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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-26
The Fair.

We give the list of premiums awarded at the
Fourteenth Annual Fair of Lee County, held
at West Point, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, of last week. The attendance during
the entire fair was good. On Thursday, the
crowd was immense, the number present be-
ing variously estimated at from seven thou
sand to ten thousand Indeed, this was the
most successful feature of the exhibition.
The amount of Stock, Grain, Fruit, Farming
Implements, &c. was far short Of what it
should have been. The horses, however,
were numerous and fine. Passing judgment
upon the fair we say it was good. But to the
citizens of the county-to the farmers espe-
oally-may be propounded the interropatory,
why not better? Can it not be made so?
What rrepressible Hawkeye with Western
go ahead -a-tive-ness, shall say, mop Let
there be vigorous, unprejudiced and united
action to this end on the part of all the peo-
pie of the county. In considering the meas
sures likely to increase the prosperity of our
Annual Fairs, it would be well to consider
whether the removal of the place of holding
the Fair to some point in the county aceessi-
BILE by railroad would not be an advantage.
Those concerned. however, will doubtless
weigh well this matter. We have no local
preference to urge, nor pet schemes to serve.
We only desire that the Lee county Fairs,
wherever held shall not be surpassed by any
in the State.
The following are the officers for the ensu-
ing year:
| President-David Ferdemwalt, of West
Point.
Vice President-E. A. Layton. of Fort
| Madison.
treasurer. W. Pitman, lby Burket's de
clination,) Of West Point
| Secretary-Charles Martin, West Point.
Directors-Salmon Cowles, Harrison John
A. Casey, West Point Jeny Edison, Fort
Madison; Joseph Bayles, Big Mound Peter
Klopfenstine, Pleasant Ridge; c. c. Bauder,
Primrose.
The excellent Secretary, Mr.. CHARLES MAR.
TIN, and equally worthy Treasurer, Mr.. r. w.
PIrMAN, are continued in Office. The Socie
ty could not have done better Our esteemed
friend Mr.. Z. A. LAYTON, was also honored
with an Office.
The Fair is open to the Unined States fol-
| all stock and farming implements.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-26
VOL. II.

of honor or profit under the government of
the United States either in the civil. military.
or naval departments of the public service,
excepting the President Of the United States,
shall, before entering upon the duties of such
office and before being entitled to any of the
salary or other emolnments thereof, take and
subscribe the following oath or affirmation:
u, A. b, do solemnly swear Tor affirm that
| have never voluntarily born arms against
the United States since have been q citizen
thereof, that have voluntarily given no aid,
countenance, counsel, or announcement to
persons engaged in armed hostility thereto;
that have neither sought nor accepted nor
attempted to exercise the functions of any
Office whatever, under any authority or pre-
tended authority in hostility to the United
States; that l have not yielded a voluntary
support to any pretended government, au-
thority, powes or constitution within the
United States, hostile or inimcal thereto.
And | do further swear Tor afirm) that to
the best of my knowledge and ability, | will
support and defend the Constitution of the
United States against all enemies, foreign
and domestic; that will bear true faith and
allegiance to the same; that take this obi
CATION freely, without having any mental re-
servation or purpose of evasion, and that |
will faithfully discharge the duties of the
office on which am about to enter, so help
me Cod which said oath. SO taken and
signed shall be preserved among the files of
the court, House of Congress or department
to which the said Office may appertain. And
any person who shall falsely take the said
oath shall be guilty of perjury, and on con-
| viction in addition to the penalties now pres
cribed for that offense, shall be deprived Of
his Office and rendered incapable forever after
of holding any office or place under the
| United States.
Approved July 2, 1862.
1t is trus thai as Q matter of policy or ne
cessity some local appointments of provision
al character have been made by the President
from the list of pardoned rebels, but these
officers are such as are unknown to the Con-
stitution and laws, and are of provisional and
executive character, adapted to the emergen-
cy and instituted by the Executiveto aid him
in the administration Of the Government in
the rebel States.
The President is net disposed to set tbs
laws at nought, or to usurp the right of Con.
gress to decide upon the qualifications of its
members. or to override the Constitution Of
the States and say that rebels shall have the
right of suffrage, when those constitutions pro-
vide that they shall not. So We repeat, that
the copperhead leaders on the stump and
| through the press are attempting TO deceive
the people as to President JoHSsoS's policy,
and as to the effect of general amnesty or
special pardon, while they are striving at the
Same t,me IN commit the unwary soldiers who
are in league with them to the policy of re-
storing the rebel horde of traitors to political
power
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Various Items.

