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The Capture or Pensacola.


OAKEELD, May 10, 1862.
federal war vessel in the bay. small unarmed
schooner lay between the Navy Yard and Fort pckens
No federal soldier or sailor las landed in Pensacola Two
officers from the schooner and from the Harriet Lane
came into tho city, and had conversation with the
Mayor These are all that have landed. On invitation
from Commodore Porter, the Mayor board the
Harriet Lane. In reply to question by one who went
with tho Mayor whether troops would be stationed in
Pensacola he replied that they had troops to spare
ing them to Mobile, as they would probably be wanted
very shortly. Porter wass of Mobile last night, when,
seeing the light from the cOnagration At Pensacola he
came to see what was the matter.
Telegram 10 the Mobile Register. May, H.
PENSACOLA. May 10, 1862.
AT twelve O'Clock last night tho Pensacola Navy Yard
and forts set ire and destroyed Fort Pckens,
when tho enemy discovered what going on, opened
furious bombardment, which was kept up during the
conagration, but without doing damage to any at
Pensacola. All the public property, excepting the Gus
tom House. incapable Of being moved was burned but
ali movable Confederate property has been saved The
railroad track leading out VI the city towards Montgo
merry was torn up this morning federal vessel with
flag Of truce, up TO the city to-day. demanding its
surrender. Mayor Bobe refused TO comply with the de-
mand but stated that all tho military forces had left
and he had power to oppose the ederas The federal
officer replied that they would occupy the city tomor
row, but that tho inhabitants need not be alarmed.
From the Mobile Advertiser, May III
Tue evacuation Pensacola finally consuInmated as
our special correspondent advises us has been quietly
going for woek or two. The greater portion Of the
opulatlon OF tne city VI fonSacoia aS wen aS OF tne
settlements above Backwatcr Bay and river and on
Escambia Bay, have left their homes and sought the
interior with their leg and such Of their movable
property Is they could transport These exiles are
mostly along the route Of the Pensacola and
Montgomery road, at Evergreen, Sparta, Grcenvills
Montgomery and other places, aud arc generally moro
conn Ortaby quartered than could ba expected. The
track Of the road will oa torn up the point whore is
ntesecod by the obile and Great Northern road and
sufficiently remote from tho coast TO be beyond any pos
sibo danger OF the enemy reaching 1t.
The munitions, guns and other public property have
bcen carefully and encctualy removed, and tho enemy
fall heir barren acquisition, that the harbor
will be OF some value to them us a naval rendezvous,
and it's shores hospital station for feet and army
when Yellow Jack aud other little ailments incidental
the soourn Of the unacclimad at less healthru oca
ties the Gulf shores begin their work among the
vaders, as they assurcdly will ere long.
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safety Of Colonel Brown.

PHIApBLfHIA, May " IB62.
A private letter from Norfolk states that Colone,
Prown of the Twentieth Indiana regiment has turned
up safe and sound The story Of his dsappesrancs was
hoax.
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CArRo, /, May u 1862.

