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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
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We take pleasure in saying that the Lamar Fire
Insurance Company, OF New York, through their
Agent, William L. Wood It Ksokuk, Iowa. has
promptly and without delay paid AZ to our fall
covered ty their Policy of Insurance caused by the
burning OF our store In this place.
We cheerfully recommend tae Lamar Fire In
suranee Company 10 al those who seek safety and
fair dealing in insurance, and prompt payment in
case of loss.
And We emph aiically recommend their Agent,
VIM. i. w God, Of Ksokuk, Iowa, ~ correct and
prompt business man. lie cheerf ully gave US oil
necessary aid in making up our PROOF OF LOSS
Persons wishing to transact business with man OF
they call upon Mr.. w m. L. Wood.
BATRMAN BRO.
Lawrence, lows, April 5, 1851.
The above Card appeared in the Daily Gate City
Of the 9Th inAf.-FAr lsAr NJ misappsshsnsien Il 10
desirable that some facts should be published CON-
nectcd with this settlement In order that our cit
iIens may determine whether such m example 10
worthy Of imitation.
IL 10 understood that W. L. Wood adiusted this
loss and admitted the claim 10 be $1,000 then In
tied to 80 days to pay the loss, bat Il BAtsman 1
Bro would allow deduction Of per cent. from
their claim it should be promptly paid. At the
same time Dir. Wood represented 10 Datemsn
Bro that the President Of the Lamar Insuranos
Company would be here In few weeks, and IL the
claim was not settled before, the Pref ident mioAf
ssrerfats fAGf the so,e broken eprn, tAe Goods
stolen aa1 the store sef On Arc; SAieh circumstances
frus,l wosld impair the claim. BatemAn : Bro
were indebted to merchants here 10 about the
amount OF this claim, and before allowing that
large discount, deemed 1t prudent u advise With
them on the subject, and il they would allDw this
discount Bateman Bro. would accept the oGsr Of
Mr.. Wood. Accordingly ocnfersaos vas had,
and the creditors, not knowing the character and
"IiseraIity"o OF the Lamar lnsuraDce Company.
or that of Mr.. Wood, In the settlement Of Losses .
concluded 70 aoeede 70 this snjues shave Of Per
cent, and the claim was settled In that way.
How do these facts accord With the "strict intes-
rity and liberality referred 70 in the shove card
fhave paid to citissns Of Keokuk, within The
last four years, FOR losses, about rwsHfY SsoUsAnp
DOLLARS, without any discount from tho claims ~
djosted, and never thoaght Of writing an article
for my neighbors 70 sign endorsing my sstassgrsiy
dsd iibe, atfy" In the settlement Of losses | had
always supposed the Insurance business was honor-
able and that II not necessary to resort to each
ciopfrsp indicated In the above card 70 Get bus
ness.
II this statement is no, Substantially true, Mr..
Wood will correct 1t.
II. B. TEN-EYCK.
ke0kuk April IL 1360.d1t
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- 1eht took place yesterday on .hs
roIlrssd l.nek, between two longshorem !
= wh36n - = tAen was severely bsAs.n.
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An UllSInatusna i.

