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Hon. Joseph Holt and the Secretary
a ssaze.s ship of War. ~ u

Hon. Joseph Holt and the Secretary
~ Ship of War.
"A few weeks ago concerted attempt was
ma lie sby the radical portion of the Republic
crn party to drive the lion. Simon Cameron
from his place as Secretary of War. the
press sdepouneed him in the bitterest terms as
corrupt and inefficient, and at the same time
extolled the Hon. Joseph Holt, of Kentucky,
as the proper man for'the place. Petitions
were gotten up in an unprecedented manner
to the President. asking him to remove Gamer
on and appoint MIR. Holt. All this outside
pressure the President steadily resisted, and
kept his Cabinet entiye. We have noticed
lately a cessation of this warfare apon Cam
erou and of his eulogy of Mr. Holt. The
Chicago Post thus explains the reason:
s.Ten days ago the same honest Jo Holt, in
the faline,s of his patriotism, wrote a letter to
the President nondemning portion of Gen,
Fremont's proclamation, and from that time
10 the present all mention of 10 Holt honest,
patriotic and incorruptihle 10 Hoit--for seat
in the Cabinet has ceasedi Not one Of his ex-
travagant admirers would now like to have
him in the Government"
Also in Claring.on, at the Teaohers' Institute
commencing October IA.
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CAUTION.

CAUTION.
As certain unprincipledC persons are at
tempting to palm of on the unsuspec,ing pub
lie, limitations of my PREPARED GLUE, ]
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purchasing, and see that the full name,
Ey SPALDINGpS PREPARED GLUE 8A
is on the outside wrapper; ell others are swim
ding counterfeite.
July q, isSI,
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Land for Sale.

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l lands, situatain Bethel township, Monrs~
County. 0hio:
The east half of the north west quarter,
of range seven, township five, section, ,slsvsn. S
containing eighty acres; also tha north wssts :
quarter of the north east quarter range seven
township FIVE. and section eleven, containing
forty acres. sft
The above land viii be sold altogether or In
lots to suit the purchaser. There: arc abouA
twenty acres cleared the balance is wood lands
the State. road runs through the land. Terra
made known when sold. ~ s5sf ). 4 a = -
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:. 20 IUIJIItIUIs8
rNOMMY DAVIS HAS TAKEN CHARGR OPsbs
the hotel, formerly the yHoLLA d. nousr, ON Sal.
the corner of Main cross street and the
pupllc square, where he will be pleased to
see his old CUSTOMERS; and he begs leave to xs-S
sure them that they will find him as attentive
and accommodating as at his old stand He
has thoroughly reftted aud srafurnishsd ths wos,
house from garret 70 cellar, and pledges him
eifthat no house in W oodsheld shall 81 9 more
general sattfac.isan- To his old custo,nsfs he al
need say nothing; Row ones are aesus.tsd t. :,
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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-10-23
The Young Soldier Dying.

Bring me my knapsack, /" said a young
soldier who lay sick in one of the hos2it-
ais at Washington. Bring me my KNAPP,
sack" @
what do you want of your knapsack?'
impaired the head lady of the band OF
nurses.
II want my knapsack . said the dying
young mar.
His knapsack was brought to him, and
as be took it his eyes cleaned with pleas
ure, aad his face was all over with SMILE,
as be brought out from it his head treas
ares.
There" said he, "that is Bible from
my mo her. And this--W ashiegton's
farewell address--is the gift of my father
And thisn--his voice failed.
The nurse then looked down to see
ahat it was--and there was the ssce of a
beautiful young maiden.
: NOW" said the young dying soldier,
Il want yon to put all these things nnder
my pillow She did as she was rcqnest-
ed. aud the poor young man laid him
down to die, rt qnesting that they should
be seut to his parents when he vas gone.
Calm and joyful was he dying 1t was
only going from night to endless day
from. dearh to eternal glory. So the young
soldier died. sssAv
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-23
Treaty with Mckee.
New York. Dec. 2

