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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23
Headquarters Army Potomac,
Nav 81, Pm.

The encampment Of the advance Of
the army under Gen Stoneman is still at
Gaines Mills, eighteen miles and half
from Richmond. and one and half from
the Chickahominy. The pickets Of rebels
occupy the banks on one side and those
Of Union the other Gen. Stoneman with
Prof. Lowe made balloon reconnaissance
this morning from Gains Mills reaching
an attitude of 400 feet. An admirable
view Of Richmond was had and surround
ing country with glass The camps of
the enemy within the limits of the cor
poration were seen, also the arrival and
departure of railroad trains on the railroad
between Newbridge and Richmond. and
but few troops visible. But to the left
Of the city on the line Of the mail coach
roads leading to Bottoms bridge, large
numbers of troops were seen. Also smoke
from numerous camp fires coming from
the roads in front, showing they were oc-
copied BY large force Of the enemy. =
Heavy firing was heard yesterday after
noon and this morning to the left Of Rich
mond which was probably caused BY our
gunbosts endeavoring to force their way
up the James river Theweather is warm
and pleasant during the day with heavy
dews at night. The health Of troops con-
tinues generally good. Two rations Of
whisky and quinine are now daily issued.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23
{ Moro About Fl. Pilleyv.
on Fort Pillow, via Cairo, May 9

On Fort Pillow, via Cairo, May FL.
The Chicago Times special says, from
indications made apparent yestsrdsy, it is
clearjy evident that the enemy has evac-
sd Fort Pillow and faitrn hack on Ft.
Randolph. q strong fortiGcasion on the
I'd Chickasaw Bluff, II miles below their
former position. Officers Of the Aotilla,
who went down the river yesterday with
q flag of truce, returned with the startling
intelligence that neither troops nor gun
boats we're visible, and that Fl. Pillow
and the river below as far as the eye could
reach were deserted. Tho flag Of truce
WAS sent down for the purpose Of compile
ting an exchange Of prisoners, which was
begun some time ago ut Corinth. Prepa
rations were Immediately entered into for
. reconnaissance by the guuboats TO the
vicinity Of the forts. Towards evening,
however, a boat made it's appearance
around Craighead Point with dag Of
truce. The steamer Kennett, having on
board the rebel soldiers to be released,
went then to meet her. No explanation
was offered as to Why our own flag of
truce was not answered in the morning.
The prisoners were given up and the
steamers returned. Taking all the cir
cumstances into consideration there is
not the least doubt that the rebels have
evacuated Fort Pillow. In their new po-
sition they can maintain more thorough
defense and be less exposed to the deadly
ERE Of our mortars. Fort Randolph, or
as the rebels call il, Fort Wright. con-
sists OF . succession Of strong batteries
and earthworks on the I'd Chickasaw Bluff,
IS miles above Memphis, and just oppo-
site the southern extremity Of Island No.
"a. The Notifications were constructed
early last autumn, but the guns we're sub
sequently removed TO Fort Pillow. 1t is
expected that to-day reconnaissance OF
our gunboats will be made With a view of
ascertaining the new position Of the reb.
els.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

(Fron the Nashville Union, 1st

[From the Nashville Union, 18th.
Yesterday the streets were alive with
drays and wagons, hauling cotton from
the depot to the river. 1t was highly
gratifying sight. and was suspicious Of
happier days.
After this date no shipment Of mcrch-
andixe from this city or State will be al
lowed. except upon permits therefor is
sued By the properly instituted officers Of
the Government Of the United States.
The railroad bridge over the river at
this place 10 progressing rapidly the
EASTERN span is nearly finished. The
western fpan was commenced on Wednes-
day, snd the draw span on Tuesday. All
the materials for the structure are expect
ed to arrive here tomorrow. The num-
Der Of hands employed is forty. Mr..
Bent, the contractor. intends to finish the
bridge BY the LIST of june.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23
a Daring Capture.

