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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-10

TENNESSEE. Governor in his message
to the Legislature says that Constitutional
amendments are the only remedy for exist.
ing evils, on refusal Of which Tennessee
should maintain her equality in, or inde-
pendence out Of the Union, and he recon-
mends the organization Of the militia and
the purchase Of arma.
ExcnAN1g.--l st. Louis on the 7lh sight
exchange was 4to 8 FER. cent. premium for
bankable funds and currency, but dealers
would not buy for better than per cent.
Hogs sold at IS Is to SO 40.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-10

JACKSON, Jan. 8.
An ordinance for immediate secession was
unanimously agreed on BY the committee Of
Is, and will pass the Convention tomorrow
when 10 secret session.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Liquor DcaisrA. Look H6veI
4 LARGE consignment of very choice Bourbon
~ Whisky; also . choice article OF Brandy, will
DO offered Mt auction this tIhurs1ay) morning, at
10 o'clock, at my sales roam No. Estes House
Sale positive and without reserve, to pay advanced
freight and storage.
ID. Il. HUMPHREYS
Janl0 Auctioncer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-10

Resignaiion OF Lieut.. Cha Pman.
NORFOLK. Jan. 3.
Lieut.. Chapman and Master Mills, Of the
ship Brooklyn, have resigned.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-10

dn MISS 4. KING, Or
..::;; .:s s:::ss: s::.:=:s: I'd I'D 81,
u ETURNS haT thanks to the Ladies' for their
II patronage and hopes to have continuance
Of the same. She has inst received her Fall and
Winter Stock Of French Millinery. Bonnsts,
French and American Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons,
Velvets, Chinills Head drsaes. and embroidering
chinillc, French Corsets, Dress Trimmings, Cloak
Iasscs, French Embroidery, collars and sets Of all
qualities, Kid Gloves, 6auntlets II ell kinds and
different prices, apd super fancy Knit Hoods. A
large lot Of Hoop Skirts end Skirt Supporters on
hand, which will b. sold at cost. sep26dl
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-10

GEO. G. ANDERSON. ALEX. BARCLAY.
IESTABLlSuED In 1851
BANKING HOUSE OF
Geo. e. Anderson r Go.
r HAVE THIS DAY ADMITTED AS A PART
L EER in the Banking Business, ALEX. BARCLAY,
who has besn my Teller for the last six years.
The business will hereafter be conducted under the
firm and style Of
GEO. e. ANDERSON Il CO.
Being one of tho oldest Banking Houses Cir not
the odest) in Iowa, the new firm solicits contn-
uance Of former patronage 80 literally attended
to them.
They will make Collections and remit--less Ex-
changs-on the day Of payment, free Of charge.
Their references arc formerly by the senior
partner, nz:
REFERENCES:
Winslow, Lanier 4 Co., Bankers, New-York.
Park Bank, N. Y.
Edward w. Clark l. Co., PhilAdelphia.
Clapp, Fuller d Browne, bankers, Boston.
Howard Banking Company,
hohmann delpcke, Chicago.
Marine Bank;
Farmers. Deposit Bank, Pittsburgh.
Mechanics Bank, i"
Kramer Rahm, Bankers, I"
Gilmore 4 Brotherton, Bankers, Cincinnati.
A. b. Hunt Co., Bankers, Louisville, Ky.
State Savings Institution, st. Louis, Mo.
keokuk, Jan. I, '53. HEU. e. ANDERSON.
ian 60
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-10

In which We shall oder great inducements. Asose
Of our firm resides In New York, ~- -kall continue
TO receive weekly spPrlic. Throughout ths seasoa.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-17

