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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-06-07
FROM RALEIGH.

RALEIGH. June G.
At the opening Of the United States Court
this forenoon, large number Of distinguish>
ed members OF the bar we're present. Be
fore proceeding TO business Chief Justice
Chase made extended remarks. lie thought
that before proceeding to business it was ne
cessary TO tface the history OF the interrupt
ton IN the rebel States Among other things
he spoke OF the inability of the Judges OF
the Supreme Court setting and holding Court
where the military authorities nigh, disregard
the decis,ons. After explaining at length the
State Of things during the continuance Of
military rule; and passing to the now altered
state of affairs, he expressed himself grsti
fed to be able now, for the first time, TO hold
Court in North Carolina with his brother,
the e'Districr Judge, and closed with The fol-
lowing senHence: :" Let US hope that hence
forth, neither rebellion nor any other occa
sion for the association Of any military an
thofity over the Courts and the Justices will
hereafter suspend, and due course of Justice
be administered in the national tribunal in
any part Of the Republic y
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FROM THE FAR WEST.


New YoRx, June 9.
Near Fort Kearnes, on the U. r. II. r.,
Main Stem, June s, p. m.-Wade's party lett
camp at the vest end of the track at o clock
this morning for Omaha.
Gems. Sherman and Augur are going to
Julesburg. Sherman has finally concluded to
concentrate his entire force, and protect the
stage, railroad and telegraph to Denver,
Utah and Montana. At present the Denver
and California mails leave the railroad at the
forks of the Platte, and follows the south
side up the South Platte river to Julesburg.
Sherman win notify ranchmen along this part
of the route that he cannot protect 1t from
wandering Indians, but if they will move over
the river and change the crossing of the Platte
to near Julesburg 800 miles from Omaha, be
will guarantee them protection TO Denver.
He will do this by arming all the passengers,
and when the stage is not full he will make
up a load with soldiers. Wells, Fargo Co.
will accordingly, transfer all their stock,
and the trains will follow.
Gen. Sherman is enthusiastic in adyocat-
ing the rapid construction of the Pacific rails
road, and says that the Government could IT.
self build it and save money by IT.
The Senators are delighted with the coun-
try and the roads.
ST. LOUIS, June 6.
The Republicans St. Joseph's special says
that there is q report current that i. G. Du-
rant, late manager Of the q. P. R. r., has
served an injunction against the further con
struction of the track Of that road, and that
extensive complications are about TO grow
out of the rsmovsl of Durant.
The Indians about Cottonwood are report.
ed so hostile that the citizens have been or
dered to remain at home to guard Their
houses.
Six men were killed few days ago only 0
short distance from town.
Parties from Montana report that much
larger amount OF gold is being shipped from
that territory this year than last.
Tom Lytle, a notorious desperate, who
was arrested here few days since, on suspl'
cion Of being connected in the late Rich
bank robbery and murder, was taken to War
rensburg last Saturday and lodged in jail
Yesterday forenoon about 400 mounted met
surrounded the Jail and demanded has sur
render by the Sheriff, which was complied
with under protest. They then took Lytle
and hung him about quarter Of a mile tron
town.
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FROM JUNCTION CITY.

JUNCTION. CrrY, Kan, June 6.
The excursion party left Lawrence at !
o'clock yesterday morning, after riding over
town and seeing all noticeable places. They
dined at Topeka, spent an hour or TWO at Fl.
Riley, and arrived here, where they took
supper and spent the night. A considerable
number of prominent citizens of Kansas have
Joined them including Gov. Crawford and
some State officers, Gen. Dietzler, Col. Ross,
Congressman Clarke, several Judges, and
others. The party leave here this morning
for the end OF the track; from thence to Fort
Barker, six miles, they will be conveyed in
coaches.
public meeting in honor of the excur-
sionists was held at Lawrence night before
last, al which several hundred citizens we're
present Speeches we're made by Hon. Mr..
Niblack, of Indiana, Hubbard, OF Vest Va, +,
Van Wick, Of N. ~, Henderson, of Penn.
Newcomb and Branscomb, Of Mo, Judge
Smith. of Kansas, and others, after which a
hop was given. Everything passed of de-
lightfully. The weather IS charming, and no
accident has occurred.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

