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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-06
ALocAL DEFEAT ISsuREs A National

A LOCAL DEF EAT INsUREs NATIONAL
TRIuMnu IT our friends will take their
political almanac, they will find that for
the last fifteen years, whore the Democ-
racy has been badly beaten in The Stale
elections preceding the Presidential elec
ton, they have uniformly triumphed 10
eleciing their President Never let your
faith diminish, or your courage flag
There is yet in store for the glorious old
Democracy sunshine and prosperity
The principles of the Democratic party
are as indispensable to the existence OF
| free government rs air is to human life,
and when they are obliterated. we may
bid farewell to liberty Iowa States
Inan.
That is decidedly cool, OF course this
great politico military strategist in view
oil this general principle must have Ia
bored TO secure a defeat in the State IL
order to insure victory at the Presi
dental election. Hisstrategy was crowned
with abundant success, as the 25,000 ma
jority over his candidates amply testify
THE OHIO LEGrsLArURE.-Th mex
Legislature of Ohio will stand as follows
Senate, 29 Unionists to 5 opposition
House, 30 Unionists to II opposition.-
/ Union majority on joint ballot, 81.
: cF We see it stated that the Ne,
York hotels are about to raise their hal
ges to 50 and S3 50 per day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-06

reA. A little incident occurred on High
street which was quite amusing TO the
lookers-on. A colored soldier attempted
te carry his far one across the street
where there was no crossing, and the mud
was rather deep. When he had arrived
in the middle Of tie street where the
mud was the deepest, his feet became
tangled and down lie fell, depositing his
buldea aud himself IN some SIX inches oi
mud aud water. The look Of ignation
and Injured innocence which she gave
him when she had picked herself up
would have made a fence rail quail, much
less negro sold,er-and quail hc did
aud without otfeuag even word Of apoi
oay, he turned ON his heel and lett 70
camp.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-06

ALMOST A DIFFIcULrY-We under
stand that fellow named James Stratton
got iuio Il difficulty yesterday, near the
Court House, and attempted to strike an
I-ishmau namel Mcneil, who lodged the
blow aud struck Slra,tou with his cane.
The Interference Of one or two men
standing near prevented any further hos
tiitics.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-06

ray- The Kate Cassel is the morning
boat for Davenport and Rock Island and
intermediate points. Leaves Fit. Madison
On arrival of the cars, and will make con
nections with trains at Burlington tor
Mt. Pleasant, Fairfield, Ottumwa, &C.;
also with trains East for Chicago.
VoLUNTEER Now is the time enlist.
1t is but few weeks until tho lst OF
January, when those falling to enlist may
have to 90 as couscripts. But those who
voluntarily enlist in any of the old regi-
ments, or new regiments now forming
for any branch of the service, will he en-
titled to the large bounty ofmoney, etc,
offered b. Government for volunteers,
when il you wait until the draft comes
around and are among the lucky ones,
you mag whistle for your bounty. There
is new regiment of cavalry forming III
this State called the Ninth, which offers
superior inducements to any one who
prefers that branch Of the service. There
are some six hundred men already in camp
in Davenport, and number enlisted whl
have not yet arrived. 1t is desirable thai
this regiment should be full before the
1st Of January. A word to tie wise, &c
Attention! Young Mems, Gymnas,ie
club.
Owing TO the inalten ion Of some 0
the officers and many Of the members 0
the Club, it was decided at the regula
monthly meeting, on Thursday, Novem
Der 9Th, to call special meeting Of a
the members and all others desiring
to become members, on this Friday
evening, Nov. 9Th. at the ball, on 2
street, to reorganize the society and cleo
new officers. A full attendance is rt
quesled.
BY order of the Vice President.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-06

81 600 FOR TIE ORIGIxAL MANU-
SCRIPT OF THE EAIANcIPATIoN PRocLA-
MArroS.-The Chbsgo Trlbune says that
B. w Phillips. of the Insurance House
Of Phillips i Co., has offered one thousand
dollars as a starting bid for the original
manuscript Of President Lincoln's Eman-
cipation Proclamation, now on exhibition
at The Great Northwestern Fair in that
city.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-06


