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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15
Headquarters Army of Potomac
In Field, Dec. 1911 o'cl'k

The battle long anticipated, is now
progressing. Reynolds corps on the left
advanced and engaged the enemy's infan.
try at 9:15. Seven minutes afterwards
the rebels opened heavy fire of artillery,
which has continued so far uninterrupted
and our heavy guns are answering, blu,
the firing on both sides is at random
No result is known, and but little infan
try has yet become engaged.
A portion Of the enemy's cavalry cross
ed the ford above here, and yesterday
we're on our right and rear, . forge having
been sent TO meet them.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15
Washington. Dec, IL.


The Navy Department have received
dispatches from Capt Rouckenderf ofthe
San Jscinto, dated st. Thomas. They
contain full accounts Of the unsuccessful
attempt to capture the pirate Alabama at
Martinique, from which it would appear
that little if any blame should be attach
ed to the commander of the San Jacinto.
1t seems that he was notified in advance
by the Governor of Martinique thatif he
staid In the harbor until the departure OF
the Alabama, he must remain "a hours
afterwards Also that if he chose TO
watch for her outside. it must be beyond
their Notifications; that il. more than q
maratlme league from shore. She of
course preferred the latter course, and left
the harbor, after arranging with officers
Of the American ship Hampton to signal
him by rockets on the departure OF the
Alabama. On rainy and extremely
derk night rockets from the Hampton
announced that the rebel steamer was IN
der way. and the San Jacinto immediate
ly steamed in pursuit, in the direction
sighaled, but the Alabama was not to be
found. Boats were then sent into the
harbor to make sure of her departure.
The general answer 10 inquiries was that
she was still there.
1t is TO be added that the shores of mar.
Unique descend perpend.cu.arly, SO that
vessel can sail within stones throw of
them in the shadow of the mountain.
There is reason to believe that France
will demand an apology from cur gov
eminent on account of signals made in
the harbor.
The story that the San Jacinto is de-
tanned by the French, is of course un-
founded.
The committee of Ways and Means at
their meeting agreed upon their appro.
nriatiun bill for the last fiscal year,
aiich was reported on Monday. They
are the army bills which appropriates
seventy four million dollars.
The West Pon. bill, which is essenti-
ally usual, aud the fertilization bill,
which makes an unusually large appro-
priatlon, and especially for New York
harbor, various points on the coast OF
Maine, Tortugas and other Florida forts.
Ii is understood to be the intention of
the committee to report all the appropri-
alton bills before Christmas.
Maj. Gen. Sedgwick has been assigned
to the CO mmand Of the 9th army cerps.
late Burn 'ide's, and will join the army on
Monday or Tuesday. e
Gen. Slocum, whose departure from
Harper's Ferry southwark, formed part
of the general movement, was at late
hour known to be between Strausburg
and Manassas.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15

gentleman having been cured Of the results OF
early error snd disease will from motives OF bens yo-
isnse send to those ~he request II copy oths shove
Interesting narrative, published by himself This lit
lie book IL designed warning and caution TO you az
men and those who Her from Sxsvous DEsfLrry,
Loss or MEMORY, PKEnATu DECAY, &C., &c, sup
plying a. the time the Of self cure single
copies wiii be .sai seal In plain snv elops
without charse-to AnS who request IT, By addres-
sinx the aaibor.
cHAs. A. LAMBgRr, Esq.,
dseS-d1m Grssnpoint, Long leland, New york.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15

"a The case Of the State of Iova
against Frederick zugg, indicted for muir.
der in the second degree, for killing Jac, b
Bushey, in September 1861, was conclud.
ed yesterday, with a verdict of amt
guilty.
The State was represented by the Prose-
cutting Attorney, assisted by Fl. b. Gil
more, Esq, and the accused was defend
ed BY H. Scott Howell, D. F. Miller and
G. W. McCrary.
The plea was that the defendant killed
Bushey in self-defenoe. 1t was proven
that Bushey had chased Zugg out of his
store, and was following him out on the
sidewalk and striking at him with an are
handle, and when only few feet apart
zugg drew . pistol and shot. The de-
ceased was very stout, athletic Young
man. and Zugg an old man Of GS years Of
age. The difficulty grew out of trade
in which Zugg's daughter had sold .
small stock Of groceries to Bushey for 4
lot, and Bushe had made deed there
for, but It proved that Rushey had no
title to the lot. and that it was incumber-
ed by leins. Zugg had for some months
been trying to get Bushey to make good
title to the lot or pay for the groceries.
and was 1t Bushey's store on this bssi.
ness when the affair took place.
These facts were not generally known
at tie time, and there was then n uch feel.
ing against Zugg, but when the trial was
over, impartial men who heard it, stated
there was no case made out against the &C
cused, and the verdict Of scquittal seemed
to give universal satisfaction.
| The trial was very impressive one and
ably conducted on both sides. The
speeches Of the defendants counsel were
spoken Of with praise.
The old man, who was in a state Of
great anxiety during the protracted alb.
nence of the jury, was quite overcome
when they brought in their verdict =
As the words, I'VE, the jury, find the do.
fendant, Frederick Zuggsnot guilty were
read, he burst into lears, and said q
thank you," and then in silence shool
the hand Of each jaryman as they left ii,
box,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15

