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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13

The Washington correspondent OF the
Philadelphia Inquirer says;
Considerable merriment was occasion
ed to-day, by the passage through the
streets Of one hundred and twenty-five
large baggage wagons, each drawn by
four horses. and each driven By negro,
The negro drivers, three weeks ago, were
oil slaves, they are now in the service OF
the United States Government, and re-
eeiye the same pay as amy other man. -
watched them closely, and saw among
them some intelligent faces, although the
majority Of them looked stohd and stupid
Every one of them, however, understood
his business, and drove his horses well
and properly. In this respect they are
superior to many of the drivers that one
sees every day here, who nearly kill theil
> horses with ill-treatment. 1t is common
practice with the latter to lock one o
their hind wheels and make the poor ami
mails draw up hill and down all day, will
the wheels locked"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13
They May Not Cry .sPeAcs.-


IHt Aiudly LNSuihE oouf haA 3D. go.
1t il universally felt that the cry Of
"peace' just now is but another name for
treason And peace flags are run up
by those who would hoist secession flags
ifthcy dared.
Down in Schodac Centre-seven OF
eight miles from this city--a knot of Sc.
cret traitors came the peace dodge, and
run up two ''peaee" flags, few days ago,
one inscribed Peace tirst--Union after
wards, and the other Dissolution of the
Union" The latter was placed OVER an
American fag, as if to still more distinctly
show their contempt for it.
The loyal men of the locality were prop.
erly indignant at these reasonable dem.
onstrations, and a party Of young men
piloted by loyal German, marched I,
the spot last night, and demolished The
two poles from which the flags were swing
ing, and bore the flags off in triumph
after singing the Star Spangled Banner
and Justify cheering for the Union.
A half-dozen sn&aking scoundreis, equal
" destitute of character and patriotism
published in the Argus notice for
s.peace' meeting to be held hero this even
ing. The notice caused good deal O
excitement, and row would doubles
have followed the proposed gathering. :
This Was so clearly eyinced that the May
or felt called upon to forbid the meeting
and it will not be held.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13
KepmhaAcan Convention.
Syracuse, Sept. III


A delegation from the German Repub
lican Convention, held yesterday, was in
troduced and their chairman submitted
the resolution adopted by that body. The
resolution speaks of Germans holding
a separate convention as the only means
of obtaining an expression Of the sentl-
ments Of the German population, that
without aid Of German Republicans the
party of liberty would never have been
successful. Look at the disaster Of Bull
Run, who was it kept together and pro-
tected in their retreat our flying army -
Had they not heard the name of Blenker $
brigade Who was it that passed a weary
night in suspense on the damp sands OF
Hatteras PointY Was it not w cher with
his gallant forces ? Look, too, at the mus
ter rolls throughout the country, and you
will find registered whole regiments and
brigades of German citizens. Are not we
all ever ready to sacrifice all We hold dear,
our little property and our lives to save the
honor and existence of our adopted father
land Loud applause
Resolutions refer to prejudice against
Germans and the warfare waged against
them by Know Nothings, and says let US
be friends and equals. not only in time OF
war and death, but also in peace--let us
share your honors, rights and privileges.
A resolution was passed receiving above
resolutions, thanking the gentlemen for
the manner in which it had been present
ed and inviting them to seats on the floor.
| The ticket of the Peoples Union cnven-
ton was then read and received with
mingled applause and Kisses. A motion
was made to ratify the Peoples Conven-
tion ticket, with exception OF Canal Com
missiuners The amendment substituting
name of Andreas Whitman for State
Treasurer was lost by So to l0i. He was
put On as make-peace with the German ele.
ment. The motion to endorse the ticke,
as amended BY the substitution of Bruce
| for Tallmadge was then carried. Only I
few voices answered in the negative. The
Convention then rose and cheered loudl,
for the ticket. The usual series Of reso
lutions were then adopted
OIic ol Tile FcsblutlDIis . tbot hatioh'
peace bought by national dishonor is wors
than war. The thanks of the ConventIo
were presented to H. Van Wick, -Presi
dent. and other officers. The following j
the ticket agreed upon by Peoples unio'
Convention, which is the same as tina
adopted by the Republican Convention
except Tallmaege for Canal Commits
sioner:
For Atty General, Daniel S. Dickinson
Soc Of State, Horatio Ballard; Comptro
Ter, Lucius Robinson; Treasurer, Williar
B. Lewis; Canal Commissioner, long tern
L. 4. Alberger; short term, T. A. Tall
madge of n Y; State Prison Inspector
Abram b Tappan; State Engineer an
Surveyor, VIM. b. Taylor; Judge of Al
peals, VIM. b. Wright.
Both Conventions adjourned sine dl
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13

