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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-17
A YEARS EXPERIENCE OF FREE
DOM IN MISSOURI.

The Missouri Democrat refers to the fact
that the 1lth of January was the first ami
versary of freedom ir Missouri. Only one
year ago slavery was formally and practically
abolished in that great State, and, instead of
the dangers and evils predicted, the State has
never been more prosperous. The negroes
have been peaceable and industrious and have
done more work than ever in any year before
Even the Secesh and Conservative press
Missouri bear testimony to the general good
conduct and industry of the colored people of
Missouri. 1t is well known fact that there
is no complaint in that State against the ne
groes as class they are universally well
behaved, and they are generally well treated
BY their white neighbors. They enjoy all the
rights of citizens, and they do not abuse their
advantages, but they are improving their own
condition, educating themselves and their
children, and acquiring property and home.
steads in many instances.
Freedom is good thing for mankind, and
liberty is blessing to negroes, as we'll as
white men, and in every way an advantage TO
community, IN spite Of all democratic dog
mas North or South to the contrary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-17

FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. l6.
Orders were received yesterday from the
War Department to discharge all employees in
this District who had been in any way connect.
ed with the rebellion. In accordance with
these instructions the Commanding General
Immediately disnismissed all such, about
twenty five in number, giving them short no.
tice to leave the place. The Agent of the
National Express Co. was also sent away for
the same reason.
This order was undoubtedly caused by the
rumor that an organization was being formed
to rescue jeff. Davis.
Armed picket boats are are on duty con-
stantly, TO examine all vessels arriving in
this harbor.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-17

PouGHKEEPsIE, Jan. IA.
Nearly 1900 persons assembled at Pine
Hall, in this city, last night, to listen to an
address from the Hon. Schuyler Colfax. Af-
ter the address, nearly 1000 people, headed
by Eastman College Band, rendered to Mr..
Colfax a serenade. In response Mr.. Colfax
thanked all concerned. He alluded to the
rebellion. contrasting four years ago with
now. Then the flag of freedom, drenched in
blood, had been stricken down from every
fort in the South by the hand of treason :
while now it waved in triumph over those re-
possessed and reoccupied structures The
country is destined to future more brilliant.
more compact, more free than has been felt
for years. He had faith in the Judgment and
overriding of Providence. No rupture would
occur between Congress and the President
The Union will be reconstructed in such a
manner as will be final for ages to come
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-17

THE President had an overwhelming visit
the other day, from committee of ladies',
headed by Mrs. Senator Trumbul. III all about
two hundred and fifty, who presented Pc
tition, and vehemently urged him to reject
the application for the pardon of R. s. Cox. of
Georgetown, d. c., late of the rebel army.
These ladies' are of society, entitled Ma
tional Colored Home Association. They state
that Cox is large landholder in this District,
and their Society has erected on his land
buildings in which are housed large number
of helpless coored people, and they ask that,
if Cox be pardoned at all, it shall be on con-
dition that he give to their Association ten
acres of land aud the buildings thereon, now
occupied by the Association.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-17
Important Order from Gen. Sweeney.
Nrw Yopr Ion 1c

Gen. Sweeny yesterday issued an important
order to the Fenian Brotherhood. 1t will be
sent to different circles by mail 1t is not
made public, but it is understood that it calls
for prompt military organization, and prom
ises active work instead of words.
Gen. Sweeney was called to Washington
yesterday by dispatch from the Secretary of
War, and it is the opinion that he will be re-
stored to his position III the army.
The Roberts Senate hold q special meet.
ing TO- morrow.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-17

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.
An Examining Board Of officers Of the L.
S. Marine Corps has been ordered by the
Navy Department, to convene at the head
quarrers in this city, on Wednesday, to decide
upon the qualification Of candidates for ap-
poiutment rs Second Leutenants. There are
only six vacancies to be filled, and it is known
that there are over FIVE hundred applications
on flle.
Semmes is held in close confinement at the
Marine Barracks awaiting the action Of the
Government Semmes is in good health.
spirits, &c, and confident of being able TO
justify his conduct during the rebellion.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-17
NEM YoRK. Jan. I6.

