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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08

Gen. jas. W, Nye, who is the origina.
tor OF nearly one half OF tie legal stories
which have bad their birth here 10 Cen
trial New York, has come back to New
York city from The Pacific country. The
General is as jolly AS ever. One Of his
stories has just got into print II is told
at the EXPENSE OF former Disuic, Aitor-
ney OF Madison county, who now sdorns
the bench. Thus runs The yarn:
Court week he (the District Attorney
used to occupy bedroom at Lewis lilo.
tel, the principal hotel al the county seat
lie bad bis bvuks and papers IN ,h,s room
hero he drew up his Northumberland
IN important cases be used TO direct the
Sheriff TO bring the peoples witnesses in
ir preliminary examination.
Il happened ut one session that he had
on mn RANT murder case coming on. -
The celebrated Genera. toow Juds-) Nye
WAS COUNSEL lur The d4tvudant. He ex-
amiaed the witnesses rs usual and took
careful minutes Of what icy would state
upon the stand. He found that "a lads
was the most important witness II the
people, aud he also discovered that she
was rather exci.able and high strang, aud
q fast tasker. ;
Apprthensive Of trouble, he thouyhI
be Il caution her a little so be told her
when she cane On the stsnd not 10 talk.
"Psy attention., rays tho Disiflet At.
iorney, 80 my questions, and answer
thsm, but aou't talk And when Nye
Comes 80 examine YOU, you must be very
caretsi and not get excited. for he's a
great biackgnard, and Will try to get you
mad just pay attention to his questions
All hpswef them-no MISTER hvs often
repeated or apparently siily--but DOME
allow l4im 70 .et You UuT OI our baiauee.'
The District Asnruey and witnesses
pared tor the ~ .it. .he nrxt day tie
case came on. he district Attorney
called hs witness and she went lhrou III
her evidence on the part OF the people /,
prrtsct admiration, and he hauded hei
over I" Nye. Hewent along while yer,
smoothly. Pretty soon he began l.
crowd her and she brgan to fare up,
he crowded her the more she resented
and worry soon they had regular breeze
Finally, losing all self-controi, she brok,
out an him as follows:
81 won't answer any more OF your con
temptAbie questions you re nasty, dirt,
blackguard. and tae District Atorne,
told nae 50 ~
Alter the laugh partially subsidized, Ny,
said:
"Whst The District Attorney tolt
you soy lRaen ont rherc did he Tel
you SOY"
"He totim SO iastniyM up in has be-
roam n
Ihe scene which followed this answe
may BE- readily imagined. In the mids
Of the shout Nye teld the witness sh,
might pass"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08
NOTICE.

IL Adam Spohn, Geo w Caldwell James VI atson
Xix, Hale h Co., J Adair II M Btack Vim stapnus
lane Elizabeth Irimble, asd siixs II Goodfidg., DE
paanLs.
You aru hereby notified that there Ia nov on die 10
the CLERKS Office OF The Distrisi Court ge County
i@a Ut keokuk,a petition Of Hiram Bsrsey, &C isina
ina judd against you Adam spohn FOR the sum
oi Four Hundred Dollars apan 1onr Mortgage sAds 10
harirs Mason up9n Let three l3 Block I9G2i la the
CTS Or keukak Lee Counts io~a and you all
the foreclosure o ~ ID mortgage the sale said lat
aud for ether equitable relief.
Ard nntess yoa appear and auswer said petition on
or before noon VI tho second day oi he
the ssid Court 10 commence st keokut the drst
Monday la september. teS3 Judgment Will be had
thsrcou by aeiAuA. III, sCUFf HON WE'LL,
mAy4 dtw Attorney for Plaintiff
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08
a. Brig Gen. Daniel A. Donels

~Big Gen Daniel A. Donelson,
commanding the Department Of Eas. leu
nessee, died near Knoxville, on Friday.
lie was nephew OF General Andrew
jackson, was born near the Hermitage,
and his education was acquired PARTIAL,
under The supervision Of the old hero.--
lie entered the service in 1861. aud wa.
conspicuous Tor his bravery at Perryville
aud Musffeesboro.-l Richmond Dispatch,
April 2x.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08
LEGAL NOTICES.
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

