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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-21
X NOOaE. ?. HlTsL c. \. HOOD
MOORE, BAYNE & co. No. l47, Main

On motion of Mr.. CAZEN0YE, the House adjourned
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vh TAILOR.
ja2o-dst A. A. 6s,erAL
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-21

TUESDAY, Jan. goth, 1853.
The Senate met at noon, Lieutenant Governor mon.
TAGUE in the chair. Prayer by the Rev Chas H. Read
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

Esay The Raleigh Standard says that
with the result of the late Northern elec.
tons the last ray Of hope for the South
from the North has departed. The South
ern people stand alone with the world
against them, ani they had better make
peace with Providence or the North very
soon. Ii then appeals to the people of
North Carolina to vote for conservative
msn at the coming State election. Mr..
Davidson, the author of the constitutional
argument against Secession. published
last September in the Standard, has is
sued another article of the same kind.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

EG- The fashionable man avoids con-
tact with other classes as eontalnina,iBg.
and calls things good and bad By fashion
able names. Preaching with him is cant.
prayer is puritan snu fl :, libertIne is
only man of the world, aud sot is one
who has an in6rmity that renders it nec-
essary that he should be seen before diu-
uer to be appreciated. But there afe
men and women whose lives are ordered
from within, whose ruling motive is love
to God and man, who are wholly consci
entiOus aud se.f sacrificing, who think il
more honorable TO forgive an injury than
to resent it. They exhibit a higher style
of manhood and womanbood, and be
tween these and the fashionable snl the
difference is very wide. It is to be OBJ.
served that the fashionable man is ex,
elusive, while the Christian embraces
every known class ana individual IN hi.
sym pathy. The one makes, or tries u
make, the world useful to himself. To,
other to make himself useful to the world
One is in spirit an aristocrat and the olhe
a democrat Timothy Titcomb.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

Eas- Sir. Jefferson Dayi, must be hard
pus he'd Tor men t. replenl the thinned
and disorgauized rauks Of his armies, if
we may judge by the tempting offers he is
making to the owners of slaves to induce
them to let their property enter the
rebel service. The sum of so per
month is promised TO the owner of every
slave delivered in pursuance Of a requi-
sition, aud sis a month Tor those taken
IN consequence of the failure OF their
owner to comply with such requisitlon
Soldiers ratlons will be supplied to the
slaves, aud medical uttendance; aud the
Value of those slaves who may die during
their term OF service from wounds, or dis
ease contracted in the service, or may not
be returned, shall be paid by tie Conied-
crate States, the price being liked upon
by board mutually agreed upon when
the slaves are received lnto the rebel ser.
wee. Compensation shall also be made
for injuries received by the slaves throu- h
wantof proper diligence on the part OF
the rebel authorities. Those sllve-ovn.
ers who believe that the SO called Con.
federa;e Government will be as able and
willing 10 pay as it Is to promise will, nc
doubt, accept the terms.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

AucTloS on FRIDAY MoRNIxG.-Will
be so one Walnut set OF Furniture,
cooking stove, carpets, a good sofa, rock.
ing, cane seat and arm chairs, fne set
Of banded china, any qmntily of dishes
dining room furniture, one iron safe, one
good ward robe, dry goods, clothing, &C.,
&c. At The auction room OH the corner
of Main aud Second street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

Ey- The returns come in slowly from
Missouri. Both sides claim the State.-
The soldiers, as far as heard from, have
given large majority of their votes for
the Radical ticket.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12
IOWA ITEMS.