Captain Peabody, Of the United States ship
Neptune, recently charged with cruel treat
ment of his passengers and crew has been re-
quired to give $23. 500 bail to answer the
cen ilaisa ssd suits sbstAe been Assught
against him.
Six inches Of Snow fell in this city astntkht
North and East rivers are filed with floating
ice, impeding nAvigation TO great extent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-17
SAX ERAkCIsco. Jan. is.

The steamer African, (Nicaragua line, }
sailed to-day with q large number Of pas
sengers.
Private letters report the blockade Of the
Chilian ports to be raised 80 as to allow Spain
10 attend TO Peru.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-17

A SPECIAL dispatch to the Chicago Ranlb-
licaa, dated Washington, Jan. 18th, contains
the following items:
A dispatch from Richmond to-day an
nounces it is probable that Gov. Pierpont
will resign, IN consequence of the defeat OF
his appolntees in the recent election for State
officers by the Virginia Legislature. The ma.
jority OF the Legislature are naturally much
opposed to this for fear Lieut.. Gov. Cowper,
very radical man, Provisional Govern
or, still more radical, will succeed.
Mr.. f. p. Brooks. correspondent of the
New York Times at Richmond. was to day
attacked, at the Spotswood House, by 5.
Rives Pollard of the Examiner, who attempt
ed to cowhide him; but Brooks disarmed him
of his weapon, and then thrashed him until
taken off by the bystanders. The supposed
cause of the affair is Brooks's sarcastic ac-
count of Pollard's bushwhscking affairs in
the Richmond Capitol last week.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-17

MERRITT, NOT CusrAR.- The telegraphic
statement that Gen. Custar is the officer
charged with having uttered REASONABLE sen.
nmens IN Texas, Is not true. Gen. Merritt
y understood to bs the officer referred 70.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-17

-"All bitters have heating tendency of
effect" said doctor to young lady. "You
win except bitter cold morning, won't you
doctor ?' inquired the lady.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-17
New Adverlise snents.

OST.-On Tuesday evening, on Main
street. between Fiith and Eighth streets an AZ
COUNT B1oK, ~hifh can be Of 20 the finder
and wkkh be will pl~a-e leave at thi once
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-17

BUFFALO, Jan. 16.
A FIRE ct Bergen, New York, last night des-
troyed Il buildings. Loss unknown.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-17

ToRosro, C. W, Jan. lG.
Rumor circulated that arrangements have
been made in Washington continuing the re-
ciProcity treaty beyond March for the purpose
OF more mature consideration.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-17
MARRIED.

On the 10th inst at Aon,o.e, by Rev. T West
yer. Mr. n DI.s. If Kvkuk, 10 Miss CkIrE sPAU
the former pisee
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-17

BEAUTIFUL SoFT AND GLOSSY HAIR
Those wanting fine and glossy hair please
read the card of George Cabus, in another
part of this paper. Cabus Tonic Is perma
nent cure for the dandruff cures scurf, erup-
tions, and all the diseases of the skin restores
grey hair to its original color dec1e-2m.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-17
NEW YoRH, Jan. 10.

After examining Fifty seven jurors in the
Otero case yesterday, twelve were found who
had not formed an opinion as to the guilt or
innocence of the accused. They were sworn
in, after which the Court adjourned till ten
o. clock this forenoon,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-17
y USIC.

AAISS ABBA B. CREEL viii teach
Vl eIsssss in PIANO PORTE PA ZINC. Pnpils
may cosansnes ct Apply to her st hse rsadsnes,
ocgnR q eSvsatA ~ Tiosa eFssts. 1ess
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-17

AT meeting Of the State Military Associa-
ton, the following letter was received from
Gen. Sherman:
HDo'Rs MI. Dry. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, !
Sr. LOUIS, Jan. 9.
1t is impossible for me to come to Albany
on the occasion referred to, but do heartily
approve the object and wish you eminent sue
cess Now is the appointed time, If ever in
our history, to place the militia OF our coun.
try on footing honorable and useful 10 the
nation. Now 1T can claim all the honors
gained by the State volunteers. With their
experience in organization, equipment and
drlli, presume the great State Of New York
will devise some good system for the militia
OF the State, and so represent it that other
States will follow the example, and make it
uniform Service in the militia during peace
should be made attractive and honorable. so
that the organization may be Immediately
available in war, until Congress has time TO
provide national troops for the emergency.
Again wishing you all possible success, am
your obedient servant,
W. L. SHERMAN, Major General.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-17

