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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-30

DRowKED. - Yesterday evening, between
the hours pf four and Are O'Clock, boys,
sons Of Nr. Covdsn, vsre drowned while
bsthing 10 the river in the neighborhood
Of Whites pork house. The youngest boy
eyed I years, ventured beyond bis depth
and the older brother, eyed ii years, 10
snjesvoring 10 assist him, shared the SD
fste Of bis brother.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-30

s#4&& 0GE.
fisHE Depot for tho sale Of .. 4 A. colliert Psrs
j River Ice, for caIh, is ~ the store u
js36 kOBEkI6ON BKU., ~ Msin-st.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-30

PUBLBCAr JOURNAL I'M THE
CITY OF NEW-YORK;
ATow In the SixTIETH YEAR Of its existence.
~ combines all the essential elements Of .
COMPLETE FAMILY NEWSPAPER.
1t IL devoted tho support Of the Democratic Re-
publican party. wHEh IT ~ RI11r. and OF DE NJ
OCRATfG PRINCIPLES ALWAYSi IL the nm
compromising advocate OF
free SELF Free Labor Free speech :
A strict Construction Of the couslitution, snd -
NJ The 0oyavr nspt-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-30

The workmen ars pushing the telegraph
rapidly, and We are assured il will be 10 Fl.
Madison by to morrow noon. Just - soon
- the ofhce 10 opened 10 II. Madison, We in
tend TO get the dispatches there at night, and
give them In Our next mornings issue. We
may receive them By FRIDAY next.
Mar o. TEE VAIL hose ia want OF the
LATEST and sEsT map OF the seat Of Wal
can hsvs one, - present from the Home
lsauranes Conpspy Of New York, BY call.
isg o. u. B. Tso-Eyck, corner Of % and
Main stssets, Keokak.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-30
DIRECT INFORMATION

= ardware and q Cutlery.
S. w. H. TUCKER,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS,
1 have In store, a.d Are resolving their supplies
tor the spring Trade directfrom he makers, Aich
he, ODER TO CASH AID pkoHFf rinA aurkhs On IT,
vorsbic tcrms. 1he stock being unusually large
they con hdsntly soiicIssn thessls.
3. ". 4 IL. 1LLhEks
Sign of Red Paddock cor. Main l. I'd Sta.
keokuk, siarcn v, ioos-oA~
u Lko' PICKS, sAuvELh, Ac., for sale b
AvA mchSdAw h.N 4 II. TUCKER.
4 IhLFxIN . AuhaL . AILn.--e COO stocA vi ali
~ sixss for sale by b W. III. tucker.
>CiTME dir Lbs.-NArious gna litict Of ecyth
~ kites and Sharpe nurs Tor sale BY
Aarehy-dsw s W. . Ia. TUCKER.
Il Mks' niIvt LAc.- A isrAe stock OF A4.rt
"a sbovsis for sale low BIZ
marchs b. WA Il. TUCKER.
yAIADsIONks.-ILe Beass ca 4nastonss, DIVA.
" rious sises, tor sale BY
,. ". u II. TUCK ER.
sign OF NED auioc
March o, 'eo-dA~ Ger. h.in 7dsa
A. sENUL n AaLh.
l. fine Sd 90
Anne.led do tociiDeh--a superioiartiei,
Casing do
Finishing DO
Barrel do
rogstsar With 4 Observation-Disclosures otherxAILA
VI the Belmont brand .~-.gat ~ ,-Sr sASs
LON by lmeAal 4. w. 4 IL. TUCKER.
I sUnn ,oAhDEN, >. UBblAu and tter "A oe.
~ Spades, Shossls, Mattocks and Picks;
Scythss, snaths, and train CrHcles;
Gov bells, kAk CO and Corn PlAnt<Ys;
x,Trace and Halter cAeins;
csattA Boxss, Hay and straw Knivss;
Hay ,5trau and Manure Forks;
And . iArgsstock Of ASSORTED HARDWARE and
CUTLERY hsndand for sale Low BY
nehodAw B. VA II. TUCKER.
TnEAH HOOPS ~ TIA $50 111UfS III
"A NHW supply of Trsss Hoops, Of the sisef
"A usually wanted, together with . general -
sUstDent 0f COopers Toola, just received. and for
sale tcw ~ s.W. u. TUCKER.
AUG ANS.
TlKLcHE1'S Doutte Refined Powdered.
~ Crushed.
to) White.
tAl - Isllow.
For ssleby ROBERTSON BRO.
| VISA CANDLES
a DAAANTINk Candles, nuch supegioYto the
IA Star CsDdls nov In use, for salek sss
3 ROBERTSON BRO,
mch lad sEsstssa Mnim.af
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20
WM JOHNSTON,
(iommiSSarv General
THE CONFEDERATE LOAN.

