davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-07
Worcester Post Omee-sprng Arrangement.
Mails Close as fbllows:


Northern Worcester County. Vermont and New lamp
hire via WoTcester6 Nashua Railroad, at $40 H. and
are due at 100 p III.
Fitchlurg, Lancaster, Leominser, West Boylson Oak
and S45 m and are due at 9l5 and 700 p.
Princeton and East Princeton at 345 p M and due al
9.l5 a. m.
City OF Boston, $50 and 100 a. M l2l0 $50 and son
D. m. and are due al 9. ID a. $50 and 100 p. Iii
Maine, Eastern New Hampshire, and Eastern Massa
ehusetts-9OQ a. m and SOOp. and are due at 9,l5
Rhode Island-CExcept towns on the Worcester and
Providence Railroad, $50 g. and $3.50 and
due at $40 a. M, and 6.3G p. IN.
Way Mail on Providence ard Worcester Railroad 33ep
and are due al g. 40 a..
WestcIn-(AIl towns in Massachusetts West OF Wor
cester1 Sis a. m, and are due at 3.50p. m.
Albany, (Wesern New York and Western States s. Is
a. M, and 4W p m; and are due at Il, AS and HAS
Sprine1ed,S 5 a. r and 400 p M; and due at $40
a M, II As and 10 As p. m.
Hartford, all Connecticut Except Wndham and New
London cOunties Is and 400 p. M and are due
at l2s5 and l045 p. IN.
Towns on line Of Norwich and Worcester Railroad and
and are due at us
New York city and southern States $40 a. m and 4oU
M; and are due at $3.50 and 10 As pm
Barre, Barre Palms. Fecrsham, Paxton, Dana, North
nd West Rutland, 945 M; and due at LOO p.
Holden, Rutland, North Rutland and OakhaIn. $50 ~
nj, and are due at 800 am.
Leicester 945 m, and 80 M, and due at IN
Aibury, and West Millbury $50 a. M. and g. 80 D. m;
and are due al sl4O a. M, and 6Se +. m,
shrewsbury 3l5 p M, and is due at 800 a
Grafton, New England Village and Cordavlle, $50
M; and are due at 800 p.
Framineham, South birmingham Hopknton, Ashland,
WoodVlle, Westboro', Northboro', SGuthborO C0rda
vile, and Grafton 1910 and due at g. Is a.
Milford, Mendon, llolison, Bolton, Berlin, 800 m
and 800 p: M: and are due at 95 M and on p. m.
mail for New York and Boston and beyond is closed
at this Office on Sunday at & 90 o'clock u. m.
Office hours from As M, 500 p. m. Sundays from
IL Ito II 80. D. NJ J. NJ. EARLE, p. NJ.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-07
tpUBLIo-No IL.
AN ACT to provide for the temporary increase of
thp

tHe Navy.
BE Il enacted by the Senate aud House of Representa-
tires ofMe United States Of Amerioq Congress acsena-
bed That for and during the present Instruction
the secretary OF the navy shall be and he is hereby
authorized TO hire, purchase, OF contract for such
vessels as may be necessary for the temporary i'll
crease ofthe navy of the United States; I'd he is
also hereby authorized TO furnish any vessel or YES
sells which may be purchased contracted for with
such ordnance, ordnance stores and munitions of
war as may be necessary TO enable such vessel or
vessels to render the most efficient SERVICE pursuant
to the orders which may be given to their respective
commanders
Sec q And be Il further enacted, That the tempora-
ry appointments made, or which may be made by
the secretary of the navy, of acting eutenants act
ing paymastefs acting assistant surgeons. acting
masters and masters mates, are hereby ratified and
confirmed as temporary acting appointments until
the return OF the vessels in which they are respect
lively employed until the suppression of the pres
ent instruction, as may be deemed necessary; and
the rate of compensation allowed tor the Several
grades specified is hereby legalized and approved.
Sec g. And be 1t further enacted. That for the pur-
pose OF carrying into effect the foregoing act and
to suppress piracy, and render more effective the
closing Of the ports of the insurgents, there be ap-
propriated and placed at the disposal of the navy
department the sum of three millions of dollars
Approved, July "a 1861.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-07