le0 Main street, DuHAlo, New York.
For sale BY D. A. KERR, Keokut, Iowa.
ana15.1oD eeW
, 1866-09-14

ions, drawn BY span Of ponies that will keep
fat on the wild grass, and they can make deci-
dedly pleasure trip oft, hunting and fishing
ali the way to the steamboat landing at Benton.
Then expenses from walla Walla to Benton will
be what their provisions cost them--six or sew
en- dollars to the person, and about seven dol
lars, all told, for ferriages. Ny expenses on the
route for ferriages was S2,25.
Wagons and teams would be worth nearly as
much at Benton as they cost here. A great ma
ny passengers went down on the steamboats, for
from $40 to $40 this season. The Deer Lodge
made the trip from Benton to st. Louis in I9
days and 10 hours, and back to Benton in &c
days and q hours. The time to Omaha, where
cars could be taken to all parts of the United
States, would be considerably less This route
only needs to be known to become the most pop.
ular one on the continent.
beg pardon, Mr.. Editor, for monorolizing SC
much of your space, but as many friends wished
to know what thought of the country and It's
prospects, &C., they can have it here in full
Yours truly. PHILIP RITZ.
, 1866-09-14
PRINTER WASTED-A Journeyman Printer VIII
obtain employment on application at this Otiiee'
The MnIIan Road.

The Importance tc this Valley Of opening the
Mullan Road is clearly and ably set forth in the
communication which will be found in another
column The writer, PHILIP RIrz, Esq, has Just
passed over the Road, and his statements ana
expressions of opinion will have great weight
as coming from an earnest, practical man. lna'
the Road should be opened, and that it is a ne
cessity for Walla Walla Valley, is fact that is
universally acknowledged. In this connection
project has been originated by our frends OIL
He'll Gate Valley which promises success Iney
propose to despatch agent to Washington 10
be there at the opening of the session OF Con-
gress, whose business it Will be to procure an
appropriation of $IoO, 900, or whatever otner
sum may be necessary to open the road 10 THIS
end they have already raised fund OF Sooo TO-
ward defraying the expenses Of an agent, ana
have further signifed their preference for Mr.
Ritz to act in that capacity. The question tna'
il now addressed to our citizens is. whether n.y.
I'm uu-operate in a measure in which more than
any other people they are interested? one-fourth
the means necessary to secure the services of an
agent is already subscribed, and it remains for
the people of this Valley to raise the balance
saw Sl2OO or $500. The Legislature of Mon
tana soon to meet, will pass memorial asking
Congress to make an appropriation to open the
Nullan Road. A similar memorial will pass the
Washington Territory Legislature. Thus forti-
fed, an active, energetic man like Mr.. Ritz-oh
the ground and in constant communication with
the members from the Pacific coast-would have
little or no difficulty in securing the necessary
appropriation, and by early spring measures
to open the Road might be perfected The ex-
perience of the present year demonstrates the
Lake route a failure. With any amount of puff
fng and blowing in favor of the Lake humbug,
we have the significant fact that scyen-elghts of
the trade and travel to and from Montana passes
over the Mullan Road. We have here briefly
presented the views that occur to US in connex'
ion with Mr. Ritz's communication. 1t remains
for our leading citizens to take hold of these
suggestions and press them to favorable con-
clusion.
, 1866-09-14

HEBREW New YEAR.-The importance
of the Hebrew element in our community was
strfkingly manifested on Monday and Tues
day last Being the anniversary of their
New Year, their stores and places of business
we're all closed on the days named, and as a
result Main street wore blank appearance
Indeed, stranger would have supposed that
some terrible calamity had overtaken the
town and led to its desertion. With We'd
nesday morning, our Hebrew friends we're at
their posts bright and early, and Main street
once more wore its wonted cheerful appear,
ance,
, 1866-09-14

