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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21
Reports from Snuthevn Sources.
Louisville. Get Is


Gen. Ward, commanding Camp And,
johnson, Grecnsburg, dispatched Colone
Harlan and Gen. McCook for reinforce.
mens Ward has reports that 6 600 reb
els are advancing upon and within H.
miles OF Greensburg. 500 troops have
gone to their assistance.
Charleston and New Orleans dates oil
the 18th, Savannah 10th, Richmond 10th,
Knoxville 18th, Nashville 18th, are re-
ceived.
Gen Twiggs has resigned on account
Of ill-heath Gen. Mansfield Lowell sue
ceeds him.
Travel from New Orleans is under strict
surveillance
A blockading steamer had captured a
schooner off Charleston on the Sth. "A
rebel battery opened on the steamer, but
the shots fell short.
Gen. Wlse's health is improving Par
son Brownlow supports the candidates for
the rebel congress, but severely criticises
the rebe. authorities
Breckenridge and Preston were at Nash.
vile on the eth.
The Louisville Courier was to be re-
viyed at Bowling Green. on the 4th
Rebel accounts say that only two reb-
els were injured By the Monticello's fire
at Chicamacomico, both slightly.
The special correspondent of the Mo-
bile Advertiser of the 10th, says of the
Santa Rosa affair: The hospital structure
is the only building now standing on the
island. l,1O0 men were in the expedi-
ton under Royals. Wilson's New York
Iouave camp was their first one reached
His sentinels were either killed or cap
tured, and the whole regiment rapidly fed
beyond the eastern walls of Pickens The
Colonel took to his heels, clothed only in
shirt, and the race eclipsed Bull Run.
Our forces advanced to within q mile of
Pickens, from which not a gun was fired,
neither did the feet fire upon our forces
who were upon the island FROM two to six
in the morning The boats engaged were
towed back by the steamers Ewing, Time
and Neaffie A dozen or more Of the fed
erals were killed and 20 wounded, the lat
ter now in Pensacola hospital Some OF
our men We're probably overlooked and
left on the Island Major Vogdus, Z. s.
A. and some 80 other federals knew our
prisoners. Lieut. Slaughter of the Mo.
bile Continentals was taken prisoner while
bearing white iiag to Pickens. lie has
been released. The rebel Gen. Anderson
has been severely wounded Brig Gen
Shoepff has arrived at Louisville.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21
Correspondent between Lord Iy-
ons ana Secretary seward.


Lord Lyon several days ago addressed
a letter to Mr.. Seward Secretary of State,
in which he says:
Her Majesty's Government were much
concerned 10 find tina: two British sub
iects, Mcssrs. Patrick and Rahmie had
been subjected to arbitrary arrest, and al
though they had been released, it could
not but regard the matter as one requir-
ing very serious consideration. Lord Ly-
ons, under instructions, therefore felt
bound to demonstrate against such irregu-
lar proceedings, as he designated them,
and to say that the authority of Congress
Is necessary in order to Justify the arbi-
trary arrest and imprisonment of British
subjects. Secretary Seward, i'm reply,
after detailing the facts in regard to the
two prisoners named in the note Of Lord
Lyons says: The proceedings of which
the Blitish Government complains were
taken on Information conveyed to the
President by the legal police authori-
ties of the country, and they we're not in-
stituted until after he had suspended the
writ Of Freedom in just the extent that
in view OF the perils of the State he deem
cd necessary for the exercise of that dis
erection. lie, as we'll as his chief advisers,
among whom are tile Secretary of War and
Secretary of State, is responsible at law
before the highest tribunal Of the Repub-
lie, and amenable, also, to the Judgment
of his country and the enlightened por-
ton Of the civilized world. In conclu-
sion Mr.. Seward remarks, the safety of
the whole people has become in the pres
ent exigency the supreme law. and so long
a. the danger shall exist all classes Of SO
ciety, equally the denizen and the citizen,
must cheerfully acquiesce in the mea.
sures which that law shall prescribe.-
This Government does not question the
learning of the legal advisers Of the British
Crown on Justice or OF the Difference
which her majesty pays to them. Never
theless, the British Government will hard
" expect that the President viii accept the
explanations Of the Constitution Of the u.
s., ESPECIALLY when the Constitution SCI
pounded would leave upon him the sole
executive responsibility of suppressing the
present insurrection, while it would trans
fer to Congress the most material and
indispensable power to be employed
for that purpose. Moreover, these ex-
plantations find no real support in the let
ter, much less in the spirit Of the Consti-
tuition. lie must be allowed, therefore, to
be governed by the organic national law,
which, while il will enable him to exer-
else his great trust with complete success,
receives the santion of the highest au-
thority Of our country and is sustained by
the general consent Of the people, for
whom alone that Constitution was estab-
lished. lSignedl
WIN. IL. SEWARD.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21
BY TELEGRAPH.
Afternoon Report.
IMPORTANT New MENTS ON HI
pOTEM
Washington, Oct, Is,
TInyaIlfr fnrraSranInurn
I Herald's Correspondence !

