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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-04-11
Appomatox Court House, April


To Gen. r. L. Lee, commanding:
10 accordance with the substance Of my
letter to you, Of the 7th instant. propose
to receive the surrender of the army Of
Northern Virginia on the following terms,
to-wit:
Rolls of all officers and men to be made
in duplicate-one copy to be given TO the
officer designated by me. and the other
to be retained by such officers as you may
designate; the officers to give their indi-
vidual paroles not to takeup arms against
the Government of the United States un-
til properly exchanged, aud each company
or regimental commander to sign like
parole for the men OF their commands; the
arms, artillery and public property to be
packed and stacked and turned over to
the officer appointed BY me to receive
them. This viii not embrace the side
arms of the officers nor their private hor-
ses or baggage. This done, each officer
and man will be allowed to return to their
homes, not to be disturbed by the United
States authorities so long as they observe
their parole and the laws in force where
they may reside.
Very respectfully,
u. s. GRANT, Lit Gen.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-04-11
Cincinnati, April 10.

Cincinnati, April 10.
EBy orders from the War Departneot
| j hundred guns were fred At noon to-
". The city Is lively with excitement.
|ny little bnsiness doing.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-04-11

should be the sole object of oil, I desir
to know whether your propositions woul,
tend to that end. I cannot, therefore
meet you With view to surrender th,
army Of Northern Virginia, but - far ..
your propositions may effect the Confed.
crate States forces under my command
and tend to the restoration Of peace,
should be pleased to meet you At 10 q. m
tomorrow on the old stage road to Rich.
mond, between the picket lines of the.two
armies. Very respectfully, DO,
Lieut.. General Grant.
April 9.
General r. E. Lee, G. s. A.
General--Your note of yesterday is re-
ceive6. As / have no authority to treat
on the subject of peace, tho meeting pro-
posed for 10 .. m. to-day could lead 70 no
good. l will state, however, General,
that | am equally anxious for peace with
yourself. and the whole North entertaius
the came feeling. The terms upon which
peace can be had are we'll understood
By the South laying down their arms
they win hasten that most desirable event,
save thousands of human lives and hun
drsds Of millions Of property not yet de.
stroyed. Hoping that all our difficulties
may be settled without the loss of another
life subscribe myself respectfully &C..
g. s. GRANT. Lieut.. Gen.
"April 9.-General, received your
note this morning on the picket line
vhither / had come to meet you and con-
,lude definitely what terms were en-
'raced in your proposition Of yesterday
With reference to the surrender Of this
rmy. l now request On interview in &C
,ordance with the offer contained in yours
f yesterday for that purpose.
r. e. LEE.
70 Lieut.. General Grant, commanding
United States forces"
"April 9.
70 Gen. r. E. Lee, commanding Con.
federate States Armies
Your note Of this date is bat this mo-
nent 7:l5 a. m, received. In conss-
ueoce Of my having passed from the
richmond and Lynchbnrg road, l am q,
his writing about four miles west of
Walters church, and will hasten forward
0 the front for the purpose of meeting
ou. Notice sent 10 me on the road |
hero you wish the interview to take
lace, will meet me.
Very respectfully. your obedient SER
ant, q. S. GRANT.
I,eut Eonaya1
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-04-11
Headquarters Army of Virgins, !
April 8, 1865. !

April 8, 1865.
Lieut.. Gen. Q. s. Grant, Commanding
U. s. Army:
GKSERAL-I have received your letter
Of this date, containing the terms Of the
surrender of the Army of Northern Vir-
ginia, as proposed by ycu As they are
substantially the same as those expressed
in your letter Of the 9th inst. they sre ac-
cepted. will proceed to designate the
proper officers to carry the stipulations
into effect.
Very respectfully, your obedient serv't,
(Signed] R. E. LEE,
General Commanding.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-04-11

4. NJ. Stanton Secretary of War:
The following correspondence has taker
place between General Lee and myself
There has been no relaxation in the pur
suit during its peudoucy.
q. s. GRANT, 1t. Gen.
The New York herald., 1865-03-06

On the second and third pages Of this mornings
HERALD we publish complete arranged in alpha
betica order, the new Internal Revenue bill, it
passed both houses Of Congress on Saturday morn
Ing last, and which has, doubtless, already re-
ceived the signature Of the President. 1t is docu-
ment Of prime Importance to everybody, rich
and poor, Is by this law the government expects
lions Of dollars, with which to maintain the fnan-
sisl credit and honor OF the republic.
The New York herald., 1865-03-06

