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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27
Thc Character of tho Armies at Pea
Ridge


The Worlds correspondent closes his
account of the battle of Pea Ridge with
the following view Of the character and
conduct Of The troops composing the ar
mics:
1t only remains for me to notice the
character of the struggle out of which
we have just come with victory. Prob
ably there never was such a motley as
semblage of warriors collected together
under one head as met under this traitor
Van Dorm. They represented the scum
of the whole Southwest, from the fill
busters of New Orleans to the rude saw
ages of the Indian Nation. Texan Ran
gers, whose boas. il has been that they
would rather fight than eat, and whose
life has been one long predatory warfare
OF plunder and cruelty. Uncouth and
brutal Arkansans, who have grown up
amid murders and homicides Ignorant
and infatuated Missourians, led on BY de.
signing and intriguing politicians. These
were the men which formed the staple of
the southern army, and these are the men
who prate of heightened chivalry, who
talk CONTEMPORARY of the northern mud
stills. Men who are crying like blind ma
macs for their rights" Take the whole
rebel army as We saw it and il was one
vast congregation Of reckless, vicious, *
norant aud embruted devils.
Opposed to them were the gallant sons
Of Iowa, descended mainly from the Pu-
ritan fathers. Immortal Iowa what a
page in the volume of American history
is reserved for thee Long, long will
nation remember how her champions of
freedom, like the sires of the Revolution,
ragged and barefooted, remained after the
expiration of their term of service 10 lay
THEN lives sacrifice upon the altar Of
their country at Wilson's Greek; how
they left their mark upon the foe at Bel
mont; how they scaled the heights Of
Donelson; and last, but not least, how
they crushed, with the might of Spsrtans,
the advancing hordes al Sugar Creek In
the wiids of Arkansas There, too, stood
the patient. courageous sons of Germany,
face to face with an insolcnt and uDprin-
cipled foe, contcnding for those principles
OF liberty and justice for which they have
until now s'riven in-ysin. Honor to these
men and their great leader for the part
they sustained in this momentous day
Illinois, Indiana and Ohio we're represent
ed there, and molly will they bear the
wreaths of triumph. For the FIRST time
the loyal Missourians have given an un.
Il l. r l. 4.
to cope with the braggart traitors under
the banner of Gen. Price They have
deserved well Of their country.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27
CnriiA Falling Back.
[Cor. to St. Louis Democrat
Cross Timbers, AK, March 2

Cross Tlmbcrs, Ark, March 20.
Supplies. forage and provisions having
become exhausted in the region about
Sugar Greek, the army made retrogade
march thirteen miles yesterday to this
place Theen envy is re-cuperating and
are probably being reinforced by fresh
troops. We have information that
large body recrossed Boston Noun
tsins with intention of attacking us
again, but this may be only strong
accommodating party. Our troops are in
fine spirits and anxious to again grapple
with the foe. The wounded have mostly
been removed to Cassville, and are doing
well. co Clay Taylor arrived from the
rebel camp, bringing Lieut.. Coils. Heron
and Chandler with proposals for an ex-
change Of two rebel Captains and seven
teen priyates captured yesterday on In
dian Greek.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27

BY TELEGRAPH.
Afternoon Report.
FROM WARRINGTON.
Washington, March %.

dDniuetous naiCu ~.
Especial TO Times
The Committee on Foreign Relations,
in the Senate. reported bill to-day re-
quiring the oath of allegiance of all Amer
leans in Europe who may solicit pass
ports from our Consuls or Ministers.
The debate on slavery, both in the Sen
ate and the House, was very bitter to-day.
The radicals generally voted against tax
ing slaves.
Blenker was to-day restored to his po-
sition. This is victory over Schurz,
who desired his place
The Tax bill was only amended to-day
by placing license on dentists of ten
dollars year.
The circulation of the National Repub-
lcan and the n Y. Tribune has been
forbidden among the irregular troops OF
the Army Of the Potomac. on the ground
that articles against Mcclellan are calcu-
lated to incite an insurrectionary spirit
Commanding officers of various com.
panies issued official orders to-day that nc
boats be allowed to visit Mount Vernon
The Committee on Naval Affairs deter.
mined to-day to report bill for the con.
struction of iron clad steamers.
The City Council made earnest remon
STRANGE against abolishing slavery in the
District.
The victory at Winchester turns on,
one OF the most brilliant of the war.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27
New Ysrlx markes.
New York, March 26.