Military Notice.

Once Of Proves, Marshal, Aug. 10.
Hereafter no saies Of inlon icatinE liquors win be
p~rmited so enlisted men the United States rny
Inthis esty,
Pctsol. ssi.iae in violation of this order viii be-
arrested and gent measures tai en- to prevent
repetitio Of tiir .rrpse.
j. NJ. HIATT,
septI-d Provost Marshal.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15
THE GATE CITY.
MONDAY, DECEMBER Is.

stA- VOORHEES, keeps full and fashion
able stock Of Hats, Caps, Fnrs, Gloves,
DC, constantly on hand, at the lowest
cash prices. movie aml
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15
Mobeco River, 6 miles north Of
Dumfries, Va, Dec. IL.

At about daybreak this morning be-
tween 1000 and 1900 of Stuart's caval-
~ dashed into Dumfries, captured ten
suffers and Is plckets, SO it is represent
ed, and Mr.. McIntosh, the telegraph re.
porter. They also cut down telegraph
POLE and cut the wire, destroyed several
government and sutler wagons and thsu
hastily retired. The wires were subse.
quen.ly repaired. Brig. Gen. Stenwehl
has since occupied the place.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15

10 facilitate iAe delivery u letters for the hospitals
Boa has bevu assigned ~ each Ward All concerned
will therefore carsiui nstsuct iheIr friends when
writing them their Ie,,ers 10 the box for
their proper Ward.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15

Notice. 10 AhlpPers and Carriers.
- ~ order from tbs Treasury Department, Ship
pers and Carriers forw
nents Of Goods or SAT-, amounting TO over es5o 70
places In the 1rst and second tier Or counties on the
Southern border OF the State Of lows To nle ia the
Custom House Office at K~okak. Iowa an oath pre-
serbed BY The Treasury Department also, to execute
bend, with approved saretes, that the goods therein
described shall not BE- transported sold OF used In any
way, 70 - 10 sive I'D e.miost " insurgents or 10
aympathizers with ihose In rebellion asainst the Cow
srament Of the UEited States.
Blanks can be obtained and inairuc tons given n
The Surveyors Once.
JOHN sTANNus,
surveyor OF the Pert.
Custom H0uSe Office. Kp0kuk. An ,cOa .
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15

Washington, Dec. IS.
The Indian regiments are already in
the government service under Gen. Blunt.
Several more arc to be added and oil of
them formed into brigade.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15
New York. Dec. /

New York, Dec. 13.
The total amount raised In this city to
date for the Lancashire, England, opera
tives is 100000.
Custom House returns show $500 900
worth Of guns imported this week.
Six political prisoners were released
from Fort Lafayette to-day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15
New York, Dec. I2.

N6W IUrK, UHC. II.
12.30-Nothing yet has been received
hare from or relating to. the army Of the
Potomac.
A gallant act in fret crossing the river
TO Fredericksburg under fierce fire oil
the enemy, was performed by two compa-
MES Of the Michigan 7th. A drummer
] 10 years old was In the first boat.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15
The Cath oiic Fair.
The Fair of the Catholic Sisters will
be held in Mnruna'u Hall .an~o,o;n,

The Fair of the Catholic Sisters will
be held in McCune's Hall, commencing
this Monday evening, land continuing for
four nights. A very large variety Of ar
ticles Of Clothing, especially for Chill,
dren, with many handsome articles for
Christmas presents, of ornamental work,
including Centre Tables, Parlor Chairs,
Rocking Chairs, Cabinets, beautifully
bound and ornamented books, DC, will
be offered to the public. Tables of re-
freshments will be set, and all necessary
preparations made to render the occasion
pleasant one.
The Lady Superior informs US That a
liberal share of the proceeds Of tla i1r
will be devoted to the wives am children
Of the soldiers.
In view of the benevolent directs Of the
Fair, as well as its great attractions, q
full attendance is,expected
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15