10 VanSiisht Adalnist stor of De Jong DECEASED
ue~ 5. Geo v Ae rAtys John Bruce AID gnas
Mason. de eu iants.
You hereby notified that there IL now on die IN
the office OF The Cerk of the Distract Court u Lee Co
~, Iowa, NJ kcokuk. petit6n Of Hiram Barney
rlsimtng OF you 4 be@Jalg, tho sum OF tine Thou
sand Doiiags With ten PR c1ut. tntcrest pcr snnun
pay able annuhy as money due Mort gage made b,
You To Charles Mason and snce assigt,ed TO Hiram.
Barney dat1d goth July 1886 also esaiuOg axains,
each Of you the iorecosurs VI SAID sam,
bcng upIn Lots AID !s in block 1891 IN Mason.
Llwse Addition - the City heoA lee County,
IawSr ft tn chase money and fu 1het asking for
| sste OF said premises and gsn.r al relief.
Aud unless pu appear aud answer said pet itian on
brfarv noon ofthe SECOND day the ne 1t tsrm 1.
said Court 10 commence III keakuk the ist Monaa,
OF september A. u. 1868 jodsment will be had thei co
| oy dcfsntt. ii. sGUrf HOWELL,
| may 4l4w Attorney for Paiuti6
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08

hALr BORING Ar FLINr --Crapo's salt
well ia this city has reached depth OF
about 900 feet. Scarcely any doubt cx
lists that VIXEN the fresh water is shut off
by tubing. brine Ut sufficient strength aud
quantity will be f,and.-[ Flint, { Mich. J
Dsmocrxt, April 80.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08
7 EGAL NOTICE.

George @. Anderson,
Hnset NJ mpso-, Equitable Proceedinr
Elix&bsih J. simpson /
George T. ark, arbiog.
Inc denieIdahts wiii AXE notice that there II now
on Die 10 Tue once OF tbs Clerk the
~ Lse c"aats lows, a. Keokuk prtitoh ia equity
VI trsotae y. Anderson .iattl Z thai he recovered
Judgment agaiast Robert ,lups n al the february
te w. isd1, o. sald toart Tor S2 ~ ~ With coat, and
~ per set insereat sasd that ti.n is Of
said Anderson. undtr said judgment was levied on
lois1 IA In .oek sixty i've lUbj ans i.ots u
70 Block ~ IA The City OF heok uk Lee csulty, lows
hat said Robert simp~ou convey ed said psope rty
excepting 70 'eet OF Que Ltto GSoyxe Glars hsu Inc
fathr OIL bis vile, and that The day Gid Cisr
couyesed said property toEtixabsh Sinsp.a ,r rop
sideraon $1,000 thsi ths said Gates w-rr 4r a. dn-
lent &c SAID ret,ian prsy~ that the ~ les ma, bs
set ABIDE aud Inc PR pett held liable ~ pay =
debt aud Tor Eenwrai raiiet, :
And aafvssyou appear and answer said pktition on
OF belorc ths SECOND DAY II no1a vi the Sep. uber
Term, 1853, o said iaur decree win be iaA en as by
Confession, aud according TO ths prayer Of b,ii
RANKIN q McGHAkf,
spis-a4S Plaintiffs Attorneys.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08
LIMITED STATES MARSHAL,E
~ SALk. rs
UNITED STATES OF AkkRICA,}
pisikirT Iowa. -,