New York, Dec. Il.
The Tribune learns that among the pa
pers on Thursday transmitted to the Sen
ate concerning Mexican affairs, was pro-
jeet Of treaty with Mexico, the provisions
Of which are of such Importance that it is
even thought it would, if confirmed. lead
to the withdrawal Of England and France
from the Spanish alliance. 1t provides
that our Government shall pay l1,000,-
900 to Mexico to be applied to the salts
faction of English and French creditors,
and for grant to the U. s. Of CONNER
cial privileges, the adjustment Of our out
standing debts and the right of transit
across Mexican territory for troops and
munitions Of war. 1t is thought that the
treaty will be speedily confirmed and seut
at once to Vera Cruz
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-23
From Cairo.


Especial Dispatch to Missouri Democrat. ]
Cairo, Dec. 10.
A flag Of truce arrived here from Co.
luanbus this afternoon bringing the follow
ing prisoners: HI. Harrington, Twelfth
Illinois; Israel Heafs and Martin Torka
ley, Twentieth Illinois; Black, Illinois
Thirtieth; Henry d. Slime, Wallace II.
Gregg and Wesley w Sapp, Seventh
Iowa; and F. NJ. Smith. Gen. Grant s
ostler. These were all taken at Belmont
The boat brought Memphis papers of
the 18th. The rebels at Columbus are
occupied chiefly in glorifcation over the
befligerent attitude Of England
Glaib. jackson had arrived ut Golum-
bus from Memphis, and issued a proelana-
ton, calling the Missouri Legislature to-
gether on the LIST of january at New
Madrid. He appeals urgently to Nilsson
rians for men to prosecute the war. He
says the federal forces ut Cairo and other
points are disorganized, and if the rebels
only exert themselves they will speedily
end the war.
The telegraphic news from New Or
leans confirms previous accounts of the
approach of Federal troops, and states our
force at Ship Island at 5000, with a
squadron of eight vessels
The rebels at Columbus drew in their
pickets few evenings since, apprehend-
ing an attack.
Col Pany's rebel cavalry were at Nor
folk yesterday, but after accommodating
they returned.
Colonel Totten arrived here from st.
Louis to-day, to inspect the ordnance
here.
The following steamers arrived to-day
from st. Louis: City of Alton and l.. M
kennett. Departed again this evening.
The steamer Memphis left Cape Girar-
deau at ] A. NJ to-day, with Gems Van
Rensselaer,, Sturgis. Sweeny. and Com
modore Graham and others.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-23
DEFINING HOUSE,
For Four Weeks Only, Commencing on
Monday, December 23d, 1861.

The remedies 80 successfully used In the treatment
OF ophthalmie Diseases by Drs. s. d. d. ara such ~
are approved by the mos learned and able ph
OF the London Eye lnHrnry, and the result Of ears
OF observation Bd experience In tr oldest OphhaI
mic Hospitals OF Europe aud America.
opac tiles OF the Cornea. ptrygom sly, and fungus
CROWNS OF all description treated successfully with
out resort TO tho knife, il desired
Phlprbra. adult and lnfantitc PArHicnt Ophihaimia
irits, Glueoma. and all Inflammation of the globe
lis coats and Sppendsges, CURED by remedies un-
known by other professed ocusts In this country,
Medicines for ordinary sore Eyes furnished where
patients are desFons Of treating the selves also
medicines for constitutional treatment.
NITkeader. II You are afietsd with Dlses sed Eyes
however severe or OF long standing 1t will you
hnthing Tor ehan3H at adv ice, and hope DO
able II !on desire il. to do sou much good In sore
Eses II h conceded thai delays dangerous
Pa Tents Will be visited al their residences heu
the state OF their health demands il.
aefly " ~
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-23
BY TELEGRAPH.
Afternoon Report.
Federal Victory Near DrainSvllle !!
REBEL LOSS, $50.
Especial to Herald
Washington. Dec. 20.