II you would prosper in business, ad-
vertise literally. A Judicious system of
advertising, in widely circulated and In
fuentiai home papers, has always been
found conducive 10 prosperity, by the in
creased impetus given to trade, which is
stimulated BY the inffux Of farmers from
the vicinity. and buyers from more dis
tsnt points. In numerous instances
known. a single advertisement has proved
such lucrative investment for the adyer-
tlser, that the profits on sales and other
business transactions traceable to that
source alone, have Melted him hundred
and sometimes even thousand
times its cost. These are facts SO we'll
known to shrewd and enterprising bust
u, Sc men, that 1t seems unnecessary to
cniargc upon them.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15

n0tcAelOr'0 Hair Dye-..Thc Hest In
the world.
WILLIAM A. BATCHELeR,S csfsbrste cd HAIR Dye
PRODUCES color not to be distinguished from nature
warranted not to inu'e the hair in the
the Ill effects OF bad dyes nvgorates the hair far
life. GREY, RED or RUSTY HAIR instantly turna
aspiendid black brown, leaving the hairsost and
beautiful. Sold by all druggists &c.
The genuine 10 signed WILLIAM A. BATCHEI,oR.
~ ths Jssv si1ss sf saeA bex
Factory, No. I'll BARCLAY Street, New York Late
xs5 0foadwsy and ~ Bond Street, fjse-d&wly
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15
New York, Dec. Is.

Demarara advices state that intelligence
has been received of serions commotion
in Surinam caused by an instruction
among the slaves.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15
Cairo. Dec. ia,

Cairo, Dec. L..
Nothing definitely is known as te
where the Rebels in Miss. have fallen
back to. 1t is reported they have taken
shelter behind the Big Black at Canton.
The rainy season has commenced al.
ready and it is with great difficulty that
canDons and wagons can be moved.
Transports which have been carrying
on trade in violation OF government regu-
lations have been arrested. After the, 18th
there will be no monopoly Of safe Of
newspapers on military roads. They
will bepnt on par with other legiti-
mate traffic
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15
stock Market.

stock Market.
New York. Dec ID.
Stoeks-Lower, since the board nrmer.
Money--On cali 697 per cent.
Sterling Exchange-145Gl46t..
t3oht-5s.
ss, 81, resd 80 do 81 coupons, fo4; reyd
oss4
Demand Noies-i2s.
Treasury - % IA
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15
COMMERCIAL.

HAiLy GATk Cry OryIck
SKoK-K Dec. TO- &c.
FboUR-supernLes ~; spring WheAira irs ~ IS
Pail WhaAtExtrsas
BRAN ANDsHoGTs-tttp 81, lof ~
SHIP STUFf-6oc.
CORN-aoc bush
aARLEY-6s 70 SOC.
WHEAT-FAI 7s0sc; sprins soa73.
kYE-so to asc good demand.
OATS CSC TO 80. Good demand.
fvrAroES-358l Dc Retail Soc
SWEET poTAToEs-7s 10 SOC. Retail Al y hu All
SUGAR - New Orleans fair lie, prime N.
choice IN clarified "A; crushed and pow deTed ISL
Observation-Disclosures $50 so; Susarhous SO
Golden Syrup7HS7sc-verys scarce; sorgum 2saR SEC.
GoPPEE-Rio s3s3ae; Java IS; LAsuyra 33a34
RlCE-91loc.
soAP-Palm sic, Family &c, German (Cin.) ~
cANDLEs-star Il stearine IL, Mould 70
TALLOW-sac.
LARD-Gk toTc.
BuTTEA-common log Zee; Choice 10 to II, re
tail 2ac
PRopIsioas--shoulders,H Hams sides no sale. -
Sugar Cured Hams, 81 to &C., retail Ioc
LEATHER--solee sdsso; Harnesssedpas.
htpEs-prime dry l5c, grubby half price gree,
&c; green 'irep pelis lec@ 4 IS: green hog akin
be.
HAY-Timo,hy. So oea9 90. balsd go eSii
Prairie IS 00aT on.
sEEDS-Timolhs 81 90 70 20: Flax Sc ed % i
81 ~, good demand
oEIoNS-9ocaSi.
EGGS 1910 I.c.
| WHITE BEANs--75e TO 81 CO.
FEATHERS-3oG35.
FRUIT Dried Apples ~ 4oaaSI SOP buahs,.-
Dried Peaches - 500 ~ rs. Rsisns ~ 6oQge s.
GREEN APPLES-,0 to soc bush.
CHEESE-Western Reserve and Denmal le IL Is
BEEF CATTLE-l4a2e gross.
sHEEP-S2 ooa2 so vhead.
sALT-G "A. 50 so y sack; Ksnawha a so = ba
rel: Lake - 50.
FISH-Macksrei,N NO. e141S& Is . bbl. NO. asll
0tl2, No.3 tg9410. White Fish, No. 500.
half Dbl. CodFish647V
oILs--cosl Oil, IS TO SOC; retail 81. iinseed Oh
u b 10 81 40. Lard OIL, soc to u.
BEESWAX-3Oc.
FAT HoGs-s3to % 50 nett.
kAGS-Nooien !; Cottons to qtc
OLD IRoN-lc n. Brass LOG ? =. Cope
l2kc eA.
ExcHAHaE.-oa New YORK percent. bankabl
funds; Philadelphia, Boston. Chicago and Ciucin
natl " per cent. St. Louis y per cent G old 20 Il
% per cent. buyin -
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15
[ Extract from Heralds Special, 4