~ .IH #f|TTTH CAIRO, May II, IbbZ.
An arrival from the feet Monday states that flag
Of truce went around Craghead Point for the purpose Of
exchanging released prisoners, In accordance with
arrangement made some weeks since. Aftor waiting
some hours the Tag returned without being met by the
rebels Late In the afternoon Of their boats
mp and effected an exchange 1t is believed among the
officers Of the army that the rebels have evacuated Fort
Wright and fallen back on Fort Randolph, No rebel
gmboats could be seen around the Point.
reconnaissance in force, sent down by Conn., Davis to
ASCERTAIN the position Of tho enemy had not returned
when the boat left. H N
Memphis papers Of tho nth instant announce the
arrival Of the federal nsst - vcsburg which had met
no successful resistsnce Fort Adams ID ono hundred
miles below vicksbarg, and the presumption is that
nghs had taken place.
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IMPORTANT raIZE CAsE-REsToRATION OF THE
BRITISH rRlzE STEAMER LABUAN.
MAY 2l.-This was motion 70 vacate the above
vessel and cargo alleged violation OF the blockade
Of Brownsville, Texas.
The vessel was laden with q cargo consistng of 267
bales OF cotton, owned by Dc Jersey & Co., OF Man.
chester England and 10 bales owned by Herman niaz
spanish Citizen resident Of Brownsville The vessel was
captured a the mouth Of the Rio Grands on the LIST
February last by the United States steamer Portsmouth,
rho claimants contcndsd that tho vessel was lying
at she mouth OF the Rio Grando between tho coasts u
Mexico and Texas and that her papers and the crcum.
stauccs Of the showed shat she carrying on
trade with MstaInoros.
The government claimed that the trade with Matsmo
ros was simulated, the actual being carried
on with BROWNSVILLE Texas, which is located almost i'm.
medatey opposite Matamoros. The case has been ON
argument FOR several days, and brought to close
this morning.
The Judge rendered oral opinion In which he order
ed immediate restitution OF the vessel and cargo
the ground that they were neutral property,
taken while ia actual violation OF the blockade. The
Judge held that at the time OF the seizure the block
Browne vile net actually effective, the United
Stsscs vessel having only arrived day OF sell
znre The question Of costs and damages for detention
the Judge reserved for further consideration.
Daniel Lord, Larocque Barlow, and Wright Merri-
hsw for claimants.
WIN. NJ. Evarts and Stewart L. woodford for govern.
ment.
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Congressional Election I'm Illinois.
CHICAGO, May ~. 1897,
0Mcal footngs complete, OF the tongress nal election
IN the Ninth district, give W. ]. Allen 7<2 plurality.
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WAMIN6rUN, May o, 1862.
Advices received here, under tho date Of Caro May o.
from tho fola tho pro bablo evacuation Of
Fort Pillow.
The steamer Konnett, which wont down with flag Of
truce, with number Of prisoners to be exchanged
turned TO tho notls without seeing any signs OF life at
the fort far could bs below. The gonora
impression that tho enemy has fallen back on Fort
Randolph, twelve miles below.
Two hours after the Kennett returned rebc. steamer
with flag OF truce, came up from below, took the
prisoners from the Kenneth and steamed down the river
Memphis papers Of tho 18th announce the federal
neet under Commodore Farragut, opposite vicksburg
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|--- CAlKO, May ", I6oZ.
Tho steamer De Soto, from the ota has arrived. but
brings NO additional news. flag OF truce up yes
terday from the rebel feet, and returned but up
second time. The object Of this mission
tanned The opinion stin prevails that Fort Wright is
evacuated. bt
Dsserters who aboard tho Benton on Tuesday
ported that Commodore Farraguts feet left vicksburg
On Saturday last, thcir destination being Memphis.
Tho captains Of the steamers plying between hero and
the nota report that thore thousand refugees
below New Madrid and that the banks OF the river are
lined with them begging be taken aboard and carried
North.
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CHICAGO, May ~, 1862
Aspsehl despatch. dated Fort Wright, Goth Instant
says-
From indications made apparent yesterday. II 10
clsariy evident that the enemy have evacuated Fort
Wright and fallen back Fort Randolph, strong fort
ncatson onhe Second Chickusaw Bluff twelve miles be.
low their former position. ,.~e...
Oncsrs Of the otla who went down the rvor ycster-
day with dag OF truce returned with the intc gcnce
that neither troops gunboats visble that Fort
Wright and FAR below the cyo could reach were de-
ssrsd Towards evening the rebel craft came up with
DAG Of truce and exchanged prisoners. No.expanaton
was offered as 70 why nag answered in tho
msrning
Taking AL the circumstances into consideration thero
b mot The least doubt that the rebels have left Fort
Wright, and in their position can maintain more
thorough Defence and be less exposed the FIRE
nortars.
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Our Key West Correspondence.
CAPTURE OF THE BERMUDA.

