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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25

FROM HIATT ERAS ISs.ET.

NS" IOih, Ccpt. ~
The Herald has an interesting letter
from Hatteras Inlet dated I'D, with ad.
vices from Hatteras Inlet to the evening
previous. The expedition destroyed q
fort on Beacon Island. The fort ut Ocra
coke Inlet was found deserted but the
rebels had succeeded previously in re-
moving two heavy guns to Newbern All
the guns, number Is thirty two pound
ers and 4 eightinch navy guns, were
destroyed, and the fort entirely Turned
up. The lighthouse on the Island was
also burned. Two heavy guns were also
destroyed at Portsmouth, which village,
together with that of Ocracoke, were
burned. In both places the Union feel
ing was found pretty strong Great com
plants We're made of the plundering pro-
pensitles of the rebels. Unfortunately
Col. Hawkins had not men enough to
hold the forts, thus necessitating their
destruction.
Tie Union feeling is quite strong but
snothered in Newbern. Meetings we're
held in Hyde and other counties and
resolutions adopted to remain at home ON
the approach Of our forces, and furnish all
they could in the way of provisions,
Col. Hawkins had issued proclama-
ton assuring all the loyal citizens of pro-
lection and stating the true object of his
expedition to be to give them back law,
order and the Constitution.
About 10000 rebels are encampcd
about Beaufort, and TT. Macon had been
greatly strengthened. They are also
erecting strong batteries at Roanoke
Island
1t is reported that the rebels have
landed force about 40 miles above Hat
teras Inlet, intending to destroy the light
house on Cape Hatteras, and drive our
forces from the Inlet. Col Hawkins has
sent force to protect the Inlet.
The British gunboat Kinaldo was off the
Inlet
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25
GIN. BUCkNEH DESTROYS PUN.
Lie WON n -.
Louisville. Sept. %.

Louisville, Sept %
1t is reported from below that small
detachment of Rosseaus force has ad
vanced ID miles southwark of Elizabeth.
town, and that Buckner is advancing
northward from Bowling Green, with d
force varioasly estimated ut from 4 900 to
10000.
The Bulletin says Lock No. 3 on Green
River was blown up on Friday by order OF
Geni Buckner, and it publishes a letter
purporting to be from him, directing the
destruction of Lock No. /. Some river
Union men learning this attempted, un-
successfully, to guard the locks, but they
were destroyed.
Capt. Gibson and 4 missing pickets
have returned to camp at Salt River.
The City Council passed resolution ap
proving Genl Anderson's appointment OF
u Provost Marshal, and another request.
ing business men to close their establish
ments at o'clock every afternoon to al
low all our people to drill.
Gent Nelson, who founded Camp Dick
Robinson, has gone to MarysvIle to start
new camp for volunteers The same pa
per says Lieutenant of General Buck
ners army was arrested at Oldham on
Sunday rs spy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25
Frankfort. Sept. 81 .,


In the House, the bill passed 81 to Is,
authorizing the Military Board to borrow
81 ,OoO, 600 in addition to the $40 ,00O, 900
authorized May 24th on State bonds, pay
able in 10 years, and establishing tax OF
five cents on hundred dollars to pay the
bonds and interest on said sum, to be ap-
propriated for the defense of the State
The bill organizes the military board, -
making it consist Of Peter Dudley Sam'l
Gill, Geo. I. Wood, E. IL. Taylor and
Jno Is. Temple. A resolution was offer
ed and referred to the committee on fed
eral relations, asking Governor Magoffin
whether the invasion Of this state by
Buckner ha. been made upon any consult
alton, advice or recommendation of per-
sons connected with the Executive Ds-
partment Of the State
In the Senate, resolution was adopt
ed that a committee of two from the
Senate and one from the House be ap-
pointed to enquire by what authority and
under what charges members Of the Gen.
eral Assembly have been, as it is reported,
arrested at Harrodsburgh.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25
Washington, Sept. %.