NashVliie, Dec II.
Wharton's rebel brigade had Skin.
mish With the fedenk on Mill Creek. -
The federals lost hundred killed.
The Times army correspondent writes
although not fully informed Of the enc
my's pos til IN, 1T is claimed tbs. Buruside
has out-witted and out-generaed them -
His decoys to make believe we would
cross the main force at Fort Conway,
SENS to have succeeded admiralty. De.
ceiyed by this the main body Of the rebels
including ] ackson's command seem to be
enca,npcd sb miles down the river. y
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15
NOTICE TO MERCHANTS AND

NOTICE TO MERCHANTS AND
IN SnlPPERs.
On and after this date no Powder viii be allowed
sold In Ksoknk without per uteie uf.h, uEes.itncc
any kind Arms Nbs;.syi Lvr Nj l.iols II VI
hsa also been ordered by The specisi Agent OF the
Treasury department not to allow Goods or Groceries
except IN limited quantities for family use to 70 into
Missouri or the southern tier Of Counties
The object Is to Keep supplies from the rebels nv
armed bands ofguerriliasip Ns4tatas, Missouri.
JOHN hTANNUs,
Surveyor ofthe Port or Keokuk.
Ksokuk, Aug. II, 1869.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15
nv rELEoRApH.I So
New York Market.

TELEOFAFH.I
Ncw York Market.
EewYork. Dec. ~.
Fiour-Market Dull and cents lower. Sales ~
30 log % 20 Extra STATE; % 1886 50 r. no.
Wheat-Dull and lower Sales st u 1boei u
Chicago Spring; u 2s9sI - Milwaukee club; u ~
@&I ~ Winter Red.
corn-Steady. Sales 1t T6c shipping mixed western.
Oats-Firm. 6AIes at 6eG60c
Whisky-Duii, heavy. 3eh cents
Pork--Firmer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15
N Office.

The members Of the lows State Insurance Company
are hereby eo'laed that tho Annual Meeting will be
held On the second Monday Of January next, At the
once ofthe Company 10 the City u Keokuk as O'Clock
?. NJ. at which time Board OF Directors will be
elected for the ensuing yesr.
once on Msiu ST., between Cd and Sd
SAMUEL E. CAREY, Secretary.
Dec, II. ls6q-dlm
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.
RECRUITING FOE THE SIXTH cav
ALHY,
Como ON. Boys I---Hurrah for the
stars and stripes.

