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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-10-27

& T2AYK0 Or 6TOLHN-Frcm The old Fair
- Grounds, Captain Gantts company . bay
Horse, with ono white hind left foot with star
on his forehead; about Z years old with saddle
marks On lis back; stou. built. The finder Will b
sustabIy = rewarded by returning him to
THOE. CALLAGHAE, -l
Conner l.th and Vsnsbls sta, Richmond. Va
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-10-27

III siss, with Q scar on the Left side of the head
color blisck, can BE- found on the farm Of John o.
Tayior, GAee'd three miles from Richmond. on the
Brook PlsU Ukrcsd The owner q requested to come
take ths Inu1e awsy.
TKTMANDA T. TAYLOR, Adm'x,
"A s7-AxH BY AttofnevA
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-10-27

r. Nv SCHOOL BO0KA
0GR OWN SCHOOL 0RAxxAA A0N
Smy The, A. II. IS ctA
OUR OWE PRIMER By Startling Z 0anQAaA
QUE OWN TIRsr AND aBOoND luAuunA
By Sterling 4 Oampbsl Phaa, = - -
The above arc htsra1y Southssn p0h11n11nnA =
compilation. paper, printing. md hAAlne oo4
Wholesale and retail, by
W. HARa1AvB wuTA
a 2S-At% pnhnu0Sa :
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08

E.f-s 4 tie -4A+tt+--A sick soldiers that came I'M
yesterday morning by the Louisiana were
entirely unexpected by the Hospital, but
were promptly cared for. beingtransferred
from the boat BY one o'clock p. IN. The
most of them are quartered in the Estes
House, and the remainder, some 40 or
%, N the Medical College. The two
buildings are now filled to about their
entire capacity, as there are between
eleven and twelve hundred altogether
of the sick and wounded 10 our Hospital.
A number Of cots are placed in the halls
for the present,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Ap1uTAnT GEsERsL's Drug
JLIsTUk, yuIk tAt VIZ

ADJuTAET GEsEpsI's Gr,,cp
cLisToK, 5ui4 iAt ~ .
GENERAL ORDERS, NO u.s.
Alter August LIST, inG2, the form ot raises i.,ue.,
from TINS Department for tie transportation Of low.
soidsfs for which thp State i, }estorsible. vii h.
changed.
copies of the new form will be furnished u rail-
foaas Stage eph,.ahirs and steamboats, prior "a An
glst Let bal n passes II form are ssues rrr
:" August Isl, they will be honored the name AZ The
Old firm.
Asr August 81, lS62, II any persons or
Transport any person a taAa IL IN. nI firm. ,h.
iran sfor'ation will rot be paid Tor by tie s,..e
Persons having In their Possession amy r,as,c. ~
ihs Old f'rn, are rec Vested returA those moi
BY July Goth lsas, 70 Ibis enic. aud IL entitled 10
OF passes will receive pas o. VI tie nev form IN
change
ihls aro~r does not In any way refer 10 pa.s@. is
sasd ~ tbs Department By order OF Cuvrrnor ,ox
rshat9itAisI VI soldiers TO u. y must.rinr aseea.
Dubuque, Davenport and Keokak
N. II. BAKER
Ad)uiant GeLe9 al Of ioaa
A~d-la-Aurl
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08
BY TELEGRAPH

New York. July =.
Fiour-Receipts OF 81 or barrels; market shade
hrmer, with fair demand, sales ~ 0g0 bbis o. son
~ 20 for Super siAte - a545 05 Extra state 81
~ 65 for Super Western; - 9o 95 Is for Common
To Extra Western; Is s59e5 Is for common 70 good
shipping brands Extra II. o.
Corn Fiour--Market heavy lS92c lower sales at "a
7oA 81 30 f1r Common; ~ CSC 30 good TO ship.
Rye Fiour-SAies At e4d ~ 70 per bush.
wheat-Receipts 20 a7a bushels. market lie better,
with good export demand sales of % 600 bushels At
81 oo4si 70 for Chicago Spring; % GEL IL for Nil
CLUB; 81 Es3el is for Amber Town; 81 gOISI q for
Winter Red western.
Corn-Rseepts GO 10 bush; maj ket cents lower
saies - go bush al 52a53 for Mixed Western, de
liyeredr
Whisky-opened heavy and cosed firm; sales at
Cofes-Firm and quiet.
sngar--steady; sales 40 hhis Cuba ., 7!87a.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08
Discharged From Hospital.

