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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20

Notice 10 hereby given that Delegate County Con.
vension win BE- held - 01sisstss On Saturday the
18th day Of July, for the purpose appointing dele
gates 10 The State Convention ut DIS Aoines on ths
aSd Of July; sso TO appoint delegates to The Congress
sionai and Judicial Conventions
Zach township win be entitled to one delegate aud
one additional delegate for each one hundred
east for Abraham Lincoln President Of the United
States and one additional delegate for every fraction
n vote exceeding afty.
The Chsirmen Of the several Township Committees
are requested to call meeting Of their respective
townships On Saturday preceding the County conyep
tien for the purpose Of appointing delegates to TIA,
Convention.
Loyal citizens, without regard TO former polhtca,
associations, who are in favor giving an Asssa ssp
pen 70 the National Adnnssrasion in tboreu.b and
snecsaa suppression Of NE Rebellion. are invited to
cooperate throughout the county.
B. s. NksaiAH
NFHRv STRoso, Centr,I Comm,ttes
EDAUxD JAkGER, OF
HosERr A. RrssHLL, Leo Countv
JonS p. WiSTkRBorHAA
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20

Prsgress - the Bsstora1ioA 81 Goys
ernOent Authority ~ Ms0DAlev
ISnAOial To the New York Tribune i n!

~
Prsgrsss - the RssforatioA 81 Govs
srnDent Authority ~ MeWpAlev
TSpecial to the New York Tribune. I d
Memphis, June II,
via Cairo, Is.
The shipments North, up to to-day,
have been ~ follows: Cotton. 8, 600 bales;
molasses, 5000 bsrrels; 5000 baH bar.
rels do; sugar, 5000 barrels. There waa
much coming in yesterday The frs.
day the post Office was opened tho citi-
zens mailed thousand letters, mostly on
business to Northern citiss, and bought
$500 worth of postage stamps. There
were upwards Of one hundred applica-
tions for clerkships, including the entire
force under Confederate rule. Provost
Marshal Gould administered the cath Of
allegiance to three hundred persons, in
GLIDING one hundred and fifty deserters
from the rebel army, and FIVE commission
ed officers.
Beauregards left wing extends from
fernando south. Its supposed the cot
ton burners are within six miles Of Mem
phis. Last night there we're reports Of
turbulence among slaves in Crittenden
and Mississippi counties, Arkansas.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20
Especial to Times.l
New YORK. June 10,

On Saturday Col. Gregory, Provost
Marshal OF Alexandra, informed Rev.
Mr.. Biting, Pastor Of the Baptist Church,
that If he conldtnot pray for the President
Of tho United States and success Of The
Federal srns be would be compelled to
close his church. Mr.. Billings informed
Col. Gregory that he would not comply
with his request. whereupon Col. GREGG
ry Immediately took military possession i
the church and closed ito doors. Several
other churches Of secesh proclivities have
been taken, ~
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20
Fort Monroe, june 10.


Everything is quiet here.
The Elm City arrived this morning from
the White House with about $50 sick
soldiers, who, with others from here, will
be sent to Baltimore to morrow
The White House Point boat brought
down 30 of the gucrrillas who made the
assault on our rear on Friday, last max
ing "a in all that have been captured
Some of these men are farmers ia citisens
clothing and others belong to the lst Yir-
gisia cavalry and are partially uniformed.
Six boys we're brought in yesterday by
our cavalry who said that the rebel pick
cts on our left wing had advanced for they
had accidentally staysd oyer the lines
They are believed to have been spies,
sleeping in the swamps during the day
and spying around our pickets at night.
There is occasional diminishing going on
along the whole lines of the Army Of the
Potomac, but general engagement is not
anticipated for some days.
The weather this evening is very
warm. The roads are in pretty good con-
dition.
Two Union suffers were captured in
the guerrilla raid on Friday, one had
nearly 5000 dollars in New York money
notes and specie, and the other is said to
have $4,000, having just been paid Of
by their regiments. They were going North
to obtain goods.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20
FROM McCLELLAN,S ARMY.
PHILADELPHIA. June Is,

los
A correspondent Of the Press, writing
from Gen. McCIellan's army, gives an sc-
count of the incursion by the enemy in
the vicinity or While House bridge,
which indicates that it WAS more the re-
suit of mistake than an exhibition Of
daring. He says on Friday evening, a
detachment Of Jackson's force, coming
down from Gordonsville, and along the
line of the Acquia Greek Railroad, mis-
took their course when they struck the
head waters of the Chickahominy, went
too far to the left and proceeded on till
they come suddenly upon the Federal
pickets. Instantly they drew up in order
Of battle and engaged our cavalry, who
gradually retired before superior forces.
The writer then narrates the fight Of
the ,eamsters and subsequent events AZ
already given, without seeming to be
aware Of the different versions given tc
this raid Of the enemy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20

