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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-24

most rapid descent of the Government into
the slough of utter debasement and inn
becility, are connected, historically, with
the Fugitive Slave Law, the Nebraska bill,
and the bred Scott deeisieh-a hideous
triple monstrosity, forced into being for
the sake of saving the country. Now
look at she country These filthy abor-
tons Of politics prostituted to the Molech
of slavery were parts of a grand scheme
for saving the Union. Look at the Uni
on, They were declared to be Constitu-
tienal, and, therefore, binding upon all
the people and it was represented every
where that the peace and prosperity of the
country depended upon adhering strictly
to the Constitution, and abiding by all
Constitutional laws and obligations. But,
it seems, these celebrated peace measures,
alleged to be Constitutional, have utterly
failed to preserve the peace. The Gov
ernment, proceeding according to these
measures, brought itself to the verge Of
ruin and, instead of peace, we have a
most fearful war The mighty lesson
from these facts is, that unjust and in
human laws tend directly to work the des.
truction of Government and nation
The enactment of such laws is sowing to
the wind and the enforcement of them,
the bringing on of the whirlwind The
only hope for the Government and nation
is, in righteousness and Justice. ~
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-24
Condition Of the Rebels.

Point OF Rocks. Nd, Dec. %
Eight 0 clock, p. M. Everything all
right on the upper Potomac. Jackson has
retired to Leesburg with his entire force.
having fuiled in everything, even to pro-
cure his salt The rebel battery opposite
Col. Geary 'scamp atsoretired to Leesburg
lmpatienee and discomfort are rampant
among the rebels. They have 1900 guns
in Virginia
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-24
FIRE IN NEW york.
New York, Dec.

A fire broke out at o'clock, yesterday
morning, in}the extensive drug store Of
Hegeman h. Co, No. l6l Broadway
The building and contents were destroyed.
Mcssrs. III. d, Go. occupied the store and
basement Loss between $4,000 and
S50, 000--insured The building is inscr-
ed for its full value-S2U ,UO0-and be.
longs to the widow of the late Geo. Long
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w ashington, Dec. -.

Owing to an important typographical
error, il becomes necessary 10 say that the
recent report Of the Select Committee on
Government contracts was upprovc+t OF by
representative FELTON,, one of the Commit
tee, with the exception OF that paragraph
referring to the Military Department Of
the West.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-24

"ONLY MATING Curtis, in his
Lounger, in speaking of Napoleon, says
that che knew when to wait as we'll as to
move At Austerlitz, Soull and the 9TH
or Generals begged him to advance
Stop" replied Napoleon, "neyer move
when your enemy is destroying himself. =
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-24

Special Dispatch to Chicago Tribune. ]
Cairo, Dee %.
Two scouts who left here some time
since, have returned from Kentucky and
report that the rebels have placed batter
les OF ritied cannon along on the Tonnes
see river To sink our guHboat .CoHestoga,
which makes occasional trips up there.--
Also that large contrahand trade il be-
Ing carried on FROM Illinois with the reh-
els via Caye-in-Rock, on the Ohio river.
Also, that ten thousand picked men from
Virginia are To reinforce Columbus by
Christmas
The rebels show great activity in en-
larging their wotks. They are forlifyiBg
at Sykeston, Mo, sixteen miles from
Charleston.
The weather here is very cold.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-24