NEw York, Sept. IS.
Comptroller Bremen's reply to the charges
against him, pending before Gov. Fenton, is
published. 1t answers in detail the various
assertions and charges about the Blunt testi-
monial, the street cleaning contracts, the
judgments, pay-rolls, not claims, DC. The
answer is full, emphatic and unqualified in
its denunciation of all specifications aud
charges.
At a meeting of the Republican Commit
tee, held at Astor House on last Saturday
evening, Mr. X. NJ. Stewart was chosen
chairman, and Mr.. j. II. ketchum secretary.
Both of these gentlemen belong to the Weed
wing Of the party.
In the trial between the Wiuooski and Al
gonquin, the latter was considerably ahead.
The interest in the race is increasing.
The 3t New York Provisional cavalry regi-
ment, which is composed of the 18th and 18th
New York cavalry, arrived in this city las,
evening, and will have formal reception and
parade this forenoon. 1t was q portion oi
this regiment that rendered such efficient ser.
vice In the pursuit and capture of j. Nilke,
Booth: and to it belonged Boston Corbett,
who shot the assassin.
Members of the City Council and heads OF
departments of ST. Louis arrived in this city
on Saturday night.
Our Chicago visitors leave to-day for Phil
adelphia.
The Times Washington special of the
9th says the Secretary Of the Treasury and
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue have
now under consideration circular. which
will be issued in day or two, to be directed
to the government tax collectors, with view
of letting the holders Of cotton in the South
| ern States, if ii is found that the cotton hold
ers are generally unable to raise the money
| to pay the immense tax, DC, required by ac,
of July I'd, 1864, to be paid before shipment
TO the government agent in the nearest local
| ity or district in which the cotton may be
found. And it is also found impracticablt
and sometimes impossible for the cotton own
ers in the South to obtain the requisite funds
to transport their staple. The law, as it ha.
been construed seems to present an insur
mountable obstacle to the shipment of cottor
to northern ports before the government as
sessment should be paid, but the Secretary 0
the Treasury, with the aid of the Commits
sioner of Internal Revenue, has, it is be
lieved, discovered a plan by which owners O
cotton may ship it to northern markets ant
pay the government charges in the ports.
this plan is carried out it will release ant
send to the northern markets on immens
amount of property which is now tied up ii
the South by reason of the former strang
and technical construction of the law.
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An Important Letter.
NV YoaK, Sent. 25.