NEW oRK, June y.
The Hralds Washington special says that
Gen. Sheridan is believed to be guilty OF dis
obedience of orders in removing Gov. Wells,
after having received the telegram Of Secre-
tary Stanton directing him to suspend further
action in the case of the Leyee Commission
ers, and 1t is reported this evening that Gen.
Grant and Mr.. Stanton had conference to.
day on this question, at which Gen. Grant fa-
vored the administration of reprimand to
Gen. Sheridan, cautioning him to greater
prudence in the future, instead of ordering
him TO be removed.
The Times special says all military men in
Washington, who know the situation of mill
tary affairs in New Orleans, approve Gen.
Sheridan course.
The Heralds special says the Secretary Of
War, Gen. Grant, and Gen. Sherman have
resolved on most effective measures for a
sharp and decisive campaign against the In
dians, having become convinced of the neces-
sity. A large force of cavalry will be used.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-06-07
LATE GABLE DISPATCHES
Attempted Assassination OF
Napoleon.
Death Sentence of Fenians to be
C0mmuted.
Rebellion In Bulgaria and
Servia.

PARIS, June G-Evening.
Another attempt upon the life Of Emperor
Louis Napoleon was made to-day, while re-
turning from grand review in Champ De
Mars, this morning, in honor of the Car of
Russia, who accompanied him. A shot was
fred at the carriage by some person in the
crowd. Fortunately neither of the Enper-
ors were injured. The incident created q
great excitement and confusion for time,
which, however, quieted when found that the
assassin failed. The assassin has not yet
been arrested. butcannot long escape.
DuBLIs, June 6.
The party Of Fenians arrested a few days
ago, attempting to land at Durgarran, say they
were from Boston, Massachusetts,.
LosDos. June 6-Evening.
Lord Noac, Chief Secretary for Ireland,
announced in the House of Commons, To-
night, that the sentence on all convicted Fe
mans will be commuted.
Advices from the continent report g rising
against the authority of the Porte in both
Bulgaria and Servia-
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FROM CLEVELAND.

CLEVELAND, o., June 6.
"A joint meeting Of the Executive Com
mittee of the Merchants Union Express
Company is being held at the Welded House.
There is very full attendance. A thorough
examination is being made of the condition
Of the Company, and the best feeling pre-
walls. Important action will doubtless be ts
ken upon many matters connected with the
welfare of the Company, and efficient meas
ures adopted for the prosecution of its bust
ness. The Executive Committee have made
full reports, which are being considered by
the Trustees this forenoon.
In the State Episcopal Convention, second
day, the chief feature of interest was a letter
from Rev. Mr.. Bidell, assistant 81 shop Of the
Diocese Of Ohio, now in Rome. taking strong
law church ground, and characterized ritual
ism as contrary to the spirit Of the prayer
book, and urging strict adherence TO the forms
of worship prescribed therein. The letter is
a powerful one and was we'll received by the
Convention.
Arrangements have been definitely settled
by the Executive Commiuee and Trustees of
the Merchants Union Express Company to
start the Peoples Dispatch Company on the
18th inst. This will connect Boston and
New ! ork with all the Western cities.
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FROM GEORGIA.

AUGUSTA. June G.
At meeting Of the citizens of Fulton and
Dekalb counties, held at Atlanta to form
CONSERVATIVES union party, a preamble and
resolutions we're adopted denounciug the
Sherman bill as Infamous, and preferring
military rule TO organizing under its provis
ions. The press OF Atlanta have no sympathy
with the movement, and pronounce it illtimed
and ipjudicIous. The feeling throughout
Georgia is to submit and organize under the
military bill. The people are sick and tired
of uncertainyt, and will conform to the re.
quirements Of Congress in good faith. The
opposition will be inconsiderable, as great
majority Of the people are in favor Of voting
for convention.
Hon. Joseph Lampkin, of the Supreme
Court Of Georgia, recently died at Athens.
The wheat harvest of thus State has com
menced and the yield promises TO be very
large. All crops are looking finely and
promise well.
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FROM NEW YORK.
Nsw YoRK, June 6.

