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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-03-29

EALR or SLAvEs.-Last week three slaves
we're sold 1T auction in Prince Georges Co.,
Md, - follows: A man aged 20 years, for
1905; : girl IA ysars, e720; and boy 10
years, for $500. Thsss prices are oonsid-
cred high for this Glass Of slaves.
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rrem New orleans.

Nsw OaLsAns, March a.
The Convent has adopted % ordinance
dividing Louisiana into ok Congressional
Districts. Also, an ordinance transferring
the public funds to the Confederate States
an act Abolishine free banking and introdu.
cling the general charter system passed; after
which tho Convention adiourned zine die.
Two companies Of Zouases left for Psnss.
cola to-day on active service.
Mobile sdsices cay that troops and mum.
tionssars constantly sowing TO Pensacola. -
Severed oompaniss arc expected from NORTH
Alabama.
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TFrom Vanity Fair,l
More Pap 1er government Bables

In good old Governmspt Times,
When " were pnccr j. b.
Three koguish Scamps Tell out, on their tramps
Because they coulGn Z see---ses--
The frst waa Taaitor---
The secoad lfkewiss, only greater:
The third thought to plunder
The Union asunder,
Three scAmps for our special wonder.
Scamp Cobb he aackncw iedgcd the CORN
Scamp tlayd 'd-flAw 4 f.rlorn,
While well sent hot
From that old coon SCOTT,
Brought Thompson with r. 70 sq1at.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-03-29

AMNOUC NJ ENTS.
We are authorized 70 announce u. COLE. ESQ.,,
- . candidate for City Recorder, ct the ensuing
City Election on the First Of April.
MarchI4d
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Conrress..march esth

After discussion running through seve-
raj days, Douglas resolution WAS voted
down in the Senate BY % to IL. Douglas
resolution contemplated . request TO the
President that be should declare in favor Of
abandoning the Forts in the South. After
it Was voted down Breckinridee made tho 10
sue direct BY presenting the following brief
resolution, which lies over for consideration;
Resolved, That the Senate recommend and
advise the removal OF the United States
troops from the limits Of the Confederate
States.
Douglas, Breckenridge. Clipgman and
Rice supported the resolution, declaring that
che Administration has neither power nor
authority to COLLECT The Revenue, NOR sun
cient force to retain the Forts now in POS
session Of the Government, much less 70 re-
take those 10 possession Of the Seceders.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-03-29

Legal Notice.
To Hugh T. Reid, Mary Alexine Reid, Price,. Pat
ton Co.. Mason Wheeler, Geo. h. Gordon,
Phillip viele:
VOU and each Of you are hereby notified that
i there 10 now fle in the Office of the Clerk If
the District Court of Lee County, lows, ct Fort
Madison, = petition of Henry =. Taylor claiming Of
you Hugh r. Reid the sum OF Ave thousand dollars
thine est ct the rate Of 10 Per cent. per annun,
as money due on . promissory note given BY Jon
to raid Taylor. dated Sept. Is, 1859; and further
claiming Of all Of you the foreclosure Of . mort
gage OF the same date and given to secure said note
certain real estate In Lee Co., lows, dessrib
in said petition.
And unless you appear and answer said petition
on or before the noon Of the second day, Of the
next term Of said Court, to commence 1t Fort Aad-
son the third Monday Of May "A. p. 1851, . do
fault will be entered against yoa, the petition H.
ken ~ BY you conferred, and judgnent and decree
rendered against you prayed therein.
NOBLE STRONG,
M arch 70, 166t-1m Pld's Att'Js.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-03-29

-.
ST. Louil, March 81.
The Stay Law passed BY tho Legislators
on the 7th inst. was yesterday declared Nm
constitutional BY the Supreme Court Of the
Stste % far as IL relates TO contracts made
previous TO the passage ~ the act.
The Legislature adjoafned to-day sine die.
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11OOT0 AND NHOEo.

