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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21
Reports Grom the South.
Fortress Monroe, Dec, 10.

foftess monroe, Dec, ~
A flag Of truce brought copy Of the
Norfold Day Book. There is little news
in it. We however extract the following:
Charleston, S G., Dec. Il.
The Mercury this morning says the
Fcderslists now occupy Beaufort and Port
Royal Island with force supposed to be
$4,000. They have erected tattery
near Pert Royal Ferry Of twelve twelve
Founders, Parrott guns, and are throwing
up entertainments ON Port Royal Island
II is reported that . Federal launch was
fired into by our troops and seven killed.
The Nashville Gazette is informed that
twenty. light Federal soldiers lately enter.
ed the lines Of ZoiicofTer's army, stating
that after readirg Lincoln's message, they
could no longer bear arms against the
South, and We're ready to fight against the
abolitionists.
Savannah, Dec. IL.
Nothing has yet been heard from the
stone fleet. A part Of the Port Royal ex
petition has started South.
The Aorfoik bay Bouk has a report that
Mr.. {. +. Adams, Z. S. Minister to Eng
land, demanded his passport on the an.
Houncemeht Of The Queens proclama-
ton.
The health Of Wee President Stephens
is much improved Porcher Miles con-
tinues very III.
Mr.. Faulkner arrived at Norfolk yesser-
day, and proceeds to Richmond to-mof-
row.
The George Peabody arrived here from
liatteras this morning, but brought NO
news.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21
A Mo,emen, IN Contemplation,

The Government have just called upon
number Of surgeons of this city to re-
pair immediately to Cairo and hold them
selves in readiness for duty. This fact,
together with the requisition made few
day. since upon the Sanitary Commission
Of Chicago by the Secretary OF War, ..to
furnish supplies for one thousand men to
b. wounded within the next ten DAYS =
indicates that a movement is in contemp.
lation, and battle imminent somewhere
near 1alro. II Chicago times.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21
4 REFER. CAMP ~CATTERED.

Point Of Rocks, Md, Dec IS
This morning rebel battery of three
guns, supported by two hundred infantry,
commenced shelling COL Geary encamp,
ment. About twenty shells fell in the
camp Of the 10Th Regiment. Geary's
battery returned the fire and in short
time silenced theirs, driving back another
gun that was coming to reinforce them.
The rebels were driven from their position
with fourteen killed and many wounded.
We did not lose a man. Our guns were
then turned on a house on the Virginia
shore where l5e rebels were scattered
driving them out, and killing and wound
ing many.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21

E=as- ! be laYa people of this country
arc emitten with the heart-aehe bv many
mouths endurance Of that ''hope deferred
which maketh the heart sick
How long must We get endure this ia
tai iHaetiea--this expensive and corrupt
iag halt, on the promise of great things
to happen soon The confidence Of the
public in our military leaders is rapid,
giving way, and something must be done
10 rpNlNn II
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21
RELATIONS WITH ENGLAND.
IEanL.rAnr Dna 10

1t is believed that Lord Lyons has not
yet made any official communication TO the
Secretary Of State A number of private
letters have been received here from Eng.
land. They represent that the feeling
was intense some time previous to date Of
the letters. It's believed here that tile
affair may be honorably adjusted.
Gen. Butler has arrived here.
Capt. Wilkes visited Congress to-day,
and was cordially received.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21
From Washington.
Herald's Dispatch. ]
W ashincton, Dec.

w hsiIh t'1As 4
An absurd rumor was circulated to-
day that the Government had decided to
surren der Mason and Slidell. 1t is with
out any foundation whatever Up to II
O'Clock tonight Lord Lyons has made no
communication from his Government to
the President or Secretary Of State rela-
tive to the seizure Of the traitors Mason
and Slidell
Mr.. Adams, in his communication to
Mr.. Seward, gives d clear and detailed
idea af the feeling of The British people
and the sentiment Of the British states
men, but does not indicate that he knows
the purport Of the instructions of the Eng
lish Government to Lord Lyons Moth
ing contained in Mr. Adams dispatches
indicates that that Government will make
any eXoTbitant demands relative TO the
seizure OF the traitors This i, not only
true but am permitted to announce by
high official authority that private letters
received to day from distinguished Brit
ish statesmen, assert that the English
Government viii not demand the release
of Mason and Slidell, but will require
such reparatlon as the nited States can
honorably grant. This is also confirmed
by other private correspondence OF Amer
leans in London, who have facilities for
learning the intentions of the British Gov
prptpauf
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21
New York. Dec. 30.