|
The abandonment of Leesburg by til,
rebel forces is confirmed to day. The,
are said TO have proceeded towards poin
on the Manassas Gap r. X. 1t is pre-.
sumed that they went to Manassas to join
the main body of the army there, but tht
fact is not definitely ascertained, and the
opinion is entertained in some quarters
that they have gone towards Harper's Fer
nv via Strasburg and Winchester. The
latter, however, is hardly probable.
For some days past the rebel army has
occupied the segment of circle several
miles in extent, reaching from Lees
burg to the mouth of Occoquan Creek -
The movement recently made by with
drawing from Leesburg, Vienna, Fairfax
c. II. and Avondale was unquestionably
intended to reduce the front, which now
extends from the Potomac river at the
mouth of Occoquan Creek, upon that
creek and along Bulls Run to Manassas
Junction, with Centerville and Fairfax G..
Ii. as outposts.
A very large body Of their forces is
known to have been thrown towards the
Potomac in the neighborhood of Shipping
Point. The movement is purely de-
fensive, to meet the supposed intended
advance of our army of the Potomac in
that direction, so as to cut off the COM
mnnication of the rebel army at Manassas
with Richmond
Gen Stahl Of the N y Sth, with a
small force, made reconnaissance first to
Anandale ON the road to Fairfax e. H
The village il not deserted as others have
been The inhabitants said several rebel
regiments left there yesterday a M. Gen
Stahl then commenced advancing on Fair
fax G. II. After proceeding mile he
discovered four mounted rebel pickets
watching eur movements. Our force ar
rived at Coyles Hill, near the G. H. Our
men were very much disappointed when
they learned that they would not be per-
mitted to 20 on to the c. H. Some OF
them actually shed tears.
The object Of the reconnaissance was to
ascertain the position Of the enemy, and
net to seek an engagement Having sat
ished himself That nearly all the rebels had
disappeared from bryond Faifax Court
House, Gen. s. returned late in the after
noon.
The withdrawal of the enemy from his
advanced position in front of the Union
lines, is fully confirmed by Professor La
Mountain, who made balloon ascension
this p. m, shortly before o'clock. He
assembled from a point about six miles
west Of Alexandria, the wind carried him
5 or . miles over the enemy camp around
Fairfax Station, when rising into another
current, he took circuit to Fairfax Court
House, end thence back to our lines. land
ing at Gen, Blenker's headquarters. lie
had an excellent view Of the enemy's po-
sition could see their encampments at
Manassas There were no rebel forces.
except here and there man, this side o.
Fairfax Court House. At the Court
House there were only few companies,
and the appearance of the bivouacs dem
oBstrated that the position had been re-
Gently almost entirely evacuated At
Fairfax Station there appeared to be a
larger force
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21
CANADIAN PRESS ON xEWARD,e
CIRCULAR.
Toronto. Oct. 10.

IVlUHIU, VCE. 10.
Both the Leader and Globe, newspa-
pers, of to-day devote lengthy articles to
Sec'y Stewards Circular.
The Leader says if preparations of this
nature are to be carried on on the South
shore the British power on the North is
bound not TO lag behind 1t cannot be
an idle spectator Of works avowedly in
tended to be menace against its domin-
ion
The Globe says the Federal Govern
ment is exercising wise discretion, which
We Of the British Empire, considering
our antecedents, should be the last to i'm
pugn
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21
FR EMONT NE UaVED-y-IMPO H-
TANT EKtN kEN1VCKY
Cincinnati. Oct. Is


