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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-10-18

How MRs. SwrssHELM WRITEs.-The
editor of the st. Paul Pioneer having
charged that an article in Mrs Swiss
helms paper was written by one Of her
male admirers, is brought to N the follow
ing style
"We will engage to send this adept in
tracing earmarks, the manuscript copy of
the article, with the affidavit of the COM
position who kept running after it, calling
copy as we wrote on the table beside the
unwashed breakfast dishes, in the inter-
val Of making dough, moulding it into
loaves. heating the oven, putting it in,
keeping up the fire. and watching and
turning the pans"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-10-18

Omaha, Oct. I6.
Hon. S. G. Daily, Republican, is re-
elected Delegate by an increased majority.
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In Regard 10 Keyenue
stamps.
OFFICE OF INTERNAL REVUE,
September IL, 1862

Revenue stamps may be ordered from
this oaice in quantities to suit the pur-
chasers. Orders should cover remittan-
ces of Treasury Notes, or an original GER
tificate ofa United States Assistant Treas
urer, or designated depositary, of de-
post made for the purchase of stamps.
The following commission, payable IN
stamps, will be allowed:
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: In sending orders for stamps it should
be remembered that every stamp expresses
upon its face its kind as well as its de-
nomination, and that each stamp must be
used for the purpose thus specified, and
for no other. For instance: check stamps
must be used for checks alone contract
stamps only on contracts, DC, 30. Rev
enue stamps wilt be ready for delivery on
the 22d inst. Every correspondent is re-
quested to give the State, as well as town
and county. of his residence
If not otherwise instructed, the stamps
will be transmitted by mail.
GEORGE s. boutwell,,
Commissioner
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cE What conscientious scamps tn,

~ What conscientious scamps the
rebels are We are humorously told that
they generally respected private prop
orty,' paying for whatever they got in
Confederate notes! They were too hon
est 10 steal, 50 they "took' what they
wanted and paid in counterfeit money!
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-10-18


PHYSICIANS CURING D1pTHERrA By THE
SUCTION OF THEIR MouTns. 1t is not
long since that one of the most promising
Of the younger members of the medical
profession sacrificed his life to the volun
tarily contracted contagion of diptheria,
in an attempt TO clear BY the suction OF
his own lips, the throat of an infant, dy-
ing strangled by the exudations of that
fearful disease. Notwithstanding prov
ed danger of this expedient. however, it
has not lacked and will never lack imita-
tors, for the sole reason that it is the
promptest and often the sole means of
saving life. We find an instance record
ed IN the Union Medicale for May, which
should not be limited in its circulation to
the medical press. The cxpedient, not
withstanding the operator well knew its
danger, was practiced, and with complete
success in rescuing the child, by DIR. Ed
mond Bessette, young surgeon of An
gouleme. What adds to the satisfaction
of the account, the child was not only
saved by his heroism, but DR.. Bessette
suffered no i'll effects. This is attributed
to his Immediately rinsing his mouth and
throat with strong brandy. The case is
reported, not BY the noble young operator
himself, but by his superior in the An
gouleme Hospital, DR.. Claude Gigon
i Medical Magazine.
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Headquarters, Army of Potomac,
October II, 7. M.

Yesterday morning, when Hancock ad-
vanced his division to Charleston, Gen.
Woodbury's division crossed the Potomac
at Shepardstowh ford, taking the road
leading to Wick6eld, small village be-
tween Charlestown and Bunker Hill.
Gen. Woodbury. crossed last night be-
tween Leestown and kerrneysville, about
miles from Smith6efd. His troops met
with but slight resistance during the day
from enemy's mounted pickets.
This morning he advanced his cavalry
towards Smith6eld, miles from Bunker
Hill, when he met the cavalry Of Han
cocks division VI @
Before rcaching this point the enemy
was said to be in large force, the recon
noissanee here ended. its object being to
ascertain where the main BODY of the
rebel army was.
There is no doubt that the rebel Gem
erals intended to give battle at or near
their present location.
The indications arc that they will not
have 10 wait long before they again meet
the cavalry of the Potomac.
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OyfIcE Aero Asst Cor xissA Az OF unslsrEncE,
KEoKuK, Iowa Sept. l4th, l662.