NArorEoN TIM PARvENu AND JOHNSON THE
PLEBErAS.-When Napoleon III. published his
official announcement of his intended nuptials
with the fair Eugcnic, he declared himself
pdrvenM When Andy johnson assumed tho
position of Vice President Of the United States
he pronounced himself q plebeian. But tho
latter took q step further, as he did one below,
the social status Of the French Emperor. The
new Vice President intmated that not only
himself but Chief Justice Chase, Secretary Sew
ard, Secretary Stanton and Secretary What's
his-names Of the Navy, were also plebeians
These ought TO make company sufficiently
respectable for the most fastidious tastes. These
gentlemen certainly minglc in highly infuen-
tlal, not aristocratict circles Seward would be
an earl, Stanton duke, and Whats-bis-namef .
lord high-cock-a-lorum in any country but this.
Twenty-Five or thirty years ago we had CO.
terie Of plebeians in this city who used the
term as o political dodge TO entrap tho "in-
domitables" and "subterraneans" They were
managed under o firm called Slam, Bang
q Company, long since gone out Of existence;
but some Of their descendants 80 far from con-
sidering themselves q lower order Of society,
are now tho most influential outcroppings Of
metropolitan sristocracy.
The New York herald., 1865-03-06

morning supply additional very interesting particulars Of
thu dmonstraton and ceremonies attending the second
Inauguration Of Mr. Lincoln e. Chief Magistrate Of the
continuation Of the list Of bills passed and joint
resolutions adopted the session Of Congress just closed
which commenced in yesterdays HnxALD, is given in
this mornings issue We also publish in full the
amended Internal Revenue law
Max 8 Hirschbsck, psdlsr residing at No S5 Hestsr
street, has been arrested suspicion Of being the person
who the night Of the 25th ultimo entered the store
Of Mr. Nathaniel B. Faconer and stole therofom large
quantity ofvaluabe goods; and Joseph Cohen Of Chryss
street. and man named Harris Living at No. Bayard
street. have also been arrested suspected OF being the
receivers Of the stolen articles On Hrchbacks person
found large quantity Of valuable jewsry and In
his house were discovered stocks OF other property OF
much value supposed TO have been stolen Hrschback,
Harris and Cohen have al three been committed for
further examination.
BY the bark Idaho which arrived here yesterday, We
learn that the passengers from San Francisco intending
TO take the North STAR for New York. had not arrived At
Aspinwall on tho 14sh Of February. Tho Panama Aev
entas HgapA has story 70 the effect that the object
OF Major General Sckles visit to that country to pro-
cure from the Colombian government behalf Of the
United States concession Of territory which 70 ooo
nise s0me thirty thousand emanoipated negroea
Saturday generally observed q holiday, In honor
Of the contemplated celebration Of the national Victories
Change closed, and very little business was tran
sacted or Change. Cotton was steady Groceries
ruled very quiet at previous rates
The New York herald., 1865-03-06
AmusomontS.


verdis grand opera, La Fbrsa del De'tinc. the chef
ouvre Of this composer with all It's delicious music
splendid scenery and striking dramatic incidents, will be
given at tho Academy tonight Although this fne work
has been produced only three four times It's success Is
already firmly established and it will, doubt remain
standard avoe great deal Of Its success is duo TO the
excellent and costly manner in which Mr. Matretzek has
put upon the STAGE The opera demands for Its propca
Interpretation complete and well balanced orchestra
for the Instrumentation is not tho least meorous part OF
tho composition-a full chorus and artistic scenery, all
Of which are furnished by the libcraty and good udg
ment OF Mr. Maretzek in a way to leave cause for
complaint This week will be the last but Of italian
Opera and advise all who have not heard this grand
work Of Verdi to attend this evening" that they may
be able to appreciate It's beauties fully at future
repetitions
GRAND COMBINATION CHARITY CONCERT.
Tho Society Of the Christian Alliance whose charitable
minstraions extended TO the disabled soldiers and
the widows and orphans Of the heroes whc in
defence OF their country, announce gfSd 6ncert TO
take place a tho Academy Of Music ON Thursday evening
next under the auspices Of many Of most distin
gushed citizens The array Of talent engaged In this en-
terprise Is immense, combining some of tho leading
artists OF Mr. Maretzek's and Mr Max Strakoschs COM
panies including In tho number Mrs jennie Van zand
Mile Helene dc Katow and Mr. wehL We hope that the
and the cause for which II is got up deserve.
PrANoFoRTR soIREE OF MR.. MILLS.
Mr. B. Mills, tho pianist, will give his first piano
forte soite at Steinways this evening He will be
assisted by his pupil Miss Luckhardt, ds6sta~e Tho
selections all from highly classic music Of French and
German composers
wooD's MINsrRELs.
new grand spectacular and local burlcsque, entitled
sPctrolianania Oil the Dran," will be produced as
Woods Minstrel Hall for the nrs time this evening The
scenery mainly local. including William street and tho
Exchange and b got up In splendid style. Tho events
funny and appropriate and the tbecsS ara said TO
b. vsy Ans OF course II will draw an immense house.
AMUsxMYNTs FOR SAVANNAH.
Mr.. A. II. Davenport leaves the city to-day on the
steamer Arago for Savannah with full dramatic corps
His company comprises many celebrties Of the profess
son and from all reports his prospects arc excellent for
success Thsspis always follows Man
The New York herald., 1865-03-06


