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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-25
Reported Fighting at Pensacola an a
slaughter OF southern ro0ps.
From Cincinnati Commercial, 22i1

On Saturday, a gentleman direct from
Memphis by railroad, passed through this
CITY, en- route for New York. lie left Mem
phis on Friday, and says he saw q private
dispatch there, stating that on Thursday
Lieut.. Slcmmer, of #. Pickens, had ordered
the Confederate troops to atop throwing Up
batteries with which to lombard him. They
declined obedience, and he opened Ere uron
them. end 10 the course Of the 6rst day 800
Of them we're killed. The dispatch was not
permitted to BIO published in Memphis. 1t
will be remembered that We have not had .
word by telegraph from Fort Piokens for
some time, while it is known that Pickins has
been reinforced and it's commander ordered
TO cause the building ofJsand batteries to
cease. The chances are that there has been,
and perhaps ssill is, desperate struggle be-
tween Pickins and the hostile batteries
The fact that we hear nothing of il from the
South. certainly does notindicate the South
erners' success.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-25

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Court House. The third story Of the Court iIoat 4
hss been procured for drill room, and drilling
Will Be opt up every evening. None bat men OF
gotd sise and habits need apply.
G. b. MOSS.
VIM. n. u. TORREECE.
Keokuk, April ~. 1910
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from April 9Th, 1861, on promissory note exe-
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first Monday Of September, A. D. 1881, Judgment
win be rendered against you AZ prayed for in
said petition.
CURTIS. GILMORE CURTIS,
April "a. 1891 I'm Plaintiffs Att'ys.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-25
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-25
The Secession orytrsin,a.

Virginia papers Of Friday disspate all doubt abon.
the passage d an Ordinance Of secession BY the Gon
venton Of that State II is to be submitted TO the
people. and the general opinion seems to be that i,
will be ratified.
The Custom House at Richmond, is in possession
Of the State authorities. The II. s. schooner Mason
was seized by the citizens 1t City Point on Thursday
and taken to Richmond The steamer jamestown
with $50 900 worth Of ordnance and stores, from New
York, for the South and the New York steamer York
town, were also seized.-.S Louis Meas, 23d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-25

MARRIED.,
April 22i, by Rev. L. Whitney, David Berry to
Mrs Eveline Duyree. =-2z=-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-24
From KtntuckH.

We learn from gentlemen who came In on yester-
day evenings train that the Lincclnites under Gen.
SHERMAN, of Ohio. have possession of Muldroughs
Hill 1t is supposed SHERMAN has force Of about
2,5GO, portion of which had reached Muldroughs
Hill at last accounts What the intention of the
enemy is, is not known. 1t seems Gen. BUoKNER has
not regarded Muldrough's Hill as q strGgetic point
and consequently did not invest it, as. he was amply
able 10 do. rf
The latest intelligence from Louisville received at
Bowling Green, confirms the reported arrest of
Gov. MoREHEAD. He had been removed the night
of his arrest to the interior perhaps out of the
State. Mr.. WM BARR, the news agent of the South
western Telegraph Company at Louisville, had also
been arrested and removed. J. H. DERRIT, Esq,
formerly one of the editors of the Corer, was also
arrested, and it was reported that another party
had been arrested.
The publication of the Louisville Courier has been
suppressed, and it is understood thst Mr.. W. Il.
HAInENLS, one of the publishers, had made his
escape. Col MCKEE, one of the editors, came to
Tennessee few days before the advance Of the
Southern troops into Kentucky. Nothing is known
of Mr.. OvERToN, the other editor.
As far as could be learned, thers was but very
little enthusiasm manifested in and about Louisville
for the LINCOLN cause.
Gen. BUCKNER was receiving large accessions
daily of citizens of Kentucky.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-24
Ensagement OF GEN. Anderson's Brigaae
with the Enemy.


Extract from letter from Chpt, THos. Il. Boz-
TICK of the 9Th (Col. HATEoN's) Regiment, in Gen.
s. r. ANDEHsoxs Brigade, dated 18th inst.
owe expected battle last Thursday, and did
have a little brush, but the bad condition Of the
roads defeated our whole arrangements. / have
not time or paper now to give you the particulars
will do 30 hereafter.
Only two of our regiment were wounded. One
was member of Captain Anthony's company and
the other of Captain Baber's. Baber's man was
sbot bv picket as we passed through the woods.
CAPTAIN Anthony's man was slightly wounded in the
arm be killed the man who shot him. In our bril-
gsde there were t0O killed. ten or twelve wounded
and two missing, besides two missing me-
Rroes Lieutenant Colonel Goodner lost his me-
gro-supposed to have been captured Colonel
Maney's horse was killed, but he was not near him
at the time. Drs. ROBINSON and FIRE were taken
prisoners, but were re-csptured by DoxALDsoS's
Brigade, and are now with US. Not one Of my nen
qDsre hurt We do not know here how many of the
enemy we're killed, butsuppcse we must have killed
fifteen or twenty took eight prisoners, feur horses
and wagon. One Of our prisoners was Lieaten-
ant. DONALDSON took on another road sixty-seYen
prisoners, and killed seventeen. He lost one, aid
had none wounded. LoRTNG took one hundred
prisoners, and killed, it is thought, flfteen.p
A letter from Lieut.. ToLLTER, in the same Com
pany, of the same date, says the two men killed in
Gen. AxDERsox's Brigade we're in Col MASEY's
Regiment, and that Gen. LoRMG had one killed and
a few wounded.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-24
Anothsr Accounts OF the Baftlo OF bar
bsursVfIles