The Gazette editorially says that when
the Secretary Of War went to st. louis
he carried an order from the President to
Fremont, removing him from the Depart
ment OF the West, and instructed him to
transfer it 10 Gen. Hunter The delivery
OF this order was left to the discretion Of
the Secretary Of War His visit to the
Western Department convinced him that
a change in command was imperatively
required, and he presented the order to
Fremont. who asked a delay Of few
days IN the execution Of the order, but his
removal is decided upon, to take place
next week, and will probably be made on
Tuesday. The Secretary of War also or
dered notifications to be made in Ere.
monts operations at st. Louis in respec,
to Notifications, contracts, and military ap.
polntments.
Gen. Sherman telerraphcd urgent de-
mands for reiniorcements, on the evening
that Sec'y Cameron and Adj't Genera
Thomas arrived in this city from Louis.
vile, and dispa ches were immediately
sent to Pittsburgh, indianapolis and Chi.
cage ordering 5000 men to be for~Sxded
To Gen. sherman by special train. TINS,
troops are doubtless now on their way
| apprehenslons for the safety of Louisville
may therefore be dispellcd Everything
indicates action in that direction, and i'm.
portant news may be expected speedi,
from central Kentucky.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21

Buckner's secession fag i flying al
Bowling Green. Upon MeCook's ap.
proach, it will probably fly faster than
ever.
Geheral Price is running from Fremont,
but the latter has got the scent of him
and can't easily lose IT,
A Nashville paper says that Buckner 5
men will make capital troops when they
are little seasoned. If peppering will
do for seasoning, We guess our boys will
give them enough Of it.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21

The large story Of the Southern Com
modore Holins, regarding an engagement,
with the federal fleet, must be taken with
many grains of allowance. Hollins, oil
Greytown bombardment fame is noted
blatherskite. His report of ''complete
success is manlfestly untrue. lie does
not claim to have raised the blocake, or 10
have checked operations at head pass
1t will turn out, if he made any attack
that it was at ''long taw," and that his
big story was told to encourage the des-
poudent people of New Orleans i Gin.
AOm.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21

WHAT DoEs 1T -IntelIigen, e
has reached the Government that immense
stores OF arms, cannon, and equipments
are quietly collecting at Montreal by the
English Government. At the present
rate, before the close of navigation, there
will be stores and arms enough in Cana
On to pnt an army Of l20,n 900 men in'tho
field, while there il ammunition enough
in the country fur long war. An this
needs explanation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21

rF Maj. Gen. Fremont is not gradu-
ate of West Point He was graduated at
Charleston Is. CD College, studied civil
engineering, and then obtained Lieuten-
ancy of Engineers.-[ Exchange.
That's what's the matter with him !.
He didn't graduate at West Point, and so
the Regulars are always down on him
as an army officer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21

DISTINGUISHED ARRIvALs.-Gen
Prentiss, Gen. Adams, Col. Moore, Col.
Todd, and Lieut.. Col. King, all Of the
7 ;. army, came up yesterday on the
Warsaw from st. Louis. Gen. Adams
proceeded to Canton, his headquarters
but will return to this city to-day, for the
purpose of consultation with Gen. Prem
tiss II Quincy Herald, 10th
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21
NEW YORK N .MKrT.
New York. Oct 10

NtW UTK, Uct. ID.
Flour Market dropping; IS 3O(aI5 40
super State; s 5Dfo15 go extra State; 5 30
tol5 Az super Western; 5Um5 50 com.
t. med. extra Western; 1000 so ship
ping brands extra X. III. @.
Wheat - Market lc lower. Adviccs
from France are decidedly lower. Sales
o,OOO bushels; 81 l9ml 20 Mil Club;
! 3D@l 33 Winter Red Western; / 34@
l35 amber Mich.
Corn Market very firm with fair in
quiry. Sales 10000 bushels 6o(a62c
mixed Western. Whisky 2OlD2ac.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21
Cor. MooRE.-Mr. ST. Johns, Mail

Col MooEE-Mr. 81 Johns, Mail
Agent on the JEANNE Deans, Informs us
that Col Moore did 20 down to St. Louis
Monday under arrest, but he did not learn
his ofiense The federal authorities had
better try their hand ut arresiing Colonel
Moore two sons In Prices rebel army
instead of arresting a gallant and LOYAL
man like their father Hannibal Mes
senger.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21
n visit TO the lawn second an d
seventh tie inent&.
BIRn's POINT. Oct. 18th. &c