NEw YoRK, June 6.
Stephen II. johnson, Of Sing Sing, was to-
day chossn Grand Master Of Free Masons for
this State.
In the U. s. Circuit Court o-day the bonds
Of severnl parties were forfeited for failure TO
appear. Including those of Ira Devlen, I. W.
Tappen and j. I. Levan, charged with false
ly branding liquor, amounting to Sl05,0 600.
The American Institute Of Homeopathy, by
a vote of &C against 60, decided to admit fe-
male phySicians to membership.
The Butler estate was before the Superior
Court to day, on appeal by Gen. Butler from
an order Of the Surrogate by directing the FL
ing oftthe inventory. Mr.. Butler being, when
he died, aresident Of this city. His viii was
proved by his brother B. Y. Butler before the
Surrogate, subsequently, when required to file
an inventory, he filed one containing list OF
bis property within this State, am sonting 10
$16, ,s9l. This the Surrogate did not regard
as sufficient, but directed farther inventory
ofthe assets which belong to the estate, situ-
ated in Massachusetts,. From this order
Gen. Butler appeals. The appeal was argued
and the decision reserved.
The Board of Health has ordered the
physicians to report ell contagious diseases
within "a hours
A man by the name of Wade was arrested
to-day for passing counterfeit five on the
State Bank of Michigan.
Clarence Black, of Chicago, was swindled
in q jewelry bazaar, on Chatham street.
The money was refunded by order Of the
Mayor.
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GOLD CLOSED 1876 3-4
FROM NEW ORLEANS.

NEw YoRK, June 6.
The Tribttne's New Orleans special says:
Gen. Sheridan having been asked for his rea-
sons for removals, this day forwarded the
following:
HEAD QRs. 5ra MILITARY DISTRICT.
To Gen. U. s. Grant, Commanding Armies
L. s., JFdshington
GENERAL; On the 10Th Of March last,
removed from office Judge f. Abel, of the
Criminal Court of New Orleans; Andrew j.
Heron. Attorney General of the State OF
Louisiana. and John T. Monroe, Mayor of
the clty Of New Orleans. These removals
were made under the power granted me IN
what is usually termed the Military Bill.
passed March 10Th, 1867, by the Congress OF
the United States. did not deem it neces>
sary to give any reasons for the removal oil
these men, especially after the Investigations
made by the Military Board on the massacre
OF duly 80,h 1865, and the report of the
Congressional Committee on the same mas
sscre. But as some inquiry has been made
for the cause of removal, | would respect
fully state as follows:
The Court over which Judge Abel presided
is the only criminal court in the city OF New
Orleans, and during period OF at least nine
months previous to July 4th, he had been
educating large portion of the community
FOR the perpetraiion of this outrage. by al
most promising no prosecution in this court
against the offenders, in case such an event
occurred. The records Of this Court will
show that be fulfilled his promise, as not one
of the guilty ones has been prosecuted.
In reference to Andrew j. Heron, Attor>
ney General of the State of Louisiana, con
sidered i, his duty to indict these men before
the Criminal Court This he failed to do,
but went so far as to attempt to impose on
the good sense of the whole nation, by in-
dieting the victims of the riot instead Of the
rioters; in other words, making the limo
cent guilty and the guilty innocent. tie was,
therefore, an abettor of, and coadjutor with,
Judge Abel in bringing on the massacre OF
July 30th. Mayor Munroe controlled the el
ement engaged in this riot, and when backed
by an Attorney General who would not pros.
ecute the guilty, and Judge who advised
the Grand Jury to find the innocent guilty
and let the murderers go free, felt secure in
engaging his police force in the riot and
massacre. With these three men exercising
large influence op the worst elemen. In this
CITY, giving to those elements an immunity
for riot and bloodshed, the General in
Chief will see how insecure | felt in letting
them occupy their positions in the troubles
which might occur in registration and voting
in the reorganization.
am, General, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
p. FL. SHERIDAN,
Maj. Gen, U. s. A.
Gen. Sheridan also telegraphed to Gen.
Grant that the registry returns from most o.
the Parishes of the State have been received
/ Also, the reports of the officers which super
vised, and | can report to you the creates
success, and that the best Of feeling exists
among the people.
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FROM CHAPEL HILL.
CHAPEL. HILL, June s.

CHAPEL HILL, June 8.
The President and party arrived here this
afternoon, and were welcomed by DR.. Swayne,
President of the University. President
johnson returned thanks for this rnanifesta>
ton of friendship. He trusted that one Of
the leading studies of this University would
be the principles Of the Constitution and free
rovernfnent He loved his country, and re-
sarded the Constitution as the palladium of
our safety and our liberties, and by it in fu.
tur., IS in the paa, he intended to stand.
Our principles of government were, if prop
erly understood, sufficiently expansive to en-
brace, not only all the States Of the Union,
bat the entirS civilized world. In conclu,
sion, the President encouraged the pupils Of
the institution, who were here listeners, to
the words Of usefulness, reminding them that
the path of honor was open to all. The
President was frequently interrupted BY ap-
plAnse-
Seward, Randall and Gen. Sickles spoke,
and Tie ceremonies Of reception closed.
The commencement exercises takes place
Tomorrow aad Thursday.
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FROM PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA, June 6.-8 D.