WOO40 ~ ~ &4OEUs
g A. DUKE and ". Il. BARNETT having
0e formed : partnership In the Shoe bssiness
would ask share Of tbs public p6tY0usKs and :
continuanes Of the old custom Of the house.
We have concluded that In shsse hard times II 10
no disgraee to work. and both being practical work
men, Ne will devote ourselves to the manufacture
Of custom work, thns guaranteeing god it and
honest y orknanship,a asst 10 eur interest 70 make
both.
W shall keep constantly on hand we'll select
I'd stock 81 Rastsrn work, which will b. seia very
low. DUKE fBARRxTT.
OOt49d
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AND
1o0CoF10s
vGSHE unds'siepsd has received direct fron the
l manufActursrs 6tersoscopie Camera for the
purpose Of taking Stereogrsphs Of Dwellings, both
public and private, Family drosps, Ae., Ae; also,
new patterns Of 6tereoseopie Boxes, showing
from % q loe views.
Liksssssss Of every variety nsatIy inssrtsd 10
Plain and Fancy Cases, Frames, Trays. Re-, Of
every style.
SAtisfsetion gusrasteed. He hss IN instrument
for taking - P1ctuYss - o1o person ~
One sitting, which enables him 10 tsks large
number Of pictures With dispatch and at very lov
prices. All are respectfully invited TO call and
exAuins spscinsns l.. W. BUELL.,
keons No. IS Aain-st., I'd deor iron 1hird-st.
oeel6d
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Keokuk, # Des Moines and MINI

Keoknk, # Des Moines and Nina
RAILROAD.
Open to 1ddyville, - MILES.
CHANGE ~ TIME.
Two Trains each way Daily.
|NN and after MONDAY, MARCH 9Sth, 1881,
~ and until further notice, . daily tratns
will run each way Sundays sxeeptedl ~ follow !:
MIXED TRAIN.
Will lssvs REOKUK 1t 100 .. ~. arriving
1t EDDYvILLK, It $3.50 p. ~
EXPRESS AND NAIL.
40 J. EDDYViILE 4 7sso ,. -.
EXPRESS AND MAIL.
VIII leave EDDYvILLE - roo :. M, and
arrive at KEOKUK ct 1900 -.
MIXED TRAIN.
Will leave RDDYvILLE at ll:SO =. M. and
arrive at KEOKUE It 1850 p. N.
- Passengers taking either train from Kso-
xxx make ssrs connections with Stages for
OskaloosA, Dies Moines, 10.
rmmOUGH TICKETS. ~ lev 4 ehe
f0Wsse, may b had ct the Once for Ill points
In Middle, Western and Southern lows, Kansas,
Nebraska, 10, 10.
TICKET OFFICE-At the Depot, foot Of
Johnson street. 0EO. WILLIAMS, IN.
March =, 0ldAw Superintendent.
OLD REOIDENTs bach.
7 MOULD Especially tafesm The eieiss1s ef Fee
/ kuk that I have opened Tailoring Establish
mont on Main It., between 4th and 5th, within one
toor Of Clark's Leather Store, whore am ready 10
thing In my fins with HSxtUSJJ and df5patch.
have secured the services Of my old partner, y.
McEvitt, late Of New York City, whore be has been
cstting In one Of the fashionass q
please give me . oail.
Yosths and Boys Clothing cut In the latest New
York style, - havsA fall set OF Patterns from
the Bast. JOHN FRAZER,
dee1odly
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sailing - I ne Arabia.
Nxw YoRK, March n.
Tho steamship Arabia sailed TO day for
Liverpool, taking 20 specie.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-03-29

aTThs Grand Jury Of Macon county III.
found true bills Of indictment for perjury
sgainst Thos. Lewis, President, and Decatur
Ayres, Cashier Of the Railroad Bank OF De-
cAtur, Who were admitted to bail in tho sum
OF 81, 900 and $4,000 respectively to appear
at the July term OF tho Circuis Court. The
perjury consists in swearing 10 false state
ment Of the condition OF the Bank % tho Hrst
Of January last.
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CO fhe totsl population Of New Jersey
- oaa,o2i' or thcse, :644, 080 ars whites,
1880 Tree coiorcd, and eight slaves.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-03-29

MusK.-The enduring odor Of musk u O..
tonishipg. When Justinani rebuilt what 10
nov tho Mosqae Of 81. 6ophis, ia 538, the
mortar was charged with musk, and to this
day the atmosphere IL charged with tho odor.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-03-29

THs ONO CAsALs.-The question Of Ieas.
ing the public works OF Ohio 10 before the
Legislature OF that State. The canals have
for some time ceased 70 be self-suatainina
under State control, and the choice appears
20 be narrowed down to leasing or selling
them.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-03-29

Coop ADvIcE.-A minister, who had r..
coived . number OF calls, and could scarcely
decide which Was the best, asked the advice
Of faithful old African servant, Who rs-
piled: Massa, 90 where dc most debble
il 10
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-03-29