The steamer Africa sailed this morning
Dispatches we're forwarded in the usual
manner. Dispatches from Lord Lyons
to Admiral Milne wore also placed on
boHrd the British gunboat Eandraii, which
sailed immediately for Bermuda.
The British gnnhnai Rinalde arrived
here this morning from Halifax.
The steamship Damascus, from Liver
pool Nov. 10th, arrived here this m orn-
mo
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21

AZ Not the least irritating cause with
gland OF eoel1esr towards this countr,
Is the unwlse Morrill, Thrift which IN,
Eefnblcans inaae ha.ie 10 enact so soon
~ they exercised Ii. power Of Congress
hast winter Chicago Times.
The Tines insists that We must adont
just such poncie. in regard to the Ta.iH
Sayery. and everything else, as will play
into the hands and meet the APPRECIATION
Of England aBi the traitor shareholders
4 wont be satisfied as long as my are dill.
sati fe I.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21

About l4h negroes, most Of them in "a
very destitute condition, had collected ut
Otter Island. Com. Duyton had direct
I'd they should be supplied with food uh-
til some disposition could be made of
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21

Eg-Ihe Toledo Blade Of the 18th.
says there are now nineteen thousand
ei4t1 hua3Tez fairGls, In link. Of freight,
PIInelpaily FTcaaec, IN the depot of the
Toledo, Nala~t. and Western Railroad
Company, brought III over that line -
This l. over three hundred car loads, and
the accumulation OF two weeks, since the
closing of navigation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21

Tow HARRIS SurEEsEpEb.-Thc Pa
ris Mercury understands that Mart.
Green has been elected Brigadier General
in place Of Tom Harris, one Of the Com
ttiasi4ttefs appointed Try Club. JJaekson 3
Legislature to represent Missouri in the
rebel Congress.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21
New York Market.

New York, Dec 20.
Flour-Market without decided change;
sales at 5,40@5,45 Super State; IS IS
asst Extra State; IS ,40(a5,45 Super
Western; s5,65n5,85 Common to Midi
um Extra Western
Marl1etdull and without any
change,
Corn-Market steady and unchanged;
sales at 6ac for Mixed Western
Whisky Scarcely SO firm sales go
bbls at zoe
be- The Philadelphia lnquirer's Wash
ington correspondent, referring to the i'm
pndcnce With which "res, eeteble' trait
ters about Washington ask for and ob'ain
passes, denied to loyal citizens, aud vio-
late oaths Of allegiance, says, sarcastical-
u:
"a dreadful fate awaits persons who
ARE caught, The Government eompells
them to take the oath Of allegiance Deer
again, almost invariably.
ssE-Mr Faulkner, who started f1r Rich.
mond, took with him one hundred dollars
sent by Hon Schuyler Colfax to Mr.. Ely
for the sick aud destitute soldiers who
have received nothing from tl,eir North
ern friends.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21

Eg- II is curious to note the old sea.
margins OF hnman thought Each sub.
siding century yields some new mystery;
We build where monsters used 10 hide
themselves.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21
a brother of Gen. Robert Anderson,

Is brother OF ten. Robert Anderson, L.
:. A. =
Mr.. Anderson and family, and other
passengers, were taken from the British
steamer Clyde at the mouth Of the harbor
Of Havana. New York Herald, Decem-
Der 18th.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21
T EGAL NOTICE.


STATE OF tnNA - In the District Court Of
tsEE CORY, 60 said Count, ~ keokuk
ToJ.F. GoTsHhLi:
Yen are heFelA sotIed I4Nl there an nile In
he Office ri the CLERK OF Tie District Co6ri o Lee
Iouniy, Iowa. at hsokus, the Petition Freeman
hho~les, claiming al !oE the Of hundred
Noliats On tso rrpmissnry ntes costs. and alec
ehAttis and real estate within The Jurisdiction Of said
Cnurt.
Aud unless ypu appear and answer said petition
or before OF the second day tbe neat of
"a. Court. to commence ct heokBk the MONDAY
af February, A. - i-ta. II fefaais AL be pa sea
against you yed far tn said pet tsnn.
HIRAM KNOWLES,
Dec 20 l-di -dlm Atty for Plt'f.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21
A One.Horse Cavalry shock.

