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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-01-21
" AR NEWS.


provided with three days rations. Five pom
toon bridges are, it is said, to be thrown across
the Rappahannock at some distance apart
Gen. Lees army is composed Of eight large oil
visions. Jackson commands the right wing
COMPOSED OF three divisions and Longstrect the
left, comprising five divisions. These divisions
are apparently stronger than the federals,
comprising as they do, a greater number OF
i,rigades and regiments: but whether their total
strength is equal to the Federals is unknown
4 desperate struggle is close at hand, and STIR,
ring news may be expected shortly.
After all the rumored preparations for anoth-
er advance upon Richmond, for which orders
are said to have been issued week ago, and ra-
tons cooked, and pontoon bridges put in motion
it is now reported that the Army Of the Poto-
mac is again to change its base Of operations.
4 large portion of the trooos, it IS said are to
be sent to the West; but more probably, to the
south or southwest, for the purpose OF relnior-
cling Rosecrans or McCernand, or perhaps
both. Another bortion,-if the programme
suggestivey published in one Of the New York
papers few days ago, is entitled to any
weight will be dispatched to either North or
South Carolina, whilst the remainder of the
troops will fall back within the lines around
Washington, fer the better protection Of the
capital
The Evening Post has a rumor that Gener
7 III l. "a lorD nj
the army of the Potomac to the West.
4 naval reconnaissance to Port Hudson was
made on the 18th Of December last by the
guuboats Essex, and Nos. 2, 3, and Z. Al
though the boats were anchored some three
miles below the Confederate works, they were
attacked by battery Of artillery which was
brought down from Port Hudson. In the en-
gagement that eusued, gun-boat No. 2 was
penetrated by more than twenty shots, and
had to be taken in tow by the Essex, as she
was filling very fast The hotia was finally
compelled to drop down the river. From
what I hear writes the correspondent Of the
3Cincinnati Commercial, ;Farragut will not
trust his ship in range of any more river bat
3teries"
Dr.. John Laws, Of Delaware, was dischar-
ged from Fort Delaware on Saturday last, and
reached Dover the same evening, where he
met the congratulations Of host Of friends
Ile refused all overtures such as oaths Of al
legiance, &C., and received an unconditional
discharge DR.. Sharpe, Of Salem, n. j., was
discharged at the same time, and on the same
conditions.
Mr. Simon Stevens, the contumacious wit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-01-21
General Indian War Threatened.

DR.. Walter 4. Burleigh, Government Agent
for the Yanction Agency, Sioux Indians, near
Fort Randall, II Dakotah Territory, arrived
yesterday, direct from his Agency, which place
he LETT two weeks since
Dr.. Burleigh brought eight captlves, who
were ransomed by some friendly Indians from
the hostile Sauntees Of Minnesota, who have
recently sought refuge on the Upper Missouri
river. These ransomed captlves consist OF two
women. five little girls: and one boy.
DR.. Bu1leigh comes to Washington Tor the
purpose OF impressing upon the Government
the imperative necessity OF at once sending q
sufficient armed force up the Missouri river to
chastisc the hostile Indians there collected
From the best information obtained by spies
sent OUT by him from the Yancton Agency, it
is believed there cannot be less than five thou
sand hostile Indians now collected or the Mis-
souri, river, between the Moro and Hart rivers,
under Little Grow, White Lodge, lncpapas,
Uncpapas, Yanctonas. Blackfeet Siou, Mime
congues Cut Heads, and other hostile bands
The friendly Yanctonas have abandoned their
hunting grounds, and gone south and west of
the Missouri river to avoid the hostile In
dians
Dr. Burleigh expresses his belief that moth
ing but the timely interposition Of the Gov
eminent in the matter indicated, will prevent.
the utter humiliation Of the frontier settle
ments.
The bill to free Maryland, introduced by Mr.
Bingham, grants ten millions in thirty-year
FIVE per ct. bonds, upon the passage by her
Legislature Of an act immediately and forever
prohibiting slavery.
LIBERTY HALL was we'll filled again last
night, and the performance went off, as usual,
to the evident satisfaction Of all present. Miss
Clara Harrington and Miss Nellie Taylor vo-
calists, acquitted themselves most credita5ly,
and in fact every one Of the performers met
with decided success IN their several roles
One feature at Liberty Hail. which recommends
it to the public, is the agreeable manner IN
which it is heated, every part OF the hall being
well warmed and most comfortable throughout.
Governor Bradford s letter to gentleman Of
St. Mary's county, Nd, in regard to the har
boring Of fugitive slaves by Federal officers,
declines to accede to the request OF his CORES
pondent He makes the assertion, the circum-
stances now not only render imperative those
laws Of the State which were enacted for the
protection Of the slave owner but also make
any exercise Of authority on the part of the
Governor, such as the writer demands, utter
" impracticahle The Governor, moreover,
is of opinion that the militia of Md, would be
much better employed in fighting the people
Of the South than in protecting the property
and persons of our own citizens
Senator McDouga]l, it is understood, in
tends 70 give at length his reasons for opposing
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25
Illinois State Fair at Decatur.