The B,rder States ore urging . Conven-
ton at which they may adopt IN ultimatum
TO be submitted to the North, % an alterna-
tive Of disunion. They may spare themselves
that trouble. The North has an ultimatum
the Constitution of the United States --and
ii needs and will accept no other. And tho
aRitators South OF tho Ohio--ths most ro-
tent helpers OF the Confederate traitors al
Montgomery and Charleston--nay % we'll
understand that nov AZ at any oshe. time
II they want TO release themselves from the
obligations they owe TO that instrument snd
the people Of the FREQ States, they need not
70 through the farcs Of hoidipg Oonsen.
ton TO proposes my new terms upon which
they will stay. There's tho bond, undsr
which they are secure. Denial Of its obliga.
tions is revolution. Let them enter upon il
or demonstrate their Loyalty. The time foI
theft choice 10 near Chicago Trib.
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EIccelen so Trenton, NJ.
TRENroE, April Q.
VIM. R. McKean (Rcp. Vas elected Mayor
day on the city and ward tickets. The
Democrats were generally successful.
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Especial Dispatch to the N. X. Evening POST
WAsaixorox, April 10.
n IL now certain that the Government hal
fully determined 10 reinforce Major Ander.
sons command Of oil ha1ards. learn upon
competent authority, that tho plan adopted
for this rsfief of Fort Sumter u SubSt6ntiaffy
az follows: In case Of necessity supplies are
TO be thrown into Sumter by means OF mum
Der Of small boats, which, presenting smaller
and more scattered marks for the cannon Of
the rebels, will perhaps save unnecessary
bloodshed. The Government has chartered
number oil small schooners and other craft,
which have been filed with sand-bags. That
these form part OF the Charleston expedition
appears probable from the fact that the Char
ter does DOT bind them to 70 further South
than Ssvannah. The schooners filled with
sand bags will sail in, bearing boats on tho
side towards Fort Sumter; these boats will,
Of course, be entirely protected from the guns
OF the rebels by tho wall like sides Of solid
contents OF the larger vsssels.
This plan will be adopted only in the event
that the Uharlestonians FIRE upon the small
steamers loaded with provisions that are fret
sent in; in that case, OF course the fort will
receive not only provisions, but men, and
the plan above detailed 10 IN admirable ono
by which TO throw any requisite foroe into
the fort without any probability Of serious
loss. The memo war are to steam 10 and
hold themselves in readiness to check any
attempt to intercept the boats BY armed yes
sels, an well "a 10 keep the neighborheed eli
Sumter clear ~ possible from assaulting
parties, who can be easily dealt with BY
shells from the steamers, thus leaving Maj.
Anderson and his men at leisure to receive
reinforcements, and il need be, deal with
Forts Moultrie and johnson, which be car
silence without much loss.
The plan has been thoroughly considered,
and as oil the leaders are men Of skin and
courage, success 10 certain without much IL
any loss Of life. II is quite possible tbst M
foreseen contingencies may cause an altera-
ton in the programme, but IL 10 certain that
the plan above detailed has received com.
mendation in high quarters, and appears
feasible.
The following are special dispatches to the
Herald:
CHARLESTON, April o.
The floating battery WAS towsd into posi-
ton between Sullivan's Island and Sumter.
The fleet 10 not yet in sight but 10 expected to-
night.
CHARLESTON, April 10.
A battle lie hourly expected. Sumter will
DO attacked without waiting for the aboli-
tion fleet.
From N RI Sburg.
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from Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, April 10.
Dispatches from Washington state that
the sloop- Of war Jamestown and the faigsss
ST. Lawrence, now 1t the navy yard here,
are to be itted out for sea.
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WARRINGTON GAI.LANDa
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR At cav.
Monfrose. Lee cossfp, IosC1.
IN all litigated business in the DistRict. Supreme
i and United States Courts, he will, By arrange
Miller. OF keokuk.
Particular attention given TO securing and col
lecting claims. [mch2bd1
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Lake Erie open.

ToLEDo, April 10.
The Nov York Central propeller Equinox
arrived this morning from Bu6alo-the 6rst
boat Of the season from that port.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-12

REPUBLICAN, TRIunPH IN DAvKEPoRT.-Ths
Republicans carried the oity election at Da-
seDpors By majority Of fromAswo hundred
to three hundred over tho fusion soreheAds,
Losofoeos and sscessionists, who sshuddle
together in the same dirty truekls bed" the
country over.
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From, HarrIsDurr.

From AarFiSONfG.
iIARRtsBuRo, April 9.
The Republican caucus 10 in session TO.
night, and there 10 . warm debate on the res
oution favoring q constitutional amend
ment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-12
WIGFALLIN THR RANKS,
EXCITING VAR NEWS.

Fighting at Hand in Charleston,
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Esectlon atAibauy.

EtoctlOn ~ Albany.
ALBANY, N. Y, April Q.
At the charter election day the Demo.
Gratis carried the city by 1000 majority.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-12
FREE SCHOOL.