~" AobAs sept. q.
The Southern Adrocate of the 18th says the
following extract which has just been pub.
lished is from the late President Lincoln {
letter to Gen. Wadsworth, who fell in the
battle of the Wilderness. The letter, which
is of private character, is to be
sent Gen. Wadsworth's family. 1t shows
that Mr.. Lincoln, who desired the bestowsl
of the elective franchise upon the blacks, was
also at an early day in favor of granting uni
versal amnesty, which, for some strange and
unaccountable reason, is still withheld from
the South, Notwithstanding it is known that il
was his intention to grant, without any excep-
ton, general pardon. His wishes in this
particular the American people cannot afford
to disregard. Congress will no doubt exact
the right of suffrage for the blacks, why uni
versal amnesty should be withheld until that
time, we are unable to see. This certainly
was not Mr.. Lincoln's plan whose intentions
all parties should sacredly observe.
The following is the extract referred to, in
which Mr.. Lincoln says
~ on desire to know, in the event of our
complete success in the field, the same being
gained by loyal and cheerful submission on
the part of the South, if universal amnesty
should not be accompanied with universal
suffrage? Now, since you koow my private
inclinations as to what terms should be grant,
ed TO the South in the contingency men.
toned, will here add that if our success
should thus be realized, followed by such de.
sired results, cannot see, if universal am.
nesty is granted, how under the circumstances
! can avoid extending in return universal suf
frage, or a; least suffrage on the basis of in
telhgence and military service How to bet
ter the condition of ths colored race has long
been study which has attracted my serious
and careful attention Hence think ] am
clear and decided as to what course / shall
pursue in the premises. Regarding it reli-
gious duty, as the nations guardian of these
people, who have so heroically vindicated
their manhood on the battle field, where in
assisting to save the life of the republic, they
have demonstrated in blood their right TO the
ballot, which is but the humane protection oI
the flag they have SO fearlessly defended.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-26
Virxinia Affairs.
NEw YoRK. Sent.

NEW YORK, Sept. 70.
Gen. Terry, commander of the Department
Of Virginia, has Just given the people Of tha
State a very forcible reminder that MARTA
law still prevails there by the issue of two or
ders, making provision for loyal people to re
cover their property con6scsted by the rebe
government, and BY putting q stop to all lega
proceedings instituted against national Off
GERS for acts done in the performance Of thei,
official duties. Hereafter, while martial Law
continues to prevail, the General announces
that any person connected with the institu
ton of suits Of this character, will be ar
rested.
At meeting of the Board of Regents O.
the Virginia Military Institute, at Lexington
held on Thursday last, ex- Gen. Gusts Lee
lson of Gen. Robt. r. Lee, formerly mem
Der of jeff Davis staff was elected to tn.
professorship of mechanical, military anc
civil engineering, and Major Bain, another
rebel ex.oficer, was chosen professor of nat
ural philosophy.
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New York, Sept. 70.
A correspondent at ST. Albans contradict,
the report which has been generally circu
lated, to the effect that the banks of tha
place have refused to pay the Canadian au
thorities all the money stolen from them or
the 10th of last October by the rebel raiders
He says tina; the total amount stolen was ovel
$4,000, and of this only $4,000 have beer
returned by the Canadians
1t is said Secretary Seward has made de
mand on the British Government for the res
titution of the remainder, on the ground tha
before the raid took place, some of the Ca
madam officials were aware that it was con
templated, and that they assisted the ecoun
drels in making their escape, and threw al
possible obstacles in the way Of their arres
and punishment
The correspondent complains Of the bae
faith generally of the Canadian Government
in the matter
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-26
WASHINGTON. Sc


A dispatch from Gov. Holden, of North
Carolina, dated Raleigh, 23d, says with refer
ence to the election for delegates to the State
Convention, which took place on Thursday.
One half of the State has been heard from,
and the result is very gratifying. Such men
are elected as Read, Moore, Warren, Donnell,
Dackey, Caldwell, Brown, Ruble Phillys, By
furne, Settle, Birgden, Thompson, Baxter,
Goldham, Gussem, Wright, Smith, johnson,
Logan, Harris, Satterthwaite &c,
The train which left Washington this morn.
ing for Richmond, came in contact with an
other train near Alexandra. Several per-
sons were injured
The Tribune's special says an aged rebel,
named Jones, Assistant Secretary of War run-
der the Confederacy, was arrested in Virgidia,
and brought here this evening.
1t is rumored that J. A. Bell, the counsel
for the boat-burners on trial in St. Louis, who
is now in Washington has made arrangements
with Hershel V. johnson, of Georgia, to CO.
operate with him in defense Of those now on
trial, and such others, including jeff Davis,
Benz. Seddon and Mallory, as they have char
ges brought against them. The evidence
shows that JEFF Davis sent men to burn the
big bridge near Nashville, and that Bragg
agreed to pay them $400, 600 for their ser
viees.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-26
State Rights Democracy.