Mexico, Mo, Sept 8.
Another hendish attempt to destroythe
lives Of our soldiers was made day or
two since on the North Missouri Railroad.
The limbers of bridge just this side Of
Sturgeon were partially burned in the ex-
pectation that train laden with troops
would be precipitated into the creek below,
but the design of the rufhans being known,
the train stopped here and the troops are
nov encamped at this lplace where they
will remain until the bridges are repaired.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13

Philadelphia, Sept. Il
". II. Winder, brother Of the rebel
General, is in custody, charged with
reasonable communication with the enc
nv. He has another brother, resident
Of Washington, and the owner OF the W IN
der building there, which is occupied by
the Pension Bureau. Mr. W. III. Wlnder
has been the Philadelphia correspondent
Of the Daily News. All his papers have
been taken from him and are being ex-
amined by the authorities.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13
Grant CrlebrmtaOn.

Baltimore, Sept II.
The 18th Of September, the anniversary
of the battle Of Baltimore, is being cele-
brated here to-day by the loyal citizens
Gen. Dix issued orders for firing salutes
and dress parade in honor of the day at the
various camps. The n Y. 9th Regiment,
Zouayes, have grand dress parade from
their fortified camp on Federal Hill, pass
Ing through the city and around the diff.
ferent monuments. The association o.
old defenders make their usual parade
with their old flag which they have no
deserted.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13

rE What some Of the Border State
1Tnionists think Of slavery is pretty clear
" stated in speech which the Rev. W.
Is Carter Of East Tennessee delivered IN
Cincinnati last Monday night. II am
STAKEHOLDER" said Mr.. Garter. My an
cestors. for three generations, have been
shareholders; therefore, cannot beeharg-
Cd with any prejudice against slavery
But tell you before God, that ] regard
the union Of the States as OF inflnitei,
more value than all the negroes in Amer
"a and Africa too. Nay, 20 further
and say that, if the prosecution Of this wa
and the perpetuation Of the Union require
that African slavery shall die, then ! "a.
lot it perish"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13
Washington, Sept. |

W EsSat ~ A-t
This morning firing has been resumed
az if in the direction of the Chain Bridge.
The occasion of it is not yet known. Gen.
McClellan's dispatch to the sec'y of War
is very brief He merely says that Gen.
Smith made a reconnaissance with 1000
men to Lewisvlle, remained there several
hours and completed their examination Of
the ground When the work was COM
pleted and the command had started back,
the enemy opened fire with she'l, BY which
two men were killed and three wounded
Griihn's battery he says, silenced that Of
the enemy, and our men came back I'M per-
feet order aud excellent spirits. The men
behaved most admirably under the firing
Of the enemy. In closing, he remarks,
eve shall have no more Bull Run affairs
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13
Various Matters.

Washington, Sept. l1th

Washington, Sept. 18th.
Adiutant General Thomas has decided
that under no circumstances whatever will
soldiers be discharged from the army on
the allegation that they were minors when
they enlisted.
Mr.. Serrell was Internationally dis
charged from his arrest at Fort Lafayette.
He is an agent of the Bank Of England
and held abundant proof Of his respecta-
bility and loyalty at the time he was de-
nounced to the police Mr.. Scrrell had a
long interview this evening with the Pres
idcnt. The disclosures and suggestions
he made were of such Importance that the
Secretary Of State was sent for TO receive
them.
Of the sixty-two persons confined At
Fort Lafayette every one but three hat
been found guilty Of the treason for which
he was arrested.
Capt. Dore Ct the Pocahontas is under
arrest ON charge of reasonable inter
course with Virginia.
| Col. Rankin, q member of the Canadian
Parliament, was here a few days since ant
obtained power to raise regimen
of 1900 lancers and toarm and equip then
like the 10th English Lanccrs, with sabre
and carbine pistols The shaft Of the Ian
ces is to be 16 feet long and the blade /
inches. The rendezvous will be Detroit
They will be in the field by December an
be commanded by experienced officers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13

Fort Monroe, Sept. IL.