The annual exhibition of the Illinois
State Agricultural Society for 1868, will
be held at Decatur, commencing Septem-
l,er aSth, and continuing through the
week. This location .is almost the geo
graphical ce,,, tire Of the State, and is easily
reached by railw.,y from this point and
other adjoining States. The Great West
ern, which crosses the Illinois Central
within mile and half OF the Fair
Grounds. win transport all Articles OF
stock, &c. for exhibition free, and I'll pas
sengers attending the Fair at half rates,
unloading directly at the grounds, and
not further than ten rods from the en-
trance gates.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25
A Conven,,on ofLov.l L.a,e,.

Thanks to the suggestion OF the Ladies
Aid Society of Iowa City and the promp'
action of others of the sex, whose hearts
ever beat responsive to the wants Of OUT
gallant soldiers, arrangements are being
perfected for the holding Of conventions
for the loyal ladies of the State in Mus.
catine, on Wednesday, October the 7th
for the purpose Of consulting as to ths
best method of aiding the sick and woun
ded of our State and to consider othel
questions pertaining to tho interests o.
Iowa soldiers. The ladies' have as much
interest in the preservation of this Gov
ernment as the men, and should, as they
already have done, exert all their influenc'
in its favor.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25
WHAT TUE Souru. If SuocEsRruL, n

WHAr THE SoUru. IF SuocEsRrUL, HAS
TO ExPEcr.-All the interests of truth
and justice, of civilization and humanity
all that tends to the increase Of wealth,
the extension of commerce, and the ad-
vancement of mankind - are array4d
against slavery, whether in the Old World
or New. Refusing to profit by the les
sons of history and observation-turuing
the light Of Christianity into worse than
heather darkness-grasping at arbitrary
power and unearned riches, 10 contempt
Of the laws evolved BY the experience Of
all nations-the South has chosen to we'd
political independence with personl slave
ry. There is little chance that it will
win even atsmporary freedom from the
wholesome restraints Of Federal authcfi-
ty. But if it should, it will then have "a
reckon with the moral sense and the ma.
terial interests of the whole civilized
world. When il has destroyed the Un.
ion, it will have to combat With maukind
II London Star, June II.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25


sgArH TAIR.-Ths total amosnt Of n
esips dnsing the vsek wscsabout %, 900
which, With ths small anount IL societ,
had On hand before, will Be sufficient t
pay Al expenses. The total amount 0
prsniuns paid WAS ss,9lO. Mar, Gray
Of Dubuque, took the premium Of e1as
for the best equestrianism. Naboclish, ,
horse owned BY ]. C. Simpson, Of sabula,
took the Sweepstakes premium Of $500
Time, ESQ, a.4e. go
The Northern supporters Of the
Southern rebellion have made tremen-
dous gain (1l 10 Maine. They wers
bsstsn this fall by- 80, 900. Say, Co7per-
sssd, Asvs yoa heard frsa Msiasl
THE PRISONERS BARRAcKs.-In the
course of three or four weeks, Gays the
Democrat and News. tho barracks on the
Island for the accommodation Of rebel
prisoners, will be completed. The bar
racks, 81 in number, are nearly compile
ted and the erection Of officers quarters,
guard houses. and the fence has been CON-
msnced. Capt. Reynolds has employed
Mr.. Merrill. Of Rock Island, to sink some
arsesian wells of twelse-inch bore. The
work has already como,enced in the bot
tom of dug we'll. which was put down
about 30 feet and then abandoned.
Among the extra attractions of the
Des Moines County Fair, to be held At
Burlington three days next week, COM
mencing on Wednesday, are : trotting
match for s75, . pacing match for $50,
a mule race and climbing so.ped pole.
MARSHALL CounrY-The grading Of
the Chicago, Iowa and Nebraska R. R. is
completed to Nevada, Story county. The
track il laid two miles vest of Marshall-
town, to which place the cars have for
thres months past been regularly run.
ming.
Three hundred pure-bIoodsd Spanish
merino sheep arrived ., Marshalltown last
week from Ohio.
A substantial tress bridge, of the Howe
Patent. is being built over the Iowa river
near Marshailtown. The Times SAYS that
this will be one Of the ''best bridges in
Central Iowa"
CLryToS CousrY.-The Board Of Su-
perviscrs Of Clinton county levied the
following tax for 1868 at its late session
State tax two mills on the dollar, county,
tax, three mills; school, one mill, and
county bounty FIVE mills.
-Geueral G. NJ. Dodge, whose name
is historically associated With the war in
Missouri, Arkansas, and Mississippi, is
stopping for few days in Des Moines.-
His health has been very feeble for many
weeks but At presen. be is improving.-
He 10 : representative officer in the West
ern army, and is especially endeared to
every Iowan.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25

