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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-17

THE NATURAL ALLIES A young vol
unteer in one of our New York regiments
was captured in Virginia on the 7th ult.,
and taken before Stonewall Jackson who
travelled on the same train to Richmond
The prisoner had just heard the news of
Seymours election in New York paper,
and gave the first information of it 10
Stonewall. who exulted over the Demo
cratic triumph in this State as another
Bull Run, and remarked that better thin.x
might now be expected in The North. All
the way to Richmond, Jackson procl4ilne d
the news TO those he met, and il was hailed
as though 1t involved the recognition of
the Southern Confederacy. Stonewall is
smart, but sometimes little too iast.-N
Y. Tribune.
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INDIANS BECOMING UNEASY.
Washington. Jan. Is

The Secretary of the Interior Ina, sent
to Congress letter, and accompanying
httcrs, from Indian Commissioner Dole,
with a recommendation for the destribu.
ton Of 100000 at once among the In
dams of Utah, upon the fact that many OF
the savages are becoming FESTIVE and in
surrectionary, believing that Government
has lost its power and ability to protect
them on one hand and keep them in sub
lection on the other. He also recon-.
mends two temporary special agencies,
one to the Chippeways of Utah, and the
other TO the Upper Missouri.
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Eg-The official report of the founder
ing of the Monitor shows that her loss
was attributable to the springing large
leak above the line where her armor
joined on to her hull, caused by the
weight Of her armor and the strain thus
produced on her wood work during the
violent pitching of the vessel in the heavy
sea.
When she rose on the swell, the fat
under-suriace of her projecting armor
came down with a great force on the wa
ter, causing serious shock to the yes
sci and turret, and, as supposed, increas-
ing the leak. The pumps were entirely
powerless to keep the water down in the
hold, and 1t became necessary to transfer
the crew to the ship which had the Mon
ltor IN tow. AS the waves were dashinp
over her whole deck, this transfer was
extremely hazardous, and il was while at
tending to this that most of those who
were lost persisted. The whole official
report tends to make 1t clearer than ever
that the Monitor was wholly unseawor.
thy.
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By Never before in the history of thi

By Never before in the history of this
country did any prominent men, much
less all the leaders of great party, pro.
pose to compromise and yield TO traitors
in arms against The Government. Iithere
is no more patriotism or virtue in the
country than to sanction or tolerate such
a scheme, we are unworthy the fame or
the Government bequeathed by our revo-
lutionary forefathers, and as a country
will deserve the miserable fate which
would follow such craven baseness.
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CHEERFULNESS.
FROM THE GERMAN OF JEAN rAUL.