In view of the increasing Importance OF
Fort Monroe, as basis Of offensive oper-
atoms against the confederates, there is to
be IA large increase Of the military and ma
val forces.
There was heavy firing this morning on
Sewal's Point, confederates trying the
range of their guns A deserter states
that the confederate force numbered about
% 600 men.
Quartermasrer Talmadge is making ar
rangements to quarter contraband slaves
on Old Point, in comfortable wooden bar
racks outside the Fortress.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13
Reported Capture Of Rebel Fsrces


A gentleman from Georgetown, Pettls
county, reports Gen'l Prices army was
encamped, Saturday night last, on the
Warrensburgh road, near Charlton, IN
Henry county, destined, it was thought,
for Lexington.
Another messenger from Sedalla, brings
information that DR. DIR. Jennlson, the
Kansas jay-hawker, with small force from
that State, had fallen upon party OF 900
rebels under the notorious DIR. Staples,
and completely routed them and killed
their leader. LIE this be true, the most
difficult part Of restoring peace in Pettis
and adjoining counties has been accom-
plished. This man Staples and Captain
Magoffin, captured some days ago, were
the principal instigators of secessionism IN
these counties The same messenger
states that Col Marshall's Illinois cavalry
had surrounded GOO rebels under Captain
Shelby, short distance below Lexington,
and taken the whole force prisoners -
Shelby had 2 cannon This latter report
needs confirmation. but it has been known
for several days that Sheby's band had
taken position at the place indicated after
abandoning the siege Of Lexington.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13
Tsrsign Postage.
wy = a.

In future, the single rate Of postage on
prepaid letters, posted in the United
States, and addressed to Prusss, Austria,
Bavaria, Saxony, Wurtemberg Mechlen-
burg, Strellitz, Oldenburg, Brunswick,
Lubec, Hamburg, or Bremen, and for
warded in the prussian closed mail, will
be reduced to % cents. All unpaid let
tiers, to whatever part of Germany they
NAV be addressed, and all prepaid letters
addressed to any German State than those
above mentioned, will continue to b
charged at the existing rate Of 30 cents
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13
san,..rx c.mm.s..on.
st. Louis, Sept. Ill


With view of promoting the health
and comfort of troops in and near St.
Louis, Gen. Fremont has appointed San
itary Committee of gentlemen, who shall
serve voluntarily and be removable at the
pleasure Of the General The object of
this commission shall be to carry out such
sanitary regulations and reforms as the
we'll being of the soldier. demands. 1t
shall have authority, under directions of
the medical director, to select, fit up and
furnish suitable buildings for army and
brigade hospitals, IN such places aud such
manner as circumstances require, attend
to selection Of women nurses under author
tv of Miss Dix, cooperate with surgeons
in the various hospitals III providing male
nurses, consult with commanding and reg
mental officers with regard to sanitary and
general condition of troops, and aid them
in providing proper means for the preser-
walton Of health and preventing sickness
by wholesome, well cooked food, and 10
obtain from community at large such ad
ditional means of increasing the comfort
and promoting the moral and social wei
fare of the men in camp and hospital as
may be needed and which cannot be fur
nished by Govt regulations. The com
nlittee is not intended to interfere with
the medical staff or other officers Of the
army, but cooperate with them and aid
them in the discharge of their present ar
dnous duties.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13

New York, Sept. l..
Flour--Receipts $4,000 bbls. Mar
Ike. quite firm for shipping grades. Sales
5000 bbIs 81 4O(a4 40 for Super State;
81 10(d4 IS Extra State; 81 40G4 40
Super Western; 81 65(d4 SIS Extra West
ern; S. o5(d5 10 shipping brands extra
Round Hoop Ohio.
Wheat - Market frmer. 81 o. fair
Nil Club, 81 Ii Red State; 81 l5(nl Is
Winter Red Western, 81 23al "a White
Western.
Corn-i7M50 for Mixed Western.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13
Conrad Ferry.
Pleasant Hill, Sept. 10

Firing was heard on Sunday, in the d.
rection of Conrad's Ferry. Our pickets
discovered rebel cavalry eneamped about
2 miles from the river, and Capt. Temp
kins Of the Rhode Island battery threw
about 20 shells in the vicinity Of the en-
campment. Every preparation has been
made to give the rebels warm reception
should they make the attempt to cross be-
tween Great Falls and Point Of Rocks
with a view Of MARCHING on Baltimore
simultaneously with Yheir threatening at
tack on Washington.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13
Washington, Sept. l..