Franfort Cor. Cincinnati Gazette
When Gen. Shoepn came to this coun-
try he was without means. Nothing bet
ter offering, he asked for and procured
situation as porter in one Of the New York
City hotels; and nnnny Tad y who reaas
the Gazette this morning has had her
trunk carried up and down stairs by the
present Brigadier General, whose second
victory We are hourly exp citing the wires
to flash over the country. After time
he went to Washington, where he con-
tipued as porter in one Of the hotels, till
/ his unvarylng politeness brought him IN
der the notice of Mr. Holt. Pleased
with his appearance. and determined to
see whether he would rise If he had q
chance, Mr.. Holt gave him a situation in
the Patent Office. At first his duties
were very Misunderstanding bundles, ar
ranging noodles, land the like; hut he was
gradually tried on more important labors.
and it was still found that whatever he
did was well done. A position was then
arranged for him more suitable to his
newly discovered abilities.
Mr. Holt continued to take great inter
est in him and missed no opportunity for
promoting his advancement. When he
was transferred to the War Department,
he took Shoepff with him. An impor-
tant survey in Virginia Glanced to be
needed. and Shocpf was intrusted with
it, This brought him under the eye 81
Gen. Scott. and his military education
aud requirements were for the first time
/. brought to light. Thenceforwaad his
rise was certain.
He continued to be employed on i'm
{ portant bushes in the War Department
till educated officers for the volunteers be
gan to be demanded, when the New Yorl
hotel porter was appointed Brigade,
, General. and sent to protect the State o
his benefactor from invasion. Mr.. Hol
{ has already the proud satisfaction o
knowing that the man be took from hote
drudgery in Washington, won Wild Cat
let us hope it may speedily be added tina
, the same leader has held Somerset.
: How the War Pays its Own Expense
BY the arrival of the steamer Iiiinoi
at Fortress Monroe we have adyices fron
Port Royal to the 1lth. Affairs there ap
pear in the best possible condition, Al
the islands about Port Royal have bee
seized and are now held by the Unto
troops. and the cotton upon these island
: is being picked by the contrabsnds undo
! the direction of our officers. About tw
: million dollars worth Of cotton has al
ready been secured and this sum will a
!. most pay the expenses of the expedition
IN. Y Herald. -
! pWA lady who, though in the autuin
{ eff life , had lost aif dreams Of it's spring
: said to Douglas Jerrold: "Lcannot IN
+ agine what makes my hair so gray;
7 sometimes fancy it is in the essence /
: rosemary with which my maid brushes !
e What do you think = Il should ralhe
. be afraid, madame, said the distinguish
ed dramatist, dryly, THAT it is the essenc
Of time
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-24

QricK TEalpLREp.--A servant girl,
on leaving her place, was asked BY ter
master as to her reason for leaving mis-
tress is SO quick tempered that ] cannot
live with her .tWell," said the gen,le-
tttrtt, A tott kkrfUw tt IT. ITO st1--ttr-r begun
than il i. ever, . ! es, sir, aud no soon
er ever than begun again.
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DROSPEClUS
OF TIE
~ { n YDRK In &C r.
ToH 1RRo

The Ledger has been more prosperops-has made
mese NONE. during the rast TIVE I've mnii hsihhn any
other pepper, daily or weekly, published ~ New York
any otht city Ia this country. Tire great reason
VIII, the Ledger has been much more suectsaial
than any or all other papers IL that We base not hesi
ated TO spend money resis in securing The eeeof
al the great aud popular writer's of thc cauniry.-
While other papers baye bseh epmrslied ~ econo-
mizt-to cut down he sze Of their shees, and print
poor quality OF TAper-we have on the other
hand heen enabled To keep NJ 10 the highest palnt Of
excel ence In every re.leet ay II Of
all the improvements ann novelties wheh wuuidtend
totho entertainment and grattteaiipHrt rpaeers.
No have naver offered any bamhug premiums 10 Sc
cure subscribers, for the reason that have pre-.
fered 10 put aERIr Tor PREMIUM, into paper itself
and In thai way give teader than the worth
OF his money Besides, nine eai OF every ter papers
that have offered premiums have bean swindling
Germs. aud every paper that has ANYTHING with
that sort OF thing is sure 10 die. They not
dueted Oh sound business principles.
The following are the nsmes Of some u leading,
contributors ioF then year-is62. What other pa.
per prxSentcd such array distnguis he'd and
popular names
non. Edward Everett, Rev. John s. G. Abbott
WIN. Cullen bryant, a. Oakley Hail, IoLn G.. SAKE,
Geo. r Merrlsan, y y. Willis, Geo H. Prentice,
ssiyanus Obj, r.. Eatts0G Bennett, VIM koss al
lace T. s. afthuf r. Hamilton Myefs, Col Waiter
u. Dunlap, Mfe. Sg0arncs Mrs. soaihHorsh, Fanny
Fern, Anna Cora Richie. Alice Cary, Mary Forrest
Miss y. A. Dapus, Mary Stanley Gibson, and many
eergFiaeB, professors In colleges. statesmen, and
ether eminent writers residing IN d,iefcnt parts OF The
Union.
oar corps of contributors for the coming year will
be large, aud embrace such variety Of eminent
talent, thai every department OF literature ~ re
eeive the attention one eonpeteu to do 1t am
pie and special justice. In fact our Contributors Will
week TO week much more matter than
can pnss bly, kothat we shall always have fresh
and uperahundan. supply from which 10 select The
VERY HIST,
Tie .y,lgers great success Is owing 10 the fact that
4 spare Expense IN getting up the BEST FAMILY
/ PAPER--a paper OF high moral tone. The exalted
reputation Of itsconrituors the practical and inva
rAbl pure and healthy character If ali articles the
care witch Il that mol even one Offensive word
shalt appear its columns and ta- sapesiorityo OF
it, Tales and Sketches have ra,nedfor the New York
Ledger position that literary pnper has be-
/ fore he'd.
"A this Ii the OF the year WHOM Postmasters
and others are the habit Of forming clubs direct
4 tbsjr parteular attention 10
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-24

