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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21

- Capt. Brydolf, Of Company I, 9th
Iowa, is in the city He gives favor
able report Of the health of the regiment,
which has been ordered to St. Louis, and
is expected 70 move South With the army,
and hopes to be at the taking Of Colum-
bus. He informs us that Major Cerse is
on Gen. Pope's staff. and Col. Mcdowell,
it Is expected, will 60 INTO The staff Of his
brother, Gen. Observation-Disclosures
All right, SO far as we know, except the
last item, IN regard to which we are su-
thoriIed TO say that Col. Mcdowell does
not expect to go into the staff OF his
brother. All military men ought to know
that no Bngadier General is entitled to
have Colonel on his staff.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21
[Herald's Dispatch.]
Washington. Feb. 20.

A disposition has been manifested in
the Senate to pass over most of the NOM
nations for Brigadier Generals for the
present, and let the nominees win their
stars by galiantry and efficiency in the
field before they are confirmed. A broad
line of distinction has been drawn in the
Senate between officers who lounge about
the hotels and IN drawing rooms and those
who devote their attention to the improve
ment Of the efficiency Of their commands,
or in active duties in the field. When
ever there comes up the nomination Of
one against whom or in whose favor there
is nothing particularly to be said, by COM
mon consent it is passed over to await the
future conduct Of the candidate and let
him prove his merit by his deeds.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21
LATER FROM suaNsIDE.
Fort Mouroe. Feb. 10

Fort Monroe, Feb. -.
No further advance has been made by
Gen. Burnside, nor was any Immediately
expected.
The gnnbosts had returned from Elix-
abeth City. All the feet were at anchor off
Ronanoke Island. An immense amount
Of trophies had been captured, including
the splendid State flag Of North Carolina,
worked by the ladies' Of the State. also
quantities Of anliquated arms.
Col. Corcoran and TOO other federal
prisoners are expected hourly TO arrive
at Old Point.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21
From Cairo.

Cairo, Feb. ~.
The Chicago committee and surgeons
have been assigned some to Paducah
and some to Mound City. There is no
great necessity for nurses, as many being
here now ar can be be prcftsblx employ
ed. Another consignment Of rebels will
reach here tonight or tomorrow. Moth.
ing new from Donclson. The Michigan
Sd Cavalry arrived here tonight from St.
Louis.
From recent investigations we are ena-
bled to state that the whole number OF
killed on the part Of the Federals at the
recent battle Of Donelson is about 300 ;
and in killed, wounded, prisoners and
missing the number will reach 1000
This 10 reliable.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21


A preliminary meeting of the citi.ens
OF heokuk was held at the Court House,
on the afternoon Of the 10Th inst, for the
purpose Of making preparations for moro
general meeting on the evening of the
same day, to give expression to their feel.
iugs upon the occasion of the recent bril-
liant UnoDa victories.
The Hon. H. w. Sample was called to
the Chair. and Messrs. E. Jeifords and
II Strong we're appointed Secretaries.
Upon the motion of Hon. Daniel F.
Miller, committee was appointed to
have the Court House and public Offices
Illuminated. The following persons COM
pose SAID committee:
n. W. Sample. Henry Strong, w. n.
Leech. james Mcnamara, John Bruce.
NJ. 2. STARTS, VIM. Edwards. Judge Bal
Inger, D. G. Scroggs, VIM. A. Adair.
John Templin, O. H. Coz and Major Bel
KNAPP.
A committee Of thirteen was also an.
pointed to notify the citizens generally Of
the proposed meeting in the evening, and
to invite the 18th Iowa Regiment, the
City Rifles. the several Fire Companies,
and the Keokuk Artillery to participate
in the meeting, and to make all necessary
arrangements.
The following committee on resolutions
was appointed by the Chair:
Hon. Joseph Williams, Hosmer Cur.
tbs, Esq, Colonel H. 7. Ried, Hon. J. G,
Hali, John H. caig, Ed, Hon. Jane.
y. Love, and Hon. Francis Springer, t.
report At the meeting in the evening.
From six to seven o'clock the bells O
the city were rung. The 18th Regimen
psraded upon Main street and marched
TO the Athennum. where the meeting va,
held.
At Z o'clock Main street ~.s brill. nj,
illuminated, bon6res were burning, can
non booming. and the streets throngee
with those vending their way to the plac.
Of meeting.
Soon aftsr o'clock the Athennum wa,
crowded . it. utmost capacity, and hun
1dreds vent away unable to obtain admit
tancs.
The meeting having been called to or
Or n Hon. II. W. sample. Chm, til.
Committee on Resolutions, through thei,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21
WASHINGTON ITEMS.