Our Government has established financial
policy that more than anything else has conribut-
ed to the economy, simplicity and positive elevation
of our political system. Whether Congress shall
decide to enlarge the produce loan or to introduce
the system of direct purchases from the producer
by certificates of credit, in either case the financial
policy of the Government rests on the positive
abrogatlon Of the contract system.
The complete decentralization of the old Govern
ment at w ashington was mainly due to excuses
of the contract system. Introduced, as it was,
into all the branches and ramifcations of the
Government, it became its infinite curse It de-
spoiled its revenue; robbed its Treasury introduced
the widest extravagances; founded the Infamous
lobby system; corrupted Congress, until its corrup-
ton stunk in the rostris of the people, demoraliz-
ed the people Of the North, not only in their
political elections but in their own social integrity
and extended its vile and debased influences from
the corruptions Of the polls and the plages of
banded armies of lobby cormorants to the highest
and most trusted officers of the Government itself
fact, we have only to look toWashngon at present
to perceive to what extravaganees, to what plumber
OF the Treasury, and to what shameless demoraliza
ton of the Cabinet its,lf, the contract system has
driven the Government there in the exigencies of
the present war. 1t has perhaps, doubled what
would have been the necessary expenditures of
the war; and it has surrounded the Government
with such implications of fraud, peculation and
theft that even a Northern paper in the political
interests of the Lincoln Government is constrained
to confess that in Washington every day develops
some new eruption"
The financial system adopted by the Confederacy
places the Government in direct communication
and direct sympathy with the people themselves
1t does not admit of, as it does not need, the
intrusions of the lobby system, or the entermedia-
tons of catories of usurers. 1t is in itself com
plete sueiency to meet the requirements of great
war, and in its popular and patriotie character of
simplicity, unparalleled we believe in the history
Of the world.-Rich Examiner
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20
BOLD EXPLOIT OF WESTERN PArD1on.~

BOLD EXPLOIT OF WESTERN PArR1oro =,
Fort Smith Times learns on good authors The
not long since two men, one by the ny That
Chism, started out from Gen. McCullocbs ~~e II
armed with double barrelled shot guns and amp
ers, on an expedition of observation toward ssVoF
field, and when within twelve miles Of thu Pr
concluded to stop for the night, and turned pace ia
to house they passed few minutes before Oack
put up their horses: Very soon after twelve SOd
rode up and demanded their surrender, ch 9eN
made no reply, but picked up his gun and Sl I1
away at them with both barrels, and bs t,a.sa
himself and comrade they killed four, wonUS sss
three or four and the others took to their Los
and left. Chism was wounded ightly in I ~
shoulder, but says that he will be ready for bsa
again in few days.
Lincoln will never subjugate the MissouriaD,
long as such men live.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20
FRANCE AND THE CONFEDERATE
STATES

The folowin" is an extract from a letter written
from Paris by American. 1t is all the more
significant from the fact that the writer as we'll
the paper to which it is written, is nimical to the
Southern Confcderacy
Under the heading of "Amercan Confederation
of the South" the official Journal publishes
brief statement relative to the tariff adopted by
the Confederate Congress the 2lst of May last.
"This Tariff, says the Moniteur, 'resenblcs in
many particulars, the United States tariff of 1857
except that it (he Confederate tariff is rather
more LIBERAL" &C., &c. And again: ave call at
tention to the fact that the legislation lowers
the duties wines from 80 to % per cent,
and our silks from 10 to Is per cent The
same Congress had passed law on the 18th of
May prohibiting during the blockade, the expor-
tation Of cotton by other outlets than the Confed
crate ports or the Mexican frontier"
There is, If | mistake not hidden significance
in this paragraph The truth is, French commerce
is suffering immensely by the state of affairs in our
country and the uncertainty in which the future
is shrouded. Wine growers, silk manufacturers
aud all others interested in the suspended trade
with America are commencing to faltcr in their
abolition philanthrophy, and if some decisive
event should not bring the war to an eEd in the
next three months, very strong effort will be
made to induce both the French and English Gov
ernments to demand, as an absolute necessity the
raising OF the Wockade. 1t is hardly probable
that the Emperor would yield to the pressure; but
it is we'll known that the position of things should
be known in the United States without delay or
extenuation The Southern Commissioners are
still using every exertion to reach the Imperial
ear; and, though they have not succeeded in OBJ
tanning direct hearing, their Efforts begin to er-
ercise same influence on the popular mind, rhich
as of HSeIt, than Iacouid hare Jeliered pos
SiLie month ago.
The apparently defective organization of
the Union forces and the sterile results of the
trfng combats in Virginia, njuring the pres
tige OF the national cause this side Of the At
lantic, particularly Europe has been rep Gated
y assured that The rebels were to be suppressed a.
most at Il single bloc. Mr. T. Butler King, Com
missioner to Europe from the State of Georgia,
has addressed to the Minister of Commerce
letter on the advantages of direct trade between
France aud the South, in which, am told, very
strong arguments offered in favor of recognize
ing the independence of the Confederate States
Mr. Kings letter has been printed in French for
private circulation.
Mr. Breckenridge presented to the Senate ON the
day before the close of the session twelve memo
rials from Niagara county, n. Y, deprecating the
war, and praying foS cessation of hostities
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20