BY virtue of ~ execution 10 directed issnea nv
the Gers Of the psfet Court Of tAe Unltaa N na.e
for the southern division ~ tho Dstrict Of ana
against Wm+ u, Austin aud Charlie. IL. A,peys parl-
usrs under the nrm ssme VI MN n. Austin c., In
vi iamvs H~ss, have lev led upen and IN seii
TO the ghest bidder the door vi ths l~rt,s ofcs
u the District Court al the rnitsd siat~s 4 the Ls
iriet OF Iowa, keohuk, In said Dsartet on he Sin
day or May A. 1863 betWee the hour. u o clock
~. aud &asIoek H., VI satd day sbe follow ipx
pers4nal properly TO wiz
Note Of Benneu Hiii dated Novrmber4 SO fOr Sas 10
:. % ter - ~
With Chattel Ao'tgage securing the came.
Nuie Of L.. Wood ds.~d Marrh a. 50, for nea n
;. Ghas. < Thomas, dated March Vi, IN. - 70
Sc Richard Price, oct n ~ a. -
king n Tumety, April 81 80 g ~
. Peter hsuoeIt Oct. 4 ~ a -
a Sebtit II Becker, Nara "a ~ 10 "a
" s. l.. Barnum, g April ri I'll. SUI &,
n. IN 81 Is
=. 81. IS 81 ss
on which last note certain payments are e,rsed a.
w,ll fully appear =
Taken and levied upon ~ The pron>rtv ,f malta 4
Co. iosstiss said Writ az Kxs cu4isn,
Keokak, April 4. isGs 80 sas 10
H. N hoxIn. q. a. Marshsl.
spe-aW D. hAAhx FULTON, Osp11f.
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T EGAL NOTICE.


10 @ Dob, snd Mary Doh5ns, his wife C II Pearee
lohes MsGuirHten AID --- Act Etcheon hi " tie
WA ard n l. Rnddtek, Thomas IA Hinas, A r siu.nls
Van Aasdai, Al Crane, Hatch Thompson M
right and Wright, exeeul ~ OF the essais
Of wright deceased. Ghapin 4 Lee, Love hry af,
Adams a tp., Am stsnuas, II ID aoaa srd d
Co.. II thompson, AHA King. Charles Parsons
Go.
Scu aud eaeh VI you, hereby notified that ihe ere
Is now die IN the ONCE OF the CLERK The DIST rc
tontt OF Lee County lows, ut ksoEuk, pstiton OF
o. ii Perry cAtmihx OF You lhc said G.. Dob, ms this
sun OF Seven hundt,d and Eightren Doitars with Il
per cent inte.esi al.Duna from arcl 80 ae8s AS
money due on two prmtssory noles, land also
against all oil yea+se foreclosure u certain Mrta age
gwen TO secure said not~e ing Ioi Jag
K,M Estate, to+~t One hundred teet GA Fuiun
att est NY aineiS ihee and laird
street. UeluE paFl ots Il oc uiFs, in
tito addition " William n. w .iianas and heeyes *
Perry 10 the ~ n Oh uE H. the eounl, Of Lee ard
stste of Iowa, which seal kslAte so4 have or eiain
some Interest
Aud uAle-s you appear the fete and defend before
OF the second Jay tile uexi term OF the said
District t"ht commencing On the ist Moaday la sep.
TENDER i-b3, agneut nhd DEGREES will rcnde red
! agatnstsou thereon BY deiann.
RASkIN ii McCRARY,
/ apif-d4w AttoThsss tor Plaintiff.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08
I EGAL NOTICE.

10 Hiram Parish u W Ford r. n. Ford, Mary w
Newton, Henry AewEn.
You. and each on, hereby notified that there
IL Tile Ia the once of the Clerk tie DlbtTit
Court OF Lee County. lows, al ke4ksk, 81 SAID soar.
Wy petition of James w Grmss eIsiu-gig ai yea.
Hifam Parish, Two Thousand Bolisrs a. nssprs doe
on certain cont made sLd ed into ba sa4d
htsm Parish ana JSn,es v Grimes. sld tne HeAry
W starr said pttisn also claims aFattst O. sou
The foreclosure % lien certain Real Estate la Lee
county Iowa securing said claim against said Parish
anu ohlesR sonsppear and saia petititI be-
lore noob o. tue second Gay oi The ssLtsmlsg
term or TRId District Court u Lee county Iva 10
be held ~ krokuk Jadseg will be rend~i I'd sxs ,ns
! you rs prayed tor by default.
| RANKIN McCRARY
ap2+dtw Attorneys ior PisintiH.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

