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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-10
FTasn the >econd low IN Regiment.
CAhP LYON. Sr. JnskPH. Mo. J
July 7tb 1861

EDITORS GATE Yesterday, Lieut.. Snow
den, "a Lieut.. Company ] (l-yon.), having
received reliable information that one OF the
Tour cannon stolen from The Arsenal at Lib
q sy, xar buFi0i naar asasfstdtg,, ia Clinton
county, 10 miles south Of Stewartsville, pro-
cseded with a squad Of nine men and CAP.
tured It. This morning the same squad
brought into camp, from st. Jo., two gun
carriages, built apparently for IL Founders.
There are three more cannon vet in the
hands OF the rebels in this vicinity, two OF
them brass; and by the way, we think We
have them all located, but for fear OF spoil.
ing nice little job will refrain at present
from saying tphere.
Our uniform 10 splendid, and gentleman
just from Washington, who hns seen City
Regiments in that vicinity, says be saw none
that made better appearance than ours
does on dress parade. He also rays that We
need not be surprised If We arc on our way
10 Washington soon which is very welcome
news. This Regiment lie we'll cficered and
pretty well drilled, and think If we 20 eus,
We witt not disgrsce our State.
| observe by the New York Tribune tina,
some one gives Col. Bates credit for settling
the troubles on this road. | wonder il Col
B. pays anybody for putting him. Col Cur.
sic had taken possession Of the road a. 70,
- Grand river before Col. Bates arrived a
Hannibal, and be only stayed four days whsr
he was ordered south BY Gen Lyon. Th,
citizens have now little better opinion o.
the "Atolition horse thieves from Iowa.
than they had before they got acquainted
with as. and we hope our society will b,
beneficial TO them. HIS.
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E"Occasionsl" Of the Philadelphia

e" Occasional OF the Philadelphis
Press vrites:
ssAftes the three months volunteers retire
there will still be in the field two hundred
and thirty i've thousand troops under the
stars and stripes.
ssGen. Scott II fully convinced that biz
policy 10 right, snd defends it with mastery
ability. His motto seems TO be, We car
afford 70 wait; the traitors fate is only post
poned.' Yet there il mos, feyerish anxiei,
on the part Of the troops 20 get the word Il
advance When they do, i, will be 4 fear
fuI and suhlime demonstration,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-10

TBrgadier General E. w. Pierce will
return to Freetown about the 18th inst. He
was app ,inted to serve out the unexpired
portion Ut rhe uUmMissIuu ut ueu. Butter,
which was thrse months service. It's not
likely that the State will again send him to
the field Boston Courier.
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Republican County
Convention.

The Rel nhlicans e Lee ccuntr viii meet In Mass
Convention, NJ the Court House In Fort Madison,
on Saturday, the ioth day Of July At 10 o'clock A.
NJ, for the purpose Of choosing Delegates to the
State Convention, under the call Of the State Gen.
trail Committee, and also Of selecting . County
Central Committee for he coming year, and attend
Ing to such other business as may properly come
before ihs Convention. At. SHAW,
Chairman Central Com.
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LATEST NEW S.
Times Srecinl. /