The Oskaloosa Times states that q
Mrs. Catherine Boles, living in Jefferson
township Mahasks county, had her hand
badly crushed in a sugar cane mill few
days since.
The counterfeiter, Nelson A. Whiting,
convicted in johnson comfy, is ticke,ed
for six years residence at Fort Madison.
The same county sends James Bailey, q
horse thief, to serve term of FIVE years
in the Peniten.ary.
The sluscatine Courier SAYS that J..
Scott Richmrn, Esq, of Muscatiue, has
been appointed Judge of the Seventh Ju-
dicial District. in the place of Judge Dill
Ion promoted by .he people to the Su.
preme Bench.
The 9rH CAVALRY FuLL.-The Da-
venport Gazette says there are now ], 800
men in camp for the 9th cavalry, and
more are expected. Thus it will be seen
the regiment is full and some TO spare.
Felix Van Eaton, Provost Marshal
oil Fremont county. was killed on the
3Oth ult. by party of men supposed to
be busbw hackers and rebel renepades
from Missouri. while engaged, with few
aids IN the pursuit of those men. Van
Eaton was shot through the head. One
of his aids, named j. Shepperson.
was wounded. The bushwhackers es.
cared.
"A murderous assault was made upon
a member ofthe 9th Cavalry. named Pin
eloD, by membor of the End Infantry
named Campbell, at Davenport, a few
days since, huge butcher knife was used
by Campbell, who slashed Piueon across
the left side of his neck and cheek twice,
and infcting some pretty severe wounds
upon his right hand.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

ET A recent number of the New Or
eaus Era describes somc instruments of
torture which were discovered by Col.
Hanks in the course of his Investigations
among the plantations. First among
these was one found upon the neck of a
young woman, where it had been placed
Tor life by order Of her owner. 1t Was an
iron collar, made to fit her neck, fastened
BY a screw, with three upright prongs
abouteIghteen inches long, to each Of
which was attached small bell. The
'sbeauIy' of this instrument was that the
wearer could never rest her head upon
the ground, and the bells kept her awake
by their continual tinkling. The next
instrument vac heavy iron collar with a
gag coming up from under the chin into
the mouth. The next, piece Of iron ar
NOR to be worn on the ley. causing the
wearer to limp at every step, and etfectu-
ally preventing his running away. The
nexi, ring with an iron bar weighing
sixty pounds. the man who wore it being
compelled to keep up with the other
hands in the field. ln view OF these
facts, so we'll authenticated, who will say
that slavery is not barbarism, and the
fruiffnl parent Of cruelty aud ishuuaoits |
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

THz CAMPBELLs.-Campbell's Min.
strels are coming TO delight every one
with their music, burlesque and negro ex-
travaganzas. They also produce lfe cele-
brated "Ghost' which has created such
iuror throughout the country. The
Atheneum has been thoroughly reno
waited and repaired, having been newly
painted aud plastered, and will be ready
Tor the grand opening on Monday even
ing next, BY the Csmpbels.
See adyeris ment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

We are requested to announce that
there will be a meeting Of the ladies of the
city, Friday afternoon, at clock, in the
public school house, to organize Loyal
League. A general attendance is re-
quested. ct
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

LADIES HELrING TO RAISE REcRUITs
FOR TIE ARMY-The Evansville (Indi
ana) Journal publishes list of 40 ladies,
who compose committee to devise some
plan by which the ladies of Vanderburg
county may cooperate in raising the quo
ia of soldiers for that county.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

sI- We are rejciced 10 see that in SO
many quarters earnest efforts are being
made for the comtrt and relief Of SOL
dies families. Dayton. Indianapolis and
Richmond, Ind, have set examples
which we trust will be everywhere fol-
lowed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12
R Major General Prentiss states {

~ Major General Prentiss states to
the editor of the Qancy Wbig that his
resignation of his commission as Major
General, upon which he has some time
been trying to obtain action, has at last
been accepted, to take effect from Octo.
Der 2Sth.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12
L. l.. of a

/ he u L. Of A. will hold their reg
ular meeting this evening at Union
Hal. A full attendance is desired.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

Bey~ Lieut.. Col. Collins and the re-
msider OF the cclored regiment leave this
morning to Join the balance Of tie com-
mand at st. Louis. Success to the First
Iowa African Infantry.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12
THE CITY.
arrival and Departure of Mails.
Arrival and Departure of Trains.