The following named soldiers having
been restored to health in our Hospital
left this morning down the river to re.
port for service :
Espy p Willis, co G, 18th Iowa.
Rob't Graham. co II, 9TH lows.
Jos johnson. co G, 9th Iowa.
9 z Van Duke, co HI, Cd Iowa.
u 5 Rengan, co b, 18th
w Evans, co /, sth Iii.
Edward Hay, co |, ed Iowa.
Thomas O'Brien, co C, 5Ith III.
Isaac Cochrane, co A, 7tha Iowa.
Chas 4 Mccall, co A, It'll Iowa.
Joel Parker, co |, 18th Iowa.
Isaac Neville, co l., l4th Iowa.
Levi Dobbins, CO A 18th Iowa.
S q Nanchice, CO *, I'd Iowa Cav
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08

DT The steamer Louisiana left from
raducah KY, on the evening of July 4th,
ia'd over at St. Louis 10 hour 5, and then
made her usual good time to Keokuk.
She had on board upwards of 800 sick
from Corinth. She is und, u the ssecial
direction Of DR.. Il. P. Ste earns, Brigade
Surgeon, assisted by DR.. Barrel of the
eth Ills, Vol. The Lo, lisia,,a will pro-
coed immediately back again. They had
three deaths on board cor ling up, viz:
John Mercer. Co D, lst h Mo, John
Sherman. Go G, 18th Wis, Thos. P.
Lemon, Go B, TIL Ills. John Sherman
was buried * St. Loui $, the other two
VIII be Iuried here. or particulars in
qulre Of V. T. Perkins
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08
Aeadiny. for AelA .crs In tho Hss-
piN Al.

Readiny for Aelau .ors In tho Hes-
II. very many hon .es Of our city there
. 70 good books which have been read by
the family, and are now dead capital. do
ing no good to any one. In some cases
there may be superabundance of testa-
ments and bibles. Among the thousand
inmates Of the hospital there is great need,
and in some cases an earnest desire for
valuable reading, for something which
may occupy the mind, render time less
tedious and give the thoughts good direc-
ton. Now, can not that abundance help
to supply this need.
The Chaplain desires to obtain ma
terials for kind of circulating library,
to be loaned to any in the hospita! who
desire them. Will not persons who read
this notice order an immediate search
among their piles Of books, and collec,
all such volumes as above referred to, and
interest their neighbors to do the same
Books thus gathered may be wrapped up,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08
COMMERCIAL

DAILY Cars CI~x opr,cr
| krok-k juy Z. auz
| FLoUR-supernne ~ SO, sprlp Mheatsa ARA n ri
FalfwhsstExtrs ~ IS.
/ BRAN ANDsHoRrs-so 80 20 4oc . 100 rs.
CoHS--is 10 noe 2 bush.
| BARLEY-25c. 1
wHEAT-In good demand. Fan 7oa rs; sprin, /,
tos7e.
/ RYR-25c dun.
oATs-Is TO zoe.
| PoTAToEs-soaa5by theioaa retail aoto ase
! SUGAR New Orleans fair ei2s, prime "a
To- clarified iaa LII crushed and Lost ll.aia.
a0LAssE.t- Plantation $3.50; sugarhouse 45Qs 50
Golden syrup 10a7sc. ~ II
COFFEE Rioel@2sc; Java 10; Laruy ra24,a2G.
hlCE-eaGgc.
soAP-palm &c, Family 5Ac, German lCin.l m
97ic.
CANDLES-starl4 lac IS. stearine Il, Mautdio.
IARD--4 to 6.c; retail q 10 &c.
BUTTER-common6 t1Te; ctoic ell ,retaiiiak@l5
Observation-Disclosures l@eci Hams 2eE I'll ;cfsar
sides 4; lib Sides 81.
LEATHER-Sole 2ia ee: Harnesse7a3O.
HlpEs-Dry lie, grubby half price ; green
tto4si green sheep pelis loe4l 81 green hog skins
I5c. A"s
nAY--Tinothy, sc oo@7 10, baied 20 ooa Gil
Prairie 81 eGles 90.
sEKBa--iimoil.y 81 90. Flax Seed 81 co.
oAIOSS-35Sao c.
EGGS-4 ta.5c.
WHITE BEANSIn good demand soces al as.
FEATHERS--25.
FRUIT Dried Apples 81 oea u aav bushel.-
Dried Peaches SEA "a ~ SO Raisins - COG Is DO
CiiEknk--WesternR Reserve &c; Denmak7as.
BEEF t1TftE--zvgtr gross.
SHEEP-42 00a2 Is y head.
A Gstr
rel; Liverpool et<4s ~ Go v sack; Lake ~ 50 10
60. Very scarce.
FIsH-Macksrel,No No. slse@ is y Dbl. no Q az
@$i6, No.3 &SRsl0. White Fish, No. ~ 5ed34 Is
v half Dbl. Cod Fish 586Tk.
RAGs-W oolen Cotton &c.
OLD tKoN-h@kc y h, Brass G0ec -. Cop.
per i6al25ac b.
E1chAsaE.-on New YORK y ier cent. bankabIe
funds; Philsdeiphia, Boston. Chicago and Ctpcin-
natl VI per cent. Gola per cent. buying selling
6 per cent,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08
DIED:

On Monday the lib last, al ~ o,.locs FLonxxex L.
aud months
INC trends of the family invited 10 attend the
hahtra services at their residence, corner % 6i a,4
raiton streets, this day at o'clock p. m.
VI The ith inst. at her residence In this city,
hFtef illness, Mrs. MAEY H., wife OF Judge Jaurs
~ Love, aged q years.
ihe friends Of the family are invited to attend the
iue'ai at the residence ON Grand Avenue, this morn.
luE Al 10 o'plook.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08
haachcior's Hair Dye---The Bestiu
the World

WILLIAM A. BATcHELoR's seiebrsts ed Hair Dive
producers color nos To be daingus he'd from nature
warranted not to tiHre The hair the least: ren.e.
~ elects OF Tad dyes and nviEorayes the hair TOR
iiF' "hEf ,kEp or Rusty HAIR instantly tarns
splendid black or brown leaving the hair soft and
beautiful. Sold by all druggists ac.
the genuine 10 sasuee WILLIAM gATcuprop
or tAe four siaas et saeA bor
. Factory. NJ. FL barclay Street. New yo.s
233 broadway and IG Bond street, f,es-a1u,v
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08
down the river /:

3 5. Lytte, co. +, 18th Iowa.
J, u. McGregor, CO. b. 18th Iowa.
jacob Ollen, co. G, 18th Iowa.
Reuben Roe, 90. L. Dodges Bat.
John Sullivan, CO. F. I'd Iowa.
. i. Wolf, co. +, sth Iowa.
Nm i, Wolf, CO. /, sth Iowa.
j. c. Aermann !" !"
b. L. Banta, j" :"
JOS. Nicely, I" {"
Henry Armstrong, co. B, Sd Iowa.
Sam. Campbell, co. ID, 18th. Iowa.
Martin Reese, CO. G, I"
Leonard Kenkaid. co. Z, sth Iowa.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08

July 10th, Thomae Archols, co. D, 10th
Wis, of typhoid fever.
July 1,h, Andrew J Hood, 9th Bat ed
Indiana Artillery.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08

E1- See first page for an interesting
passage in relation to keokuk.
And always look at the frst page, for
we often put the most important matters
there.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08

POST OFFICE NoTIcE.-The Post Of
Zee will be open hereafter On SUNDAYS ,romss.
~ J. b. HOWELL, r. NJ.
Jure "a CO.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08