TnE MINNESOTA PACKET COMPANY =
1t is reported that this company have
sold ont their entire lire, including ten
steamboats,, some of them OF the very first
class, to the Illinois Central Railroad
Company. The boats are the Key City,
War Eagle, Iiasca, Milwaukee, Northero
Light, Ocean Wave, Flora, Clara Eames,
Dufaud and Franz Sigel.
The property is varlously estimated BY
outside parties to be worth from Sl20,o0o
to SI5J,0U0. which makes it pretty
large transaction.
The Dubuque Times says, however,
that the report is premature, no such sale
has been effected. Negotialiops, however,
are pending, and il is not unlikely bar
gain may be closed this week.
Iox.a's quota under the new Call.
lowa's quota Of the three huudred
thousand volunteers called for by the
Presidents Proclamation OF October 18th
! 1893, viii be as follows
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-06

~ We see it stated that the New
York hotels are about to raise their char.
ges to 50 and S3 50 per day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-06

present Us Win them. Ihere an ma
"impudent" people now.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-07-09
PatraOtisFra.

The most noted exhibition Of patriotism
connected with the present war is by the citi
zens ol Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, who, ac
oording to tho Now York Times, no sooner
got Now hork regiments into their fihc>pits
TO defend the city than they pounced upon
them rs legitimate prcy, and hceccd them
right and left in the prices Of such commod-
tiles as they were compelled to have for their
present support. 1t is the fate of war to do
vo Top mankinds worst passions 1t comes in
some mems way to murder and rob with IA.
cility, aud others to swindlo with unscrupu'
lous perseverance. In tho latter role the
Harrisburgers show remarkable proficiency
Our readers have hoard of stealing the cop.
pors from adead mans eyes. The Harrisburg
people are gathering harvest from their own
short.si GIFTED optics
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-07-09
The Draft.

In an ortico on the draft the Summit
Beacon says:
When the rcquisition is made upon
Ohio, and the number to be raised appo
toned to each county, the Board Of Draft
Commissioners will add fifty per cent
thereto, and proceed to draw from the
whole number enrolled. between the spe-
Gifted ages, without respect to physic
disability, no claim for exemption being
entertained before the draft has been COM
pleted.
AS soon as practicable, after the draw
ing, notices will be served upon the drafted
men notify ing them to appear at the Office
of the Commissioners, within ten days,
for examination. If they shuld be found
unfit for service they will Immediately
receive certificates of discharge and be
allowed to depart in peace )" but
! il found "adequate" the conscript
will be Immediately permitted or rather
required to exchange his civilians dress
for soldiers uniform, and sent to camp.
Those, therefore, who are SO fortunate
as % receive a certificate of their election
and who are not positively certain of be-
ing exempted on the grounds of physical
disability, will do well to have their able
bodied substitutes at hand, or go provi-
ded with the sum of money required by
the Governmet for the purchase of sub
stituts, or else have all their affairs settled
up previous to appearing before the Ex-
aminers, as no opportunity will be grant
ed for such matters aiterwerd.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-07-09
Negro BSnrzsaTIticS.