FROM THE GERMAN OF JEAN rAUL.
Excessive grief is the hearts suicide ;
as the self-murderer is in Silesia buried
with his face to the ground, SO he who
INDUCES in excessive grief. lies with his
face turned earthwards, instead of lifting
it, as he ought, to the heaven Of the past,
the prcec-t a'a ilty fuu.c. Raise thy
self up, y n.n -, around Ire, aud re-
gard something Ai4her ahd brighter than
earth, with its worms and darkness
Cheerfulness, mot enjoyment, is your duty;
be i, then our aim. In soul filled with
gloominess, and mistrust, the heavy stag
nant air chokes the growth of all spiritu-
al blossoms. Let your heart open to
sweet sympathy and compassion, but not
to cold distrust and detection as the
flower remains open to the dew, but clos
es against the rain. So little is suffering,
SO much is happiness, proper part Of
of our nature, that, with equal measures
OF delusion, we repent only that which
has panied, not that which has given
joy.
Great bereavements work afterwards
more refreshingly upon the spirit than
great joys; so, on the contrary, minor
sorrows weaken more than minor joys
strengthen. For after the sun-stroke of
rapture, the chambers of the heart are
Enclosed to all our enemies, whilst ex-
cessive grief opens them easily to our
friends. But tie happiness of life, con-
ssts like the day. not in single flashes,
but in steady, mild serenity; the heart
here lives in this peaceful and even light
(were it but moonlight or twilight its
tairest time. The spirit alone can yield
this heavenly calm and freedom from care;
fortune cannot-for she gives as she takes
away, by starts and we feel ever the
shocks Of fate, whether they lift US up to
heaven or cast US down to earth.
But in what way can man effect this !?
Not by planting joys, but in uprooting
and removing sorrows; 80 that the soil
unchecked by weeds. may Of itself bear
sweet fruits-Dot by mans seeking after
joys, and building up for himself heaven
upon heaven, which often single cloud
may wholly veil-but by removing the
furies' mask from grief. and uncovering
and looking steadily upon it's daily actors
face II man has only once unmasked-
that is, conquered-grief, he hold. already
the garden key of Eden; for there re-
mains to him, besides all the higher bless
ings of circumstance and Of duty, the
still, untroublel happiness of existence,
which in this freedom from sorrow and
Joy, can expand in fullness and strength
"a happiness which, although in low
er degree. the savage in his hut, the son
of the East under the shadow Of his tree,
and the countryman on his house door
bench, enjoy likewise; whilst without
aught to do or aught to receive, he stretch
Is himself there, quietly and at rest. and
looks upon and feels the world without.
And this tranquil feeling not sorrow
alone, but rapture too, destroys; for, as
it is an abiding feeling, 30 too, it is a
weaker one. Thus have we perennial
for. get-me-not Of JOY within us, but no
similar one Of pain and thus is the blue
armament greater than every cloud that
il therein. and more lasting too West
minister Review.
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Washington, Jan
The Massachusetts men here in
to serenade Mr.. Sumner to.nipb
hearing of their intention, he pro}
request that the fund subscribed
music should be donated TO the
chuseus Soldiers Relief Association
Which was done.
The military court bill OF Senate
son authorizes the Judge Advocate /
court-martlal to issue processes to /
the appearance Of witnesses, as
command of the States in which thl
martial shall sit.
The Attorney General. in repl \
order of the House asking why n
fiscaton act had not been enforced
Distric. Of Columbia, enclosed d
from Mr.. Darlington, U. S. Dist
torney, stating that in all cases Of
ty that has been seized and rep
him by the military authoritiesS
view to conhscation, preliminary Il
ings have been instituted to sec
condemnation Of The same. He adj
obstacles in the way Of the law as
are 80 serious as to cause grave an
sions that no satisfactory results
obtained in the prosecution Of
authorized by it.
The Attorney General in his d
ply to the resolution, says that Il
not been any judgment Of condo
In the record of the Courts, eitht
eon6scation acte passed BY Copgrl
that 10 necessity FOR delay has
since the subject was placed
hands. He states that the law
that the facts constituting guilt
quent for forfeiture, shall be clearld
and he has instructed the Dis,ric
ney to avoid hasty and improvid1
ures, whilst he has urged upon
vigilance in enforcing the law.
Their says the rest charge him
evasion Of the law.
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He spoke of the prop,ess ma,

He spoke Of the progress made
the lac. session Of Congress, but
holds details from publication at nj
10 conclusion, he says the enerEI
Whole nation have accomplished nj
and our troubles have been convert
to blessings, and then winds up /
prayer fef the restoration of peace. |
In the House u resolution was
duced and referred, looking to the \
ing OF the Confederacy abroad, and ]
10 France for her endeavors to l
European Intervention.
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r According &c ~ article in the ".
! Times. there are now eighteen United
States steamers in pursuit of the pirate
Alabama. Among the numbers are the
kearsargo, the Minnesota. the Wander
bllt, the San Jacinto, the Canadaigua, the
Tuscarora, DC. Every vessel Of the
eighteen is q match for the Alabama,
sape in speed, and several Of them arc
able TO overtake her in fair pull.
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From New Orleans.
New York Jan. l6

ave" i W UdH. 40.
The steamer Orion, with New Orleans
advices 10 the 18th of January, arrived
here at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The
rebels were increasing upon the Union
men in the neighborhood of Donaldsville,
but no damage was spprehended there
from.
Rumors we're current that the battle of
Nicksburg began on the 3lst ult, aud
was continued daily, but nothing very
definite in regard to it was known in New
Orleans.
The affair at Galveston on the ed inst,
had caused general gloom among the
army and navy. Admiral Farragut had
sent the brooklyn, the Scotia and half
dozen of his best ships to re-capture the
Harriet Lane ut all hazards, and if pos
sible to destroy the rebel gunboats
General Banks had been ia command
a month, but nothing Of particular inter
est had TRANSFERRED 1t was known, how
ever, that he was not idle Most of his
troops had gone TO Baton Rouge.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-17

