhood Poe.-ssies
TIE nrst OF ocfober next Title good sale n.
quire OF fjyIS1 H. n TENRyCv
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30
EOR SALE-Two Beautiful Lots. an

l. High street. north sidel, between eth and le,b
sfreete with small frame dwelling some alec IS
Of lot 10 ock i6S near the of 18th and Msr
.treef south sidel with frame ON it, aIso east 2?
leet OF lot block lee on Johnson street. adjoining
cheap. The title good or no sale Enquire of
june22 HB TRNEycK
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-30

FOR SALE-A Cottage Frame DweIl;,.
= Home. nov occupied by William y~neill vith y.
rooms cisiern. cellar, wood hou.e full lot and vel.
ieneed With fruit trees &c, situated High bstvee,
seventh and Eighth streets, Keokuk. Title good Pc,
session LIST Of October. Enquire Of
jyl4 Hp fgNRycK
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-21
Proceedings of Congress.

The Senate, Monday, adopted a resolution
to the effect that on the 18th Of February the
two Houses assemble to listen to an address
upon the life and character of the late Presi-
dent Lincoln, to be delivered by Secretary STAN
ton. The House unanimously concurred in the
resolution. A bill reported the last session
was again introduced and referred, to grant one
million of acres of public lands for the benefit
of public schools in the District Of Columbia
4 number of other bills and resolutions were
introduced, and a bill passed appropriating
S5OO.OOO for destitute Indians. A petition
was presented from Rear Admiral Farragut and
one thousand other naval officer, asking for an
increase Of pay.
In the HGHse the Hon. Benjamin G. Harris
appeared and qualified by taking the OATH
A resolution was offered sud referred to the
committee on reconstruction, declaring that no
State recently in rebellion ought to be entitled
TO representation until such States shall adopt
amendments to the Constitution securing the
payment of the national debt and repudiatng
the rebel debt A bill was passed to pay the
widow Of the late President Lincoln the sum
of S25, 900, the amount of his years salary
Mr.. Washburne, Of Illinois, from the Judiciary
committee, reported bill TO extend the right
of suffrage to negroes in the District of Column
bia, which was made the special order for the
10th of January. A resolution was adopted
instructing the select committee on freedmen
e HTS rs Is eSseGe 70 tie f eem f Of
the States lately in rebellion such rights as are
enjoyed by citizens in the loyal States. A re-
solution was offered, but objected to and laid
over, inquiring why Jefferson Davis has not
had trial. a resolution was adopted declar-
ing that the test oath should not be dispensed
with. Another resolution in opposition to the
extension Of the right of suffrage in the States,
either by Congress or the President, was laid
upon the table. The House having gone into
committee of the whole on the reference of the
Presidents message the Hon. Thaddeus Stevens
made quite radical speech on the subject of
reconstruction, &c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-21

DEATH OF THE Hon. THOMAS CoRwIN.-The
venerable Thomas Corwin, Of Ohio, who for SC
many years has occupied distinguished posi-
ton in State and national politics, died in
Washington, Monday afternoon. Hewasstrick-
en- down by an attack of paralysis on Friday
evening last, whilst attending social reunion
of his personal friends from Ohio, and remained
mconcious upto the hour of his dccoase. Mr.
Corwin was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky
July 30, 1874, and inherited from his father,
Judge Corwin, those sterling qualities that
have so prominently characterized him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-21
Phe Navy.

The annual report Of Secretary WELLS is an
interesting document, but, like most of the
State papers, too long for Insertion in weekly
Journal. It is but Just to say that the Secreta-
~ has performed his part modestly, but eff
GENTLY. The reduction of the naval force has
been great. but there is nucleus around which
We can at any time rally a power capable Of
disputing the supremacy of the sea. The re-
port concludes with the following remark:
- As peace is being restored among US, the
country now puts of the formidable naval ar
NOR which il had assumed 10 vindicate upon a
mighty scale that supremacy Of the national
law which is the very life of our Union. In the
detail of the policy aud the measures by which
our naval power is now brought down to the
dimensions aud distributed to the important
operations Of peace establishment. the coun-
try will see with relief and gratitude large
aud signal reduction of national expenditure
need hardly say that this great object is kept
constantly and carefully in view by this de-
partunent.
Such alleviations Of the public burdens are
the dictate Of wise policy. Yet true wisdom
utlVVtS thdt eHiS poHSE vi iV'tchShihSh' 4" 'siO
naval branch of the public service must not be
carried too far. II is still wise-the wiseSt-
economy to cherish the navy, to husband its
resources, to invite new supplies of youthful
courage and skill to its service, to be amply
supplied with all needfu facilities and prepa-
rations for efficiency, and thus to hold within
prompt and easy reach its vast and salutary
power for the national defence and sell-vindica-
ton.
Let the Government still extend in judi
ciOus and moderate measure this fostering care
to its navy, and whenever the crisis shall arrive
that our national rights or interests are imper-
illed, we may be assured that the navy will
again vindicate the claim which it has already
so signally established, to the admiration and
gratitude Of the country
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-21
PerYersion of Facts.