PHILADELPHIA. June 6.-6 p. m.
A frightful accident just occurred here.
A steam boiler in manufacturing establish
ment in the rear of 204 Chestnut street, ex-
ploded, demolishing the whole building.
which was FIVE stories high and over 100 feet
deep. 1t is impossible in the present eonfu-
sion to ascertain the loss or life. Seven men
taken ont, two Of whom we're dead. Reports
are that forty were in the building. IF these
reports are true, all will perish except seven,
just rescued. The shock shook the buildings
for squares around.
The jury in the case of Prather, Wadsrow
4 Co., of Pit Hole, rs Western Union Tele-
graph Co to recover $4,000 damages for
money obtained by swindler on dispatch
forwarded by the W. L. and q. s. Telegraph
Co., returned verdict for plaintiff, allowing
them $11,271 sc. The court, Judge Davis
presiding, ordered plaintiffs to recover q
per cent. On verdict as extra allowance. A
stay of proceedings has been granted, and
exceptions filed.
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LATEST BY TELEGRAPH
Midnight Report.
FROM CHICAGO.

Chicago, June 6.
The annual meeting Of the stockholders OF
the C. 4 N. W. K. r. was held in this city,
President Ogden in the chair. This meeting
has been anticipated with much much inter-
est in the financial circles of New York, Chi
cago and other places, owing to certain con
hicting interests which have been at work
among the stockholders, bondholders, and
officers This is the largest corporation in
the United States, its capital being S42, 900,
600. n m
Mr.. Ogden made lengthy speech, ex-
planning fully the reason why no dividend had
been declared, naming the amount of con-
struction Of the road, and machinery. DC,
During the past year u locomotives, ], 900
freight cars and 100 other cars have been
added, at an expense, including all that had
been done, of S4, 500, 600. and about 81, ,0O0,'
600 have been expended IN building aide
tracks.
Two tickets were put in nomination, the
regular ticket headed with w. B. Ogden,
with the following names: Perry II. Smith,
Geo. l.. Dunlap. John B. Turner, VIM. Fl
Terry. Albert l.. Pritchard, Samuel j. iii,
den, Wm. N. Booth. Henry Booky, Lowell
Halbrook John d. Fish, James w. Elwell
John NJ Bush, Benjamin Watkins, VIM. B.
Scott, Samuel Sloan, and Adrian .Ioselin.
The exact result of the vote is not yet
known, hut the result is about as follows
Ogden, on The regular ticket, 230, 900 votes
for opposition ticket $4,000 $4,000 were
thrown out for some informality, all of then
understood to be for the opposition; SO tha
the actual strength of the two tickets is 230,
600 shares, for opposition 10000.
The following facts have just been furn
ished as official in reference to election o
officers of N W. K r. Total vote for tn,
old board 209, ,2oi for the opposition 35,4lo
100. 900 votes were rejected because the
stock had been transferred within thirty days
in violation Of the law. If it had been al
lowed the vote would have stood $4,000 70
the regular ticket and 124,00 for the oppo
sition, giving still a majority Of 1000 for th
old organization.
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FROM SAN FRANCISCO.

SAN FRANCISCO, June b.
It is reported that new Island has been
discovered ir the North Pacific, $50 degrees
west longitude, 20 miles long, and exactly in
the track of vessels from this port for China
and Japan. The late return voyage Of the
Colorado passed near that locality, and foss
and misty weather prevailed in that section of
the Pac,6c. It is supposed that many miss
ing vessels were wrecked there. 1t Is con
sidered of sufficient importance 20 justify the
government in dispatching vessel to locate
Il. A company has been organized to survey
the island, and will send q vessel this week
to examine and take possession Of the Island.
The schooner Caroline Aills retnrned from
an unsuccessful wrecking expedition The
bark La Belle wsslost at Wske Island, March
9Th, and visited Sibela Island, where wAs dis
covered the wreck of the ship Canton, which
is reported 70 have left Sitka in 1916. end
never more heard FROM. Portions Of the
wreck we're in Psrfsc. preservation.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, June 8.
The revenue cutter Lincoln, stationed on
the Pacific coast, is preparing for cruise a.
San Francisco to Sitka, along the shores of
Russia America, under the direction of the
Treasury Department at Washington. She
goes for the purpose of looking after the in
terests Of the csstom service, In anticipation
Of an early transfer Of the terIiory TO the
United States. assA so q
The Russian Minister, Baron Stocked, has
directed, BY telegraph. the Consul q San
Francisco, and the Russian q, t1orities as
Sitka, that Americas goods might be landed
a. the latter port from American vessels, pro.
vided they came with . manifest signed BY :
q. 8. collector Of customs and countefsisned
by Russian Consul; aise, provided they
should BE- landed under the personl supess
vision Of an American agent. The Ssereaa-
~ Of the Treasury has instructed our eeBosse
ss San Francisco Il relation 70 NJ elst
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FOREIGN NEWS.