PREPARING ron SEA.-- In Chicago, Milwau-
kes and nearly NIL Of the ports upon the M
per lakes vessels ARE preparing to get under
way, and il il thought within one week hence.
most Of .he shipping will DO entirely rugged
and rehstei for service.
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Missour RI stay law DecsareA Uncon.
sstsuss onaa..LegAssasure Adjourn
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ASSESS N ENT NOTICE.
THERE will be Special Meeting OF the City
l Council Of the City ef keokuk held ON W ednss-
day, April 10th, 1861, IT clock .. N, for the
purpose Of Rqualising the Asssssment List Of the
current year. b. 3. MERRIAM,
Clerk Of the Council Of the City Of ksokuk.
Keokuk. March ~. 166l.d2
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.,a,n line. ,,h,eh hns ~. vet been cast or from
the bridge II was with the utmost difficulty tnat ne
Sena y IN 'I fa UNIFORM, with heavy overcast On
and hes des having TO work against very strong tide
when he got hold o. the ropemaway between inc
citherhe showed signs OF utter exhaustion and would
eobrees have been drowned i Captain Coster, who
on hoard had not quickly climbed out tho rope
srasnina him around the body with his right arm, and
srpporng himself by holding on TO the rope with his
left arm feet In this position Captain Coster hc
lieutenant stetson for nearly five mnutes-T u
ashamed to say took that time for the steam am
her boat oose-and when the succor + sf " get
nearly s CIV out sea on haa no had
ala they would most certainly th ulo 40 .us 40 nc
ts tide was running at rate ana there was moi
1S hn ON sn Of ev ma. distance mile think
40 'io ~ n.y.? ..urDh 10 record and approve such
IN aca :, .ruy as exhibited by Captain Coser
runamay ives continue to into camp: two
arrived fon that battery near williamsburg
Mns our out uf party Of eleven who started from
u ne.e more than week ago What has become Of the
other seven no one tell probably they have been
caught by the rebels In which case they are merciessy
shot
The rainy weather which complained Of last week has
stopped at last, and enjoying all the delights
OF the Southern Indian The health OF the camp
is better than dared TO hope for in this change
able climate and the present mild weather continues
the soldiers will be very comfortable In their old summer
tents Every would be satisfied here could only
in q while, have little variety in the shape Of
That send Scouting parties ous aaS ing
rebel rat don't seem TO feel inclined 70 be smoked
his hole.
Yesterday little steamer was crossing and re-
crossing the river all day long, fifteen miles above
our camp were all Of the opinion that she trans
porting troops from this side, and dense smoke which
arose IN ono tall close column from some inland point
seemed TO signal OF distress day probably
before very long, we shall have solution Of all these
mysteries
The detachment u the Twenticth regiment Now York
Volunteers Colonel webors turner's located at this
point under command Of Major Schnep is considered, In
than one, addition to force. They
located on our right wing and, with their usual taste
have transformed piece II barren land into beautiful
little camp, adorned with tasteful flower beds and over
green bushes; and what Is the best OF it, the enorgy
with which they enter upon peaceful and peasurablc pur
suits villa animate them IN the hour Of danger when their
country demands from them the highest sacrifices
can make.
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The Nstioa.i Guard =. ,.,..>

The annual inspection OF the Seve- x-.,ona,
Guard Colonel Marshal Lef' ~, 49, .....a...
,,oon a. thu Was, -sfW, tooK pace yesterday
w. N'1,.. ~ -..Ington Parade Ground. As the
since It's return from Washington, has not
su0"A = strength and 1t known that two hundred
end ten OF Its members have enlisted for the war as OH
oers great curiosity ovnced to see the parade and
whether the ranks appeared any thinner than usual
Al halfpast twelve p NJ the regiment marched into the
Parade Ground but the inspection did not commences until
haiipas two O'Clock. When the inspection was finished
II was nearly five O'Clock. The regiment passed In re-
view before General Hall and staff after which the column
filed out at the north gate OF the Park Fifth avenue
and paraded through the following sreetsUp Fifth
nue. 10 Twenty sixth street Madison avenue, down Mad
son avenue to Twenty third into Broadway, down
broadway to Grand through Grand TO Bowcry thence to
tho armory All along tho line Of march great crowds Of
people were assembled and the beautiful Of tho
National Guard band lent additional charm 10 the
scene The regiment appeared TO greater advan-
tage Capt. 1rnbul Of the Seventeenth Precinct, headed
the procession. Brigadier General Hall and star
present during the inspection and reviewed the corps.
Major Harriot the Brigade Inspector examined the
turns, and inspected the arms and equipments.
The following the result OF the and the condi-
ton OF the regiment
staff, commissioned and non commissioned. IA
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Annual Inspection or the Fifth Rcgi-
mcnt.
This regiment met yesterday at the State Armory, In
Seventh avenue and inspected by Brigade Major and
Inspector Herrick. The regiment under the CON-
mand Of Lieutenant Colonel Burger the Colonel having
signed short time SINCE Only about half OF the
men were present. the remainder having joined other
regiments and gone back TO the where they had a.
ready served three months. The drill and evoluons Of
on their officers. The uniforms not perfect and
complete could be wished, Of the wear and
tear to they subjected during the three
campaign the banks Of the Potomac Tho position Of
Colonel being as yet unified meeting Of the regiment
will be held at their drill room Monday night next for
the purpose Of electing commanding officer.
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Marine Court.
Before Hon. Judge Mccarthy and Jury.
IMPORTANT To TprArrc