Washington, Sept. %.
The excitement ofao day has been the
news from Missouri, and the probabilit,
OF the surrender of Mulligan's command
at Lexington | shall not be surprised
however to learn that before this reaches
you Gen Fremont has taken the field In
person, scaralled' Price and his rebel crew
and forced him to surrender.
Tribune's Dispatch
1t is not unlikely that Gen'l Fremont
Will be considered responsible and the dis
aster may be the immediate occasion for
his removal. The removal will be consid-
cred in cabinet meeting morrow.
General Franklin has issued an order
preventing suffers from selling intoxicat-
ing liquors within the lines of his brigade,
on penalty of having notice to quit In six
hours after the first offense.
Herald's Dispatch
A close reconnaissance to-day developed
the fact that the rebels are extending their
line of Notifications from Munson's Hill
toward Springfield station and Alexandria.
Thy have two earthworks in progress of
erection at Mason's Hill directly south Of
Munson's Hill, commanding the Column
bia turnpike, surrounded by deep bitches.
Recently released prisoners from Rich
mond represent that Union prisoners there
who are wounded, are most UNANIMOUSLY
maitreated by the rebel surgeons, who
perform amputations and capital opera.
tions where there is not the slightest need
nearly all resulting fatally The only
persons showing humanity towards pris-
oners are Georgians and Lousianians. -
The treatment of Virginia Unionists is
stated to be infamous Sixteen officers.
including one Colonel and 40 privates had
escaped. 400 prisoners were to be sent
to Baton Rouge this week and it is in
tended to send all south to prevent escape.
Many are suffering for want of clothing.
Gen'l Scott is to send them some.
1t is stated that the rebel force at Rich
nold is about 10000, and with the ex-
ceptlon of Alabamians and Missippians,
all want WOODEN garments and shoes.
A lady who visited Manassas states
there are 10000 troops under Beaure-
gard. The woods on the eastern slope
of Arlington Heights are burning to-
night.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25
BY TELEGRA PH.
surrender Of Lexington.
Federal Forces at Bonneville
GEN. DAVIS COMMAND.
Special to st. Louis Dem.l
.Iatferson Cifv Sent

Jefferson City, Sept. %.
A dispatch received here this evening
from General Fremont seems to fully
confirm the surrender OF Lexington by
Col. Muligan. The dispatch says Lex
ington surrendered on Friday for want of
water. Before surrendering, Mulligan
sent 200 of his men across the river to
Brookcrille en- route for Quincy, I'll. No
commissioned officers were released.
The news to-day from Tuscnmbia re-
ports that Colonel McCleery of the federal
troops was attacked on Friday by party
of rebels under Parsons and Johnson, but
he repulsed them with slight loss on our
side.
Our forces sent up the river last week
are ut Boonville, and will move forward to
Lexington tomorrow. Genl Davis will
leave here Tomorrow to take command of
them. Other troops will 90 forward i'm
mediately.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25
Imp ,rsantfr. m Kcn.ueky.

1airo, Ills, Sept. 70.
The pickets Of the Iowa 9Th regiment
at Elliott's Mills, Ky. eight miles above
Columbus, were approached Sunday even
ing by body of rebel cavalry, numbering
% or 90. The Iowa boys fired on them,
bringing down three or four. The rebels
returned the fire once without doing any
damage and then fled, leaving four horses.
Another skirmish with the rebels took
place near Hunter, No., four miles below
Norfolk, last evening. Three of our men
and horses are missing. The enemy ) loss
is not ascertained.
Reports from below state that the reb-
els at Columbus are crossing to Belmont.
Also, that they are in possession of Blan-
dinsville, Ky, l. miles southeast Of this
place. Gen. Buckner is stated to have
occupied Greensboro, KY, on the Ohio
river, 20 miles above Paducah.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25
How the News Wns Received.
Washington, Sept. "a.

The gallant defense Of Col. Mullgan is
the theme Of admiration among distinguish
ed military men. 1t was not till late last
night that the rumor of surrender was full
~ though reluctantly credited. The lat
ter while informing the Department that
ne was on the eve ofstarting with heavy
force expresses hope that he will be able
to dislodge the rebels from positions they
now occupy at Lexington. The deepest
interest continues to be everywhere mani
tested concerning that point.
The War Department has determined
to vacate all the Offices Of all quarter mas
tiers and other officers who fail to respond
promptly to filling their bonds and pre-
senting themselves for active service.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25
k.ntA cay.