Washington. Dec. 20.
General Ord started at six this morn
ing. His command consisted of four regi
ments, the Bucktail Rifles, Lieut.. Col
Kane, and Easton's battery, consisting 0
two "a and two 12-pound Howitzers. =
They proceeded on foraging expedite,
in the direction of Drainsville. Genera
Mccall anticipating that they might b,
attacked ordered the list and I'd brigade.
to follow. At eight a m. the LIST brigade
Gen, Reynolds, advanced on Leesburg anc
took position On Difficult Greek to avail,
further orders. Two hours later Genera
| Mccall, with his Staff and escort of cav
airy, followed in the same route Mean
time Gen. Ord advanced to near Drains.
vile, when his command was suddenly
fred on by force lying in ambush in
dense woods adjacent. This was the sig.
nal of battle and brisk engagement
promptly ensucd. Gen. Mccall, who ar.
rived few moments previously, took com
mand. In moments time Easton's bat.
terry was planted alongside the Thornton
House, fired rapidly and with terrible ef.
feet in the enemy's ambush. Col. Kane
Bucktail RiAemen we're placed in advance
and fired upon the enemy wherever they
made their appearance. The rebels, who
had battery Of six pieces, returned the
cannonading and replied to the rifles with
musketry. Firing was ket up some three
quarters of an hour, when the enemy
retreated rapidly, our fire being too ho,
for them. Our troops stood up bravely
under the sharp volleys of the rebels
Their steadiness was praised by General
Mccall and his officers. The rebels took
the direction Of Fairfax Court House,
leaving ON the field number of their kill
ed and wounded. Our troops pursued
them short distance and returned. Sew
eral bodies Of the rebels were picked up
and fifteen wounded prisoners were taken
Gen. Ord captured eight wounded prison
ers and two caissons with ammunition. In
their haste the enemy left behind arms of
all descriptions. clothing. &c. Their loss
is estimated at $50 killed and wounded.
Among their killed was Col. Thilor, of
Frankfort, Ky, and commander of the
LIST Kentucky regiment of rebels. The
forces of the enemy consisted of three
infantry regiments, lst and 18th Ken.
lucky and 10th Alabama, with cavalry
regiment and a battery, all commanded by
Col. John Fl Forney, of the 10th Ala
hama. Acting Brigadier General The
dead rebels were left on the field. The
loss on our side was six killed and eight
wounded most Of them belonged to the
Bucktails. Col Kane received as light
wound. AT nine o'clock p IN. our troops
had returned to camp, bringing in Fifty
wagon loads of forage.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-23
Sedalia, No., Dec. 90

Col. Palmcr's Brigade arrived here last
night and Gen Pope is expected to-day.
All information from the west and north
is to the effect that no efforts have been
spared to send Price an ample supply of
clothing for the winter. All or mostly all
of this has or will fall into our hands
Nearly 200 heavily laden wagons are
already in our possession, together with
a large quantity Of ammunition, arms and
thousand horses, tents, camp equipage,
&c, aud between 1880 and 1000 re-
cruits have been taken prisoners.
Major Hunter. Of the 1st Missouri Cav
airy has captured over GO rebel recraits
within the past few days, and killed sew
eral others and taken considerable num-
Der Of tents, several wagons and guam
tity of baggage and arms, and burned a
mill which had been supplying the rebels
for some time past. Altogether, the re-
bellion has received terrible shock in
this section of the country within the
present week.
1t is thought by many that Price will
cross the Usage to assist Generals Stein
and Slack, who are now in the river
counties with 4 900 to 5000 men to escort
recruits to their main camp at Osceola. A.
II he does he will be compelled to stand q
general engagement, in which event there
Is no question whatever but that he will
be badly defeated and his army entirely
scattered.
Early yesterday morning our scouts
brought in information that large rebel
train, and reinforcements which had
marched south to intercept it, had d.
vided, and the larger portion were march
ing south toward Waverly. intending to
camp at night near Milford. Gen. Pope
brought the main body Of the army in po-
sition few mites south of Waverly, sent
out q scouting force under Col. jeff G..
Davis through few miles south Of War.
rensburg and came from the right Col.
Davis pushed rapidly forward and came
up to the enemy III the afternoon, drove
in his pickets, carried strongly defended
bridge by vigorous assault and drove
the enemy into the timber, who, finding
himself surrounded, surrendered. Thir
teen hundred men, includingt two colonies,
one lieutenant colonel, one major and
seventeen captains, were taken prisoners,
and sixty wagons heavily laden with sup.
plies and clothing and large number Of
horses and mules. fell into our hands,
Our loss was two killed and fourteen
wounded. That Of the enemy is consid-
ernhly greateI. This is the best planned
and executed action of the war, and re-
fleets great credit on the general com
manding and the officers and men who as
faithfully and promptly carried out his
plans.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-23
FROM KENTUCKY.
Cincinnati. Dec.