The WEEKLY GATE CITY IL pub
ltshed every Monday at this Once, -
ONE OF the oldest papers In lows. and
has . very widely extended eirc ulstion
throughout the Des Moines Valley, North
Missouri, and Western Illinois.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-24

Attempt 10 Recover COntraband.
Several days ago, a negro boy belonging
TO DIR. II. Il. Smith, who resides on Fifth
street near Chestnut, ran away from his
master and subsequently it was ascer.
tanned that he had taken up his quarters
at Benton Barracks. DR.. Smith acquaint-
ed Chief of Police Couzins with the facts
and the latter on Wednesday detailed two
officers to arrest the negro, he having full
power to do so under the law passed by
the last Legislature establishing the Met.
fepolitan Police The two officers pro.
ceeded TO the barracks and found the me-
gro acting as cook in the LIST Iowa cavalry
regiment, Col Titz Henry Warren. The
police officere endeavored to find the regi-
mental officers, but failing in so doing,
made known their errand 10 two or three
company officers, all oil whom treated
them courteously, with the exception Of
one lieutenant, who clustered considera-
bly,, and in bullying manner declared he
would have nothing TO do with the mat
ter The facts were also laid before
Gen. Strong, and he and his Adjutant
(Mckenny) we're disposed to afford every
facility TO the police officers, although Gen
Strong had some doubt how to act in the
premises, inasmuch as the negro had re-
ported that his master was secessionist,
and he (Stroug) was acting as asubordi-
nate uuder Gen. Curtis.
Tie police officers assured Gen. Strong
that Dr. Smith, to whom the negro be-
longed, was loyal citizen, and upon this
representation permission was given To
the officers to take the negro, with the un-
derstanding that he would be brought to
town for safe keeping, and that in the
meantime the facts would he laid before
Gen'l Curtis.
The policemen then arrested the negro
Before they had fairly left the barracks,
the lieutenant aforesaid, at the head oil
about 90 men, came suddenly upon them,
surrounded them and attempted to rescue
the negro. The officers held on to him
stoutly, however, and strenuously resisted
the efforts Of the soldiers Meantime an
appeal for aid had been made to Genera
Strong by the police officers. Aid was
quickly granted, and the soldiers who had
attempted to rescue the negro were coru-
! PEELED to dispense. The negro was then
brought into town and Adlutant MeKen-
ny was also sent forward to lay the facts
before Gen. Curtis This latter was nc
sooner done than the officers were ordered
to take the negro back to the Barracks
He was placed in the guard house and tho
officers returned to the city, it being in
ferred that proof positive was required o
DIR. Smiths loyalty. The latter accord
ingly obtained the written endorsement O
Adj i Gem kelton, Capt Leighton, ant
other influential parties, and yesterday
morning, armed with these loyal vouchers
the officers proceeded 10 the Barracks. Or
arriving thee, however, they were IN.
formed that the negro had escaped durin,
the light, and gone, none knew whittier
i fist. Louis Repub
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EFT The people elamor SO loudly for
the adoption OF a manly policy that no
man in Congress can be ignorant OF their
wishes. They bear all the burthens Of
the war patrlotieally, and without muir
muir Yet there is no corresponding
spirit manifested by the Representatives.
We talk Of revenue and we are pointed to
loan. We ask for provision Tor the flu
ture and we are pointed TO more loans
We speak Of the magnitude of the con-
test and the immense sums necessary To
defray the cost. and we ere pointed to
loans, loans, loans. We lose battle upon
battle, and We fancy that eixtravogance
Of outlay restores our reputation. We
waste long and weary months in prepare
tons which seem to have no purpose,
| and when VIC ask What is to be the result,
we are only answered bypointing to the
facility with Which We are raising loans.
When the banks are asked for a fresh Fifty
millions, they demand some practical pol
icy, and are hoethed TO sleep with empty
promises When the NE wspapers urge
ctivity in the fir!d or practical legisla-
ton in Congress. they are told that their
day OF influence has passed. All this may
be very sagacious. profoundly wise, re-
markably shrewd, immensely smart. We
may BE- going 10 do great may fine
things. but--we don't see it.--tPhila
North American.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-24
Official Report of Col. W. A. Taliaferro