- The British court is in mour-
ming for the death IF the late Ouch
ess of Kent, mother of Queen Victo-
ria. She died on tie 10th March, in
the 75th year Of hense, having been
born August 18th, 7S6.
The deceased, although mother of
a queen and sister to king, was
never queen herser. Her husband
died before either o. his elder broth
ers, George Nv aud William ",
when his daughter, de present Queen
of England, was bu a few months
old. She was a Princess of the SAKE
Coburg family, of whom one, her
brother Leopold, mrried, first, the
Princess Charlotte, daughter of
George ~ of England and heiress of
the throne, and after her death be-
came King Of Belgium, and married
the daughter of King Louis Philippe
of France. Prince Albert, the nus
band of her daughter, is the son of
her brother, the late reigning Prince
Of SAKE Coburg.
The Duchess was twice married.
Her first husband was the Prince of
Leinengen, or Linange, and the fruits
of the marriage were two children,
one of whom is still living-half sis
ter to Queen Victoria. She is the
Princess Hohenloe, and Il widow.
The other child was son-Prince
c. harles-who succeeded his father
as reigning Prince of Leincngen, and
had been dead about FIVE years. The
Prince Of Lcinengen at this time is
grandson Of the duchess of Kent.
Her name was Marie Louise Vic
toria, and it is from her that the
British Queen derives her very un-
common name of Victoria. She was
baptized with the very uncommon
of Alexandrina Victoria
Elizabeth.
The late Duchess was an amiable,
woman. who went through
a long life without attracting obser-
Walton for any remarkable traits, but,
with great respect for her domestic
habits and kindly disposition
Ptcayune.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-17
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM TEXAS

GALVESTON, April 9.-It is repor-
ted that the United States troops still
remaining in Texas design concentra-
ting at some given point.
The steamers Star of the West and
Empire City, chartered by the Uni
ted States Government to transport
troops from Texas, are still lying off
Indianola.
The Mexicans at Matamoras have
planted cannon pointing towards
Brownsville.
The Legislature has passed bill
dividing the State into six Congress
sional Districts also, a bill to issue
bonds for IL million dollars, to be Sc
cured by special tax.
Owing to an interruption in the
working Of the telegraph lines, east
and West, we are unable to obtain
intelligence tonight. Delta.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-17

The CoNFEDirE STATES ARMY.
One of the edits ofthe New YoSlx
Day Book, writ from Charleston,
S. c., speaks in ! following terms of
the men who 10 enlisted in the
Confederate Sta Army;
The recruits { the regular army
of the Southei Confederacy are
generally n mucIetter class Of men
than those herettre enlisted for the
army in Northei cities. At Mont
gomery l saw a ,npany of recruits
embarking on th,iver boat for Fort
Morgan, in Mob Bay. The men
We're mostly froh'ennessec. They
were stalwart hasome fellows, and
had Intelligent fas. The farm hands
drovers, and fatbtmen OF the inte-
rior are always rea to enter the army
when there is p.pcct of stirring
times. With six Inths' drilling, they
will make the besfghting material
in the world.
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q j i . q q
To our Friends.

We placed in the different boxes
at the Post Office, the first number of
the Ners, with the request that those
ofour citizens who desired patronizing
us, should retain the number, there
by signifying their assent. Since
doing this, we understand that
there is misunderstanding about it,
we therefore ask Of all who wish to
subscribe to our paper, to give their
names to the carrier, to-day. He
will leave a copy at the different es-
Establishments, and on his return, will
call, at such places as the paper was
left. Be kind enough to give him
particulars. Give name and locality,
and state whether the paper is to be
delivered, or left at the Post Office.
Persons subscribing, can get copy
of the first number if desired.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-17

During the reign of Catharine II of
Russia, an ingenious Russian peasant
named Kalubin, constructed a musi-
cal watch to perform single chant.
The machine was about the size of an
egg, within which was a representa-
ton of the tomb of our Saviror. with
the Roman sentinels on watch. On
lightly pressing a spring, the stone
would be rolled from the tomb, the
sentinels would fall down, the angels
appear, the holy women enter the Sc
pulchre, and the same chant which is
sung on Easter Eve be accurately per-
formed.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-17
Latest from Charleston.
OFFICERS QUARTERS AT
FORT SUMTER ON FIRE.
SIX VESSELS OFF THE HARBoR.