WAILACKs THEATRE.-Cherry's pleasing comedy Of
"Tho Soldiers Daughter produced last evening at
wallacks theatre. with new scenery, costumes, and
such cast as only enjoy at this popular esab
iishment The piece, though seldom performed here,
may be numbered amongst the best English comedies
and certainly Its last evening its FIRE.
quent repetition. Tho plot has the very desirable
simplicity. Frank Heartall young London banker
gay, gene. GUS, benevolent, and always getting into
scrapes, falls in love with Mrs. Cheerly, widow pos-
scssed of youth, beauty and fortune He meets the OBJ
ec OF his passion at the OPERA ana follows her TO her
house, where by mistake, he becomes acquainted with
MIS-. Maliort. an unfortunate lady, whore husband
has met with terrible reverses Of fortune. and
Is almost driven TO the pcnt Of desperation.
Frank apologies for the intrusion and abo9 TO with
aw, when Mr. Mafort arrives, aud series Of bursr-
ing explanations follow Frank has an evil genius In one
Ferret, who makes II business to misIeprsseut young
HoaraH to his uncle unsophistcated good hunored
Old bachelor from India. The play ~ made UP OF the
poitngs OF tins Ferret the love between Frank
aud Mrs Cheery ana the msfortunes and jealouses Of
Aslfort The dialogue quite spirited and Of the
situations are extremely ludbcrous and comical Like
most plays OF the kind all ends we-he hypocrisy Of
Ferret k exposed tho oyers are made happy and the
anger OF the jealous Mafort appeased. Lester Young
Icartall was admirable, and Blake in the character n
the uncle was In bis glory Mrs. Hoeys Widow gbcerly
most finished performance, and the same may be
said Of Fisher'R Mr. Msort aud Miss Fancy Mlrants
Mira MalSor In fact the play well cast through.
oIt and went OF u the usual complete style for which
wallack's theatre has become justly celeb, atcd
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-08-04
Hs~ shey Jared In Dixie.

Adjutant Bowler, Of the It'll Iowa, call
ed in to see Us yesterday, and in the
course Of An interesting conversation, give
US many incidents Of his personal expert
ence as prisoner in Dixie. It viii be
remembered that he was takon prisoner
At Belmont some eight months ago, since
which time he, With his companions, have
been shifted around from one place to an
other over the South. On their irst trip
they had ntions for two days. but were
detained Eve days, and he thinks that =
considerable number Of the weakly and
wounded prisoners perished in conss-
quence Of starvation. Their fare during
oil the period of their imprison.
ment was very hard, mainly only pork
and corn bread, OF mean crackers. The
prisoners were Ill slowed - tight - they
would pack in miserable buildings, and
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Col. Comd'g Merrill's Horse.
The HoH. r. j. WALKER on EMANcI.

The HoE. r. j. WALKER ON EMANu-
pArIos.-The Hon. Robert j. Walker has
Published his second letter urging the
Border States to extinguish slavery by
acceding to the principle Of the Presi-
dents resolution before those fatal words /:
1T is too late" sound the doom Of the
Republic. The paper is an elaborate COM
parison of the slave and free States in re-
spect to material progress. Maryland and
Massachusetts, are compared in detail, and
the conclusion arrived at is: There is
one invariabie law, whether we compare
all the slave States with all the Free
States, small States with small, large with
large, old with old, new with new, retard-
ing the progress of the slaveholding
States. ever operating, and differing in
degree only"
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A SERMON ON THE wAR.

Rev. Isaac E. Carey will deliver dis
course on the war, Sunday night August
I'd. at the Chatham Square Church.
This sermon was preached last Sunday
night In his own Church, and is the most
thought suggesting, and powerful presep-
htion Of the subject which has ever come
under our observation.
Mr.. Carey is one of the greatest think
ers in the West, and how much soever
any one may differ from him, no one can
fail to be struck by the honesty Of his
convictions and the power and earnestness
with which he propounds them to bis
hearers.
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10y ThLEoRArM.l
Now York Marker,

New York. Aug @
Fioar-Mnket hssvv and shade easier; salesst q 10
436 " for super state: S. ao - 20 for Extra
~ s0se5 % for SUPER W@stas,i; 3s e0e IS A. for
Common 10 Medium Extra Western; Is ACC q IS for
Common 10 good shipping brands Extra Round Hoop
Ohio
Wheat-Market dull, and one 70 two cents lower;
eiiasi II for Chicago Spring; 81 1851 81 for Nil
vsukss ciab; u alDi . for Amber lowe; q g7ai
- for Winter He'd western; u aaol - for Amber
Michigan; eIA@l ~ for White Michigan; 81 aSS
. for white Western.
Cosn--Msrket heavy and declining; sales 1t s5B5s
for Mixed Wesie m, sound old delivered.
whisky--Hssvy and 10 wsr, at &c.
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COMMERCIAL