f---=..s- sl.ssds-a AILROAD. - SPRING ARRANGE'
1861
PASSENGER TRAINS ieave for Boston, as follows:
Leave Worcester at 4S5 Exp, $40 M l245, 3.2l
Exp 500, 1910 EXP. The T. $40 a m. and 800 p. m.
Station
MilIbury, $40 a. n. 40 D, m.
Grafton, III, 1905 a. m. LOO, SIS D. M
Westboro ISO i0l1 a. M LIZ, 5S0 pm
sSpth nS;I,o 'ss Il 1879 q M 5 = 81 p m
Ashland 74S 1885 a. m. 1880, SO p. m.
Milford, ITO, $40 a. III. 90 p.
Northboro, 7, $40 a. m. $50 p. m.
Marlboro, 724, 10 o. a. IN. sis p. m
Framngham; 525 Express, S.0O 1880 m. IS9, 4.Oi
Natick, e43, S 10, Loo a. m. I,49 $780, 6l2 P, N.
Saxonve, 5.25 a. m. 3.20 p.
Newton Lower Falls, g. $500 m, l3o, 49, 500 p. M
M. LAP, 1856, 6 %, 63S Wor SIP p. m. /.
Brookne, i6S5, Ills. s., is 49, 10 am Lis go 4 1880
6.35. p. N. On Sunday 9.45 m, and 2.l5 IN only
TRAINS leave Boston, as follows.
For Worcester, at 100, $50 EXP. 1850 Exp. 49,
$50 EXP, 80 EXP. p. M,
AlillbuTy, 100 a. m. 4.30 p. m.
Grafton, 100 a.. m. 100, 4-3O p m.
WestboIo 7tG a. m, lS0, 80, 5S9p m.
SouthboTo. 100 a. m. 1870. 4.3O >. III
Ashland 90 a. m. l3O, 1870 p. M.
Milford, 100 a. m. l.30, $50 p. nj.
Northboro, 100 q. m. E30. $50 p N.
Marlboro, Loo a. m. 80, $50 p. m
Framngham, 100, $50 Exp a. m 100, Exp $50,
Naiick, 90, $50 am. $780, $50, GOOD
Saxonyile, $50 a M, 500 p. N.
Newton. 7 10 S, $780, a. m. Il, LEO, BIS 40, 6 90,
BrookHne, v u.s. 1856 $780, II a M *l2I5 $50 $3.50 500,
'6,l5; 10 9S0 p M On SUNDAYS l2;3 and l. As pm.
New York via Springfield. $50 Exp, ?. m Exp. and
New York via Norwich $50 Exp n. nj.
n57 New York Sunday Mail Train al $50 , m. Ex
press Trains stop only at FrsnlahaIh
+In connection with Trains on Charles River Branch
Boston, April l5 1861 diff AMI
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-07