PRovIDENcE LIouoK,--A pretty good
story is told US concerning q good Dea-
con in neighboring town. He is one of
the old-fashioned sort of Deacons, and
has always been in the habit of "taking
IA little for the stomach's sake" but was
never known to get intoxicated except on
one memorable occasion. He was then
on visit to Providence. Tho news Of
the sad affair reached the church men,
bers, and the Deacon was brought up for
discipline. The Deacon explained the
circumstances in this wise: Brethren,
| am sorry, but it's not my fault. /
daily take half glass of our to,on liquor,
and it does me no harm. But that Prov
ide"ee liquor is powerful. 1t knocked me
before knew it, The Deacon was re.
leased on condition that he would drink
no more Providence liquor.-[Woonsock.
ct Patriot.
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VERBAL SrATIsTIcs.-The annexed
suggestion is made by a Nottingham jour
nal
Professor Max Muller, in his admira-
bic lectures on the Science Of Language,
(call it if you will, Glossology,) tells us
that out Of the $4,000 words or SO in the
English tongue, it is found that rustic
laborer only used 800. An ordinarily
educated man is supposed to reach 8, 600
or ,oo0. while a great orator reaches TO-
000. The Old Testament contains 5,649
different words and the works Of Shake.
spc1ro .5,oeo, those u Milton al.u.
5000.
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Congregational.
Washington. j
SENATE.

The Vice President presented
munication from the Secretary OF 10 10
terror, asking for an appropriation
million dollars for the capital exte$sy
two hundred and fifty thousand q
new dome. --ssstl
" nion from the Military CT
l"potted back bill to suspendere
VI lands on the coast of Georg ~.
about Port Royal, with an AM 10
substituted.
Powell from the committee on
ry, reported back bill 10 amer
amending the judicial system. :,
Foster offered resolution dirt ,ho
Committee on Finance to inquire in e {
expedency of making an appropriaVbv
for the purpose of encouraging emigration
from Europe to the United States. He
hored no one would oppose it. There
were great many persons in Europe, in
dustrlous, honest aud frugal, who would
come to this country il they had the
means. 1t seemed To him under the pre-
sent circumstances this was . matter Of
national concern. The resolution was
adopted.
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sas- DR. Odds, rampant treason sym
psthizer IN Ohio, is publicly denoun cling
Gov. Tod, of that State. He declares
himself IN favor OF "putting down Tod. !"
II report speaks truly, Olds has alread y
put down too many tods, and that is what
ails him.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-17

s@-Some one has beautifully said -
"The water that flows from spring does
not CONCEAL in the winter, and those SEN
timents Of friendship which flow from the
heart cannot be frozen in adversely.
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MoETRosr. Jan. II.

EDITOR GarE Cry - The following
communication, which the Constitution
refuses to publish. will explain Itself
Please publish and oblige many friends.
IL A. MfhLEs.
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BY TELE G. r A p n.

Boston Jan. lS;

The schooner Cnion arrived here to-
day, leaving Jamaica on the 9Th ult.,
having aboard the Captain and crew of
the bark Parker. from Boston, and cap
tured in Monia Passage by the Alabama.
The Parker was burned.
The Alabama subsequently, captured
the Union, but lot her 60 after giving
boLds for the vessel.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-17

Many man keeps on drinking
I'LL be hasn' coat TO either his back or
his stomach.
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Washington. Jan. l6.

washington, Jan. l6.
The following has been received at
the Headquarters of the Army here
Fort Monroe, Jan. Is.
To II. W. Halleck, Ger'l-in- CHEF:
The Richmond papers are reporting
that Gen. Price surprised our troops near
New Providence, and whipped them on
the 9Th inst.
The following dispatch of the 10th inst,
gives the true version of the story. His
attack was repulsed by our mounted rifles
under Major Wheeler. 1t is due to the
Major and to our troops that the truth
should be known, and if you see no OBJ
lection. l would be glad to hi The dis
patch published.
[Slgned, Jso. A. DIX.
Major General.
The enemy crossed Blackwater in con-
siderable force, and attempted yesterday
to drive in our right wing. but we're re-
pulsed. Infantry, cavalry and artillery
were employed by the rebels. but they
were repulsed by Maj. Wheeler. The
enemy's advance was charged upon and
driven back upon his support. At inter-
walls through the night shells were thrown
from the rebel batteries.
TSign,d, john A. PECK,
Major-General Comd'g.
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HzThe N Y Times nublishes the fol