Mr.. p. S. Snyder private in CspG Rowan 5
Company, the EcGhee IBEincibles who vas in the
fight at Barboursville, OF Thursday morning. and
who arrived here yesterday, direct from cur camp
at Cum beris1d Ford, communicates he allowing
particulars
About 500 Sf our troops, under Col Battle, with
two or three companies Of cavalry, were adganc-
ing on Barboursvills about daylight on Thursday
morning and were within a quarter Of a mile Of
Ehat place at bridge crossing a ravint when a
body OF LincolGites opened FIRE upon them. The
fire was returned by two companies Of Cot Battle q
force, when our cavalry charged On tie enemy
putting them to fight.
Lieut.. Powell, of the Hawkins Boy, or cur side
was killed and J. T. Browder of the Mc6hee I'M
vincibles, mOrt4lly wounded The Loss on ths
side of the LincOlnites had not been fully ascsr1
tanned but a number Of their dead. Variously sta1
ted at from fifty TO sixty, were found upon tbs
ground. Two prisoners only were taken. The
LincOlnitss, according to statements CT persons
Barboursville, numbered only some four hundred
men, and not 1900 as at first repor.ed CsptaiI
Rowan, who bravsly led his men into the hght mar
rowly escaped With his lie, az he seemed 70 have
been the target AZ which the enemy ehis a, aimed
A lock Of his hair was shot or his sword belt Gu
into by bah, snd The end Of his fngur ha1 kea b,
Enother.-Kaoz5iRs Register Sept %
A gentleman who participated II the fight neaz /
Barboursyille, has arrived IN this city ant ts con-
firms, in the main, the foregoing statement 81
says our troops capuFed only lhe arn-s q tho, 4
supposed to have been killed. aud not four hundrt
stand, as reported BY telegraph.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-24
From che Army Of the Pos.mse.


Yesterday was an unusually quiet day, so far as
rumOrH were concerned, scarce even q ripple hsv-
ing disturbed the current of the public mind. Our
army on the lower Potomac continues to watch the
enemy from the favorable positio near Washington.
and very few besides those in command are permit
ted to know where the next grand act In the bloody
drama will be performed. A superb battery Of
rihed cannon was on one Of the outward bound
trains from Richmond yesterday, and many were
the speculstons to its future history. There ia
q strong probability that it viii be written in Grim
son characters, but we do not hazard opinion re
garding its place Of destination.
There was no news by the Central train, comma
nicated by passengers, touching the movements of
the Confederate troops beyond Manassas. We have
come, in fact to place very little reliance in any
rumors brought to Richmond in that way for pas
sengers generally know nothing more of the war
movements than do persons residing at greater
distance from the of operations and if militia
~ in possession Of any facts, they too
prudent to reveal them.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-24
Health OF the Army.

" = Prom the Richmond Dispatsh, Sept q. u - -
We are pleased to learn that the condition of our
troops on the James and York is improving, and
that the general health OF the Confederate Army
promises finely for the prosecution Of vigorous
winter campaign. In q few weeks, the frost will
drive away our worst enemy, the fever, and our
men, who enjoy the crisp mornings of November,
and fresh, cold atmosphere Of January, with the
gusto of Canadians, will be better prepared than
ever to make the Hessans feel the potency of their
icy steel The Yankees affect vast congenislity
with frigid winds, and inspire themselves with the
belief that the Southern people never Experience
anything but general feeling of tOrridity, and con-
sequently must wither up and shake off upon their
first simultaneous exposure to snow-storms and
Northern bayonets, They will discover, however,
that cold weather is preferable to Southerners,
especially In the matter of pursuit.. d 81 . .
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-24