The firing in the direction of the Chain
Bridge this morning was from artillery
practice. Two dead bodies were recover
ed from the Lewisviile field by detacas-
ment of the 10th Ind. Regiment to-day.
No further tidings having been hear from
Lieut.. Hancock, who is reported killed,
the body not having been found, the pre-
sumption is that he was taken prisoner -
A man supposed to be spy was arrested
to-day in the neighborhood Of the Chain
Bridge.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13
From CALIFORNIA;.
OUTER TELEGRAPH STATION, !
September 10th.

The Pony Express passed here with
San Francisco dates to the 18th ult
The enlistment of soldiers throughout
the State Is progressing satisfactorily to
the military authorities. The people
generally are showing great liberallty in
subscribing money to aid the work. The
excitement attending the political canvass
grows more intense as the election draws
nigh. The steamer j. A. Mcclellan, run
ming to Red Bluff on the Sacramento riv-
err, exploded on the 10Th, killing ID Ger
tainly and probably many more, and
scaldng l. others, some OF whom have
since died
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13

All persons keeping or having for sale, any or all
kinds of Munitions of War, such Guns Pistols He
vovers aud all kinds OF Ammunition are required not
to sell TO any person without order from the under
signed. This order must be strictly complied with,
under penalty or foreiting all articles mentioned In
their puss ssien. JOHN sTANNUS.
jIsl3d Surveyor Port OF heokuk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13

Herald Correspondence.

Washington, Sept. IL.
The Government received dispatch
tonight from Gen. Rosecrans that he had
routed Gen. Floyd's command, and that
the latter was driven to his earthwork.--
Gen. Rosecran's will give battle to Floyd
again tomorrow The following members
OF the Indiana 10th were slightly wounded
in the affair at Louisville: John Hamil-
ton and Asbury Inslow.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13

New York, Sept. Il
Capt. Atkinson Of the bark Venus,
from Curacao, reports that the Nenezue-
Ian Consul at Curacao had received advi-
ces from Caracas, Venezuela, of August
22d, that the pirate Sumter had gone
ashore on the Island of Trinidad, Port
Spain, about the 10th, and was total
wreck
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13

Washington, sept L.
The opinion prevails here that general
engagement cannot be much longer de-
layed. Good military critics, however,
declare that they expect no serious hght-
ing for two or three weeks. All was quiet
at the Chain Bridge last night and the
rebels have not shown themselves tins
morning
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13
mains Tor the War.
Portland, Ne, Sept.

uTlIHHu, IHc., DtFt. 1-'
One hundred and ninety-hye towns,
casting two-thirds of the aggregate vote
Of the State, give Washburne 1000,
J Jameson Jameson. peace dem J y 10 majority
for Washburne, l2,34T, against la,9a2 IN
the same towns last year.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13
NOTICE:

=, q
The Subscribers having sold TO CHARLES II. WlNN
the goodwill OF their establishment and all oftheir
stock OF Goods and Merchandise, hereby solicit .for
him The patronage ftheir former customers
Mr. VIM will eontnueth the business at the old stan d,
No. II Main street. CoMsToCk BRO.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13
Progress OF tho national Loan.
PHILADELPHIA. Sept. IL.

There were 400 subscribers to the ma
tional loan to-day, and 100000 sub
scribed ut private Office, and $25. 900 al
the Mint,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13
Ex.Gov. Brtggs.