The sth and 10th Iswa Cavalry.
The 9th Iowa Cavalry is fast filing up
and will soon be mustered into service
A large number Of rscruitisx oficsrs 4re
now busily at work, and the probability
is that it will be full within forty days. -
So quickly the 9Th and 9th regimenta
have hgn filed up that We understah hd
measures are being taken to organize a.
other regiment Of cavalry. The Colonel
has already been designated, but we. can
not say positively whether the other ield
officers have been. 1t is intended that
the regiment will be full and ready for
active service before winter sets in. TO
al young men who contemplate going in
to service this fall, We would say, 20 into
the 10th cavalry BY all means. They asst
only waiting for the filing up Of the ranks
of the 9th and authority from the War
Department to go to work in good earn
e1t. 81 e# -
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25
G rand Mass NJ eeting
AT FARMINGTON,
On October I'd, 1863.

There will be Grand Union Meeting
at Pennington, on Friday, October I'd
Col. Bussey and Hon. Jas. F. Wilson
aud other able speakers, viii be present
and address the meeting.
The Railroad Company have consented
to carry passengers to and from the meet
ing at half the usual fare. Let there bt
a general turn out of all the loyal people
to hear the able speakers announced fol
the occasion.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25

E The wholesale and retail Hat and
Cap house of Burkitt 4 Co., No. SO, Main
street, Keokuk. have just received large
stock Of hats and caps, and all kinds Of
lady's furs, shawls, cloak-cloth, dress
silk, cloak and dress trimmings, felt, straw
and silk plush jockeys, balmorals, hooI
skirts, trunks, baskets, hosiery, aud al
kinds of notions, also undershirts ant
dra~ess. sss + ,.ssase ss;sas IN.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25

REFRESHMENTS AT A VALLANDIoHAn
MEETING.-We have been furnished with
the following list Of articles shipped from
this city-consigned to candidate on the
Copperhcad ticket of this county--to aid
in Stimulating attendance on the Copper.
head meeting At Rollersville, ! few days
ago:
Five barrels Whiskey;
Four kegs of Liquor; :
Three barrels Ale
.One box Ditters;
Two boxes Herring; 8gsf
One Cheese. e.-[ Toledo Blade. S
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25

FoRGERIEs At SrRAcUsE.-Forgeries to
the amount of several thousands of dol-
lars have come to light at Syracuse, the
forgerer being young lawyer. named
Grove l. Johnson, who has disappeared
The money he obtained at the banks, and
has lost it ell. in addition to six thousand
dollars Of his wife's property, 10 gHmb.
ling.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25
]. M. WALDO, Sec'y.

@- In letter which Col. J. A. vii.
hanson writes to Des Moines friend he
uses the following language
Everybody is surprised at Gen. Tuttle
and | do not think be can get many votes
down here. know he will not in this
brigade, if anything is to be inferred from
the general tone and expression of the
soldiers
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25

EThe wood market look, I'd rather
slim yesterday. Buyers we're plen ty, but
the holders were very independent bout
selling at a less figure than FIVE dolla rs
per cord Tor load). The price of wood is
pretty high, but we would not advise our
citizens to delay purchasing their winter
supply.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25
Country Merch....