On Monday night. two cavalry men 90.
ING at inIl speed towards each other. col
hded. the force Of The shock killing both
horses instantly - Rolla Cor st. Louis
Dem.
II the men calhded, how could that hur,
the horses If The horses were killed
what became Of the men
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21

PSI Gen. Buell. i expected 10 take the
field in person IN few day. This doubt
less lptiina,es IN official expectation Of a
speedy engagement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21

IT The residence Of Mr., Bayley, near
!.aGrosse, was struck by lightning few
days since, and family Of six injured,
some OF them having their clothes entirely
burned off,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-21
on. DO Not Touch tho ..siggsr.',

General Stone, of the Potomac,& Il
whose conceited folly or knaycry many
people attribute the sacrifice Of Colone
Baker at Balls Bluff, is deep in the mig
ger business.
It is reported that couple Of contra
bands. with three skifs, helped mum.
bar Of our fugitive soldiers across the riy.
er the night after that fatal day And
We see it stated that few DAYS ago Gen
Stone sent "a file of soldiers to the rebel
camp with a flag of truce, and ORDERED.
these two contrabands to be delivered up
t. their traitor masters
No wonder that armies are defeated,
whose Generals are actuated BY such u
spirit and are guilty of such deeds. And
no wonder that Government, which per
mits its Generals to pursue such policy,
should be hemmcd in and blockaded in its
own Capital By Rebels. And no wonder
that such Government should be despis
Ell aud be derided by every civilized ma
tlOn
William johnson, private in the
army on the Potomac, was shot the other
day for treason-technically desertion to
the enemy. And yet il is reported that
there are scores and hundreds of traitors
holding office in Washington City and
drawing salaries from the Government,
who are capable Of doing more against
tteir country and for the enemy than
Johnson could possibly have done Why
pamper one class of traitors and shoot an
other class Why not treat them all as
their crimes deserve Why make trea-
son a joke with asowed traitors holding
high positions, and visit the same crime
with death when perpetrated by poor
private in the army?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-11
Po,.t,cai RelIgIonat wheeling.

WHEELING, May To-day was strictly observed
as day of fasting and prayer. All stores and bust
ness houses were closed. Patriotic sermons were
preached at twelve churches. At the Fourth street
Methodist Church the stars and stripes hung in
graceful folds around the pulpit. The Rev. Wesley
Smith, pastor of the church, delivered very patri-
otto address. He said he could hold no fellowship
with the traitors he did not want Secessionist
to set in his church If there was traitor IN the
house he wanted him to leave. The Government
must be sustained and rebellion put down. de
quoted the law Of treason, and warned rebels OF
what they may expect.
The Rev. Mr. Dodge, of the Second Presbyterian
Church, in an eloquent and patriotic address, said
our allegiance was due the Government Of the Uni
ted States. He prayed that God might subdue the
passion of the rebels and wipe them from the face
of the earth.
Rev. Mr.. Martin, at the conclusion of his sermon
said he had a father in Eastern Virginia whom be
loved and honOred. but if he saw him reach out his
hand to dishonor the American flag, he would him
self strike down the impious hand.
One company of volunteers was sworn into the
United States service to-day. Several more viii be
sworn in tomorrow.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-11
From Washington


WASHINGTON May 10-It is rumored that the
Missouri State troops under Gov. Jackson have in
vested st. Louis and some 5000 under Blair are de-
Tending the city,
a Large numbers of Confederate troops with heavy
ordnance are concentrating at Alexandria.
Gen. Patterson leading $4,000 men advanced to
Bush river on the Philadelphia and Baltimore Rail-
road.
1t is expected that the Federals will occupy Ar
lington heights,
WASHINGTON, May l0.-The Treasury has from
two to three millions in its vaults with loans to any
extent offered.
Gen. Harvey and Butler are cooperating at the
Relay House.
The frigate Niagara is destined to blockade
Charleston. Ninety-four Maryland Guards were ar
rested while attempting to join the Virginia forces.
New England has offered fifty vessels TO the Gov
ernment armed and equipped by the owners.
A large Confederate force is marching towards
Harper's Ferry, it is supposed to force the way IN
to Pennsylvania to cause division of the Federal
troops.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-11
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, May 9-The published letter to Mr..
Dayton Minister to France, is understood to be an
index to the entire European correspondence. 1t
is understood that the Government has received
from Minister Dallas, an account of an interview
with Lord Palmerston, the result Of which, justi-
es the assertion that there is indication or pros
pect of the recognition of the Confederate States,
by any of the foreign powers, against the protest
of the Administration.
Mr.. Preston's next dispatches from Spain, in re-
ply to demand for explanations relative TO San
Domingo and also about recognition of the South
srn Confederacy, looked for with much inter
est.
Mr.. Preston, although KentuckiaD, is loyal, and
is understood TO be acting in such manner as to
meet the appreciation of the Administration.
All the Foreign Ministers anxiousy making
inquiries about the application of the blockade but
not a word of complaint has been uttered
The President has appointed James G. Stowe Sur
veyOr of Customs at Caro-.
Judge Scarborough, of Virginia, of the Court of
Claims, has. resigned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-11
STATE CONVENTION

