The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-02-04
Specials 10 New York Datlies.
New YoRK, Feb. 3

The Herald special oronto dispatch says
the Canadian Fenians have issued an address
to the American Brotherhood, endorsing the
o Mahoney faction, declaring the true and
only object Of the movement to be the free
dom of Ireland, and denouncing the propo-
sition to go to Ireland by way of Canada.
The Worlds Washington special says the
House Military Committee are about equally
divided on the question of making the grade
of General part Of the regular army, and
not temporary matter; that in the event of
the death of General Grant, some other mer-
itorious officer may be promoted to the place.
1t will probably be adopted in that form.
The Times Washington special says bill
proposed by the Commissioner of Customs,
and the Convention of Frontier Collectors
and Custom officers, to prevent smuggling, is
now in the hands of Secretary McCulloch, for
examination and approval The Secretary
will probably send the proposition to Congress
on Monday next, and urge its immediate
passage, and in the meantime, Commissioner
Sargent is receiving information daily OF new
erasures of the revenue laws and of fresh iu-
stances Of smuggling from Canada
Detective Baker was not sentenced yester-
day, as was expected, on an indictment for
false imprisonment Of Mrs. Cobb. There are
three other indictments against him, for rob-
berry, false Imprisonment and extortion, for
which he will be tried within the next three
weeks
The Tribune's Washington special SAYS
Nicholas Smith. who was nominated Minister
TO Greece, at the breaking out Of the war was
Captain in the 9th regulars, and went to
Louisville to recruit his company. He be-
came engaged to be married, but the marriage
was delayed because the lady would not
marry one engaged in fighting for his coun-
try. He resigned his Captaincy, was mar
ried, and as civilian, is now nominated as
Minister to Greece.
Nothing official has been received at the
navy yard in relation to the United States
steamer Narcissus, reported to bave been lost
on Egnout Key, Florida. The United States
the time it is reported that the Narcissus left
1t is probable that the Jessamine is the un-
fortunate vessel. Nothing definite is. how
ever, known in relation to the matter.
The Tribune's Washington special says that
letters have just been received from Paris,
confirming in every particular the information
concerning the intentions of the Emperor of
France to withdraw his forces from Mexico,
with the least possible delay, demanding
nothing of the Government of the United
States, except that it remain neutral between
the belligerant parties according to the assu-
RANGES frequently given and reiterated BY this
Government during the last three years The
Emperor does not ask for the recognition of
Maximilian, nor insist upon any other treaty
stipulation. The statement put forth that
Macmillan is to make preparations for the
evacuation is confirmed by letters received in
Washington. | have good reasons for be-
lieving that the State Department is already
in possession Of Official information TO that
effect, and it is to be hoped that such infor.
nation will soon be laid before the public.
The statement here given came from most
trustworthy source, and may be looked upon
as absolutely reliable.
The statement recently published that the
removal of the pirate Semmes had been or
dered by the Navy Department, is incorrect
He will be tried for piracy, but several other
charges and specifications are under advise
ment by the proper authorities, and the de-
liberations will be made known in few days.
These charges and specifications require most
careful consideration. as his conviction only
would establish precedent which might ope-
rate to the detrment Of the country in future
wars with foreign nations.