The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-08-23
Springfield, Mo-, Aug. Is.

Springfield, Mo-, Aug. Is.
The following proclamation has been 10.
oued 70 the people OF Missouri:
"HaviDg been called by the Governor Of
yonr State TO assist in driving the Federal
foSeea from the State, and in restoring tho
psopie 10 their Just rights, | have ooms
an0Og You simply with the view OF making
war on Northern foes, to drive them back
give the oppressed Of your State an appor-
tunity OF aEain standing mp - free mon, ut-
tering true sentiments. Yea have been ov err
run, tramplcd on BY mercensry horde from
tho North; your peaceful State has been
nearly subjugated. But those true sons OF
Missoori whe have continued In arms, to-
gethsr with my force, canc back upon the
enemy, asd have gained over them Z great
victory. Their General IN Chief 10 claim.
and many OF their other officers Wounded
Their army 10 in foil fight, and nov il true
men OF Missouri will rise up and rally ground
their STANDARD, the State will be redeemed.
! do not como among you to make var upon
any OF your people, whether Union or 9TH
erwise. Union people will BE- protected in
their rights OF property. 1t il earnestly re-
commended 10 them 10 return to their homes.
PfisonsFs OF Union party which have been
arrested By the army. will be released and
allowed TO return to their friends. Missouri
must be allowed to choose her own destiny.
No oath binding your conscience will be ad-
ninistcred. have driven the ensmy from
among you. The time has arrived for the
people Of nisso6ri TO 'aet. You eanpot long.
er procrastinate. Missouri muss nov take
her position, bc Is North or Houth.
(Sigssd,) BEN. MCCULLOUGH,
Brig. Gen. Commanding.
The following general order hss also been promnl-
gated
Head Quarten Western Army.
Camp near Springfield. Mo, Aug 18th
The 6eaeral Commanding takes great pleasure in
announcing TO the army under his command the
signal virtofy IT has jmtkaihcd Soldiers Of Lous-
ana Of Arkansas. Missouri and Texas. nobly have
you sustained yourselves Shoulder 10 shoulder YOU
have met the enemy and driven him before YOU. -
loar first battle has been glorious, and your Gcner-
81 10 proud OF you. The opposing force composed
mostly OF the old regular army Of the North. have
thrown Themselves upon you confident on victory but
by great gallantry aud determined courage you have
entirely routed il with great slaughter. Several
pieces of artillery and many prisoners are now in
your hasds. The Commander. in Ch,cf a the en-.
envy slain, and many Of the general offieer wound
cd. The Tag 81 the Coniederary NV floats over
Springfield. the stronghold OF the enemy. Tie
friends OF our cause who have been imprisoned thers
arc released.
While announcing TO the army the great VICTORY
the General hopes that the lsurcis you have gained
will not be furnished BY single eutfnRr. Private
property Of citizens OF either party mpst Be r~speced.
Soldiers who fought Is you did day before yesterday
cannot rob Or plumber. BY order of
bkx AccuLL0cH,
JAs- McIKTosn,
Capt. c. s, A. and Adjt. General.
As an evidence OF how the private property Of
citizens Of either party will be respected. we may
mention that the farm oil Hon. Jno q Phelu ~
visited by the rebels, and all his cattle, horses,
maef and everything elsc valuable ON the promies
sS driven away and destroyed.
Movs9cuss IN ssssn M,ssouri.
lronton. Aug. %.
The correspondent OF The st. Leois Dem.
ocrat lssrns shat Gen. PreDtiss has been ~.
safasd 10 osmtnsr nd DIVISION embracing ,no
several points 10 this vicinity, Cape Girar-
deau. Cairo, and Birds Point. Gen. Grant,
uas formerly in commend here, has been or
dsred to Jefferson City, where BIO vii! estab.
lish his head.q sarters.
Col. Ross Regiment started for Frederick
town, Madison county, to-day. Tbs sssny
is reported 70 be on st. Francis rivsr % ~,
having left Cedar Greek. Thsy Aase r.. !
ceivsd reinforoensnts from Hardss, With e. ]
tiiiery, snd sra vsitiag 10 sat ~ Col Heck
er who j. ~ Marble Cfssk. Their force "
sid 80 be 1900 strong. Hardee's COM
nand still remains q Grssnvilis.
A rebel camp 1000 strong - reported osas
Lsslisviile on Black Greek, abost Is miles
JUuyb-WSSJ % here, WITH foYcss NJ C6ntr6.
Vile, Msrble Greek and FrodeYickssown.
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Newspapers Suspected.
Washington. AuR. 81.
The severe newspaper striciures on the
Administration are regarded - attacks %
the oountfy, and nasy are feared - bsisg u
the interest OF the ssoessioosts. This cob
jsot 10 sttra citing ssseotion II Washinxton.
Maj. Barry, on MsClcllan's stat, ID to-day
appointed Brig. General Of volustssrs.
Vermont Unsos Cosvcnsssn.
Montpelier, Aug. 81.
The Uoion Convention dominated for Gov
vsrsor Hor. Andrew Tracey, Of Woodstock.
Tho convention wss unaoimous and enthu.
sisstic.
AlsxaodriA, Asg. 81.
The largest secession force bst~esn Ma.
nassas and our lines 10 near Fairfax Court
House. Quiet on Potomac.
Announcements.
FOR saHKIFF.
~ We are authorized to 40 nounce the name Of
JOHN n. HIATT, I'D, - candidate for the
once Of Sheriff Of Lee County. uy3sl
Please announce the name u q RANyILLE w.
~ an tuda end. ny an1t dat frrS