NEw YoRK, Sept. Is.
A meeting of State Rights men was held Al
Cooper Institute to-day. Theo Lawrence
was elected President Resolutions were
adopted deuonncins the Democratic nomina.
tions and platform as ahsolving them from al
obligations TO support the party. They pro
claim themselves for the Constitution as il i:
and the Union as it was, and affirming thai
all proclamstions and DEGREES affecting the
States are unconstitutional and null and void.
The nomination Of State ticket was left in
the hands Of a committee. Thirty or thirty.
five districts are said to have been represen
ted
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Ou,u. Y Y Cont

OAAHA. ~. l., sept. 70,
Gen. Curtis. Col Taylor and Mr.. Gurnsey,
of the commission to make treaty of peace
with the north western tribes, have reached
Sioux City where they were Joined bv Gen.
Sibley and Surgeon Wood. They expect to
reach Fort Sully, where the council il to be
held, in. about seven weeks. Gov. Edmonds
will join them at Yankton and commissions
read at Crow Creek From the latest intelli-
gence il appears doubtful whether many In
dians will be at Fort Sully to meet them.
This may cause delay Of several weeks to
Gen. Sibiey, should he be at Fort Sully.
Hon. A. w. Hubbard, of the Congressional
ConnissoAh to accompany the Connis
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-26

UGbENsEI Re-, Sopt. ..
The Propeller buckeye, OF the Northern
Transporiion Line. left here on Saturday
evening with passengers and merchandise for
Toledo, when about o'clock on Sunday
morning she struck sunken rock near Cross
river light. in the St. Lawrence river, mile
above Oak Point. and sunk in 20 feet OF
water. The passengers were aroused. but
hardly had time to realize their peril, when
the boat slid from the rock and sunk Three
passengers are known to have been lost, nam
ed Mrs. Neil, of Oswego, aud Mrs. An
bray, of Milwaukee. As the boa, went down
three men we're seen in the water under the
stern, and it is feared they also were lost.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-26

In pardoning distinguished Southerner
the other day, says the Posts special, the
President told him to go home and urge the
election Of men to Congress who would take
the oath prescribed by law. 1t twas of no use,
the President said, to send men TO Congress
who would not take the oath.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-26

SAN Francisco, Sept %.
The supplies of eastern goods are running
low. many kinds en.erely in first hands and
prices still tend upward.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-26

An enterprising quack has contrived to ex-
tract from sausages powerful tonic, which
he says contains the whole strength of the
original bark he calls it the .'sulphate of
canine He anticipates a great popularity
for it,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-26

ELAvORING EXTRACTS-Lemon, Va
II nilia Rose, ic in and pint bottles for sale by
sp22 WILKINSON, BARTLETT 4 co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-26

SILVER DUST FROST for the hair, JUS,
~ received by WILKINSON. BARTLETT CO.
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ovvIcu or fHR 7. w.AwR.w COL
ToiHpo, 0, Aug 18th. 1865
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual
meeting OF the stockholders of the Toledo Wabash
and Western RsilwAv Company for the purpose u elect
ing sen Directors and the transac ton OF general bua
ness will be held the once Of the Company In the city
Of roleds on Wednesday, the 4th day Of 0ctob nsxt
at 10 O'Clock Al n. DRUMAOND,
ang28-d4w Secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-26

CHOICE PICKLING VINEGAR-War
~ ranted to keep Pickles for sale BY
sep2 R0B.kTsON / ALBERe-
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Nfw advertisements.

uIN0R aALn-A good Cooking etove; sl-o = lot Of
T. crockery. Apply at Fourth street, between Bion-
deau and Concert, next door TO Mr. Andersons house
sep2c-dit
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-10-05

