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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11
STANTON TO HALLECK.

ST. Louis, Feb 10.
The following telegram has been re-
ceived at headquarters
Washington, Feb. 8.
To MAJ. GEN. HALLEcK -
Your energy and ability receives the
strongest commentator Of this depart
ment. You have my perfect confidence
and You may rely upon my utmost support
in your undertakings. The pressure of
my engagements has prevented me from
writing but l will do SO fully in day or
two.
[Signed] EDWIN M. Stanton,
Secretary of War.
Also the following to Maj Gen. Hal
leck: Thank Gen. Grant, Flag Officer
Foote and their commands for me.
[Signedl GEO. b. MCCLELLAN,
Commander. in. Chief.
Dispatches dated the 9th, received BY
Gen. Halleck, state that Gen. Curtis is
south of Lebanon and had taken twenty
nine prisoners, including two Captains
and one Qnartermaster. Also quantity
of -four.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11
BURNSIDE ATTACKS ROANOKE
:. ISLAND.
Reports from the south.
Fort Monroe Feb. 8.

fOFG monroe IeD. Q.
A lady, who came by flag Of truce to-
day, said Gen. Huger informed her he
had received dispatch from Roanoke
Island that the Federal forces had been
twice repulsed from there. The attack
commenced yesterday a, m, and the fight
was stiFsoing on when latest news was
received
The New Orleans correspondent of the
Charleston Courier gives an account of
the burning Of the rebel steamer Calhoun.
Norfolk, Feb. Sth.-A messenger ar
rived to-day from Roanoke Island, and
reports four Federal steamers of the
Island Last night large number OF
vessels we're twelve miles below the
Island. An attack was expected. Gen
Wise is in better health.
A dispatch from GAINESVILLE states that
Fort Henry has fallen into the hands oil
the enemy, our forces retreating TO Fort
Donelson. The Federal gunboats are at
Danville, Tennessee. and the bridge Mt
that point has been destroyed by the
Yankees. Twenty thousand Federals
formed the attacking column.
Memphis, Feb. Fort Henry was
captured by the Federals yesterday after
two hours fighting.
New Orleans, Feb. -Four hundred
and ninety-two prisoners left yesterday to
be exchanged.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11

The Federal armies are now making ,
forward movement in several directions
and if General Mud does not beat them
we may look for stirring times Gen
Curtis is pressing forward against Price
Gen. Thomas has started for Knoxville
Gen. Grant will go on shortly. following
up the gaHbeats, which have started fol
Florence, Alabama Gen. Burnside il
fighting at Roanoke Island, and will doubt
less make an important Judgment in North
Carolina. Com. Dupont is probably en-.
gagged on an important expedition, and
possibly we may hear from Gen. Rose
Grams soon. Thus, whether the army oil
the Potomac moves or not, we are likely
to have stirring events about these DAYS
The signs are hopeful, and people begin
to feel encouraged once more. The ar
rest of Gen. Stone increases the feeling Of
satisfaction, and is hailed with extraordi.
nary appreciation, as an evidence that the
Administration is beginning to be in
earnest.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11
FROM WASHINGTON.
Special to Chicago Tribune

Washington, Feb. Z.
At Secretary Chase's party last night,
the Hutchinsons gave Whittier's song all
through. 1t is noticeable fact that sew
eral Generals were present, who had been
forbidden by Mcclellan to let these vocal
alists sing within their lines.
Private letters from France, averring
that Napoleon would recognize the South
and break the blockade, some fixing Jan
uary 9th as the day, startled Senators to-
day. One from Thurlow Weed expresses
apprehension that Napoleon will announce
that policy in addressing the Chambers
on the 25th. These letters fastened the
passage of the gunboat bill, but the French
minister says nothing of the kind is known
10 him, as he had received no official in
timatien whatever.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11
BY EIEGRApH.
Burnside Fighting I!
REBEL GuNRoATs SUNK /,