SECOND ATURDAY IN mAH!!
After consultation with many of our politca
friends in various portions Of the State, 1t has Oeen
agreed to hold State Convention, to nominate can
didate for Governor, on Saturday, the llth DAY Oh
May. We hope that our friends in every county "i'
at enee take steps to be represented in that conven
ton by full delegations. State rights and the rights
of the South will be seriously endangered by the
triumph of our opponents. 1t behooVes all VINO op-
pose Black Republicanism, Federalism and civil
war to buckle on their armour for the contest. lie
Us be up and doing.
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PKOF. NJ ODDS
Restorative cordia ]
HOOD RENoyAToR.


lsprecsy what its psre indicates, fer while pleasant
ne tas Ut sreyivyng, exhilaSarg, ana stree gh
enng to the vital powers 1t also reYivhss TeiDssaes
and reneWs the bood in all its original purity and thus
and renders the system invnlnersble to stscks
of dssas is the only preparation ever offered to -
Woiid popular form to be within the reach Of
4ali So chemically and skillfEy comb ed to bel ~
the tonic yet 50 perfectly adapted ~
ats act IN perfect accordance s0ih lie tdtrs Of
ndture and hence s0ose tie eeedk0st stomach, and '
toHe up TIE digestive organs aay all nervous and
- other irritation. also perfectly exhraing in its
effects, yet is never followed by lassitude depres
sion Of SPIRITS 1t is composed entirely of vegetables
land those thoroughly combining powerful tonic and
II soeug properties and can
remedy hssloae been felt to be desieratum IN
tie medical world, both BY the thoroughly skilled in a
medical SCIENCE nv all Who have cred from IA
debty; for It needs no medical skill or knowledge even
zee tha. debility follows ali attacks OF disease,
the upguarded system open to the attacks Of many e
of the most dangerous to which poor humanity con- -
"A aany liable. Such for example, as the following
" Consumptien, Bronchitis Indigestion Dyspepsia, Loss
Appetite Faintness Nervous Irrtabiity Neuralgia ~
iPaIritation Of the Heart Melancholy, Hypocoudria
hlINight SweA Languor Giddiness and OF
leases 50 fesruy fatal unattended to in time, called
Yrsst,ssa and Tr-so,ts -;e.. A1so Live, pe.rs
sag%en5s anu Of
- VI 1sDsyai Serengement Of The Urinary T,roans "
Painin the Back Sl9e, anu DetWeen .e pLs ~
dsposnsn SngnI Soos, baeA,ne anu CensiilIsu
m Emaeiation. o. ano lnneea n
" enumeIs ;i t nv c,rs the Se;litv foiowinr c5s
~ Fever Int prevent ali attacks arising from Mas a
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-11
CITY NOTICES.
HAIRLESS Cream AIe-Pure.