TT Three hundred and two soldiers
came up on the Louisiana, Of whom j, will
be observed more than half were con-
nected with Illinois regiments.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08

schooner Will-o-the-wisp loaded with gun.
powder in fish barrels, in barrels percus-
SION caps, shoes, and case marked cloth.
ing.
The U. ). steamer BienvilIe captured
OIL Cap Fear the schooner Morning Star,
t from Nassau, heading for Wilmington.
She was loaded with salt, cigars, DC.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08
NEW BOOKS,

received this day al lac City Book store
Artenlhs " ard--iii Esuk,
Nalden-I hoteau,
North America, by Trollope
Les Miserable by Victor Hago;
A.iaf al Home--bcv edition.
Anes Of Sorrento;
The Fear Of Oris Island;
beauties az D.Qu,nees.
frayers w Theodore Parker,
S"ns Brds-Ho@ TO keep them;
In Door PianIs--H HOW 10 grow tbem.
Flowers aid how TO ARRANGE them;
For sale al Publisher. nricc. 80 "'
j.3-d w ncpp~
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08

The following named soldiers who have
been home on sick leave have reported at
the hospital. and will leave this morning
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08
Tribune Correspondence
WashIngton. ,JuIv q

asH1hStOh, July 0.
Com. Wilkes has beeu ordered to the
command of the fotila in james river.
Ii Is said. that General Lew Wallace
earnestly desires to be allowed, with a
number OF Indiana and Ohio regiments.
TO join Mcclellan.
According TO the latest dates from TT.
Monroe, Col. Van Wyck is not dead, but
seriously wounded
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08
THE GATE CITY.
TUESDAY, JULY 3,

SEE THE We will hereafter
mark an X on papers to indicate that the
time ofsubscription is nearly or quite ex-
pired; and when subscribers wish to con-
tinue they will remit Immediately.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08

For Ciaget's Information.
The lesson in the Episcopal Church
Sunday morning reads: .And his broth
ers sold him for twenty pieces of silver"
The slavery into which Joseph was sold,
was abolished in Egypt by the great abo-
litionist, God himself, in one grand naval
engagement on the Red Sea. And still
Clagett says the Bible is pro-slavery
book. A HIT.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08

LATE PApERs.-We ale indebted to
our friend, VIM. WINS, for a copy of the
Missouri Republican in advance OF tho
mail
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08
stock Market.

New York, Juy7.
Stocks stesdy--wisa only moderate business doing
Money In good demsnd-4as6 per cent,
Sterling ExchanEe-Ia2
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08

he State Mcdca, Board viii ,.s,. a. 49, -
"Wednesday the e3i inst for The nu,nos, =, 49,
Ing applicants for Positions in the Medic, So /,
Iowa regiments.
1radaaiss II medicine wishing appointment. -,
report themselves promptly,
- ofaef' J. G. HUGHES, NJ d..
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08

directed to the Chaplain and handed to
the guard at the door Of the Main street
hospital, or sent to the house OF the un-
dersigned, on Seventh street, second door
above the corner Of Morgan street.
g. A. WILLIAMS.
Keokuk, July It'll.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08
,ENL. SAML. r. CURTIS

an eieKsni Photograph Likeness OF the General r,i
nv sea ~ ALSO another stock OF Photograp Albums
Store. ~ ny isoSA
jy3-d ~'D|N'
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08
A RNOLD's WRITING FLUID.

Received this day, cask Of Arnold. " ,.inr
Flsid, which, guarantee TO begenuine
Nj. W WESC0TT
Nv Main ST, 2d door from 4th
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08

GLARET WINE.
~ cases just received and for sale by
!e~t'o KELLOGG & BRYCE
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-08

"a tss-augl
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-02
Thirty-Seventh Congress--1 LIST Session
wAsHiNoroS, Tuesday, April 20.

