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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-18
From New York.

NEW 0RE, sept 10.
The committee to secure relief for colored
people who suffered by the riot of 1853, have
after much waiting and perseverance, arranged
for the payment of the largest portion of the
sufferers
The Tribune's Washington special says
some of the original planters are directing at
tention to the importation of foreigners, to
conduct the operations of agriculture.
One gentleman in Charlotte has introduced
thirty-two Swedes, as laborers, who have
proved to be patient, perseveriDg and indus
trious; but some apprehensons are entertained
that the climate so far South will operate un-
favorably on their health and powers of endu-
rance.
New Orleans files to the 7th are received.
The Times Brownsville correspondent says
the health fthe colored troops continues bad.
Sanitary measures have been adopted.
Though quiet. the Liberals in Matamoras
are collecting large force, and will soon in
crease it by union with the force of Cor,i-
mas and other forces.
Four confederate Americans were barbar-
ously murdered, recently, by rohhers, one of
whom is reported to be Gen. Parsons, of Mis-.
so iri, while another report has it Col. Par
sons, OF Texas.
The Times publishes Gen. Slocums' order
reyoking his order forbidding the organization
of the militia of Mississippi by Gov. Sharkey
and says we have information, somewhat re-
liable, that important changes will soon take
place in Mississippi regarding the powers and
conduct Of the Freedmen's Bureau, which
will doubtless form Q precedent for all other
States lately in insurrection.
ihe imports Of this week are very heavy.
being in dry goods $4,000, ASP, andi in general
merchandise S3,8l7 1868, or q total of 81 1885,
$50, the largest importation OF any week for
this year.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-18


The Times Washington special says the
bureau of rebel archives, under charge of that
well-known scholar and writer, Dr. Francis
Lieber is now fairly organized. and at work
on the examination and classification Of the
FIVE hundred boxes of archives Of the late
rebel government. These documents relate
to every department and period Of the rebel
lion, and cover the largest part Of ITS civil ard
military history. Their classification and
compilation by such an able and discriminat-
ing gentleman as DR.. Leber will put the his
tory Of the Confederacy in correct light be-
fore the public. The title of the bureau has
been changed, and it is now called the "Ar-
chive Office Of the War Department" and it
will be the custodian of an immense proper
ton Of the archives Of the war which have
been forwarded to the department. There
are now deposited in the department the Off
csl histories of eight or ten army corps. as
filed by their adjutant generals The archive
Office now occupies spacious room on +
street while awaiting the preparation of Ford S
Theatre, which will be in readiness about
January lst. In addition 10 the archives,
there will be deposited there about 700 flags
and numerous other trophies, which render it
the museum of the rebellion.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-18
From South Carolina.
New loRK, Sept. /

new oRk. Sept ln.
Charleston papers of the 18th are received
Ex-Gov. Aiken received full and complete
pardon from the President on the 1lth.
The Esd S. c. and l02 Mich. colored troops,
are on their way to their places of rendezvous
to be mustered out.
The rice crop in the vicinity of George.
town, is said to be abundant.
BY October il is thought communication by
rail between Charleston and Columbia will be
restored.
The Tribune Washington special says the
first overland mail for Charleston since the
beginning Of the rebellion. left here to-day by
the Alexandra and Orange railroad.
The Iridunes correspondent says: q ] am
told by person whose authority cannot dis
pute, that the President and Mr.. Seward look
upon the recognition Of Mexico as an act
perfectly legitimate itself, and which must
eventually take place. and this without pre-
judicing the maintainance of the Monroe doc
triLe. which the recognition Of Mexico does
not interfere with, and which will be reassert-
ed with more strength than ever.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-18
From baltimore.
HALrlNnRE. Sept l6.

BALTIMORE, Sept l6.
A telegram was received yesterday at the
provost marshars Office from Gen. Baker, in
Washington to arrest G. T. Garrison. of Ac-
comac, and send him to Washington with the
property committed to his charge by Capt.
Winder, consisting of watches and other prop.
erty taken from Andersonville prisoners.
Garrison left in the Baltimore boat yesterday
in charge of Capt. Hitchcock for Washington
in obedience to the orders received by tele-
graph.
The Norfolk Post says the press Of the
country has been extensively sold in regard
to the reported recovery of the safe of the
frigate Cumberland, containing large amount
of specie. The only money recovered, as we
stated, this time, WAS twenty dollar gold
piece.
The Norfolk Post says JEFF Davis was yes
terday transferred from his casemate prison
to room in Carroll Hall, Fort Monroe. The
change was necessary, owing to his declining
health. Carroll Hall is perhaps the mos,
comfortable place in the fert.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-18
New YoRK. Sept.