The Legislaturo.of Kentucky has pass
ed resolutions authorizing Gen. Anderson
the commander Of the United States
forces in the State, to rise troops, and
calling upon the Governor to give Col It
l.. Crittenden control Of the State troops.
for the purpose Of assisting the cause OF
the country. 1t Is further proposed To
give Gen. Anderson control OF the arms
and munitions of war belonging to the
State. A resolution has also been passed
against giving freedom TO slaves, or de-
!. lsiving citizens OF liberty or property for
opinions sake. This last indicates sen
sitive tenderness regarding the enemies of
the country IN the State, that il very far
from bcing reciprocated In Tennessee
the secessionists coniscate all property of
Union men, and treat them as s.alien ene-
mics" The Kentucky Union Legislators
seem solleltous that magnatimous atti :
tude shall be maintained towards traitors
We question the wisdom of this policy -
The secesslonists will omit no opportunity
to rob aud murder Union men, deprive
them Of liberty aud destroy their proper
~, and they should be given to under
stand III the sharpcst terms that they are
to be treated as such Nothing could add
more to the strength of the secessionists
in the State than mistaken kindness by
friends Of Republican form Of Govern
ment in dealing with them Kentucky is
now invaded at three points, at least, by
the revolutionists, and severe fighting up
on her soil cannot be long delayed. If
the Legislature comes up to the work and
does its whole duty, the conflict, though
il may be bloody one, will be brief
one There will be peace in kentucky
when the stars and stripes wave in tri-
umph all over the State, and not till then
The United States troops regularly mus
tered into the service, are posted In large
bodies at four points in the State-oppo-
site Cairo--at Paducah--near Muldraugh
Hill, on the Louisville and Nashville Rail
road--and at Camp Dick Robinson. There
are several Smaller camps where loyal men
are armed and receiving military instruc-
ton. The Union men evidently have a
good start of the secessionists, and will
keep it. There should not be moment
lost in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, in max
ing ready regiments for immediate active
service. 1t is of the greatest Importance
that the enemies Of the country should be
driven out OF Kentucky, or forced to lay
down their arms, without delay, and We
believe the President appreciates this fact,
and permitting himself to be guided in
details BY the Union men, wills act accord
|ingly with the utmost yigor. Seven thou
sand Indiana troops will be at Jefferson
vile this morning. Gin. Com.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25

we copy the IoiloWing from the 1T.
Louis Democrat, with the remark that the
writer's tone and language better become
pothouse hlusterer and coward rather
than brave military officer &
PLANTERS House.,
st. Louis, Sept. 10th.
Editors Missouri Democrat
In this mornings Democrat an article
appears, copied from the keokuk Gate
City of Sept. l4th, entitled fsPursui: Of
Martin Green, in which it is made to
appear that Col. Williams, of the Iowa
Sd regiment, who took charge of the fed
eral forces at Shelbina, is a coward and
drunkard.
The whole article, so far as Colonel
Williams is concerned, is malicious
and deliberate lie, and no one but cow
ard and villain would have penned the ar
ticle.
The undersigned was at Shelbina, and
composed part Of COL Williams forces; in
all 6OO men. We were cognizant on that
occasion of Col Williams GOODNESS and
bravery. 1t was at the suggestion and
earnest solicitation Of our command that
Col. Williams finally yielded and with
drew from Shelbina In fact, zee deter
mined to withdraw from the hopeless
fight. Of course Colonel Williams could
no longer cope with Green's forces, mum
bering some $500, while Williams would
have, after our withdrawal, but $50. and
no field pieces.
At Shelbina, Williams rode out after
the enemy deployed on the prairie within
800 yards of their line When / went out
to the corn field, and saw horseman re-
turning, thought it was a flag Of ,ruce,
but upon waiting until he arrived, saw
it was Col. W., who had been almost to
their line of battle.
You will please correct a statement
libeling brave man.. and much oblige
Yours, &c,
CnAs w. BLAIR,
Lieut.. Colonel commanding I'd
Kansas Volunteers.
endorse the above statement.
1. j. STERNBERa,
Lieut.. Com. ID, I'd Kansas Vols.
The article referred to was taken down
by us almost verbatim from the lips Of one
of Colonel Moore's men, and Of course
there was no malice in the premises, 50 far
as the person who "penned the article" is
concerned. 1t is not denied that Colonel
Williams was arrested by Gen, Pope at
thcotime and under the circumstances
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25
tsKEOKVk NEAN-NE&x..

