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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-28
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In the northern part of this county
lives a young lady-young in years, bu;
vet wife and mother One day last
winter she was at some festival or other,
when young man. who presumed to
make himself somewhat intimate on a
rather short acquaintance, asked if he
might accompany her home. The lady
replied that she would ask her husband,
and if he hadn't any objection she didn't
know as she had. Not long since another
susceptible youth was fooled in the same
why. He met her at party, and asked
for the pleasure of accompanying her
home. la. yes !" said she. 81 should
be very glad to have you 90 with me to
carry my baby" The young man WASH t
carrying babies as much as he was.
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". L. SHERMAN Maj. Gen.
The king of Prussia TO tho German
Princes.

The following is The translation of the
King Of Prussia's reply to the collective
note OF the German Princes who attended
the Frankfort Congress:
The projects of Federal reform con-
certed at Fraukfort-on-theM Main, have
been brought to my cognizance by the
letter that you, in concert with other
German princes and the representatives
OF the free towns, addressed to me under
date Of the lst OF this month. have
subjected these propositions to the most
conscientious examination, as | promised
in my letter of the 10th OF last month,
addressed to His Majesty, the Emperor
of Austria, at Frankfort on-t the Main
This examination has not convinced me
that the proposed reform in its present
form, is of kind to crown the efforts we
have made for number Of years in order
to ameliorate the federal constitution.
| have not found in the project the true
expression of the situation and of the
wants which ought to be taken into sc-
count, ii the vitality and duration of such
a work are to be assured. | do not hesi-
tate to declare, although with great re-
greet, that my duty as King of Prussia,
and as German prince, does not per-
NIT me to adopt the project communi-
Gated to me as the basis Of new federal
constitution. | cannot consent to an ex-
tension of federal objects, such as have
been determined by treaties and by the
competency of the central federal author
ity, unless account is taken, as it ought
TO be, Of the influence of Prussia in the
confederation, and of the common interests
Of the German nation.
In this sense. | consider, as primary
condition of my adhesion to radical
reform Ct the existing federal treaties, the
understanding on three points, which
have charged my Minister of Foreign
Affairs To explain to you at length. These
three points concern
i. The veto of Prussia and Austria rel.
alive to federal war, the object of which
would not be TO repel an attack agains,
the territory Of the confederation.
,. Perfect equality of rights between
Prussia and Austria in the Presidency
and direction of federal affairs.
8. A national presentation, based no,
upon delegation, but upon direct election
according to the population OF the various
States, and the attributes of which, in
regard to the decisions respecting federal
ahairs, should be the subject OF discus
sion, and under all circumstances should
be more extended than those formulated
in the plan OF reform in question.
Before an understanding is established
upon this basis, no discussion of thu
other details of the proposal which ha.
been communicated to me would, in my
opinion. lead to Il satisfactory result.
have accordingly charged my minister Of
foreign affairs to negotiate, in the FIRST in
stance, with the Imperial Austrian Gov
eminent on the subject Of this basis, il
the hope that you, as soon as the ueces
sary understanding is established, will, il
concert with me, assist in convoking min
isterial conferences, to prepare the plan
which the German Sovereigns will ulti
mately have to sanction.
(Signed) WILLIAM.
(Countersigned) BIsAARK.
BERLIN, September Is.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-28
KEOK U K:
TCorresrondtnce Of the UetroH hdvsHiser'I
.c,,Iur Episode ~ the WARE.
Csn. sherman on sne death
hf0 Som.