Ltsutsnsnt VIZ. o. Brhss, OF the Sixth Iowa Cav.
Airy. ~ now IN the city recruiting for his regiment
Only few more men required 10 Ill up the regis
msnt sndths probably the only chance that WILDE
Offered for ,in Ing Cavalry regiment prior 10 the
forcement Of the drain this nrst OF next month
Clothing and equipments have already been furnish
cd for the regiment and are nov at Davenport, and
bounty will be paid and regular pay al tho
time 0: enlistment.
Headquarters n Barns RentEens on the Levse.
dsci3-dim wA o. BURNS
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15

D6 Burkitt d Co., have just received
eDO dozen WOODEN hoods. so dozen wooler
skating caps for Misses and children, gen
tlemen's and ladies' undershirts, 80 dozer
heavy buck gloves, splendid lot ladies'
furs, gents gloves, 200 pocket books a
ten cents each, felt jockies. ladies' bask
cts, hats, caps, buffalo robes, comforts
scarfs, nubias. &c. Tdim1
CHRISTMAS AND New YEAK's PsEs
ESTs. Here is q chance to invest in
something that will be real benefit. -. A
good sc,cing machine hghtens the laLo,
and promotes the health and hopptness o.
those at home"
These machines have recently taken th.
First Premiums at the State Fairs of New
York. Ohio. Michigan, Indiana, Illinois,
Missouri and Iowa. They are unaurpass-
cd IS family machines, and can be had Of
the agent in Keokuk at eastern manufac-
turers prices, (S40 and upward, according
to styles With the addition of only two
dollars for freight
Information aud instruction given
GRATIS by GEO. o. HILTON,
8t Agent at Keokuk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-15
Letters for the Hospit.i..

yast Madison, iowa, NOV. assh, rssa.-a,fvn
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1862-11-26

Quirs this extreme measure 70 be resorted
70; that wherever martial Law IL thus de-
clsred 70 exist. the district subject TO IL be-
comes exclusively subject 10 tie jurisdiction
for the time being OF the United States, 50
far a. concers the execution Of civil process.
and to the law governing in such cases, and
the cases which may arise under such j%uris-
diction may be said TO arise exclusively IN
der the Constitution OF the United
States; that martial Law thus proclaimed Is
constitutional law-that is 10 say, in ac-
cordance with the fundamental Law OF the
land. and to be respected and enforced a.
such by all courts, functionaries and citizens
that IL grievances result therefrom to the
citizen. within that jurisdiction. they can onl,
be redressed by = resort to those officers whs
are vested With jurisdiction to redress them
And as the salvation Of the State may =
times depend upon the stringent power
vested in the President. il is the duty Of Al
good citizens 10 submit with cheerfulness an
wait with patience for the time to Arriv
when this exceptional state OF things ma
give place once more to the reign OF civ
Law.
Writ denied.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1862-11-26

Numerous experiments with roasted eof-
fee prove that il Is the most powerful means
not only Of rendering animal and vegetable
efiuvia innocucus, but Of actually destroy
ing them. A rvom in which meat ia an ad-
vanced degree of decomposition had been
kept for some time. Was instantly deprived
Of all smell by an open coffee rooster being
carried through il. containing a pound OF
coffee newly roasted. In another r.om. ex.
posed to the efiuvium oecasioned by the
clearing out Of n dungpit. 30 that sulphoret-
ted hydrogen and ammonia in great quaint
ties could be chemically detected. the stencil
was removed within half a minute, on the
employment Of three ounces Of fresh roastec
coffee. whilst the other parts OF the house
were permanently cleared Of the same smel
by beng simply traversed with the coffee
rosster. although the cleansing Of the dung
Dit continued for several hours after.
The best mode OF using the coffee a.
| disinfectant Is TO dry the raw bean, pound ]
In a mortar. and then roast the powder on
moderately heated iron plate. sntil IL as
sumes q dark, brown tint, when il il ft 10
use. Then sprinkle il in sinks and cesspools
or lay IL OH a plate in the room which yo'
wish to have purified. Coffee acid or coffe
| oil acts moro readily in minute quantities.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1862-11-26

AT the gfeat Union demonstration which
RECENTLY took place In Memphis. and Of which
ws made mention v or three days since.
q series Of resolutions was read and adopted.
asserting The devotion Of the citizens 70 Sbs
Uniou and the President. eulogizing the
Army Of the West. and providing for the
celebration Of the sth day Of January. 1868
The following we're Of the series
Received, That NO regard the opening oil
the Mississippi river TO the Gulf OF Mexico
a. q work which must DO Immediately done
That the interes. Of nine millions OF people
now residents upon the banks and tributa
ries. demand the removal Of the obstruction
without unnecessary delay.
Resolred. That IL Is our duty to send
representative TO the Congress OF the Unites
States from tbs District. at the next session
That in the event that an election shoul'
not be ordered by the Governor OF this State
that the qualified electors Of this Distric
shall, on the day fixed by Law. proceed Z
elect . representative. and that he be &C
credited with the proper certificate from tn
County Court Of this county.