HEAD-QUARTRRs FIFTH BalGADE,,
 Army oi North West, Camp at Greenbrier River, October f. l86l.
 To Gen. II. R. JACKSON,
 Commanding Monterey Line:
 GENERAL: l have the honor, in obedience to your ord s-, to make a report of tls operations of the troops under my immediate command, in the action between your forces and the ene- my yesterday:
 According to your instructions, my com nand consisting of the 23d and filth rea iments and battalion of inc 25th Virginia regiment, supported by shumakers and Rices light bal terIcs, occupied the center of your line of de- fence. As soon az 1t be one manifest that tho enemy were approaching i'll iorce ordered the infantry to occupy the lIne of trenches defend ing the front . proach, and the artillery to be | placed in posi.ion to command the turnpike and meadow on the left and front of our DO, sition.
 After gallant resistance, by our picket guard, reinforced by detachment beaded by Col. Johnson, who maintained an extraordinary struggle with an overwhelming force of the cue my; their troops n great numbers were seen to debouch from the turnpike, and from across the river fiat, whilst heavy column was seen to occupy the hills on the right o! the road. Very soon after this their batteries were established in the meadow and on the road, and opened upon our position qua poured, without intermi- milton, a storm of shot and shell for four hours and quarter upon It.
 Our batteries replied with remarkable spirit and determination, and with telling effect as soon as the enemy approached within range o our pieces The Infantry of the enemy fell back just without range and made an effort tC turn our left flank, but could soon be seen re crossing the rtver and concentrating upon the 1 left of thelr lines.
 Leaving supporting force with their artil- lery, they formed on the slope of the hills over looking the road and evidently made all these dispositions and preparations either for attack ing our centre, by seeking the shelter of the wooded hills until they could approach our ! front at the nearest point of the range wner | they would cross the river and attack our front or otherwise continuing along the right bank tt ! attempt to turn our right flank.
 Advancing t" 8 point opposite the centre 0 my position, their column halted, being m-n aced by the troops of your right wing, ane marched down the hillside to the meadow, fo the purpose of attempting the assault upon ou works. Here they opened, preparatory to al assault, fire upon us with their large rang muskets; but our artillery being directed upo. them with terrible effect at this moment, the were thrown into confusion, and, notwilhstand ing the efforts of their otiicers-whose words o command and entreaies could be distInct beard-they could not be reformed; and afte some time being spent Tn the effort to brin! | them to the charge, they fell back to the hilis and. under such cover as they afforded from ou artillery, which played upon them during tn
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-24

mention those of Capt. Shumaker, who was wounded at h:s battery, to whom have already had repeated occasion to refer; of Capt Wm. H. Rice, of whom Capt. Shumaker speaks in in the following empharic language: He had been working his pelce beantuliy Tor two hours and too much praise cannot be given hun, for the deliberate manner with which he loaded and fired hs piece, loading and firing by detail for an hour in the midst of storm Of shot and shell from the enemy until he was stricken to the earth severely wounded of Captain Desher. who directed a rapid fre with marked effect and of Sergeant Graves. who fell morally wounded in the cool and gallant discharge of his duty. Peculiarly distinguished among the advance guard. where all were distinguished, must be recorded the name of Lieutenant Gibson of the 3d Arkan>aS regiment, the officer in immediate command; of private Sayton. of the 3d Virginia regiment, who was severely wounded and of private J. W. Brown, of company F., lst Georgia regl- ment who, upon hearing the order 10 iall back, exclaimed, 1 will give them one more shot. be- fore 1 leave" and, while ramming down his 2Oth cartridge, fell deal at his post. Nor can omit the mention, in this connection, of Lieut. Col. Barton, who in the absence of engineer stall officers designed and was in active prosecution of the works to which we are so much indebted for the defense of our position, and who has shown himself at all times prompt to render cheerful and efficient service. It is hardly ne- cessary 10 add that Col. Taliaie1r', whose marked coolness and energy could not fail to inspire his men, and Col. Rust, in command of the left wing, from which the enemy was first repelled, discharged their responsible duty successfully and well.
 Finally, my own thanks are especially due to IL |, n Humphries, c. $. A. for the gallant and eff cient manner in which they responded to the peculiar and exposing calls made upon 1hem.- It is but justice to add that Cadet Henry Jack son, C. S. A., drew notice to himself by his gal lantry under fire.
 I have the honor to enclose herewith list of casualties.
 an, sir, very respectfully.
 Your obedient servant,
 HENRY R. JACKSON,
 BrSadier General Commanding.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-24
lieve tlis story.