Ihe Posts Washington special says Gen.
Howard leaves on Tuesday next to inspec,
the condition of the freedmen affairs in Vir.
glnia, and may extend his trip to some points
of North Carolina.
Gen. Spinner, of the TreaDy Department,
leaves here this evening on his leave for thirty
days.
The rebel Gen Henry C, Wayne, son Of
Judge Wayne, ofthe U. 8. Supreme Court
and Major and Quartermaster u. s. Army be-
fore the war, has been pardoned by the Pres.
ident. Gen. Wayne was on military service in
Georgia, but never took any very active part
in the rebellion
The marine band gave concerts on the
President lawn this afternoon. Quite mum.
ber of rebels were observed in the crowd.
They were dressed as ordinary christians,
and behaved themselves respectfully. Some
Of them we're residents Of this city before the
war, and seem delighted to get back once
more.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-18

NEW IORK, sept. 10.
By an arrival from Monteveido, Uruguay,
of the 25th Of July, We have additional de.
tails of much interest, regarding the war be-
tween the Republic of Paraguay, on the one
hand, and the empire OF Brazil, the Areen-
tine confederation, and the Republic of Cru-
quay, on the other hand.
President Lopez had taken command of
the Paraguayans, in person, but was moving
more cautiously than at first, owing to seye-
raj checks which his troops had received.
The allies claim that the navy of the Para
guayans was nearly snnihilated in the battle
OF hichnalo, between Paraguay and Brazil.
and that on land the Paraguayans had also
experienced some material repulses. The
armies Of all the contending powers were in
motion, however, and all kinds of military
preparations were in progress in every direc-
ton but till the rain and cold give place to
more favorable weather, it was thought no
decisive campaign would be commenced
There were 1900 Brazilians in the field
A Montevedo paper announces that Uni
ted States naval expedition of great strength
would soon a-rive on the South American coast
accompanied by commissioner, whose duty
it would be to demand and enforce non inter
ference with the free navigation of the Platte
ryer, by Brazil, and the payment, by that
government of $4OO,000. as indemnify for
American vessels destroyed by rebel pirates,
in Brazilian waters.
4 Buenos Ayres journal says, however,
this story has no foundation in fact.
The city Of Montevedo was said to be in a
terrible condition, owing to political intrigues
Political arrests, murders in broad daylight.
burglaries, robbcries, and utter lawlessness
prevailed.
Adyices from Jamaica, W. L., TO Sept Tth,
report the long protracted drought which had
caused widespread distress in the land, was
over, and favorable showers had fallen.
Gen. Lawathe. q refugee from Hayti resi-
ding at Kingston Jamaica, having been threat
ened with expulsion from the island for al.
legged completely in the Hsytien rebellion. had
written to the governor of Jamaica DENYING
that he was at all mixed up in any recent
scheme against his country.
There does not appear TO have been any
truth in the report received by previous ar.
rival u q an insurrection was about TO break
out in the western portion of Jamaica
The rebellion in Hayti il still unsnbdued.
A letter from Port au Prince. of the 10Th
of August. published in Jamaica paper, say
that oefard, as already mentioned, left Por1
au Prince on the 18th, for the seat Of war.
taking with him sixteen hundred men.
The insurgents had been repulsed in all
their advances.
The recap,ure from them Of the town OF
Cape Haytien was daily expected
1t was rumored thst Fort Mitchell had al
ready been captured by the national troops
with 90 prisoners.
Several Of the Haytien papers denounce
the excesses committed by the revolutionary
leaders, in breaking open stores and robbing
the banks to pay their soldiers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-18
BY. TELEGRAPH,