On Thursday last at the o8ice Of Thorlas r. Wirhne
Eaf- Superintendent Of he Petersburg 2iilroai
several specimens Of stsid armour. Ia ne 81 he
virginia Cavaliers two hundred years ayc. which
had been dug up while exeaVasing at Jsssssssrn
for tie fortldca5Ous lately erected bY the Coafede
rae states GoEeEnnlent AZ that point Is parts Of
rusted. Thsy were made Of steel, ana d been
lying under ground, no doubt, for two Ger. urias-
One might also fancy, IN looking st these e les Of
past age, that be saw Knight Of the uarse Shoe
or Virginia CaTer clad in steel going fuflh to do
battle against the salvages," which, a. current
histories Of those times inform u.s. were very troub
lesome, and occupied the same relations o. he Yir
GINA gentlemen Of that day, as their y u.kss de-
scendants DO At the present time
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-24
our Array I. a Ua.np porueoa.


A letter was yesterday received by one of our
editors from an officer in WIses Legion. Theletter
is dated Scamp Dogwood September 18th" It says:
"FIoyd's Brigade, Wise's Legion, and Coils. Tomp-
kina and McCauslands' Regiments are at present
eneamped here, Il miles east Of Geuley Bridge.
There are two other regiments one from North Car
dina. the other from Georgia, IA miles east of our
MATTERS look really warlike. On yesterday,
Floyd forces fell back from Oarnifax Ferry to this
point. In his engagement with Rosecrsns on Tues
day. be was slightly wounded IN the arm by smus-
ket ball Wize's forces also fell back from Hawks
nest on yesterday, to this place. AT Cotton Hill,
which is near Gauley River and opposite Hawks
nest, there are about 1000 militia from Monroe,
Mercer, &C., under command of Gen. Chapman.
"While we haye united our forces as above, the
enemy. lit is said) 5000 strong, were crossing Car
nfax Ferry, yesterday evening in pursuit of Floyd;
so day or two may bring forth very important re-
suits for this part of Virginia If we are victorious,
(as we expect to BEL then our march to the Ka-
nAwha Valley will be easy, as General Coxs force
at Gauley Bridge and neighborhood do not number
over $500 men, and we believe they viii run so
soon as we gain victory here"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-24
OpR var EOR INDEPENDENCE.
zee OAmPAnaN N v1RenNIA.



EEom our Army In western virginia.
We are permitted 70 make the following extract
from letter written By gentleman of this citynO
on visit to our army in Western Virginia, dated
September Is:
II went dis morning in search Of our army but
could not get to them, We met sixty-eight prison
ers taken BY Gen. DosEIsoE, and came back with
them to our camp. They viii go on in the morning
by the Warm Springs to staunton. Our men have
been fighting all day. We have thousand reports,
but none reliable enough to mention. Two days
more viii decide the fate of our gallant little array
They have been gone four days and are now
without provisions. l win go to them tomorrow.
Our men killed sixteen Of the enemy when they
took these prisoners, and lost only one man, Mr.
MARrTN of Meklnnville. Col. SAVAGE took the pris-
cners. The men we took report that the enemy
have TO- 900 men, who We have to fight with 6,OOG
Tenuesseans~
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-24

Tho Richmond correspondent OF the Charleston
MercsrV writes, Sept, I7th
learn that MeCleElans army on the Potomac 10
demoralizsd and dnpirited to degree that fore
BODIES its easy defeat whenever battle may take
place. A citizen Of Alexandria, with whom am
acquainted, arrived in Richmond yesterday, having
left Alexandra on Thursday last after running the
gauntlet Of the Federal piekets and many hairbredth
escapes, gives me the Information. He il plaza
mzn mechanic, who is not given 70 exaggeratiOrL
he mixed with the Federal soldiers freely, not be-
ing politician, OF person in sphere Of life likely
to cause him to be suspected, and being quiet and
discreet lie had good opportunity, therefore, OF
learning the sentiments of LincOln's soldiery. be
says they did not disguise their fear Of our South
ern troops, and expect to be defested. Deseruons
are numerous and frequent. So many boats, and
planks that can be used as floats, % aid them IN
crossing the river had been taken from time TO time
from the wharfs, that from what had been taken
for this purpose, and carried away to,preYent es-
eapes, there could hardly be seen a boat or plank
on the brink Of the water. The soldiers have mo
heart for the war, notwithstanding McCleian's
proclamation of no defeats and retreats issued to
inspire them with patriotism and courage. They
get away before battle if possible, and if they
cannot do this they win take the first chance 70
escape il the midst Of Though Il would not be
well for cur Generals and troops 70 rely upon such
state OF things, for the hour Of severe trials may
be the time when desperate courage may be ex-
hibited still have nc doubt of the fact of the gene
raj demonstration spoken Of by my informant.
The statement agrees too, with the conduct Of the
three months regiments on the eve Of the battle Of
Manassas, and with thestampede on that memorable
occasion.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-24