CHARLESTON, April Is A. Mia
jor Anderson is firing at long inter-
walls. Our batteries are firing steadi-
ly and effectively.
The officers quartes at Fort Sum-
ter are on fire and the roof is falling
to pieces.
Six vessels of war are in sight of
the signals.
Var Tcssczs e6' Charleston.
CHARLESTON, April, IL, p. Mt
is reported that three vessels of war
are lying in the offing Of Charleston
harbor.
The storm and the foughness of
the sea, make all attempts at rein
forcemcnt impracticable.
Change Of Feeling IN Ieras.
New YORK, April 13.-Dispatches
from Col. Waite, commander Of the
Texas forces, say there is strong
Union feeling growing in Texas
Ex-Gov. Houston predicts a return of
the secessionists.
Pennsylvania Var Bill.
HARRISBURG. April 13.-Brth
branches ofthe Pennsylvania legiSla-
ture have passed the bill appropria
ting S5,0OO,000 TO arm and equip the
militia Of the State. The bill having
since received the signature of the
Gouernor has become law.
!S<camboats Passing.
VJcKsBuRG, April 13-The steam
n Dina passed down at 10 A. NJ, the
James Woods at 6, and the l.. NJ. Ken
,ett at 10 PM. yesterday. The Cam
bon at 3, the Howard and John War
Ter at 8, O'Clock this morning.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-17

We clip the following from the local
column Of the Delta, Of the l2thinst :
THREE VESSELS OF WAR IN OUR
HARBoR.-Last night we learned from
a merchant, a reliable gentleman, con-
nected with the naval or ship stores,
trade in this city, that he had receiv-
ed from Washington City a letter, da-
ted the 9th inst, and coming from a
person of position and correct infor-
nation, that three war vessels, two
of light draft, were ordered by Lin
coins Secretary of the Navy to the
mouth of this river, the light draft
ones to come up the harbor and the
heavy one (the Powhatan) to remain
below the bar.
This merchants correspondent sta
ted that these vessels were to aid in
collecting therevenues - at this port.
Yet the apologists will say, like their
friend, "no body's hurt. Well, we
will see when.
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% Postmasters are requested to
act as agents .tor tile Ne'cs, and re-
tain tcn per cent from amount f0rWarded.
Attention Volunteers.

Capt. w. r. Shivers, of the Caddo
Rifles, has received. an order from
Governor Moore for his company, and
Capt. Shivers has forwarded letters to
the Lieutenants and Orderly Sergeant
for recruiting 100 men, to leave on
Wednesday or Thursday, 18th or
18th inst, for the term of IL months,
unless sooner discharged.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-17

New ORLEANS IS DEFENDED
Yesterday his Honor Mayor Monroe
called upon his Excellency Governor
Moore, and pointed out the importance
Of this city being properly protected
against the invasion of foe. The
Governor admitted the importance,
and stated that all necessary orders
for heavy ordnance, columbiads, etc,
to be Immediately sent to the forts,
and to have every force justifable
brought to bear for the defense of our
harbor had been given. Here we
must mention that all the Artillery
forces in the State are prudently re-
served for this object, while some of
the Light Infantry have already gone.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-17
A NORTHERN VIEW OF OUR LOAN.
Hon, ,,,loA ,,,o l,on,. from tho South


From what we hear from the South
and from the confident tone of the
Southern Press, it is safe to assume
that the five million loan called for by
the Southern Confederacy will not on
ly be taken with promptitude, but
nearly if not quite, at par. In this
particular it will be in strong contrast
with the eight millions called for by
Secretary Chase, which, from present
indications, is not likely to command
over 90. One fact alone, which comes
to us from source entitled to crcdence
shows the confidence that Southern
capitalists and business men repose in
the Government. 1t is that every con-
tractor who has furnished or underta-
ken to furnish the Southern Confed-
eracy with any considerable quantity
of supplies, has agreed to receive a
large per centage-in many instances
fifty per cent, Of his pay in their Gov
eminent securities; Indeed, one gen
tleman who has large claim against
the Government, which has been au-
dited, and for which he can at any mo-
ment draw the money, declines to do
so, preferring to wait and take the
whole amount in bonds. We doubt
not it will be found, when the time
comes, that large numbers Of patriotic
and wealthy persons are ready and
DESTROYS of attesting their confidence
in and satisfaction with the new Gov
eminent, by subscribing largely to
this, its first call for pecuniary aid, and
that they will have the qualification of
being able to say to the people of the
Old World: Our contederacv, so much
divided by the fanatics who have fore
ed us into secession, possesses, in a
far higher degree, the confidence Of
the people who compose it than is re-
posed in the Government of the Uni
ted States; ifproof be wanted, look
at the loans-ours taken at par, or
nearly par; yours at discount of ten
or twelve per cent. Republican journ-
ais and politicians may write sneering-
ly of it, and the London Times may
turn up its nose and talk of the impos-
sibility of raising five millions by a
people who are "plcdged to repudia-
ion" Granted that President Davis
$ "thc apostle OF repudiation," and
hat the holders of Mississippi bonds
nave reason to remember his celcbra-
ed speech, delivered within the legis-
alive hall built by British money, in
which he ridiculed the crocodile
ears - Of the "dupes who had ven
ured to petition for payment of their
laims." This will not the less deter ,
southern men from coming forward to
upport Government founded by ,
and believed to be imper-
lively demanded to protect them from
he detestable principles and aggres- t
i've action Of the party which has ac- ,
identally found its way to power. 5
n. Y. Times.
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They are Gone.