WASHINGTON, Sent,

WASHINGTON, Sept. IL.
Capt. Wirz is now permitted to see his wife,
she having received pass from the War De-
partment permitting her to visit him. The
spiritual advisers, Fathers Hamilton and
Wheeland, of whom he seeks spiritual com.
fort, have not yet called upon him.
Yesterday writ of habeas corpus was is
sued by Judge Wyley, on the petition of Sam
uel H. Burch, filed BY his counsel, Jas. H.
Bradley, Esq.,, commanding the officer in
charge of the Old Capitol prison to produce
before him, at II clock, the bodies of his
father Samuel Burch, and his brothers Chas
Burch and Orlando Burch. who he represents
to be unlawfully arrested and illegally held,
they neither now or ever having been connect
ed with land or naval forces. To-day Gen.
Baker, by whose order the parties were ar
rested several days since. at their homes in
Fairfax county, appeared with the writ en-
dOrsed by the President as follows:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Sept 1G, 1885,
In the cases Of Samuel Burch, Chas. Burch
and Orlando Burch, named within, the exc
cution of the writ of habeas corpus is hereby
suspended.
tSigned,l ANDREW JOHNSON.
Another of the family, Elijah Burch, was
arrested yesterday. They arc charged with
the iaTCcuy Vi anu UidrhiuE NOfernhcnt
horses with the brand. &c. 1t is said they
were caught in the act. Already Gen. Ba-
kers forces have received over thirty horses
SO marked, supposed to be with the same
brand
Gen. Baker stated there would be no obiec.
ton to turning the parties over to the civil
court at once if they could be tried imme-
diately, or they would he turned over to be
placed under bail. II is probable they will
be turned over in few days to the civil au-
thorities at Alexandria.
The President has pardoned Marshall B.
Holland, collector of customs for the District
of Brunswick, Ga, and I. Murray, surveyor
of customs for the port of Paducah. Ky.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-18
Captain Wirz.

NEW YoRg, Sept. H.
The Herald Washington special saws the
improvement that has taken piaca III tne
health of Wirz during the interval the court
has been adjourned make il probable that the
trial will be resumed on Monday morning
The entire quiet ,ha. has been imposed on
the prisoner during his late indisposition has
had the effect of causing him to regard much
more hopefully the issue of the ordeal he j.
nov undergoing, and ifhis previous constant
labors in his cell preparing documents and
evidence that have favorable bearing upon
his case are interdicted in the future he will
probably have no relapse. Ii is evident thai
in addition to the effect Of the fearful recital
that has been progressing day after day with
out single extenuating circumstance being
deduced. that the sleepless nights Wirz has
been devoting 10 his canse have brought about
prostration. yerging upon insanity.
Unless some new phase is pat upon his
trial, its conclusion will be looked for in few
days. 1t is but just To state, however. that
his unsettled condition Is considered critical
He is plainly liable TO break down at any
moment and become hopelessly insane before
the termination of his trial.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-18
Sunday Night Report.
Foreign News.

NEw YoRK, Sept. IL
Steamer City of Boston, which left Liver
pool p. m. Of the 9th, arrived here this D.
m. Her news is four days later.
The Confederate bona holders held a meet
ing in London on the 4th, and debated their
prospects-some speakers even contend that
the Confederate Government was RESPONSE
be-a committee was appointed. On the
sth proceedings afforded so little ground fer
hope, that the bonds declined 102c.
The Liverpool Post points ont that trade
between the Mersey and Southern ports is as
suming its old activity. Many ships have
sailed, and many more are on the lists for
cotton ports.
Sir A. Hamilton, the astronomer, is dead.
The Emperor and Empress of the French
and the King and Queen Of Spain are abo,
10 exchange visits at San Sebastian and vi.
arretto.
The cholera continues active at Marseilles.
Joseph Bonaparte. Prince of Musignani. died
at Rome.
1t is reported that Austria is intriguing for
the annexation of the Ionian Islands.
The King of Prussia will visit Ghent.
The leaders in the recent Fenian demonstra-
ton at Black Rock, near Dunbalk, have been
committed for trial at the Assizes, without
privilege Of prosecution. The trial was in
ssituted by orders from the authorities at Dub
lin Castle.
The Mark Lane Express says that three
fourths of the wheat crop will prove to be in
bad condition.
London Money Market.-The funds were
generally steady and firm. Consols clbsed at
30. The demand for Discount continued and
rates were unchanged.
LIVERPOOL 6th.-1he cotton sales of three
days amount to 5000 bales: 5000 for ex-
port and speculation. Market buoyant at an
advance Of ic, and generally closed very firm
At the extreme price. Wcther has BEEN very
ine for harvesting operations. Wheat was
IN limited demand at a decline of I2os3d
per GENITAL, chiefly on new amber. Holders
OF stocks IN store were not pressing SELLERS.
Flour in moderate request al late rateE. In
dian corn in demand AT a decline di d.:
mixed 2is cd n, 3Os. Provisions, Pork ac-
tive. butter quiet al Pa 5 d cheaper Cheese
in moderate demand at Is per cend Lard
firm but quiet at s. for steam. Sugdr firm:
small quantities offering. however, checking
business Coffee slow but generally dull
LoypeS.-New wheat fiat and g per quar-
ter lower for inferior. Flour in active de
demand. Sugars active.
LivEgpooI--Cotton buoyant. all qualities
advanced TO trifling extent. The weather
has been magnificent for the crops.
Provisions firm; butter unchanged. Petro
leum firm: holders demand an advance.
Consuls for Money. s9Ifa 90; Illinol Cen.
trail shares 1s. POS Gsfa aesl.
Latest per cay Of Boston.
LoSDoy. 1th.-Thc political news is un-
important.
4 great fire has occurred at Stambdul. two
thousand five hundred buildings ha} }e been
burned, and the fire was still raging on the
9Th
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-18
Des Moines County Nominations.
BrRLISGTux, Iowa. Sept. rs.

