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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-19
AN IMPORTANT FIELD DAY IN
THE HOUSE.
The Peace Party Unmasked.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Trbune.l
Washington, Jan. IA, 1863.

L Especial Uisp&tcn 70 tne SnicaHo lrlpune.J
Washington, Jan. II, 1868.
By far the most significant and import
ant debate of the session occurred to-day
10 the House, striking the key note o.
Democratic opposition to the war, and
foreshadowing the doctrines and policy Of
the new Democratic party which its lead
ers hope to organize from the three ele-
ments of Thurlow Weed-Conservatives
Border State men and the present Demo-
cratic organization.
Mr.. Vallandigham succeeded in getting
up his resolutions, which were introduced
some time ago, to-day, and made an elsb-
sfate and able speech. which he has been
lfer some time preparing, and by far the
best he has ever made, taking the boldest
and most ultra peace Democratic grounds,
and clearly indicating the policy hereafter
to be adopted by the opposition. His
speech was fully written out. printed and
committed to memory, and forcibly deliv-
cred.
Mr.. Bingham Of the same State, follow
ed for the Republicans, in wholly extern
pore speech Of great power, denouncing
Vallandigham's craftsmanship, exposing
and denouncing the tendency Of his
teachings, and rising at the close to q
pitch of eloquence that brought back the
earlier and better days of Congress.
Wright of Pa, q Douglas Democrat,
hitherto supposed to be In the main in
harmony with the Vallandigham school,
then got the floor, and in most stirring
and eloquent speech, that again and again
called down salvos of applause from the
galleries and from the floor, denounced
Vallandigham's position and the whole
tendency Of his teachings, and especially
protested against the possibility of sepa-
ration which would carry the Northwest
with the South, to which Vallandigham
had Significantly pointed, and closed with
touching allusion to losses in his own
family from the war, which, like Cato Of
old, he did not regret, and would have
blushed not to have had occur.
All the speeches commanded profound
and very unusual attention. Vallandig.
ham was listened to in silence, the mem.
bers clustering around his desk to hear
him more distinctly, and even granting
him BY unanimous consent fifteen extra
minutes in order to let him finish.
Bingham and Wright commanded
equal attention while their voices were
repeatedly drowned In applause, which
the Speaker could not suppress, even by
the threat of ordering the galleries clear
ed.
Vallandigham's effort is regarded as a
true exponent of bis party principles and
as faithfully interpreting the views Of
nearly oil his fellow Democratic Repre-
sentatives. 1t is thought that fully half a
dozen Democrats in the House will take
the same manly and loyal position with
Wright
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-19

A distinguished physician, who died
some years since in Paris, declared, 81
believe that during the .wenty-six years
that | have practiced my profession in
this city, twenty thousand children have
been carried to the cemeteries, sacrifice
to the absurd custom Of exposing thei.
arms Naked
l have often thought il mother were
anxious to show the soft white skin oil
her baby, and would cut round hole in
the little things dress, just over the heart,
and then carry it about for observation BY
the company, it would do very little
harm. But to expose tho baby's arms,
members 80 far removed from the heart,
and with such feeble circulation at best
is most pernicious practice.
Put the bulb of thermometer In q
baby's mouth, and the,mercury rises to
80 degrees. Now carry the same to his
little hand if tho arms are bare and the
evenings COOL, the mercury will sink to
forty degrees. OF course all the blood
which flows through those arms must fall
from 20 to 40 degrees below the tempe
nature Of the heart.
Need | ray when these currents Of
blood flow back TO the chest, the child,s
general vitality must be more or less COM
promised? Aud need / add that We
ought not to be surprised at its frequent
recurring affection of the tongue, throat
and stomach.
/ have seen more than one child with
habitual cough and hoarsensss, or oho-
king with mucus, entirely and permanent
y relieved by simply keeping its arms
and hands warm. Every observing and
physician hes daily opportu-
nifty to witness the same cure.--fLewis'
Gymnastics.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-19
The Con aision Of the Sou,h.

