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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-08-16
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The journal O. 81. Petersburgh denies
the rumor that Russia joined France ia
proposition to England for the recop-
milton of Confederate States and media
tion. 10 the House Of Lords Lord Strap
lin moved for the corresp ondence with
Mr.. Mason relative to ack owledyment Of
Southern States.
Lord Russell said it was not cxne dent
TO produce the papers. The agent of
the Confederates was not recognized, and
all communications were unofficial. Cor
respondsnce had taken place with Adam.
and Seward, but the British Government
replied, as before. He stated that no
standardization had been received from
any foreign powers relative to u recosni-
zion Of the Southern States.
Earl Blank suggested that G Government.
should communicate with other powers
with view VI Offering mediation if ia
yorablc opportunity arises a
Lord Russell agreed il vas. desirable. il
mediation Is offered, that Ill powers shall
join in it. He paid compliment to
Lord Lyons.
The motion was finally withdrawn in,
the House of Commons.
AIR. Gregory gaveuotice that he would
repe.t The question on the It'll.
FRANcE.--lt is reported that the
French Council of State say they are try
ing to devise means to render France ia
dependent Of America for cotton.
The Patrie says, when the French army
moves in Mexico, in November, the navy
will make demonstration on the Pacific
coast -
The bourse was heavy at 60.
IrALY.--Garibaldi has issued pro-
clamation calling the young men to arms
in spirited terms. Victor Emmanuel had
issued counter proclamation dcnouncing
the revolutionary schemes, and threaten
ing the rlgor OF law on those who disturb
the peace. He declared he himself would
move ip the matter of Rome, al tile fitting
time. These events attracted great as
tenhon toward Italy.
The English journals generally regret
Garibaidi's course.
London 7th.-No new movements are
REPORTED IN Italy.
The Queen, m speech proroguing
Parliament says: 'trhc civil war which
has for some time been raging in Amer
lea has unfortunately continued in una
bated intensity. and the distresses with
which it had been attended have not been
confined TO the American continent; but
her Majesty having from the outset de-
terminsd 10 take no part in tho contest,
has seen no reason to depart from the
neutrality which she has steadily adhered
to-" sos{
Liverpool, Breadstuifs - Market
declined, except for corn. which is stea-
dy. Flour-declincd 81, chiefly inferior
qualities. Wheat--1uict and easy. Pro-
visions-dun and unchanged. Turpen-
tine--inactive, Sugrr-quiet and I'M
changed.
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WThe quarters Of the 10th RECIPIENT
are located on IN eligible piece Of ground,
on 18th street, near the Avenue.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-08-16

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The New York herald., 1862-03-08
NEWS FROM GEN. BANKS ARMY

CHARIEsIowN, Va, March 7, 1862
Nothing Of importance, in military point Of view, has
transpired since the last despatch Some transitions
troops have taken place, but nothing 10 indicate any
especial movement.
Last night mistake occurred outpost station
sulting in wounding cavalry and the killing of two
horses. Tho affair magnned by the rebels into the
capture Of four companies Of Colonel Mausbys
regiment and such Interpretation caused considerable
slation in Southern circles
Rumors having been current here that Colonel Geary
surrounded and cut TO pieces, il is but fair to say
that he has not been able to up and his
strength with any enemy.
CHAMnrowR, March 7-P. N.
Nothing Of special interest has transpred here to-day
nor at the outposts.
Tho reconstruction Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
and bridge is rapidly progressing - sr
Colonel Terry Of the Fifth Connecticut regiment, has
been appointed Brigadcr General.
Buxm Hill, Va, March Z, 1852.
The country between here and Winchester 10 infested
with the enemys pickets, who at times approach
our linss but general encounter has taken place.
Struggling parties Of tho enemy returning from the
upper counties sometimes sntrappsd hy troops.
Scene Of Operations OF General Banks.
The New York herald., 1862-03-08