pAi.s Cars Gsrv ey,ser.
kEoKrx July Do ".
FLUU1-SapeSnpsSt1'SPu ~ hsAtsestn rs
Saii"nosIAxHsVx0
Bran sOe 100 -.
CokN-t7 to lsc bush.
hAhhEf-xsc'
WHkAI-in GOOD demand. Kail seG6e; Sprinl4s
10 SIC.
RYE-1sc dull.
oATs-l6 10 2on-
FREDERICKSBURG, 50 sos,
SUGAR - New Orleans fair 100li, prime l0a
choce III clarified Tie l2a: rushed Ist.
Observation-Disclosures 1880 sugarhouse $50 So
Golden syrup7O17ks-vsry scescs
CofFEE-hios1tOzseci JasaS6OAs LAgcyrs9ADS6.
hicA-sc.
soAf-Pain se, Family ske, German tCfn.) ~
Ofte.
CANDLhS-ssar l1Ol5, stesfins IL, Mould 10.
LAhD-4toste; Retail 70 70.
BUIIEk-CommonG 27c; Choice10 ,retsifl2t s015
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- A soldier came to rs Friday vi

- a soldier came to us Friday with
q communication, which for various rea-
sons We declined to publish. He was
very anxious to got it in print however,
and to facilitate his purpose We suggested
that if be would take it over the way
and abuse us roundly, our contemporary
would be sure to publish it for him. The
strategy Was successful.
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nR- Lieut.. Col. Dewey, of the 18th
Iowa, arrived In town on Friday evening.
and left on Saturday morning to meet bis
family at Dies Moines. We did not see
the Colonel, but. We understand that be
10 somewhat sick.
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TO REPuIkLICArsf

OtnE OF Chs oF RKp. fTArr CKs. con.,t
DAVENPORT July 95tb, fsua.
The Chairmen OF the Republican Executive Commit
tees OF the several counties OF Ihs State requested
to send the names Of their Committees with the post
sfce address OF each member OF said committees 10
my Addrtss at Davenport.
Republican papsrs throughout the state sre request
ed to copy this notice.
j. T. LANE Chairman
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A-We have been requested to an
nounce that Serg't VIM. JefTers, of the
3lst Indiana Volunteers, viii preach to
the soldiers this Sunday evening at 5
O'Clock, on the corner of 9th and Main
streets.
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THE GATE CITY.
MONDAY, AUGUST 4.

BEE TN "X."-We will hereafter
mark an x on papers to indicate that the
time OF subscription is nearly or quite ex-
plred and when subscribers wish 10 con-
time they will remit immediately.
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Religious Ne,Iee.

Spiritual meetings are held every
Sunday evening, commencing at s o.
clock, at Burrows Hall, corner of Main
aud 9th Street, for conference and free
discussion. Admission free.
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~ The last sermon before the sum
rner vacation will be preached in the Uni
tartan Church. this Sunday morning at
Ii O'Clock. Subject-The Mission of
Ideas.
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- A fracas occurred on Saturday on
the corner Of Second and johnson streets
between Murphy who ofhciates in the In
ternational and wounded soldier. Dr..
Egbert who happened to be passing and
seeing that the soldier in consequence Of
his condition was no match for Murphy,
who is tall, powerful man, seized MUIR
ply BY the throat to choke him off in
which he eventually succeeded. The best
part Of the scene, however. was, Copelin
and Sam. Bootman encouraging Egbert to
70 in and win.
The Recorder having taken cognizance
Of the transaction assessed Mr.. Murphy
Is and costs.
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EFFor the information of fruit grow
ers, and warning to fruit stealers, we
repeat the feet that very stringent law
was passed by the last Legislature to pun
ish delinquents in that line. 1t was high
time that such law should be In exist
ence. How annoying and vexatious is it,
after having planted and watsred, nur-
tured and watched favorite tree, to be,
BY some graceless purloiner, deprived of
the fruit Of your labors. The intrinsic
value Of tho fruit may hive been mere
bagatelle, but . bushsl from an other tree
would not compensate for single speci-
men from that one. We speak feelingy
on the subject.
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~ The packet Jennie Whipple leaves
Fort Madison for Davenport and inter-
mediate points this morning ON the AZ
rival of the train from Keokuk.
ie44-dtf.
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sabbath school Eneur.Ion.

