The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-10-02

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DemanAs Fun nSasisfAetiea-Rsn. Dauee
Anna Unttring In his E1srts - Secure
Mexican lnaspenAsnss-Arrival ~ an
Envoy frem the Csurt ~ Franss-Hs
has An Interview with Gen. santa
Anna P-esident Jehnssn PREPARING
mis- Annual AaArsss--Dsalsr Dxplsslsn
-saA Accident at Hillsdale, Mlehtgan--
Fatal Array In Msmphis -Priss Feght
-0en. Dix Takes Formal Pesssssisn ef
the Naval OAes-soath AaeEtcan
News.
NEW York, Oct. l..
A New York Herald special by the cable
dated London, Sept 30 says in consequence
of difficulty which has existed for some
time past between the United States Consul
on the Island of Cyprus and the Turkish
authorities. The United States Minister o.
j. Norris, at Constantinoble, has demanded
full satisfaction from the Sultan and his
Cabinet. Pending the negotiations which
assume rather serious aspect, Mr. Norris
communicated with Admiral Goldborough,
and the United States steamship Ticonda.
roga, Capt. Charles Steadman, which has
been lying of the port of Venice was des-
patched thence for Cyprus.
The difficulty referred to above originated
in the Turkish authorities entering the house
of the United States Consul and taking there
from an alleged conscript.
The Herald says Gen. Santa Anna, at his
headquarters, on Staten Island, is untiring in
his efforts for the cause of
Mexican independence. He has
received dispatches from the chief in that
country to be prompt and assist them, and
his presence there is desired in communities
tions from quarter unlocked for An ex-
pedition has already started, consisting Of
about 1900 men, who ere the imperial al,
thorities will receive the news Of their de-
parture will have landed on their coast.
About ll6 commissions have been issued TO
Americans who have smclt powder. An en-
voy from the Court of France arrived recent
ly in this city and has had several interviews
with the General, but the recent action Of
the veteran shows that thf French diplomatist
did not influence him much.
A Herald Washington special says the
President, it is understood. is devoting every
moment he can spare to the preparation OF
his annual message. 1t is believed that he
will adhere rigidly to his present line Of poll
cy and will take the ground that IN the pre-
paration of new amendments to the constitu.
ton, all the States that claim and are willing
to exercise the right, shall be represented.
He will also suggest to Congress PROPOSE
ton for al amendment to provide for repre-
sentatio n among the States according to the
number of qualified male voters, as prescrib.
ed by each State amendment, to take effect
when the census of 1870 has been taken.
A Herald special says it is stated that the
monthly report of the public debt for Septem-
Der, will show decrease of about 100000
dollars on the Indebtedness and . large in
crease in the specie on hand.
The steamer Arizona. with California pas
sengers and mails of the 10th uh., has ar
rived
There were six fresh cases of cholera re-
ported in this city yesterday. Mulberry street
was the principal centre of cholera last week.
The noiie prosequi in the case of Mr.. Rob
er,s, President OF the Fenians, will be entered
at the October term OF the Circuit Court.
A Herald Cincinnati dispatch says the
foods in Ohio are not yet abated. The Mus
kingum river is higher than il was during the
freshet of 1860, and the Sandusky river is
it being unable to run.
The boiler OF brass factory in Cincinnati
exploded yesterday, wrecking the building
and fatally injuring the engineer and wounds
ing others
The three~story building known as the
Commercial College, at Hilsdale, Michigan,
fell on Friday morning, burying family
named Dudley in the ruins. The father.
wife and one son we're killed, and another
son had leg broke.
A Tribune Memphis special of the 29th
says last night about 10 o clock Mr. Edward
Titus, son OF Frazier Titus. of this city, chair
man of the vigilance committee in rebel
times, came out Of the Greenlow Opera House
Theater and entered the Opera House sa-
loon. under the theater, somewhat intoxica-
ted. Captain Monroe, the proprietor of the
saloon, an ex-rebel officer in the army left
his wife after few minutes in the theater,
and entered The saloon about the same time.
Monroe observing Titns making disturb
auce with others, endeavored to persuade
him to leave the house, and walked toward
the door with him in peaceable manner
Titas suddenly drew pistol which Monroe
caught, bnt il was discharged. the ball pass
ing through Monroe's arm near the shoulder.
Titus instantly drew another pistol and fred,
the second bullet taking effect in Monroe's
stomach. The latter fell to the floor, and
died from his wounds during the night. Titus
was arrested and locked up in Jail.
A Times Washington special says Santa
Anna, Gen. Crawford, and others of that ilk
arrived hefs to day and are in secret session
tonight.
McCool, who recently won q prize fight in
ST. Louis, has challenged Joe Coburn, who
whipped him in Maryland three years ago,
for from 800 to $4,000. Coburn accepts the
challenge.
Mary Pickney, servant girl employed in
the house Of i'll fame, 1856 Greenwich street,
was so badly beaten by Michael Hoey, the
proprietor on Saturday night, that it is al
legged she died yesterday.
The steamer Arizona brings Sl37. 14S in
treasure. and Panama dates 10 the 23d An
act has passed the legislature looking to-
wards separation ofthe State from the Gene
raj Government and forming an independent
State of the lsthmus, but there appears to be
no likelihood of the scheme prevailing
The Presidents message shows the state Of
the Treasury is far from being encouraging,
and there has been increased taxation. No i'm.
provements have been made the past eighteen
months. and all public education has been
suspended Government property as far as
possible has been disposed of, and heavy
forced loans leavied. In short the cosntry is
ir more unsettled and deplorable condition
than was ever before known. The wet
season continues, but no sickness is preya-
lent There was no news frum the interior
Dim Jose Inagnin Perez, has been re elect
ed President of Chili. The port of Valparai
so will soon be defended by one hundred and
ffty cannons, and the relations between the
Allies daily grow more friendly. Matters in
Peru are progressing favorably. and the Pre-
sident Prado still enjoys the confidence Of the
people. Free trade between Peru and Chill
is about to be established. Business on the
coast was active and cotton growin1 Aon the
increase. The return to the coast Of the
Spanish invaders is looked for and the pa
triotism of the people has received . fresh
and powerful impulse. There was no news
from Central America. The FIVE republics
were at peace. Ths coffee crop promises to
turn out well
Gen. Dix took formal possession Of the
nava.. Office this morning, and the deputies un>
der Mr.. OIell we're sworn in and are to re-
main in their pisces.
In the nursery race to-day, Mr.. Morris
6lly was FIRST, Mr.. Belmonts flly second, and
Mr.. Morris colt third.
Four cases and two deaths from cholen
were reported to-day. There are nine cases
in the Battery barracks hospital. The nnm-
Der Of deaths in this city last weak waa 4S7,
Of which SO were caused by cholera. The
previous week there were $50 deaths, "a pf
which we're from cholers. DR.. Edward n.
Snow, Health officer Of Providence, visited
the city on Saturday and made . critical