Some Of the correspondents Of the New York
papers have misunderstood or misrepresentcd
the action Of the Virginia Legislature in refer
euce to Berkeley and jefferson counties. 1t
was not a repeal Of the act asserting to the
creation Of the State Of West Virginia, but of
the second section of the act, whereby the
above named counties were allowed to be added
to the new State, no fair vote Of the people
ever having been taken. Some of the best law
yers in Congress say they do not see how that
body can take any action at all since the with
drawal Of the consent of Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-21
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

JOHN w. GARRETT, Esq, has been unani-
mOusly reelected President of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company. 1t is expected
soon to see our own Railroad, the Winchester
and Potomac, under the direction of Mr.. Gar
rett and his energetic aid, Mr.. w. P. Smith,
and its early extension to Winchester. The
Baltimore American, in referring to the meet
ing of the Board of Directors, and the election
of Mr. Garrett as President, says
Mr.. Garrett briefly sketched the policy of
the Company in regard to number of impor-
tant enterprises, which if successfully accom-
pliShed, will be beneficial alike to this commu-
nifty and the railroad. The magnitude of the
business, and the immense expedition and econ
omy in shipping by the Baltimore and Liver
pool line have already demonstrated the fact
that vessels of thoroughly first class character
will be required, and that arrangements are in
progress to secure them. A line of steamships
from Bremen is also recommended as of press
inc necessity, and the cooperation Of all inter-
eStS invited to establish it. Work will be
speedii commenced on the Washington county
line from WeVerton to Hagerstown, and on the
line from Point o. Rocks to Washington. and
now that the litigation regarding the Pittsburg
and Connellsville Road has been determined
bv the decision of tue courts the cooperative
action of all parties interested will doubtless
insure the commencement Of the undertaking
The construction of the double track to Cum
beriand will be completed i'll 1866. This is a
work that will he a vast advantage to the coal
interests, as well rs to Pittsburg, when the
Conncllsville Road is fully completed. The
construction Of another road from this city to
Washington is opposed on several grounds
The construction Of a road down the Valley of
Virginia. connecting with the Baltimore and
Ohio is commended TO the attention of the
Board and this community. Should such
work be undertaken, we doubt not it would be
largely promOtive Of the interests of both Vir-
ginia and Maryland. After the sad exhibit
\: bich Governor Peirpont gives in relation to
the State Of Virginia and her interest IN rail-
WAYS. we should think the people there would
seize eagerly on such cheap way of develo-
ping tie fertile resources of the Valley. Mr.
Garrett has been President Of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company for eight success
ive years, and has displayed much ability, ener-
" and power in the management of itSa1airs. ,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-21
The Pardonirg Power.

Some of the Radicals are beginning to srum-
Die OF President JohnSou's free exercise Of the
, pardOning power aud it is said question his
right to pardon amy person until after conyie-
ton. The NGiioaal HlieHigmcer has thrown
light on this subject by a quotation from the
second section Of the second article Of the Con-
stitution which says: "The President shall
have power to grant reprieves and pardons for
offences against the United States, except in
cases Of impeachment
But the argument is clinched by q citation
from the act Of Congress Of July 18th, 1862,
on the subject Of confscation, passed, we be-
leve, under the patronage and supervision Of
such men as Thaddeus Stevens aud Charles
Sumner, men (uct entitled to the name Estates
mem who are now the practical disunionists
Of the country.
BY that act the President is authorized at
any time, by proclamation, to extend to per-
"sons who may have participated in the exist
"ting rebellion, in any State orpart thereof, par
"don and amnesty, with such exceptions, and
''at such time and on such conditions as he may
''deem expedient for the public welfare"
This power is general and complete, and can
be exercised before or after conviction.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-21

the State Senate and House of Delegates met,
on Saturday night and, after consultation, di-
rected the Committee on Courts of Justice to
bring in bill admitting negro testimony in
courts, and to amend the codein regard pen
altes on free negroes especially. In the State
Senate resolution was introduced expressing
regret and disappointment at the non-admission
into Congress of the representatives from Vir-
ginia. Objection being made to the resolution,
it was Withdrawn. In the House of Delegates
resolution has been introduced proposing to
inpaugurate measures for the reunion of East
and West Virginia. 10
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-21