One of the boldest and most heroic acts
Of the war WAS performed BY q Charles
ton negro pilot named Robert Small. He
with some companions got up steam on
the rebel steamer Planter. OF which he
was the pilot, took on board his colored
friends, and boldly. in broad daylight,
steamed out of the harbor. and saren.
dered the vessel to the blockading feet of
the bar. If Order No. 3 had been in
force in General Hunters Department he
would have been excluded from onr lines
and forced back into the hands of the
South Carolina rebels. No colored man
is allowed to help the Federal side where
Halleck commands.
The prize is reported by Com. Dupont
to be very valuable acquisition to the
squadron by reason Of her excellent ma
chinery, speed and light draft. The ''man
SMALL is capital pilot, and is perfectly
familiar with the inland waters of South
Carolina. Dupont has retained his pro-
fessionsl services Notwithstanding he is q
niger, and that to do 50 is in palpable
violation of order No 3. Our Washing
ton dispatches state that a proposition is
before the Senate to give Small and his
associates half the value OF the steamer
as their share Of the prize money, which
would amount to $4,000. We expect
the secession organ Of this city viii utter
dismal howl Of grief on hearing of the
Yankee trick which this darkey has play
ed on It's rebel friends at Charleston, and
that it viii insist that he be surrendered
back, In order that the Constitution
may be preserved Is it's, and the Union
restored as it. was. II Chicago Tribune.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23
TTribune's Correspondence

Washington, May 81.
II is not precisely known what number
Of volunteers viii be called for, but il will
not be far from l00, 900, including those
needed to Gil up the old regiments.
Il VIII scarcely Be credited that hay is
brought to the army in Virginia from
Maine. and corn from Illinois, although
oil these articles are to be had for the
taking from premises abandoned by the
rebels. Their armies do not scrupls to
strip loyal men Of all that can be removed.
A ponsoon bridge has been laid, and
the Rappahannock can now be crossed at
four different points. Orders have been
issued for two pairs Of shoes and one pair
Of leggings for the Infantry Of the army
ct the RsppshAnnock. The Rreatest acti-
witty prevails and stirring news may be
expected from this quarter before long.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23
Wheeling. Va. Nav Il

Destructive tornado at two this after
noon unroofed and demolished the Lutheran
Church. occupied IS : school, killing
three, and wounding six scholars. Il also
blew down the steeple and partially un-
rooted 81. Johns Episcopal Church The
tornado demolished upper works Of the
steamer Mariner, bound down with troops.
The Captain, mats> and pilot we're some
what injured, but no lives were lost. The
hull Of the boat and her cargo we're
Mysd.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23
New York, May n

News received from Havanna l7thnys
that ! Spanish steamer Same 10 yesterday,
bringing in dates from Vera Cruz 70 the
18th and Mexico TO the Cd inst. Vera
Cruz heisg in possession of the Almanti-
tbs, thanks 10 French bayoncts, no conf
dence IL 10 be placed in the news given
through his organs.
Private letters say that the battle Of
Acultixingo was drawn one, the Frepch
having the most in killed and wounded,
but the Mexicans retired. These latter
directed their Ere principally 1t the Frenoh
officers. knowing they could no. b re-
placed till fresh importation should ar
rive from France. Gen. Prim and staff
hsd arrived. but he vas not received with
much enthusiasm. A Spanish steamer
had gone to New Orleans to protect the
welfare and property there of her Catholic
Majesty 8 subjects. The Wyke Zamacoma
treaty has been ratified By the Mexican
Government, in spite Of the protest of
the French plenipotsntiaries against any
frosty the Mexican Government might
make. under the present circumstances.
Soledad and Cordova were occupied by
Mexican troops as soon as the French
forces left them. Seven thousand FIVE
hundred we're ready to occupy Orizaba in
the same way The French are moving
towards the Capital. but the Mexicans
are closing fast behind them.
The black volnit is committing fearful
ravages in Vera Cruz, having appeared
earlier and in more malignant form than
usual.
We are told that leo Americans from
Texas had attacked the town of Piedras
Dsgas, in the State Of Nueva Leon, and
had sacked the town and burned the Gus (
tom House and various buildings. lara
gaia has defeated Marques, aud this seems
to have been ! decisive defeat, although
Marques got away. He has been deposed
and Cobos placed in his stead
There had been no Confederate arrivals
lately.
The English steamer Havana came in
on the 18th, eight days from St. Marks,
Florida, with l69 bales Of cotton. The
glorious news from the States caused . de-
preston in our markets. Sugar and cot
ton had . downward tendency. Msny
vessels here are waiting to go to New Or.
leans as soon as the port is open, and
some have refused charters here already.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

R- II the Republicans had not elected
Lincoln there would have been no r.hal.
non, say the Vallandighammers. We
never beard that The Federalists " no sup
ported Burr ever said to the supporters Of
Thomas Jefferson, "if you had not elected
Jefferson President, Burr would never
have turned cut traitor We presume
that old Federalists were not quite 80 i'm.
puden' as modern vallandighammers 0,
they would have been just Is silly.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23
epuoUs comrAnIsoNs.