A SETTLER FROM THE SECRETARY OF
SrATE.-In reference to the suit instituted
in England by the United States against
Prioleauand others for the recovery Of one
thousand three hundred and fifty bales Of
nConfederate" cotton, the Vice Chancellor
sitting in Judgment decided in favor of the
United States substantially as the Power
absorbing the late de tacto government of
the so.called sDonfederste States" Where
upon Mr.. Seward, in letter to Mr. Adams,
instructs him to inform all concerned that
stthe United States do not admit that the
combination of dialoyal citizens who have
raised the standard of insurreotiop, isuow,
OF has at any previous time, been 9 govern;
ment k facto, or in any sense, . political
Power capable of taking, holding, giving,
asserting or maintaining corporate rights in
any form, whether mnncipal, or information.
al. II is true that . different view Of the
character of the insurgents has seemed %
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-10-05
COLUMBIA, Sept. 25, 1865.

SOboMohAj bcpe' 10y ASoo'
GENTLEMEN have the honor to ac-
knowledge the receipt of your letter of this
date, inviting me to become candidate for
Governor at the approaching election, on
the third Wednesday of October next:
The great increase of responsibility re-
sulting from the extension Of the term to
four years, and the change in our political
and industrial relations, render me distrust-
full of my ability to discharge the duties in
manner to satisfy your just expectations.
do not, however, feel at liberty to decline
the invitation, and therefore, consent that
my name be placed in nomination.
For the complimentary terms in which
your invitation is communicated, 1 beg to
make my cordial acknowledgment Ifeleot-
ed, my energies shall be earnestly devoted
|ao develop the agricultural, commercial,
mechanical and educational alresources Of the
State, and to nrge her forward in that ca.
reer of prosperity which I earnestly hope
may mark her future.
have the honor to be, gentlemen, very
respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES L. ORR.
To Msssrs. D. L. WARDLAw; 4. N.
DAwK1Ns, @, w. DUDLEY, F.. j. NOSES
and others.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-10-05

find favor with some portions Of The British
nation, and even with the British eoyern
ment,n and that sit must be remembered,
however, that as often AZ that antagonistical
opinion has been advanced by her Britanie
Msjesty's govsrnmsntin tsintefcourss with
the United States ID has been as firmly,
though, as wetrust, as courssousiy denied 3
This is settler, not only In reference ID
the cotton in question, but il regard to ali
debts, loans, contracts, 10, Of every des.
cription; entered into with late 80 called
Confederate Shtes, or in behalfofthe cause
thereof in any shape o. form, at home or q:
broad. Everything in the shape Of cotton
or other property held anywhere Is tue
pSoperty Of the so.caIled Confederate States,
is now the property Of tue United States,
de 1acto and de 5ure. We dare say that
after the reception Of MI. SesarRs letter
there will be no more meetings Of the bold.
ers Of the rebel cotton loan to discuss the
question of Its redemption by the United
States.-Nea0 Fork Herald. ssS
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-10-05
galitital gHatters.
From the Columbia Phoenix.
Correspondence.

SOrr6bpouQ6uc6.
We have been requested to publish the
subjoined correspondence between the IN.
designed members of the Convention and
the Hon. James L. Orr: ~ i
COLUMBIA, s. G., Sept. IS, 1865.
Hon. James t. Orr-SIR The Consti.
Stion Of this State having been 50 amended
as to give the election of Governor to the
people, and an early day having been ap.
pointed for the election, it is desirable that
the public attention should be turned to
the consideration Of proper person to fill
the Office. In considering the subject, we
are of opinion that you would be an excel
lent selection for the position. Your large
experience in public affairs, together with
your acknowledged ability and administra.
tratiYe talents, have induced our choice to
fall upon you. Wetherefore beg leave res
peetfully to request that you will consent to
the use Of your name for the Office Of Gov
ernor, at the approaching election.
With great respect, Your obedient ser.