A fugitive Louisiana planter has lately
published letter on the condition Of the
South, in which he fully corrobortes all
that others have testified on the delusion
and ignorance Of the mass of the people in
the slaveholding States, the inveterate ha-
tired Of the Yankees" which their wicked
leaders have SO carefully trained them up
In, and the present restitution which the
desolating effects of the war have brought
on all classes. He closes with the fol.
lowing remarks, which bears the impress
OF good sense, and may be read with prof
1t BY many 1T the present time:
Still any attempt at conciliation Of the
South would be utterly thrown away
The only argument which they will I'M.
derstand or respect now is superior and
overwhelming force. PROSTATE and break
to pieces, this winter, Gas you can, their
organised Government, and the whole re-.
sistance will fall utterly exhausted and
helpless. The talk of its being impossi-
Bile to subjugate tho South seems to me
very foolish. believe it the duty of the
nation to God and the loyal people, and
TO the unhappy South itself, 10 whose
welfare ! am very deeply interested.
A year ago had myself given up to
the dreadful fact, rs ] supposed, that the
nation was torn asunder. But since the
events Of last spring, and what / have
seen myself Of the prosperity and tremen-
dous power Of the Northern States, have
entirely changed my mind. 1t is plain
that, 70 far as human prudence can fore.
see, nothing can prevent the speedy fall
Vi TIC Richmond Government but . sud.
den blindness and cowsrdice seizing upon
our loyal people just as complete victory
is within their reach.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-19
B Y TELE CIR AP n.
McCLERNAND,s EXPEDITION sue
CESNEUL.
Arkansas Post Captured
1000 Prisoners TAX nl
Cairo. January l6,

Cairo, January l6.
The Ram Switzerland arrived this even.
ing from the squadron. She brings the
news of the taking of Arkansas Post.
on the Arkansas river, about 100 miles
above its mouth, by the gunboats and land
forces under Gen McClernand. We have
not the precise date of the event, but il
must have been on Sunday or Monday
The report is that we have taken 1000
prisoners. The rebels lost 500 in killed
and wounded. The Federal loss being
about 600. These results may be great
ly modified by fuller and more authentic
accounts.
The steamer City Belle, on her way to
Nashville with conlmissary stores, has
made requisition here for arms and am
muniti On, to defend herself with up the
Cumberland river.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-19
OFFICE "WEsTERN ARMY CON-"
No. 9, South Filth Street,
ST. Louis, Nj

ST. Louis, Mo.
The Western Army Committee, laboring
in connection with similar organizations
through the country, for the moral and
religious improvement of our army and
navy, has been reorganized, for more
vigorous prosecution of the work in this
department.
This last army, called from our homes,
is cut asunder from former restraints and
influences, to share in all the sad tenden-
cies Of camp life. The field thus presen-
ted for Christian labor demands that the
proper means should be used for its cult
walton, and our soldiers thus exposed af-
torded every means Ia prevent the de-
mofalizttion We so much dread.
1t is hoped, by means now being estab-
lished to facilitate the work. to reach the
troops Of this Department with the tesla
meat, tract. and other religious and profit
able reading. In addition, to furnish the
camp and hospital stream of religious
influence by such personal Christian labor
as may be secured, and thus aid Chaplains
in the moral culture Of those under their
care.
The printed page has been the Chap
lain's great helper; the want of it has
cramped his work and discouraged him
while m abundant supply Of suitable
reading matter has proved an easy chan.
mel to the heart, and given proper direc-
ton to the mind of the soldier, saving
him from many vices.
The want of an abundance of suitable
reading, and the means to secure and put
in circulation has greatly limited oul
work heretofore.
The demand for camp and field circula-
ton has never been adequately met by rs.
The anxiety of our men for something to
constantly engage their attention, and the
happy result Of past efforts, promp. rs "a
put this work upon more liberal scale.
For immediate necessities may we not ask
for the hearty cooperation and sympathy
of the religious community Money ID
needed to prosecute the work effoctually
and fill the pressing demands Of our army
While We crave the highest good fol
our country, can we omit the personal
welfare of those in arms in our bshalfy
Can we afford to withhold the influence
that we are able to grant for their moral
elevation? Donations Of books, papers,
Phamphlets, tracts. 60, nay Be cent "a
our depository, ]. W. McIntyre's, No. 8
South Fifth street, Ss. Louis. Kermit
hnces Of money TO A. g. Edwards, Treas
urer, lO4 North Second street.
E. D. JosEs,
Gre. PARTRIDGE,
a. 6. EDWARDS.
| ISAAC s. SMYTH,
]. w. McINTYRx,
Western Army Committee.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-19
Contents OF Captured Rebel Dis
patches.
Baltimore. Jan. II.