The evidence is piled mountain high
that the South has been plotting seces-
sion for many years, and that the leading
spirits in the Cabinets of both Pierce and
Bachansa bent all their energies to secu.
ring ! dissolution Of the Union and tri-
umph of the South. No Southern man,
aud especially no Southern traitor, denies
that such has been the deliberate purpose
Of the leaders of public opinion in the
South for long time. And in view Of
this notorious fact, every Southern man,
whether patriot or traitor, despises the
miserable meanness of Northern dough-
faces who laboriously and persistently
propagate the gratuitous falsehood that
the Republicans brought on the war.
We do not wonder that, bad as they
know their immediate neighbors to be,
the true Union men Of the South, like
Parson Brownlow. regard Northern dough
faces as infinitely more despicable than
Southern traitors.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

The Bulletin contains the following APP
peal received by telegraph to-day, dated
Fortress Monroe, May 2lst. Call upon
the farmers Of the North for supplies Of
butter and eggs and send them here to
the care of Doctors Hunt and Mccoy, Of
the Chesapeake and Mill Greek Hospital;
.poages, ell sill rags, bandages, lint and
dried fruit are also greatly needed. In the
name Of your suffering soldiers | make
this appeal.
ISigned] Jso. HARRIS. Sec'y.
This appeal will doubtless be promptly
responded to BY the farmers Of the North.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

RosKNcRANs GOIHa TO CoRINrH. -
Gen. Rosencrans arrived in this city on
Saturday, from Western Virginia, and
left in the evening, on the steamer EN-
ma, for Pittabnrg Landing, accompanied
by his staff. We understand that Gen.
Rossncrans has been appointed to take
command OF the late Gen. Smiths divis-
ion, Al Pittsburg Landing. II Cincinnati
Gazette, 18th.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23
rnE ILLINoIs tax CASE.

The agreed case taken up to thcSupreme
Court Of Illinois, for the purpose Of set
ting the question whether the taxes Of
the State are to be paid exclusively in coin
or notes, has been decided. The court
decides that the taxes must be paid in
gold and silver. The case has attracted
considerable attention, and the decision is
likely to have an important effect on the
finances OF the country.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23
Sick and wounded Soldiers.
New York, Nav q

Quite a plumber of wounded soldiers o.
Western State troops, including Indiana,
Michigan, Iowa, Ohio and Wisconsin have
recently arrived in this city from the AZ
my. In absence Of any State agents in
this city Col. Frank E. Howe, Of the Mas
sachusetts agency, had their wounds
properly attended to, and their wants sup
piled, and provided them transportation
to their homes, after being kindly and
tcnderly cared for 1t the New England
rooms, the agent Of New York State de-
clining to furnish them with transporta-
ton.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

~ The Weekly Union is the title q
spirited paper just issued At Abba, Mon.
roe County, BY NJ. A. Robb. It'll live
country paper, supports the policy which
our patriot volunteers have rushed 10
the held 10 maintain, and merits 4 liberal
endorsement Of the people of Monroe who
remain ut home and read the news.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

TOTAL EcLrPsE.--The Confederate al
nanac for 1862 published By Rev. DR..
Summers, at the Southern Methodist Pub
iishing House, announces IN s.eclspse 81
The sun, visible orer the Confederate
Stotes !" To this the Nashville Union
adds thst, about the same time "there
will be total eclipse Of the Confederate
States, visible all over creation"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

RETAIL TRADE. -" Do you retail
things here 7" asked green looking
specimen Of humanity. as he poked his
head into store the other day.
= Yes" was the laconic reply.
Wal, then, wish You would retail
my dog-he had il bit off about week
ago"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

~ Swift proposed to put tax on f.
male beauty, and to leave every lady to
rate her own charms. He said the tar
would be cheerfully paid, and be very
productive.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

r. A Western editor cautions hi
readers against kissing short girls, be
cause this habit has made him round
shouldcred.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

~ Tbs real estate Of the South would
be cnchanced BY the inauguration Of /
system Of emancipation to an amount far
exceeding the value Of al the slaves 70
b freed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23
FROM WARRINGTON.
Especial to Herald