Negro soldiery has found its sphere on
the Georgia coast. Rapne, murder, and
incendiarsm are the legitimate occupa-
ton of Montgomery and his black le-
gions. 10 lombard dofenceless village,
drive its inhabitants to tho woods, plum
der and load boats with the proceeds, and
then burn every habitation to the ground,
is the esta blshed mode of conducting a
campaign. The New York TriGane cor
respondencc, which should be good au-
thority in such matters, thus describes
the plundering and destruction of Da-
rien; and it is no overdrawn picture which
we present as n summary Of that cores
pondence, The negroes fired volles in
to the town to drive out all who might
make semblance of resistance. although
there were probably none but women and
children there, went to work deliberately
and stripped the place of everything that
could be conveyed upon their boats, and
then burned tho town to ashes. OF the
unnamable outrages committed by these
loosea iiends upon deienceless women
while the plundering WAS in pragrsss " o
have no account, but those who know
tho race and their instincts will not re
Iquire verbal evidence to set the truth be-
tore them.
On the ground that those creatures pos
scss irresponsible natures, and commi
crimes as unreasoning bruteS do, the,
may find apologists, but who viii cham
pion tho cause of the man who lead
them on--a white man, and one who il
supposed to possess intelligence in pro
portion to his station in life. An outlaw
and a renegade before ho sought his pres
ent field. he is now poorer in all the God
given attributes than tho worst of tn
wrotches whom he urges on to crime an
inhumanity. Does the government q
the United States acknowledge such me
aal such actions rs authorized ? w
hope for the common cause of humanit
that it does not, but we cannot forge
that while cognizant OF them it tacitl
: encourages them. a debt is due to it
seli-respect which can be paid in no oth'
. way than by official chastisement whic
y shall so out to all the world as sig
= that we deny tho tight of any man
convert this war into symbol of barb,
rism. If such atonoment is not mad
then we may well deney ourselves Il
d hope OF an oyerruing Providence
IS guide our arms to victory. - Chica,
Times,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-07-09
what WIFI vallamsligisnEn Do!

We learn that Vallandigham has run
the blockade from Wilmington, N. Q. to
Nassau, whence it it is stated he will pro-
cced to Canada. This is Just as we pre-
dicted. What will he do when he arrives
in the British Provinces? He will no
doubt take up his abode in Chatham, OPP
posite Detroit, where ferry connects tho
two cities. From Detroit to Dayton,
Ohio, there is railroad communication,
and the distances is short If ho does not
think it prudent to return just now he
can keep up communication with the De-
mocracy of the State, and issue telling
addresses, which will be published in tho
newspapers. If he should return we think
it very questionable if he would be fur
ther interlercd with by Burnside, as long
as he kept within the limits of the law.
Certain it is that if he should be elected
Governor of Ohio, as it is highly proba-
BILE he will be, he will cross the frontier
at once; and to medde with him after that
would be ont of the question. Thus does
the foolish policy pursued by the inAence
OF Stanton and Chase and the satanic
committee on the conduct of the war re-
net on the prejudice of the Government
and the destruction of what remains of it's
popularity.
1t has been suggested that Vallandig-
ham will cross the Canadian frontier in
to the State of New York, and remain
there as his safest position, under the pro-
lection of Gov. Seymour, until his State
calls him to administer it's government; I;
and there can be no doubt that he would
feel more at home in the Empire City
than he would be in little Canandian
vii age and we feel assured that Cover
nor Seymour would not permit him to be
arrested here contrary to law. But, as
the Democratic candidate for the Cover
norship of Ohio could render more aid
towards his own election by posting him
self on the frontier of the State than by
remaining in New York, he will proba-
bly, be found at Chatham, Niagara Falls,
or somewhere on the northern shore of
Lake Erie, till next October, where he
will do infinitely more damage to tho
Administration and its candidate than
if he were permitted to return I'M
molested to his home in Ohio. SO much
for the vain attempt to violate with i'm =.
punity the prohibition of the Constitution
against the abrldging OF the liberty OF
speech. Y. HeralR.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-07-09
Organize.

cur future prosperity, tho peace OF tho coun =
try, tho protection of constitutional liberty
md tho future existence Of the Union OF our
fathers depend upon the success OF Tho Dem
ocratic party at the ballotbox.
II then becomes tho imperitiye duty Of the
Democracy everywhere to marshal their for
ces and perfect their organization for the con-
test, Secession and Abolitionism must be
oycrthrowu or else our liberties arc forever
gone, aud this work can only be accomplished
by tho Democratic party.
All over Ohio, indeed all over the adhcr'
ing States, the notes Of preparation are being
sounded Clubs are organized, meetings are
held, aud the people, enthusiastic in the great
work OF restoring conservative men to the
government OF the country
Wehope tho Union loving people of Holmes
county will not be behind in tho great and
good work, II you would not be, you mus
organize Club in each township, hold regu
lar meetings, have speakers aud go into the
campaign with that liCo aud yigor which /.
the torerunuer Of victory.
"Bo llrm and bo faithful,
Desert not the right;
The bravo becomes boldcr.
Tho darker the night
Then up and be doing,
The towards may fail,
Thy duty pursuing,
Dare ALL-and prevail !"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-07-09
Al AhoI,,iOn Mask,