K Fr. D. n. ANp N. r. II. k N. RI n.
Tam leaves 80 M. Train leaves :. 7:ls AN.
- afr'Ves.. - q pm. 81 Train leaves 30 2. N.
Freight leaves. 3 oo r.n. tLLtsois socTH T. R.R
arrives y 81 P.M. Leaves uGniIltJn 4.I0P.M
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

rICE.-The Ladies Soldiers Aid
Society will meet at Mrs. Hills to-day
(Thursdal J at Q p. m
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

EvTbe commission which has been
investigating the burning of the steamer
Ruth have reported their opinion, after
full Investigation, that the FIRE was the
work Of rebel incendaries, in pursuance
Of plot to destroy the Union boats on
the Mississippi.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

Ey 1t is estimated that the Union ma.
Joriiy on the aggregate vote at county
elections in Illinois, last week. will reach
90 GOO. But the Chicago Times says s'the
Democrats diju't vote -
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

FTRE.--A fire broAe Out ia smoke
house belonging Mr.. Evans, on Tlmea
street, about half past four yesterday nom.
ing, aud 1t was nearly consumed before it
was discovered. The damage was sl;,bt
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

ET- See advertisement OF L. w. Nor
gan in another column in reference to
sales of government stock, &c.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

r@- OlG Ben johnson once said
Loyalty is The last refuge of scou ndrels." !"
/ Chicago Tunes.
When do YOU propose to seek your last
refuge?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

1t is thought that proposition will
be made a the next session Of Congress
10 increase the Presidents salary
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12
HOUSE FOR RENT.

comfortable Bfek Dwclling House with r.a-.
fof vusieBs " bus ess, on b ond, y. ~,
10Th a nth streets Pcese on siyeo linn. =, a ~
II destrAhie The rett car b paid by board
For parts slars isQaifs u 4. O. Rich Rpsov. -
~ sAls sMeA 80 -
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

EE- We are indebted to the attention
OF Edward kiiaourne, who has just re-
turned lron the East, for late eastern
papers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

uA- For goods at your own prices. go
to the auction on Friday morning. corner
Of Man and Ste eond
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

ses- The Jennie Whipple is the morn
ng boat for Davenport and Rock Island
and intermediate points. Leaves For,
Madison on arrival of the cars, and will
make connection with trains at Bu,llne.
ton Tor Mt. Pleasant, FaiIfeld Ottumvn.
dc, also with trains East for Chicago.
E<y- Furuiture, carpets, chairs, dish
es' dIy goods and clothing will be sold a,
auction on Friday morning, at Williams
auction rooms.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

Gs0- Blrgains-bArg,ins can be had
at the auction room on the corner of
Main and Second street, on Fnday morn
ing.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

r@- Our friend G. c. Stevens gave us
a call last evening, having just returned
from Washington City. He is enjoying
excellent health, and reports that the
Hawk-Eyes at the Capital have all grown
fat and saucy since the result Of the Iowa
elect was announced.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

a5a There has been change of car
rlers on the Main street route, and any
subscriber filling to. receive his paper
VIII please leave word at this office; SO
that the mistake can be Immediately ad-
justed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

E@- Don't forget the auction sale at
the corner Of Main and Second streets,
On Friday morning.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

RIVER The Mississippi found some
difficulty 10 running down stream yes
terday, on account Of the wind. which
blew a perfect gale ull day. The ferry
boats lay wind bound at the opposite
landing yesterday afternoon for a long
time, which severely tried the patience
of those waiting to come across.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12
SOLDIERS AID CONVENTION AT d,
MONIES


All members OF the Soldiers Aid Con-
venliJn, to cJmmeacc at Dss M0ines
Iowa, on the lSta inst, whether ladies' OF
gentlemen, representatives, Of the Socie-
ties, Leagues, aud honorary members, at
tending and participating in its delb
erations, having paid full fare on their
way to Des Moines, will be entitled TO re.
turn free, over the following lines, on
presenta ion of certificates signed by the
Secretary, viz:
Burlington e. Missouri River railroad
keobuk, TT. Des Munes Il Minnesota
railroad.
Keokuk, Mt. Pleasant & Muscatine
railroad.
Mississippi d Missouri railroad anc
branches.
Clinton, Cedar Rapids & Nebrask'
railroad.
Dubuque & Sioux City railroad.
Chicago. Quincy i Darlington Riil
road.
All Western Stage Companies lines il
Iowa.
Steamboats, Kate Castle and Jennie
Whipple.
II is bel eyed that all steamboats, OF
The upper Mississippi. wilt~ulso n,anifes
equal generosity. Newspapers 10 lowa
friendly TO the cause, are respectfully re
quested to copy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