BIRD POINT, Oct. 18th, til.
Mr.. EDITOR We arrived at this point
several days ago, and have, during our
stay here been entertained in princely
style by the Iowa I'd Regiment, which is
second to none, either in hospitality or
military requirements.
We are glad to know that our Iowa
troops are the best ofhcered and best drill
ed men in the field; they make a good
impression wherever they 60. This is
especially true of the Iowa I'd and 7th
Regiments, which are qusrtered here
Good discipline il maintained, and per-
feet harmony prevails throughout the en-
tire ranks.
Many false impressions have obtained,
especially with regard to dissensions
among the officers of the Iowa ID but
nothing could be farther from the truth,
as the most perfect harmony and good
will exists, not only among the privates
bnt among the commissioned officers /;
they are too brave and noble to eopardizo,
by their ambition for place, the interests
OF their command and when the day of
conflict comes, as ii may at any moment.
they will meet it like Greeks. Iowa will
yet be proud Of them As the I'd and
eth have been constantly on the move
since they were called into service. aud
have endured great deal of exposure and
suffered many hardships, the health of the
regiments has been greatly impaired -
Quite number are on the sick list.
This Is not the most desirable place in
the world for troops to rendezvous, but it
Is position Of great military Importance,
and one that may be made. efiectually. to
command the navigation of the Mississip-
pi river.
There are at present six regiments of
infantry here, besides cavalry and artl-
lery. Heavy Notifications are being
erected, and very soon this place will be
completely secured against any attack that
the enemy is likely to make.
Forty thousand seoessionists. under
Johnston, are reported at Columbus
which Is fifteen or twerty miles from here
The report Is credited by military men,
but they are determined to give them a
warm reception if they come to attack
them here.
There was considerable excitement in
camp yesterday event. q, on account Of
skirmlsh between a party of our men oG
strong, and rebel force of about 200
which resulted in one Of our men being
MORALLY aud two slightly wounded. The
rebels lost ono captain and several men
The federal forces were forced to fetrea,
but soon after returned to the scene of nc
tlon with reinforeemcnts, but the rebels
were gone.
q steamer, with flag of truce, was
sen; up yesterday BY the rebels for tho
purpose OF ciectlng All exchange IL rris
oners, as they pretended, but ostepsibl,
for no ether purpose than that Of reconnoi.
sance.
This morning We attended the funera
Of young man from Capt Bakers Com
pany He was buried with all the honor
OF war. IN a grave yard adjoining the camp
A. w.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21

The NEW YORK SEVENTH. This IA
nous regiment. the pride Of the Ameri.
can militia, has, since its return from ser.
vice on the Potomac, furnished 30 Of its
members as field, line and staff officers IN
other regiments, including colonies. lien
tenant colonels, majors, and staff officers
for Bfigadler Generals. The list II IN
terestlng. The regiment keeps filled up,
however, 10 the full number Of ,05D men
and will have its re zular autumnal en-
csmpment shortly. ~
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21

DECLINE In GoFfEE.-The latest news
from Rio (via England) advises a decline
in the prices Of coffee in that great mar
ket. This will be good news to consumers
here, who have to pay for the article high
or prices than probably were ever before
known
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21
J respectfully yours,
.INO. ROSS.
y ~ - - -
Principal Chief Cherokee Nation.
THE WORKS NOT SU.PENDED---
MONEY COMING.
St. Lonis. Oct. Is

Ut. Louis, Oct. IL.
The Republican learns that work on the
Notifications around the city has not been
suspended, and that guns will be mounted
and everything completed within eight
days. Also, that 81 100000 will arrive
here next week to pay Government in
debtedness
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21

The following letter is clipped from the
TT. Smith Times
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, !

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Park Hill, Ark, Sept. ~.
Mr.. CLARk-.Sir: | herewith forward
to your care dispatches for Gen. McCul-
loch, c. S. A., which | have the honor to
request that you will cause to be forward
ed to him by the earliest express. At a
mass meeting Of about 1 900 Cherokees at
Gahlequa, on the 2lst, they, with marked
unanimity, declared their adherence to the
Confederate States, and have given their
authorizes power to negotiate an alliance
with them. In view of this action reg
iment of mounted men will be immediate
y raised aud placed under command of
Col. John Drew to meet any emergency
that may arise. Having cspoused the
cause Of the Confederate States, we hope
TO render efficient service ia the protractea
war which now threatens the country aud
to be treated with liberality and conf
dence becoming the Confederate States
/ have the honor to be, sir,
Very respectfully yours,
JNO. ROSS,
Drinnira1 (tb;af ('haraIaa Nation
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21

BAY The venerable preacher and poet
Key. John Picrpont, now rs years old
goes to war as Chaplain Of the I'D Massa.
shusetts regiment, Of which Senator
Wilson is Colonel.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21
ANOTHER Spy IN Town. A man i

ANOTHER Spy IN TowN.--A man ma.
med J. Adams was yesterday arrested by
order Of the Provost Marshal, charged
with being spy from General Price i
army. Adams had already furnished
himself with careful drawings Of the forti-
iicatlons around the city The evidence
Of his being IN town on bad errand was
considered sufficiently strong to send him
to The Arsenal Mo. Dem.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21
rxum w.>msNGrOr.
Washington. Oct.