A11d f. Fiahe'ty u.s. VIM. Rose.-Ths plaintiff In this
suit is the celebrated "Yankoe ga,' Mrs. Barney WI
ans and sues for $780, quarters rent Of house in
West Thirty street, which the defendant leased for
four years from May $780, At the expiration Of the first
year the defendant vacated the house, LEFT the keys
OF the plaintiff but Mr. Robinson refus cd to receive them
as surrender Of the premises. Mr.. and Mrs. Barney
Williams were IN court. Tho lady examined and
satisfactor proved the claim and the jury, under the
charge OF The Court, gave verdict for Che quarters
rent $3.50, wAb in effect, holds the defendant the
lease Tor She redder Of the four years and is virtually
verdict for So 600.
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Arrivals and Departures.
DEPARTURES.
LrvERrool-Steamshi,

MISUNDERSTANDING Niagara from I,ostorra,v rrsIa
and WIFE, Miss Ellen Frothngham, Miss Frohing.
sedA e orry TAFT Jr John Wood and Wife John Arnold
Prov. 'dence; Clarke, James Normand Jr Wells MI
wife rm fc,f PrHilaaeph, James Pc Long Ohio
st Louis; edward Miles and wife, Toronto Robert Beprie
Jr, Canada, King, Liverpool; G Haynes England.
II wadia am servant, b mlays2 For Hai'ax-Iienry
Nelson Boston george Hogg Philsdepha; James Wood
Total "a "''"'-
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THE CANADIAN ENLISTMENT CASE

f0.1
There was great anxiety yesterday TO learn whether
the case Of the Queen vs. Rankin to DO brought on
at the present assizes, and much establishment was ex
pressed that no announcement made on the subject
The government seem TO have abandoned the prosecu
on altogether for they have taken steps to bring the
case before the Grand Jury No one will be surprised at
convicted and the failure Of government prosecution
m such case y disgrace TO all concerned Mr. Bsaty
and his agents have exhibited themselves To the nubc ia
their true coors but have done injury to but
themselves $500 "
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Supreme Court.
Before Hon. Judge Gould.


HABEAs CORPUS FOR DIR. cABILL.
OCr. 17-fne People at the relation Of Dr. Charles Co.
bu ~ rhs Keeper qf the CITY PYisom.-ghe proceedings in
this case were 70 test the legality Of tho oommta Of the
rsator by the Coroner for the alleged killing Of male
child in Greenwich street the I'd inst The crcum.
stances which have been already reported wore COM
mened upon by Mr.. Hankman for the accused and the
District Attorney for the prosecution after woh the
Judge sent the matter before the Police usoe q the d.
trict to complete the examination.
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A sECEssIoNIsT IN TROUBLE.