Washington, Feb. 70.
Numerous applications continue to be
made for permission to trade at the sever
al captured points on the Southern coast.
None of them have been granted.
Information is received here that the
iron clad gunboat, on the Erickson plan,
is thus far satisfactory to the Official In
spector. A trial trip to Fl. Monre is con-
templated.
The Presidents son, William, aged IL
years, is SO i'll as to preclude possibility Of
recovery.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21

st. Louis, Feb. ID.
Gen. Halleck received dispatches from
Fort Donelson stating that 1000 more
rebel prisoners had been taken. They
came down the river to reinforce the Fort,
not knowing it had surrendered, and we're
bagged by our troops.
Prof. Swallow, State geologist, was ar.
rested last night and committed to military
prison on charge Of disloyAlty.
The names Of rebel officers, captured at
Warsaw Saturday last, were incorrectly
reported from Seialia this morning. They
are Brig. Gen Price, Col. Dorsey, Col
Cross, Capt. Inge, all Of Maj. Prices
staff.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21
sevannah to be Taken.

New York, Feb. 10.
The gunboat Connecticut arrived from
Key West and Port Royal. There were
rnmors that Savannah would certainly be
captured in few days The Fcderalists
took possession Of Island de Florian in
Savannah river, and erected a battery -
Communication was cut off between Sa-
vannah and Fort Pulaski, and rebel
steamer Of Tatnalrs feet had been cap
tured
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21
st. Louis, Feb. 10.

Accounts from every camp in State rep
resent the JOY of our troops over the Dom
elsou victory unbounded. tPilot Knob
salute was fred last evening. Officers
Of Col Carlin's 38th Illinois gave bali
in honor Of the event.
A little rebel outbreak took place yes
terday morning, twelve miles from Jetfer-
son City. There were two companies Of
rebels organized near Stonington, destined
to rejoin Prices army. Before leaving
they revenged themselves on some loyal
citizens by killing two and wounding five
more. Gen. Pope las dispatched three
companies of cavalry after them, and their
capture is almost certain.
Prof. Swallow. State Geologist, resi-
ding at Columbia, Boone county, was ar
rested to-day for disloyalty.
The report Of the burning of the bridge
on the Memphis and Charleston Railroad
At Decatur, Alabama, by Union sympa-
thizers u not believed At headquarters.
Ten steamboats, are advertised to leave
to-day for Paducah to carry troops up the
Tennessee river.
Gen. Halleck issued an order thanking
General Hunter. now in Kansas, for the
energy he displayed in organizing troops
in this department prior to his (Halleck's)
arrival, BY whose aid our arms were par
tally enabled to triumph at Donelson.-
The meaning Of this order which takes
the form OF Geographic dispatch to Gen.
Hunter is by no means clear. Gen. Hal
leck has also issued spirited order con-
graduating our troops on their recent sue
cess and encouraging them to look for
future victories at times and places already
selected.
On change yesterday and to-day there
has been decided advance in everything
needed 1t the South, in anticipation Of
early permission TO tsade with Tennessee.
It Is noticed that whisky advanced con-
siderably.
More arrests for disloyalty are con-
stantly occurring. Seventeen rebel pris-
oners, not being guilty Of violation Of
rules Of war, were released to-day on Civ
ing bonds and subscribing to oath.
Deputy Provost Marshal, Gen. Thomas
@. Fletcher. proceeded to Alton this af.
ternoon by General Halleck's order to re-
lease large number Of prisoners from thu
penitentiary on parole, many of whom
have never borne arms. Where bonds
are given secsssionists are invariably pre-
ferred to Union men, ~ in cases Of default
no compunctions viii be felt in ssizin(
property.
The 42d Illinois regiment went dowr
the river last sight on steamer War Ea
gle. The Edward Walsh also carriet
400 troops and an immense quantity o.
baggage. Brig. General Pope and stat
proceed south Immediately on the steamer
Northern, which boat also carries regi
ment from 81. Charles. Conssables Ohio
battery and two batterys IT the LIST Mis-
souri, artillery are earoule Tor Cumberland
river; likewise the Henry Choteau steam.
[er is loading with baggage Of Gath Indi.
ana regiment.
Another company of nurses have lef,
here for Cairo and vicinity to attend the
! wounded from IT. Donelson.
The Provost Narshal has ordered Ill
business 70 Be suspended on tho 22d inst
Extensive preparations are progressing
Tor maeniScent celebration.
The Sanitary Commission are preparing
for lGrgs accession Of wounded pstri.
ots.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21
Nevemenss efTraeps and Prize en ers.