OF his Som.
your readers will doubtless recollect
having seen an announcement in the pa
pers, few days since, of the death of a
little son of Maj Gen. w. T. Sherman, q
bright, beautiful boy of eight years, whose
disease was contracted while in camp Win
his father, on the Big Black. twenty miles
from Vicksburg. The accompanying let
Tor addressed to the 18th infantry, and
bv its officers ordered printed for distri-
button among the soldiers of the regiment,
cannot but touch tender chord in every
heart. Stricken father, noble patriot,
the hero of uncounted battles; let the
nation pause in its admiration of his gal
lant deeds, to weep with the mourner over
the Young life that no "bugle note" will
wake
GAYoso House, MEMPHIS, Tenn,
October a, midnight.
Capt. G. c. Smith, Commanding Battalion
18th Regulars:
Ny DEAR FRIEND Il cannot sleep TO-
night until l record an expression of the
deep feelings of my heart to you, and to
the officers and soldiers of the battalion,
for their kind behavior to my poor child.
l realize that you all feel for my family
the attachment of kindred, and l assure
YOU all Of full reciprocity. Consistent
with sense of duty to my profession and
office, could not leave my post, and
sent for my family to come to me In that
fatal climate, and in that sickly period OF
the wear, and behold the result The
child that bore my name, and In whose
future | reposed with more confidence
than did in my own plans of life, now
floats a mere corpse, seeking grave in
a distant land, with weeping mother.
brother and sister clustered about him.
But for myself can ask no sympathy.
On, on, must 60 to meet soldiers fate.
or see my country rise superior to all fac
lions, TIL its flag is adored and respected
BIZ ourselves and all the powers of the
earth.
But my poor Willy was, or thought he
was. sergeant Of the 18th. have seen
hi, eve brighten and his heart beat as he
beheld the battalion under arms, and ask.
ed me il they were not real soldiers
Child as he was, he had the enthusiasm
the pure love of truth, honor, and love o
country which should animate all soldiers
God only knows why he should die thu
young He Is dead, but will not be for
gotten till those who knew him in lif
have followed him to that same mysterious
end.
Please convey the battalion my heart
felt thanks, and assure each aud all tina
if, in after years, they call on me an
miie, and mention that they were of tn
Thirteenth Regulars, when my poo
Willy was sergeant, they will have Ike.
to the affections of my family that vii
open all i has-that we will share wit
them orr last blanket, our last crust.
Your friend,
". I. SHERMAN Mai. Gen.
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GRO. II. THoMAs,
Mai. Gen. Junior CONG.

This was Saturday morning. Inc
counter attack upon tie trout and flank
of our hanking column was made with
vigor soon after it crossed the river, and
in accordance with the plan suggested by
Gen. Thomas; and, If not entirely sue
cessful, it was sufficiently so to disarrange
our plans and delay our movements.
The inquiry may arise in the mind of
the reader, why Gen. Bragg did not post
pone the attack until all his reinforce
ments could get up. 1t is said, but with
what truth can not determine. that he
acted under the belief that only three Fed
eral corps had advanced up the valley Of
the Chickamauaa, and that the remain
der of Rosecrans army was still on the
north side Of the Tennessee, near Chatta-
nooga, and that Burnside had not yet
formed junction with the main body
If such was his belief he was deceived,
except as to Burnside, as General Lee
was at Gettysburg, when he supposed, on
the morning of the 81 of July, that the
whole of Meade's army had not arrived.
Aud vet it must be admitted that Gen.
Bragg acted wisely in giving battle when
and where he did. Delay was full of dan
| ger, it might bring heavier reinforce
ments to his antagonists than any he
could count upon. Moreover Rosecrans
was not on his guard, and did not look
for an attack from an enemy who he sup
posed would be only too glad to make his
escape. At one time he was wary and
active, combining the cunning OF the fox
with the sudden energy OF the panther
!springing upon its prey; but he had be-
come intoxicated by success. and had
grown proud aud confident aud inesutious
General Bragg did well, therefore, to strike
his boastful foe as soen as he did. II II
had only been followed up with Other
rapid blows, upon the arrival OF bis rein.
forcenents, possibly still more gratifying
results might have been accomplished
But this is not certain. and let us not b.
too fast to find fault Correspondence
Savannah Republican
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-28