II cleanliness be "nsxt to 0odlincss," some would
have us suppose much to be feared that the city Of
New York il very far removed from salvation, n NOT
altogether belonging 10 his Satanic Majesty. For period
or certainly not less than two months leading tho
roughfarss have been In the most fghtul condition
Frequent falls OF and rain have made our city
regular enlarged edition OF the village Of Slopperon
SQUASH in England where it IL said dare venture
out without safety belt patent cir cushion lest he
might come 70 an untmey end By drowning, 20 miser.
ablo tho street thsrs Any person who might have
glanced many fnoa al the sreesof city during the
past week could not fall 10 imagine himssf casing upon
the canal Interested Venice and u required but one o.
two gondolas gracefully skimming over the muddy sur
face TO make the iuson perfect Where one docs not
run tho risk Of being drowned by the water he almost
sutocated with mudan escape from scylla 10 chaybda
How s that other cities Of the world, London
and Paris for example, much larger than Now York,
present striking contrast to u In this parcuarf
OF 20 much more dovIs but this does not sanction the
apparent neglect In allowing II 70 remain ~ u does In
New York undsturbcd for heightened period In this
some means should be adopted 10 remove this nuisance
Footpaths and crossings when not In soopy condition.
trians Our Park Is open 70 the citizens 70 behold "bis
things on Ice without having opportunities Of witness
ing them almost daily in the streets Of our city.
auy g1s mSa sea % NO street n New York.
perhaps with a few exceptions, thsro level sur
face OF pavement Numerous deps' ssions spaces
where stones have becn 40, afford convenient Icca's
for water into which the unsuspecting pcdcstrlan
often slips 10 his unutterable discontinue How are
these OWLS 10 be- removed Tho streets could 90 properly
paved with gradual declInaton Of about one and half
feet al either side towards channel, which might -
kept perfectly cIcari not a. At present. completely
up and providing for the water 10 inc
sranor of the sewers which should bs very numerous
fhs would carry off all the water which now acsama-
ates In the inequalities before referred TO- The mud
frozen snow &c might BE- carted TO the rivcs, or the
former might be used for nlng up such gaps exist In
marta Of the city New York poysesses facilities al
most pecar 10 itself In having rivers easy OF
cess and when large sum Of money annually dc.
70 the purpose Of street cleaning and preserving
our thoroughfares In proper condition. We can only
neglect We hope long Va behold step made 10 the
right direction hy ha ofncss having charge Of the
matter,
The New York herald., 1865-03-06
Commun nicstion with Ban Francisco
Direct.

On Sunday morning ss three O'Clock the wires Of the
western Union Company were connected with the Pacific
lines and communication Established direct between this
city and San Francisco Though the weather was bad,
rain failing the time many points tho route the
wros worked we'll, and considerable amount Of busi-
ness was transacted The distance 10 nearly four thou
sand miles and the difference OF time about four hours
This unquesonably the longest telegraphic circuit
ever worked and the fact that such length OF wire
telegraphec over in one circuit u . notable era In
the history Of telegraphing
The New York herald., 1865-03-06