Memphis, June 1G

The Board of Aldermen adopted reso-
buttons asking Col. Slack to postpone the
suppression of Confederate scrip for sixty
days. Slack has not yet decided, but it
is understood that there is little prospect
of favorable response. The Avalanche
says Beauregard's army is in excellent or
der, as regards health, morals and equip
ments, and that tho reports of its disor-
ganization are false.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20
From tho Mississippi Fleet.
GunbOat st. Louis,
White River Cutoff, Ark, June Is.

GunDO0t St. Louis,
White River Cutoff, Ark, June Is.
The expedition down the river has
reached here without shot being fred at
us.
The ting Spit-Fire captured the rebel
steamer Clara Dalson to-day, in Bayou
Lagroux. She had 100 bales of cotton
on board, and is said to be worth s6O. 900.
She has started for Memphis with prize
crew on board. The steamer Thirty
Fifth Parallel, Judge Fletcher. and sew
eral others, are in Indian Bay; also, the
iron. clad gunboat Arkansas lately run
down from Memphis in an unfinished state,
which is expected to offer us battle. The
Vandorn, which escaped our feet at
Memphis, is said to be up the Arkansas
river.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20
Philadelphia, June 10.

The Ledger has on bulletin that Sec,y,
Stanton has again called on the Governors
Of 6tates to know how many men they
can Al once supply to reinforce tho army.
This Is believed q b in consequence d
the rebel rsinforosnsnts received BY Jack
son Ia the Shenandoah valley. fs4
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20
More Troops Ter Canaaa.

The London Free Press says that Is
700 additional troops are under immediate
orders for Canada and the British North
American possessions s.The unsettled
state Of affairs on the other aide Of the
lines doubtless suggests this additional
measure Of prscaution."
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20

10 the U0hOns
The fact cannot have escaped notice,
that there is precious class Of politi-
cal tricksters in the Northern States,
whose conduct but too plainly and con-
clusively proves that they hold the In
stitution of slavery in higher esteem
than they do the preservation of the
Government. When the traitors began
the work Of treason by sseceding, and
stealing the property Of the Government
for the avowed object of making war
upon it, these slavery adorers. having
worked themselves into q pretended be-
lief, that any attempt At putting down the
rebellion, would be making war on slave
ry, threatened us with : FIRE in the
rear that would quiet any abolition ef-
fort to save the Government. Having
been "coerced" into q little qniet rsfec-
ton by the swelling, throbbing patriot
ism that burst forth with such deter
mined zeal when Sumpter fell, the more
discreet among them pretended to have
discovered that the war was intended to
preserve the Government from destruction
Instead Of to destroy slavery; hence, there
fore, they lent their mighty influence in
favor Of the Union, reserving to them
selves the benefit OF any riffs" and stbuts''
that might afterwards arise.
The love of the Government. and hs.
tired of traitors, shown by the loyal peo-
pie having offered these "coerced" pa
triots and slavery champions no oppor-
tunity to employ these "ifs'' and "buts''
in any decided or bold manner, they take
advantage of them in whines, spasms and
trickery, 10 which their paramount af.
lection for slavery over the Union visi
bly, crops out. Upon the introduction
OF bill to con6scats slaves, or upon the
proclamation OF any departmental com
mander liberating contrabands, these
slavery lovers fall into spasms and whine
piteously for the Constitutional rights
Of orr Southern brethren" Their opposi.
tonic these measures, it win be noticed, is
not measured by the effect they may have
in suPPressing, or making successful, this
Infamous rebellion. Nhetherthese meas
ures will aid in crushing treason is .
question about which patriots differ, but
the men OF whom we are speaking take
no part in the discussion. Superior love
for their darling institution, directs their
logic to the danger which threatens it.
Their minds are never troubled about
the preservation Of the Union. That ia
secondary matter with them. Blu,
threaten slavery, and the intensity Of
thsir concern nises to white heat. They
may be loyal men, but their loyalty is
not above suspicion We know loyal
man 81 .ha &c: .h.: &c makes q! other
questions subordinate to that of saving
the Government There are those whose
prejsdices are STRONGLY in favor Of slave.
~, but whose love Of this great Govern.
msnt is 50 pure and strong that the in.
stitution weighs not feather when pu,
in the scale against It.
The Affection Of these gentleman for
the peculiar institution manifesto itself in
Restless disposition to b quAreliDg and
fighting, Gin their sliny style.) with the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20
a Question Of Cests.