1T IL the most nseful and desirable article ever In
! vented for woman - earn money With II viii
give her n,ost Agreeable employ NETT ~ which one
eea make great profits.
A farmer. who rsises wool csHn4 aspsd to Do ~its-
OF, N .esine II he rstses ~ ~alta. the machine
viii convert the 80 worth into eio0 ws-th.
Wives and fsmlg4es Of GoiaBt~-rs aua 10 it taeir
be-, FREUD -nd protector Whole r. nile, car be sop
ported by its ure. Thaussnes teal 70 this fact
Il knits the material pair Sfocs ing In ftseb
minutes. In day wonsn can nAke aAi haish cnm-
plete fer -srket sro n one do7en - aassn pair.
Hith knitting Se-sler except In this; thkt he
neediss pas-ibiy.
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Is daue by single m ;ion .; tauush I'D .creE.
III 40 simple that ehlld can IN grehend il. ard
know the why aud y herefoFe' ctft.
/: osahot ee.oai 4 orIer st wei asei simple IS
its eonsitnciieu Il a actual pfsaneer OF goods for
sale-gsods fJr which there Is hiwsyss market.
by its use WOMAN feels iude eud =It. aad sh Is
s'doing eassnes. her Account she suits yarn
into Stock ings. sells them and knfts mere
kvery county merchant cat employ cne waore
Machines with greai prof. katiaz tn yard he take.
in iuto stockings for retail whoIesal lie trade.
II l. no new, untried hing. bat has besn in most
successful ali the Factories OF the East y At
millions OF dollars worth OF goods are every
II Ade enii
e.. III. EMERSON,
Agent for Lee County, Iowa,
oct25-d TnrRrH
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BY TELEGRAPH.
LATEST NEWS.
Especial to Tribune.l

ASniuEtou, Ocs q
The Republican of tonight says an
official dispatch Of the 1st inst, received
to-day, represents the military situation
before Chattanooga as satisfactory as the
most hopeful could wish.
Bragg makes no advance, and does not
dare to.
The statement in rebel papers mat
Burnside had retired from Jonesboro To
Knoxville is not true.
Col. Baker and his mounted rangers
have been scouting the country ate,
guerrilas. They last night succeeded il
capturing Lieutenant Augustine o.
Mosby's band and about forty citizens
and guerrilas beyond Vienna, who
were sent in aud lodged in Old Capito
prison.
Yesterday one hundred and forty horses
were stolen by guerrillas. A force has
been sent after them.
Recruiting for colored regiments is pro-
ceeding with great rapid'ty in Maryland
LOYAL masters receive a certificate for each
enlisted slave for $500, payable after ths
constitution of Maryland shall have been
SO amended as to permit it.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-05
New York, Oct. 4


The Vanderbilt and two other steam
airs sailed from Rio Janeiro. on the 22d
Of August, on cruise.
A New Orleans letter to the Herald
con aims the following:
Guerrillas are growing bold and runner
Gus on the Mississippi river. They have
located a three qua battery about sixteen
miles above Nstchez. from which they
fred fifteen shots at the steamer Julia,
FIVE OF which went through her, but she
escaped. Some eight or ten vessels have
beer fired into.
The particulars of the capture Of the
British steamer Sir VIM. Pitt shows that
she had l,nded her Liverpool cargo of
arms, de-, in Mexican waters. She took
on board some 10000 bales of cotton.
when The French authorities ordered her
to leave Mexican waters, which she did
coming over TO the American side Of the
Rio Glaude. Capt Rolands Of the gun
boat Seminole very promptly sent two OF
ficers aad number OF men, and seized
her, transferring her officers and crew 70
the Seminole as prisoners Of war The
sessel vac sent % New Orleans.
Capt Hood. Of the British ship Pylades,
dem ia IN explanation, which be re-
oeiy ssom Capt. Rolands, in eject that
she {. .aded contraband OF war in
American waters, and had contraband on
board
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-05
TIIerald's Special. I
Washington, Oct. 9.