yss5ss5d55saa5aa NORWICH & WORCES
I.essssssss.s y TER RAIL SrAfurp RR .,.6u

/ lasEsnHuB5nnpBaa
eI:ssszsssssssss3TE RAIL RoAD.-suArAER ARRANGE
s-.slE-----z-s---s MENr, May ~ 1851.
Trans Cong South Leave Worcester
At $50 a. m. (Way Passenger Train) Connecting a
rainteld With trains for Ppoydence and Hartford az
&. Arriving in Norwich serson for train leaving
Z 4 N r. r station twes sde) at 1880 a IN. for New
At 1890 a. m. WAY Passenger Train.) Connects al
T9Fs6Sss5 &5 a ? R9stan Tssa 0wf VIII
trains from Boston, Providence. and Western road at
with express trains ior New Haven and New York
AT 500 NJ; WAY Passenger Train) Connectssal
Concord Manchester. Lawrence, Fitch6urg Ne; and
Worcester Junconwifh trains FROM Boston Providence
and Western road at Planheld Junction trains FROM
Providence and Hartford arrive in for this train
Steamer FROM AlIvns Point will take this train y
At lUpm Steamboat Express Train for New York.
cord Manchester, Lowell, Lawrence, Nashua, Fchbura
&c At Plaintied with trains from Providence, Leave
Trans Going North, ledre Nortsich
AT lSo a. ~ or on arrival Of Steamer, steamboat
Fitchburg, Lowell Lawrence, Manchester Concord
At 500 a. M. GWay Passenger TrainJ Connects al
Planfld Junction with train for Providence, arriving
IN Providence at $50 a. m at Worcester Junction with
W, Road for Providence At Worcester with trains fol
Boston, Nashua, Lowell, Fitchburg, Lawrence, Man
Atl2:OO m. (Way Passenger Tran) Arriving at wol
ccster junction in season for trains to Boston, Pr0v
dcnce, Springfield, Albany; at Worcester for tran
TO Boston, Nashua Lowell, Fitchburg, &c.
At 345 p. M tWay Passenger frain.) Connects al
Planled junction with trains 10 and from Providence
and Hartford Reaches Worcester in season for exptes
train TO Boston.
mchSO dit P. ST. NJ ANDREWS. Superin tendent.
F55ss575asaassE PROVIDENCE & WOR.
fl-a:s :azs..5s!sa CESTEE RAILROAD = Summer Al
ggz---E-12-- rangement TO take effect MONDAY
July l, 1861.
Passenger trains will leave Worcester for Providence
and way stations, at LOG ant H. 80 m and 400 p. M
Providence for Worcester and way stations, al 20 ami
Has a. H.. and 400 p. IN.
Valley Falls Trains leave Providence at $50, s.2O,
$50, 1890 Has, a. M, 300 H. ana l.3O 2.30 $40,
AGO, $50 $50, 100 500 p m.
Leave Valley Falls at 625, co. 90 s.5S, 1900 Il.0J
and 100, 1.2s, 100, S03, 4OJ :I.;55, sos, anil
7.3b
Those trains in bold figures the Worcester trains
The Worcester trains connect at Providence with
steamer Perry to and from Newport morning and eyel
ing and with the splendid steamers Plymouth Rock and
Commonwealth to and from New York via Stoninetun.
At Worcester junction with Trains to and from tha
Western, Worcester and Nashua, Ftehburg and Wor
cestcr Boston and Worcester, and Worcester and MOI
witch Railroads.
Through Tickets to all important points at the West
can be obtained a. the Office of the Company, in Prov
dence, at as low rates as by any other route
S. II. TABOR, Snp't.
Prevalence, July l,lS6l. diff iel4
NORWICH & WORCESTER LINE
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-07

EFER1 FAMILY SHOULD USE
SPEER'S SAMBUCT WINE,
celebrated for its medicinal and beneficial qualities
genuine Stimulant, Tonic, Diuretic aud Suorc, highly
esteemed by eminent PHYSICIANS and OF the first
families of Europe and America.
AS a DIURETIC
ii imparts hcathv action to tho Glands ana Kidney
and Urinary Organs, very beneficial in Dropsy, Gou
Eruptlons and Rheumatic affections.
AS A sUDoRIFIC
it opens the pores and expells all Impurities by sens
bic perspiraiion. thereby driving off Eruptions aud
cleansing the sulacc giving tone and vigor the whole
system, and BLOOMING, SOFT, and HEALTHY condition
TO the SKIN ard COMPLEXION.
SPEER's WINE
snot a mixture or manufactured article but is pure
from the juice of the Portugal Elder cultivated In the
United states. recommended by Chemists and Physi-
clans possessing medicinal properties superior TO any
other Wine In and an excellent article for all week
proving the appetite and bcncftirg ladies and children.
A LADIES' WINE,
because IL will not intoxcae as other Wines II
ains mixtures of spirits other liquors. and is 40
nired lis rich peculiar flavor ard nuttive proper
ties, mparting healthy tone to the digestive organs,
and blooming, soft and healthy skin and complexion
ALFRED sPEER, Passaie. Nj
is over the cork of each bottle.
MAKE ONE TRIAL or THIS VINE.
A. sPEEK, Proprietor.
VINEYARD at Passaic y. J. OFFICE 2Os broadway
New York.
For sale by GEO. r, SPUR, Agent for Worcester.
icl3 deod1y
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-07
AwoRD OF CAUTION.