| Thai miserable Abolition hobby, the Gun
ion League" does not meot with tho public
mvor its advocates so ioudly hoped and con-
fidently desired Trickey men and curious
bows flolIed to It's folds withalaority; but think
ing mon. governed by honest impulses, dis
countenanced and put their faces against the
SECRET cabal of midnight conspirators. This
drove tho trickstcrs to the device OF organi.
zing the 'Union Associations" branch of
the "Union League Those who can't be
got into the secret organization, are taken in
to the "Union Association" orpublc organ
izatiou. They are but different branches OF the
same thing. The Leaguors control the others,
and only swear them into that organization
because they can't be coaxed into the secret
dens. They are both the instruments Of evil
welded by wicked men for unholy purposes.
Tho Democratic party has always boldly
announced its principles, and appealed to the
reason and Judgment of men for thoir appro
val From the foundation Of the Republic to
the present hour, the devotion OF the Dom.
ocracy to-tho Union has been emblazoned on
their banners to be read OF all mankind
This has won respect for the Democratic par
ty. But how different 1t is with the opposi
ton. Those who boast of their "loyalty'
take the "oath of allegiance" and ther
sneak into secret dens to plot for the spoils
OF Office and to secure plumber from the pub
lie treasury.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-07-09
July 3-7I p. NJ.

'"'J - - -'i'
The suu of Austerlitz is not more
memorable than that which is just fling
ing its dying rays over the field of this
the third day of successful battle. The
victory won by Gen, Meade is now so
decisive that no one in this army pretends
to question the rout and Generalization
of the rebel army under Gen. Lee. The
battles of Wednesday and yesterday
were sufficiently terrible, but in that
which has ragged to-day the fighting done,
not only by our troops, but by those OF
Lees army, will rank in heroism, in per-
severance, and in savage energy with
that of Waterloo.
The position of Lee at the close Of last
evening was such that he was forced to-
day to reduce all his energies into one
grand desperate and centralized attempt
to break through our army. His divi,
sions were so much cut up as to render a
pitched battle from wing to wing one OF
awful hazard. The dilemma was ter,
rible one, and that tho rebel commander
fully appreciated all its risks is evinced
by the desperation of his onset to day.
Friday morning found our army rein
forced. The reserve of the Sixth corps,
Gen. SedgwiclS. and tho Twelfth. Gen.
elucum, had arrived and taken up strong
positions. At tho last hour our troops
were ranged in line along the Emmetts.
burg turnpike and tho Taneytown road
The engagement began by an assault Of
, our troops upon some rifle pits on tho ex
treme right, which were left in posses
sion of the enemy last evening. Thei
fire was returned by the rebels and tn
| lighting Immediately became general
Until nearly noon the battle ragged with
out intermission, but with no los
to MS, when we finally obtained pos
session of the rifle pits-the rebel fore
which had previously held them, retreat
ing. The firing slackened, but at on
o'clock was renewed at different point
along the line with ferceness premoni
tory of the terrific engagement thet en-
sued. Several charges were ma e by tn
rebels as ieintS, their troops falling bacl
after the first rush in every part OF tn
field, except that held by their forces un
der Gen. Ewell, who was seen to con
: centrate the infantry and artillery togeth
er, and soon opened murderous fire
/ cannon on our left center.
} Then the engagement began in earnes
= The firing became cotinnous r. ar; bat
F, terry after battery was discharged with
Q swillness amazing; yell on yell from ii
D rebels succeeded each gust OF shot an
o shell, until the valley-overhung vii
the smoke from whence these horrib
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-07-09
Fhe SURRENDER OF Vicksburs