VIII positively buy their uo,e. letter
aud cap papers, at. w. Ogdeu's Book
Store, at less figures than can be bouob.
at St. Louis or Chicago. He has laroe
stock and intends closing out at ! anal
adyanes. School Books, At Gaieago pri
| - - ~. ss3s.l4e {
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25

"A woman named Crowley was n.
rested in Peoria, on Sunday last, on sus-
picion Of having caused the death Of hei
ova child, about fifteen months old. .by
inhamss. trsatmAst whils in . state Of in
sooe1kaoo. pa ga
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25

A CaAsGE.-The weather for the past
few days has been delightful, having go,
around again into pleasant and agreea.
BILE temperature better adapted to this
season OF the year. There was, however,
another change yesterday, and overeoats
and fires we're in good demand and quite
comfortable. A snow storm would moi
have surprised US much
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25

pA- The Davenport Gazette says that
Mrs Wittenmyer is now in that city per-
fectlDg arrangements so as to secure an
efficient Convention on tho 9th of Octo-
Der at Muscatine.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25

NEW BOOKS.
Austin Eiliott-by Kingsley,
Artemus Ward.
Lfe in the Open Air.
Lost and SAved-by Mrs. Merton;
hockford-by Mrs.. Lille Devereax Unested:
Drifting About-bv Stephen MassstE
Ny Southern Fdends-by Edmund Kifke;
In the TfopEs--by Richard b. Kimpall;
Journal Of Residence on Z Georgia Plantstio n--
by Mrs r. A Kenbie,
Pc. Works, Blue and Gold,
Gibbons Home 8 Vols
Chambers English Literature;
Information for the People;
Pack kard's Minor sarsery;
The Excise Tax Laws by Commissinsr Etee;
The Flying Dutcam n-Saxe:
Narian Grey-by Mrs. n. s. Holmes;
Like and Unlike;
Les Aieer sbles;
orphess c. kerr's Papers. 2d Series.
fresnason's . Aonitor-
Cooks voyaGes.
Al Odds-by the Author Of Quits;
Burrs Field and Garden;
Vegetabies Of America;
The Campaign Of 1853 and ~,
Physiological Nemoirs-by Hammond,
Dickens' Complete works:
Home and Abroad. Seeond Series;
Story ofthe Guard,
Tho Poets Journal, by Bayard Taylor;
Parson Brow nlo y . Book;
Okarango River;
Edwin Brotherioft, by winthrop;
Thisday receivedAt
BROWNRLL'S Book Store,
stpzS--d Cor. Main and 9th streets
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25
S25 Reward.

A pocket book containing sl03 was lost
between the Fit. Madison depot and the
Pos. Office yesterday morning. 1t was a
laroe ea,'f pocket book, and was marked
with the n sme of the owner, w. A. E.
Tlsdale. The finder will receive the
above reward bv leaving IL az TINS once
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25
~ The Leavenworth Bulletin saw

- The Leavenworth Bulletin says .
thing in the shape of q woman, living in
that city, expressed an earnest wish
wish that the whole of Kansas would suf-
fer as has Lawrence, At the hands of
guerrillas. Such a viper ought to be
placed astride of three cornered rail and
sent adrift on the Missouri river.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25
ryIRST NATIONAL BANK.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
orricH o. CoHP-roLLEa or CunRsrcy,}
10 has 4

WHEREAS, BY SATISFACTORY
w evidence pres entcd to the undersiSned il has
bean made to appear thai the Fir National bank of
kecs Nh, in the County of Le and Of Iowa has
bean duly organized under and according 70 the re-
aurenents OF the sca Of Congrrss entifed Au ct te
provide . Nsuoaal Currenc,, secured ey a psdxr o,
United State. stocks, aad 20 psoyids fr sh- eirrsls
uon and redeuapi thereof approved Febr raaxy a6.h
1853 and ha> conpl~a with all the provisions Of ,at
act required g. BE- ompisd with before eommsnsin&
the business 4 Banking
Nov, therefore, |. auxh Mccutrnch Comptroller o.
the Currency. do hereby sers ths; fhe said First M
tioaal Bank OF K-okut. County II Lse aud state u
Tows ie authnrixedt commences the busiDvss of IA M
ing under the oct afor1sasd.
In teaimnny thereof witness my Rand and seal q
On c. this min Ii day of septsmbes, 1861
BUGH McCuLLOCH,
sepl6-dom Comptroller or the Currency
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25

On THEIR WAY-A number of the
Commissioners to take the vote of the
Iowa Regiments have received their pol
books and copies of the law. and yester'
day they started down the river for their
several destinations. las>.-r
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25
GRAND MASS MEETING +! F!
AT CHARLESTON,