M0vemoAIa 81 1rA0Rh AA0 FFhsOnofss
Sc. Louis, Feb. 10.
About Eve thousand infantry. two bat
tsries of artillery, = large number ofmules
ana wagons, and an immense quantity Of
baggage, stores, &C., left to-day for Cum
berland.
Gen Pope and staff left this evening
for Cairo.
About 900 Fl Donelson prisoners, in
Guiding some 40 officers, arrived to-day.
and will be forwarded to some point east.
The sick and wounded from Donslson
will bo returned to their own States as
fast as possible. Quite number arrived
here to-day and were sent to-day to Gen.
trail Hospital.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21

~The Chicago Tribune Of the 18th,
in praising the Iowa troops made slight
Enthusiastically Of course, in say
ing that the iowa second fought at Bel
mont, and il omitted to say that the Sew
enth, which did fight a, Belmont, was al
30 at Fl. Donelson.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21

- The special correspondent Of the
Chicago Tribune writing from ST. Louis
states that Gen. Stecle's Division las it
returned from Springfeld) will be includ-
ed IN tha ten thousand additional troops
to go from Missouri into Tennessee. The
Sixth Iowa was one Of those regiments in
Gen. Steele's Division, and must now be
on ito way to St. Louis to embark for the
more exciting field OF action.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21

Afternoon Report.
Gen. Prlcs Captured.
Washinpten Feb

Washington, Feb. Is.
A dispatch was received at Headquar-
tiers from Gen. Haileck, dated 81. Louis,
1890 q. m. to-day, saying that Gen. Cur
tis had captured Gen. Price, Co.'s, Dorsey
and Cross and Capt. Dodge Of Prices
staff. A
There il no Official information that our
forces intended advancing on Savannah
with view Of capturing and holding it.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21
Worlds Dispatch. I


Among other things presented to the
House yesterday was the memorial Of the
American Geographical and Statistical
Society, asking the intercess;on Of Con-
gress in reference to ship canal connect
ing the river St. Lawrence and al the
great lakes on the northern boundary with
the Atlantic Ocean in the Bay Of New
York, in any future adjustment Of the
commercial relations between the U. S.
and Great Britain.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21

CAPT. PORTER SERIOUSLY ScAIpEp,
The st. Louis Democrat says 1--WE regret
to learn that Capt. Porter il seriously III
froR the scalding he received on The
Essex It the Fort Henry bombsrdment
His lungs were seriously affected By The
inhalation Of the hot steam.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21

~ When you hear an officer say that
if the war is to be vaged for the destruc-
ton Of Slavery he will resign, be sure that
his heart is with the Rebels.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21

e. Recently the rebels were "Foos.
ed out of Fort Henry, and they have
now been "Grant-sd' leave Of absence
on the Cumberland.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21

ST. Louis. Feb. 10.
The following will appear in morning
papers Headquarters, Department Mo,
St. Louis, Feb. 10. The Maj General
Commanding Missouri Department, con.
graduates Flag Officer Com. Foote, Brig
Gen. Grant, and other brave officers and
men under their commands on the recent
brilliant victory in Tennessee and Cumbsr-
land. But the war is not yet ended. -
Prepare for new conflicts and new victor
les. Troops are concentrating from every
direction. We shall soon have an army
which will be irresistible. The Union
Gag must be restored everywhere, and
enthralled Union men in the South mus,
be set free. The soldiers and sailors 81
the great West are ready and willing to
do this. The time and places have been
determined on. Victory aud glory await
the brave.
BY Command Maj. Gen. Halleck,
Z. H. Mclean, Asst. Adj. Gen
In order that nothing may occur to ma,
the pleasure on Washingtons birthday,
Provost Marshal has orde red that all
drinking saloons be closed, from sunrise
Saturday till sunrise Monday, and recon,
msnds that aiibusiness be suspended on
Saturday. Provost Marshal ALSO orders
that no pig or bar lead shall b shipped
from this port hereafter without special
permit from his Office.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21