The Commercials Frankfort dispstch
tonight says nothing from Somerset To-
day Two Union men and one seces-
siohist write from Owingsville Decen-
Der 18Th, saying it is reported and gen.
orally believed that Marshall and Will
iiams have $4,000 troops between West
Liberty and Piketon, with scouts extend
ed near Owingsyille. The gentleman
who received the letters fears it il true,
though II is not generally believed 1t
Frankfort.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-23
RAMPAGING IN MISSOURI.
1eaYanwnrfh Dec %

The Conservative of this city has ad-
vices from Mound City, 18th. stating
that portion of the Third Regiment
under the command Of Major Williams,
made dash into Missouri on the 18th
inst, and burned the village Of Papins-
vile, the county scat of Bates county, aud
returned with a large number of refugees,
stock, &c. They had two men killed at
Butler. These towns have for long
time been the resort Of guerrilla bands Of
rebels.
Price was at Osceola and he designed
to attack Sedalia
Two companies of the Fourth Cavalry
arrived at Fort Leavenworth on the 18TH
met, twenty-five days from Fl. Wise.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-23
Forei n n ews.
Arrival OF the Steamship America

Halifax, Dec, 81.
The0America from Liverpool, Dec It'll,
| Queenstown, sth, put in here this morn
ing, short of coal.
Her dates are two days later. War
like sentiments and preparations were I'M
! abated in England A large anti-war
meeting had, however, been held ut Dub
lin The British Government sent let
ter approving the course of Commissioners
Williams, the mail agent on board the
Trent.
Paris papers assert that the British
Government, in answer to petitions from
the manufacturing districts, had stated
that the cotton ports of the southern
States would be opened by February at
the latest
The British Parliament had been fur
Their prorogued till the 7th of January
TWAS stated that orders for the purchase
of a half million quarters of wheat had
been sent to the Black Sea ports from
London within the last few days for pres.
ent and future use
The British frigate Warrior was taking
In 76O tons of coal preparatory to service
on the North American eeast A consid-
cradle number of additional English
troops were 10 be sent to Canada.
French journals say that France will
remain neutral in the event of war be-
tween England and the United States.
The Hero, carrying Sc guns, was to
leave Portsmouth on the 18th for the
North American coast.
The ship Silas Greenman, for New
York. having 100 tons of lead on board,
was stopped in the River Thames, the ex-
port of the article having been prohibited
Liverpool --Breadstuff Market-W
\. u CO., and others. report Flour quiet;
Wheat firm but quiet; Corn easier, Mix
ed 34s 3dM34s Cd.
London, Dec. Barring circular re
ports wheat advanced ls(a2s, Flour
firm. American securities fat and nomi-
nal
Latest via Queenstown, Dec. g.
Breadstuffs steady; Provisions firm.
In London, in reference To the import
ant question of the attitude likely to b..
ooSumSa itaHtSs tHI EptittHueS
to be that, however DESTROYS the Emperor
might be 10 give some employment b
his navy, and divert public attention in
France from the state of the French
finances, he is not likely to do anything
to cause a difference with the British Gov
eminent, because serious results might
follow in France, if disrrust there should
increase and cause a further depression
of trade
The London Globe warns its readers
that they must take the French version
of the dispatches sent to Lord Lyons for
what it is worth and purely as the French
idea of them
The Shipping Gazette has an al ticle on
the question of our corn supplies in the
event of a war with America Ii does
not regard their future prospects with
alarm. The Shipping Gazette is perfect
~ satisfied that our importations of food
during the coming year will exceed in ex-
tent those of the last four or FIVE seasons.
The London Daily News correspondent
writing from Paris says it is the very
general opinion that the Patrie was inn
perfectly informed of the intentions Of the
French Government when it spoke Of
France Joining with England in an armed
mediation
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-23
KENTUCKY LEGIsLATURE.
Frankfort, Dec. 2l