DdituuTc. Jau. -.
The Washington Intelligencer publishes
eight columns of the intercepted rebel
dispatches, being letters Of introduction
to Mason and Slidell. The first is let
ter from Secretary Benjamin, dated Sep
tember last, exaggerating all rebel VIC
tories, and summing up the Federal losses
10 that time at $50, 900. Most important
Post correspondence relates to the move
ment of French Consuls at Galveston and
Richmond, supposed to have originated
in Paris, to induce Texas to sccede from
the Southern Confedelacy and establish
an independent government.
The result Of the discovery was an or
der to Magruder to send the Consul at Gal
weston to Mexico as soon as possible, and
the Richmond Consul to leave forthwith.
The order with regard TO the latter, how
ever, WAS recinded.
1t further appears that the reception
awarded by Earl Russell to Mr.. Commits.
sioner Mason. at London, is not such al
corresponds with the latter's sense of pro-
priety or with the expectations of Con-
federate authorities at Richmond. Mason.
however, is complimented for his sell
resignation in consuming to remain at hil
post, Notwithstanding the annoyance to
which he conoeives himself subjected by
the evident sneers Of the people.
The second portion Of this correspon-
dence relates to European operations Of
the Confederate Treasury and Navy De-
partments.
Aeminger explained the schemes de-
vised for raising money in England by
the hypothecation Of cotton in the Con
federate States. The n,odas operandi by
which this cotton may be transmitted in
British naval vessels from::ths blockaded
ports to be employed in England for wal
purposes, and payments, received sluci-
dation ut the hands Of the Confederate
Treasurer, while the use to which q
portion Of the funds 10 to be put 6nds ex-
PLANTATION in the accompanying corres-
pondsnoe Of Mr.. Mallory.
The Confedarats Secretary of the NAVY
says the utility Of iron clad vessels and
the means BY which they are to be procur-
ed in England, form the burden Of these
interesting papers.
We also learn the names Of the financial
agents ofthe Secesh Conisderacy in Eng
land, and what houses arc ready to furn-
ish military and naval orders from Rich
mond.
It may surprise some persons to know
that Mr.. Geo. N. Saunders is playing q
top party in the negotiations looking to
the construction of iron clads in England
for the Southern Confederacy. He also
figures in the diplomatic Affairs OF the
Richmond government. M
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-19
IONGsrREET AT CHATTANOOGA.
Another battle Imminent.
PbiladeIphia. Jan ]

Philadelphia, Jan IT.
The Press publishes Nashville dis
patches dated yesterday, stating that the
rebels captured five steamers. and the
gunboat Slidell, on the Cumberland, and
burned them all.
Longstreet, with l3 brigades from Lee 8
army, arrived at Chattanooga, and was
preparing to attack Rosecrans next week.
The Chattanooga Rebel of Thursday
announces large feet Of Federal gunboats
and transports coming up the Mississippi.
Eight dsserters from rebel regiments
arrived at Murfreesboro.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-19

Coon TO BuRN.-The ladies of the
Home for the Friendless in Chicago
recently denounced the Chicago Times by
resolution, and expelled its reporter, who
was present at the meeting
From the Young Mems Association ii
received tho following puff
Resolved, That the Chicago Times BE-
expelled from the Reading Room.
Resolved, That the files of the Chicago
Times for the past year be publicly burn
ed next Monday evening on Clark street
opposite Bryan Hall.
Resolved, That oil loyal papers in thi.
State be requested to publish the above
There are two or three tory sheets in
this State deserving similar treatment
from all good and loyal citizens and asso
Citations. From the number and intensi-
ty of the infamable articles which they
contain, it is supposed they will be good
to burn.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-19
Steamers and Gunboat Captured
by Rebels.
Now York. ],