1.-THE support of the 'contrabands' now
costs the Government 100000 pei
day"
We find this paragraph going the rounds
OF such journals a. the Boston Courier,
the New York Herald, and the Chicago
Times. Why notadd, what is more true,
that the support Of slavery now costs the
nation over one million dollars per day ;
and that il the slave owners mad not been
encouraged to rehellion by such sheets as
these who now use every opportunity to
misrepresent the government, there would
have been no contrabands I'm. Y. Eve.
Post.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20
New York. june 10.

& A refugee, from Richmond direct
states the rebels estimated their army at
kichnnond at $50, 600, and cannot anonnt
IA less than $50, 900: that I'll oueh larpely
nede mp of conscripts, b veil disciplined
and effective, and has unboundsd conf
dence in Gen. 10. Johnston; that thereb.
ell soldiers still believe that the tide viii
turn against Gen. Mcclellan and the war
will be carried across the Potomac into
Maryland and the North. The army Of
Johnston is constantly receiving reinforce
ments, and he at least expects to hold
our army in check until the impotence of
England and France in reference to South
ern cotton and tobacco shall result in
bringing those nations to the rescue. The
abandonment Of Manassas was considered
q very serious disaster to the rebel cause
until Northern journals made it manifest
that Johnston had achieved in that evac-
uation great substantial triumph. With
these Northern representations the cyac-
uatien OF Manassas was accepted ~ a
splendid military operation, notTithstana-
ing the loss which it involved to the rebels
Of military stores to the value Of ~ ,0OO,-
600.
The rebels still incline to the delusion
that their rebel armies have only tempo.
rarily abandoned such places as New Or
leans, Norfolk, Nashville and Memphis
until the veil is lifted from their eyes BY
our occupation of Richmond. The rebel
leaders are fully aware, however, that all
their deceptions of military strategy will
be exposed with the loss of Richmond,
and hence their desperate efforts and Ia
bors to hold it. They can never explain
their retreat from or defeat at Richmond
to the satisfaction Of their followers.
This refugee states that before leaving
that city he saw some mysterious looking
boxes and packages for transportation
marked Tuscaloosa, Ala, via Montgom-
cry, from which it may be inferred that
the rebel leaders, in anticipation Of re.
treat, are sending of some Of their Gov
ernment and personal valuables to that
out of the way place.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20
Times Correspondence. |
Washington, June

Washington, June l8.
Gen. Doubleday has arrested two or
three Of the leading sccessiopists in Fred
ericksburg and given protection TO the
linton men, who complain that notorious
rebels have been treated with marked
consideration, and their property guarded
by U. S. troops whilst the Union men
were allowed to suffer. ~ @8Ns
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20
Boston. June 10.

:. Pierre Soule and the late Sheriff of
New Orleans have arrived here and been
sent 10 Fort Warren.
Inc ship E. Wilder Farley arrived
from. New Orleans on the 30th ult., with
o cargo OF Az hhds. sugar, 372 bbIs. mo-
lasses, ,229 bbls. rosin and 24O bbls. tar.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20
WILMINGTON, june 10.

Washington, June ~.
1t is believed that a correspondence is
now progressing relative to general ex-
change Of prisoners.
Secretary Seward has returned from
his visit North, ta@
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20
Cairo, june 18.

Gen. Strong vas severely wounded to
day. by the accidental discharge Of .
pistol, in the hands Of Capt. Dean. Tho
ball passed through the Generals right
arm, and lodged IN his side, whence it
was extracted.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20

Washington June IL

A naval officer who has for several
months belonged to the squadron lying of
Elizabeth says he has frequently noticed
bodies which he supposed to DO those of
Union men floating by his vessel down the
Pasquoutok River; not few of them,
horrible to say, were headless.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20
Louisville. XIV June IL.