ETThe N. Y. Times publishes the fol-
lowing CORES pondence in reference To the
use of Revenue Stamps:
Office of Thorn pson Brothers, Bankers,
No. 2 Wall ST., N. Y, Jan. ., '63
To the Editor Of the N. r. Times:
BY the annexed documents you will
see TINT the great variety Of Revenue
Stamps, hitherto required, is now sbol-
ished.
Any stamp is now good for its face on
any instrument.
THOMPSON BRoTnERs.
Office of Thompson Brothers, Bankers
No. ,. Wal st, N Y, Jan. 6, 63.|
Hon. Geo. s. Bou.ucH Comm ission er
Internal Revesae, Washington, D. G.
We are in receipt of = copy of an act
approved December rs, 1862. Permit
us to INQUIRE
First Does that act justify us in us.
surfing the public that any stamp, provi-
ded it is for the right amount. will an
swer for any instrument, oisregarding the
particular designation that such and such
stamps are to be applied to such and such
instruments In palmer words Will an
insurance stamp be used on certificate
of stock Can mortgage stamps be used
on notes :? &C., &c
Second. Will the act referred to JUST
fly the non use of stamps, where they can
be had up to the first day of March, 1868,
or will such non.use subject he parties
to the forfeiture named in the act "To
provide Internal Revenue" approved Jn
ly 2, 1862?
Your early answer is desirable.
THOMPSON BROTHERS,.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Office OF Internal Revenue,
Washington, Jan. s, '63
GENTLEMEN Your letter of the 9th
inst, has been received, and contents no
ted. The act approved December Is,
1869. TO which you refer. permits the in
discriminate use of all kinds of stamps,
except proprietary stamps, care being ia
ken to affix a stamp ofthe proper amount.
All persons willfuly ncsec,ing to use
stamps, when stamps can be obtained
render themselves liable to the penalty
provided in the law.
Glo. S. boutwell,, Com.
Messrs. Thompson Brothers, Bankers,
NJ. Wall-street, New York.
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New York, Jan. l6.


Specials this morning contain but lit
tie OF interest.
The Surgeon General states the santa
ny condition of the Army Of the Potomac
is good Some companies complain of
the quality of food and provisions, and
also that they have an insufficient guam
tity.
The army correspondent Of the Times
says the rebels evidently anticipated an
other attack last night, and threw up sew
eral rife pits extending over half mile
of ground The new rifle pits arc nearly
opposite Falmouth, and on the night Of
our position.
Indications show that the army is liza
bic TO receive marching orders al any
moment. A movement mast and will
take place before the expiration Of many
DAYS.
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prise, 40 they did not expect a boat up
90 som, and were about to attack Forrest
wEa crossed near Clifton. He drove
his horses across the river, and crossed
his men aud eight peices. Of artillery on
RATS and fat boats lie says no boat can
go up now without two or three gun
boats, without being captured.
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Thirty-One Persons Drowned.
Blnghamplon, n. y, Jan. 10.

1t appears the accident reported few
days since as having occurred at Harper
vile, by which q number of persons lost
their lives by ice breaking, is probably
incorrect
The Greene N. Y, American says, on
Friday last us the scholars of a school, two
miles south of Lanesborough, were On a
skating frelic, the ice gave way and 81
out of SO were drowned.
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Headquarters Army of Potomac, !
January Is.
Richmond papers contain tie follow
ing:
Chattanooga, Jan l4.---Ofhcial infor-
nation has been received here that Gen'l
Rosecrans has been heavily reinforced and
is repairing the railroad from here to
N4shNille. General Neglee is in his rear
and has destroyed the r. R. bridge just in-
ishsd ut Mill Greek, 9 miles south of Nash
vile. He destroyed an engine, cars and all
the tools, and captured the entire working
party. There is a report that the FEEDER
als are 20 miles this side of Murlrccsboro
and are advancing slowly.
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A DEMONSTRATORS NO.