on Tuesday the telegraph brought the graf
lying intelligence that General PEMnEproN,
on Saturday, surrendered Yicksburg and his
entire army to the noble and gallant GRANT.
This is one Of the greatest and grandest VIC
tories of tho war, and sends a thrill OF joy
throughout all the ndhcring States The peo
pie ofthe Northwest have special and peculiar
cause for rejoicing over this splendid and
glorious victory. 1t unlocks tho navigation
Of the Mississippi, and opens II TO the com
merco Of this immense valley. IL cuts in
sundcr the Rebel Conlederacy. 1t is the
herald Of new era in this war-the harbin ger
Of a better day. Let us all rejoice.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-07-09


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Is uoStroyeo root ana u,""ch' rs oohh
nro"S II aSSefeu III MS la'o Speoch at
O'eVeleao'
AB''hS' 'n'S' Sulc'u"' Po''cy 'nere Is
no" powerful ieac',oh gong on III the
| popular m'hu' anu 'no r"u'ca'S 'hISht as
wen attempt iiNG tho ioo'lSh ierSIan
monarch TO o'hd 'hc waves oil old ocean
WIN 'e'teis' as TO repress oy proclama.
'iohS' oruers' restrictions on SPccch ana
the press OF oy any ou'er means tno n,
sing tiae OF popular Indignation against
the mStnlei ana rum 'hey nave caused
anu are l!N''S 20 cause n permitted ION
/, ger 10 p''o' 'ho sup Oh state o use
thelr phrase, revolutions never so back
W"ro, ana the reaction now begun is
certain 10 go forward,
Az All events IL VIII DC wisdom IN ultra
Abolition radicals to prepare Tor change
in regard to the policy they have inaug-
urated that Is as inevitable as the resoun-
ding oil OF ono season OF the year into
another, Public opinion will demand it,
and public opinion is omnipotcnt in this
respect, and will make itself heard and
ielt.
Tho people SEQ that tho radical policy
which 1t was confidently and ooasungy
months, has had n fair trial--has had il
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-07-09
shocking Murder in Medina.

shocking Murder i'm Medina.
During the night of Wednesday oflast week
Mr.. 8. Coy, was brutally murdered at his
residence in Medina, in company with his
wife and little child, after which the house
was set on fire. The fire, however, was
qucnched before the flames had reached the
corpses. Mr.. COY had bis throat cut from ear
to ear. Twenty four gashes were found on
the person Of his wife, and several pieces Of
knife blade were extracted from her head.
The little child was lying in its crib with its
throat cut. Mr.. Coy has been buying sheep
very extensively lately, and had in his pos
session considerable sums Of money, which
undoubtedly caused the wrotched murderer
to commit the hendish act We arc not al
yised that any traces TO the murderer have
been discoyered
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-07-09
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.

RrrREsrSrAriv S. UHL,
psop,rr Jupor--JA MES A. ESTlLL.
AuptroR-JOHN WEtTMAN.
SurRrrr-JOHN s. NELSON.
CLERK or CouRT--IIENRY D. Mellow ELL
Tpy,suRrR-- s. VORWERK,
PaosEcrTtSd ArroRNEY--JOHN 7. MAXWELL
COMMISSIONER JOSEPH KIMERER.
CORONER SAMUEL KERR.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-07-09
uou.C.L. VaIIandighnm.

A dispatch announces the arrival Of Hon.
C.L. VALLANDranAM at Halifax, on the 9th
inst. He will be heard from in Canada Or New
York 10 few days.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-07-09

LET Her SLDE,-Ayoung man named
James Nauhn was hung at Kansas City,
Missouri, on Wednesday of last week for
bushwhacking lie was % years OF age.
On stepping upon the platform he gave
last look upon the crowd, saying
"This is my last look-let her slide. -
In moment more he was dangling in
the air, dead as a mackerel