The DEBT OF VIRGINIA.-The first auditor
of Virginia, in report made on the 18th inst,
puts down the amount of the registered stock
of the State at S21, 1896, $3.50, and of coupon
bonds issued by the State at S12, 973 ,000-ma-
king aggregate of $S4, 9G9,39S The amount
of interest paid on the registered stock of the
State since the first day of January, 1865, is
S269,S22 46. On the coupon bonds of the
State no interest has been paid since the first
day of January, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-21
DIED.

On Friday night last. JAMES, d. GIBSON, Esq,
Of this county, in the 47th year of his age leaving
awifc and six children to mourn his death. He was
Kind and affectionate husband and father--a gen
erous and warm friend, and liberal gentleman: and
represented the county of jefferson in the Virginia
Legislature, and was highly respected by his broth
ermembers.
Died. of Erysipelas, in misplace, December 18th,
Mrs. AMELIA EICHELBERGER, in the 10th year
other age.
twas only short vice. ago that diughtsr. just
bidding into the bloom OF wOmanhood, was rudely
s,atched by death from the family circle. and now
We have TO record the sudden demise Of the mother
AID grandmother. Verify, Goods ways are not
hour WAYS" Hisprovidencesa arc inscrutablel May
III pour the oil Of healing upon those whom he ha:
stricken so decPlv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-21
Report of the Secretary of War.

This report details the most remarkable mill
tary movements of the age, and depicts with
graphic force the bright and the dark periods
of the contest. Forty-three days of desperate
fighting or marching between Meade and Lee
are referred to. The numbers Of each are not
precisely known, but the Secretary says that
any inequality ofnumbers between Lees Army
and the Army Of the Potomac, was fully COM
pensated by the advantage of position.
In May, 1864, the aggregate national military
force was go, 40 officers and men. The ac-
tual available force was 662,S45. In March,
1866, the grand aggregate was 965, 59l, and 1t
was augmented in May to l,OOO.5l6, the actu-
al available force was COZ, sos. With these
began the formidable operations Of the year
The end is known.
The Secretary says the war appropriations
at the last session of Congress amounted to
the sum Of S516, 24O, 1S1; the estimates for the
fiscal year commencing June SOth, 1866, are
for S33,sl44G1 These estimates are based
upona standing force of fifty thousand men, 50
organized as to admit Of an increase to eighty
two thousand six hundred troops of all arms.
Though this is a small force, in view of grave
questions at home and abroad, the Secretary
relies upon the promptitude with which troops
have heretofore been rallied in times Of ar.,a-
EeiCy. Ninety thousand men were added to
the army on one occasion in twenty days He
thinks foreign war would intensity the ma
tional feeling
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-21

The FEELING SoUTH.-During the reception
of visitors lately in Richmond, General Grant
expressed great pleasure and satisfaction at the
general good feeling, spirit and dsposition which
he had observed along his route, evinced by
the Southern people toward the Government,
and their cheerful adaptation to the new order
of affairs.
The same feeling was exhibited in South
Carolina and Georgia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-21

PUNISHMENT OF CoUNTERFEITERs.- the
United States Circuit Court at New York. on
Saturday, Judge Shipman sentenced the coun-
terfeiter, Francisco Burglar, to fifteen years
Imprisonment, with hard labor, at Sing Sing,
and to pay a fine of $4,000. John Thomas,
alias Kane, found guilty before Judge Ship
man of passing bogus 500 bill, was scnten-
ced to six years imprisonment.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-21
LOCAL SUMMARY

Conn ESDABLE.-We observe through some
Of our exchanges that the editors are being Che
recipients of, favors or gifts from their friends,
in the way Of turkeys sausages, apples, prun-
ing and pocket knives, books, port monies, &c.,
&c. 1t is commendable on the part of the do
nors, as exhibiting the true spirit of libcrality,
and we haven't the least doubt that the editors
of the " old Family journal" will have to re-
cord the receipt ofnumerous gifts as testimonials
Of, regard for them, as we know that our peo-
pie are not behind the age in acts of liberality
However, as old Mr. Richie used to say :. Nous
rerroas.'