New York, March 26.
Four--Receipts S,20l bbls.; market
heavy and lower; sales {, 900 bills. at IS %
as Is Super State s 30@5 40 Elk
ira State; SIS 2O@s5 25 Super West
ern; SIS 40@t5 60 Common to Medi.
um Extra Western; SIS 70@s5 rs Ship
ping Brands Extra r. H. O.
Wheat-Receipts 20, AIS bush; market
dull and declining; sales $500 bush. a,
ST 38tgf 3 3.5 Amber Jersey
Corn-Receipts 1873 bush. market
duh and lever. Sales Is, 900 bush. at
58@59c Mixed Western in store and
delivered.
Pork - Dull !; sales 700 bbls. 8l2
75@i3,25 for Mess Sl0@l0 so Prime,
Dressed Hogs-Dulland shade easier,
Al for Western.
Whisky-Heavy and lower; sales GOO
bbls. at 2l3@22c.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27

st. Louis, Meh. 2G.
The Republicans Cairo correspondent,
says persons who left Memphis report
Beauregard, Polk, Cheatham and Clark
at or nea. Corinth, Miss, where it is ex-
pected great battle will soon be fought.
The rebels at Island No. 10 have not
burned their transports and barges as pre-
viously reported, but were transporting
cannon ammunition from the Island to the
main land. They communicated by sig.
nal lights with their forces at Onion City
night before last.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27
Csntrnband..

Washington, Mch. 25
The Commission appointed by General
Wool to enquire into the condition DIVA
grants or contrabands say in their official
report that they started with the general
proposition that the military power have
not only the right, but it is among its
highest duties to avail itself of any and
all means within its control to perfect its
discipline, render its position secure or
make i. effective for an advance against
an enemy, and for these ends it has the
right to compel service or use from any.
thing animate or inanimate, which mill
tary necessity may demand. At the same
time they consider that necessity is the
only proper measure by which this power
can be exercised.
The number of contrabands is given az
1908, thus distributed At Fl. Monroe
COL at Camp Hamilton TAI at Camp
Butler and Newport News "A. Little in.
clina,ion is manifested by them to &c
North. Comparatively few contrabands
come to our camps. The Navy is deed
edly popular with them as therein they
are treated-as boys and receive ten dollar.
per month.
] The Commission point out various
abuses and suggest remedies. II furthe1
appears from the report that Gen Woo
| has issued on order TINT hereafter al
wages earned by them will be paid to tht
contrabands for their owa use and support
/ under the regulation as may be deemed
proper.
Representative Steele. Of New Jersey
one OF the members of Government Con
tract Investigating Committee returned
to day from Cairo, whittier he was &C
companied by a colleague Of the Committee
Mr. Washburne. Their business was tx
look into the quarter masters and othel
departments. The discoveries and sug
gestons OF this Committee have been tn,
means of saving large amounts OF none,
to the Government.
Petitions in favor Of a general uniform
bankrupt law are to be received unit
| further orders.
No boats or vessels will be allowed t,
visit Mount Vernon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27

The kilograms published this morning
announce that Nallandigham, the leading
alder and abettor oil treason in Congress,
has organized his forces and is preparing
for side fight in aid of the traitors.
The Mahoneyites of Iowa are ready to
fall into ranks with the Vallandigham-
tuden- hammers, to aid the British in their
effort to humble the flag Of our country
and trail il in the dust ut the feet ofJeff.
Davis, and submit to his terms
Vallandigham himself had narrow es-
cape with his life from the indignation of
the volunteers on the Potomac let the
Nallandiehammers beware the wrath OF
our patriot soldiery.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27
Erom Island Ne. 10.
Cairo, March rs.
Especial to the Tribune.]

Gunboat Couestoga has just arrived
There is no change in the position of af-
fairs at Island No. To-. The mortars a.
firing irregularly and very moderately
abou. once an hour. The rebels do not
reply No signs of evacuation Of the
Island. The enemy, SO fnr as can be dis
covered, are in full force. both on the
Island and on the main land River ri,
sing. Nothing of importance from the
Tennessee.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27
stock Market.
New York, March &c.

