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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-01-23

The Rsbsl Advance In Kensaeky.
The Louisville Journal has the follow
ing account Of the movement of the rebel
forces in Kentucky:
The advance of the rebels, under Gen
Hindman. is stationed At Bells Tavern.
about four thousand strong. Their pick
cts extend to Cave City. Breckenridge
brigade occupies the railroad and turnpike
between Dripping Spring and Bowling
Green, with the headquarters At the former
place. Buckner, at Bowling Green, has
been reinforced by Floyd and Eve infantry
regiments, with two battalions of cavalry.
Hindman's brigade is plundering the
country up to the Federal picksts, and
stealing negro women for nurses, and ne
gro men, slave and free, for soldiers. One
Of the cavalry battalions contains about
twenty-five of them, armed and equipped.
We have this fact from the most unques-
tionable authority, which also confirms
the report that the rebels have torn up the
railroad between Horse Cave and Bell's
Tavern, burned the cross ties and obstruct-
ed the turnpike with faiien trees. Vim.
Preston has been made Major General and
placed in command Of the Department oil
Kentucky, q coordinate to the Confederate
commander"
1t is the slaves of loyal men that the
rebels are con6scating and carrying Of, o.
course. 1t il not to be supposed thai
they would rob their confederates. Tn,
rebels are in no danger of losing thei
slaves by the hands of their friends, ant
they are even in less danger, under thu
present policy, of losing them BY tn
hands of the armies of the Union.
A rebels slaves are safe in any contin
gency, but wherever the rebels advanc
Union men are sure to be robbed Of thei
slaves. Therefore every STAKEHOLDER i,
Kentucky and throughout the horde
States is offered = premium to the full
value of his negroes for turning traitor h
the Government, or remaining in rebel
lion, if he is already committed agains
the Union.
Such is the "Old Kentuck" policy o
carrying on the war.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-01-23
Secretary stanton fer Doing some.
thing.
Especial to Tribune.
Washington, January 81.

On inquiry at the War Department to-
day, modestly aimed at = contract for
manufacturing muskets was met with the
prompt and repressive answer that Secre-
tary Stanton means to find out when, how
and where the muskets now in the hands
Of the soldiers are going to be used before
he makes new ones, nor will he consider
any question concerning supplies not need
ed for daily support oil the army and its
advance to the enemy's lines, until he has
positively provided for using the force
now encamped across the Poto,nsc for
crushing the rebels and relieving the ma
tional capital from the disgrace Of belea-
guerment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-01-23
Col. McCoek wounded.
Cincinnati, Jan. z2.

A private dispatch from Somerset says
that Col. McCook, Of the 9th Ohio, Was
wounded in the recent battle. Three
balls struck his horse, fourth passed
through his overcoat and the fifth hit him.
The wound is painful, but not dangerous.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-01-23
IOWA LEGISLATURE.
Special to Burlington Haw Eye
Des MoiHes, JAN y

HeUsE.-The Committee on Ways and
Means has reported bill authorizing the
receipt of Iowa money and United States
demand notes for taxes.
The Military Committee has reported
against authorizing Adjutants to take ac-
knowledgments.
Mr. Kellogg, Of Decatur, has reported
a bill exempting fifty sheep fipm taxa
ton. Referred to the COMMITTEE on Agri-
culture.
Mr.. Wilson, Of Mills county, introduc-
ed bill giving swamp lands and proceeds
in each county to the school fund. Refer
red to the Committee on Schools and State
University.
Mr.. Farral, Of johnson county, offered
q resolution inquiring Of the Governor how
officers Of Iowa Regiments were chosen,
whether by him or elected by the regi-
ments, according to the Constitution.
Mr. Lowrie, Of Lee county, offered a
resolution requesting the Secretary Of
State to inform the House what Railroads
have eonformed to the law in fling an
nual reports; also what amount Of land
had been certified by the Governor to the
Secretary Of the Interior as belonging to
Railroads.
SENArE.-Mr. Mcpherson introduced
joint resolution. inquiring Of the Govern
or all about clothing furnished the LIST, I'd
and Sd Iowa Regiments.
Mr.. .AcCrary, Of Lee. introduced a
joint resolution, asking Congress to legal
lie the Des Moines River Improvement
Land Grant.
There is joint caucus tonight to nom-
mate State Printer and Binder.
Both Houses adjourned till tomorrow
to give the Committee chance to arrange
work.
The KILLED and WounAcA ~ the Lot
Iswa cavalry.
Adjt David "A. Kerr, in his report to Col.
Warren Of the battle at Silver Creek, gives
the following list :
WouNDED.-Ist Iowa Cavalry, Co. F,
JAS Convy, private, fatally, since died;
Stephen Sexton, private; Allen Bunker,
private. Co. A-Priyates JAS. Scott and
Thos. G. Fletcher. Co. I-Privates An
drew johnson and Cornelius Thompson.
! A egresat1, I dssd. wounded. Merrill
n orse-Wonnded4 First Missouri Cav.
airy, 8 wounded. Capt. Fosters Ohio,
2 wounded. Capt. Foster wounded in the
/, arm. and Lieut.. , of the First Mis-
seuri, wounded.
DEAD--Merrilps Horse, 2; First Mis-
sour, E.
The enemy's loss, Is now reported By
them, Is forty aew dead, esther killed
Instantly or died since,) and wounded ".
riously estimated at 60to SO. The houses
Ill around are filed With the wouaded o.
TIE enemy. .Asa Y sai's
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-01-23
Boston, Jan. %.