Editors Union and American:
announce to the citizens Of Tennessee that there
is member elect to the Tennessee Senate, who has
been elected to the Senate or House of Represents
tives II times and has served at three special ses
sions of the Legislature. BE has once been Speaker
OF the Senate, and of course has the largest expe-
rence and the greatest familiarity with parlianen-
tary law He ia emphaticslly good man and
ought to be complimented with the Speakership.
The reader anticipates me, &Ilude to Hon. SAMUEL
TURNEY AEEDER.s
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-24
Pushing thsm axa,nst the POtomacl

A letter to one of the editors, from most Felia-
bic gentleman attached to Col. Stuart's Cavalry
Regiment speaks in the most glowing terms of that
brave and chivalric officer, and of his important
services. "He has now advanced, says the writer,
s'by order Of the Generals, within few miles Of
the enemy's fortifcatons, and has established line
of outposts which effectually hem them in along
the Potomac, where they are getting sick by thou
sands. He has entire control of this outline, and
has number Of regiments put his command con-
stantly to support him." a
8 Col. Stuart we believe, has been warmly recon-
mended for promotion by both our Generals, for
his eaIIantry zeal and efficient service He is the
stye of officer that will win his way to hooors by
deserving them, and by making himself necess airy
to the service.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-24
Hnn. nnrid M. Curriu,

This true and gallant gentleman, has announced
himself as a candidate for re election under the
Permanent Constitution to the House of Represen-
tatives of the Congress of the Confederate States
from the 10th Congressional District He will have
no opposition as we are advised 1t due to his ster-
ling qualities of head and heart his unhending de-
vOon to the Southern cause and admitted ability to
his constituents that he should be unanimously re-
elected. He has published circular, announcing
his intention to canvass his district in behalf Of the
produce loan. We should be pleased to see the
candidates, all over the State, following hls exam
ple
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-24
Gen. FIOYd's Account of the Engagement
at CaKnifax Ferry.
The Abingdon Democrat publishes the following
letter from General Floyd to his wife:
HEADQUARTERs ARMY OF KANAwHA,
Camp Walker. September l3. 1861.

Camp Walker, September Is. 1861.
My Dear Wife; We haYs had stirring times since
my last note to you. On the 10th Of September
Cen Rosecrans, who was supposed to be IN front of
Lee, made his appearance in front of my intrench-
ments at the head Of nine regiments. I had been
looking for him for some time, but had no idea of
fading myself with my little force of 1000 men in
front Of the General commanding the Division Of
Western Virginia at the head of an army of 8 900
men, Thoroughly appointed in every particular, and
especially in artillery. But such was the case.
would not decline battle, and the assaults com
menced at past three o'clock. and continued with
out intermission until night. We repulsed them in
five distinct oharges-the last Particula rly fierce.
Wonderful to tell, notwithstanding the perpetual
torrent of bullets, cannon balls and shell which
swept over US for three hours not one of our men
was kled-so effectualy had we guarded against the
dangers of attack by judicious intrenchmeRts. Our
injuries consisted of about 20 men wounded. Finding
il impossible, without suceor, which was beyond
my reach, to Withstand much longer the assault of
this overwhelming force determined to reeross the
Gapley river-uhich did in perfect order and
without an accident. Ihave the qualification to
know that Gen. Lee, hearing of the force marching
against me- had already advised me to take the step
which finally did take. The only difference be-
tween his view and my action Mas, that thought
the enemy before retired-wheh he had not ad-
vised.
write this, as you see, by Capt. Peters, because
received little hurt in the muscles of my right
arm, which win render writing painful for q few
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-24

We learn from the Richmond papers that Gen.
Ben MCCULLOCH has been clothed with full authori-
ty to call into the field all the volunteers he may
need for the defence of the border Of Arkansas
and for active operations in Missouri In accord
ance with this authority, the Fort Smith Times an.
nounces that he has called for five regiments from
Louisiana and five from Arkansas, to be mustered
into service at points, designated by him, in the
respective States. Some of the State troops of Ar
kansas, it is understood, are awaiting this call and
will 90 into immediate service.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-24

The enemy had been acting the part Of brigands
in this valley stealing every species of property,
insulting women taking men and little boys as prl~
to be mentioned cattle, horses, negroes, &c
Your Obedient servant, ]. LUcIus DAVIS,
Col. lst Cavalry, Wise Legion. 4
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-24

Col. J. KNOX WALKER-A telegraphic dispa4a
was received in the city yesterday, announcing the
gratifying intelligence that Col ]. Knox Walker was
much better than the previous day, and that the
prospects of his speedy recovery were excellent
Memphis AudldRe6s Sept. q.