State of North Carolina-Umion county,
In EQUITY-To Fall Term, 1861
George W Fowler against Israel Helms and wife
Frances and others.
Petition to make title to Land.
1t appearing in this case to the satisfaction Of the
court that Moses Thomas and wife Catharine, Darling
Skies, Henry Helms and wife Gatsy, Enosh Allen and
wife Jane S, Catharine Brown, Moses Skies Isabel
la Skies, Sarah Skies John Skies, and VIM Sher-
ley and wife Ellen defendants reside beyond the lin
its of this State that process be personally
served upon them; it is therefore ordered by the
that publication be made for six weeks successfully
the Western Democrat, commanding them and each Of
them, to be and appear at the next term of this court
to be held for the county of Union, at the Court House
in Monroe, the 10th Monday after the 4th Monday
in August, 1851, then and there to answer plead
demur judgment pro confesso will be eneredagain
them.
Witness, Thomas Winchester, clerk and master Of
said court at Office in Monroe this the goth day July
1861. T.. ID. WINCHESTER, CMR.
76-6t [pr adv SCI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20
NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
Aug ID, 1861
MOUNT PLEASANT. n c.

MOUNT PLEASANT, n. G.
The next Session of this College will open September
25th, proxmo and continue the usual session of 40
weeks. The location is healthy, the community in
telligent and the charges moderate.
Board, tuition and room-rent, in College,
AZ weeks, Sll5 to Sl36
Board, tuition and room-rent in Primary
Department., l07 to 1873
The Board Of Trustees have introduced military tao
ties and drill part of the daily exercises Sunday
excepted) under the management of very competent
instructor.
For further particulars, send for catalogue.
D. II. BITTLE Pres't.
August 49, 1861 DIT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20

SECTION s. 1t shall be the duty of the Marshal
of the District in which any alien enemy or per-
son offending against the provisions of this act
shall be <appreherded, who by the President of
the Confederate States, or by the order of any
Court, Judge, or Justice, as aforesaid, shall be
required to depart and to be removed aforesaid,
to execute such order by himself deputy, or
other discreet person; and for such execution the
Marshall shall have the warrant Of the President,
or the Court. or Judge, as the may be.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20
PROPOSALS

Will be received until September 5h 1861 for furnish
ing to the Confederate States of America at Fayetteville
Armory, Twenty Five Thousand WALNUT RIFLE
STOCKS.
Full specifications, as to size, shape, quantity of
wood and Inspections will be furnished on application
to Burkart. Master Armorer Fayetteville, N. c.
Patterns will be furnished.
Aug. -, 1861. I'm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20
Situation Wanted.

person who is thoroughly acquainted with the
Milling business, and who has had entire charge of
large establishment in Virginia for Is years. desires
situation in this part of North Carolina He has had
large experience in farming and the management of
hands. He can bring the best of recommendations
For further information inquire this Office, and
state what salary will be given.
August l3, 1861 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20
THE WAR IN MISSOURI.
e.bo Southern Troops.