The Canada sailed at noon for Liver
pool. Sha takss out s20, 600 and G8. 600
In specie. Al = 'lals ii Il
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-01-23

tArs~eAsSs che Dss Meinss vsllsy. uerth
Aisssnras aHA western If1fnsis.
Ne, They Wsn'r, Ne, Ne!
A few months ago the Legislatures Of
the Seeding States, one after another,
passed resolutions and ordinances repudi-
ating the Union and Constitution, and
placing themselves in armed hostility to
the Government During the present
month, several of the State Legislatures
being in session have taken occasion to
pass resolutions recording their solemn
asseveration that they never will, upon
any terms or under any considerations, con-
sent to become an integral portion of the
United States Of America.
Now, We would have taken it for grant.
ed that the infamous traitors who led of
in this rebellion would not propose to re-
sumo their loyalty, lay down their arms
and surrender themselves TO the duly con-
stituted authorities. Why, then, do they
tell us that they will not come back ?
Are any of them thinking of trying the ex-
pertinent Was it necessary to strength
en- the failing resolutions Of individual
members by the prop Of unanimous
vote What 10 the NATTER What has
prompted Virginia. Tennessee and Geor-
gia so long after their divorce, aud after
months Of happy experience in their new
connubial relations, to asseverate SO SOL
EMMY that they will not run away from
their new husband and come back to the
old one
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-01-23

A story 81 the War IN koO20Gky~sA
DFavs Ola Man,s Aavsnsutes.
A Campbellsville lky) correspondent
Of the Louisville Democrat tells this
story:
ri now have before me letter to u
friend from private in Col. Hazard $
cavalry regiment, stationed at Columbia.
The writer was formerly Justice Of the
Peace, is rough specimen Of mountain
character. IL fond of his grog aud good
joke, and always ready for fight when
ever it may suit the convenience Of his or
his country's enemies. His name Is An
drew Jackson Carmen, (rather significant
Of the pugnacious propensity Il seems
that Squire Carmen took very active
part in favor of the Union cause in Cum
berland (his county Monroe and Metcalfe
counties last summer and fall, captured
some twenty head of contraband mules
aud several horses, and had hand in
bringing to boat ON Cumberland river.
engaged in the contsaband business-in a
word, Squire Carmen was terror to the
secesh generally, in that locality, render
ing himself obnoxious to their blood.
hirsty proclivities.
s.6ome ten or fifteen days since Squire
Carmen learned that his family were all
down sick with the measles, and determ-
ined to visit them, cost what it may. So
he obtained furlough from his gallant
Colonel. under protest that he (Garmon)
would never return to his regiment. The
6rst or second night after his arrival al
home, the secesh, his old neighbors and
relatives, twenty eight strong. armed cap
a-pie, visited his house and raped ut his
door. The Squire hailed them; no an
swer. He sprang out Of bed, gathered
irons, and lighted candle, when he dis
covered three men in his dining room,
and fred at them. They all scampered
out of the house, one falling dead ut the
door. The Captain then ordered him to
come out, which he refused to do, and in
turn invited them to come in and ex-
change bullets there This they declined
TO do, and Immediately opened FIRE on his
house, through the doors and windows.
the Squire returning the fire as fast rs he
oonld. This was kept up, the Squire
thinks. about one hour, when his assail-
ants left, leaving three dead in the yard
and carrying off FIVE MORALLY wounded
fsince dead. The Squire then lighted
up the house. and his sick family came
out from their hiding places. Not whole
pane Of glass remained in seven windows
Three balls had entered the posts and
rails of his daughters bed. she being too
unwell to get up; twenty FIVE balls were
found in his wife's bed tick, and the fur
niture Of his house was literally riddlel
.'The Squire personal casualties were
40 follows: One ball severed a finger, a
third crossed his breast, seyering his shirt
bosom, fourth passed through his hat,
and fifth unbuttoned his shirt sleeve.
The Squire thinks they must have
fred some two hundred rounds at him;
but none the worse for wear, he is ready
to repeat the operation whenever they are.
1.-The cool and deliberate manner in
which the Squire details the rencontre to
his friends, aside from his reputation for
verscity, gives the highest assurance Of
its entire fruthfnlness.,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-01-23