James B. Alexander Of KY. Lieut..
in the Regular Army fell from his room
in the third story of the Louisville Ho-
tel this morning, and was almost instant
ly killed. He had been Post Commits
sary at Beardstown, and was en- route for
Washington.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20

We learn that Col. Dumont and Col.
Haggard have returned to Nashville from
Chattanooga. The latter place, after
having been taken, was abandoned for
the want of supplies which it was impos-
sible TO obtain, the supply steamboat. as
well as the wagons. falling to arrive in
time. Our force. that captured and oc-
cupied Chattanooga, are now at Shelby
vile.
This is the statement that has been
made ID us, but possibly the rebel forces
that recently evacuated Cumberland Gap
may have been advancing upon Chat
tanooga In such astrength that our troops
could not have kept the position even if
their supplies had been abundant. What
ever the true state OF the case may have
been, we cannot but regret deeply
the abandonment of 50 exceedingly i'm
pcrtant strategic point as Chattanooga
was found necessary. But our army at
Cumberland Gap will follow the rebels
vigorously, dispensing freedom to East
Tennessee in their progress, and either
Gen. MitchelPs division. or both in CO.
operation, will soon plant the United
states flag again at Chattanooga, never
more TO be removed.
We must rcpossess Chattanooga. and
certainly the work viii be done within the
next few days.-[L Louisville Journal.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.

PERSONS holding claims against the United States
vovernment Tor expenses Incurred In raisipR lows
ounteers VIII please present ,be aams for pey ment
g the once OF the uuited States Dtsbu Oc. On
DavsnPoft. on or befure the nth OF June. is0a =
II. b. HEHDE RkHOTT
ye70-dA Captain I'd ARTILLERY
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20

MORE ARRIsTs.-The horse thieves
IN this part Of the country are beginning
70 taste some Of the sweets Of rstribution.
About 6 O'Clock yesterday afternoon, some
40 or so armed men came into town.
bringing with them three prisoners who
are charged with -thieving. The
names Of the prisoners are Marbee and
Runyon, two Of them answering to the
latter name. They hail from Camp To-,
this county, and were arrested il the Vi.
cinity Of Carlisle. They will have their
examination to-day bsfore Justice Nor.
rs.-l Des Aoinss Reg, 18th.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20

TThe following is from an article on
American Heroism," in the Portfolio.
relating to fight forty nine years ago:
Daniel Glasgow Farngut, midshipman
on board the Essex, thirteen years OF age,
was knocked down by splinter which
struch him on the thigh, aud disabled him
during the remainder Of the action
While supporting himself by the railing,
which Was placed around the hatchway.
on the quarter deck, an eighteen.pound
ball carried away the tail OF his coat
Several men were killed very near him,
yet not the slightest change was perceived
either in his countenanoe or manners
But no sooner were the colors struck than
he burst into tears. ==.z==z-=z-.=z===
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20
Missouri Cenvenslon.
Jefferson CITY. june

Jefferson City, June ~.
The emancipation Convention. after a
session of three days, adjourned this p. NJ.
Its proceedings were harmonious, and
there was firm determination evincsd to
snergetically push forward the great pol
icy which the Convention met to inaugu-
rate. A series of resolutions was adopted
heartily endorsing the national Admins
tration; recommending the general eman.
cipation of the slaves in the State. aud
the acceptation Of the aid rendered by the
general Government, submitting to the
people of the State the details of such ac-
ton and such legislation rs may be neces-
sary to accomplish the end in view, to be
indicated by them through The represent.
atives elect to the next General Assembly;
proposing thorough organization Of the
State for the fall elections; condemning
Gov. Gamble aspersions Of soldiers from
other States, and expressing thanks to
the national Government and its officers
for their aid and protection in our con
fict with rebellion.
There was considerable opposition to
the resolution condemning Gov. Gamble,
but it was finally passed.
An Executive Committee, consisting
Of two members from each Congressional
District, was appointed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20

@ Place-seekers at Memphis, fresh
from the employment of the Confedency,
are now eager to serve the Federal Gov
eminent. 1t is Good Lord" "Good
Devil" with them. Anything for place
and pay.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20

WHERE 10 B1AuREGARD?-This dis.
tinguished General, Who Was expected te
annihilate our Western boys, who have Of
late been rendering him their kind regards
has apparently found 'srat hole" /,
will not be long before "aon q. inrentus''
will be the return to all search warrants
issued for Davis, Lee, Johnston, Beaure-
gard, 'set id omne genGs.''
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20
Union Convention ~ Indianapslls
Indianapolis, Ind. June IL.