FREE SCHOOL.
Mas WlTTEN " Y E1e will open : school
lVlfor the benefit Of such children ~ are not
abls TO pay tution, On Monday morning April tho
9Th, in the Public School House. All who are
abba to pay will b. rejected bat the children Of
the poor are invited to attend.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-12
FORT PICKENs SECURE.

TO BE RELIEVED,
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OLD RESIDENTS BACK.

T WOULD respectfully inform the citisens Of Keo-
i kuk that have opened Tailoring Establish
ment on Main 81, between 4th and 6th, within one
ioor Of Clark's Leather store, where am ready 70
do anything 10 my line with neatRess and dispatAh.
have secured the services Of my old partner,J.
McEvitt, late Of New York CITY. where he has hssn
cutting in one az the Of
that city, 70 that any one wLhing the style Will
please give me call.
Youths and Boys Clothing cnt In the latest New
York style, ~ hayea full set Of pAttsrns from
tbs East. JOHN fRAZ1k,
dsc10dly
LAM BOOKS.
GTORY on Promissory Not4p;
y ksnta Comd Dntaries,
BaSbosr's ChanceSy Reports,
For sale ct
OGDEN, DROwNELL CO.'S
Cux Book 6Ts1s,
Apied q nain-se.
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The Maiisto ster when War begins

VIRGINIA RECOGNIZES SECESSION.
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fTJ. 81. Vaudeville, British Minister 1t
Boenos Ayres, died there last month at the
advanced age Of 90 years. He vas the old
est man connected With the diplomatic SER
vice Of England.
Ex-Secresary Thompson has written .
long letter IN excuse and Justification Of his
treason. When does the Journal propose to
repnblish the precious document? Surely
the editor ought not to be partial and oon6ne
his admiration and his favors TO Floyd. To
be sure Floyd 10 the more Infamous Of the
two, but then, Thompson Was ~ bad ~ his
capacity admitted.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-12

WANTED.
BOARD for Gentleman and Lady In . private
IL family whore there only tvo or three board
ers. Good references given. Apply 1t this ofhoe.
April 10 d3t
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1851. 1861.
Prices According to StJls and Qualkyl

tsadfng makes and sl1lss IRE 1fn in
prices, while inferior goods and rejected
styles are selling At greatly reduced 6gnree."
-[Dry Goods Reporter.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-12

Photography. Sterreoscspes.
A ND all kinds Of Likenesses, arc taken by l..
IA w. BULL, rs Main-st., second door from Sd
street.
N. B.--tiinos and Wisconsin currency taken at
par for Pictures, with but few exceptions.
Applied
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TEAS. TEAS.
Robertson & Bro,
cRocERS,
No "a Maiu.et. Kookuk
Lave received choice lot OF Teas consisting
i i Of Extra Pine
6unpowder,
Imperial,
Young Tyson
A-A fNA1>>-

We don I promise 10 sell the sb,ve Teas VERY Low,
not less than the ussa prices,-but 10 Euaran ~
the quality superior to any that can be generally
bought for the same price fApfl1dl
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-10-24
The Battle of Edvad,s Ferry