~ 1t has been estimated that over Teo Hundred
Thousand Dollars are paid to swindlng quacks annually
III New England alone; and that too, without the least
benefit to those who pay it, The greater part of this
is paid by class of persons who the least able to
lose it, but paid they get back dare
they expose the cheat for fear of opposing THEMSELVES
All this comes from trusting 0dhoa inquiry, to men
who alike destitute of honor, character, and SKILL
and whose only recommendation is hei! oUR false and
eAtravagant assertions, in praise If themselves. Ii
therefore you would dU0id being huRJUGJed, take no
mans word, no matter Whdt has p1'etenSiOnS, but
MAKE INQUIRY. 1t will cost YOU nothing, and may
save many regrets for, advertising physicians
in nine out of ten arebogaS, there safety In
trusting any Of them unless you know who and whdt
they
~ DIR. NJ will send free, by enclosing stamp
above, Pamphlet on DISEASES OF WOMEN, and
on Pirate Diseases generally. Also Circulars giving
full nfomation, with HE most Wdoa6ted references and
testimonials, without which, advertising physician,
medicine Of this kind is deserving of ANY CONFIDENCE
WHATEVER.
~ DIR. MATTISoN is the only educated physician
in Providence If not in ew England Ch0 makes Spe
ciaitg Of Pirate Diseases and he gives the very best
references and testimonials both of his honesty and his
skill. If there ARE any Others LET THEM DO THE
SANE; otherwise, you had better keep away from
them.
nS-0rders by mail romptly attended to. Write your
address plainly, and d ect to DR. MArTISQN above
i6
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-07
dNortcster lailp SPY
OFFICIAL.

LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Passed at the First Session Of the Thirtyfeventh
Congress
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-07
A T w o o d S
QUININE TONIC
B / t Il e r s
The Best Aromatic Tonic Ever Oncred to
the Public.
RECOMMENDED BY THE FACULTY
For its Superior Medicinal Qualities

X Il. JOHNSON giyes srec,al a..ention
ASs to JobbinR.Orders left ut lO6 Mnln street nj e
Cheney Store, in the Thenter building or at No Ii
Areh street, win be promptly answered Persons NOV
my IN INTO or out % the CITY, respectfully requested
mchll dit
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-07
RatlroaDs.
p a S SEN GER NOTICE.
TICKETS FOR NEW YORK,