much for 1t In the way Of defences. The city situated
immediately below the mouth Of Wolf river the fourth
Chckasaw bluff, from thirty TO forty feet above high
water mark. Extending in front beautiful terrace
esplanade nearly thousand feet wide forming glacis
Of sufficient compass TO accommodate large army facing
the landing Heavy have been mounted upon the
most eligible sites about the city, and the exposed por
tions greatly strengthened by skilful engineers.
But the same military necessity which required the
evacuation OF Bowling Green and Nashville win in time
compel the rebel troops to withdraw from Memphis 1t
be approached from the Tennessee river by two lines
Of railroad We look for its speedy occupation by federal
troops but not until after bloody and hoty contested
battla.
The New York herald., 1862-03-08
the NEW GOVERNOR OF TENNESSEE.
Sketch Of the Hon. Andrew johnson
Military Governor Of Tennessee.

Sketch Of the Hon. Andrew johnson,
Military Governor Of Tennessee.
Wednesday announced tho appointment Of the above
named gentleman as Military Governor Of Tennessee
with all the powers duties and functions pertaining
that ocs during the pleasure Of the President until
the loyal inhabitants Of that state shall organize civil
government accordance with the constitution Of the
United States The present government Of Tennessee
being usurpation, every proper encouragement will,
through the military government, be given 10 the loyal
people TO assume Its control. The designation Of Gene
raj Johnson for that position s considered by everybody
as smncntiy proper both in view Of his peculiar fitness
for the Office and Of his great popularity among all loyal
people besides his devotion 10 his own State. The Co
vernon by the acceptance Of the Office, necessarily
Gates his position Senator. The term for which hc
was elected will not expire TIL March next.
The attitude which the Hon. Andrew johnson has
always assumed the politics Of the country has justly
commanded the admiration OF true PATRIOTS and Of all
who admire that kind Of moral courage that causes
man to focgo all selfish promptngs, and sacrifice him
self upon the altar Of his country Previous 10 tho break
The New York herald., 1862-03-08

Committee OF the Whole upon General Fremont's late
campaign in the West, which he exposed meresssly
tho mistakes and inefciency Of that gentleman Mrs
Coax replied vivaciously and vehemently and convinc
ed his auditors the galleries. that he believed Fremont
equal to Moses. George Washington and Napoleon Bona
parte combined in man. Mr.. Colfax delivered the
greater part Of his speech thin house. Many Of the
members took but little the Fremont scheme,
and many others deem unnecessary 10 waste the time
Of the House attempting repair the fortunes Of the
fallen General.
ARMY APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED, REJECTED AND
LAID OVER By TIE SENATE.
The Senate to-day confirmed the following as Brgsder
Generals Of Volunteers
Major Lawrence Graham Of the Second cavalry
Fitzjohn Porter
Lowell II. Rousseau
Eleazer Paine, OF Illinois.
VIM. A. Richardson of Illinois.
Daniel Butterhed, Of New York.
w. T. Ward, Of Kentucky
Major George Sykes, of the Thirteenth infantry.
Captain David S. Stanley, OF the Tenth cavalry.
Thomas A. Davies, OF New York.
Colonel Philip st. George Cooke, Of the Second cavalry
Captain Joseph B. Plummer Of the First regiment of
infantry, for gallant conduct at Springfield and Frederick
town Missouri.
The Senate confirmed Henry Van Rensselaer, TO be
an Inspector General with the rank Of Colonel and Tho
mas Hilhouse, of New York, to be an Assistant Adu-
tant General OF volunteers with tho rank OF MAJOR Ed
ward W. Martindae, Commissary Of Subsistence and
Robt. p Dodge, as Assistant Paymaster.
In Executive session Of the Senate yesterday the fol-
lowing nominations rejected
ASSISTANT ADJuTASr GENERALS,
Tappan Wright, Chas Mundee Of Kansas; John Mur-
ray, Of Now York. Frederick Harvey, Of Pennsylvania
Chas. Stewart, Of Maryland
CohMEsARY SUBSISTENCE, WITH THE RANK on CAPTAIN.
John Clark, Of Massachusetts,.
ADDITIONAL PAyNAsrERs
VIM c. Barney, Of New York. Jas. W. Schaumberg, or
Pennsylvania; VIM. H. Ritter, Of New York G. R. saun
ders, Of California.
The following nominations laid over for further
consideration
ADJuTANr GENERALS pEPARnnTT-AssleTANT ADJU1AN1
GENERALS, WITH THE RANK OF CAPTAIN.
Nathan Reeve, Of Michigan John Pound, Of New York;
Andrew G. Kemper, Of Ohio; John P. Fenckle Mer Of
Now Jersey; W. p Prentice, Of New York.
coxNIssARY SUBSISTENCE, WITH TIE RANK OF CAPTAIN.
WV Leland, Of New York.
ADDITIONAL PAyMAsgERs.
Isaac N. Pumphroy, Zebna c. Pangborn Of Massachu.
setts Truman Wright Of wisconsin, John ]. Patter.
son, Of Pennsylvania.
EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES FOR NAVAL SURGEONS.
The Naval Medical Board which is to at Phia-
delphia the 17th inst, is intended TO examine not
medical cadets but candidates for Assistant Surgeons
the Navy. There present vacancies Ap.
pcations will be by the Secretary OF the Navy
Tho Of the application have been stated An op
portuny is thus Afforded for number Of young saw.
bones to attach themselves to the medical corps Of tho
navy.
For Report of Congressional Proceedings see
Seventh Page.
The New York herald., 1862-03-08
The Battle OF Fort Donclson.
OFFICIAL REPORT OF GENERAL PILLOW.