Fort Monroe, Feb @.
A flag of truce brought the news that
the engagement at Roanoke Island still
continued at the date of the last dispatch.
At dark last night the fight was still 90.
ing on. The feder.,ls had sunk one or
TIVE rebel gunbeats SEINE late news had
been received at Norfolk but it was not
communicated. Southern papers receiy-
ed are Of no later date than yesterday.
The New Orleans Bulletin of the 2Sth
Of Jan, says that the reported burning
of the steamer Calhoun was Incorrect
when she was abandoned her Captain set
her on fire, but il appears the Yankees
shortly after boarded her, extinguished
the fire and took possession Of the boat
and cargo, which consisted of 5, 900 pounds
of powder, 10000 pounds saltpetre and
quantity Of block tin, DC.
Speaking Of the capture of Fort Henry
the Richmond Dispatch says, though it is
much to be regretted by the South it was
a foregone conclusion whenever the enc
my should think proper to bring a large
force Of men and artillery to bear upon it.,
1t was a structure thrown up since the
beginning of the war and was never ex-
pected to resist heavy bonlbardment or
assault from a large force. II also saws
that the destruction of the bridge which
crossed the Tennessee river, though pro-
ductive of some Inconvenience, is net a
matter OF any great detriment to our in
terest. The load without the fridge will
still be available for strengthening our
lines--through connection, except for
mere convenience, being matter of in
ferior importance.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11
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| Washington, Feb. 9.
Senator Morril has prepared bill for
the immediate emancipation Of all slaves
in the District Of Columbia, and provid.
ing tor n compensation net to exceed $500
head to loyal owners. 1t has not yet
been acted upon in Committee. There are
about B 200 slaves in the District.
The clergyman who has persistently
omitted the prayer for the President from
the service read in his church at Aloxan-
dira, has been arrested.
To correct misrepresentation about the
interest paying clause in the legal tender
bill, Mr.. Rice of Massachusetts desired
an amendment that the certificates of de-
post might be funded in five years seven
per cent. bonds, with semi-annual inter
est, payable in coin Mr.. Stevens con-
sented to the funding, but objected to the
words in coin. Mr.. Spaulding with his
own pen struck out the words from the
amendment. A fair copy was made, but
''in coin was reinstated by the copyist
whoever he was The amendment was
presented and adopted, the friends of the
bill being unaware that the words s'in
COIN were in it. The incongruity and
want of principle in paying interest in
specie of the seven per cent. bonds and
in paper Of the six per cent. bonds, and
the hostility Of the friends Of the bill to
any specie clause whatever as certain to
deprecate the Treasury notes, and send
the government into the street every six
months to buy thirty five millions of gold,
made reconsideration inevitable. The
whole thing was an accident. =
Times Correspondence.
The rebel government has sent word to
Fish and Bishop Ames that they would
not be admitted into the Confederate
States to discharge any mission what
ever.
Worlds Dispatch
The published facts that Gen. Stone
has been removed from the command of
a division on the Upper Potomac are cor
roborated. 1t is not known who has sue
cecded him.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11
Tho Expedition Against Price.
PRICE DETERMINED 10 FIGHT

Rolla, No., Feb. s.
The news from the west indicates that
the preparations for move against the
enemy are nearly completed. The forces
for this movement are nearly all coneen-
trated, whence it is contemplated to
move against their adversaries, and in a
few days the whole command will prob
ably be on the march westward. Gen.
Sigel's and Asboth's divisions have reach
ed Lebanon and Major Wright's battalion
Of cavalry has moved thirteen miles west
Of that point. Gen, Davis brigade was
reported to be crossing the Usage river
on Wednesday, and portion of it was
expected to arrive at Lebanon on Thurs
day. Two of Majer Wright's scouts re-
port that Price made speech to his troops
telling them they we're surrounded. That
they must either fight or surrender and
that MI decided 10 fight. Price is said 10
have been largely reinforced from Ar
kansas, and to have collected large sup
plies Of provisions on the road leading
from Springfield to Fayetteville. Capt.
Wood had arrived at .Waynesville with
n prisoners, including five captains la
ken between Lebanon and Springfield.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11
ACTION DEMANDED.