EE General Stone is one Of the officers
who were bound to resign their commits
sions whenever the war should become
perverted into crusade agaiast the Pa.
triarchal Institution
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21

RUMoRs.--There were reports last
night, which proceeded from source en-
titled to credit, that the Union men had
risen 10 New Orleans; also, that there was
= revolt in the rebel army in Virginia,
growing out Of an effort TO extend by
force the term Of enlistment in the rebel
s,vice. These are probable events, but
tie reports, nevertheless, are to be receiv-
ed us rumors. Startling news, however,
may be expected within the next few days.
An early movement of the army Of the
Potomac is not unlikely. This isthc time
to strike, and the policy should be to
strike quickly - Gin. Gazette.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21

Iesta Lesking After the wsanAsA.
The Legislature, on the 10Th, passed .
resolution authorizing the Governor to
send three persons Immediately to Cairo
and Donelson, to look after our sick and
wounded. In obedience to this rssolu.
ton, Gov. Kirkwood, Surgeon General
Hughes and Dr. s. @. Browneh, Of Des
Moin6s, were 10 start yesterday
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21
Tribune Washington Correspondence.
Washington, Feb. 10.

The Navy Department will issue pro-
posak tomorrow for building number
Of steam men Of war Of various kinds
The Department will withhold for the
present the proposals. for iron Glad steam
On. The construction Of gunboets will
b urgently pressed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21

The Federal gunboat Tuscarora left
Cowes about 8 clock on the morning of
the 9th inst and proceeded westward.
The Nashville had 40 hours start of her.
The engineer of the Nashville told the
pilot who took her out that it was agreed
by all on board that she should never be
captured, thathe had all the valves of the
engine so arranged that she could be blown
up in moment, aud that if the capture
OF the Nashville was ever heard Of, there
would be violent explosion accompany :
ing it. Private intelligence from China
quotes tea at Foo Chow as higher. sill .
were also higher. Holders of manufac-
tured goods held them at firm prices. -
Singapore was in possession Of the rebels.
Advicss from Manila say all tobacco
there is to be sent to Spain.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21
NEW XOkIk MARKET.
New York, Feb. 20

Flour Receipts of 10,9s7 bbls; market
dull and Sc. lower; sales 1900 bbls; IS
50@5 GO Super State; So S0@5 80 Ex-
ira State; Is b6@s5 80 Super Western;
SIS So@&6 90 Common to Medium Ex-
ira Western SO 0o9s6 10 Shipping
Brands Extra r. H. o.
Wheat Receipts 7, l61 bush; market
dull and dropping; no sales Of magnitude
reported.
Corn Receipts 2, 1928 bushels; market
dull; sales $1,000 bushels 68A@65 Mix-
ed Western in store and delivered.
Pork-Steady; sales l5QabQyrels s13
Q0@Sl4 90 for Messi 905 OSLO for
Prime. ~. Il 4 "
Dressed Hogs irmef, 4 s7a@5.
4 Whiskey-Unsettled sales 600 bbls
25@25a; small sales ut 26.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21
FOREIGN NEWS

PORTLAND, Jan. 20.-ThA Bohemian,
Liverpool 9TH via Londonery 1th, arrived
here this morning with one day later news.
The CsnAda, from Boston, arrived At
Liverpool on the 9th inst
Both Houses parliament had voted un-
animously an address to the Queen in
response to her speech. The opposition
approved of the course Of the Government
in the Trent affair. Lord Derby thought
that the Federal Government had assented
with very bad grace to the demands of the
British Government. Lord Palmerston
said the distress in the manufacturing
Districts in England from the blockade Of
the Southern ports would not justify the
Interference Of the Government and that
they would continue in their neutral
courte.
The Bank of France has reduced its
rate of discount to 4 per cent.
The product Of the last cotton crop Of
India was pouring into Bombay.
The iron clad frigate. Warrior on her
passage TO Lisbon labored badly her
decks aud cabins were flooded and in nine
cases out of ten she would not mind her
helm.
The London Times city article says
that the funds opened on the 9th at a
decline Of more than one eighth, but
gained irmness toward the close.
PARIS, Feb. The Moniteur of this
morning says that Gen. Psim will not
take supreme command Of the allied forces
in Mexico, but that each General will
preserve the integrity Of his own conn
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21
TTribune's Dispatch.]