IL
General Pillow took command Of Fort Donelson Feb
improve its dsfenccs. This done under the super.
vision Of Major Gilmer chief engineer Of General A. s.
Johnston's staf Before the works completed, Pill
low states General Floyd, his senior In rank arrived.
He then says-I had placed Brgadier General Buckner
in command Of the right wing and Brgadier General
johnson command OF the left BY extraordinary efforts
we had barely got all the works in a defcnsble cond
on, when the enemy made an advance In force around
and against the entire line Of outer works.
He then gives the details Of the fighting the 18th
and 18th hc runbcat hght includsd), all Of which
readers are familiar with.
OUR LINES CLOSING AROUND HIN.
The General continues thus
On the 18th inst. the enemy was busy throwing his
forces Of every arm around u.s. extending his line VI in
vesment entirely around position, and completely
envelopnS u.s. On the evening Of this day ascertain
ed that the enemy had received additional reinforce
mcnis by stsamboat; We were now surrounded by an
force, said by prisoners 10 amount TO fty.two
regiments and every road and possible avenue Of dc.
parture cut off, with the certainty that our sources
of supply by the river would be of by the enc.
my's batteries placed upon the river above u.s.
A COUNCIL Of WAR;
AZ q council Of the general officers, called by General
Floyd II was unanimously determined 10 give the enemy
battle next day at daylight 10 cut open route Of
exit for our troops tho interior Of tho country and
thus save our army. We had knowledge that the prir-
cipa portion OF the cnemys forces massed in en-
campmcnt in front OF extreme left, commanding the
two roads leading into the interior, OF which we
must take In leaving our position. We knew that he
had nasscd IN encanpment another large force the
Union Ferry road opposite the centre Of le wing
and another in front Of the left Of Cur rglS wing His
The New York herald., 1862-03-08
speech OF General Pillow ON the Battle
al Fort OoMela0n.