Now YORK, Feb. To.
Testers received by last mail from Eng.
land BY Senators in Washington from
Mesa. bright and Golden, the Duke Of
Argyle and other members of the liberal
party. state that unless something is done
to demonstrate the ability Of the govern
ment to put down the rebellion and con-
vince the anti-slaverJ party in England
that We are in earnest about emancipation,
the sympathy Of the liberal element viii
be lost and the Southern Confederacy re-
cognissd.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11
NEW YORK MARKET.
New York. Feb 10

Flour~-Sales at SIS 65@5 10 for Super
State; SIS 90@6 90 Extra State; IS 65M
5 10 Super Western; SIS o0@6 90 Com
mon to Medium Elk. Western; sc 00(a6
05 Shipping Brands Elk. r. II. O.
Market dull and nominally un
changed; sales at 81 80 Canada Club; ST
80 Winter Red. Jersey Choice.
Corn Market dull; sales at G5c Mixed
Western.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11
From 81. Louis.

ST. Louis, Feb. 8.
The correspondent of the Republican
says the property captured at Fort Henry
is valued at upwards of 100000.
Nine hundred prisoners of war were
transferred from here to Alton to-day
where quarters have been prepared in the
old penitentiary.
Fifteen hundred cavalry and battery
Of light artillery left here yesterday for
Fort Henry. A regiment of cavalry also
left for Rolla.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11

Louisville, Feb. 5.
Colonel Garfield Is at Paintsville, with
sufficient force to preserve order.
The Virginia and South Carolina regi-
ments under Marshall, have gone back to
Virginia, and Marshall and the rest Of his
forces went to Pound Gap, where he dis
banded them.
The whereabouts Of Marshall is un-
known. A rumor prevails that a party
Of rebel cavalry, supposed to be Of Nor
gan's force, were surprised last night be-
tween Lebanon and Green rivers, and 48
Of them killed No Federal loss. Latsr
rumor says that Morgan has been cap.
tnred.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11

Cincinnati. Feb. @.

Cincinnati, Feb. 9.
A special Indianapolis dispatch to the
Commercial says Gen. Thomas division
is said to have made forward movement,
and will invade East Tennessee at three
different points simultaneously Gen.
Carter goes through Cumberland Gap,
6ch9pf BY the central route, and Gen.
Thomas, with Munson's and McCook q
brigades. will cress at Mill Spring. They
will advance Immediately on Knoxville,
where they will take possession of the
railroad, cutting of supplies and commu-
nication with the rebel government.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11

~We learn from the Des MONIES
Register that the Secretary of War has
appointed Senator NJ. L. Mcpherson, Of
this State, Comrnissary Of Subsistence on
the staff Of Brigadier General Mexican.
He will enter upon his new duties upon
the adjournment of the Legislature
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11
SECOND IOWA INFANTRY.

The Second Iowa Regiment, in ST. Lou.
is, received orders on the 7th to prepare
rations for trip to Fort Henry. The or.
der was read on dress parade and was re-
celved with the widest plaudits.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11