D. NJ MoRE.-This member of the More & Fo-
gus concern made public talk to his creditors
on wednesday night, in Silver. For the present.
we credit him with truthfuness He said in
substance that everything he had and himself
were at the disposal of his creditors that their
business had been recklessly conducted that
more more money had been expended on outside af.
lalrs ana worthless men aud objects to the com,
pau! nan the whole Indebtedness of the firm ;
'ua' ne did not expect to live long enough to find
OUT all the wrongful transactions here that of
themselves the mine and mill were paving insti-
tuuonsi that he did not hold himself blameless
for the present condition of affairs. &c. The
reasonable deductions of which are that a sys-
TEN OF dishonesty, deception and total disre-
gard Of business obligations have characterize ed
tne ofhcers in charge. This is the public YER
% aIee ana as such we give it. We were fully sat-
lsned OF this three months ago +; but had we
given 1t publicity, the same men who are now
threatening to mob the FOCUS crowd would have
personally assaulted us. In consequence of GER
t;m tln negotiations we deferred making this item
.,ii 50 late an hour, that nothing further can be
Saiu III teis issue.-OWyhee ArdtGnehe.
, 1866-09-14

SOLID UNION MEN.-ln Che Union Convention
which met at Philadelphia on the l4th August,
was VIM. B. Astor, who at the outbreak of the
rebellion donated one million of dollars toward
arming and equipping Union soldiers. Not less
conspicuous was Cornelius Vanderbilt who at
the call of the Government, donated steam
ship of war-one of the finest vessels il the
service, and representing cost of not less than
$50 900. With this record of solid service in
behalf of the Union, we find these two gentle
men lending their influence in favor of Presi-
dent Johnsons policy, and uniting with those
who demand the immediate restoration of the
UnIUu. uen men VINO nave thus slgnaIIy eYln,
ced their devotion to the Union take sides with
the President is it not somewhat out of taste for
the pennysa-liners of the radical press to be
continually blurring the charge of treason in
the face of all those who refuse to insist upon
negro suffrage as a condition precedent to the
restoration.of the Union? Tried men and true,
they have signalized their devotion to their coun-
try by sacrifices which have scarcely a parallel
in the history of the world and yet these are
the men whom hirling scrbblers write down as
traitors
, 1866-09-14
ANorHER CONVENTION THREArENEn.-

ANOTHER CONVENTION THREATENED
We have had two conventions this summer,
both held in Philadelphia, and each respeeta,
bic both in point of ability and number in
attendance. The first convention, that of
the I4th August, was exclusively white
mans organization, and was composed CT
those who believe that this is white mans
government. The second, the resolutions ol
which we give in this weeks issue, was a
speckled concern, aud included both white
and black men. Not satisfied with these
two demonstrations, which night fairly be
presumed to represent all shades of opinion.
The Tribune now call for third convention
to be composed exclusively o. black men.
Greeley says that "the country hat can listen
to convention of dislOyalists, (white mem
will have an open ear for one of colored
men," and thereupon he advises his colOred
brothers to hold convention and issue theil
declaration Of principles. The Tribune fur
ther adds, "that there is room for THIRD
convention in the field" and advises its black
friends to go in and try their hnds at fran
ing platforms. This third convention is par
Of the Trlbune's programme by which Fred
Douglas is to be formally brought before the
country as candidate for the Presidency
The movement is perfectly consistent, ant
it is to be hoped that nothing will arise t.
check it. A faction that claims that this il
not the white mans government, argues by
implication that it is a mongrel institution
and if so, why not convention of darkeys
and negro candidate br the Presidency
The world moves
, 1866-09-14

CRoPs.-Notwithstanding the late raid of
the grasshoppers on the crops between here
and the Boulder range, farmers who live in
that part of the country tell us that i'm.
mense amounts of barley, wheat and oats
have been harvested and that between this
and the Jefferson no material damage has
been sustained on account of these destructr
i've representatives of excellent trout. bait
Montana Post.
, 1866-09-14

GENERAL BUTLER has recently given his
opinion of the New Orleans riot. We should
like to have his version Of the robberies that
were perpetrated in the Crescent City whilst
he held sway there. Could his experience
be faithfully related, we doubt not that he
would take rank as one of the greatest rob-
bers and most accomplished villains of the
age.
, 1866-09-14

OREGON LEGIsLATURE.-K telegraph to
to the Oregonion states that the Senate or
ganized on Monday, by the election of Col.
Cornelius as President. The House failed
to organize, owing to the absence of the
Democratic members.
LArER.ABy to-dsy's stage we learn that the
Oregon Legislature finally organized b the
election of Union officers in both HouSes.
, 1866-09-14
FARM FOR SALE FOR SIOo0

