The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-12
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CONVERSATIONAL.
Washington, July 8.
TIousr. Mr.. Stevens, from the Commit.
tee on WAYS and Means. reported bill for
| for a National Loan of $3.50, 900 900 md for
! other purposes; referred to the Committee
OF the Whole.
n oTH WE TnsFru nrrrUTrTarTnR SU,UOU.-
600 to the payment Of the volunteers and mi
| ltia called into service bv the Presidents
proclamation Of the 18th Of April.
A resolution vas adopted calling on the
President for copies Of nry correspondence
bad between our Government and that Of
Spain tonfhing the annexation Of Dominion
by the latter.
MIR. Loveioy's resolution declaring that 1t
il ne part Of the duty Of selaiers to capture
or return fugitive slaves, was adopted, after
some debate, and certain amendments, by n
vote OF % to SO.
The death Of Senator Douglas was an
nounccd, when, after remarks dy several Of
the members, the House adjourned.
SENATE A bill was passod TO remit the
duty upon arms.
Dewitt G. Clark was appointed CLERK of
the Senate in place OF Nicholson, resigned.
Mr.. Trunbull announced the death OF Sem
ator Douglas, and offered the customary res
I eiis4t.iieH. After remarks by Mr. McHougHf
and Colamer, the Senate adjourned.
Fort tiunrus, July 10.
Butler 10 so we'll pleased with the Hotch-
kiss shell, which can be fred from any riaed
cannon, that be has ordered quantity for
immediate use.
Several Baltmoreans came here to 60 TO
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permit the flag OF truce to leave the harbor.
The health of the troops is good, and the
weather hot.
The Quaker City this morning captured
the brig Amy Worrick Of, and owned in
Richmond, from Rio, and bound to Hampton
Roads, With 5 100 sacks coffee. Part OF the
cargo was owned by British merchants.
Tho Quaker City made reoonn oissnee on
the coast, 80 miles south of Cape Henry, and
saw s wrecks on the sborss, all old and ca
tirely deserted.
The cobfsdcra.es are telling and burning
trees At Sexalls Point, indicating that they
intend holding the place.
Louisville, July IL.
The Kentucky Circuit Courr, in the Case
Of Brady L Davis, We. Louisville and Nash
Vile r. R., Judge Muir decided against the
plaintiff and in favor OF the right OF the Fed
oral Government to interdiot freight TO the
South.
The Courier Of this morning gives notice
10 the authorities OF Tennessee OF an intend
ed shipment Of guns TO the Union men OF
Tennessee and nance the route by which
thew 20.
Lieut.. Crittsnien, SON OF John J. Critten-
den. denies in a card 10 the Democrat that
he hae joined she rebels.
Several prominent secessionists have left
here for Richmond. Several OF them are
connected with tho State Guard.
The K,ohm,n Enquirer says Major Gen
eral Folks command will comprise the land
aud water iefences from the mouth Of Red
River up the Northern boundary Of the Con-
federacv. This supcrsedcs Gen. Pillow.
The Mobile Tribune says the sum Of $4e0,
900 Was due the troops at Pensacola on the
LIST.
ST. Louis, July IL.
Lieut.. Task, Col Seige's Adjutant and
bearer OF dispatches TO Col. Harding, gives
the following additional particulars OF the
battle near Carthage:
Tho State troops were posted on a ridge
in the prairie, with Eve pieces OF artillery,
ono IL FOUNDER in the centre, and two
FOUNDERS on right and left, cavalry on each
flank, and infantry in rear OF artillery. Sci
gel approached within 500 yards with Q can-
non in centre OF body OF infantry, behind
centre 81 artillery.
S.egel'- left opened FIRE with Schatpne's,
and saan the aaesasssaes. ihe1ssssc ss2,se.sii,
and the rebels had no grape, and their sr'iI-
leris,s being poor, the balls flew over the Fed
erals hea1s. After two hours firing, enc
my's artillery entirely stiercsd, and their
ranks broke. About 1900 rebel cav ry then
attempted to outfank Siegcl and cut Of his
] baggage train, which WAS three miles back,
when u retrograde NOV ement was ordered.
! The train was reached 10 good order, sur
rounded ty infantry and artillery, and re-
treat continued until point Was reached,
where the road passed through . high bluff
| on each side, at which the enemy,s cavalry
posted large numbers By liant, ~ il intend
! ing to pass around the bluff. SieRel drew
cavalry into a.olid body, into the road, 1T q
distance Of 800 yards from his position,
when, by rapid movement, his artillery pour
ed . heavy crosse FIRE OF canister into their
ranks. At same time infantry charged at
double quick, and in ten minutes the Stats
forces scattered 10 every direction.
Eighty-6ve riderlsss horses we're captured,
66 shot guns, revolvers and bowie-knivss,
were picked up from the ground.
Seigei did not surround Carthage, ~ re.
ported yesterday, but endeavored TO reach
/ Prairie Woods, north OF town. After two
hours desperate fighting, in which oil the
forces on both sides we're engaged, in which
Lieut.. Task thinks the enemy lost nearly 20l
killed, be succeeded in doing so, and tbs
rebels retired to Carthage, and Sieeel fell
back on Ssrooxie, whence be proceeded next
day to Mt. Vernon.
Lieut.. Task left Mt. Vernon on the even
ing Of the 7sh, and rode to Rolls, l53 milel
in % hours. He met Gen. 6weeney's DOM
mand 5 miles from Mt. Vernon, pressing
forward to reinforce Seigel.
Col. Wolf vas not killed, ~ reported yes
terday.