The following letter gives spirited
outline of the operations of Major Cald-
wells command, and will be interesting
to our readers
FULTON, GALLOWAY Co., Mol
january Is, 1861,
DEAR BROTHER: Ever since we left
Benton barracks, we have been almost
necessarily on fhe go, and suppose a
history of our doings would be somew IA,
interesting to all of you. We went to
jefferson City on the Pacific Railroad,
and after staying there one night we pro-
ceeied up the river in three boats in
company with the 18th Iowa Regiment.
We landed at little town called Proyi-
dence on the north side of the river in
Boone comfy. was one of scouting
party that started Immediately after land
lug, and proceeded to Columbia, the
county seat. We took several prisoners
Que oil whom was lieutenant. We ar.
rived at Columbia at noon and found l50
troops Of the Missouri 22d Regimen,
CHARTERED there. They were glad to sec
US and gave Us good dinner. After
dinIer we started back to the river, bu,
about three miles from town met Tho
whole column both infantry and cavalry
We Informed them that there was nc
game to be caught in that part Of the
country. Chargrined at the poor pros
peet for fight, We all returned to the
boats. having first fed our horses at thu
expense OF the secesh around us. Thi.
was on Sunday, the 18th December. i
beautiful day, warm as summer, though
IN the middle of December.
"We then steamed up the river to Boon
vile where We found many of our friend.
from Birmingham. belonging to the 5tf
Regiment. We then crossed the rive,
and started on march into Howard Co
The infantry remained at the river. The
nrss night we camped in Fayette, thu
county seat, and the most beautiful towr
ever saw. The people here have u won
derful dread of Iowa troops. For exam
pie. A citizen inquired of soldier wher.
we were from, and on being told from
Iowa, he exclaimed, ooh, God, them.
the bloody boys" A negro also inquired
OF our lieutenant where We came from
lie answered "from Iowa" The negro
opened his eyes with mingled fsar and
establishment and exclaimed, "Great God
Almighty" whats the matter" ask
ed the lieutenant. "Why," says he
"dey say dat dey would RAIDER fight ii
blood up to their knees than eat.
The next day, Tuesday, the 18th, vi
started for Glasgow This will Away.
be memorable day for the second ba,
t4.isl u iLe "a Iowa Cavalry. wae4
within three miles of Glasgow the Majol
was Informed BY negro that some pow
der was secreted in ay-stack on . Mr.
Jaekson's farm, colonel in Prices arm,
and relative Of Governor JACKSON
We found liz kegs Of powder, in the hay
stacks, as represented. We ate dime,
and fed our horses beautifully at Col
Jackson's expense. We then proceeded
on 70 Glasgow. but feeling unsafe in thai
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11
Crestline, O., Feb. s.

Crestline, O., Feb. y.
Last evening, about s O'Clock, as Mrs.
Graham, wife of an engineer of the r,
Fl. w. e c. II. R., was filling coal oil
lamp, the oil caught fire, communicating
to Mrs. Graham clothes and burning her
and two Of her children to death.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11
nr. CuEEvEn,s SERMON.

Washington, Feb. D.
DIR, Cheever preached another sermon
this =. m. in the Hall Of the House OF
Representatives, in favor OF emancipation
as a war measure.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11
Louisville, Feb. s

Louisville, FEB. ..
Forty-six prisoners, captured at the
Mill Spring BATH were brought here to-
night, including cut. Col. M. b. Carter
of the goth Tennessee and three Leuten-
ants of sther rebel regiments
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11
TINTED STATES MARSHAL'S
~ - "A Il Il.


UNITED STATES GF MEHllA,l
DISTRICT OF IOWA.
By virtue OF execute 10 me directed, Issued by
the Clerk OF the District CGuri OF the United States for
the Southern Diyisonof the State Of Iowa. wherein
Hugh Hart is plaintiff and Thomas Martin Is defend
ant, have levied upon and viii sell 10 the hishest
bidder public auetioH 81 the door OF The Gisrk'a
Once Of the District Court Of the United States for
The District of fuwH, ut ok IN said Distet. the
10th day OF February A. d. 1s2 between the hours OF
O'clock and o'clock y. Of said day. the fol-
lowing property. situated Ia Lee County, Lot
nnh1r L. It. Enck number LIE u the City Of kcnk ak,
and All The 1an TIE paHk mad Of fke northwest
quarter Of section 8, nshp sc NORTH OF range "a
Lee County, Iowa.
Taken and levied upoB thu property or Thomas
Martin to ss,isfv taId vF,t 81 execution.
January 9Th. 1862
VI. M, HBItR, ". r.. Marshal.
jan1dtd by n. FUTON. DEPUTY.
10 consequence of The absenoe of the Marshal OF
the United States District OF Iowa the sale Of real
tate in Tho above Ia ppxtnns6 until the sh.h day
OF this month by agreement II the parties.
HUGH HART.
By RANKIN & MILLER,
Ills Attorneys.
THos. MARTIN
Feb. 10 feg9-febli-d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11
INDIA RUBBER BUTTONS.