WaShlngtOh, FeU. 70!
In we'll informed circles here it is posi-
lively asserted that Gen. Fremont has
completely vindicated himself Of all the
charges brought against his conduct Of the
war in Missouri. by the vote Of the
joint committee Of investigation highly
important command is indicated for him
in the far West.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21

Washington, Feb. IS.
A very large number of army and vol
untcer appointments were confirmed, in
GLIDING Captains, Lieutenants, Adjutants,
Surgeons, Assistant Surgeons, DC.
The promotion Of Gen. Grant to the
Major Generslship gives him q superior
command to Brigadier General Buell. in
the same department..
The Secretary Of State says he sees in
dications Of a satisfactory reaction in ia
vor of the United States in Great Britain
az well as on the Continent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21
Union PAPER AND ENVELOPES

NJ
Just received large lot Of Union Paper aad En-
celopes. Also Portfolios.
NV. wRSTCoTT
fehls-d Nain-st,, ID door from %th,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21

Shields ana Gar1lslA Confirmed.
New York, Feb. 10.
Specials atats that Shields was con-
6rmsd 81 Senate = Brig. Gensral also
Col. 0af6eld.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21

Ft. MOnIUe, F6U. 10.
A flag Of truce carried several passen-
gers to Norfolk this morning but brought
no news back.
Burnside's forces still occupied Edin-
ton and had thrown out pickets some six
or eight miles. No mention is made Of
any further advance.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21

EgThe National Intelligsncsr thinks
Secretary Stanton did not mean to de-
nouuec DR.. Ives, the bully correspondent
Of the New York Herald, as spy in 4he
military sense, but in the sense Of 90 i'm
pertinent intruder and intermedler. The
lntelligencer sarcasticaliy excuses Dr.
Ives on the plea that he was merely act
ing after the established manner of the
paper he served, whose bullying Was tol.
Grated by the Buchanan administration and
accomplished its end. The other report
ers Of course, feel keen satisfaction 10
the imprisonment Of the most impudent
Of the whole corps. Ives writes that he
was only obeying instructions, which the
Herald denies.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21

San Francisco, Feb. 10.
Arrived--the ship Comet from New
York.
Concurrent resolutions passed both
Houses Of the Legislature protesting
against the policy Of taxing California by
the General Government as proposed by
the Secretary Of the Interior.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21
Worlds Washington Correspondence.
Washington, Feb. 10.

The recent news from Europe touch
ing the determination Of the allied powers
to put Hapsburg - ruler over Mexico,
and thus create monarchy on our bor-
ders, is exciting profound emotion here.
The fact that some such scheme was on
the tapis has been in possession Of the
Department fer some time past, and Il
will DO found that dispatches have al
ready been sent to our Ministers at Lon
don, Paris and Madrid. protesting ener-
getically against any such project.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-03-18

TRUE DEMOCRATIC CREED.-Ex-Gov.
Joseph A. Wright, of Indiana, delivered
. speech in Hall of the Legislature, 81
Indianapolis, on the e5th ul'. Referring
70 the circumstances uader which the U 8.
Senatorial appointed was teudorod him
~ old.fashioned DsmOerdt-by a Rip,b-
Hcan Governor, he gave tho following as
his present political creed:
~. My faith in the strength and per-
petuity Of this Government, is in the Wig
orous prosecution OF she war.
"2. No party creeds nor platforms IN.
oil We have Governments.
"3. In one word, pu. down This Re-
bellion, let it cost what lives and what
money it may.
"You can change your Laws, and your
Constitution, but God has given yOn but
one country"
If Senator Wright dcpsnaed on that
portion of the Democratic leaders who
have possession of what remains of the
organization Of their party, be would be
classed with and denounced as an "Abcl-
itiouist'