The Banner Mission ana the Scatter
good Mission Sabbath Schools will make
m excursion on Tuesday next to Mont
ross. The managers extend general in
vItation to the citizens to participate, thus
aiFording, at cheap rate, adults twenty
FIVE cents, and children 10 cents, an OPP
portunity for very pleasant holiday. GO
TO Westcott's book store for tickets.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-08-04

WILLIAM A. BArCHKLoR's celebrated Hair Dye
produces color not 70 ~ distinguished from nature
warranted not 70 niure the hair the least enedes
the Ill effects of bad and nsgorstes the hair for
life. GREY, RED or RUSTY HAIR instantly turns
= splendid black brown leaving the hair sof. and
beautiful. Sold By I'll druggists, As
The srnuins issignsd WILLIAM A. BACHELOR.
tAs Jssv rides If ss<A bs1.
Factory, No, 81 Barclay Street, New York. fLsse
23s Broadway and 10 Bond Street, rtes-dAw1y
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-08-04

An elegant photograph Likeness N the General Cali
snd csc H. Also another stock Of Photogrsp PHI Albums
Ia Turkey Aor~eao, Just reruIsfd II the City Book
Store. j. VI. OGDEN.
Jy3-d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-08-04

~Canton was captured by the secesh
Friday night. Suppose few hundred Of
the same stripe, added to the two or three
hundred Missourians in our city, under
take the same job for Keokuk tonight or
tomorrow night, or some night thereafter,
what do our authorities, civil and military.
propose to do about il?
We simply ask out of personal curios-
i,y, with no expectation or design Of hav-
ing them divtlge thor strategy to the
public.
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We noticed some time since that the
people OF Bentoasport turned out en- naasse
to render assistance to the wounded SOL
diers taken there after the battle near
Memphis: Mo.
The following letter from Col. Merrill
to the people Of Bentonsport has been
handed to ms for publication
Headquarters Merrilrs Horss,l
St. Louis, July 90.
70 the People ot Brnfonsport. lopa..
My FRIENDS am Informed of your
kindness and hospitality to the men OF my
regiment who were wounded in the fight
near Memphis, and | wish to thank you
for it IN the name of the whole regiment.
1t is true, il was no more than We could
and did expect from the patriotism and
kindness OF the people of Iowa, but it is
not the less warmly appreciated, and you
may rest assured will not soon be forgot
ten.
We will fight none the less CALAMITY
for your and our own country from the
knowledge that though W. are not Iowa
soldiers, yet Iowa citizens appreciate our
services, and do what they can for US
when they have tho opportunity.
Please accept especially my own CRATE
full thanks and good wishes.
am. very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
LEWIS MERRILL,
Col. Comd'g Merrill's Horse.
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even the officers Who were supposed 10 b.
treated somewhat better than the privates,
had but barely room, to lay down -on the
floor Of their stable4like prison, without
mattresses or blankets good portion Of
the time. IS
The Secesh are generarally exceedingly
bitter and brutal, and the chivalry of
which they boast ca mot be discovered BY
the naked eye. They are generally more
tolerant towards the western soldiers than
TO the Yankees, and the leading men
amongst them are bent not only on achiev-
ing the independence of the South, but on
including the northwest in their Slave
Confederacy. 8
The Adjutant will return to the service
as soon as he recuperates his health, full
of the spirit of fight, and with impress
sions and feelings widely different from
those he had year ago.
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New York, Aus. 2.
Stocks du and dropping.
Money unchanged
Sterling ExchAnEe--no change.
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G. g. NOuRsR,

Republican Candidate for Attorney General Of the
STATE. will address the people the following tines
md uta
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

To TIE NERVOUS or Born SsxDs.-
Retired Clergyman having bssa restorsd % health In
= few days, sfosr nany ysars ~ great BuOeripe, IL
willing asslss others ~ sending (free) On receipt
of postpaid directed onveiopc, copy sf ths pre-
serption used. Direct 10 the kky. JOHN n. DAG
NALL. 1876 Fulton street, Brooklyn, N. Z.
lie t2-dhw%n
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-08-04

~The Louisville Journal has com
menced publishing the names of known
traitors in that city. How would the
same plan work here?
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I'D. F. BROWNELL,
Bookseller and StHtiOseeS,

Would call attention 10 his stock Of Book Sta
tionery, Wall and indaw Paper, hirh he Ill o6er
at unusually loW prices. Thankful for the patron
age bestowedan hin for the pA.t eight years hs re-
spectfniiy soiicits = continuance Of the same.
feh-.d
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IOWA REPORTS.

l2ih Volume Withrow, this day received by
kD. r. kk0NNkLL,
jeN Cor. Main and 9Th sts.
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yLARET WINE.
BOOKS.

20 cases inst received and for sale By
je27.d KELLOGG RfRO