&
Sealed proposals. will be received 1T this Once until
O'Clock r. n "Wednesday, Oct. cad 1869, for furnish
Ing the following Commissary Supplies, by contract,
~ be delivered ut such places in the OF Oskaoo
ga, Iowa and In such quantity may be designated
BY the undersigned, to VIII, all the raons be con-
snIned W United States troops at 0skaoosa, Iowa, TO
consist OF the flowing articles viz:
Pork or Eacon, p Homfny, n
Fresh Beef, h Green Coffee, y n
Soft Bread, v b Roasted do h
Flour "a ID Ground do y d
Hard Bread, 4 Tea.
Corn Neal, Pm Sugar, y d
kice, Vinegar, v gal
Beans, quart Star Cannles, y 4
Salt q quart. SOAP.
AoiAsses, y gal Pototoes, q D
No bids will be received except furnishing the
ticles mentioned The bids will state the price
at which each article Of the best quality will be
nished Each bid have printed copy OF this adj
vertisemsnt pasted at Its head.
The undersigned Reserves the right to reject any
all bids if the same be deemed unreasonable, Propo
Gals to be endorsed proposals for Furnishing Army
Rations" The contractto be let to the lowest ru-
sponsible bidder with approved security.
The bids will be opened at this office, nj 10 o'clock A.
Oct 23d 1862 and bidders have the privilege TO be
present at the opening.
Further information respecting the above, can be
had ri this ONCE each day between ii O'Clock A. NJ.
and IL O'Clock ~ C. j. BALL,
LIST Lieut.. 18th Inf. A.. A. g. S. U. s A.
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New York, Oct. II

Underwriters have advanced war risk
for vessels sailing in the track Of the Al
ALBANIA to FIVE per cent.
Steam frigate Ticonderoga was launch
ed yesterday p. m.
The Convention of r. r. men yester-
day adopted the following time table to
take effect Nov. 18th
Through trains leave New FORK for the
West at g. m, arrive at New York at
s. 80 .. m. and lie m. leave Cincinnati
for the East $50 a. m, and 1880 p. m.
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B YAT ELE CRAP n.


New York, Oct. ~.
Steamer Potomac from New New Or.
leans arrived out.a
Our gunboats had captured 1900 head
of cattle; near Donaldson, and were con.
veying transports with them down the
river, when the rebel battery opened on
them. The gunboats drove the rebels
away, but not until lst Lieut.. Swassey,
was killed, and several wounded.
The Potomac brought 1926. 900 specie
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New York, Oct. IT.

NEW IOFky Oct. H.
The French steam frigate Massena, new
at this port, brings adyices from Mexico
TO the 9th ult.
Gen. Forey arrived at Vera Cruz on
the ED. 1t is understood in addition to
the military command the General is en-
trusted with diplomatic command superb
or to Selgony, who, suspected with being
too much mixed in Mexican politics. No
fighting had taken place with the exeep-
tlon Of few guerrilla skirmishes.
A resistance having been made to the
enrolment for the draft, almond the Irish
residents Of Luzerne Co., Penn, it was
necessary on Wednesday to call out mil
itary force in the town of Blakely. and
fire upon the insurgents Four or Eve
were killed, and forcible opposition put
down.
Gen. Michael Corcoran has a card this
morning declining to be candidate for
Congress. Gen. Corcoran will accept no
Office till the rebellion is put down.
There was yesterday, in Brooklyn, a
narrow escape from a terrible caiarlity.--
School House Moro. South 4h street,
took ire from the heating apparatus
Great confusion prevailed. The children
made simultaneous and frantic attempt
10 escape from the apartment. Numbers
rushed TO the windows for the purpose of
jumping, which one or two actually did.
The teachers directed their efforts to get
ting the children out, and succeeded
Nearly all escaped unlrnred, but in the
| desperate attempt to get out number
were trampled on and crushed, and more
or less hurt. One boy, it is feared, will
not recover. The fire was soon extinguish-
ed by the police and fremen, who also rem
dered active service IL removing the chill
dren. So 60
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Ohio election returns from 81 counties
give Democratic majority of 1880 a
gain of over $4,000.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-10-18
A Negro Offering n Reward for his
Master.