| WASHINGTON, Oct. 81 Gen. Stone cross
| ed the Potomac this N 1rning with one portion
of his command at Edwards Ferry and the 9TH
er at HaIIiSonS Island.
| Skirmishing began between the enemy in I'M
certain numbers and part of Gen. Stones COM
mand, as early as o'clock in the morning and
continued without much effect until P. NJ,
when large reinforcements of the enemy, ap-
peared on our right, which was commanded by
Col. Baker. ...
| The Union forces engaged were about ], 800,
and were attacked by a force supposed to be
from 5000 to 5000. At this juncture Col Ba-
ker fell, while CALAMITY cheering on his men lat
the head of his brigade.
| Immediately before he fell, he despatched
Major Young to Gen. Stone to apprise him, at
Leesburg, of the condition of affairs, and Gen.
Stone Immediately proceeded to the right in per-
son, to take command, but in the confusion Gre
ated by the fall of Col Baker, the right wing
sustained repulse with considerable loss.
Gen. Stene reports that the left wing retired
in good order. He will hold the approaches
thereto. Strong reinforcements will be sent
forward to Gen. Stone during the night
The remains of Col Baker were removed to
Poolsvie, and will be brought to this city on
Wednesday.
The rebel General Evans had four pieces of
field artillery and three pieces masked. A reb-
e. prisoner VINO was taken says that rebel rein
forcenentS were expected.
A still later dispatch, received at official quar-
tiers says that Gen. Stone had teegraphed to
General Banks for renforcements, and they ar
rived to his assistance. General Banks had adj
vanced as far as the river
WASHINGTON. Oct. %. Reliable accounts
from the Upper Potomac this morning, state
that our troops had returned to their positions
in far better order than was anticipated, and
held the Virginia side of the Potomac.
Intelligence from Gen. Banks this morning
states that by forced marches, he reached Ed
ward S Ferry az O'Clock this morning, from
Darnestown. He had made preparations to cross
and had taken the canal boats from the Ohio
and Chesapeake Canal for this purpose. A part
of his force had crossed, land the rest were ready
TO do SO when required, though at latest &C
counts he had not sent them over.
Gen. Lander was wounded in the leg by
fragment of shell at Leesburg. We have as
yet no full details of the fight OF yesterday, and
up to p. NJ. to-day the fighting had not been
resumed 1t is only certain that Gen. Stone has
maintained his purpose in crossing, and has got
a2foothold on the Virginia side. The enemy
have been driven back to the first range of hills
towards Leesburg distant about three miles
Gen. Stone is entrenchiDg himself to make sure
of what he has got
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In haste-Your, affeotionately,
DecIination of EIr. MCKINLEY.

EVANSVILLE, Wis, Get 10, l861-To tn,
Electors Of Wisconsin My name having been
placed upon the Union Ticket" as candidate
for Sure intendent of Public Instruction for the
State of Wisconsin, 1 hereby respectfully decline
the position assigned me.
In thus rendering my declination 1 should be
unjust to those whose partially selected me fol
SO honorable a place, as well as to myself, were
l not to tender them my unfeigned thanks, for
the unsolicited and unexpected honor they have
conferred upon me. But were my election a
certain thing, my present engagements are SUCH
as to preclude the acceptance of the office and
occupying as do the position ofprincipal the
GAINESVILLE High School," one of the most--if
not the most fourishng school in the State, in
perhaps it's most energetic and prosperous city;
my highest aspirations in connection with the
educational interests of Wisconsin are fully graf
flied. Again returning my thanks to my friends
for their partaity and kindness.
l am very respectfully,
j. G. MCKINLEY.
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From Wnahing,fOll.
Special Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.
w AcuINcTnN Oot II

Special Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 1861.
LaMountsin made splendid balloon ascen-
sion yesterday from Clouds Mills, rising two
thousand feet, landing at B!enker's headquar-
tiers. His reconnaissance took in the whole area
of the rebel lines, with the aid of strong glass
The President and Mr.. Seward with the Eng
fish, French and Spanish Ministers, went over
the river yesterday visiting the Notifications. -
To-day, Captain DahrreeG, with the st Gamer
| Mt. Vernon took Lincoln and Seward TO Fort
| Washington, twenty miles down the river
| There was very heavy firing down the river
early in the afternoon, causing great excitement
in the city. Last night two OF the hotllla went
down to tow up vessels which were fired at III
passing, the rebels keeping up II terrific storm
of shot and she'll Capt. Foster, of the tug Les
lie says the batteries must have thrown Gle hum
bred and sixty shot, falling all around them
Six struck in the water at one time. The
Schooner Fairfax, loaded with forage, was rid
died, and her cargo of hay set on fire. She was
sunk and her mizzen mast cut away. The Les
lie brought up two vessels, passing another two
by the way, all bearing marks of shot and shell,
though not seriously injured The rebels vast
ed their ammunition again to-day. Certain of
ficers of the fotia say that the rebels were de-
termined to sink the fleet, but with only mile
and a quarter range, they could not do it
With a glass their guns in position were
counted today. They have nearly continuous
line along the river of about five miles, the up
per battery being at Cockpit Point This has
two heavy guns manned by a South Carolina
Regiment, who have the Palmetto flag flying.
! The battery below has five guns; the next
eight, four of these being large rifed cannon
taken at Bull Run. Still further below, long
entrenchment is being thrown up, and guns are
being put in place. The vessels of the fotilIa
are instructed to bring up all vessels, both Gov
eminent and traders Twenty-six vessels are
below, waiting to come.
Information received at the Navy Depart
ment shows that all the inhab itauts of Chinco-
league Island, which is a part Of the county of
Accomac, Va, numbering nearly i,O0U,are true
and loyal. The national ensign is at all times
displayed on high pole A committee of Cit
Gems was appointed to confer with the COM
mander of the Federal Steamer Louisiana, which
visited them on the 14th, and Lieutenant Muir
ray administered the oath of allegiance at their
own request.
A general order issued to-day, declares that
day and night countersign signals, by which
friendly regiments may be distinguished, will
be adopted in the army of the Potomac Maj
Albert j. Meyer is the signal officer, to carry
out this order, upon his own plans. Adjutants
and Color Sergeants of Regiments or others de-
tailed for that purpose, are to be guided by in
structions from the signal officer
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-10-24
The National Loan,