Stocks, dull, lower and heavy. Money,
unchanged Sterling exchange, quiet, Mt
A1l1@ll2. CAR /, 55s; C& 7, 45Ei
G & G, IS; Up. III G Scrip. 65l,
Pan, 1914 M s, 3D.; b, 30; Erie, 81
do preferred, COZ; Missouri Assessment
Scrip, 99A registered. AL b. 60; G.
C& G, ll3; U s 6s, 81; registered,
944; do Coupons, 94s; U s IS, n;
Coupons, So; Ohio 6's, Ssh; Tenn. 81 !;
Mo. 5l@; N s, guaranteed, 46a N G.
55s. Amer. Gold, l0l4; Canton, IA
c < \ " Ist, 46s;; Dc p, " Pacific
Mail, 974; N Y G Transit, 81; n Y G
S3. Sugar steady ], 600 hhds Cuba solo
at 64@7
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27
~ REAT REDUCTION In THE
PRICE or nRY Coope

The continued success Of inyncible armies, bott
by land and has given heavy blow and great dir
couraGement to Dry Goods SPECTATORS, and CO.
sequence, down GENES The price OF Goods
The Cheap Store No. kstes House, ID now sellin1
fast color Nader PRINTS ut 1917 cents per yard ard
all ether goods prnportionateiy low lot Of Nea
Spring Dress Goods viii DO offered 1211 cents ps(
yard in a few DAYS
IL Tcome soon and secure bargains
mar2a-d.w 4sa
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27
ne,n.cr.tic Meyeme MS.
Washington, March 25.

A paper has been circulated and sign
ed by nearly all the democratic members
Of Congress and by Senator Garlic, hav-
ing in, view the rallying Of the Democratic
party, and convention in this city at an
early day, to give direction to it's move
ments.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27
Banks beyond vincEestsr.

Winchester, March 25
Our column is now five miles beyond
Strasburg, still in pursuit of the flying
rebels.
All letters for officers and soldiers in
Gen Banks division should be directed
to Winchester till further notice.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27
Gen. summer In virginia.
Washington, March 25.
fSpec;a, to Herald

Gen. Sumner has issued an important
order prohibiting acts Of marauding. He
assures the people Of Virginia that their
only safety is the General Government
and that it will be his constant end eayor
to protect them in their persons and prop
erty to the extent of his power. The Gen.
eral has also determined to accept no res
ignations in his corps during the cam.
paign.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27
CUPERIOR ADVANTAGES FOF
~ THE STUDY or THE
FRENGHLANrU]HE,

Having been solicited to form Glass for the study
Of the French Language, have engaged the services
Of Monsieur CnastLLeN, Intelligent native PfenC-
man who speaks the pure Parisan and will assist II
Ing the correct pronunciation
Thia Cines IL intended for Ladiea and Gentlemen.
we'll ~ Boys and Misses, who may have some knowl.
edge of the rubin ents or English Grammar.
The Clasa will meet the Court House, in the room
occupied By Mr. Jamieson's Classical School, on
Thursday evening, March 27ih, ut z O'Clock. where
ali interested are invited to attend 3 "
j. D. PATRICK.
may96 DIT &s s
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27

pM- The Constitutional Convention of
Illinois has adjourned, after series Of
rascally trickeries, far outstripping the
famous Kansas Lecompton Constitutional
Convention, under the auspices of Candle
Box Calhoun, upon whose tactics his ILL.,
nois disciples have improved.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27

nE Private letters indicate that Gen
Grant marched in force for Memphis,
about five days ago from Savannah. The
distance, we understand, is about ninety
to one hundred miles. We may soon hear
that Memphis is ours, and the rebels trap
ped at Island No. 10.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27
FROM FORT MONROE.

Fort Monroe, March 25.
The boat from Old Point has arrived,
but no news has yet been obtained. The
steamer Louisiana, from Hatteras Inlet,
has arrived. but brings nothing later.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27

R~ Col. Moore's regiment was at Cal,
70 on the gid, and was on board steam
er ready to go somewhere cores
pendent thought up the Tennessee to Ala
bama.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27

HIVE are requested 10 announce the name ~ SAN.
HeEFEA5 as canii date for City Marshal nj tbs en-
suing election
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27
.DUENA VISTA FERRY.