On Ivo,,s command in Southwest Missouri
hoe heen totally routed by the Confederate troops
,,nder Gen. McCulloch, Gen. Lyon himself Killed.
and Zeiele in full retreat with remnant OF TIC
Federal forces. A. euht
The following is the official report OF the hight
near Springfield on Saturday, as brought by one
of Lyons aids to Gen. Fremont:
Cen. LYON with three columns, under himself
Zeigle and Major Sturgis, attacked the ConIeu-
crates at six O'Clock on the morning OF the ne lo1n
inst, nine miles South of Springfield. Inc en-
gagement was severe, and the federal loss amounts
to about eight hundred in killed and wounded.
Won was Killed in charge at the head of his
column. The Federal force amounted TO o,ooo,
including 1000 of the Home Guard Aelgie re-
treated to Springfield At o'clock on the l 18th
he continued his retreat Rolla, bringing on the
baggage trains, and twenty-five thousand dollars
in specie from the Springfield Bank.
Advices from Rolla, Missouri, to the 18th inst
have been received. The following was furnished
by an eye witness who left Springfield on Sunday
morning:-The fight ragged from six in the morning
until two o'clock in the afternoon. The South
erncrs made charges Tottens battery three
times. Gen. Lyon fell early in the action. Zelgle
had severe struggle, and left three Of his tour
guns on the field, spiking them. The Southerners
camp took fire and was destroyed. The Federaiists
lost Capt. Gratz, killed; Gen. Sweeney, wounded
in leg; Col Mitchell, seriously; and Maj Shepherd
slightly wounded. Regulars.-Capt's Plummer,
Miller, Lavender, Burke, Mcfarland, and Col.
Ditzler, were seriously wounded Five Lieuten-
ants were killed. There was rumor on the
field that Gen. McCulloch was killed, but it was
denied Saturday night Lyons body had
been treated with great respect. The rout is
regarded as total humiliation. After blowing
up their POWDER and destroying other property,
Zeiele left and at daylight camped thirty miles
this side OF Springfield The city and county of
St. Louis is under martial law.
ANOTHER BATTLE.
MEMPHIS, Aug. 14.-Sixteen miles back of
New Madrid, sixty Missourians routed two hun
dred Federals, killing and capturing many. An
other skrmish took place in the vicinity with
Gen Pillows scouts which resulted similarly.
STILL ANOTHER
MEMPHIS Aug. ia telegram from Hick-
man says that the battle at Charleston, Missouri,
between jeff. Thompsons forces and the Federals
under Fremont resulted in the latter being driven
back with great loss.
The Cincinnati Commercial says: Tn order to
explain point concerning which the public do
not seem to have correct information, we remark
that the Government will not recognize the South
ern Confcderacy by exchanging prisoners, but will
release all-excepting those who have been officers
in the United States Army and Nayy-who will
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20

The SHOT Gun WITH THE MINNIE BALL.-A
correspondent writes from Bear Branch, n. c.,
August 9Th, as follows:
l have noticed the power of Mississippi rife,
with ball on the "NIinnie" principle. l conclud-
ed to try the power of North Carolina shot gun.
with ball made on the Minnie principle, and at
the distance of one hundred and ten yards. went
through hard pine plank two inches thick; the
ball was and one-fourth inches long, and struck
the plank sideways [ feel satisfied that our
common shot guns will shoot with accuracy and
power enough with the Minnie ball, } two hundred
and fifty or three hundred yards, to kill live
Yankee.
The crop prospect through this section never
better. With few more showers. the grow
ing crop will be safe, and enough made to
last nearly two years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20

All persons having unsettled accounts on the Books
Of OATES 4 WILLIAMS, must forward before
the first Of September and settle by cash note
or they viii find their accounts in the hands of off,
for col election
OATES & WILLIAMS.
- 1861 3w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20

REsIGNATIoNs IN THE U. S. NAvY.-A naval
officer has completed the total number of resigna-
tons in the service from the commencement of
secession up to the lst of June, on the Navy Reg
lister for 1861. There were 1854 commissioned
and warrant officers; of these 76l were from free,
and 592 from slave States. OF the latter y were
from the District of Columbia, Only 342 were
from the Confederate States. OF the entire South
eru officers, 32l had resigned on the 1st June.
but several from the Confederate States are still
in the navy, and some from border States have
left.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20

WALL. STREET GROANING-The New York
correspondent of the Philadelphia Ledger says:
"Wall street is painfully exercised to-day by
that ill-naturcd money article the London Times
warning brother Jonathan not to enter Lombard
street with his new Loans for war purposes-inas-
much as LON bard street looks upon the Northern
Jonathan, as we'll us his Southern (Secesh) broth
err, as an incorrigible repudiator.
The talk is that the writer of the money arti-
Gle for the Thunderer is an individual whose SYM
pathies and interests are with Jefferson Davis,
and against the North How all that may be-
cannot say; but do say that the cold water the
Jupiter of Printing House Square has thus thrown
upon American credit is having the effect to in
spire everybody with fresh anxiety to hear from
Mr. Augustine Belmonte, who, by this time must
be among the English money kings, face to face
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20
NOTICE.