William Johnson, an engineer, was arrested by police
man Walker Of the Seventh precinct charge Of using
disrespeotfu language regarding President ncons ad
ministraton, and cheering for JET Davis and Beaure
gard The prisoner brought to the Essex Market P
lice Court where he condemned to ten days oonfns
uont In tia Tombs
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which befell our men, firing few rounds and then
firing. For instance, when the Ranger fell six pound
er suddenly ADVANCE, ..on0 ridge where ~
Hvyel nave been expected, ana q. vouia
sses laying q them ssh me enemy 0m
before the in
mounted t. ' ocas and commanded by
pany III Garlic on picket or the University com.
ceivipr sentry shot the mounted officer down, re-
Ma tho volley Of the company, and retired unhurt
~ lawson, Of the Second regiment having seized
rlne 10 surprise one OF the enemys scouts himself
surprised by another who sent shot through his
inc Major however, avenged himself this interoper
by shooting him dead.
On the evening OF the oath General Lee arrived with
mis- regiments and two pieces Of cannon. Late on tho
10th General Wise received communication from the
secretary Of War requiring him to report Immediately In
Richmond Having ordered Colonel Hennngsen TO
company him. no left Camp Defiance for that city the
same evening" with Majors Duied and Sanard Captains
Parish and snead, and Lieutenant WISE OF his star.
The position at Camp Defiance when General Wise left
was defended by about 500 men, with eleven pieces OF
cannon (Which in twenty -four hours would be reinforced
10 near 900 mem commanded by General lee in per
son, who has indicated General Wises military judg
ment by determining to try conclusions with the enemy
in the position selected by the latter.
They are doubtless impregnabe, even by force OF
10000 men, ltcan hardly however, be anticipated that
the enemy even though reinforced ascertainod by
5000 men, will venture to attack General Ice with his
present force, after hesitatng to attack General vi
when he had only 700 soldiers If General 'shc nj
fall back II will only be account of demonstra or a
his rear General Floyd was ut Meadow Bluff it'll so
men.
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UNITED arArHs HosrIpAL, /
BEpLoE's ISLAND, Oct. IA, 1851. (
WINTER SOCKS FOR THE soInIEps

10 tho appeal which has been lately made the ladies
Of Connecticut for twenty thousand pairs knit ooen
socks for our soldiers 1t is believed that they will cheer
FULLY respond Mrs Samuel Nichols, Of Greenfield Hill,
Conn., will reoove socks from tho ladies' OF the town Of
Fairfield II is recommended that one In each town
DO tho same that by tho LIST Of November they may be
ready to send on TO the soldiers.
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PRESENTATION TO A LIEUTENANT OF THE
ANDERSON ZOUAVES.

On the 11th inst Lieutenant Edwin p. Davis, OF com.
pany G, Anderson Zouaves stationed the Chain Bridge
and Locust Hill, Va. presented with splendid rife
by his command in token of their appreciation of his
merit as soldier and gentir The usual amount of
speechmakng took place part Of the donors and re-
cpient and the scene il described having been highly
interesting - =
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THE WAY THE REBEL PRISONERS ARE
TREATED.

70 THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
10 the charitable who have kindly met my appeal
made in behalf of hcsck prisoners confined Governors
Island submit tho following correspondence and would
take this opportunity TO state that received and
forwarded to Surgeon Sloan twenty three bundles Of
clothing and with the funds left with have purchased
supplies for the present. consisting tea lemons
barley sago arrowroot and other articles for which
hold receipts from Surgeon Soan in charge OF the hos
pital on Governors Island.
WIN. COXE DUSENBERY, 142 Broadway.
GOVERNORS ISLAND, Oct. 15, 1861.
DEAR SR-l enclose note from DR.. Brown, who has
charge OF the eighty sick prisoners sent to Bedloes
Island, showing their appreciation q the comforts
ceived through you and others. Yours, &C.,
VIZ J. SLOAN.
UNITED SrArHs HosrIDAL,l
BEpLoE's ISLAND, Oct. IA, 1891
Surgeon SLOAN -
sR-The various packages containing gifts for tho sick
prisoners IN the hospital kindly forwarded by you were
received to-day Their coming Ii timely. So kindly
an act is an acceptable episode in this Major Gil
liam. Capt Clements Lieuts Shaw and Briggs Confede-
rate officers who have followed their sick here unite
with me In rendering their kindest thanks the donors
and TO yourself especially for suggesting and aiding the
plan for the relief Of the suffering under my care
am happy that the condition of the sick has great
" improved since they transferred from Castle Will
liam to this hospital. Tho rooms are comfortable Mr..
Blair the steward is intelligent and every effort to
make the men cheerful and contented am &c
WYATT N. BROWN,
Surgeon Seventh Regiment \. CIV.
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ru,. ........,. -. I' VoHNs, N F. OCT. 10, 1861.
York on Saturday last passed Cape Race this afternoon
at three O'clock and both boarded and late com
mercal and news dispatches for Europe placed on board