Washington, July 8.
| Col. Taylor, who came under flag oil
truce with dispatches, asked the officer In
charge IL our army was not all Frustrated
| with the measles.
A Cabinet meeting was held to- day and q
consultation had with Gen. Scott. Result
] unknown. --
| II is reported that a meeting was held
among the Garibaldi Guards in consequence
| OF dissatisfa ction with their arms.
| Gov. Hicks was in Washington TO- day
He represents much rebel feeling on the east.
ern Maryland shore, and is nnxious that a
| force be sent down to afford Union men pro-
lection.
hon. Thomas A. Marshall. Of ILL.,, has been
appointed Colonel Of Regiment Of Cavalry
authorized to be raised IN Illinois.
| am informed that with the flag of truce
brought BY Col. Taylor from the rebel camp
there 10 a proposition for a cessation Of hos.
tlities and settlement OF difficulties. The
rebels are badly frightened and stand in
wholesome fear Of getting their deserts. |
am confident that in the consultation that
followed the announcement OF these propo-
sitioDs to the Cabinet, Scott and Cameron
decidedly protested against any terms that
did i net involve the unconditional surrender
OF the rebels. Ia this view she President
concurs and to it will adhere.
Independence. July 8.
The Santa Fe mail and Cannon City Ex-
press reached our city yesterday noon. We
have dates to the 23d from Santa Re to the
9th from Cannon City, and to the 18th from
Messilla.
The news from Meesila confirms the re-
ports Of Indian troubles at Pine Alto, and q
disposition on the part Of the Megcstero In
dams to remain quiet.
Owing to the political difficulties in the
States, orders were sent forward to Mr..
CLARK, Superintendent Of the Stephenson
Silver Mining Company, to stop oil active
operations.
The forts along the Texas frontier are to
be gsrrisoned by order OF Col. Vandorn.-
Two companies to be stationed at Fort Da.
| Wis, one ct Fort Qaitman and four ut Fort
Bliss.
10 Sonora quite an enthusiasm has sprung
up on the subject Of railroads. The project
10 to connect the Valley " the Rio Grande
with the Gulf Of California, the termin to
be I'll Paso and GuayDias.
At Santa 70, on the 18th Of June. . public
dinner vas rendered to Col. J. B. Greyson.
Rev. Bishop Lsnny arrived safely in Santa
Re.
Gov. Connolly and Secretary Otero arc At
their posts, and John Greiner 10 soon OK
pected
Cannon City items show IN encouraging
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CO About the time that Col. Colt made
his magnanimous offer to furnish a regiment
with bis rifles, be presented five revolvers to
as many officers, and since the State has ia
ken charge Of the regiment, he has demand.
ed and received back his weapons. The Ne1
Haven Palladium calls it sssmall potatoes
and few in the hillo
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-10

FLoArINo IsLASp.-Captain Simpson, OF
the brig Bird Of the Wave, which arrived at
this port to day from Port au Prince, reports
having seen on the 18th ult., 10 lat. 20 SO,
lon. 70 81, no land 10 sight, . floating island,
about eighty feet in diameter. II was GOV.
cred with thick growth Of underbrush, and
had upon it several trees from 20 to 80 feet
in height. The brig passed within 200 feet
OF the land.-[Boston Transcript.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-10

QTA young lady, Miss SCOTT, secession
ist, living near Fall's Church, Virgins, man
aged by her captivating manners, to entice
two Connecticut Sentinels, into the house OF
her father, where they were taken prisoners
by Confederate soldiers and sent to Rich.
mond.
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e. The secesh" Senator johnson, Of
Missouri, has taken bis seat in the United
States Senate. lie doubtless appreciates the
constitutions! currency Of the Union in which
bis salary and mileage will be paid, more
than he does the Union Itself. Ills mileage
alone 10 about ST. 900.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-10

RTA nasatorium, or swimming school.
has jus, been opened 10 Philadelphia. The
pool varies in depth from about eighteen
inches to eight feet, and is kept constantly
filed with running water Of pleasant TEN.
perature.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-10

ET-Col. Boernstein publishes an address
70 hrs reg srncrs, anaossseias As5anssnsiea- e
retire from the command and from the ser
Woe at the expiration of the three months
for which he enlisted, on the Goth Of July.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-10

H1be Baltimore American, speaking OF
Marshal Ksue's ireason, says, .'hls feelings
sot she better 81 bis judgment" Yes, and
Gen Banks hAs now got the better of him.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-10

A GRAND ARnY.-The U0itsd States hae
now in the field twenty three thousand more
men than the British have had since the ORR
meaa war, and in q short time orr forcee
will exceed in numbcrs the 0rand Army OF
France.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-10

/ HEAvY SHoR CoMTRAcTs.-Ths Govern
ment will coon Issue proposals. for the man
ufacture OF -four hundred thousand pairs oil
sswed shoes, for tho use Of the army.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-10

CTAn important referm In the British
army has just teen introduced BY the Duke
.of Cambridge. lie has abolished the pur-
chase al commissions in the service. Sol
d,ers her eater must earn AMI deserve. not
bny then. This regulation il said 10 hare
nrndaned = taxrIhIe AenaAilan in IAnadnm
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-10

e. MIR. Finch, an operative chemist 10
Richmond, who was largely engaged in man.
ufscturing powder for percussion Gaps, was
blown ~ o short time since. He subae-
quently died. His house was nearly de-
stroyed.
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NOTICE.
rUvHE Commissioners for Auditing Claims upon
i the War and Defense Funi, would give mo-
tics that they will be III session ct the Deming
House from the 10Th 10 the 18th inst. incl usive,
for the purpose q sxami, ing al sach claims ~
may be brought before them.
in DEWEY,
s. X. INGiAM,
f.P. WEST,
keokuk, July 10, lSdi--d3t
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ga ~ ts9tAl.fY