The rumor has been circulated that the
Secretary of the Treasury needs more
money and is about to ask for another
temporary loan This is q mistake. All
necessary provisions have been made to
meet demands on the Treasury, at least
throughout the present month, without
another loan. In fact, only one half OF
the last loan has been taken
TIE Cabinet has been in session for
several hours to- day.
1t is understood that the condition OF
affiirs in the department of Missouri was
among the principal topics under consid-
Grafton Il is settled that there will be a
change in military commanders of the
department, but it has not been decided
how far the civil government may be in
terfered with.
There is an evident disposition to give
the command Of the department to Gen
b f. Butler.
The Herald has correspondence from
British Honduras, dated at Baiize, 5tl
snd 18th Of Sept, announcing on very re
liable information the defeat Of the troop
of Honduras by the forces Of Guatemala
after a severe battle. The Hondurs
soldiers surrendered, when their Genera
and chief officers were put to death in :
brutal manner. After the engagement
the Guatemalesn army burned towns
sacked houses, robbed and committed
other outraees. President Carrera hav
ing been captured the cities of Comayas
ma aud Fi9uacigdlha named Gen Medi
ne President. All the departments had
declared in his favor. except Omoa and
TraxlIo, which still adhered TO President
Monies. There was a general stampede
from Truxilo to Ruatan. Gen Medina,
as frst act, banished the British consu
from the State. This gentleman was a
Balze, waiting the advice of bis govern
ment. An English man-of-wsr had gone
from TruxiIlo to Omoa. The king of the
Hucssan Indians had been sssassinated.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-05
Cincinnati. Oct. 3

Cincinnati, Oct. 3.
Tie Commercial has adyices from
Chattanooga to Saturday last. 1t is es-
ilmated at headquarters that the losses at
Chickamanga is. killed, 1900; wounded,
95oV; prisoners, >, 500; total. IS, 300
1T was the opinion that If the right
wing Lad held its own, the result Of the
battle would have been decisive Union
victory.
The success of Gen. Thomas on the
left was much greater than is represented
ia any Published account of tie battle.
Thomas routed Lungsiseet's corps and
was in condition TO aarsue The enemy.
bur for the Reorganization of tue right
wing.
No surprise is feltin the army at the
failure OF the enemy to resume tie ATTACK
The enemy's loss is believed TO be
10000.
Our army is in superb fighting trim.
compact in organization, well supplied
with provisions and ammunition, and is
full of confidence.
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Washington. Sept. 4

The formation Of the State Govern
ment of Virgins is now complete. The
Capitol is temporarily established At Al
exandri.. The following are the names
of the State officers: w. H. Pierpont.
Governor, L. P. Cooper. Lieut. Governor,
L. O. Hogan, Secretary Of State, G. +.
Smith, Treasurer. S. w. Webb, Auditor,
F. e. Foster. Adjutant General. ard I.
r. Bowden. Attorney General. The adj
vertisement Of rebe' property under the
confiseation Act, arc daily on he increase
in Alexandria The loyal people there
are fearful lest some OF the most deserv
ing Of the penalty, may have their sprdp.
er,y protected by fimsy Transfers. The
people of London, 100, are becoming
aroused to the necessity OF protecting
themselves against guarrillas.
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Cincinnati, Oct. 4.

A special to the Commercial from
Chattanooga 30th. says 200 ambulances
were sent within the enemy's lines under
flag of truce and brought in over SOC
Of ovr wounded. While in the enemy's
hands they had nothing 70 eat but corn
bread. The rebels treated them very
kindly, expressing regrets thai they could
mo- provide better for them. They re-
FUSED to permit the bodies OF the wound
ed or deceased officers to be removed.
The enemy holds ffty-two of our SUR
geons as prisoners. Our ambulances re
turned 70 the rebel lines with the wound
ed rebels who fell into our hands.
Both armies are busy terrifying. The
pickets are within stones throw of each
other.
The associated press says that the re-
port of the battle causes considerable
Indignation amongst the troops.
The statement that Reynolds and
Brunnels divisions were thrown intc
disorder Is incorrect.
1t is learned from Gen. Thomas that
to the obstinate bravery Of these com
mands the army is largely indebted for i'll
safety.
Our wounded are well cared for, and
comfortably situated.
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low ITE N s.