Mr.. pLEAsANT, Iowa, Nov 9, 1868
To the Editor of the Cute Cdy:
DEAR SlR:-Wll you please publish
the followlng notice, tor the benefit OF
those who expect to attend the Soldiers
AID Convention to be held at Des MOiues
commencing on the lolh inst, and place
the ladies' under addiliona! oblgations.
Very respectfully. yours &C.,
Mas. ). MCFARLAND.
L..
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

OrsTEas i the gentienon who lost
a can OF oysters on Main street last even
lug Will cali around at he Deming House
to-day at one p. M, be can have the
pleasure of seeing ihem served for dinner,
and can have what is left OF them after
ye local has had his share of the spolls.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-12

ANornEa KGoKUKIAS Promoted
Col J. A. Mcdowell, of our city, re-
turned from Washington yesterday. He
has been appointed Commercial Agent OF
the Treasury Department at New Or
leans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-01-31
FROM THE GULF DEPARTMENT.
The Affair at Bayou Teche.

The correspondent of the Philade lphia Laqai-
rer, writing from ear Patterson vile, La, gives
the following particulars OF the recent AFFAIR at
Bayou Teche:
Fer several months the Federals were aware
OF the presence of the rebel gunboat Cotton i'm
the bayou, and she was the dread d enemy Of
all the forces in tie Berwick Bay country.
Commodore Buchanan, some time before the
battle, went up the bayou for the purpose Of
destroying thr rebel monster IL possible; but
Fuller, the commander Of the Cotton, had been
apprized of his coming, and so obstructed the
stream rs 90 render Com. Buchansn's errxnd
iUtIie. he lattr r, however, fired a few shots,
but finding be could efrct nothing he re ired;
and after cons uiiatlon with Gen. Weitzel q
battle hy the Land and naval forces combined
was determined on. ... -. FL. ..s .-.t.- =.
in driving The rebels from Pattersonyille, and
at daybreak on the morning of the 14th, the Fed
eral advance having hotly pressed the enemy
four miles beyond PattersoR willie. and under
cover OF their gunboat, the Federal brigade Was
drawn up in line of battle preparatory 70 bring
ing on a general engagemeRt The 18th New
York had the eht on the advance, the loOth
NeWYork the center and the 18th Connecticut
the left About O'Clock our Runboats made
their appearaD ce, and were opened on by the
Cotton as soon as they were fairly up 10 the
Instructions. For two hours there was a CON-
slant discharge OF artillery from both sides,
when an uplucky shot earned away the rud.
der Of the flag ship Calhoun. and she was
obligedto drop astsrn. Ths three other gun
boats moved ahead.
AT about ten O'Clock Com. Buchanan was
killed by a MIME ball from the rebel sharpehoot.
eTs. ,AtIhis jancture thesth Vermont appeared,
and drove the enemy from their rife pits. Many
Of the latter escaped. The Cotton was then
headed mp stream, and started for the head Of
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FROM STAFFORD COURT uousr