X EOK u X:
THTRSDAY, JANI-ARY %.

The WEEKLY GATE CTZY 10 pah.
NsAeA every HsAAay ~ this O0oss -
sns q the eldest papers In Iswo, a.
Aas = very widely extended sireulasiea
tArs~eASSe the Dss Msanss vellsy. uesth
MaseONPa. and ~ estsrn Ii1tnsts.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-11-14
y FORD PoU ND r =.


THE subscribers hssing furehased the Bedford
Foundry Of Messrs. Washabaugh and Banncn, would
most respectfully announce to the citizens Of Bed
fort and adjoining counties that are prepared to
make and furnish all kinds Of CASTINGS for.
GRIsT AND sAw-MILLs, THREsHiNG MA.
CHIMES, PLOUGHS, APPLE MILLS, COOK
ING, TEN PLATE. AND COALE
STOVES, SLED AND km
sleigh soles, wash kettles of different shes wagon
of all sizes, farmers bells, "a superior arti
ce), oven doors, and every thing usually made in
country Foundry. 5fl
PLOUGHs.- .-wOODCOcK. sEYLER
and HILLSIDE PLOUGHs.-Also, q new PLUG
PLOUGH, to which we call the especial. attention
Of our farmers--a superior article to the old Plue
Plough, with two kinds of points, shares and landi
sides TO suit all plonghs in general use in this conn
ty. Turning and fitting Of iron patterns made 10
order, and all kinds of repairing done at the short
est notice and at low prices. All our own work
made of the very best material, and Warranted to
give satisfaction. fsff -
Farmers and others would do we'll I'd,
call and examine our work before purchasing eIses
where, as We are determined to meet the ernefs
gencies of the times, we will
Sell .oro for CASH, or country produce.
Pig and bar iron, horses and lumber, taken in ex.
change for work. -fiF ~ -5ftrIf
feb 25, ,'60-1y SHIRES L. JORDAN,
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THE H0UsEKEEPER'S
EW FURNITURE POLISH

Prepared from an improved recipe by the proprie-
tor of the sBRorHER JONATHAN POLISH" is certif-
ed by all the leading New York Furniture Dealers
and Piano-Forte Makers to be the best in the world
for Removing Scratches, Marks, and Dirt. and re-
storing a high and lasting gloss to all kinds OF Var
nshed work, from Furniture to Leather. 1t is
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ly, and is easily applied. With piece of Canton
Flannel and bottle or two OF this New FuRNl-
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the furniture of house and keep it lookins like
new. Now is the time to "shine up" your Tables,
Chars, Desks, Pianos, Picture Frames. Carriages,
etc., and make them look so per cent. better. This
is true economy. Fol- sale by Furniture Dealers and
Storekeepers generally. Price 25 and so cents a
bottle. Deopt No. /, Spruce Street, New York.
SPECIAL AGENT WANTED. ADDRESS, Box 1879,
New York P. o.
The HoUsExEErER's New FURNITURE Polish is
for sale here by
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-11-14
.DEDFORD HOTEL IS s0a9s
ID AND GENERAL STAGE OFFICE

The subscriber respectfully begs leave to an
nounce that he has leased the Bedford Hotel, on
Pitt Street, where be would be happy to meet his
old friends, and the public generally.
II is not his design to make many professions as
to what he will do, but be pledges hif word ttat
his most energetic efforts will be employed to rem
thr comfortable all who give him call. The
tyuse will be handsomely fitted up, and none but
careful and attentive servants vii be engaged.
+. Persons visiting the b dford Springs, as well as
those attending Court, and the travelling commune
ty generally, are respectfully invited to give him
call and judge for themselves r
10 Boarders taken by the week, month, or year.
on favorable terms.
n-Ample and comfortable stabIing IS attached
de this Hotel, which will always be attended by a
careful hostler. Also, safe and convenient car
risge hou Sc. Nst44
ALL THE STAGES Stop AT THIS HOTEL.
~ JOHN HAFER,
Aug. /, 1860. Proprietor
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DIR. VIM B. HURD'S
Dental Remedies
ARE
THE BEST IN THE WORLD,
INSURiNG
FINE TEETH g. A SWEET BREATH
CURING TooTHACHE AND NEURAL GIA.

