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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-08-17

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delphia Baltimore, Washington and roin.s sou'n,
=, nrs,t BEND with Delaware, Lackawanna
Ws.tern Railroad for scrantes, Trenton and Phil
.dephis and atNew York with Afternoon Irsins
and STEAMERS for Boston and New England Csies
al, ons Train East on Sunday lraving Buffalo at
s,on'm and rrsehins New Y orr 1t 1E30h N.
pos,o. Axp ftw KseaAKD P.ssHxekEs, with their
n.sg.re are trausf, Yrsd free of charge tn New YORK
,,s.,nrs .rs yeaers the line OF the Erie Railway
prsseps many objects OF interest rassing through the
ia, ys,iess Of the Chennng eusquehanna Della
ware and Ramspo rivers an eyer changing
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The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
Foreign News per Steamer.

NEW YORK, Jan. g.
The steamship Cuba, with European dates of
the 18th and 14th insts., has arrived
The delegates from the North American Col
onies have been entertained at a grand dinner
by the Canada Club of London. t4|
The ship joiners who were preparing the
Great Eastern for the traffic between New
York and Brest, had struck for higher pay.
James Il. Wilkinson, late manager Of the
London Joint Stock Discount Company, and
well known in the banking world, has been
found guilty of robbing his company of two
checks, and sentenced to five years penal serv-
itude.
The Inman steamer City of Boston has COM
pieted ten voyages between New York and
Liverpool the past year, running 10000 statute
miles, performance never before equalled.
Inc Admiralty are preparing the estimates to
bulld one nrst-class iron-plated ship and four
seeond-class, four of them to be turret ships. A
coast defense ship, fourteen smaller vessels and
twenty gunboats.
The new Japanese Embassy had arrived in
Paris. They would remain there week and
then go St Petersburg via Berlin and thence
to America.
A spirit OF intolerance was showing itself in
Rome. The services of the Scotch Presbyteri-
ans had been interdicted, and it was also hint
ed that those held by the American Protestants
would also be suppressed.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
NEW YORK.
Crossing East River ON Ice-FaiIurc-Ac-
cident-WOmen's Righis-SpecIe ExpOr {
The Steamer Commodore,
NEW YORK. Jan. %.

New YORK, Jan. %.
1t is estimated that between four thousand
and five thousand people crossed the East river
to Brooklyn ON the ice this morning Several
ladies also ventured and were successful Nc
accident occurred. A tug was constantly in
attendance and conveniently located for use in
case of emergency. The river was not frozen,
but the crossing was effected on large cakes OF
floating ice, which only lasted about an hour
when the fun was suddenly spoiled This feat
has not been performed before in fifteen years
The piers and housetops of both sides were
crowded with people to witness the unusual
spectacle.
Ldter.-Parties have been crossing East river
on the ice all day. At noon the ice gave way
and large cake floated away with thirty-five
passengers. A tug put out and rescued all but
three, amid the cheers of thousands of specta-
tors. The remaining three were rescued hall
an hour after.
The heavy failure of stock broker on Broad
street is reported.
Councilman Cregier had leg cut off yester-
day, while attempting to get ON train OF cars
near the Hudson River Railroad depot. He
will probably die.
The Inspector of Excise granted So permits
yesterday.
Mrs. Stanton and Miss Anthony are to have
hearing before the judiciary Committees of
the Senate and Assembly Tomorrow afternoon
in favor of Women's rights
The steamship Persia takes out to-day $76.-
100. The other steamers take nothing.
1t appears from the report of the SUPERVISE
ry Inspector of Steamboats, on the steamboat
Commodore, recently lost in the Sound, that
the President of the company testified he knew
of the dangerous condition of the boat and hes
itated in trusting his life on board.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
WASHINGTON.
Bills Approved by the President.
APPOINTMENTS, sc.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23
The President as.approved the bill provid-
ing that i'm addition to the regular meetings O,
CONGRESS there shall be future meetinr OF
Congress on the 4th of March, He has also
approved the joint resolution appropripting
$500, 900 for the purchase of the lower Dor ton
of the City Hall Park in New York for Post
Office and the U. s. Court.
Brevet Brig. Gen. j. II. Lewis has been Or
dered to repd<s to the Assistant Commissioner
Brevet Major Generals are to be assigned to
duty according to Brevet rank
Brevet Brig. Gen. Alvin G. Gillen has been
appointed Assistant Commissioner of the Bu-
reau of Freedmen and Refugees for Mississippi.
The number of visitors to Washington in
the tariff interest is increasing.
1t reported that the Senate Finance Com
mittee has agreed to report resolution grant
ing the clerks and employees of the general
OF compensation from the first of July last.
During the parliamentary contest of the
House last night, consuming fifteen hours, the
roll of members was called fifteen times
Leonard Huyek was arrested in New York
yesterday, on requis;tion of the Court of this
city, and delivered into the CUSTODY of the
United States Marshal to-day.
The flagship Brooklyn arrived at Monteyi-
dec December 9th, all WELL The Pensacola
and Wasp were also at that port.
The National Democratic Association held a
meeting tonight on the subject of calling a
National Democratic Convention New York
city was decided upon as the place in which to
hold it, and the time the LIST OF May
Gen. Grants reception tonight was bril-
liant affair and largely attended.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
LEGISLATURE OF MAINE.

ESPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE DAILY PREss.l
STATE House, AUGUSTA, JAN 3d.
SENATE.
paners from the House were referred in con-
currence.
A large number of petitions from various
lodges of Good Templars, for change OF the
liquor law, were duly received and referred
On motion of Mr.. Perkins,
Ordered, That the Committee on Military
Affairs be directed to enquire what reduction
can be made in the expenses of the Adjutant
Generals Department.
Ordered, That the judiciary Committee be
instructed to enquire what legislation is neces
sary to give the Governor further power te
prosecute the claims of the State against the
General Government.
The following acts passed the Senate: An
act giving the Kennebec Company power to
take such real estate as may be necessary for
certain purposes therein named; to incorporate
the Castine Brick Company; to incorporate
the York Institute; to change the name OF
Waterville College; to change the name OF the
Machias Steamboat Company, and increase
the capital stock of the same; to incorporate
the Merchants Exchange Company of Port
land; to authorize the construction of Ma
rine Railway at Tenants Harbor; to incorpo-
rate the Saco Water Power Machine Shop; to
increase the salary of the Judge of Probate OF
Sagadahoc
HOUSE.
The House considered large amount OF
business to-day Of no general interest,"
The following acts were finally passed: An
10, A. 20 H.
paid the State by Notary Publics; to increase
the salary of the Judge of Probate of Penob-
scot County to one thousand dollars instead of
the present salary; to incorporate the Newport
Manufacturing Company; to regulate the TAX
ing of fish in Damariscotta river.
Orders were passed directing the Committee
on Legal Reform to enquire into the expedien-
cy of establishing Courts of Cancellation SINH
lar to those adopted in France, Denmark, Swe-
den, and other enlightened nations of Europe,
to settle difficulties among our citizens, and to
prevent litigation and cost; also to enquire
whether any further legislation is necessary to
provide for uniform rate in the taxation OF
legal costs of the several county clerks
The petition of Robert Thompson for the in
corporation of the Dirigo Sewing Machine
Company; petition for the incorporation of the
Lewiston Water Power Company; petitions
for aid in the building of several roads and
bridges in Aroostook county, were appropri-
ately referred.
An order authorizing the Messenger to
stamp all mail matter forwarded by members
at the expense of the State, was voted down
81 yeas, 81 nays.
The House had under discussion the amend
ment offered in the Senate to the report of the
Committee ON the Governors Salary, to change
the sum from twenty five hundred dollars to
three thousand dollars. The subject under
went lengthy discussion. Messrs. Titeomb Of
Augusta, Hale of Ellsworth, and Shcpley OF
Portland, favored the large amount. Messrs.
Tobey, of Athens and Brown OF Hampden, in
opposition. Without taking vote the House
adjourned. ~
The vote in Augusta on loaning its credit for
the Kennebec Water Power, stands eight hun
dred seventy in favor and sixty three in oppo-
sition.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
Explanation of the Gold
Sales.
TetOeS of the Nebraska and
Colorado Bills.
NO REDUCTION OF THE
WHISKEY TAX.