SAxToN TIE SwiSDIER.-The examination
Of this confidence man resulted in his CON-
mitment in full and bail was fixed at $780,
900. Among the evidence produced at the
examination was huge account book con-
tanning charges against various individuals
and companies to the amount OF between
eight and ten millions Of dollars. Among
the charges is one in favor Of Mr.. Saxton Of
a million and a half dollars for editorial scr
vices ard another Of two millions for an en-
brvo work and another Of two millions for
the copyright Of book which he sup
posed to have edited. Mr. Saxton's edito-
rial ability is only surpassed by his victims
gullibility. Referring to theUnion Book COM
rany which existed in Mr. Sazton's brain and
account books only, the Rochester Democrat
SAYS
Among the books advertised were four yoluncs
on - Future History OF the whole batch G4i
volumes were edited or written By Luther Calvin
Saxton, author Of Historical Science, History Of
Creation, History Of the Antediluvian Period.
&c Six hundred and forty-iour volumes Of
biography and history, edited and written by q
single man Shades Of Gibbon, Hume and Ma
caulay, Nha; do you think Of that? Pity, in
deed, that one OF such giant intellect, such pro
found erudition, such sublimity Of brass, should
be annoyed by petty suit to recover the trihing
sum Il $4,000.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

JEFTEEEoS on ARBITRARY ARREST some
years ago Gen. Wilkinson made an "arbitra-
~ arrest OF Aaron Burr, who was believed
to be engaged IN an unlawful enterprise en-
the Western rivers. \ few Copperheads were
found then to object to tho act and TO stir IN
an agitation against Gen. Wilkinson and
President jefferson. The latter, in replying
to the letter Of friend, used the following
language
The question You propose-whether err
cumstances do not sometimes occur which
make tia duty in officers Of high trust TO As
sumo authorities beyond the laws easy Of
solution in principle, but sometimes cmbar-
raising in practice \ strict ob,efvance Of
the written laws is doubtless one Of the high
duties of a good citizen, but it is not the
highest. The dGlcs Of necessity, Of sel)-preser-
ration, Of sGring our country UteR "a danger,
are all Of higher obligation. 10 lose our cOun-
try by a scrupulous adherence to written law,
would be to lose itself with life, liberty, pro-
pcrty, and all those who are enjoying them
with us thus absurdly sacrificing the end to
the means.
In Judging the case, We are bound to con-
slider the state Of the information. correct
and incorrect, which he (Wilkinson) thea
POSSESSED. He expected Burr and hi- hand
from above, British feet from below. and
he knew there was formidable conspiracy
within the city. Under these circumstances
was he iustifable-lst. In seizing notorious
conspirators? On this there can be but two
opinions: one OF the guilty and their accom-
plices, the other that Of all honest men. ID.
In sending them to the seat Of government
wheni the icriffsH law gave them right to a
Trial in the territory? The danger Of their
rescue-ef fiefr c0nt:auing thar Nqilicq-
lions, the Hardness and wCakness OF the law,
apathy Of tie judges, active patronage of the
whole tribe Of lawyers. unknown disposition
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05
Tour Army Corresponlence.l
FROM THE PENINSULA.
wrsr PoIxr. Va. NAV q. 1888.