EkUR CREDIT CUSTOMERS
" By DISREGARDING OUR APPEALS
hare forced US to adopt the CASH SYSTEM
Oar terms hereafter will be strictly Cash on deyerv
FISHER 4 BURROUGHS
Aug g. 1861 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20

The Northern journals continue to report the
holding of peace meetings in the rural districts.
away from the excitement Of large cities and
towns.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20

Stote Of North Carolina- Union counfu
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-July Term 1851
Thomas W Dewey, cashier, vs. Stockton
Attachment.
1t appearing TO the satisfaction of the court tina, l.
Stockton, the defendant in this case resides beyond
limits OF this State; it is therefore ordered bv the co.,
that publication be made for six successive week ~
the Western Democrat that he be and appear hasra
the Justices of the court of Pleas and Quarter
be held for the county of Union, at the court
in Monroe, the first Monday in October NEXT thar
and there to answer, plead demur Judgment Nc
confesso will be entered up against him and the
set for hearing.
Witness, Z Trby, clerk of said court at easco
the first Monday in Jul and in the 85th year IF 49,
lean independence, A 1861. J. E. iRBY c1a.L
76-6t fpr adv Sc
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20

The publication Of Brownlow's Knoxville Wing
semi-weekly, has been suspended. No loss to the
public
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20

. s. p. ALEXANDER is my authorized Agent. All
person. having business with will transact it with
him. T. II RKEN
Aug 6, 1861 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20

State Of North Carolina-Inion county,
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessons-JuIy Term i'''
Thomas Dewey, cashier VS.. R Stockton
Attachment.
appearing to the satisfaction of the court thal M
ooekton the defendant in this case resides beyohu
limits Of this State is therefore ordered by the co
tnat publication be made for six successive weeks
tnc western Democrat newspaper published ID b b
Town OF Charlotte that lie be and appear before 20
SuSnces OF the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
De held for the county OF Union at the court nous a
dohroe, on the first Monday in October next tnen on
shere to answer, plead demur judgment pro act
for hearing
witness, Irby, clerk of our said court a! o",s
me hrst Monday in July, and in the s5th year OF
iean independence, A D SCI. J. 4. lRBf; ele'"
1856 pr adv Sc
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20

"a AAAA LBS. BACON, 10000 Bushels
Sv,OOO CORN, for which CASH will be
paid by ELIAS COHEN
February o6, 1861 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20
State Of North CaroIina-Union county.

IN EQUITY-IO Fall Term, 1861.
VIM Cureton and wife Charlotte, Sarah Kmbrell
Thos Cureton, Senrs, heirs, viz: James, Thos K, Jr
and Saml Cureton, and Virginia, ntermarried to
Green jeremiah Curetons heirs, viz: Thos Taylor
and Narcssa Cureton, and Elizabeth, inermarried
with Durant; Ann Potts heirs viz: Margaret Z,
intermarried with NJ Morrow; John CuTeton's heirs,
viz Ann, intermarried with VI Miller; Henry Mas
sey's heirs, viz II Reese Massey, and Mary, inter-
married with ) Massey, and Benz II Massey, son OF
Edward Massey, -4yoinst
The heirs of VIM Massey, viz: Rebecca, wife Of
Bratton, James +, Sarah and WIN Massey the
heirs of Charlotte Massey viz: l. Massey, Sri child
Of DR. G Il Massey, decd; Mary Antionette and jimmy
children of H Massey; Col c Hale; child of Mary
Hale, Decd Mrs Catharnc Matheson, wife Of Ma
theson; the heirs of Elizabeth Knox of Texas, names
not known the heirs of BENZ Hale, Jr, decd names
not known; Susan Lanier's heirs viz Thos Lanier,
Mary wife Of Vim Brewer, Catharine wife OF ThOS Il
Lanier, and others whose names are unknown to Pc
utoners:. the children and heirs of Eyard Cureton
decd viz: James b, John, and Ererard Cureton, ana
Elizabeth, wife of Thos Lanier: Mrs Cunningham
wife ofJos Cunningham; Mrs March and Mrs Murrah
Petition for Sale of Land for Partition.
In this case it appearing to the satisfaction Of the
court that the Defendants in this reside beyond
the limits of this State, that process cannot be per-
sonally served upon them; it is therefore ordered o
the court that publication be made for six weeks sue
cesslYely in the Western Democrat commanding them
ana each OF them to be and appear Mt the next term u
TINS court to be held for the county of Union, al '
Court House In Monroe, the 10th Monday AFTER lH
4th Monday in August then and there answer pl'aG
or demur or Judgment pro confeSso will be entersu
against them.
Witness, Thomas D Winchester, clerk and master Of
sad court at ohce in Monroe this the 29th day OF ''
1861. r. D. WINCHESTER, CMR
76-6t Tpr adv Sl21