Important War News-Capturo Of the
Rcbel Generals Early and Haygood.
Our latest dispatches received last night and
published this morning give us intelligence Of
the highest Importance from the seat Of war.
We learn from North Carolina that Sherman,
by an unexpected movement, had succeeded in
capturing, with the exception of single bat
talon, Haygood's entire brigade, which at the
time occupied the west bank Of Cape Fear
riVer From the Shenandoah our news is
equally gratifying. On February 27 Major
Il heral Sheridan, with large force Of cavalry,
seq out on an expedition up the valley. His
column moved with great rapidity, insomuch
that spies and sympathizers along the route had
no time lp raise the alarm and caution the
enemy q be on his guard.
Through several deserters, arriving at differ
ent times and at different points, we learn that
General Sheridan fell upon Early on the I'd
inst, between Staunton and Charlottesville,
capturing Early himself and his whole COM
mand. The enemy, alarmed at this sudden
appearance Of our forces in so close proximity
to his most important line Of communications,
Immediately detached four brigades from the
garrison at Richmond and despatched them in
all speed to reach Lynchburg before Sheridan.
The entrep6ts Of Lynshburg and Danville are
now the principal sources of supply to Rich
mond, and the value which is placed upon
thsm is plainly to be seen in tho large REIN
forcements sent to protect them. It is said
when Generals Crook and Kelley were brought
before Early he requested them to be seated,
remarking, my turn may come next Some
enterprising Yankee will come along and cap
ture me-" He little dreamed that his words,
uttered in Jest, would be SO speedily verified.
Thus, as indicated u the news now published,
every day brings us nearer to tho final issue Of
our recent and rapid succession Of victories.
Gradually the armies Of the nation are envel-
oping the centre and last stronghold Of the re-
bellion. Grant holds Lee at Richmond; Sher-
man, with The veterans Of the West, is sweeping
up from the South, driving the enemy irresisti-
bly, before him; Sheridan now pours down from
the North, directly mcnacing the last resource
Of the enemy by the Lynchburg Railroad; and
Candy, ere this, is brushing away what remains
Of the rebellion in Alabama. n'he days Of Rich
mond and the rebel confederacy are verify
numbered.
The New York herald., 1865-03-06

better II the ranks are filed up. New York b
proverbial for doing things on large scale.
We gave largely to the government in money
and men to carry on the war. We voted .
large sum for State Capitol We will colo
brats the victories Of the national arms to-day
in huge fashion. We have the largest Park
on the continent Let us 60 ia. work, than. In .
like spirit, and on . big scale, and all mp tho
quota of men required Of Us, and spare The me-
tropolis the dishonor Of conscription.
The New York herald., 1865-03-06

OuTIuw Hm MExoRY.-The- forgetfulness Of
the name Of the Secretary Of the Navy by the
new Vice President Of the United States, ex-
hibited during the Inauguration proceedings in
Washington on Saturday, formed curious
episode In the ceremonies It Is true the gray
beard Secretary has been considered fossil Of
antediluvian antiquity; but IL was to be supposed
that his name would have lived In history like
those Of Noah, Methuselah and that venerable
race Of pioneers; but 1t seems to have beer
lost to the memory Of the second officer In 70
government Of the United States. II our worthy
Vice President should ever have occasion
to refer to the Secretary Of the Navy again, and
forget his name, let him think Of Rip Van Win
kle or some other ancient, and the patronymic
Of the antquated Gideon will Immediately
occur to him.
The New York herald., 1865-03-06

Avon THE DnArT.-In ten days from this
time we shall have draft in the city II the
people do not bcstir themselves to fll up the
quota. The Supervisory Committee are doing
their duty conscientiously; II remains for the
rest Of the citizens 70 do theirs In order 10 avoid
draft in the metropolis. Let the capitalists
hurry with their loans Let every man who is
liable 10 be drafted hurry up with substitute.
II will cost nothing, for the committee will
give six hundred dollars bounty. Let every
patriot not liable 70 be drafted, who desires
peace and Union, hurry up with recruit, and
within the allotted ten days our quota win be
filed. There are not more than six months fight
Ing 70 be done now. and II viii bs done all ths
The New York herald., 1865-03-06
City Intelligence.