Union Convention ~ Indianapolis.
Indianapolis, Ind, June Is.
The Union -C0nsentian assembled in
the Capitol Square at 10 o'clock this
morning. The attendance was very large,
all parties being fully represented. Gov.
0. T. Morton is permanently President,
with one Vice Prssideat from each Con-
gressional District. All resolutions offer.
cd to the Convsation hare been referred
to the Committee on resolutions, without
debate.
The Convention re-assembled at 2 D, m
Stirring speeches were made by Hon.
Henry Secrist, Martin NJ. Ray and Gen.
Brecksll. all claiming to be life long
Democratic. They advocate q vigorous
prosecution Of the war, and if necessary
for the preservation of the country, the
extinction Of slavery. The Convention
then proceeded to make nominations for
State officers. with the following result:
For Secretary Of State, w. A. Peele;
Auditor of State, Albert Long; Treasurer
Of State, Jonathan s. Harvey, I'll Repub-
aS~uss anu PaC1uut luCuIuUtutO Nj Az
torney General, Delaney P. Williams, of
Putnam county; Superintendent Of Pub
lie. Instruction, John J. Morrison, Of
Washington county, both Democrats.
The resolutions as reported were adopt
ed, without debate or alteration. They
declare that war was forced upon the
country by Southern disunionists, with
out cause; that the people Of Indiana
pledge to contribute men and money for
ito vigorous prosecution: that the war
ought not to cease till the rebellion is en-
tirely crushed out; that the people expect
an economical administration and the con-
dign punishment Of all offenders against
the Government; that the people Of In
diana tender their profound thanks to the
Union soldiers everywhere, and deep
gratitude TO the Indiana troops. While
they are conquering Southern traitors,
inc people viii condemn NJ the ballot box
all who are not for the Union uncondi.
tionally.
After the adoption Of the resolutions,
Gov. Morton made patriotic and STIR
ing speech. After other addresses from
the candidates the Convention adjourned,
amid great enthusiasm.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20


The Board Of Control of this State,
consisting Of Gov. Kirkwood, State Treas
urer Jones, Judge Smyth Of Linn county,
and Hon. c. w. Stage Of Jefferson, met
in this city on Thursday last. It will be
remembered that the extra session OF the
Legislature one year since authorized the
sale Of bonds Of the State to IN amount
not exceeding $500, 900. and leaving the
control Of their issue and sale TO this
Board. $963, 900 worth Of bonds have
already been sold and bids are submitted
for e37 900 more. The Board was Of
opinion that the further sale Of bonds is
unnecessary, and determined to sell no
more, after the ea7, 900 now bid for are
taken. twill be matter of rejoicing to
the tax payers Of the State, and Of salts
faction 70 the party having the admins
tration Of our State affaiD under his con-
trol, to know that eur expenses in these
war times have been kept % far within
bounds as to require the issuance Of but
three-eighths Of the bonds Of the State
authorized to be sold. This exhibit will
put quietus to the charges Of "Repub-
lican extravaganza. - Iowa City Rep.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-20
Republican State Convention.

Notice 10 hereby given thai DELEGATE Republican
state esns setto witt be held n Dos Aones on We'd
nssday the 99d day Of July 4. " is6a for the par-
posA u putting In nomination candidates the Offices
Ct Secretary, Treasurer and Auditor Of state, Al.
tornsy General and Register Of shs StAss oAcs
to b supported 81 the next general election.
The foaloving will fesn ~ ra4is u representation,
delegate from each original county In the State,
and one d@lese Ter evs ,co votss cast for Abrahan
Lincoln, Pvesden Of the United States ut he sles
ton Of 1850, and additional deeusas nor every
fractional vote exceeding 20.
Loyal ci1sns. without regard former Political
sociations, who In Avor o. GIVING sssss
70 the Nasionaa AAnaisaa1ss ~ shosousA aud e.
fsetsa sappssso II - rshsiiss NJ invte to CO.