KENTUCKY Army Cor. Cincinnati Times
The darkies of secession masters still
continue to flock into camp. There is. IN
camp here regular witty darby, who
formerly belonged to Mr.. Duncan. now
in the rebel army This negro can read
and write, in fact is very well educated
man. Yesterday some Kcntuckians who
lost several slaves, had posted up around
the encampment "One hundred dollars
reward. Run away from the subscriber,
my Bob &c. v 81
Jim Duncan-as the boys call him
soon after Issued the following and placed
it beside the other "advy ~
$50 CENTS REWARD.
tran away from dis chile, an left him
all alone to take care of hisself, after |
done worked twenty-six years faithfully
for him,
''MY MAssA, BILL DUNCAN
"Massa Bill is supposed to, have done
gone off with the seceshers, for to hunt
for his rights. and speck he done got
lost. Any person 'turnin' him to me, SO
dat he can take care Of meas he alters
said Nigga couldn't take care Of hisself
will be much obliged to dis chile
an. B.-Persons huntn' for him please
look in all de 'ast diches, as often hecr-
ed him talk about goin into the dichin'
business
Spectfully submitted. JIM"
The poster created a great deal of mer-
riment in camp, while the Kentucky resi-
dents who cauie across it thought Jim a
mighty SASSY Niger"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-02-21
RUMORED SURRENDER OF
SAVANNAHl!

FORTRESS MONROE, Feb. live UNDER
stand that the Norfolk Day Book of this
morning makes no mention OF the surrender
of Fort Donelson, but represents that the
contest is still going on.
Nothing additional has been received
from Savannah.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 18.-It is rumored by
passengers on board the Old Point boats
of the surrender of Savannah without firing
gun.
Our dispatch from Fortress Monroe
makes no mention of it. The story is
therefore given as mere rum0r.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-02-21
MARKETS.

NEW YORK, Feb. Is.
FLOUR market dull,I unchanged. Sales
$500 barrels.
WHEAT market dull, nominally UNCHANGED.
MILWAUKEE, Feb. Is.
FLOUR. No transactions.
WHEAT steady. Sales 700 bushels No. l in
store at Sic; 750 bushels No. do at 7Sc {;
100 bushels Nos. and delivered 77@sOc !;
24O0 do at 7s@slc 1000 bushels milling deliv.
cred, &c,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-02-21
The Upper Potomac.

GEN. LANDER HAS CLEARED HIS DE.
PARTMENT OF THE ENEMY.
CUMBERLAND, Nd, Feb. 15.-General
Lander made q forward march on Thurs.
day night, surprising and breaking up a
rebel camp at Blooming Gap, killing ID,
capturing II commissioned officers and As
privates, and loosing but 2 men and 6
horses. Lander led the attack in person at
the head of the cavalry. This opens the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to Hancock
again. General Lander having cleared his
department of the enemy, renews his re-
quest to be relieved of bis command on &C
count of ill health. A portion of Lander 8
command, under Col. Dunnipg, has occu-
pied Moorfeld and captured 225 beet cat-
tie
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News from WashingtOn.
THANKS OF THE PRESIDENT TO THE AR
MY AND NAVY.

IdANAS OC LIE PRESIDENT III IdE All
MY AND NAVY.
The President, commander and chief OIL
the army and navy, returns thanks to Brig
adler General Burnside and flag officer
Foote and the land and naval forces under
their respective commands, for their gallant
achievements in the capture of Fort Henry
and Roanoke Island.
While it will be no ordinary pleasure for
him to acknowledge and reward in becom>
ing manner the valor of the living, be also
recognizes his duty to pay honor to the
gallant dead.
The charge at Roanoke Island, like the
bayonet charge at Mill Spring, proves that
the close grapple and sharp steel of loyal
and patriotic soldiers must always put re-
bells and traitors to flight.
The achievements OF the navy show that
the flag of the Union once borne in proud
glory around the world by naval heroes,
will soon again float over every rebel city
and stronghold, and that it shall ever be
hOnored and respected as the emblem Of
liberty and union in every land and upon
every sea.
OANSA VI sAO L AS0AuSAus
ISigned.l EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of War.
GIDEON WELLEs, Sec'y OF Navy.
MR.. FAULKNER OF VIRGINIA THINKS
THE REBELLION A FAILURE.
1t is reported tonight, upon the authority
of telegram from General Banks, that
Mr.. Faulkner has, within a day or two
made speech at Martinsburg, in which he
expressed the opinion that the rebellion was
a failure, and advised his hearers to make
the best terms possible for themselves with
the United States. a..
SICKNESS IN THE PRESIDENTS FAMILY
The usual Tuesday reception did moi
take place tonight at the Executive man.
sion, owing to the continued sickness of the
Presidents children, one of whom is ex-
tremely ILL.,
THE DONELSON FLAG.
The Navy Department has received the
flag which most prominently waved over
Fort D0nelson.
The Navy Department has no other des-
patches from Savannah than those re ceived
through the press yesterday.
MASSACHUSETTS, AND MAINE SOLDIERS
VOLUNTEER TO MAN THE MORTAR
BOATS.
Six Companies of sailors, volunteers for
the Massachusetts and Maine regiments
have started for Cairo to man the eight
iron clad gunboats which have been waits
ing for them more than two weeks. Every
seafaring man in the regiments from whom
these were detailed was anxious to be one oil
them.
GENERAL SEDGWICK IN COMMAND OF
STONES DIVISION.
Gen. Sedgwick, Brigadier in Heintzle"
mans Division, has been assigned to the
command of Gen. Stones Division.
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The War i'm New Mexico.
ADVANCE AND RETREAT OF TEXANS