Mr. Hale presented petition ofmanuiaciuters Of vo,
against the proposed tax thereon. ''
Mr. Latham, from the Military Committed ropor,ed .
bill for a bureau from transportation.
Mr. Wilson, from the committee. rcported
hi II 10 bureau Of clothing; also 10 auhotig "a
Medical lnsrector General to discharge soldiers O.
ing from physical debility.
Mr. Grimes introduced bill To provide for a srt4.i
be applied to the education " the colocd shisr
Of the District
On motion Of Mr. Hale the resolution authoti,it, a..
Secretary " the Navy to discharge contraciof a.
fulfilling his contract taken up. lie explained a..
under the present law the department can call H. .
larger amount At the same price.
After discussion the resolution was laid over
Mr. Wilson Of Massachusetts, intruduccn aU e, .
mend bill Of last session oonfscatng slaves W a. t In
cude the wives and children Of slaves.
On motion Of Mr. Powell the resolution calling urer,
Secretary Of State for the number names. Sc u -,
sons arrested in the State Of Kentucky taken ur
Mr.. Sumner moved substitute that the Prcsids-, 4
not incompatible with the public interest. give ans afr
nation in his possession touching The of efso,s
in Kentucky since September l, last
HOUSE.
Mr. Blair Of Virginia having asked Mr.. Potter Of Wis
consn on what authority he predcaed the charge Of dis
loyalty against Judge Fittshcd, Northampton county hi,
address Of the latter TO the Virginia Legislature wasftad
proving H. '
The House resumed the consideration Of the repor q
the committee on Government contracts
Mr. Roscoe Conklng Of New York attacked the CON,
mee having done ireparablo injustice both 10 p
dyiduals and classes The committee was a pioneer r,
pertinent which turned out badly and could be dispcn
with.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-02

Inc Washington correspondent of the
Philadelphia Ledger makes further state
ment OF the breaking up of the plan of the
campaign IN Virginia, which is important if
true and shifts the responsibility of the es-
cape OF the rebels from Manassas (if that
was misfortune) from Gen. MeClellau's
shoulders. He says:
The pushing Of Banks the Potomac was DONE
II Is sileged ~ NE lace Of decided opposition the
part Of Gen. Mcclellan. 1t NAV now be safely mention
ed that It was part Of MoCleans plan to move on
Richmond while he enemy still at Manassas aud 10
cut them on ana capture them When he found that
Banks was to be made independent Of him, and sent
over me Potomac he protested against IT, pointing out
thA sueh measure would result in the immediate oyac
uauon OF Manassas and that the plan Of the campaign
justified the prediction"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-02

A letter from Dawfuskie lsa nd, in the New
York Commercial, answers the oft-reneated
question, why have not Savanna h and Charles.
ton been taken. by saying that those who ask
suoN ques'lon' are not aequa nted with the
"uV nature OF the case. The 'ort Royal ex-
petition Is oul part of graz whole, most
wisely planned, but very properly kent secret
''t'p common observation. Tie grand result
viii in due time exhibit the wisdom Of ,he
de''sn' and satisfy all the impatient inquirers
IN regard to what to them Stems a want of
energy IN the prosecution of the war
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-02

MATTERS AT IoRKTowN.-A correspond
ent OF the Baltimore american, writing on
Friday last, thus speaks Of the time " hen the
active operations will begin:
Il would not be proper for me to say when the grand
battle viii commence describe the extent of the
sngeme9ts making TO ensure success. Suffice II say
mat orkto"n VIII either be In possession, the
siege IN progress before the close Of the next week That
the enemy VIII be routed here has the slightest
oou9I itls looked upon as matter Of course and Il
e uoupers could see what have during the pas!
uays' ana witnessed the high state Of discipline aud
mnlafy enthusiasm prevailing in the army from the
sheSl To thelowest they would be satisfied that there's
> no such word as fail in their vocabulary "
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-02

A UNION PARrY.-Col. Forney, referring
to the union Of the Republicans and the loyal
Democrats in the State of New York, SAYS:
ieel authorized to state that the Prssi-
dent and eUsry member of his Cabinet are aEri-
Gus that the good example, Of Ne,o York should
be foiioioed up in every other State. The Sec
rotary OF the Treasury. Mr.. Chase, is very
decided IN the expression of the opinion that
IT is the duty of the Republican party to join
heartily with the Union Democrats, and to
extend to them the most confding and gener-
Gus treatment. If this noble programme is
contaminated in good faith, we shall have
party dedicated to the Union and to the war
and opposed to the falsel y-called Democracy
which acknowledges the leadership of the
Breckenridge malignants Between these two
combinations no honest patriot can hesitate
which to choose"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-02