Dt HIINHIUN. IUHa, sStPl- TO.
The Des Moines County Union Convention
assembled in this city al = p. m. to-day, and
organized by eiec,ing Calvin Memminaer
Chairman, aud Max Greene. Secretary.
The following ticket Was nominated.
For Sena.o Zen. Fiiz Henry Warren.
For Representatiyes-Chas. Ben Darwin.
j. ". Williams and ID. A. Flanders
Sherifi--Alex. Perry.
Treasurer-Aaj. Perry.
County Judge-Capt. John c. Power.
The most OF the cominees are soldiers.
The action of the convention was remarka
bly, harmonious. and all the nominations were
made unanimous with cheers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-18

FORT SMITH, Ark.. Sept. II.
Col. Parker and Senator Irwin have been
detailed from the commission. and leave here
Saturday for Bluff Creek, Colorado. where
they will meet other commissioners, appoint
ed by the Secretary of the Interior. to treat
with Arafahoes. Chcyennes and other Indi-
ans, on October 9Th. tien. Sanborn. Super
in;endent Murphy, Nit Carson, and Vim.
Bent will also be there.
The Waehltas and portion of the Creeks
signed a treaty of peace to-day.
A delegation from the Camanches. and al
SO delegation from Armstrong Academy ar
rived to- dav.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-18

The annual return from the British Divorce
Court states that in the year 1884 there were
two hundred and thirty -one petitions for dis
solution Of marriage, and sixty six for JUDI
cisl separation, and that since the establish
ment Of the Court, at the beginning Of the
year 1858, two thousand one hundred and
ihirty.seven petitions have been filed, and
one thousand two hundred and seven pdx-
Hsas elv0, TIN seees y 0esss REiaai1
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-18
Buffalo. Sent. /

Buffalo, Sept. Is.
A dispatch has been received BY Dean
Richmond, from Gen. Slocum, saying he en-.
dorses tie platform, and accepts the nomi-
nation as the democratic nominee for secre.
taro of stata.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-18
Nashville, Sept. 10.

Lieutenant Blackman, Judge advocate of
the military commission for the trial of Champ
Ferguson, commenced his closing argument
for the prosecution to-day. 1t will be con.
cluded Monday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-18
Rnsrox Sent lG

BosToH, Sept. l6
Secretary Stanton and Surgeon General
Samuel Hooper. They propose remaining
Z boat here seveeal days.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-18
Moxrcoxrnv Al. Se,t IL

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Sept. 15,
A test vote was taken this morning, and
the convention, by vote of55 to 50 decided
against reputation of the Confederate State
debt.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-18

A CORRESPONDENT OF the New York Herald
dating al Beenos Ayres. speaks of the a..ri a.
of a Welch colony for settlement in Patagonia.
Three thousand are coming. They bring along
their own industrial machinery. and contem
plate establishing line of steam vessels to
carry ON their own trade.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-18

The Macon Journal and Messenger. which
was suspended by the military, has been al.
lowed 10 resume publication.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-01-28