The Travelling Public Is notified that the BugNA w
IA PERRY Ia again In operation with new rope ana
new enah and travellers pui OYER with despatch.
mar45-d n. b. PROuTY
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27
Washington, March %.
Especial to Times.l

Itappears that Secretary Stanton, late
On Monday night, concluded to forego his
purpose to order the arrest of the Editors
of certain New York and Boston papers
Advices received from Fortress Monroe
are quite conclusive that the Merrimac is
out of the dry dock, and prepared to run
out when she chooses. The Monitor is
on hand.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

r osT.
"A smaiI, heavy Brass Key on Third street The
hndcr viii be rewarded b. leaving il a. the Gate City
once mar27-dN
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27

nas- A daughter Of the King of Bavaria
died recently of typhoid fever.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27
Especial to World

The main body of the rebel army can
not be very far distant, as it is know that
scouting parties have been discovered,
within the past "a hours. but short dis
lance from Manassas Junction Appear
ances Indicate that the enemy are strong
ly fortified behind the line Of the Kappa
hammock.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27

Winchester, March Is.
II is currently reported tonight that
Gen. Banks has overtaken and destroyed
200 Of Jackson's wagons.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27
Washington. March 25.

Several State prisoners we're released
to-day on taking the oath Of allegiance.
McDowells corps was reviewed to-day
by Mcclellan.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Ed GAry CRY Please announce my nsme as a
candidate for reelection the once Of City Marshal
a, the coming Charter Election.
u. II ROCKEFELLER
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27

Baltimore, March IS.
Two hundred and thirty rebel prisoners,
captured at the battle of Winchester, ar
rived here. They are mostly Virginians.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27
s,or city Marshall.

fl + We are authorized To Annnnnce JAMES CELEs
candidate fur City Marshal.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27

Eps GATr CRY: Please announce the nam e OF "
A. ADAlR. AZ candidate for City Marshal ut III.
ensuing charter election
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27

PERSONAL - Hon. Willard P. Hall,
acting Governor Of this State, reached his
residence in this city night before last,
Gov. Gamble having returned to the
State and reassumed the duties Of his Of
fice.-St. Joseph journal, 22d.
EEir Robert Peel has been removed
from the Irish office His affair with the
O. Donoughue lost him caste.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27

Until you lay down your arms. You
might know that withou, asking the Lord.
Il Lou. Journal.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27

DD- How long, oh Lord, how long ?
Savannah Republican.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27
4 TTENTION
Tax Payer8!

By virtue OF Chapter 10 Of the Laws Of lows, pascal
fyai Txr OF Two mills the dollar, the vxlua ion
OF Resi- and Personal Property for d. 1851, and
10 intended 70 he part OF the Taxes Of said yssr.
SHtt now levied cad The 4boaka placed In my
ands for collection Those holding Tax Receipts for
d. 1861, requested 10 forward and psy thi$
additional Tax; and those mes hold receipts for
the taxes Of said year Invited caff xnu
The Federal Tax must be paid by the day of june
"A. d. 1862, r. Fl. ALLYN,
mArg7- d4w Collector.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27

No list Of the casualties of the battle o.
Winchsster has jet been received.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27
GEN. BANKS Pursuing tho Enemy
WASHINGTON. Mich o5

nbeoh, Hcn. -.
Gen. Shields has received a dispatch
from Maj. General Banks, dated miles
beyond Strasburg. The enemy are still
in retreat and our forces in hot pursuit
The loss of the rebels must have been en-
ormous. They have abandoned wagons
along the road filled with dead and dying.
The houses on the route are found crowd
ed with the wounded and dead. The
dwellings In the towns adjacent to the
battle field of Sunday are also found filed
with the wounded. The inhabitants aid
ed the rebels in carrying off their wounded
during the day and in burying them as
quick as dead Our artillery makes ter
rible havoc among the enemy in their
fight, and the rout bids fair to be one of
the most dreadful of the war
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-03-27