TICKETS FOR NEW YORK.,
Prov denoe x Stoningto n
over the Providence and Worcester Railroad IN
ton with the splendid Steamers
COMMONWEALTH " and "pIYMouTn ROCK"
can be had at the Providence Depot at the OllowIni
Second Class, : %
The above arrangement viii he continued until further
Cars leave Worcester at Q clock ,, N, daily;
ia6 iii $ II. TABOR sap't.
Sssss55,. WORCESTER & NASHUA
sssisss.ssssss.oR AiLROAD Trains run as lollows'
-ssGG- Leave Worcester at $40 ana ll'l5 a. H.,
Leave Nashua at { a. IN. and II M, AMI 5 p, n.
Rspoa S s d e cars and I'd
the %ortheIn the psssanpsc the Boston Concord AMI
AT Groton Junction trains connect directly with tina
trains Of the Stony Brook Railroad; and also with train
train from Boston, and at Fitchburg with trains Of the
vermont and Massachusetts and Cheshire Ralroads
roads, sec Pathfinder Railway Guide for the New Ens
Worcester June l.lS6l DIFF jel
FOR NEW YORK, VIA NEW LON
a DON AND NEW HAVEN. = The Train leaving
Train Tor NEw V GoSpoN e SFW HAVEN and new
at 1885 p. IN. T. St NJ. ANDREWS, Supt
Sup'ts Office, Nor. & Wor. Railroad,(
Norwich, Feb, |, 1859.
S-Tickets for sale at the Ticket oaice, Worcester
al
ssassgs55ss5zsa WESTERN RAILROAD
ls:ss.sss .:ss;::A UM1fER ANGEAENTS,-Mo
zzz-----DAY. April Is, ls6l.-New York, Albany
Troy Hudson, and the West.
Leave Worcester for Albany, Troy Hudson, and tht
West, accommodation at 90 a. IN. and $3.50 p. M.
For New York and Albany, lexpl9 50 a. m, 80 p m
For Springfield, Express Freight Train, with passen
ger car attached, at 10.l5 a. m.
New York Mail train 500 p.
Tickets may be secured at the Ticket Offices to all thu
principal cities and towns in the West and Southwest.
Railroad CoaRectioRS.-At Albany with the New f0rh
Central Troy, and Hudson River At Chatham with thu
New York and Harlem, and Hudson and Boston. Al
State Line with the Housatonc. AT Pittsheld with tina
North Adams and Stockbridge. At Westfeld with thu
hampshire and Hampden AT Springfield with the Hart
ford and New Haven, and Connecticut River Railroad
At Palmer with the New London and Amherst.
HENRY GRAY, Sup't.
Worcester, April 70, 1861. If
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-08-07

Provtdenc x bennington.
over the Providence and Worcester Railroad ~ eomee
,iun with the splendid steamers
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-08-28
Gen. AM nrsOn,s Aaaff.

washington, Aug. II.
The following officers have been ordered
to duty 40 staff OF Gen. Roht. Anderson. and
are to report At Cincinnati on the 10th: Cant.
Green, Asst Adjntans General Capt. Han
cock, Asst Quarter Master; Capt. Symonds.
CommissAry Of Subsistence Capt. Prime,
Corps OF Engineers; lst Lieut.. Michlsn, To-
biographical Engineers Surgeon, Cuyler OF
Mexican staff.
The following have been appointed on
Maj, Gen. Hunters staff Capt. Fry, Adpt
General; J. w. Turner, Commissary OF Sub.
sistence. and Capt. Shaifer OF tho volunteers,
Lieut. Edward Smith, 18th Infantry. and
Lieut.. Stockton, 4sh Cavalry, rs Aids.
Boston, Aug. 81.
British brig Forward arrived here to day
from Cienfuegos, reports she cav OF Cape
Ontario, Aug. Alb, privsteer Sumter laying
Of and on.
The Republican State Convention i called
at Worcester, Oct. 5th. The call 10 addressed
to oil citlsens Of the COMMONS ealtb ~ho are
10 favor Of the Union, for the support Of the
Government and the Wig orous prosecution OF
the var against rebellion, and who sre de-
termined in good faith and without reeerva-
tiop 70 support the constituted authorities 10
all attempts TO restore the sway OF the con-
| stitution and ls~s 10 every portion Of the
country.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-08-28
NOTICE.

