The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-03
LATEST NEW S.
Waahin0tnn. July Q.

Washington, July 2.
Lieut.. j. W. Ripley, Obief Of the Ordi,
nance Bureau, has TO day received tho brew Z,
OF Brigsdier General q. 8. A. The appoint.
ment 10 received with general appreciation,
/ The Marine Artillery OF the LIST Rhode
Island Regiment left Washington yesterday
by railroad. Their destination 10 unknown.
Major General Fremont has not yet been
sssigned to q command. He expresses the
hope that be may not long remain quiet.
Especial to Commercial.
Treasury notes Of the denomination Of
| $5U, AND redsemabTs 10 two years, are afost
in business circles.
| Republicans will hold a caucus to. morrow
night, and will probably agree upon can
| didate for Speaker, Who will be elected
on the LIST ballot on Thursday. 1t IL by no
means certain who will have the place. Col.
Biair's military prestigeis much in bis IA
vor for Speaker.
| The Virginia Rebel Convention has pass.
| cd an ordinance by which it declares Is TO be
| treason for any citizen OF the State to hold
Office under the Federal Government after
the lst Of July.
Especial to the Post
| There 10 not tho lesst foundation for tho
report Of the resignation Of Secretary Wei
| les.
Secretary Chase has pot vet finally dscid-
sdon the suggestions In bis report.
| Ii 10 rumored that sn expedition OF war
ateamara want down laat night 10 take pes
session Of Matthias Point.
| Il 10 believed on the authority OF our best
scoute, that the whole number of Qnnfndas-
ate troops arrived in Virginia 10 not over
| rs, 900 Is 900 OF them In and around Ma
nassss junction.
| Dr. Henley, late editor OF the Nashville
Democrat has addressed letter TO the Ma
tional Republican, protecting against any
compromise or peace until the rebels no
knowledge the authority OF the Government.
| IL 10 rumored that Claib Jackson 10 at
Memphis. Tbs rebels 10 that city say they
will attack Birds Point at an early day.
New York. July 2.
The SLAYER Nightingale was to-day sold ~
auction for $4,000, and the privsteer Sa-
vannah for 81 $50.
Albany, July 2.
| Fred. s. LittlejohB, who was arrested on .
| charge Of bribiDg officers Of the State Legis-
lature in passing a bill fixing the Postofice
| in New York CITY, was brought up 10 custo-
dy day, and gave $1,000 bail to answer
the charges.
! Lexington, July l.
| After three weeks interruption, telegra-
phic Communication is again established TO
this and oil points west by the old Missouri
river route. Those parties who have hitber-
TO destroyed the line as fast AZ it could be
| repaired, have been induced to forsgo fur
ther molestation Mt present and the Com
pany think they will be allowed TO keep the
| line at work for the future.
Washington -Iulp 3
! 1t ;s stated on good authority that the
morning Of the Fourth Of July will find Fair
fax Court House in possession OF the Frder
al troops. A column will movo on the place
and drive out or capture the 5000 rebels who
now hold it. The rebels are running the
cars within 10 miles Of Alexandris. lie says
that at Fairfax station slaves are covering
the track with = large amount Of earth. The
Mount Vernon reports while passing Aqua
creek, sho discovered that the rebel steamer
George Page had steamed up and Was NOV
ing about. The Pawnee has gone down and
will doubtless disable her ngain. At Mathi-
as Point all VAS quiet and no attempt has
been made to erect battery, nor we're there
any rebels to be seen. Ii the programme
vas carried out Col. Stone took possession
Of Maryland Heights and Harper's Ferry to ;
dry. One piece OF artillery planted there
will prevent tha Febels from re-eecuryipg
that place. Vim. Brent OF South Caroline,
and Henry Scott Of Maryland. have been ar
rested as spies.
/ LHcrald Correspondence
Washington, July l.
No doubt need be entertained that the
suppression OF tho rebellion will DO prosecu
ted vigorously and without baltipg. The
Administration does not intend to lag be.
hind tho almost universal demand OF the pea
pie.
To day 40 order was given to supply the
whole force Oh both sides Of the Potomac
with extra ratons for days, in addition "a
their regular supplies.
Louisville, July 2.
/ Four oompaniss OF Rossesu's regiment "a
into canp 10 day. The delay vas osessionsd
BY failure OF the tent contractors TO fsllA
their agreement. The rsginset will Be foil
/ The Journal Of this morning hss lstte,
dated Knoxville, Tssa., 10Th, sayiog that {
companies of cavalry and infantry have. gone
from here - Cumberland and Whsslsr's Gar
to guard theo and prevent tho Federal troopi
from esmiog tbsougho Kentucky 70 aid sh'
Union Non OF East Tennessee. They hav'
been encountered By our native Union msr
10 tho mountains, who swore they shoult
leave, and tho Davis troops have sent her,
for reinforosmsnts. The journal adds w.
expent bloody fight At thu mountain Gap,
for possession Of arms. The Journal say,
svery breath Of ours 10 . heartfelt aspira
ton for the triumph Of the Star Spangled
Banner.
4 The Courier says, on the same subject, thu
IL takes for granted that the authorities Of
Tennessee ere informed Of the introduction