New YORK, JAN %.
Special Washington dispatches say Assistant
Treasurer Van Dyck yesterday had long in
terview with the joint Retrenchment Com
mittee, and satisfactory explanations made OF
all matters connected with the sale of Govern
men gold by him.
The Presidents vetoes of the Colorado and
Nebraska bills were considered in the Cabinet
yesterday, and it is expected that they will be
sent to Congress to-day. 'fF
There is no probability of a reduction of the
whiskey tax, the Commissioner of Revenue and
the Secretary OF the Treasury being opposed
to it,
j. FL. Ashton, Assistant Attorney General
fell on the ice in front of his residence yester
day, with such violence as to render him in
sensible. He will be incapacitated for duty
for several days. IH,,
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24

dignied manner, yet leaning in all vital issues in
ms party While we cannot always agree witb ali ~
his political notions, heartily bear witness 10 ~
ability, character and culture he has Displayed in liz
management, and wish him and the proprctors even
more prosperity in the next year than it has had in
the past
Its news is judieiously and carefully selected and
general culture and literary taste caracterizes its
contents. As good family newspaper it has no SUI
perior: and while Mr. Lincoln occupies the city ed
tors chair there will be no lack OF local news as il
is generally Acknowledged that department he has
no equal in the State.
The enlargement argues prosperous business, at
least for cotemporary and We hope 1t viii never
be found necessary to curta the dimensions OF THIS
enterprsing and respectable sheet.
[From the Bangor Times.]
w The Portland Daily Press comes to us consid-
CT ipy enlarged and with return to its old style OF
makeup. 5Ihls enlargement-so soon after the
great Hie-tO SIZE equal with the leading Boston
daliies speaks iayoraby for the prosperity OF the
city and indicates good degree Of entcrnrize on The
part OF the proprietnrs The Press is edited with
ability, has able contributors, and as the heading
paper OF the dominant party. il a power in the land
lfrom the Portland Trarscript.J
The DAILY PRESS begins the new wear n,,ob ON,
larged in size; glad 10 such an evi,lnce Of
the prosperity of this excellent Journal The Press
has swung around the circle TO another arrangemen
of its editorial and matter; after all The old
second and third page arrangement, presenting e1i
torias and news together was the best.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
THE MARKETS.


NEW YORK, Jan. %.
There was an unsettled feeling in the money mar
ket towards the close, owing to the Stock Exchange
failure, and the heavy decline in Stocks. The de-
mand for money was met at per cent? while Gov
at per cent The discount market was active at a
per cent for prime paper capitalists prefer t.
ment against the President, and the continued con
traction OF the currency tends to depress business
Goldelosed at 13fs. Foreign Exchange was heavy
Government securities are heavy and lower. Stocks
were frlner at the last board. -Af1t
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24

TORONTO, c. W., Jan. g.
Michael Purtil, when placed on trial, with
drew his former plea of not guilty, and plead
ed guilty. He was sentenced to be hanged on
the 9th of March Owen Kennedy was next
placed in the dock and pleaded not guilty.
The jury brought in verdict Of guilty with
recommendation to mercy. Sentence was de-
ferred
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24

Gin lifting the kettle from the fire scalded myself
very severely-one hand almost to a crisp. The TOR
ture was unbearable. The Mexican Mus
tang Liniment relieved the pain almost Immediately.
1t healed rapidly anu lefG very littie
CHAs. FOSTER, 40 Broad street. Philadelphia
This is merely sample OF what the Mustang Lini-
ment will DO. 1t is invaluable in all OF wounds
swellings, sprns, cuts bruises, spavis etc., either
upon man OF beast.
wrapped in the steel-plate cngravings bearing the
signature OF q. W. Westbrook Chemist, and the pri-
gate stamp of DENIS BARNES e. Co, New York.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
INDIA RURBER GOODS.

HAVING been burned out OF my Rubber Store,
II IA Middle ST., l would solicit the trade
OF the citizens OF Portland and vicinity, until L
re-orenl 10 my headquarters, s. Milk Street, Boston,
where are kept every variety Of goods made rom
india Rubber mpiising in part Rubber and Leash
er Machine settling, Steam Packing, Gaskets, Kings,
Clothing of every description, Combs, Balls, Toys.
Understanding for beds in OF sickness Rubber
Boots and shoes, Tubing, Spittoons, Syrinses,
Gloves aud AIittens. Elastic Kings and Bands, illno
Covers, Horse Covers with and without hood, WasOh
Covers Air Beds, Pillows, Cushions, ana LIE re-
servers, Mechanics Aprons. Rubber JeWenyi 9,
beautiful patters and ali kinds OF Rubber ooods tpe
may be desired, all ofwhich L viii sen at n"nuae-
Picaao srrvar your orders the present TO
~ IL. A. HALL,
a., ,oo1,f SIS Milk Street, Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24

Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists
5. T.--1860.-X.-The amount of Plantation Bit
tiers sold in one year is something startling. They
would ill Broadway six feet high from the Park to
18th street. brakes mandatory is OF the nsti-
tutions in New York 1t is said that Drake painted all
the rocks in the Eastern States with his eabalistic
"S T.-ls6O-X.,' and then got the old granny egis-
latots to pass law preventing disfgurng the face
OF nature" which gave him a monopoly. We do not
know how this is, but we do know that Plantation
Bitters SELL as no other article did, They are
used by all classes OF the community, and death
OH Dyspepsia certain. They very invigorating
when languid and week, and great appetizer"
Sarato pring Water, sold by all Druggists.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
ROWDOIN COLLEGE.

1NllE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. The 4Tth An
i nual Course of Lectures in the Medical School
weeks 81 le. satn isl- ft
FACULTY OF INSTRUCTION.
sAMUEL HARRIS. d. D., Pesident of The College.
jurisprudence.
1. Z. DANA, M. D., Professor of tic Theory and
Practice of Medicine ..siaasA
w. C. ROBINSON, NJ. D., Professor OF Materia
Melica and Therapeutics.
q. l.. FORD, M. D., Professor of Anatomy "nu
Physiology ru...,;...
c. +. BRAcKErT, NJ. D., Professor OF chemistry
ard Pharmacy. g.-L. L1
T. IT ,JEwTrT M d. Professor OF Obs etries and
Diseases of Women and Children
H. H. SEAvEY, M. d., Dsmonstrator In Anato-
kg-Circulars containing full information will be-
forwarded ON application TO the Secretary.
g. f. BRACKET, NJ. D., Sec'y.
Brunswick, Jan l, 1867, jal9T.T & StillMar1
H-send your orders for Job Work to Daily Pres
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
Sentence Commutcd.

Boston, Jan. %.
The President has commuted the sentence of
oaIl ns Brown, the colored cook, who was con-
Vlcted OF the murder of James NJ Foster, at
for life, ' W. P-'
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. o.
A bill passed the House to-day to organize q
loyal militia and provide for a cavalry regiment
in each Congressional district, of white and
colored men A bill was also passed striking
| out the word "white" from the franchise.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
The Connections Republican state Com
venfiOu.

New HAVEN, Conn, Jan. %.
The Republican State Convention which
meets in this city tomorrow, is likely to be
fully attended. Hon. L. K Foster, of this city.
will probably be made President Appearance
es indicate the nomination of Gov Hawley.-
There are several candidates for Lieutenant
Governor, the most prominent of whom are o.
II. Perry, of Fairfield, f. J. Kingsbury, of
Waterbury, and c. w. Ballard, of Darien.-
VIM. f.. Elmer, of Middletown, or David b.
Booth, of Danbury, will probably be nominat-
ed for Secretary of State. There will be no
contest for the other places on the State ticket.
The resolutions will doubtless affirm the policy
of impartial, intelligent suffrage, and perhaps
that of making eight instead of ten hours a
legal days work. A full caucus held this eve
ming indicates these results.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
MnrYland LeUisIaiure,

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Jan. %.
The Maryland Legislature has passed an
act abolishing the article in the code permit
ting the sale of negroes into slavery, as pun
ishment for crime. There will hereafter be no
distinction in this State in the mode of pun
ishlng white and black criminals. The Senate
has adopted report against suspending boun-
ties to colored soldiers
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
TEETH! TEETH, TUEru,

DIR. ID. still continues to Extract Teeth by ELEc-
TRicrrX WITHOUT PAIN. Persons having decayod
teeth or sUmps they wish to have removed for rse-
ting he would give polite invitation 10 call.
Superior ELEcTRo MAGNETIC MACHINES TOR sae
for family use, with thorough instructions.
DIR. ID. can accommodate lew patients with board
Bnd treatment at his house.
once hours from O'Clock A. VI. to 70 M; from
to s p. M, and to in the evening.
Consultation free. nov1tt
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
Destructive Fire.