1900 muskets were taken, and many 9th
er valuable trophies. Our loss does MOI
exceed 100 killed and 500 wounded.
Also one four gun battery making At
guns, among which were some captured
at Bull Run. -Four color bearers of The
9th Ohio regiment were severally killed
when Capt. Whitecomb seized the colors
and was shot through the head.
A youthful rebel soldier received two
wounds in his breast, aud when he was
approached by one of our officers enquired
if the officer knew Gen. Banks. He re-
ceived an affirmative reply. He then said,
tell him | want to take the oath of allie.
glance, for | have three brothers in the
Federal service, / want them to know
that die true TO the Union.
The arm Of Gen. Shields is badly shat.
tered and owing to imperfect setting, i,
must be reset tomorrow.
Tonight all is quiet in the neighbor-
hood of Strasburg.
II is reported two sons 0f the late John
A. Washington were in Mondays fight
and that both were wounded aud one OF
them taken prison.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad have
taken charge of the Winchester and
Potomac Road I; persons can purchase
tickets Of the company.
Dcsails OF the Winchester hattie.
Winchester, Va, March %.
The details of last Sundays fight have
been received. There have been per-
formed more deeds of personal daring in
this than any battle in history. Capt
Schroeder, Aid and Inspector General OF
Gen. Shields division, while riding to
Crest Hill to the left of Stone Ledge, with
two orderlies, was confronted by five reb-
ell cavalry, who cmptied their revolvers,
killing the two orderlies. Capt. Sehroe-
Der charged them, running one Of them
through to the hilt Of his sword and re-
ceived ball through his cap. tut was
unframed.
Capt. Perkins, Chief of Gen. Banks
staff, was mainly instrumental in planning
the attack and performed deeds of skill
and valor.
The twelve rebel regiments engaged
were all Virginians, which were the LIST,
ed, 4th, 18th, Esd, AID and 80. and one
provisional and one Irish regiment. They
had Ashby's Cavalry, two eight-gun bat.
ferries and one six-gun battery.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-10-02

Changed Hands.-Mr, J. d. Rea, for
several years engaged in the Book Binding in
this city, gentleman of integrity and prompt
and obliging business habits, has purchased
the prosperous and popular Fruit and Period
ical Store recently SO well conducted by Mr..
Christian R. Heckler, at No. 70, Phillips
House Main street Knowing Mr.. Rea to be
the right kind Of man, honest, prompt and
courteous, we can cheerfully recommend him
to the old and new patrons of the house.
And now-what shall we say in farewell to
our, and the Public's, long-tried friend and
caterer, Chris. Heckler2 We have found him
to be 1.-THE Right Man in the Right Place. I"
The Public have endorsed him in the most
substantial ane gratifying manner He will
soon go in an active position in the army, and
we predict he will "6ll the bilr' to the salts
faction of the boys. We know the public will
join with US in wishing Hecker abundant
prosperity, safe campaign, and speedy re-
turn. 1858
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-10-02

The 93d-A letter just received here
from member of the 93d, at Louisville, says
that Regiment has been transferred from the
division of Gen. Nelson to McCooks divis.
ion, and the boys were greatly pleased. The
new address will be "4th Brigade, I'd Divis-
ion, (MeCOOkSp --latest telegraphic Adyices
make it almost certain that the Division has
started from Louisville for the interior Of the
State.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-10-02

The Draft The Journal rejoices in the
Draft 1t gloats over the sorrow which this
inexorable minister Of war has dragged into
many unfortunate family-circles and insti-
tutes jubilee upon the evidences Of their
priefl It makes not the least effort to con-
ceal the pleasure Il feels in touching the VIC
tins ION the raw" 1t has not the decency--
as It has not the discretion-to hold it's peace
in the face Of this great domestic affiicticn.
1t has not the sense to control its disposition
to insult, in their misfortune, those who may
have honestly differed from it about the poll
cy which has brought about the present ter
rible state of affairs J
Without stopping to discuss any political
questions involved in this war, we will say
that the Draft is military necessity The
number Of men deemed necessary by the
Government for the vigorous prosecution of
the war were not raised voluntarily and after
repeated warning, conscription has been re-
sorted to, and is being fairly conducted. AL
though abundant notice has been given, the
reality has fallen upon the conscripts as u
great calamity Each one hoped to escape,
and the indulgence Of such hope has only
served to render the blow more crushing. In
many cases the conscripts are poor men who
have large families, dependant on their daily
labor for support In o!her instances two or
three have been taken out of one family, and
they leave their homes unprotected and I'M
provided for. In most cases the conscripts
have not the means to employ substitutes,
and their sudden and involuntary withdrawal
from their homes seems to them like the ruin
Of their hopes in life, as it is the turning out
of those they hold most dear upon the charity
Of people already taxed with enough bur
dens The thing though fair is very sad to
all-Republican and Democratic; and the
fellow who can rejoice at the great sorrow we
have but family alluded to--which we who
are not Immediately under its dark shadow
but family realze-can have none of the
finer feelings of the soul, and are unfit to as
sociate with people of heart and culture,
The people will remember the creatures
vino wantonly insult them in their grief-aye
to their children's children