ADVANCE AND RETREAT OF TEXANS.
KANSAS CRY, Feb. II The Santa Fe
with dates to January 3lst, has arrived.
Gen. Sibley's command of 5000 Texans
and eight field pieces, two being 32.poun
ders advanced as far as Santa Borbada, but
for some unaccountable reason had retired
in the direction of Ell PasO.
Col. Comfy with 1900 regulars and 1000
Mexican volunteers is after him. Gen.
Hovey, staff and column left Santa Fe on
the LIST for the scene OF war.
The plaza had been well guarded to pres
vent its destruction. Several copies of Sib-
leys proclamations have been seized by the
authorities.
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We are receiving the largest and best selected
stock of FRENCH BURR MILL STONES and utch
Anker Boiling Cloths brought to the Western
country. We are also prepared to furnish, of
manufacture, Portable Grist Mills. Water Wheels,
Shafting, Hosting Screws Lighter Screws, Damsons,
MIL Picks, Proof Stalls and Mill Gearing of all de-
Busters. CASTINGS made to ORDER and REPAIR
ING done with despatch. Estimates furnished, and
Pattern Books sent ON application.
sep20-w6m EDWARD P. ALLIS p co.
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RECEPTION OF COL. CORCORAN.

New York, Feb. 18-The Board of
Aldermen authorized the Committee on
Military Affairs to take steps for extending
formal reception of COL Corcoran and
bis fellow prisoners on their arrival in this
city.
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Weekly Pioneer & Democrat.
NOW Is THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE
Important Events at Hand.

Everything indicates that within the
next three months the bloOdiest battles on
record will be fought, and the fate of the
Union determined. Every citizeu is desir-
GUS of getting the latest news and fullest
details of all the important events now
transporting.
The PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT is unani.
mously acknowledged as the best Newspaper
in the State, and no pains or expense will
be spared to sustain its well earned reputa.
tion.
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ton 40 of the bill, which provides that the
Secretary of State shall be ex-oficio Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction,
Which was opposed by Mr.. BURT, and
while he was addressing the House,
Mr.. TEACHER, of Goodhue county,
came into the House, and announced that
Fort Donelson had been taken, whereupon three
times three cheers were given, and in much
confusion the House adjourned.
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BALTIMORE, Feb. l6th.-A letter from
the Captain of the ship McGauly, states
that be was boarded by the pirate Sumter
but released on learning that she sailed
from Baltimore.
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SENATE.
MONDAY, Feb. II, 1856
BILLS PASSED.

BILLS PASSED.
House bill to define the boundary line of
New Canada and Mclean Townships.
Senate bill to prescribe the duties of the
Supreme Court in certain cases.
10 change the name of Dobson Township
in Faribault County to that of Gilmore.
LA CRESCENT FERRY CHARTER.
Mr.. SWIFT, from the Committee on the
Judiciary, reported the bill amending the
charter of the La Crescent Ferry, without
any recommendation, when, on motion, the
bill was referred to committee of five, con-
sisting of Messrs. Miller, See, Sergeant,
Clark and Weber.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
The School Bill, providing for general
system of Common Schools, the officers
thereof. and their respective duties and
mowers. was considered in Committee, and
reported back with recommendation that it
pass. -,
Protection of Married Women in the Pos
session of their Property" was taken up,
and after discussion, the bill was moved to
be indefinitely postponed.
The Bill to establish State Land Office,
and for other purposes, was taken up.
Mr.. RICHARDSON moved to strike out
the enacting clause, which was lost.
Mr.. CARVER moved to amend the second
section, that the Auditor of the State should
be ex-officio Commissioner of the Land Of
fee, which was lost.
The Committee rose before any further
action was had on the bill.
THE SCHOOL BILL.
The report of the Committee of the
Whole coming up for adoption,
Mr.. CARVER moved to strike out Sec
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DIED.