Yesterday morning that gallant
company the Caddo Greys, took their
departure, on the steamer Louis
Dor, to do battle, if requisite in the
glorious cause of Southern Indepen-
dence. The levee was crowded with
ladies, gentlemen, and children, anx-
ious to have another look at the
brave defenders Of our rights. AS
the boat left the shore, the band of
the Caddo Rifles struck up a very
appropriate tune, ''The girl / left be-
hind me-" and the cannon was made
to belch forth its laundering sound.
Then there was waving of handker-
chiefs by the fair and patriotic ladies,
who We're present to bid adieu and
cheer on their journey, some loved
some in the company. Many bold
heart trembled while grasping the
hand of fair friend, and the crys-
tai tears could be seen tracing their
course down the smiling faces of ma
ny; they may never see each others
countenances again, but looks
will always be fresh to the memory
of the dear ones left behind. We
hope to God they will all return safe.
The scene presented, to a reflective
mind, was one of much import, and
truly offecting. This is brought up
Oh us for our foolish love of the Union
we have always been too confiding,
md patient, and now that we insist
lpon having our rights, we are trea-
ed with contempt instead of friend
ship; the northern fanatics would
rample us under their heel, but find
NC that we have as noble blood in
,ur veins, as our foretathers, and that
We will not succomb to Black Repub-
lean rule, they rave, and in their
madness, will throw our country into
ivil war, if not checked.
They may out number us. but
hey have no Drawer men in their
anks than are to be found in the
that compose the army Of
he Southern Confederacy, and should
hey dare venture upon our soil, we
ope that they will be taught a les
on, near to be forgotten.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-17

See the advertisement of Mr.. Ed
mund M. Ivens, of No. SIS St. Charles
street, New Orleans, who keeps con-
stantly on hand articles of every de-
scription manufactured at the Trede.
gar Iron Works, Richmrnd Va.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-17

ESCAPE OLA MWERE.-The Api-
lachicola Times Ms that james
who W convicted of the
murder Of his wifcs the spring term
Of 1853, and afterw'ds tried and SEN
fenced to be hangc made his escape
from Jail Tuesda O'Connor was
closely confined an heavy ironed t"
the floor Of his cell,everthcless with
the aid OF Il knife D succeeded in
cutting the two Dol which secured
his irons. This beg accomplished,
the bolt of tie locisf his cell door
was next forced aside and his
escape was easily gscted.
In the cell was fnd note, writ
ten by OSonror, ctifying that he
had received no asstance from any
one-that he had etcted his escape
by the use Of knit he found in Il
chink in the walls o his cell.
This convict mae similar esq
cape last August, al after being at
large two months, r urned to the Jail
and asked to be agn placed in his
old quarters.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-17

Two men We're arrested in Calves
ton on the 9TH inst, on board the
steamer from Berwick, for having i'll
their possession, and attempting to
pass, counterfeit ten dollar bills of
the Citizens Bank, New Orleans.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-17

The Caddo Rifles intend leaving
to day or to morrow, in obedience to
an order received from the Governor
They are endeavoring to get more re-
cults and may delay their departure on
this account.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-17

Mr.. John Brown an old and wor-
thy citizen of Galveston, was killed
last Saturday afternoon. by the up
setting of a buggy.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-17

Should our carrier overlook any of
our subscribers, they will please leave
notice to that effect ut our office, Cor
ner of Texas and Spring street, over
BaerS store.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-17

Col. w. Il. Austin, of Galveston,
has been appointed Marshal of the
Confederate States for Texas.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-17
Will the COnfederacy seize WASH
ingtOn.
Correspondence Of the n. 7. Tribune
BALTIMORE, April 3, 1861.