COAST GOAL3y
rHHE Alpine Gasl Company have ON hands and
l are dali receiv,nRa superior article OF steam,
smith aud crate Coal, viii h they oder ut reduced
price. Office III Packet Depot.
iuly6d3m
DEMING HOUSE. - EOKUk, IOWA.
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You will see by the above notice that the State
appeals you for aid In the present crisis. Three
thousand of our young men Gave crowded 70 the
field rs If TO . banquet, cheerfully Offering their
lives to defend our Country aud its dag, and thons
ands more but await the opportunity TO follow the
& ID. ious example. But 70 maintain those wno have
xrczuy gUus rquIp tuUss VIM msy f0Ifox, only.
!" the sinew Of war;" must be had. In the great
money marts OF the counsry-the casters cities
the bonds II the United States ard VI the sari,
loyal States, are ceking market, and the supply
there exceeds the demand: II all our binds mnst
be sold there, thy win probably s~l Tor lsss than
rar, th~s aes~e .sae thr m$-ss =. 4&S ASspsse- g:
the State. Ths appeal IL thessfers made 10 you to
step forward, and year 40 to the 6tatc and
the Country in This the hers u their psSil.
am ws.l aware that yoa are just recovering
Of ~ State in 1851; that while rich In evsr
siss ws ore poor In nossy, aad thst 10 Will requrr
some saesiAss On sar part 70 take these bonds; bu
will yon not make tAAt asestiee7 Your neigAbors,
your sons, your brothers are rely psriiiag their
lives. Cannot We, Who stay ~ home, make some
sacrifice to aid them? Shall il be said that while
30 many are eager undergo the tOi.s and peri III
81 . soldiers life to defeId our couDtryss homer,
mono can be found 70 furnish the necessary means
The world cannot odsr better securities than the
Bonds of Iowa, and he pride and patriotism Of
her people, we'll ,hc,Y interests, require that
these Bonds shall be taken promptly and 1T par.
within fix months frem the day that peace IL re-
stored, they will command = premium, and b. en-
in der hasten that time, let those Vi you wht
cannot show your love of country otherwise, STEP
forward, aud by the performances Of Ibis duty, -
important but less dangerous than that Of the sol
der show that ali the pstriotism Of Iowa not III
the camp with her soldiers.
Cali meetings in your respective couutise; place
these mstterEfutfy and fairly before the people and
AK them IL they will not for the sake Of the good
and the credit Of our young State, still t.
it, that lows does her duty In money as we'll - in
men.
There has been . manly strife among our coun
ties TO which should have most men In the 6rl
Lot there now he astrfe ~ earnest which. In pr !,
portion TO its means, shall furnish the greateatsup
port in money.
There IL not man or woman in Iowa who woult
not blush IL We had - SEEK outside Of STATE
TO AL the ranks Of our regiments. Shall IL be sale
We had to 20 outside Of orr State for means y
equip and pay them2
SAMUEL J.KIRKWOOD,
i,28 Governor of Iowa.
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u. -. Gn1aOtry Tactics
LrOR the inst uction, exercise and maDGuvYes Of
T. the UNITED STATES INFANTRY, including
lnfa nayy % shc Line, Light I'm u n tF Y
and Mtttem~n.
Prepared under t he direction VI the War Depart
me MT and authorised and adopted by the Secretary
Of War, May j, 1861. For salc by
M w. WESTCOTT,
Main St End door from 4ih.
June Il.
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Cannon City items show IN encouraging
aging state Of affairs through the whole mi
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Keokuk, Fl. Des Moines and Mimi
So = 81
RAILROAD.
Open to Eddyville, % Miles.
/. CHANG 4 az TIME.
Two Trains each way Daily.