We have made rrapeemeBts with the Novelty Rub.
Der Company OF New York TO supply this trade and
the w est generally, with Rubber Buttons. samples
can be seen at 81 Main street keokuk. All orders
promptly filed liberal discount to ths trade.
febii. dam j. A. WILLIAMSON d SON. !
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11
THE GATE CITY
X f @ X u X:
TUESDAY, FERRU ART IL.

The WEEKLY GATE CITY 10 pub.
itshed every "Wednesday at this OMce, IL
one Of the oldest papers In Iowa, and
has very widely extended etrculatton
throughout the Des NJ cline vs. Hey. North
Maas0Nri, and western II1inois.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11

OURS. FURS {! FURSi!.
The highest prices paid III Cssh at 81 Mails street,
keoxuk. by j. A. WILLIAMSON q SON.
fehi1-d2m
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11
Major Calasve chs Command.

The following letter gives a spirited
outline of the operations of Major Cald
wells command, and will be interesting
to our readers
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11

PRUSSIA A rupture was anticipated
between the Prussian government and the
Archbishop of Posen, who, in letter to
the minister Of public worship, defends
the national attitude assumed By his coun-
trymcn.
London Money Market. Funds were
dull on the Gath, and consols fell |. 16@
l-6. There was slight increase in the
demand for discount, but the general rate
continued 25@24.
Liverpool readstuffs-Market dull,
with slight decline. The usual author
tiles report Flour dull and Cd lower at
29sn32s Wheat fiat and declined I'd
per cwt; Corn heavy and declined 6d@ls
per quarter; Provision market generally
quiet; various circulars report Beef quiet
and declined 5s; Pork downward, with a
decline Of IS: Lard nominal at 46sf049s.
Sugar firm, Rice steady; Tea firm; Tai
low Ais.
American Securities. Erie 29M29a
discount; N Y C714; G 44n43 dis
count. The above sales are the latest. -
There was more disposition to realize
without any increase of investors pur-
chase being chiefly made for resale in
America.
Latest by telegraph to Queenstown. -
Liverpool, Sunday. - The market for
breadstu6s is dull with downward ten
dency.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-11

The published facts that Gen. Stone
has been removed from the command Of
division on the Upper Potomac are cor
roborated. 1t is not known who has sue.
cecded him.
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-03

LoUSs msy ~ love-.
MI SEpeash, merchant Of View Mexico, arrived In ths
city ysstorday. He she abandonment Of Santa
70 by tho rebels, who were seteatng az Fast a. they
could fssa tss Territory. They are destitute orsl mus
nton s,d provisions. amt tkers hope Of t2sr bsnG
supp'ie1'rcn~ any quarter
At SaraEc the rebss evs6hesvily the merofiaasss
N ecsss taking higs sas sac 900 worth fgood,
paying in Confederate scrip.
Is beloved that General csnby would rol,o~ tn
relels drive them out Of tho Territory No doubs
Of tbs ability Of the Union troops keep oIsAs
INVADERS tt accession Of twoov three regms.sso g
troops ecesssry 10 keep tho Anacies and Eavaoeein
subisciion They have been committing depredatione
moahs past stealing horse smusss, and everything
that came in thss way.
Tho report 81 the formation c Territorial govorna
under rese authority has nsfoendation. All shs'
Territorial officers had returned 20 ansa Fe and resunot
tho peorulancsof their duties. 1Aic Justice Bened0.
his waste the states there s United Statsss
Judge in the Territory