tfroH HOorrespondence PhiladelphIa Inouirer !,
STAFFORD COURT HoUsE, Va, Ian. 3e.-ht
piring here es' ~ AIS
Eighteen men, belonging respectively In IN.
-N anu Sth new York and lsth Pennsylyania
: o"ha1Iy ,y Ieeun.ents, on Monday last started on
itcohhoiterlng expedition from Camp Alcock
Whleh rs about tour miles from Harfwood
Church, and fifteen miles from here nwss
Sii.tr Ss.I intention TO scout around Rappahannock
= ailon, but WHEN they had zone yxtthfn , -,
tW and-a-half miles of Ellis, Ford thev 80
leo into an ambuscade by their guide a farmer
residing n, ar their camp. About forty dis
nCuntea Sectsh suddenly arose from their
piac's OF Conoealment in the woods whi N
shh ted the road over which they were passing
and several volleys were fired upon THIN ON,
OF ne men belonging TO company C, ith New
1trk cavalry, hamed Michael A. Pagan. was
instantly kiIlGd. Two others were sliphtIy
WotEced; one other was captured. One horce
w"s klllto and two others taken. but they were
rrcapfuTed. N
leac quarters of Col. Cesnola, who Commands
he cavalry brigade Of this Grand Division, and
detachment OF fifty men Were sent to the aid
q Tue SCI uilng party. When this body arrived
hey routed the r. Is, who Were COMPELLED a
T. irtat h;suly across the river, TO save then1-
selves iron lie vengeance OF our men The
ueaoheIous faImer who, in the capacity of
guI"e, b trayed our mt n. was, howeNe- can
tGr6d, end Undoubtedly Will met with the
punishmt Mt which ne SO well merits
DuIlnE he past week eight suffers wagons
were captured between Dumfrirs and DC o.
quan. Many of IN, m were loaded with vain
a1'e stoi Is, NLich, no doubt, the Rebels prize
very highly.
TWO IoicTiUus bus ushwackers, who are sus-
pec'ed of having shot some Union soIdf r.
w re aTres ed yesterday. The day befo-a.-
thr'r nl, mel sof Company II. 4th Virginia cav
r., were captured at WheatIey's Mills, which
II aCouttweniy miles from h re, Oh the RAN
laLalfoek. They had crossed the river and
s. me lL.lo cur Lines for the pu' pose of hayI n
ii ICr. eiug 10th short OF { od and cIotnug.
le Rebtl ayalry continue 10 shew them
selves small parties almost daily between
l. I'll Will and Stafford Store. They merely
gls vi atCut 10 obtain Information from Rebel
t;tlIIpIs. WI o sneak in and out of our lines TO
tell all IL v hear and see Of our doings.
Sometimes the Rebel cavalry dash across the
RapIahaIEock, in the vicinity OF ihe Station.
They seldom liEger long on this side Of the
river. Other parties occasionally make de-
monstranoEs in the Ieighborhood Of DumtTies
and OccoQuan.
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Presenimrnt of the Grand Jury-Charge O,
Judge LuGlow-The Prisoner still i'm Fort
McIEenry.
BALTIMORE, Jan. ga. ID. Boileau, of the
fhlladeipha Erening Journal, still continues in
Fort McHenry.
Several Philadelphia and Baltimore friends
visited him today al the fort, and found him
Wei, but very anxious 10 get out They have,
by permission of Gen. Schenck and Gen Nor
rs, had long interview in the Office Of the
latter, in his presence.
Mr. Eoileau has written letter, which is rep
resentt 10 be loyal and conser vatiye, to Gen
Schenck, disavowing his knowledge of the OBJ
JeCtioEahle editorial being in the Journal until
after its publication, and also editori;tIy dsap-
proving OF the editorial which referred to jeff
DaN TX and Iincoln's messages.
He denied any design on the Government
and claims being for the Union, and for crush
ing the rebellion. The letters will be handed
10 Gen; Schenek TO morrow, by strong Union
men, who VIII no doubt endeavor TO effect his
speedy release. Mr.. Boileau is we'll and hopes
10 be relieved soon.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 30.-The Grand Jury
to-day made presentment relative TO the
arrest of Mr.. Boileau of the Evening Journal
The testimony before them showed that the
aTrestwss made by order OF Gen. Sche mex for
the publication of ar editorial article under the
title of "Davis's Message and other articles
OF IKE dangerous character leading 70 the sup
port and encouragement of the rebellion against
the United States Government
After quoting the editorial alluded to, the
Jui! tohnoI ttiioih iIoiu Saying, tnat they,
whilst indirectly body, could not con-
scientiously do anything which would have a
tendency 10 weaken the arm of the General
Government in the exercise of its con StitutonaI
authority for the Suppression of this most
wicked and causeleSs rebellion, vet they feel
equally bound to enforce all laws that have
protection of life, the security of property and
The liberty of the citizens, in their sacred keep
inF.
After reading the preseptment, Judge Lud-
low said: 81 shall direct the District Attorney
10 examine the document, and to frame such
bills OF Indictment as he may find to be neces-
sary in support, not only of the laws of Penn
~ r"nia; but OF the Constitution of the United
ne 10, w can then arrive at the question of
The rec ORD viii then present detalIeI =, ,,
and the defendants may object to prosecution
for a ~ cause they may have, and they may
also have the Judgment of this court, and also
the final Judgment of the Supreme Court, in
case they should be dissatisfied with the find
ing OF his court' -.-.E
The Grand Jury was then discharged.