CURING T00THACHE AND NEURAL GlA.
Do YOU wish to be blessed with and admired for
PEARLY WHIrs and Sound TEETH? Use DIR.
VIM. B. HURD,S UNRIVALLED TOOTH pow
DER. warranted free fromsacid, alkali, or any in
furious substance. Price rs cents per box.s
UyB Beware of The ordinary cheap Iooth Pow
ders, which whten but destroy. w
4 DO you wish TO be certain that your bkEAIH is
pure. sweet, and agreeable to husband or wife,
lover or friends2 Use DR.. HURD'S CELEBRA-
TED MOUTH WASH. Price, 81 cents pei bottle.
This astringent wash is also the best remedy IN
the world for CANKER, BAD BREATH, BLEEDING
GUNS. Sore MOUTH, etc. II has cured hundreds.
ACHE3 Get DR.. HURD'S MAGIC TO0THACHE
DROPS. Prcs, Is cents pei bottle.
Are YOU afflicted with NEURALGIA Get DR..
W. B. HURD's NEURALGIA PLASTERS. The
most effective and delightful remedy known.
They do not adhere nor blister, but soothe and
charm pain away. Try them. Price, IS and 81
ents Mailed on receipt of price.
Do you wish complete set of DENTAL REM
EDIES and TREATISE ON PRESERVING TEETH? Get
DIR. w. B. HURD'S DENTAL TREASURY, the
neatest and most valuable present that one friend
can make to another. Price, ST.. Sent by express
on receipt of price. -
For sale at all the best stores throughout the
country. l
CAuTIoN.-As there are dealers who take advan-
tage of our advertisements to impose upon their
customers inferior preparations, it is necessary TO
insist upon having what you call fol, and you will
GET THE BEST, thoroughly tested, and prepared by
an experienced and scientific Dentist, Treasurer OF
the New York State Dentists Association, and
Vice.President of the New York City Dental Socie-
ty.
Address
VIM. B. HURD & CO., New York.
DR.. HunD's DENTAL REMFpIEs ARE FOR SALE IN
THIS FL ACE BY
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-11-14
KoIIock's DandeIion. Coffee.

This preparation, made from the best Java Coffee,
is recommended by physicians a superior N UrRl.
sa, and all bilious disorders. Thousands who have
been compelled to abandon the use OF coffee will
use this without injurious effects. One can contains
the strength Of two pounds Of ordinary coffee
Price rs cents.
LLOCK'S LEVAlN,
The purest and best BAKING POWDER known,
for making light, sweet and nutritious bread and
cakes. Price 10 eents.
MANUFACTURED BY
M. H. KOLLOCK, Chemist,
Corner Of Broad and Chestnut Streets;
PHILADELPHM,
Aad sold by all Druggist. and Gressps.
EebSuaSy 30 16e2p--lys
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-11-14

AND GROCERY.

The undersigned has just received and keeps
constantly on hand the following articles
Coffee, sugar, molasses, cheese, crackers, cur.
rants,prunes, rasins, figs, Almonds 6lberts, cocoa
nuts,ground nuts, pecans, Eng. walnuts, cream.
candies in variety, oranges, lemons, tobacco and
eigars,aspice and pepper, spices of all kinds. bas
king soda, cream of tartar. sulphur, brimstone.
canister and keg powder, shot, caps and lead grain
and grassscythes, whetting tools, wash tubs and
boards, indigo, extraot logwood, copperas, alum
and madder, oil, polish and Mason's blackine.
sweeping, dusting stove, shoe and scrubbinS
brushes, clothes, hair, tooth and flesh brushes
and infant brushes, hair oils and perfumery purses
and port monaies, pocket and memorandum
books, bonnet and round gum combs, "riddins,
and fine combs, bracelets andbeads, pens, pen.
holders, penanives, scissors. knife -sharpenefs,
umbrellas, suspenders, spool cotton and aoss'
clocks, small looking glasses, volins, violia
strings, toy watches, watch chains, curry combs.
cards. horse brushes shoe thread, pegs and spara.
bles, Johnson's Arabian Liniment, Rock and Lii.
tle'sWhite Oil, Merchants celebrated GarpIinp
Oil, for man or beast, and many other articles Of
similar nature. The patronage of the public
is respectfully solicited.
"A. L. DEFIBAUGH.
June II, '59.-1y. iasS
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il q IL s Al IL
OR
TR II ID ~!