WEST PoINI. Va, May e, 1858.
Eiifor, Fra Press:
Our division, under Gen.
Gordon. consisting of two brigsdcs, comnlnied
by Gems. Quincy and Porter, still remains at
IVES; Point We have five regiments Of New
York and three regiments Of New England troops.
We have. besides these, small body Of Cavalry
and two companies Of artillery. The three gun
boat. which mentioned in my last still remain
with rs They have on board each about one hun
dred men. These latter make excursions daily in
small parties to the shore Of the Matiapony and
Pamunky rivers, where they confscate grain.
cattle. horses, mules. &c. for government ser
vice
1t from this rich country bordering The rir-
er have named. thai the city Of Richmond Oh
tans large part ct it, supplies.
We have now quite extensive c,rihVorks
around West Point, having constructed three
batteries and placed guns in position. on the
extreme point of land below the rillagc, we have
also repaired an old fort and namci il Fort
Lincoln.
Yesterday the rebels made their first show OF
opposition to our occupying this place. About
four o'clock ?. NJ, We were startled by hearing
the report Of artillery in the direction Of York
river. Our mail boat, the steamer swan, was
fired on by battery of light artillery from the
south shore Of the river, when about mile be
low the Point. There was a great splashing as
the shot fell thick around the boat,
As there were no guns on board, the crew Nrnt
below, and keeping the steamer as near the
North shore as possible she soon made her way
to the Point. Only one shot struck her fairly,
and this after passing through her sides near the
bows, struck her anchor, and glanced of with
out doing further damage. Our gunboats Of
course went in as soon as possible for their share
Of the sport Amer the first heavy shell had
been fired from one Of them, there Was but little
more light artillery practice from the shore
After shellns the shore at the point where the
rebels had been seen, two crews from small boats
landed, and soon ten Of the best dwelling houses
in that vicinity were Ia flames. On the whole
the rebels did no, make much by the operation.
As the Swan was loaded with ammunition Of
which We were in need. they might have done Us
a good deal Of damage if they hsi captured or
destroyed her.
Aner the affair which have related, heavy
firing was heard in the evening in the direction
Of Williamsburg. 1t IS becoming every day
more evident that the rebels are rot well pleased
to have Us holi this position
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

"AN INsTtSCE or NANSrE lgTUDENCE -
Last evening some correspondents OF the New
York WozIp and New-York Trittos were
brought here among batch Of prisoner
captured al Vickshgrc few days asl. Trey
had not been here a bali h1ur before ---
iupuden, >camp- got ODE OF tire -su-
tincis guarding the barracks o.. s..
round % tire newspaper othe,- m -ti-
city With thrir .'ctT4, r~ic,>-ia-
Oh, favor Of ms cxclar-, papcn Co. real
Their inpUi,uce Is beyond c1mpreac7-l
upon suv other confederation ,ian that they
being Z, the llnk,, press gang Yankees
everywhere arc ullc imrgacgt than any
honest race Of V,oIl, can be-, au. % Yankee
newspaper man I- tac luutc--enc. % al i---
prudence. We th0ugtJ vc lad seen and lu-
delstjod something ID this Yankee accom-
Vli-amcn- in time gone br-t-cme spee.-
l'.ut- o.. i- tGr. been seen IN the >lu,li-
...t tac unhsasd OF cdrantcrv that Iramp-cl
t.,.e villains y ho were caught IN company
vi.s ,he thie,is-, numbering yanjal- wll
have invaded our country, de-T1lict or
h.us-, murdered o.r citizens, DESTROYED OCT
property. violated our wives, sisters. AMI
dauuters. o boldly claim 0i the prc-- 1t the
SOUTH the c0urtesi,- and ciyIIiJic- which gem
tien.u ot the press usually extend o. each
other. l. aivv, and beyond al the uni.u>r-
ing audaciry We ever Imagined. They had
came along with northern vandals, o. chrrn-
icle their raVc>, srsJns. plumbers, snd mI--
ders, and 70 herald them to jhe world a,
d,eis Of hcrlisn, greatness, and glory. Iacv
are our vilcsJ and most unprinciVlel encmn,
far more deeply STEPPED in guilt, and far
more richly deserving death than the yilv,t
vandal that even invaded the sanctity Of our
soil, and outraged our names and our Teacc.
We would greatly prefer 10 assist In hang
ing these enemies u humanity, than % shows
any civililies or courtcsics The common
rohher, thief and murderer l. more respecta-
bic, IN our estimation. than these men for
be never tries % make his crimes respecta-
be, hut always 70 conceal them. These men,
however, have come into our country with
the open robbers and murderers ofour people
for the express purpose Of " hItewashing their
hellish deeds, and presenting them 10 the
world as great deeds Of virtuous heroisu.
They deserve 8 ropes end, snd viii not To-
ceiye their Just deserts till their crimes are
punished with death.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