Stockbridge Mass, Sept Il.
Ex-Gov. George N. Briggs, who was
wounded by the accidental discharge of
gun, died this morning.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13

New York, Sept L.
NJ G. Stanley was sent to Fort Latay-
cite to-day, charged with enticing soldiers
to desert and enlist in the rebel service.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13

sy- Mr.. Smith rctires from the edito.
rial chair Of the Journal, and is succeeded
in charge of the editorial conduct Of the
paper by DIR. Selman, Major Floyd and
Judge Love. The Journal will hence.
forth advocate the Mahonyite white
feather ticket. This trio were closeted
for sometime with Jairus last evening, anc
We presume number of meals checks
we're forked over for the support of the
Mahony organ.
The trio will please note in the dispatch
es that Mahony's own original organ is
sues are suppressed as reasonable in st
Louis. Beware
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13

kILLED.-On Wednesday last as Mr.
Fisher, Of Nauvoo, was driving some cat
tie toward Hamilton, for Heiner of this
place, his horse fell down, carrying him
under, and breaking in bis chest in such
manner that he lived only three or four
hours. He leaves wife and five chill.
dren.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13
st. Louis, Sept. ii

St. I4UUIs, .5tTt. =
Mrs Wellan and free colorel woman
named Hanna Courtenay, were arrested
for selling poisoned pies to soldiers at
Camp Benton.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13

Boston, Sept. l..
The Nahant Hotel, vacant the present
season, was burned last night. Loss,
800 900; insured, $4,000.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13
Special Order NO. l.

CAMP RANKIN iSspt II 1861.
No Intoxicating liquors to be- used In or about u
sncampmentq
No smoking In quarters
No card-siaying in or about the encampment-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13

Bay The Rev FL n Wilbur will preach
at tho camp Of Col Bussey's Regiment
next Sabbath Mt l0a o clock A. M.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.

/ osT
sundry pieces Of Machinery belonging to Printing
Press supposed to have been lost within the past
few weeks from the Building Fifth street, between
Main and Johnson. The finder will be Literally re
warded upon leaving all any OF them al this ONCE.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13
DEmIN0 HOUSE MHsvALs.

WIN Hall, Ills; heley, wave ehiinrfh'
a y II ansan .Iuray, No. Webb. Fulton City;
u. r. Rus.au Eikharn; + Dixon X Son, Ills;
n Kauf,mau Y; DJ Manly, Cincinnati;
! Il nnugIass llarksyille; M n Peck Detroit, Mich
~ ncElw.e d. W u smith, MI. Pleasant,
wnn r.sher Alton LII, Mrs gorso H. nhlld, Butii
ID French, springfield, llii Ja,sias Nall
A Dlncker X Lady, lst Nob' Wm a Scott, ~ LOUIS
WIN Thompson, HAnniba JoAnstont ~
r need, kslthAburg, Iii
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13
THE GATE CITY
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER Is.

OYSTERS. Dinner has received fresh
oysters. Call and try them.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13

i1uulSNaiicl A'sfts A-'
The Journals Washington special says
Mcclellan has carried Halls Hill, losing
Is killed Bank command Is within
short distance. General battle expected
tomorrow.
The Evansville Journal says steamer
Sue Evans, under command OF gun squad
from that place, captured a boat with 1000
bbls salt, destined for the Confederacy
Southern papers say Capt. W (. Lynch,
late Of the U. s. Navy, appointed Chief
OF Bureau Of Detail and Encampments in
Confederacy Navy Col. Jones, 4th Ala
bama Regiment, died at Orange Court
House, on the Goth, of wounds received
at the battle of Bull Run. w. Boyd, late
Clerk of the Federal War Department
has arrived at Richmond with full lnfor
nation respecting matters at Washington
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13
St. Louis, Sept. II.


The connection between Pacific and
Iron Mountain r. r. was completed to-
dav. This junction of the roads was
made by order Of Gen. Fremont, aud will
enable Government to transport troops,
army stores, &c., from one section OF the
State to another without re-shipment.--
Troops can also be transferred from the
river without delay of marching through
the city.
1t is reported that Capt Boyd, COM
mander Of secession forces in Buchanan
county, marched into st. Joseph, on Sat
urday last, plundered stores. Some 81 600
worth of goods.
Latest advices from Paducah state the
impression prevailed that the enemy would
not attack that place.
Circulation Of the Dubuque Herald has
been interdicted in this county by ordel
of Provost Marshal
Capt Hazard, U. S. N, has arrived
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-13
NEW YORK MILLINERY STORE,

Main IT., betM eeM Second and Thlrds
MRS s. j. MCCARTNEY mas just received a splendid
stock OF Millinery Goods, Of spring ana sam,ns, q,
STYLES which she will sell very cheap Tor CASH Aas
and examine before purchasing eiseHh here.
stamping done on aii kinds Of Goods for Emoroid-
cring Dress Making done In all 'ts orahshos
AFRAID