To Jno. Brengartner, Aniers Burman, defendants.
Yon are hereby notified that there liz or
6le In the CLERKS Office Of the District Court Of Les
CO., Iowa, at Fort Madison. petition Of Jno. r. DSvi,
and VIM. Price, claiming Judgment on foreclosure d
mortgage against said Jno Brengartner for the
four hundred dollars with 10 per cent interest fro
tho 2lst day Of Angust, lGI ard aranst all sai'
defendants above named praying also for the forrcos
urcof mortgage, given by said Jno. Brengartner u
Jno. p. Davis and VIM. Price. upon iot niue - d
block thirty two, (3e5 in ID. W Kibourne'r Addtio
TO the City OF keokuk, Lee county, Iowa, the sale
said mortgaged premises, the extingushment OF al
equity Of redemption therein.
Now you are notified IN apn@sr and answer said net
ton on the morning Of the second day OF the
OF said Court, to be holden the first Monday of d.
ceber, 1861 Judgment aud decree will be had thers
in as prayed for, by default.
IL. SCOTT HOWELL,
Solicitor for petitioner.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-08-28

The Richmond (ys.) papers announce the
appointment At George B. Cristenden, late
Major 10 the United States army, to be Brig
adler General in the army Of the Confederate
States. This Major Crittenden obtained his
appointment in the United States army about
twenty years ago, not from any meriss Of
bic or, het Though .he influence 9! FAMILY
and friends. He VAS . man thew bad sil
grown tired OF supporting, and j, was . hap
py idea. aud successfully pushed, TO quarter
him on the United States Treasury as an ar
my o6cer.
The emoiuments OF Office, added to ths
incidence Of army life 10 the piping times Of
peace, combined TO encourage habits OF die
sipation already strong enough in Majol
Crittenden, and twice vas bis sword takes
iron him for drunkenness and conssquen
imbecility, but twice did noble fathers 10
duencs procure Executive interposition AND
restoration to rank. But now, 81 last, treas
on has sheatbed the sword 90 long worn b,
the tolefatlon Of generous Government
and tho eldest born Of John J. Oritsender
brings shame and sorrow upon his il!ustri
Gus sire By accepting service against III,
Government that pitied and spared him d
often.--lN. Y. Times.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-08-28
NOTICE.

To William Hawkins. Jeremiah Hawkins, defendants
fon are hereby notified that there il now ON Ale IN
the Clerks Once OF the District Court of Lee County
Iowa. at " Madison, Petition of Jno. r. Davis.
and m Price claiming Judgment force osurs OF
mortgage against said VIM. Hawkins, and Jeremiah
hswkins above named, for the Of two hundred DOH
iRrs with ten per cent interest from the 2ist oi
August lboi aud ~ against all said defendants
named praying also fer the foreclosure ora
given by said Vim. Hawkins to Jno. r. Davis and Wn
upon % Test front on Of the ends OF lots on
~ and two 90 in block forty Ave f4sl In D. WI Kil
borne's Addition to City Of Ksokuk. Lee Co.. Iowa thd
sale OF said mortgaged premises and
or all equity 81 redcmptien therein.
Wow yoa are notlned 10 sppear aud answer said pe1
tion on the morning OF the second day OF The nc
Germ oi sain Court to be holden the LIST Monday
nrcember. 1901, or Judgment aud decree will be m
therein - prayed for, BY default.
III. SCOTT HOWELL.
Solicitor for Petitioner.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-08-28

ST. Louis, Aug. ct.
Con. Pope has Information from North
east Missouri that Martin Green, instead OF
thre ateniDg to attack Kirksville and Athens.
40 heresofore reported, IL rapidly retreatine
towards the Missouri river. Gen. Hurlbut
10 pursuing him from Kirksvile, and Col.
Moore from Athens. Green's force ia esti-
mated at 200, and is supposed now TO be
10 the lower part Of Monroe county, moving
south, and will probably attempt 10 cross
the river IN Galloway or Boone Counties
This will rid Northeast Missouri OF bis pres-
ence and restore quiet 10 that portion OF the
State.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-08-28
[Speoial to the N. Y. Tribune.l