The Dubuque Times, under The above
very appropriate heading, chronicles as a
fact that an individual single indi-
vidual citizen Of keokuk-made an ex-
orbl;ant charge for storage Of certain
goods belonging to military company in
Dubuque The Burlington Hawkeye cop
les the article. Of course
A day or two afterwards, the Times
takes it all back, says it was mistaken, that
the charges were all right, asks pardon of
Mr.. Bower. the gentleman for whose sake
it proclaimed the mean ness of keokuk, !"
and publishes letter from Capt Heron,
certifying that the charge was correct and
that he and his company were under iu-
finite obligations for kindnesses received
at the hands Of Il. + Bower, the gentle
man in question, and says he is .'as high
minded aud honorable a man az can be
found in the State
Will the Hawkeye please take notice !;
and will the editors of the Times and
Hawkeye please take our word that there
are some meaner things done outside of
keokuk than overcharging commission
and storage.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25
Washington. Sept. 24


The following important orders have
been issued by the p. o. Dept: Order
first-That no newspapers or printed mat
ter be admitted to the letter pouches des-
tined for the Pacific coast, letters excu-
sively being placed therein. Second
That separate bags be appropriated exclu-
sively for papers destieed to the Pacific
coast, excluding all other printed matter.
Fhlrd-That such letter pouches and
newspaper bags be forwarded to California
as usual by the overland route Fourth
ALL other printed matter Ut every kind ,
destined to the Pacific coast, to be sent i'm
bags to the N. u office, there to be de-
liyered to the agents of the overland mail
company. Fifth Postmasters are re-.
quested to comply carefully with these or
ders until further notice, and any neglect
therein will be Immediately reported TO,
the Appointment Office BY order of the
Z. M. General.
ISigned JNo. A. KAssoN,
lst Asst T. NJ. Gen'l.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25

St. Louis, Sept. %.
chas. G. Ramsay, proprietor of the
Evening News, was arrested this p. m. by
order of the Provost Marshal and taken to
headquarters for examination. His Of
fence was publishing an editorial article
to-day entitled Fall of Lexington, re-
aec,ins II bitter terms upo;. Ii: The ca.i. ign
and the military authorities in the Depart.
ment Of the West. His paper was sup
pressed, all manuscripts in the Office seized,
and the building is now in possession of
the Provost Guard. The name of the
author of the article was divulged, and
it is thought he publication Of the pa
per will be allowed to continue.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25

1U-The majority Of the convention,
with . peltinacity that admitted Of no
|compromise, insisted on the adoption
substantially Of the Mahony platform,
upon which | religiously believe the
brand not Of treason, but Of doubtful
loyalty at least, b indeibly stamped
BY the just verdict Of the public mind.
II Coofbaugh III his letter concerning the
Dem. Convention Of Aug Goth
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25
POLITICAL.
Hon. ] +. Wilson.

Republican candidate for Congress- will address The
people at The foIioNing times aud places:
Taylor County, Thursday, september &C.
MI. Ayr, frla4., Segicnber2
LEON. Saturday, September -.
Gor,don, Monday September 30
Gentcrs lille, TUESDAY, october !.
Eio0mnrid, "Wednesday, aetober2
k-osaa4aa. Thursday, aete Der g.
kcukN Friday october a.
Fort NJ adisoE. saturday October D.
Burlington, Mon4sy, October Z.
All the meetings will be hei4 nj q clock u. m un-
less Otherwise arranged.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25

NtW IUTk. pcP. u.
Flour-Heavy, and prices favor the
buyer. Wheat market l@2c lower, with
only very limited business doing 10 CON-
plete freight engagements. Rye, quite
firm at previous prices. Barley nominal
ly unchanged Corn heavy and l@2t
lower; 5ln52 for good to prime mixed
western. Oats steady. Whisky quie,
and steady at 70
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25
New York, Sept.

New York, Sept a.
Stocks unsettled and irregular Money
easy and plenty at 5{G6 per cent on call.
Sterling exchange dull l0Sa@l0s5; c l.
X Al; G 4 G cog; l G scrip sc; | G
bonds 924; Tenn Is 4Sf; La 56; Mo 43i
Cal Is I94; Treasury Is 81; U s Us 81;
Registered 904; is Of '62 75s.
Coffee quite firm; sales of 600 bags Rio
at i49l054. Molassesi firm; sales small
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25
CLAIH. JAcK.or L.x1Ncror

st. Louis, Sept %.
Correct reports from Jefferson City say
instead OF 200 men EN- route for Gu ncy
1000 of Mulligan's command were sent
over by the rebels, released on parole, and
are en- route for Quincy.
Claib. Jackson is at Lexington with the
rebel forces.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25
Grain Warehouse HuIned.