HNHE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS HIS FARM ii.
i uate On the Walla WaiIa River, on the Wa.g',
BAD, 10 miles from town, for sale for $1,000. Th,
Farm is decided land, and Contains lSO acres eiyI,
five acres under cultivation is nearly all tsp,si
has two dwelling houses on it, with stables and al
houses convenient. About 40 acres Of the bni /,
sown in Timothy. The principal portion Of Tie M
cultivated land is well tHberci. The outside mn,
is considered the best in the country for stock aa
well wateroI. For further information. appy On n,
premises, to [jJttI j. NJ. IDOL
, 1866-09-14

=, eas- For our part we rather like the Abo-
htlonlSts. There are good many of them,
too. They are nothing like so scarce as tbe1
used to be.-OregoHidH,
me writer Of the above was evidently tight,
and whilst under the influence of whiskey on
the brain saw double. Pittock shouldn't allow
his editor to write when be has snakes in his
boots"
, 1866-09-14

TROUBLE WITH INDIANs.-We have a
report that party of Occur d'Aleue Indians
objected to the whites passing through their
country. The difficulty was subsequently,
adjusted and at last accounts order reiened
in Occur d'Aleue.
, 1866-09-14

W. W. PARKER, Editor of the Astoria
Gazette, munches President Johnsou's ssbrs.d
and butter" and at the same time prumbls.
at his policy The ungrateful cormorant a.
serves to be put on short commons.
, 1866-09-14

A BRAVE MAN WANTED. Will.
laus writes from Washington that brave
man is wanted to represent Oregon in the
Senate The Senator has taken his ON
measure, and finding that he is utterly
destitute of every manly quality, thinks il
would be well to nave one brave Senator
from the State. We concur.
, 1866-09-14

PERsONAL.-D. W. Percy, travelling agent and
correspondent of the Montana Post, called upon
US this morning, on his way to San Francisco
ard the Atlantic States. Mr.. P. came by the
way of the Mullan Road, and informs US that this
great thoroughfare, at trifing expense, can be
put in excellent travelling condition.
, 1866-09-14
ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE.

NOTICE l. HEREBY GIVEN, that the sutsft
IN Der has obtained .et,erS OF Adninistratol %
the estate OF II. A. LIVINGSTON late Of Wan
Walla County, ". T., deceased. All persons hlyli
claims against said estate are requested to pfet-'
them within one year from date or he forever blel'
Those indebted VIII make immediate payment.
REBECCA A. LIVINGSTON, AdEL
Waila Walla, Sept. 10. 1866. 3y-ln
, 1866-09-14

WHO'S AFRAID.-The Tribune, in fierce
diatribe, drawn out by the intimation that
the course of the radicals is likely to
bring on another war, screches out "bring
on your bears" Greeley is an infdel in re.
ligion, and consequently has never read the
Bible story of the boys in the woods, who
were devoured by bears. If our memory
serves us Alright, the offence of the boys was
that of mockery, charge to which Greeley
is particularly open.
, 1866-09-14

THE TRIBUNE CoRREcrED-The NY Tr;5,,n,
lately ventured the opinion that "St. Louis wa 5
destined to be the second Gf not the frst) city
in America The Oregoniaa takes its radical
contemporary to task for this assertion, and
claims that the little town at the head of Will.
annette slough is destined to become the first
city in America ! Prudent boys will bear the
Or'goHiaH'' prediction in mind, and invest their
spare six-pences in Portland town lots.
, 1866-09-14

BREAD AND Butter PATRIor"-General
John A. Dix, the author of the memorable dec
laration, Shoot the first man who attempts to
pull down the hag' is an enthusiastic suppor-
ter of the Presidents policy, and will soon take
the "stump" in the State of New York in favor
OF an immediate restoration of the Union. When
patriots like Dix sustain the President, be can
laugh to scorn the opposition of the whole host
Of negro worshppers
, 1866-09-14
burning Of he} Union League House at
Philddelphia.

CHICAGO, Sept. 8-The damage to the
Philadelphia Union League House BY the
hre, is about $4,000. The fire broke out
in the cupboard in the attic, and a few buck,
cts of water could have quenched it when
discovered, but the water pipes were found
cut. A large reward is offered for tie iucen,
diaries.
The PHILADELPHIA Southern Unionists
Convention adjourned sire die yesterday af,
ternoon.