Tho Memphis papers Of tho 10Th ut say that General
Pillow in response to urgent call made Short inte
resting and eloquent speech last night explaining the
OF tho battle Of Fort Doneson and the
cause Of is capitalization He made urgent appeal 10
to rush 10 arms, they would sustain the
renown gained other fields. He said the present
fun Of gloom but tho future hopeful. our armies
will only fight CALAMITY did the dauntess spirits
who were overwhelmed at Fort Donelson Southern ndc
pendence will be achieved as certainly he then ad
dressed the audience.
The Appeal says tho speech OF General Pillow evnced
the same courageous and fearless spirit which he has al
Ways exhibited In tho fied-that Of invincibty.
The New York herald., 1862-03-08
NEWSPAPER ACCOUNTS.
Correspondence Of the St. Louis Republican ]

.- NASHVILLE, Tenn, Fob. 27, 1862.
left Clarksvle on the steamer N. w. Thompson, in
company with portion of General Nelson's division.
There were some twenty boats, and arrived Mon
msn,s or division was formed on the square and a. four
O'Clock all the bands playing national airs and
least Ten thousand citizens were out TO see Lncons
Yankees II gloriods sight. General Buell. and
sta also here, but his division could not the
river the rebels had burned the bridge, and they
The wounded are receiving every attention from the
ladies and citizens on both Sides They are in two semi
narcs. Among tho ladies are Mrs. Ex President Polk,
q, neral Grant. General Mccicrnand Colonel Wallace
and Captain Stewart, Aid do Camps 20 General McCler
nand aud Surgeon Brcnton the Medical Director arrived
this morning. and II ever there was apleasant timo IL
General MctOrnand and sta on their arrival visited
the various hospitals aud ii WIS pleasant sight 10
the wounded grasp him BY tho hand. and to hear the
words Of encouragement he addressed TO hen General
McCcrnand has just 10 DO proud his brigade
that has stod 80 oby by him at Belmont and Fort Don
eson.
citizens srco Mayor Chai.ban issued mis- proclamation
AMI better feeling exists among all classes OF the popu
laon General sicCicrnand called tho widow Of tx
Polk and she asked that he would protect the
tomb and remains OF late President Gen. McCler-
uand replied that the request was gratuitous that
The mission Of the federal TO abrd protection
peaceabc citizens and their property As for the tomb
of President Polk II national monument, cherished
by the North the resting place Of great statesman
Hon Vim. POLK, OK member Of tho federal Congress
other leading citizens also called on General McCer
nand.
There is room to believe that there is q large ma
oy OF the people Of Tennessee In favor Of the old Union
tcday.
Correspondence Of the 81. Louis Republican,
NASHVILLE, March |, 1862.
The rebel capital Tennessee has grown wondrously
quiet of late, and its people less sucn than when we
drst entered. Contact with blue army cloth longer
socms communicating, and if soldier Is persevering
In the question ne he occasionally get answer
from Sir Citizen. One after another they como slowly
along the walk universally wearing black felt hat set
down with jam upon their heads, the crown out ei
shape, and every inch II the crumplod brim limiting
strongly ms hat can that sorrow dwels beneath One
Of those prophetic scals an "od writer says the
pcr of wearing the head gear tells much that dwes
the head, whether Ills JOY or woe
There s none Of that manly tread and eye flashing de-
anes the southern papers have told us to expect and
which Americans arc einincntS capable Of showing
b their ca just and the iron hoel OF opps, ss
sftcmptlng N gr nd them. The remaining iuhah h
az Nashville ito aot inoge in any Of this but GO about
gloomy and acurp, mopng from store " store seldom
The New York herald., 1862-03-08