ed for. Gen, Terry has force enough to
reduce Wilmington, white Sherman, with
the additional troops placed at his com
maud, can walk through South Carolina.
There IS to be An investigation of the sur
render at Beverly. It is said the rebels had
as many prisoners as they had meu to
guard them.
Especial to the Post.)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-The House Nil.
itary Committee have agreed tc report a
bill for slight increase Of pay of arru v Of
ticers.
Mr.. Blair is expected to return from
Richmond in day or two. On Friday the
leading Republicans secuted the idea that
there was any foundation ir the current
peace rumOrs. Mr.. Blair has had repeated
interviews with the President and Davis
on the subject.
New YORK, Jan. 25.-The Words Sa-
vannah correspondent says tie rebels are
expecting an advance on Charleston, and
are making preparations to evacuate that
city, and have already commenced moving
out property.
Spec;a. to N. Y Express.
WAsHtNaToN. Jan. Z4.-Ex- Prest, Pierce
is hourly expected acre and is said 10 De
one oitbe Peace Comm issioners.
NEW YORK, Jan. I-The Posts WASH
in9tOn special states the House Military
COMMITTEE summoned the keeper OF the
Old Capitol prison before them to-day. His
evidence shows that many persons are still
IN prison, against whom 70 charges have
been made
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-01-28
Rebel Account OF the Fort Fisher
Affair.

New YORK. Jan. .i.-The Wilmington
Curotin,a1' says Fort Fisher fell last night.
after an obstinate resistance
Gen. Whiting and sta3, with about 200
troops are now IL the bands Of the err a.uy.
The conh!c. with!c the Fort was a very
severe one, and lasted for two hours, hand
70 hand vita the enemy. We have no
heart TO enter into details, nor &c comment
90 the disastrous event. We may tell our
readers, that the gallant Whiting did his
duty, but had 70 saccunlb TO their force Of
numbers, having been assaulted on Lis
sea, land and rear fronts lv the soldiers,
sailors and marines OF the enemy.
We are glad ID learn says the T4ynchburg
Republican. t-ca, an authoritative source
that the sat works Will sgain be il sue
cessiul operation ~ he ist Of February
next, possibly be4ore % light was the -
Jury 10 then by the late Yankee -a5
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-01-28
War B0ljefIn

OFFICIAL.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WAsHTNaTow, ian,
2l.-lc Mo-. Ger. Di=- The following te,e-
gran. has been received b- this Department
from Lieut.. Gen. Grant.
Signed. Il. M STANTON.
CITY PoIST, Jan. 2$.-7c Hon. Ei7os7 M.
Stanton, Secretary u Wor -One of my
staff has inst returned from Fort Fisher
with dispatches from Gen. Terrv, from
which extract the following
On the 10Th the enemy blew up Forts
Caswell and Campbell and abandoned
them, and the works Of smut Island. also
those at Smutyi.i aud Reeves Point. Each
place was occupied ~ the navy. The
whole number OF guns captured amounts
to i0e. A large number Of small arms also
te.! into our hands, besides large quaint
ties of ordnance and commissary stores
Oar casualties prove smaller than at Gr.s
reported. They SCOT up thus II officers
and ly7 men killed, and u officers and 400
men wounded.
I. $. GRANT, Lieut.. Gen.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-01-28

NEW YORK. Jan. IA party of sebe!
cavalry made their appearance in front OF
the Union outpost picket near Newborn,
North Carolina. on the night CT the nth
inst. During their stay some Of them de-
serted TO tne Union lines, and on the dis
coyery Of this, the remainder-ell book and
were pursued to near Kingston, by de-
tachm ent OF the 18th New York cavalry.
Rebel dese-ters are continually coming ia
at Newbern.
The Union steamer N ystic, while recent
IL attempting to land passengers at Wash
ington, N. c., which for Some time had
been considered neutral ground, was fred
upon and Col. McChesney and another
gentleman wee slightly wounded.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-01-28
Rebel News.

New YORK, Jan. N.-The Richmond
Eaom,ner Of the 10Th says refugees who
have reached Charleston Oh the AZ III report
crate in the attack on Wilmington.
The Erdriaer also says the loss Of Fort
Fisher was occasioned by the failure OF
Bragg to attack the rear OF the Union forces.
The latest from Hood reports bis army n
line spirits and on their way to Corinth.
The unprecedented Hood by Dick Taylor
is conf rmed.
The Wig and Scatinel are out in extreme
bitter articles against reunion.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-01-28
Fleet Returned.

Fort. MONROE, Jan. 20, via BA4rIaor
Jan. 22.-The frigates Minnesota, Watssa
aud Colorado, and the greater portion
the larger vessels Of Adni-a. Po-:er's 'ses
recently operating against Fort Fishef
have returned, and are now anchored "
Hampton Roads.
The steamer Gen. Logan arrived heie
this afternoon with so men of the lo.i
North CAROLINA, captured at Fort tishei
who are to be sent to Fort Delaware.
Our troops are actively engaged IN recon
n0tering the banks OF Cape Fear river,
sounding for torpedoes, and removing ob'
81 rrctions to free narration.