Washington, May FL.
The President has decided that fifty
thousand more volunteers shall be accept
ed. This il to gil up regiments which
have been thinned out BY wounds and
sickness, snd to form reserve, under drill,
for the future, which may be ready at
the decisive moment.
Notwithstanding the solemn threat Of
certain. Senators to hold their refusal to
take up the tax bill in terror over the
head Of the President. to scare or drive
him into compliance with their pro-
gramme Of conducting the war, the bill
was taken up to-day and will be acted on
without decay. twill likely be shaped and
passed before the end of the month. The
impression prevails that Senator Simmons
substitute, which Is more simple in it's
provisions than the House bill, will finally
be adopted.
The armor of the Galena, which was
pierced by the projectilcs of the rebel bat
terry below Richmond, was but three
inches thick. The gunboats on the west
srn waters are thinly plated aud but par
tally clad, whence the necessity of the
six-inch plates that have been ordered
for the three new gunboats of the Monitor
style that are now in process of erection
in New York. The Monitor has, thus
far, stood the FIRE with her fve-inch
plates, but as guns Of enormous calibre,
and projectiles of great momentum are
in vogue, it is safe to increase the thick
ness of the armor.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

- Many who call themselves the
Lords stewards, keep ninety-nine parts
in the hundred as the emoluments of their
Stewardship.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

NJ" ! am afraid, sir, you are in
settled melancholy
No, madam, my melancholy won
settle it has too much grounds"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

r. Every discoyerer has suffered for
his discovery, whether it be Of world or
: truth, whether ! Columbus or GA
lleo.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

Rolla, Mo-, May 20.
A train Of seventeen wagons laden with
Government stores which left here Mon
day was oyer.aken to day when about
twenty miles out on the Springfield road,
BY band Of rebel guerrillas who burned
the wagons and contents and carried OF
all the males, eighty-six innumber.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

ETA man who'll maliciously set
ire to barn." said Mr.. Slow, !. and
burn up twenty cows, ought to be kicked
to death by = jackass, and would like to
do it,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

Our contemporary seems to think we
are worried because the President rescin-
dsd Hunters order. Not in the slightest
degree does that disturb our equanimity.
As matter of course, Hunters order
unless, Us the expression of the DELHI
crate policy Of the Administration-was
. mere br1fum .faln,en, without signi6-
canoe at home or abroad. We regard his
issuing an order of the kind, under all
the circumstances, without an iDtimation
Of authority SO to do from the Admins
tration as reprehensible notwithstand-
ing We still adhere to our original en-
dorsement OF the Fremont policy.
We are, however, we'll pleased with the
Presidents indication Of the "signs Of
the times )" and We hope, as a conse-
quence OF this war, we shall have the re-
alization Of the ardent wish of George
Washington, the Father Of his Country,
that this entire Union may, in good time,
become Confedcracy Of Free States, >
from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from
the Gulf to the British Possessions.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23
Louisville, Nav FL

Professor E. A. Hallyke, late principal
Of the Female High School, native Of
Salem, Mass, died last night Of consump-
ton universally lamsntsd.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

~ People dishonest enough to repu-
date oil other debts, are always honest
enough to pay debt Of revenge.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23
Detroit, May 81.

Schooner Rapid, Capt. Black, was sunk
and the Captain drowned BY collision
with schooner Narraganssto off Clay Banks,
on Tuesday night. Cargo $4,000 bush.
wheat probably total loss.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

The wc-s. atheists are not those
who deny the existence of q Deity, but
those who arrogate to themselves His at
tributes.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23
what 10 wantsA.


Let the contrabands be put to work, to
save our gallant soldiers the drudgery that
destroys the health. 1t would be splen-
did thing if we had Hundred thousand
or two hundred thousand negroes work
Ing for our soldiers. lfGen. Halleck had
$4,000 negroes to build his roads, drag
his cannon and drive his teams. there
would not be 80 many thousands of our
gallant Western army crowding our hos
pitals.-[ Gin. Com. 18th.
10 not q commander more nice than
wise who neglects the willing material
ready to his hand, and inHicts the heavy
drudgery Of advancing the army upon his
soldiers, when plenty Of black laborers are
willing to do the work and do it we'll,
and each one thus employed is Just so
much taken from the enemy. The squea
ishness OF our Generals is costing he lives
Of loyal men by the hundreds. Is it
creditable that this fact should remain
unchanged?- Chicago Tribune.
The Vallandighammers hercabouts dom,
care how hard our Northern "Mudsills''
toll or how much they suffer, SO long al
the leaders of the old Democracy. the
aristocratic shareholders of the South, do
not have to toll or sweat or suffer apy
invasion OF their rights to their slaves
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23
Eroa Gen. Malleck and the soHth.
Especial to Chicago Times. !