Elgin, His, Sept. %.
The large Grain Warehouse occupied by
G. G. Theirs was destroyed by fire last
night. 1t contained about 5000 bushels
Of gram. loss estimated at from IS, 900
to $4,000. Partly insured. The Ere is
supposed to be the work OF an incendiary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25
Philadelnhia. Ser

H11"uV7PHt", tVPt. 20.
The ship Marathon from Sardinia,
with cargo of salt, was seized here, be-
ing owned in New Orleans.
Three persons were sent to TT. Lafay-
cite, charged with furnishing goods to the
rebels.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25

pta- Why does the editor of the Jour
nal keep John Edwards name in bis COL
umns as candidate for Congress Is he
ashamed to raise the name of his own can
didate, that he still hangs on to that of a
man who has declined the position?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25
DEFINING HOUSE ARRIVALS.
SEPTEMBER ~.

NV Albright, Fl Madison
II h Erskine, Fairfield;
Mrs Jas keak ey aud fnmi.
~. Fl Madison;
(AJ Vaughn, CiarksviIle;
ID b Slade, Col. Moore i
regiment,
b w Rebo, Waterloo, Mo;
)Mrs Bowen, Montrose;
IA n GriswoIa, Dubuque.
| w Malcemb. Fl Madison,
III Montgomery, Dubuque
|1 Aopskss Burlington:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25

Com. Stringham was to-day relieved BY
Capt. Goldsborough, and will proceed to-
night to Washington. Col De Russey
leaves Old Point to-day to assume forth
with the command Of the Engineer De-
partment in California.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25

Two companies Of the cavalry regiment,
Capt. Mayne and Capt Van Bentheusep,
have gone into Missouri, and will proba-
bly, remain in the vicinity of Monticello
for some days.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25
M Ar. WAR;. WARtl,

All persons keeping or having for sale any or all
kinds OF Munitions Of War, such Guns Pistols Re
volvers aud all kinds Of Ammunition are reqalred no,
70 sell TO any person without order from the under
signed. THIS order must be strictly complied with
under penalty Of forfeting ali ARTICLES mentioned III
their possession. JOHN sTANAus,
J,iJd Surveyor Port os henknk
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25
THE GATE CITY.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER Is.
mEN WANTED.

Twenty more able-bodied men are want
ed to FLU the company Of Collins and
Woodrow. Headquarters on 9Th street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25

TJudgc Clagett will address the
people at Hoosier Green School House,
DesMoines Tp., on Saturday evening
next, at o. clock, in behalf Of the Union
Ticket. The people Of that region will do
well To turn out and hear him.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25
Iowa Treeps moylrr.

a telegram received yesterday from
Dr. Hills at Muscatine, says the Sth aud
10Th Iowa Regiments are ordered to St.
Louis, and will arrive here about eight
o clock this morning on the JEANNE Whip
pie and barges in tow.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25
DtAsIllsry Rurued.

~ Lane, Ills, Sept %.
The distillery of Graves & Co. was de-
stroyed BY fire last night Loss estimated
Ut so, 900. Insured.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25

The Mayor and Town Council request
that the business houses of the city be
closed from 10 o'clock a. IN. to 2 o clock
p. III.
There will be services in all the church
es, We understand, and it is to be hoped
that the day will be generally observed in
manner becoming Christian people
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25
NOTICE.

The subscribers having sold 10 CHARLES H. WYNN
the good-w III 81 their establishment and all or
stock or Goods and Merchandise hereby solicit FOR
him the patronage other former Customers
Mr.. VIM al time The business at The old stan d.
NOT Main street. CUMsTOCK q BRO.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25
FROM WARRINGTON.

ashiDgton, Sept %.
The following have been appointed Brig.
Generals Of volunteers: John Il. s. Todd
of Dacotsh, late Captain of the 9th in
fantry; VIM. NanVleet assigned duty of
Chief of Quartermaster' Department of
the Potomac; also Maj Barnard, John
Newton and Winfield s. Hancock.
Gen. Mcclellan reviewed Mcdowell $
Brigade to-day and was received every
where enthusiastically
An order has been issued forbidding all
civilians, officers or privates not on duty
from visiting outposts.
The rebels burned Balls Cross Roads
to.day. While it was burning, a large
rebel force appeared at Upton's Hill, II
miles distant.
The contract for supplying the Navy
Department with stationery has been
awarded to Phillips Il Solomons of this
city.
The National Fast Day will be general
ly observed here.
The War Department has authorized
the raising of regiment of cavalry in Or
egon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-25
Popular Lea y .

Philadelphia, Sept. %. !.
The subscription to the National loan
amounted to SS4 900 today.