On Saturday, Oct. ID, 1858
Union men, rally! and let there be ,
grand turn out of all the loyal people
both young and old. @@so
Colonel BusSey, Hon. James F. Wilson,
DR.. ID. l.. McGUGlN,
And other able Speakers will be present
and address the meeting, on Saturday, at
l o'clock p. m.
The people of Charleston are making
preparations for a grand time, and it is
expected that the People will turn out
En- ,Sose to hear the abls epakers who
are announced for the occasion.
A Baskes Dinner win 10 In order.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25

BRIsK.-Main street was crowded with
wagons yesterday, loaded with grain, hay,
coal and wood.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25

~U. s. Marshal doxie was In the
city last evening. He is'ssopping at the
Deming 1ouse.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25

~ The Chicago Journal says thA.
it has turned out, after great effort has
been made and much money sacrificed,
that New Jersey will not be able to avoid
the draft. Although recruiting has been
going on since the latter part of July
only $500 men have been procured,
leaving 4,2s0 yet to be furnished, not 70
speak Of the numerous desertioos among
the men enlisted, which will have to be
made up. At the present rate OF enlist
ment it will require two months to gil up
the original quota, and some time longer
to gil the places Of those made vacant by
desertion. To secure the whole number
will cost the State 81, 100000, and the
Government is about to enforce the draft.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25

ER Rev. bennett will lecture to the
Soldiers Christian Association at the
Lecture Room Of the Medical College,
this friday evening. at O'Clock
Subjeet-"Loyalty to God" A general
attendance is desired.
]. M. WALDO, Sec'y.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25
THE CITY.
Arr;v., and Departure Of Mails
and Departure of Trains.

4. vt. D.. u r. n K. p. AND H.. 4. 4.
Train 20 M Train leaves =. 7.I5 IN
g arrives. q 90 Pm. % Train leaves % P.n
Freight leaves. oop.n ILbrroIs & SOUTH rR.R.
=. arrives. 3ep.M. Leaves Hamilton & ooP.M ".
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25

Look ON THE SECOND AND THIRD PA
GEs.-On the inside of our paper will
always be found interesting correspond
ence and miscellaneous reading matter.
Do not fail to look on those pages.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25
SOMETHING FOR THE PooR Man.

SOMETHING FOR THE pooR MANA
man naturally seeks for an article which
will be of the greatest service. This
seems to apply to medical remedies as
we'll as to articles of wear. When We
have an attack of the rheumatism, sore
throat, pain in the stomach or chest. OF
any Of the thousand-an done ills which
human flesh is heir to. we at once look
around for some kind of relief. Bear in
mind that Lamberson's Poor Name Nerve
and Bone Liniment hs IS good reputation
in this vicinity, having been manufac.
tured here for number of years, during
which time it was used very successfully
both Tor man and beast. It is for sale b.
S. B. Vowel + Co. and John T. Wilkin.
son, druggists Of this city. sep7-dsv
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25

~ The Kate Cassel is the morning
boat for Davenport and Rock Island and
intermediate points. Leaves Fl. Madison
On arrival of the cars, and will make con.
neotious with trains at Burlington foz
Mt. Pleasant, Fairfield, Ottumwa, &C.;
also with trains East for Chicago.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25

THR BAHKrSe HousE op H. &. Lovr Co having
Organised under the Nstonal Bank ng Law the Pirt
National Bark of K@otuk. respectfully repues, our
frienns and correspondent. TO address aecordinsly
and continue their avors heretofore extended 10
- that ases eiation.
sey2i .dea n. 4. LOVE- CO
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25

Turnishet ~ Tbs. ". J. Losg, tofsowa) omcs No
b Laeiede bsoet. olivs ssrees 81 Louis, No.
Sept. II. Henfy Eglan co K, 10th Phihsss PuImon Ali
~ " Barr, c. sAvalra Acute Mania.
Is. Parker g, i6,h, TyphniA Fever.
81 16, Thos Richards, c, 44th, Chronic Diarrhea.
:. Edwin Eeison. Z, 3ist. ''
" Alex Mesk ehari. X, sch ="
:" IS. Raba stanley, p. estb ..
John Reriek, n, 3lst
=" 10, Wm MoIenshap, A. lslh, Typhoid Fever.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25

Poet flee oren on sundsy from te 10 O'Clock
"A. N. Open every day texcept Sunday from 4.
until II z. NJ.
J.B, HOWELL. p. n.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-09-25

COOP CooKs.-Ladies. if you would b
known As good cooks, and would avoit
the notification Of having poor biscui
for tea when you have company, use D
B. DeLand & Co.'s Chemical Saleratus
and that only.