MEETING ov rHR FIRE DEPARTMENTAL special meeting
Of the joint committees Of tie Boards Of Representatives
and Of Engineers and Fremen, of tho Fire Department.
will DO held this evening" 81 halfpas seven O'Clock, at
Firemens Hall.
FIRE IL BRIDGE srRxrr-Betwesn eight and nine
O'Clock last night nre occurred in brick stable No
TX Bridge street, occupied by Thomas Bowling The
flames spread into the adjoining stable occupied by
Charles sweeny Tho damage done TO the property Of
Downing amounts to about nfy dollan; no Insurance
Mr. svceny got out his 1--WE horses, and oil ths horses
belonging 70 the other parties got out in safety
Mr. swesnys loss Ia estimated at about 500 on feed and
harnesa He occupied apartments for his family The
stable Tho damage 70 his furniture by brcakagc, 30,
amounts about $780, insured for 200 horses and
household furniture In the Brooklyn Insurance Com
pany Tho building Ii owned by Joseph Naylor The
damage amounts 70 about $780, said 70 Be insured
Tho cause Of the nre 10 at present unknown
The New York herald., 1865-03-06

The CELEBRATION To-DAY-There Is no doubt
that If the weather Is pleasant to-day the ma
tional celebration for our recent victories will
be far more successful than it could have been
had it come Oh, @intended, on Saturday. The
democracy, who form the great mass Of the
population, and who always swell tho ranks in
grand public professions, got 1t into their heads
that the celebration, being fixed for the 4th
Of March, was intended to be as much in honor
of the reinauguration as of the national sue
cesses, and would probably have been nero
lookers-on II the affair had taken place on the
original day. Now, however, us it comes OF
on the 9Th, there can be no political significance
attached to II, and we may expect the largest
and most extraordinary exhibition ever wit
messed in the city for we shall not only have
vast masses Of human beings participating, but
elephants, camels, giranes, walruses and va
rious other representatives Of strange animal
creation. If the day is fine there will be one
Of the grandest as well as most curious spec
tacles in Broadway, the Bowcry and Union
square that was ever Witnessed.
The New York herald., 1865-03-06

New THREE Gent CoNs-No Morn PAPER
Tnzs CENT CURREscr.-A law was passed by
both houses Of Congress during the closing
hours 10 authorize the coinage Of three cent
pleosa. " be COMPOSED Of COPPER and nicksL
The New York herald., 1865-03-06

7hS law aso provides &AI ths thrss esnt
pieces shall b legal tender 10 the amount Of
sixty cent, and thst The one and two cent cop
per ooin shall bs legal tender to the amount
Of four cents II also prohibits the issue of any
paper fractional currency below the denomipa-
Hon Of I've cents; consequently, the new paper
three cent notes being Illegal, must bs with
drawn from circulation. II win be recollected
that whom 1t was first proposed to issue three
cent notes Of the fractional currency we recon-
mended that coin Of that denomination be sub
sttuted, a. more likely to meet the wishes Of
the people, and we are glad TO see that Con-
gress has adopted our suggestion.
The New York herald., 1865-03-06

TEE INAUGURATION IN WASHN0TON.-We yes
terdny published q synopsis Of the inaugura-
ton proceedings in Washington on Saturday
last To-day we give complete report Of the
ceremonies The account will be found inter-
esting. The contrast between the Presidential
Inauguration In 1861 and that Of 1866 will strike
The attention Of every reader. On the former
occasion the President elect was escorted to
the Capitol surrounded by double lines Of
cavalry, armed 10 the teeth, with artillery to The
front and rear, and with infantry in line and
posted upon every point dcppM in the city.
This formidable military array was not for the
purpose Of adding peaceful and brilliant <clat
to the ceremonies, as had been the custom, 10 .
more or less extent ever since the days Of
Washington; butitwas TO suppress threatened
outbreak by malcontents who had entered
into an alleged conspiracy to prevent by
force, II necessary, the Inauguration Of Presi-
dent Lincoln. In 1s6b-four years later-the
same functionary passes from the Presidential
mansion TO the national Capitol surrounded by
Gordon of enthusiastic people, and amid their
loud acclaims recites his second inaugural. The
soldiery are not there TO put down treachery,
the sautes Of artillery are not Numbered forth az
. menace and warning, the bunting is no,
displayed charingly, but In abundance; and,
In short, the whole affair demonstrated what
the people Of the United States oan accomplish
II the administrators Of their government be true
to their oaths, firm in the performance Of theil
duty, and selfsacriHcing In the exercise Of pure
and lofty spirit Of patriotism.
The New York herald., 1865-03-06
THE NEW INTERNAL REVENUE LAW.

New York, Monday, March o, 1868.