EKo0 Gem H0lloCk and the 0OHths
Especial to Chicago Times
Cairo, May 81.
The steamer Meteor arrived from the
Tennessee river this morning. She brings
no news of importance. A large squad
Of the expelled correspondents came down
as passengers and the others will follow
immediately.
Memphis papers of the 18th announce
the arrival Of the Federal feet Ut Vicks
burg it was moving up the river and had
been successful. Fort Adams is about
100 miles below Nieksburg and the pre-
sumption is that fight had taken place
there
The news of the evacuation of Fl. Pillow
and the retreat of the rebels to Randolph
is received here with every demonstration
Of delight. The impression prevails that,
though the defenses of Randolph were
constructed last summer and are very en-
tensiye and formidable, the armament
having been replaced so hastily, the place
will not long withstand Federal assault
Probably the move was only made as a
step towards the final evacuation Of the
river.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

HSrt F1llOw EvacaasGA.
Especial to Burlington HAwkeye. |

Osiro. May 81.
Fort Pillow is evacuated. The rebels
have retreated to Fort Randolph, lie miles
below. The fact was ascertained by the
steamer kcnnctt which went with dag of
truce to exchange prisoners and found the
rebel works deserted and not gnnboat
was to be seen. Some half an hour after
wards rebel boat came round the point
with ! dsK oftruce. They would make
no explorations. Capt. Dsvis has not yet
occupied the fort.
Memphis papers Of the 18th say that
the Federal feet was opposite Vicksburg,
bound up the river.
Fifteen reporters from Pittsburg Land
ing arrived to-day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

II ELLOGG 4 BIRGE,
a0 NGA11a street,
WHOLESALE AID RETAIL
q II u T. It H =.
Are In rsceip4 of arGs and we'll aseorteA stock h
line, consisting In parof
BuRar, Co0se,
CordAxN, Tobacco, 444---zz=-zz=4
Fish, Peas, eN
Nails, Spices,
Glass, Soaps,
Wooden ware, MolAsDos,
Dried FRaits, Candles
Lard OIL. Coal Oil.
&C., Ae, &C., BE-,
All Of vhieh eGer the trade q lev he low
cet VIZ are aiwAys giad u shov Country Aeschants
ear Goods and rscss, and solicit ealt when In this
sprisd KRLLOG0 BIRGK-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23
yTILLETTE,
MOTHER SUPPLY.

A MOTHER SUPPLY.
Kecaived this day, new stock Of
PhotoeYAph Albums,
Very much cheaper than my nrk invoice. Also,
Photograph Pictures, II rs csnts.
For sale u the City Book store.
sprs4-d Nv. OGDEN.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23
ICE! ICE ICE !!

ICE! ICE ICE
The Depot for the sale Of d. A. Golfers lee vii
be I'll the Store af Robertson Mcqueen, Gforefs, IL
Main al, where orders be left fer Ice. The season
Of four N onfhs heGns the i5lh Of MAY Ali persops
wishing avail themselves OF the season privilege
Will please leave their ortsrs before that time.
Apl Is al
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23
NITED STATES MARSHAL'S
SALE.

7 AIDES NOTES AND LETTERS.
~ ~
The very best article Just received srtke City Book
store. J. W OGDEN
apr2-d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

DEEPER
bags Black Pepper Just received and for sale BY
CHAS l. WIN. MCLEAN,
mayfS- d3t l36 Main street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

The following is Commander Parrott's
official report forwarded through couuo-
dore Dupont to the Navy Department Of
the capture Of the steamer Planter OF
Charleston by eight eontrabands
U. s. STEAMSHIP AUGUSTA,
f1E HhuSfnatnn Mnv494
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-23

rs brIs White Pish and Trout, inspection Of 1909, and
for sale low, BY SAMUEL POLLOK
ms,e-a t)s MAIa st,