~ aSITITEtUTTy OUT. 10.
The Secretary OF War ordered Colonel
Berdan to establish camp Of instruction
here, and collect all sharp shooters he
can for the next 80 days, with full power
to accept full companies or regiments
equal to the requirements.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21

SyFacuse, NO, Oct. II.
The rebel Hardee, who has recently
been reported in Kentucky, is said to be
marching to the aid of Price with 10000
troops, and is expected to reach here next
Sunday.
Nothing has been heard of our advance
guard
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21
THE PATRIOTISM or GoyERNNry.

The PATRIOTISM or GOVERNMENT
CONTRACTORS The editor of Cincinnati
Gazette, after looking over the subscrp
tion books to the Government loan i'm that
city, says: ave were good deal sur
prlsed at not finding among the subscri.
bcrs any of the hcavy1Governmcnt con-
tractors, and that s'there are houses here
that have made from fifty thousand to a
hundred thousand dollars on contracts.
and yet they have not contributed one
dollar to the loan. Why is this r We
cannot answer, unless it is because these
Government contractors 20 into this bust
ness to fleece instead Of to assist the Ma
tiona Treasury. Bad pork, bad beef and
shoddy, at high prices, are too often the
best evidences afforded Of the patriotism
OF our Government contractors.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21

Has-John Bell is now residing at Nash
vile, Tenn, with his son-in-law, one Of
the numerous Waterman family. He ~
not only politically, but also financially
ruined, and his love OF liquor il said to
have increased greatly OF late.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21

F.- The taxable property ofthe State
of New York as returned for assessment
for the year 1861, amounts in value, to
81 al 767 ,43O, or more than | 400 mil
lions. The State tax assessed on it for
the present year IL S5,5sG.s4s
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21

EF The u. 81 regulars who surren-
dered to Genera TwiggS on parole, has
been sent to the Minnesota border to re.
place the Minnesota ID.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21

Ten THOUSAND MEN AT WoRK-Tp.
wards Of ten thousand men are now en-
ployed at the Brooklyn, Charestown,
Phlladelrhia, Washington and Portsmouth
Navy Yards.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21

nA-The Fifth Iowa Regiment, Col.
Worthington, was under orders to leave
Glasgow on the 10Th for Sedalia.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21
r1- Colonel Putnam, Of the armv. and

descendant u Gen. Israel | utna,.., i,l.e
gone to New Hampshire otake command
Of regiment of mountain boys already
organized.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21

IF Gen. Fremonts army il in five d.
visions. One is commanded by Gen.
Mckinstry, one by Gen Hunter, one by
Gen, sigel, one ly Gen. Asboth, and one
by Gen. II Il. Price
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21
Not So.

IT LUWIsf UfI. ~
The reported Withdrawal Of Maj X. M.
Corwine from Gen. Fremont's staff is oil
cally oontradlcted.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21
IEaLL. d" Russell i

EF"LL. d." Russell is now the sub
jcct of disparaging joke in Washington
circles. While walking lcisurely up Penn
sylvania Avenue, short time since, where
omnbusses marked Seventh street pass
he was aceosted by very pretty young
lady with the inquiry, "WiIl YOU please 70
tell me, sir, how far those stages 20 =
The special, who unfortunately exas-
perates the III, replied, Seventh street
to hell, Miss The lady Indignantly
turned from him, with the remark, II
mistook You for gentleman, and was
off before the astonlshed LII ID could I'm.
derstand why the young lady should deem
herself insulted
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21

DoT- Bryant describes the splendors of
our woods, "As II a gorgeous sunset had
fallen from Heaven to earth, and were re-.
posing among the masses Of summer To-
liagc
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21

rn- The Eighth Iowa Regiment is in
Gen. Mckinstry's division, together with
the First Nebraska. the St. Louis Irish
Brigade; seyero' companies Of Regulars,
Tottens Battery, and other regiments.
Gen. Sturgis' command from Kansas City
was also expected to join this division.