One trac. of land containing so acres, more or
less, about 10 cleared and under fence, with
story and half dwelling house, with kitchen attach
ed tenant house, and double log barn thereon rect
Of John H. Rush, Robert Fyan and others, situate
in Bedford township.
Also,
l66 acres near Stonerstown-w thin mile of the
nroadtop Railroad-about 100 acres cleared, with a
two story dwelling house new bank barn.-stable,
c, thereon erected also two apple orchards there
on, Of choice fruit. The soil is rich loan and ca
p.bls Of producing every variety of crops of this
climate.
@sstst 81 Atf Also,
Two lots Of ground in Broadtop City, with a new
two story rough cast dwelling house thereon.
~ Also,
4 house and lot Of ground u Clearvlile.
sse.. Also,
Three tracts of land in Southampton Township
formerly owned by VIM. Oss, adjoining lands of Ar
aold Lashley. Artemas Bennet and others.
$50 Also,
grist mill iu the "Dutch Corner" formerly
owned by Jacob Beard-within about S miles OF
Bedford, with about 40 acres of land belonging to
the sams-dwelling house and out buildings thereon
erected.
SI9t ALSO,
100 acres best quality of prarie--near the Mis-.
sosEi river close to the county seat of Harrison Co.
Iowa.
Also.
Two one hundred and 'ixty acre tracts, adjoining
Elkhorne City, in the richest valley OF the west
the Platte valey--about 90 miles west of Omaha
City and close TO the great national government
road leading west in Nebraska Territory.
Also,
.isl6o acres, two miles above Omaha City, on the
great bend Of the Missouri. This tract is well tim
bered and very desirable. All of these lands wer.
acated after personal inspection and careful exam
nation on the ground, and de well relied upof
sef futnrs welth. Maps showing the precise loca
ien are IN nv possession.
it snsfsit s Also,
Three desirable lots In Omaha City, Nebrask,
Territory.
The above real estate will be sold at such price
- 20 insure safe and profitable investments.
mstss o. obligations of any kind that are goo,
viii b taken in exchange tcuisrly good Ban.
neeea.i S
i Hpe 2e. 1851. o. r. SHANNON.
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ME NIGEL HOUSE,
1AA JULIANA STREET. BEDFORD, PA

THE subscriber, having renovated and RETURNS sh ed
this old established House, is now prepared to re-
ceive guests He invites his friends and the travel
ing public to give him call. Having new furn-
ture, new beds, and everythng necessary to render
hearty cheer to those in want of tenn rary home.
he fatters himself that those who stay with him,
will find themselves at the right place.
He is fully prepared to receive visitors to the
Springs, and all having business with the courts or
otherwise.
Ample stabling and carriage ho, Sc Is attached to
the Hotel.
Boarders will be received on favorable terms
ISAAC MENGEL, JR.
Bedford, April 90, 1860.
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HOUSE,
wv 3NE8z e~N AEe REDEORIls d.

:. MRS. S. FILLER would respectfully announce to
her friends in Bedford Courty, and to the public
generally that she has leased, Tor term of years,
the large and convenient brick hotel, at the corner
of Pitt and uliana streets, Bedford, Pa, known as
the .sWASHINGTON HOUSE," and lately kept BY
MRS. COOK. This house Is be ng thoroughly re-
fitted and refurnshed, and is open for the re-
ception OF guests. Visitors to the "BEDFORD
SPRINGS" and persons attending Court, will find
this house pleasant and comfortable temporary
home.Every attention will be pail. TO the comfort
and accommodation of guests. The table will at all
times be supplied with the best the markets afford.
Charges moderate.
Extensive stabling is attached to this hotel, and
a careful and competent hoster vii be in atten-
dance. Special attention will be paid to the accom-
mOdation of the farming community.
March 30th, 1860.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Letters Of administration on the Estate of Geo.
Mock, late of St. Clair township, decd having been
granted to the subscr Der residing in Union tp.,
notice is her eby given to all persons indebted to
said Estate, TO make payment Immediately, and
those ha wing claims required to present them
duly authentica for settlement.
ABRAHAM HULL.
Sept, l2, 1862-6t Admir-.