The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-08
LATEST NEW S.
Leavenworth, jane 6.

VIC eTt uOu6F uU.lE0ElOud w bus 0AIbOE y
tie FL. Scott for the following: Under dat
OF juno 28 he says Gov. jackson called
session OF the Missouri Legislature to moe
at Sarcoxie, 10 miles east of II. Scott, fo
| the purpose OF passing tho secession ord
I nanO6. The rebels 81 western MISsonri werl
concentrating there.
Fugisives from Jasper county were hourl,
arriving at IT. Scott, and report o terrible
state of Affairs iu that section.
/ IL 10 reported that Drs. Ulmsn Wilson
and other leading Union men have beer
hung.
10 some cases escaping fugitivcs had beer
| followed into Kansas by secessiUuists.
Montgomery, with 400 men entered Mis-
souri, on the morning Of the 9th, but hi,
object has not trgnspired.
New York, July 8.
The report OF the aecretsry of Navy statea
the force in commission to be ~ vessels, car
rying over 1900 gurs, besides several steam.
ers and small craft temporarily in the sevice
23 gun boats are coHtraced for.
Since March 4th 259 of6oers have resigned
and been dismissed. The report recommend
the appointment OF director Of ordnance
to have tho supervision Of that branch of the
service. Aleo the appointment Of = board
to inquire into the expectancy OF building
iTTs511 -a!!ass steamers. Also Tho sppoirtmen,
u az assistant secretary. He estimates fol-
the service $50, 309,52O
Washington, July s.
1t has besn decided in Republican Sens.
torial caucus TO push business forward with
oil possible rapidly, and then adjourn.
War appropriations are likely to be made q
once.
Senator Wilson this morning introduced
bills for an increase OF the army. The geo.
ersl impression 10 that they will be put on
| their passnge with as little delay - possible.
YESTERDAY, as one OF the rebel regiments
| vas advancing on Fnirfax, one Of their own
regiments mistook them for regulars and
! commenced firing ON them. Eight were
killed and several wounded. Another ss-
sasiDation was perpetrated on Fire Zouavs
who was killed last night on the street by 4
q concealed foe.
On good authority advices (, ON our Min.
isters At London AMI Paris give most EN-
phatic assurances that England and France
will fully respect our blockade, cotton or nc
cotton.
TSpscisl TO the Post.1
1t is rumored that Crittenden and Wick
/ life, Of Ky, are preparing plan Of CON-
promise to be presented to Congress. Il 10,
| however, quite sure that no compromise mea.
| sure would receive two votes in Congress,
even If itsGers received ct all.
The rebels have planted six gums near vi
snna, aud slx mere elise by FslrIa1 on The
road from Winchester TO Alexandria.
Senator Chandler bill to confscste the
property OF rebel of GERS, 10 . bomb shell 10
the ranks OF the enemy.
Senator Wilson I'D Jed q section to his bill
for organizing the volunteer force. Ii au-
| thorixes the Colonel, Lieut.. Colonel, Major,
Adiutant and Quartermaster OF each regi-
ment to frank letters for the troops under
their command. The number OF regiment
and company, and the name Of the writer 10
be sape,scribed on each letter.
High authority says, $4,000 troops crossed
over the Potomac within "a hours.
FARTHER PoINr, July 6.--The Great Eas-
tern left Liverpool on the 9th ult.; Hiber-
nian arrived out on the 25th City Of Wash
ington, on the Goth. Breadstuffs rather firm
err; more inquiry for provisions, prices
steady.
The Arago and Ednburg sailed for New
York the latter has 81 ,0l5 000
Lord Chancellor Campbell died suddenly
from rupture Of blood vessel. -
The Sultan OF Turkey died on the 18th
ult. He is succeeded by his brother.
Sir James Ferguson, in the House OF Com
mons, condemned the reinforcement of Cam
ada.
D'Israeli also thought the government was
incurring serious responsibilities.
Pamerston defended the act Of the gov
| eminent ~ the usual precautionary measure
Of all governments in the immediate yicini-
ty OF hostilities.
The step indicated 10 dietrust of the faith
Of the Northern States, and no want Of con-
fidence in Canada. The time was fit and pro-
per because reinforcements can only be seut
TO Canada in the summer.
Tho ioss by the confagration in London
was over two million pounds sterling; some
estimate it as high or millions, mainly
insured.
The recognition Of the Kingdom Of Italy by
lance 10 formally announced.
| FoRr MoNRoE, July Col. Bakers Regi-
inert arrived from Baltimore this morning.
and have encamped this side Of Hampton
Creek. Col. Baker, il was supposed, would
be made Brigadier General. /, oil. Duryea
was yesterday promote to the rank OF Brig.
adler Gen., to command ut Camp Hamilton
Brig. Gen. Pierce commands the Massschus-
etts Regiment ia Hampton Village. Gen
Butler yesterday made stirring speech 70
our troops at Camp Hamilton. The MeHti'
cello made u reconnaissance mp James kivci
this morning. Five miles from Newport
News she discovered rebel force OF about
1000 on the shore. She opened brisk 6re
upon them, and companies were sent "a
sustain her. The obnoxious Gag Of truce
IL down q .ain from Norfolk, accompanied By
tug carrying : British Gag. The Britist
Consul at Norfolk, noted secessionist, IL o.
board, and persists in his effort to visit Bal.
| timorc.
About 5o'clock this morning Is Of Haw.
kin's Zpunvcs encountered rebel force sup
posed 50 Number about $50, including u
Cavalry and 1 field piece. miles from
! NegpoTt News. 1t Is reported thai OF the
rebsls were shot, and also six Of Hawkin'l
Zouaves. The latter s4nt for reinf0rcements
and i've comp anies wei sent 70 sustain them