New YoRK, June ..
Mail advices from Athens state that the
Cretan forces now hold all the passes of the
army OF Omar Pacha, and he is so crippled
that he will not undertake any serious move
ment without fresh reinforcements
Typhoid fever is raging in the Turkish
army.
The Arcadian had accomplished success
fully her llth trip, and landed, besides o
large quantity OF ammunition, $50 mainotes.
About 10000 stand of arms, Of the latest
pattern, and two more Batteries of Field Ar
tillery, has reached Athens.
The Government is very actively preparing
for all emergencies. Two Naval officers OF
the highest rank Of the Greek Navy, had
reached London looking for ironcads, and
additional troops have been sent to the from
tiers of Thessolia and Epirus, on account oI
the concentration Of Turkish troops on the
other sideJ
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FROM NEW YORK.

NEw YoEK, June g.
Attorney General Martendale has fnstita-
ted an action in the name of the State Of New
York against the Atlantic Mail Company, to
dissolve the company and annul its charter,
for alleged exceeding and misusing Of it's
corporate authority. The receiver Of the
property Of the company Is demanded by the
Attorney General, and an injunction has been
issued by the Supreme Court enjoining its di
rectcrs from disposing OF the assets Of the
company during the progress Of the suit.
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FROM CONCORD.

CoscoRD, N. H., June 6.
Gov. Hartman was inasgurated to-day
and delivered his message to the Legislature.
It is somewhat lengthy document, and de-
voted manly to the discussion Of State top>
les The various institutions OF the State are
represented in prosperous condition. The
financial condition OF the State is highly
gratifying the balance in the treasury up
wards Of $4,000, and the State debt was
reduced the past year $245, ,343 OF national
affairs be says the righuul authority has at
last presented its ultimAtum. The Execu
tive cannot, the Judiciary will not, and the
South dare not evade its requirements. The
result is full Of promise for an early pacihca
ton OF the country.
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FROM MONTGOMERY.

NEw YoRK, June 6.
The Heralds Montgomery, Ala, special
SAYS that three cases have been brought in
the Circuit Court of Montgomery county,
Ala, against Judge Busteed, for alleged IL
legal conversion of money, and conspiracy to
defraud the plaintiff and corrupt abuse and
usurpation Of the Office of Judge.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

NEw YoRK, June 6.
The steamer Nevada, from Greytown, with
California passengers, has arrived.
CHICAGO, June 6.
The Journals Aurora special says Off
cial returns Of Illinois election give Wilcox
lGi majority in Kane county, and II in Dn-
page.
ALBANY, N. Y, June 8.
i The Constitutional Convention, without
transaciing any important business, adjourned
till Monday evening.
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FROM MEMPHIS.

MEMPHIS, June @.
The National Typographical Union passed
a resolution requesting every printer to set
600 ems on the anniversary Of Artemus
v ard death for building a monument.
Another allowing proprietors Of newspa-
pers, who are practical printers, to become
members.
They 20 on an excursion on the Dan Able
70 night.
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FROM SPRINGFIELD.

CHICAGO. June 6.
4 special to the Repsbhcdn from Spring
field says: Brown county gave ,0l9 majori-
ty for Walker, Cass county 300, Clarke
county 267 Douglas county IS, for Em-
mons, Dewitt county 100 for Emmons, Edgar
county 8, Scott county 100 for Walker. The
election of Walker as Judge, and Turner as
Clerk Of the Supreme Court IS generally con-
ceded
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Gold Pens, Pencils, Pocket Books.
S G. Bridges. | 4 Estes House
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GAS a STEAM FITTINGS.
Mooar 1 Son n.........-J ohnson street, bet Sd 1 q