On Thursday, the 18th inst, at the residence of Mrs
Corbett, of inflammation of the brain, LEWIS G. FOW-
LER, formerly residen Mt of Guilford, Connecticut
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NEW YORK, Feb. I9.-The Kangaroo has
arrived with dates to the 9th.
The Nashville was last seen on the Bird,
outside the Needles, standing down the
Channel.
There is DO confirmation of the report
that another Federal vessel, supposed to be
the Brooklyn, was cruising off the Isle OF
Wight.
There were rumors of a three-masted
paddle steamer, supposed to be privateer,
off Cape Clear.
AT the annual meeting Of the Liverpool
Chamber of Commerce, the blocking up of
Charleston harbor was strongly denounced,
and the efficiency of the blockade questioned
but continued nou-iuteryention was ap-
proved.
A letter was received from Golden, show
ing the paramount Importance of settling
belligeFent rights, and the necessity of Eng
land agreeing to the American doctrine
relative TO private property at sea.
Bright in a speech. at Birmingham denied
that the American blockade was ineffective,
and ridicnIed that America was in position
to be trampled on. He pointed out the
dangers of interference and strongly urged
neutrality.
It is stated that Minister Adams does not
conceal his indignation at Earl RussePs late
letter to the Admiralty relative to the use
use of British ports. There are also con-
siderable differences in political circles as
to the policy and propriety of the act.
1t is asserted that the allies are determined
that their army shall march on the Capital
Of Mexico next month, and the report is re-
vived and gains strength that the Arch
duke Macmillan will be rendered the
throne of Mexico.
1t is asserted that the French Government
is determined to reverse and modify the
navig alton laws.
There are popular demonstrations in
Parma and Florence against the Pope's
temporal power in favor of Victor Emanu-
al
The Federal gunboat Tuscaroraleft Cowes
Thursday, and sailed westward.
LONDON, Feb. 6.-The Spanish Ministry
deny that any arrangements have been
made for Mexico, and dec'are that the Next
cans will be free to chose their own Gov
ernment.
The Paris Moniteur says all the allies
must complete their work by giving Next
CO, in accordance with the wishes of the
Mexicsn nation, a strong, durable Govern
ment
PARIS, Feb. Ga committee has been
appointed Oy the Mlnlster Oh rorelgh Al
fairs for the regulation of the indemnity due
| from Mexico to France.
MADRID, Feb. 6.-Correspondepts say
| that the Sumter was ssiIl lying at Saint
Roche with not funds enough to pay ex-
| psnses she has incurred.
The U. S. Consul has given banquet al
Cadi5 to the former prisoners of the sum-
ter.
LONDON, FEB. 6.-Consols closed at 924@
92f. American securities quiet and steady
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SPECIAL TO CHICAGO srIMRs.

CAIRO, February 18.-Col. Buford and q
small force went down the river on re-
connoisance to-day. When within four
miles of Columbus heavy cannonading was
heard, not, however, with any regularity.
On running across the river where he could
obtain a view of the place, he discovered a
heavy cloud of smoke covering a large
space. Col Buford believes the solution of
the affair to be that the rebels are dis
mounting their guns and blowing up their
magazines, preparatory to eVacuating the
place.
A large number OF rebel prisoners were
brought down yesterday. They belonged
on the Cumberland river, and as they pass
ed their homes looked wishfully for some
face of recognition, under the impression
they would be paroled. When they found
they were to be sent north, they were ready
to take any oath. Two-thirds manifest a
desire to return to their allegiance Some
acknowledge they had been humbugged
into their present unfortunate position
Six thousand prisoners have already arrived
here. Others will be brought down as 5000
as transportation can be provided.
1t is currently reported that Gov. Harri'
of Tennessee, has ordered all Tennesseans
to lay down their arms.