Especial to the N. Y. Tribune
Washington, Aug. 26.
Through the agency OF some traitor the
plan Of Mcclellan for making . reconnois
anoe 10 force with infantry, cavalry and ar
sillery, which might have resulted ia cutting
of the rebels from this side OF Fsirfsx was
betrayed to the enemy. Hence their sudden
stampede.
Letters from East Tennessee speak Of .
growing rebel force 1t Camp Boone, near
Olarksville, the headquarters Of the K. g. O..
Their plan 10, after getting 10000 men, TO
lay the country waste from Cumberland Gap
through East Tennessee and Kentucky to
the Ohio river and along that TO Peunsyivs-
MIA, the whole force not to move together,
but divide into small maraudiog parties.
An attack on Tompkiusville, Tenn, being
spprehended recently, Dol. Dorr collected
near 1000 Union men, secured SsAte arms
for them, and awaited the rebels. They dis
appointed him. Many Of she Tennsssee Let,
who won lsurels in Mexico under Dol. Camp
bell, are joining the Union forces.
Major General Hunter leaves for Chicago
to-mOrrOW.
The Prasident directed to-day that Brig.
Generate commission should be issasd 70
Daniel E. Sickles.
A skirmish occurred between some dfty
pickess Of the New York 37th and "a Michi
gao and party Of rebels. A private OF the
| 3Tth vas killed, and two OF the rebels and
one at least wounded.
Mrs. Faulkper was ~ her husbands house,
near Harper's Ferry, before bis arrest and
made profoss Offers OF hospitality to Gen
Bauks' officers and soon after suddenly dis
appeared.
New York, Aug. q.
The proprietors Of the Daily Ne~s, fear
| ing an attack on their establishment, ysster
day applied TO the Police superintendent fol
protection. A force OF 200 police Vas held
services we're not called into requisision. L
is understood that 40 men, armed with revol
vers, we're retained by the News proprietor,
to meet any emergency.
HerAld's Dispatch.
Washington, Aug. n.
Notwithstanding statements that the reb
els had retreated from before the Union line
on the south OF the Potomac on the Vireini
side, No arc led 10 believe the contrary i
the fast. On Sunday the 18th N. Y. regi
ment, Col. Kerrigan, enoamped near Bull',
cross road, vas ordered to occupy position
on . hill on the left Of their camp. The,
had no sooner done so than the enemy. wb
has a battery within range, fred 6fseel
shells into the new camp, causing them &
take new position. IL Vas subsequent.
ascsrtained that the rebel battery consiste
of 9 guns of large and improved oalibre, an
can reach the Notifications on the Unio
side.
/ IL is reported the rebels at Leesburgh
where their force is now estimated at Is .000
have taken two OF the engines from tho Lou
don and New Hampshire X. X. to be use
s. GA the line
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-08-28
New York Market.

Now YORK, Aug. ~.
Florr-$4 3O(04 40 Super State; "a 40(0
4 60 Extra State; ~ 3O(04 40 Super West
ern; ~ 5O(04 Is Common 70 Medium Extra
Western; 45 OO(15 10 Shipping Brands Elk
ira Round Hoop Ohio.
Wheat -lG02o lower; ST. 020$l OF NIL.
Club; 81 % very handsome amber Michi
gan; VI Is, winter, red western.
Oorn--lo lower; astivs ss 47(048c.
Whisky-dull, Ito.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-08-28

Capt. McCune Of the Hamilton Belle, run
ming daily between hero and Quincy, brought
in report yesterday morning that battle
was fought on Sunday, lasting nearly ell day,
between Gen. Hurlbut, commanding 500 OF
the Sd Iowa, 500 Of the l6th ILL.,, and 200 to
800 Of the Home Guards, and . large force
Of rebels, at Kirkville. Itwas reported that
the Union men lost 100 killed, and the reb-
els many more. The Captain said be heard
reports Of the battle both at Quincy and Gan.
ton. We endeavored to get report BY tel.
egraph from Quincy, but could not.