The Union Sntiment-7Ae Rebels Surprised of ne Kipd
Of The Ydnkees-ReguIay Nail EstcJlished-srovviy
Of Horses wo2ons and Prorisiors, de-, dc.
Tho sentiment OF the inhabitants Of this pretty lie
tie town has undergone a most remarkable change
since army have driven tho rebels from II and
taken possession. They perceive that tho Lncolnites
not tho relentless savages they were led N be-
leve, who came TO trampe upon their liberties
deprive them Of their rights and dcsolate their homes
But their change Of opinion docs not end here.
They are now Of tho opinion that they have
been imposed upon by the rebel despots In nearly
all respects They are not little surprised 10 nnd
the yankees have enough OF everything and 20 arey
which they have been long time in need But tho
population yet acknowledge Union sentments nowsvM
in this district. Their natural pride prevents uem
and moet of them have not the morn courage 70
Admit that they were deceived Arcguar mail Is cstao-
sbed between this and the Northern states Many
cit have already awaited themselves ot its advan
tsees 10 send letters friends OF whom they have heard
r nara, ~, mgresson among the inhabitants OF The
,own Il that the rebellion s now Doomed ! hive not
.sn single voung man the town who did not belong
~, our army The presumption s that every ca able
os hearing arms is Ia the so1thern army.
The people inform that the rebels were In The habit
Of prcssng all tho wagons, horses hay and provisions
tbev cou carry o There not wagons enough left
country to supply this village Even tobacco was
al the south and short they had scanty supply Of
provisions and this all they couh be said 70 possess,
besides their lives aud homes aud the clothes they wore
Such the condition OF Charestown before It's occu-
patton.
The New York herald., 1862-03-08
Governor Harris mt Memphis.

From the Memphis Appeal, Feb. 20
Governor Harris, Of Tennessee having taken the Gcld
in person. issued the following general orders tho 10th
February, from Executive headquarters at Memphis
To TEE cO...sDass y rorn OF n. an,. II. No.,
euAy that threatens the destruction Of the rights and
berte. of her pcope-o meet and repel which you
required to cali c"ce 70 the neia the whole effective
which you will Immediately organize anq march TO tho
rendezvous hereafter designated.
2. You viii make vlgiant efforts TO secure Tor the
trooJ under your command every available weapon ef
defence that be had.
8. The militia in the First division, from 1Ls COUNTIES
city of Knoxville The militia from the counties In this
division south Of Knoxville will rendezvous Chatta-
nooga The militia OF the Second and Third divisions
will rendezvous Gen. A. s. Johnstons headquarters
The militia in the Fourth division, from the counties Of
Henry weakley tibson Carroll, Benton, Decatur, Ear.
Al Henderson station and .osa from tho tiher counties
Of this division win rendezvous at Memphis
4. Tho general officers will mako immediate arrange
mens for the transportation 10 and the supply and sub
sisencs Of their commands at said rendezvous All re-
cepts and orders given by them for such purpose will be
evidence OF indebtedness upon the part Of the State
They WILL BY proper ordsrs consolidate squads into CON-
5. Thorough and efficient drill and discipline Of the
forces must be enforced by all commanders.
O. Regular and constant reports must be made by on
commanding divisions posts and dctachments TO the
Commander.in- Chief.
Acting Major General for the Second division Of the Ten
s. Edwin II. Ewing, Of the county Of Rutherford, is
appointed Acting MAJOR General for the Third division Of
O. Lucus j. Polk Of the county Of xaury, is appointed
Acting Brigadier Generafo the Twenty fourth brigade
TO- AS rapidly as IL can be done after proper arrange.
ments made as ordered herein, the forces hereby
called viii be removed to their respective rendezvous
The Commander Chief relics upon your activity and
prolnptpess in the execution OF this order. II your
attention to duty that viii mako esisn. soldiers your
W. &. wRnTBoRyE, Adjutant General.
The New York herald., 1862-03-08
REBEL ACCOUNTS.
Occupation Of Nashville.