We again call the attention of our readers to
the TACT that books will be opened in this city
on the first of November next, for subscriptions
to the National Loan, Whoever has $50, 800
or more should avail themselves of this oppoI-
tunity to make safe and profitable investment,
and at the same time materially aid the Gov
eminent in its efforts to preserve inviolate the
Liberties and the Free Institutions under which
We have grown and thriven as Nation, ana
which has SO long thrown its protecting egis
over and around US.
Some of the inducements that may be held
out for Subscribers to this Loan are it pays Z
$40 per cent interest, payable semi-annually,
which will be forthcoming at any bank in the
country. at the hour it is due. 1t is free from
all taxation, which is q very important consde-
ration in these war times, that will make taxes
high for several years to come. Taking this
fact into consideration, the interest on the Loan
will be equal to at least ten per cent, on any
other investment. Another thing--it can be
converted into currency at any moment the
holder chooses, equal to Eastern Exchange.
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Casueron,s Orders 10 remOnt.


Washington Correspondence of the New York Tribune
The following is copy of the very important
order issued by the Secretary of War before he
left st. Louis, and after he had visited Gen. Ere
mont:
Est. LOUIS, Mo, Oct. IA, 1861.
GENERAL.-The Secretary of War directs me
to communicate the following as his instructions
for your government:
60 In view of the heavy sums due, especially
in the Quartermaster's department, in this city
amounting to some 81 ,50O goo, it is important that
the money which may be now Ill the hands of the
dis bursng officers, or may be received by them
be applied 10 the current expenses of your army
in Missouri, and these debts to remain unpaid un-
til they can be properly examined and sent to
Washington for settlement ;tde disbursing officers
of the army to dsburse the funds and not transfer
them to irresponsible agents-in other words those
who do not hold commissions from the President
ana are not under bonds. All contracts necessary
to be made are to be made by the disbursing Off
GERS. the Senior Quarter master here has been
instructed as above.
"' 1t is deemed unnecessary to erect field works
around this city, and you will direct their discop-
tnuance also those, II any III progress at Jetfer-
son CITY. In this connection, 1t Is seen that num-
Der OF commissions have been given by you. No
payments will be made to such officers except 10
those whose appointments have been confirmed by
the President This, of course, does not apply to
the officers with volunteer troops. Col. Andrews
has been verbally so instructed by the Secretary
also not to make transfers of unus except for the
purpose of paying the troops.
s. The erection of barracks near your quarter
in this city will be at once discontinued.
"' The Secretary has been informed that the
troops OF Gen Lanes command are committing
depredatiOns on our friends III Western Missouri,
Your attention is directed to this in the expecta
ton that you will apply the corrective
"' Ma or Allen desires the services of Captain
Turnkey ior a short time, and the Secretary hopes
you may find it proper to accede thereto.
have the honor to be, mosl respectfully,
Your obedient servant
L. THOMAS, Adjt Gen'l"
Major General JOHN C.. Fremont, Command.
ing Dept of the West, Upton, Mo.