HAIRLESS Cream AIe-Pure.
Lovers Of Ale have pronounced this the most de-
liehtful beverage Of the day, and Physicians con-
tuue to recommend it for the cure Of the worst cases
of Dyspepsia.
It's virtue lies in its purity. Being compounded
solely Of malt and hops. its curative properties mus
at once become apparent to those acquainted with
the virtue Of either ingredient Its manufacture is
conducted with the most scrupuOus care, and 1t Is
undenia5ly the BEST ALE manufactured either in
this or the old country, at the present day.
1t contains no intoxicating liquor or injurious
drug, and it will not intoxcste. During the heat
summer, it is the safest and most healthy bever-
ge that can be used and produces none OF the evil
fleets caused by tbs use of distilled liquor
1t put up in barrels for the use Of dealess; and
in kegs and bottles, for family use.
Price-in barrels, ten dollars in fifteen gallon
kegs, five dollars; in bottles, packed in boxes OF
one two, three and four dozen, two dollars and fifty
cents per dozen.
Dealers will learn the wholesale terms by ad-
dressing the Wholesale Agent.
The money must, in all cases, accompany the or
der, and funds en- all solvent banks taken at par.
Address the sole Wholesale Agent,
LOUIS NJ. MILLER,
Al Broadway, Nashville, Tenn.
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The Maryland Legislasure.

BALTIMORE, May 9.-In the Legislature the Com
the waged against the South as unconstitutional,
subversive of the principles on which the Union
was founded; that they sympathize deeply with
their Southern brethren in defence of the princi-
pies of selfgovernment; lmplOres the President to
accept the olive branch held out by the Confederate
States, whose President repeatedly declared that
they seek only self defense and be let alone; that
Maryland desires peaceful recognition of the in
dependence of the Confederate States, and gives
her assent thereto that the present military occu
patton of Maryland is a fragrant violation of the
Constitution. and advises citizens to abstain from
interference with Federal troops, and says under
existing circumstances, it is inexpedient to call
Sovereign Convention
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-11
markets by telegraph.

NEx CRLEAN May IeCotton sales to-day 5000 bales mid
ding llc the week $3.50 bass receipts o. the week
eO bales against 500 balss during tie corresponding time last
year. toa receipts this port than at the time last
3351 baes at all southern ports exports
OF the week 81 0t0 bales; total exports Of the season goo
bales stock New Orleans $500 bales. Cossies of the
week 1859 bags e93 stock hand $500 bags against
ses50O bags at the time last year.
RKw YORK Nav 10 Cotton firm sales to-day 1900 bales;
mdding upland i32i4 Flour S5@5 IS. Wheat and Corn
declined l2c. Pork sl7 2s9l7 80. Coffee ll@l3 Sugar
4sz@6sl, -
UncssATl May i0-FIour 81 9G5 10. Corn 81. Oats %.
Whisky leH. Lard So. Sugar 5kG7X. Golasses SOasSs
Coffee I3@I4H.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-11
From Harrisburg.

HARRISBURG, May 9-The House haf unanimous
ly passed bill creating a three million loan. 1t
raises 10 regiments beyond both regiments of the
Federal Government, making a total of 80 regi-
ments. Ninety-twO members OF the House out of
one hundred were present
An act for the immediate relief of the volunteers
now in service passed both Houses to-day, and was
signed by the Governor.
The gentleman sent from this State telegraphs
that he will be in Harrisburg to morrow. He has
visited South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia Tennes>
see and Kentucky. He reports $4,000 troops with
in radii of fifty miles from Richmond. There
were about 10 900 troops in Tennessee and Ken
lucky whose supposed destination was Cairo.
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Ernrl 81. LnmiR.

ST. LOUIS, May 9.-The collector of this port has
received orders from the Secretary of the Treas
ury to examine the manifests of all steamers bound
South. compare them with the cargoes and if arms,
munitions of war, provisions other supplies
found on board, the vessel and cargo are to be con-
fiscated and the arrested for treason. Ship
ments made south have been suspended
About a thousand muskets and several pieces of
cannon arrived here from Baton Rouge by river
this morning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-11
From MONTGOMERY.

MONTGOMERY, May 9.-Nothing was done in public
session to-day. In secret session act passed
to raise additional force serve during the war
and authorizing the President to accept the services
of volunteers without regard to the place of enlist
ment. Another act made public authorizes the Post
may select, taking entire charge of postal matters
in the Confederate States.
There is reliable information in official circles,
that more States will be in the COnfederacy early
in June.
Clingham is here from North Carolina. Favor
able advices are received from Kentucky and Mis-
souri,. Russell, correspondent of the London Times
left last night fully convinced of the permanency
and military resources of the Government of the
Confederate States.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-11

BALTIMORE, May 10.-It is reported that the Noun
tain forests in Maryland this side of the Potomac,
have been fred. 500 Kentuckins and Virginans
have erected a battery at Jefferson Rock, and laid
trains to blow up the bridges at moments notice.