I'm and after MONDAY, MAY Goth. 1901,
~ and until further notice, = datty tSWtns
viii run each way Sundays excepted NJ follorsi
NAIL TRAIN.
Wllllcave KEOKUK At 2:aO p. ~, srriving
at EDDY WILLIE ~ 1870 p. N.
MIXED TRAIN.
Will leave KEukuK at 700 q. M, arriving
At EDDYyILLE at ESQ p. m.
MAIL TRAIN.
will leave EDDYvILLE ct 1900 q m, and
arrive At KEOkTK 1T 1900 m.
MIXRD TRAIN.
will leave EDDYvILLE Ut 1900 ~. and
srrive Ut KE0KUK ut 500 p. -.
- Passengers taking either train from Kso-
kuk make sure connections With Stages for
Osk aloosa, Des Moines, 10.
TDROUGH TICKETS. slow the
lowest may be had at the Once for oil points
In Middle, Western and Southern lows. kansas.
Nebrssks, &C., de.
TICKET OHFICE-Atthe Depot, foot Of
johnson street. GEO. WILLIAMS, in.
June 50, 6l-d&w Superintendent.
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The Great Wabash Valley
Railroad Route.

- I'D
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Is edited with especial reference to the wants OF
country readers and besides al the orticles Of gen
erai interest published 10 the Daily Evening Post
contains a complete diGsss os the news # the day.
and an agricultural Co nm dew tel to the interest
and instruction of Farmers. II contains 80 Iong
columns Of reading matter every week.
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The Evening Pest:
THE OLOEsT DEMOc4ATaC NE.
PUBLICAN JOURNAL IN TME
CITY or NEW YnRY.

Free SotN Free Labor I Free speech
strict c Constructive Of The Constitution, and IN
Economical Administration Of the Government.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-11
DROBATE NOTICE.-state of Mich

l. igan, County OF lnghAn, Sat eesnon o. the
Probate the county Of lrgham, holder 1t the
Probate Office 10 the village Of Mason, Monday, the
OH day of December, in the yesT one tho.ssnd eight
hundred and sixty one present Vim. H. Pnckney, Judge
of Probse In tie matter Of the estate Gf Olin Holt.
DECEASED. On reading and fling the petition, duly
verified Of Norman Eo praying tast An instrument in
vritns purportinx The last viii and testament Of
said deceased may be admitted Probate, and that le,
ties tesamentary may be granted to said petitioner up
on said estate:
Thereupon il is ordered that Non,ay, the 9th day of
Jan next IL o'clock in the forenoon be assigned for
the hearing Of said petition and that the hers At law of
a deceased and all otner persons interested in said
tate are required appear at session OF said court
then TO he hcssn the Probate Once, n the village 81
son. and If the.s be, Why the prayer
Of the petone. shouts be granted Ana fHrh-r
ordered that said pecne- give nouee 10 the persons
interested said Of he tendency OF said petuoa
tie hearing thereof By causing copy Of this order
to be published the Lansing Republican, newspaper
printed and circulating in I'd county Of lneham tire
neesssive weeks previous 10 said day q -
a true eopy.) WA h f1neAn1f,
l 3w3t6 Judge Of Probate.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-11

Whereas, The brethren of Stockbridge Lodge
OF Free and Accepted Masons, have learned with
deep and abiding sorrow, the decease Of our late
worthy friend aud brother, Mr.. James b. Harri-
son, an acceptable member of our fraternity, who
sckened and died at the seat of war, near tire
city Of Washington, while in the service OF tie
United States, sustaining the constitution and
the laws OF our Union. Be it therefore uaani
mously
Re.oired, That in the death of our late broth
er, we have had our ranks broken in upon by
death, for the first time since our organization ;
and it is but fitting that We express our regard
tor his memory, aud thus deplore his but too
early exit from the Lodge below. to that celes-
tai lodge above "where the supreme architect
OF the universe presdes."
Resoired, That this Lodge tenders to the wild
ow OF our esteemed and departed brother,
our united sympaties for her bereavement, and
will drop tear with her over his memory and
that copy of our proceedings in relation to this
sad event be presented to her, together with
our best wishes for her future happiness.
RESOLVED, That the foregoing proceedings of
our Lodge be published in the Lansing State
Republican. Michigan State Journal, and the
Ingham County Neps.
c. G. COOL, ". NJ
Mason BRANCH, See'y.
Stockoridge, Nou. 2lst, 1861.