Hour prisoners, oae committed Tor
counterfeiting. one for larceny and two
for horse stealing, escaped from the
Johnson county Jail, at Iowa City, last
Saturday.
Mr.. Tidd, the jsiler, went into the hall
for the purpose OF combining the prison
ers in the cells, when he was knocked
down, and the scamps rushed for the
door. Here they were stopped BY Mrs
Wilsou and others for moment, but
soon escaped them alse.
Three Of the escaped men have been
re-arrested, but ore Of thcu is still at
large.
"A Mr. Means ran one quarter Of a
mile in il ty-seyen seconds. "a. De. Moines,
on tie 18th ult., Tor wager of $50 He
won
Ne learn from the Moute1uma Re
publican that the eighth annual county
fair Of the Poweshiek County Asriculta-
raj. Society, will take place next Thursday
and Friday, October 9th and 9th, at the
fair grounds near Sigstoos school house,
three niles west of Brooklyn. The place
selected is on nice, dry piece Of ground,
and every effort TO make this the best
fair ever held In the county will be made.
A race course one halt mile long will be
repaired, tor testing tle speed Of the
stock.
a German named Tenule, employ
ed on the farm of Joab tiinson, near Bur-
iington, was instantly killed on the 2ath
ult., By the falling of 9 pump which he,
with others, was lifting from well.
VINO ARE ENTITLED TO VoTE p
Art 81, Sec. LIST, of the Consultation
of Iowa says:
Every white male. citizen Of the
United safes at the age Of II years, who
shall rave been resident Of this State
six months next preceding Che election,
and oil the county Ia which he claims
his vote sixty days, shall DO entitled to a
vote al All elections which are now and
may be hereafter authorized BY law
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-05
New York. Oct. 5.

The Richmond Sentinel Of the 29th,
saws the House of Delegates. yesterday
in most summary manner, disposed ola
resolution for inquiry into the tone and
temper of the people of the United States
on the subject Of peace, With view to
reunite, e favorable. The house knew
what everybody knew, that such resoiu-
tons are both idle and mischleyous, for
they will only be taken by our enemies as
evincing more or less readiness on our
part for reconstruction. The house, by q
unanimous vote, put its foot on the reso
luton and without word of discussion or
a moment of delay In this they but fair
ly represented the manliness and unan-
unity Of our people
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-05

A Memphis letter of the 22d, states
that Gen. Sherman is on his way up the
river with large force. His advance
embarked here to day.
The Herald's sensation Baltimore cor
respondent has news that Johnston army
In Northern Georgia numbers 10000,
including Longstreet's corps Of $4,000.
with 81 batteries.
Lees force amounts to 62 500 infantry,
$4,000 cavalry ana 294 guns. unless
Ewell's corps ha. been sent to Johnston,
which would reduce Lees army to
10000.
The rebels expect to regain Chattauoe-
"a aud Knoxville and all Tennessee. and
then send back to Lee Longstreet's corps
with $4,000 additional men to ATTACK
Washington.
The same correspondent says, rebel
military council, comprising Davis, Lee,
Johnston and Beauregard was held at
Richmond the last Of August and agreed
TO arm ali the SLAVES in the South imme
diately, expecting these to add 10000
men 10 the army now, and as many more
year hence.
Gold is quoted at 422.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-05
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-05

Mexican dates of the l2th ult. confirm
the fact that Doblado has been placed at
the head of The Juarez Cabinet. He pro-
poses the following plan: To continue the
war to the mountains; to gather indepen-
dent men of all parties to form nation
al party to agree to such Intervention as
was proposed BY the treaty of London,
adding also the United States; and dis
owning all political acts now done in Mex
leo.
Durango had been attacked by 400
Mexican interventionsts, who were re-
pulsed.
Gen. Uraga is Minister of War, and
Nunss of the Treasury, under Juarez.
a rumor is prevailing that Minister
Corwin has received his passports, but
Mexican papers do not allude to such a
step.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-05
Cairo, Oct. 8.

The steamer Liberty is here from Mem
phis, with 200 bales Of cotton and a
crowd of passengers, among whom is COL.
Wilson, of Gen. Grants staff, who came
as bearer OF dispatches.
Tie Liberty brings dates to the Is,
with news of the burning of the steamer
4 Campbell. jr. on the morning of the
sth. near Mlllsen's bend, only one hun
dred yards FROM shore Tire boat was
on her way from St. Louis to vicksburg,
and was fred by incendiaries, believed to
be white men painted black, who left the
boat above the bend Several lives were
lost,