CLEVELAND, Jan. %.
Benedict & Shay's drug store, Ploff's con-
fectionery, Weeds shoe store and Beckwith's
Photographic rooms, on Pearl street, were burn
ed this morning. Loss $250000 Insured for
$180,O00.
s4Lta ST. LOUIS, Jan. %.
On Monday the tobacco factory of III. Stipe,
at Alton, ILL.,, was destroyed by fire along with
other buildings. Total loss, $4,000 Insured
for Sl6OO0.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
New Hampshire Democratic Convention

M, ~ 1uANOHEbIEIt, N. u, JdII 20
Inc Democratic Convention for this district,
to-day nominated Z. W. Harrington, of this
city, for Representative to Congress-
Inc New Hampshire agricultural land scrip
has been sold to L. G. Lewis, of Ohio, for $780,
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24

''The wonderful progress OF medical Sci
ence during the past sic years, only makes
it ossible tor the conscientious Physician
~ 10 declare, now that, CONSUMPTION is AS
W. CERTAINLY CURED as Intermittent Fcrer
md as CERTAINLY PREV ENTED as Sinai
5o-.',-l-itns. T.. kIa1. ". d. Il. L. IL. etc.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
The Stuart Divorce Case.

:. CAIcAao, ILL.,, Jan. %.
In the Stuart divorce case the Jury to-day
brought in verdict in favor of the defendant
declaring him not guilty of adultery, which
was alleged against him.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24

WHAT DID IT? A young lady returning to her
country home after soour1l ola few months in New
York. was hardly recognized by her friends. In place
OF rustic flushed face, she had soft ruby complex
ion OF almost marble smoothness, and instead of %,
she really appeared but II. She told them plainly
she used Aagan's Magnolia Balm, and would not be
without it. Any lady can improve her appearance
very much by using this article. 1t can be ordered
of any druggist for so cents
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. %.
Cotton dull and easier; sales OF Middling uplands
at 81 &c. szss .-..
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. %.
Cotton easier; sales 400 bales Low Middling
at 81 az SIC; receipts 1861 bales Sugar 12
"a 1899. Molasses-fair at CT "a Csc; prime to choice
at 20 "a 73c. New York sight Exchange "a &c dis
count. Freights to New York by sail Il; by steam
er IL.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
Meeting of the Wool Growers of Maine.

STALE lioosE AUGUSTA, Jan. %
The wool growers of Maine held a MEETING
this afternoon and urged an increase of the
tariff respecting their interests according to
the resolves of the late Cleveland Convention
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
Indian. Assuming n Hostile Attitude.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. %.
camped between Forts Lyon and Dodge, on
the Smoky Hill route, are assuming a hostile
attitude having already driven off several
station keepers A party OF mail robbers, com
posed of deserters from Fort Morgan, have
also commenced operations.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24

Topeka, Kansas Jan. %.
5. G. Pomeroy was to-day reelected U. s.
Senator by a vote of "a to % for all others. f.
u. Ross was elected for the short term by a
vote Of 6S to 40 for Thomas Carney,
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
[From the Portland Adxnriiser Siam

The Daily Press appeared yesterday morning in an
daily paper in New England In the arrangement
reading matter It has returned to the original STYLE
which we think quite an improvement in its appear,
ance. IN riTl
Since the Press has been under the editorial man.
agement OF Mr. Richardson its editorials have been
high toned and reliable, welding powerful infu-
has taken far stand, always discussing topics in
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
Repeal Of the Anii-poIygamy Law.

NEW YORK, JAN 3d.
A dispatch to the Tribune, from Denver.
says the Utah Legislature has petitioned Con.
gress to repeal the anti-polygamy law.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to the late Dr. Charles W.
"A Thomas, are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the Undersigned who is duly authorized to
collect the same.
n Oice No. 1888 Fore Street, over Canal National
Sank House No. 55 Danforth Street, corner of State
'.l T GEORGE A. THOMAS,
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24

~, = DUSTON, an. q.
The funeral of N. p. Willis will take place
IN this city tomorrow afternoon. The remains
Will be taken to Mount Auburn for interment
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 90 =
The British ship Royal Sovereign, with cot
ton, for Liverpool, was burned nine miles be-
low here, where she now lies a perfect wreck
She was valued at 100000, and her cargo al
100000; mostly insured.