The House adopted by the usual party
vote resolution that Kentucky assume
payment Of her portion Of the direct tax
imposed by Congress
The Senateadoptedthe House resolution
on Federal relations, with the amendment
endorsing the Presidents action regard,
ing Fremont's proclamation and Gamer
ea,s report, and requesting the President
to dispense with Secretary Cameron
The vote was unanimous on the amend
ment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-23
New York Market.
New York. Dec. q

NeW OrK, Dec. II.
Flour-Market dull: sales at SIS 25@5
IS Super State IS 60@S5 65 Extra
State; S. 25M5 As Super Western; SIS
6O(G5 IS Common to Medium Extra
Western; IS s5(a5 80 Choice Shipping
Brands Extra r. III. q.
Wheat-Market quiet and without
change; sales at 81 Chicago Spring; 81
20 Nil Club; 81 35@l 40 Winter Red
Western.
Corn Market firm with less Offering !;
sales at si4c@ 64a for Mixed Western.
Whisky-Quiet, ut 1890.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-23

Oh +! THE JIGARIER' PRocLAMAT1oss
Judging simply by their proclama
tons, there are more fools in command O,
divisions, brigades and regiments in the
United States service in proportion to the
entire number than IN any other ..wait
OF life ever brought to public obferya.
ton.
The latest exhition of the long-eared
style Is by one General Phelps, who holds
firth in the following abolition strain :e
the chlxalry round about "ship Island :"
without any desire of my own, bu,
contrary to my private inelinations. again
md among you as military officer o!
the government. A proper respect for
my countrymen renders it not out OF
place that should make known to YOU
the motives and principles by which nv
con mand will be governed.
w. believe that every State that has
Dten admitted as Slave State into the
Union since the adoption Of the Consti.
tuition, has been admitted in direct VIC.
latlon Of that Constitution.
"Ne believe that the Slave States
which gxlsted, as such, at the adoption
Of the Constitution, are, by becoming
parties e that compact, under the high
est obi sations Of honor aud morality to
abolish Slavery
II some body will "pass round the hat
It will afford US great pleasure to con-
tribute to pay the expense of areturn
voyage, both for General Phelps and
General Sherman.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-23
Union Troops Cross lsreen Rive
o,,;sv;1Ia nac on

Gen. Johnson's brigade made recon
noissance in force. to-day, six miles south
of Green River, without finding any trace
of the enemy.
No Official account Of the Mnmfofds-
vile fight has yet been received at head
quarters, nor anything from General
Schoeffp.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-23

Return Of Gen. kherma n.

ten. shermrn has returned to duty At
81. Louis, having been absent short
time on visit to his family in Ohio. He
/. viii probably soon take the Geld,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-23

Hco1xu1x,. ................ iowa.

Have associated in the practice OF Eye and Ear
Medication and Surgery, and may be consulted al
their Rooms In the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-23

DIED.

Al her resideBcpi In this city, on Friday the Goth
inst. Mrs. II. e. e. Dixon wife Of Geo. +. Dixon,
Esq, aged ~ years.
The friends of The family invited TO attend her
funeral from 81. Johns tEpiscopaD Church, TINS
Sunday afternoon december s2d, at half past two
O'Clock
Journey (lll1 papers please copy.I