Ian A-'OAs~' - IAAA - awe
A painful suspicion has seized on
the public mind in Washington, and
has extended to Baltimore in some
degree, that the occupation of the
federal capital is actual y entertained
by jeff. Davis, who is all supreme
in his military power. The ques-
ton is asked, what is that arch-trai-
tor, Ben. McCulloch, doing in Virgin
ia at this juncture Why has so
much pains been taken to create a
secession sentiment along the line of
railway from Wilmington in North
Carolina, to Alexandria in Virginia
Why are the rebels so eager for the
Virginia Convention to precipitate
an ordinance Of secession upon the
people Of that State? What does the
recent belli gerent card Of II. A. Wise
& Co. to the men of their kidney in
the eastern counties ofVirginia mean!
Why are the Richmond Wing, the
Lexington Valley Star, and other
Virginia Union newspapers bought
up and made to fly the secession flag ?
The answer to these and hundred
other kindred questions, is, that the
invasion and seizure of Washington
by the rebel Government is serious
ly contemplated, and what is worse,
is actually practicable. They say
that nothing is easier for jeff. Davis
than to land 5000 troops at Wash
ington, and to make them the herald
of their own arrival by the seizure of
the telegraph and railroads, and by |
the sympathies Of the sections through |
which they run.
The public alarm is not for moth
ing in my judgement. 1t is increas-
ed by the withdrawal of any portion
of the federal troops at the capital,
for people, neither there nor here,
have any too great confidence in the
militia in such an emergency. But
let jeff. Davis's bugles sound, and
hosts of men in Washington and Bal
timore, who are now giving istless
obedience to the Federal Government,
would soon rally to the rebel flag.
Nothing short Of the continued pre-
sence in Washington Of an adequate
force will quiet apprehensions.
The army correspondent Of the Gal
weston News. writing on the 9th
March, from Fort Brown, says the
Texan troops stationed there were
preparing for active duty. The news
had got abroad that body Of 1000
Mexican soldiers was concentrating in |
the State of Tamaulipas, with hostile
designs toward the Texan frontier.
Cannon bearing on Brownsville had
been placed in battery at Matamoras.
The Texans were determined, at the
slightest hostile move on the part Of
t!le Mexicans. to seize on Matamoras
and hold it.
A small party of Indians were re-
ported in the vicinity Of Weatherford
Parker county, on the 21st ult.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-17

Persons DESTROYS of sending their
friends the News, can get them at our
Office done up in wrappers at five
cents per copy.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-17

By request, we republish the names
of the officers and privates of the Cad
do Greys.
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The River.

We report rise of four inches in
the past twenty four hours;
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IMPORTAN NEWS.

Fl. Sum p te T 81 T r e n dered
NO ONE IURT!!
Special Dispatch t the Delta.
CHARLESTON, April ID.
Fort Sumter wa surrendered at
halfpast / o'clock t-day to the Con-
tederate forces.
No one received ay injury.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-17

Personal articles will not be published,
either as communications or advertisements.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-03-06

In ono compartment of the cage, in which
the animals perform at the menagerie in
Philadelphia, is a huge tawny Asiatic lion.
His roommate is a black female tiger. The
tiger is small compared to the regal lion, but
is highly valued as a geological curiosity, and
is the only specimen of the black tiger in
this country. She was purchased by Mr..
Van Amburgh, some two years ago, and has
lived with the lion ever since. The attach
ment between the two is something remark
able. When other animals are in the same
cage, and any atIront is offered to the little
tiger, she runs under the belly of the lion,
and woe be to any animal that dares to APP
proach her. No matter how hungry the lion
may be, he never touches his share of their
daily meat, until his little chum has selected
her share, and even his own he never entire
" consumes, until certain that she has had
enough. All the animals are fat as moes,
But this black tiger is aldermanic in her pro-
portions, and no remedy exists for the mat
ter. She has been twice removed from the
lion, but until she was returned, the gencr-
GUS beast would take neither food nor rest,
while the frantic manner in which he dashed
at the bars was a sufficient warning that a
further detention of the tiger would be dan
gerous matter. Should his mate die, the lion
would probably pine to death. Once when
she was taken away, lioness was substtu-
ted. The lion instantly fell upon her, and
at single bite broke her spine, and crushed
some Of her ribs. Careful nursing saved her
life, and she is still living, but with her hind
er parts immovably parayzed.