From the Atlanta (Ga.) Confederacy, March2 81
We learn from entirely reliable source that. there
about 900 OF the enemy in Nashville who quar-
tered in the Capitol and all the public buildings OF the
city all OF which the Stars and Stripes are waving
Ihey rapidly erecting guns batteries
every point Of approach this side or the city
The city appears ALMOST literally deserted Ladies' are
themselves close.
Neil s. Brown and several other prominent citizens
have pe on arrested
The New York herald., 1862-03-08

Scene Of Operations of General Banks.
The New York herald., 1862-03-08
Greatest Battle ON This Continent.
fErnrn The Helenn Daily Nafn Book Eah 2l 4

The a OF Fort Doneson is Of the sevsrcst blows
which has bcaen the confedcracy Its fall has broken
the lines Of General Johnston and caused him 10 retreat
No General has acquitted himself with more skill and
honor than has General Pillow. lie fought numbers
treble that Of his and his gallant left their
the cool Of "Napocons Old Guard" is said
that General Beauregard remarked when he heard the
particulars Of the Fort Donelson fight, "hat General
pillow had fought the greatest battle OF this continent -
His courage questions and his energy s untr
ing "a his aspirations arc high
New-York daily tribune., 1862-10-10

Consul of Prussia at Milwaukee; also at the same
p,ace Ludwig Won Bsumbach, Consul for the Grand
Ducby of Oldenburg; and Antonio Maria da Cunba
Sotto Major, ConsulGeneral for the United States.
CAPTURES on TIE LOWER POTOMAC.
The steamer Despatch, arrived here yesterday.
brought number Of prisoners and several refugees
from the Lower Potomac, who were CAPTURED by
vessels OF the fota near Blackistons Island. One
Of the former is a mail carrier who was formerly IN
tie Rebel army, and at the time of his capture had
seven letters from Richmcnd upon bis person,
addressed to parties in Baltimore. The Despatch
also brought up lot OF contraband goods captured
in transu TO Virginia, consisting of dry goods, III
cluding quantity Of mourning fabrics.
TIE NEGRO CoLoylzING EXPEDITION.
The departure of the free negro expedition TO Gen.
ral America has been temporarily postponed, owing,
it is believed to the unsettled political condition OF
that country, aud in order to remove objections
which have been officially interposed to such colo
nv. Arrangements however, are contemplated
which will satisfy the reasonable expectations both
of the Governments and the emigrants.
PROMOTION.
Brig..Gen. J. b. McPhcrscn has been promoted tc
Maior-General for meriiorious and distinguished
u
services in the West.
NAVAL ORDERS.
Lieut.. Commander John G. Walker has been Or
dered to proceed to Cairo by the 20th inst, and re-
port to Acting Rear Admiral Porter for such duty
as he may assign him in the squadron under Ii:
command.
Acting Master 5. N. freeman, has been ordered
70 proceed TO Baltimore aud to report TO Commodore
Dorun for the command OF the United States mortar
schooner c. u Williams.
Acting Master B. c. Deane has been ordered to
repor, TO tie same officer for the command of the
United States mortar schooner Dan Smith.
Acting Master ". G.. Wright has been ordered to
report to Commodore IIarwooi at Washington for
the command Of tie United States mor.ar-schooner
Arletta
Thomss McEllwe has been appointed Acting
Ensign. and ordered 10 proceed to Cairo and report
to Ac,inp.Rear Admiral Porter for such duty as he
may assign him.
EXCIsE LAW APPOINTMENTS.
The following appointments have been made
under tie Excise law in place of the original az
ron ments declined:
VIM. +. Cowles, Collector Of the Fourth DIE
trict OF Iowa: Horace Everett of Council Blui's
Collector of the Filth District Of Iowa; Robert -
Holman OF Centraia, Collector OF the Eleventh
District OF Illinois; Dexter Mussey Of Rome, Col
lecror Of the Fifth Distric, of Michigan; JAMES g.
liu Crimson of Nincenncs, Assessor OF the Firs'
District of Indiana, and Daniel Mcfarland OF
Portsmouth, Collector OF the Eleventh District o.
Ohio.
RELEASE or FREE COlORED PRISONERS.
Among those just released from Richmond pri'on'
are several free co.ored raen, who have arrived al
thu, homes in his citv IIey were iast mouti
captured on the plains of AIanas az.