We have good news from the Southwest
to-day. A battle on POr, Hudson Plains Is
reported which resulted in a Union victory.
As the result Of this battle very important
advantages are reported to have been gained
for the Union cause. 1t is yet too soon howe
yer to speak with confidence u the benefits
which We hope will be derived from this sue
cess Late intelligence from Vieksburg uiso
is rather cheering than otherwise, though
not 50 positive or definite IN ils character as
to be deemed either decisive o. altogether re-
liable
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05
Obituary.

WHEREAS. II has pleased God TO recently take
away from amongst US three Of our number,
Corporal John Pope, and Privates John "
Sutton and Guy stoughton; therefore,
Resoirei. That in this affecting dispensation
Of Providence, we suffer the lo.s Of three of the
truest and most faithful soldiers of our COMPANY.
Always earnest in the discharge Of duty, genial
in social intercourse, noble in soul, they were
friends Of all Of US IN deci-solliers Of the chris
tan pattern.
Resolred, That while ne deeply sorrow at the
loss Of these three good men and soldiers in the
Army OF the Lord" yet we cannot but envy
them their end, knowing that there can be
nothing sweeter in the eyes Of God and men than
for ones country TO die
Resoired That to the heart-stricken and be-
reaved families Of our lamented comrades, We
tender our most heartfelt sympathies in this their
hour Of tribulation and trial; assuring them that
the memory Of their virtues, and the example Of
their patriotism will ever remain deep in our
hearts
Resoire5, That copy Of these resolutions he
sent to the families Of each of the deceased
to the daily papers of Burlington, Vermont.
For Co. C. 18th VT Vols,
HExRY c. TExxAxr. Clerk.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-06-05

IHF PIONEER REGNEST OF CoIoRED MN
The fifty fourth Massachusetts, (colorei) re-
giment took is departure for the field of &C
tive service on the 2S;h ult The history Of
recruiting this regiment is as follows
The first commission to a recruiting officer vas
made out on the 7th of February, to JONI ".
VI. APPLETON, and within a day or two Of that
time he opened a recruIting-of in Cambridge
street. Soon after, another office was opened in
New Bedford, and within few weeks at Provi-
dence. Philadelphia, and various places in New
York and the Western States. Il was also pro-
posed TO obtain recruits from among the contra
bands at Fortress Monroe, but this the Govern
mont would not allow.
Within a short time after the first opening Of
The first reoruiting-ofice the volunteers were Or
dered into camp at Readvile, and officers were
commissioned as fast as the rules Of the service
would allow. The regiment was filed on the lith
ofMay.
OF the present condition Of the regiment
1t is said
There Is among them pride IN their organi-
Sation they are strong, active men, having
confidence in themselves and their officers, sud
there is no doubt, no fear, On the part Of their
friends, that they viii disgrace the cause for
which they fight.
The regiment Is armel with Enfield rifles, and
IS in all respects equipped and clothed in the
same manner as the white regiments. Like the
white soldiers, they have received the advance
pay and the bounty Of the Government, aud the
bounty Of the State and the families of those re-
siding in this Commonwealth are entitled to
State aid. In all respects, except that they have
only white oficers, the men Of this regiment sre
placed ON an equality with those Of any other
new regiment in the service. Their future posi-
ton depends upon themselves.
Massachusetts deserves credit for having
recruited aud sent into the field the first col
orcd regiment. There will como day when
she will be universally acknowledged as hav-
ing gained for herself honor by this act, and
honor that other States, now slow to recog-
nize the rights and the humanity Of long
despised race, will then desire to share. Mas
sachusetis has leen first to break down the
barrier Of prejudice, to exercise the moral
courage required to meet face to face, and
deny practically the monstrous lie which has
50 long held millions of our race in bondage
at the South and refused to recognize them
as in every sense men, at the North.