<THE DIFFERENT DkUM.BEATs AND WHAT THEY MEAN.-Ihe Rereiile is the signal for the to rise, and for the sentinel to leave of cha. lenging.
 The Troop is to sound or beat at-o'cloc in he morning, for the purpose of assembling the men for duty and inspection at guard mount ing.
 The Retreat is to sound or beat at sunset, for he purpose of warning the officers and men for luty and for reading the orders of the day.
 The TutfOO is to beat at-o clock in the even. ing which soldier Is to be out of his tent after 'rqaarters, unles, by special leave.
 PytS upo~ C trencAer, the signal for breakfast Is to sound or beat at-ocloct in the morning.
 Roast Bset. the signal for dinner, is to sound or beat at-oclock; at other times 1t is the sig nal to draw provisions.
 The Suryeon's CaU IS to sound or beat at o'clock when the slck able to go out. will be con ducted to the hospital by the first sergeans of companies. who will hand tr the surgeon re- port of all the sick in the company other than m hospital The patients who cannot at,eai at he di>pensary, will be immediai ely after visited nv he surgeon.
 The Gcural is to beat only when the wh ,le army Is to march, and IS the signal to strike the tents and prepare for the march.
 The Assembly Is the signal to form by compa. ny.
 T5 ae Color is the signal to form by battal ion.
 The Long Roll is the signal for getting under arms in case of alarm or the sudden apptoath of the enemy.
 The Psr{cy is to desire conference with the enemy.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-24
From the Ma hve Tournal O. Me Ii inc and Surgery. Arsenic as S b ititute for Quinine in \ E'hVAr.
MARIETTA. GA, April 30. 1861.

MARRIhTrA. GA, April 30. 1861.
 To PAUL F. EVE, NJ. D. Nashville, Tenn.
 My DEAR SIE:-Io ou ask if there is any pe- cuiarlry in my mode of giving arsenic. ail swer, that if any, 1t is in expecrilig more from the drug within a given time, and hence admin isteirng 1t in certain quantities larger than most persons would consider safe
 In cases of qnar;4u fever tin which used 1t with admirable reS,lts) l learned to exp ct that ii would keep off the paroxysm II twp days oi medication had been enjoyed. Thus: if a man came to me on Tuesday. having had parux vsm on Monday, and expected another one on Thursday, at first gave him arsanic ia moa.r- ate dose. for two days (Tut-day and Wrdnes dav). and large dose of quiine to be taken on Thursday t, wari off inc paroxysm. Bu afier while found that by p.~hing lhe arsenic on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thur,dlv mp to the hour of the ptroxysn, this par 'xysm wonld not occur NJ, plan 10 give ten doses (ri practcah!e). four on the first dty. four on the second aud two onsihe expecfe paroXysm day. ThA patient would n'ermit the medicine for thrtv-six hours and begin again 10 use 1t. II rh> second parnxvsm tailed tn appear, h. omit t-d fprt weight hours. and Ihen ag ln IFS imea the m4dcine, thou th iu Gi.nini ,hti doses.
 To avoid accidents, l gave Fowlers solution in pills. 1 made the solution twelve times a. s.roag as the rfh ina i contained therefore | f0rf !. gH grains 10 the u ounce lnsteaf Q | fu'. This sr,ng solution incorporated With | fl ,ur, and gave ir m pnr-s Xth 70 one f'ur n o grain (nf ars .nions acid) af dose ar 'lne, i da ly. Tn Is, in the first forty tlght hour. 2 i've if m one and half to two an a af gram; l in ten doses then an intermi>son or tahr'y SIX honrs followed. Then fion one aud half [, two and half grains in ten doses ag,ln. b.liere that I can say with tru'h that l me with no accident in carving ont this plan O.: casonaly gave half grain doses of opium witt