Notice IL hereby given that I have b
AdminlsIator Of the estate OF n. n n
late OF Jackson Township, Lee Count
ceasedl. All p.rsons having claims
sssah viii present them, aud all psrsso
.aid estate will make immediate psymeS
dersisned and save cost.
THOMAS ~
January 10, iB63--dlt Al
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The following has been received at
the Headquarters of the Army here
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RAILROAD BRIDGE AGAIN DE
STROXED.

Headquarters Army of Potomac, !
January Is.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-02
CnAnIs AGAINST UNITED STATES.
dec l6iy


FINLEY BIGGER, date Register Of the United
States TreAsury,) and CHARLES L. SHERMAN,
CounseloTs at Law will devote their entire atten.
ton to the prosecution and settlement of demands
against the United States growing out Of the pres
ent war, including the Accounts and Claims Ol
States Contractors, and DiBbursing Oiicers appll.
cations for the restoration Of property Illegally
seized or captured and for compensation for the
use OF private property for Government purpOseB
and for damages for the Injury of such property by
the army, for nilitAry pay, pensions, and BOUNTY
landsj and for distTibutive shares of moneys pays,
bic at the Treasury and due to sub-contrRetOF and
othera. -..
They will also give legal advice to claimants,
contractors, and TO unprofcBsi0nal agents IN mi,
gated easeBj and prepare written arguments when
desired. .H.."HI. .~a.
With nonresident Agents who may send them
claims, an equitable division OF commissions win
be made.
Undisputed Demands will be collected And
promptly Femitted for a commission Of from A haIl
10 two and half per cent, depending on the
amounti and negotiations with the Department.
conducted on moderate terms
by prompt attention, moderate charges long ex
peTienoe, and minute knowledge OF the eX.lawS
regulations, rules, apd procedents goyeFAlRE tEW
clasa OF business at the Departments they hone IN
render their services useful to olairants aud puLIe
creditors.
reference may be inside to members OF Conrre.,
and officers OF the Government; and especially M
permission, to the Hon, ELISHA WHITTLESEY EF.t
Comptroller Of the Treasury,
Address Messrs lIGGERS SHERMAN,
Washington, b. o,
OGlce, No, alS y street, near Treasury and VA.
lards Hotel nov s-em,
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-02
jan 9tf
EOR BOSTON, VIA NEWPORT AND
Il FALL RIVER.


By the splendid and superior steam SISss
STATE, BAY STATE, and STATE OF MAINE,
OF great strength and speed, but particularly
adapted TO the navigation OF Long lslaG Sound
running in connection with the Fall river and Old
Colony railroad, distance OF 90 miles only 10 Bos-
ton. ... '.. H...
Leave Pier No. 8, North river, near the battery.
The steamer EMPIRE STATE, Capt. BTaYtOn,
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at O'Clock
p. NJ, touching at Newport each way,
The steamer METROPOLIS, Capt. Brown, on
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at O'Clock
p NJ, touching at Newport each way,
These steamers are htted with eommodinis state
rooms, and every arrangement for the security and
comfort OF passengers, who are afforded by this
route nights rest on board, and, ON arrival at
Fall river, proceed per steamboat train, reaching
BoAtGp early the following morning, or may remain
on B0ard until starting OF the accommodation AZ 8
A. NJ, by which they may reach Boston about 8. .l5
AbaggAge master Is attached to each steamer,
who receives and tickets the baggage, and accom-
pAniea the same to Its destination
A steamer runs, in connection with thls line, be-
tween Fall river and Proytdence, daily, except Sum
days.
freight to Boston Is forwarded through with
great dispatch by an Express Train, which, leaves
Fall river every morning, Sundays excepted, at Y
O'Clock, for Boston and New Bedford, arriving at
it's destination at about II A. NJ.
For freight or passage, apply on board, or at the
office, on Pier No. o. North Tiyer, For stAte-rooms
and bertha apply on board, or n desired TO secure
WIN. BORDEN, Agent,
aug lT-tf 10 and II West street, N. y.