A letter in the NeiDsdealer from one of tho
Vermont regiments, about the engagement on
the 10th mentions the following items
The Colonel had to give order to retreat to
the four companies Of the Sd, which went
over the brook, three times. before the men
would retire. As it was, after receiving the
order, ten of them made a charge against the
enemy, trying to outAank our right. and fairly
stopped their advance, till large share had
got safely back to our first position
One poor fellow, with his thigh broken in
the water, leaned on his gun and distributed
his ammunition to those who needed it. An
other, shot, and mortally wounded. told his
comrades to let him lie there where he was.
and 60 and take the fort All the wound
ed able to help themselves at all, invariably
stuck TO their rifles, and brought them back.
One fellow in Co. ID, having wet bis gun,
loaded drew the charge, cleaned it, and
then opened on the rebels with telling effect.
doing all this fully exposed to FIRE One man
shot in the scalp, with his face all covered
with blood, went to see the Colonel, and ask
ed him for another rifle, so he could 90 back
and kill four more LIST Sergeant Thompson
of Plainfeld, fred twenty-six shots, drawing
his man nearly every time He is one of the
best shots in the regiment. To Corporal
Hutchinson, Co. d, the Colonel gave his silk
handkerchief TO wave as a signal to stop our
artillery from firing into us. When half way
across the creek, he was MORALLY wounded.
and exclaimed, 81 shall not wave the flag. af
ter ALL The shot that hit him, went through
the handkerchief, making several holes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-02

The Washington Republican of the 26tb,
explains the origin of the reports concerning
the resignation of Secretary Welles. 1t states
that they originated with persons who sought
to make steamboat contracts with the Navy
Department, but were unable to convince Mr..
Welles OF the necessity therefor
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-02

BUELL's Field SrRArEGY.-A soldier
who was in the battle Of Pittsburg, writes
the following account Of Gen. Buell's strategy
in the field -
ION Monday morning about 10. o'clock Gcu Buell.
executed vancouver that reflects great credit 90 him a,
commander The rebels advancing In great force
10 turn our len and capture transports and supplies
Nhen buell. becoming aware OF their intentions made
preparations 20 receive them. About half mile above
The landing are two large ridges running back fom The
B'eT; Ihe ridge next TO he landing Is the highest
buel placed battery each Of the ridges aud between
them he placed brigade Of infantry. The troops we're
ordered 20 e down. lie then ordered the lower battery
10 me on the enemy and make show u rcreatinq ga cone
FUSION 30 as 10 draw the rebels On came the rebels
pfumel yelling At the top N their voices, B 40 Run
bulNun thinking, suppose, 20 fiigh' en- us. As soon
the rebels came in range the lower battery aarreay
to orders opened ire reeated and took position 10 the
rear OF the upper battery. The rebels seeing our men re-
treating charged up the hill aud took possession OF the
battery The rebels IN the meantime were not aware Of our
troops being IN the hollow below them. At this moment
me signal was sounded, and the whole brigade rose TO
the feet and poured deadly FIRE Of rife balls into the
ranks Of the rebels, cutting them down by scores Al
hs favorable moment also the upper battery poured in
perfect storm Of grape and canister shot The rehe
and staggered like drunken men, and at last bro
ana 1ed IN every direction leaving the ground q
with dead and dying
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-02

There is an old chap in the Bordan sharp
shooters, before Yorktown, known as "oid
Seth He is quite a character, and is
crack shot-one of the best in the regiment
His "instrument,' as he calls it, is one OF
the heaviest telescope rifles. The other
night, at roll-call, "old Seth" was non est
This was somewhat unusual, as the old cha,
was alwas up to time. A sergeant wert ou.
to hunt him up. he being somewhat fearful
that the old man had been hit After psram-
bulating around in the advance of the pickle:
line, he heard a low "halloo." "Who's
there:" inquired the sergeant. ITS me IT,
sponded Seth land I've captured secesh
gun. Bring it in said the sergeant
Cant do it, exclaimed Seth. Il soon be-
came apparent to the sergeant that "old Seth"
had the exact range of one Of the ensmy's
heaviest guns, and they could not load it isr
fear OF being picked off by him. Again the
old man shouted, Fetch me coupe Of
hayersacks full of grub, as this Is my gun.
and the cussed varmnts shan't FIRE il ssain
while the scrimmage lasts" This was dore.
and the old patriot has kept good watch over
that gun. In fact, it is a captured gun