Now York, Jan. IL.
A special dispatch from Nashville do
ted last evening, contains the following
Gen. Forrest, Of the rebel army, via
force Of about 1000 men and l2 peice,
of light artillery, attacked our relief ane
store ships coming up the Cumberland,
and succeeded in capturing FIVE steam
boats, laden with valuable com missary
stores, and the gunboat Sidell. severa
OF the boats contained wounded soldiers
who, in jumping from them while burn
ing, were shot in the water. The negro
crew were stripped Of their clothing, tied
to trees, cowhldej, and left to starye or
shore. The boats were all anchored in
the maip channel and burned after being
re 'ieved of vauables.- The officers and
soldiers were stripped of their clothing
placed on shore and paroled.
A tremendous rain storm has set in
and the river has risen over three feet il
q few hours.
Several bridges on the Evansville and
Nashville Railroad have been destroy cd
by ban ID of marauders, aud mail commu.
nication cannot be resumed for some
time.
The wires between this place and Muir
freesboro have been cut by the secession.
lists. who pretend to be true Union farm.
ers, and have no word from our army
to-day, but it is ready for the enemy.
Nineteen deserters from various Ten.
ncssee regiments came into this city to.
day. An entire regiment (rebels) mum.
bered about 800 men, deserted and came
into our centre, Is miles beyond Muir.
freesboro
Ninety thousand dollars OF Confederate
State funds we're seized from brokers 10
this city and confscated yesterday by or
der of Gen. Mitchell.
Gen Longstreet has arrived at Shelby
vile with l3 brigades from Lees army,
and he has succeeded Bragg.
Reliable information has been received
from scouts that efforts are being made
10y the rebels to cut off Rosecrans' sup
plies and retreat and then crush him.
Gen. Longstreet will attack us, it is
said, next week with his entire force,
which is thought to number As 900 men
Gen. Rosecrans is fully prepared, but will
not move upon him until certain expedi-
tons effect the destruction Of railroad
and capture Forest and his men, or drive
them off.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-19
Louisville. Ian 16

Louisville, Jan. l6.
The railroad bridge across the Ken.
lucky river at Frankfort was swept away
by the food. Railroad trains everywhere
behind times, and roads generally entirely
blockaded by snow. Thermometer 23
deg wind west and cloudy. Snow storm
lsst night 18inches Of snow on level.
30 great quantity was never before
Witnessed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-19
New York, Jan. II.

Washington specials state the House
yesterday refused 70 lay on the table the
bill providing for the enlargement Of the
Michigan and Illinois canalanc widening
the Lake Erie canal by vote 93 against
-. The passage of the bill would seem
certain.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-19

@The rebel banks in Virginia had
together less than seven thousand dollars
IN specie on the 18th of December. This
was the basis of q circulation of over
three and half millions.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-19
Ereshet In Pennsylvania.

There is freshet 10 the Delaware and
Leehigh rivers. The water was feet
high on the dam at dark. The Leehigh
Valley Railroad 'Aridge below here is
injured, which will stop the traits for
several days.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-19

ga letter from Newbern, N. c.,
states that two Of the cannon captured by
Gen. Foster, during his late expedition,
were taken BY the rebels At the frs, bat.
lie II Bull Run.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-19
Particulars Of the Galveston Affair.
New York Ian IL


New York. Jan. IL.
The following particulars of the land
attack on Galveston have not heretofore
been D ublished
On the night Of Dec. 3lst reconnois-
sance was made with rs men, which re-
suited in the discovery of large cavalry
force in the western part of the city. It
will be remembered that portion of the
AID Mass. regiment which occupied GAL
weston we're stationed on q wharf in the
eastern end of the town, that is, the point
nearest the bar. Capt. Spence at once re-
ported his discovery to Col. Burrill, by
mess enger, when detachment of Mass.
men, 800 strong, under command Of Pc
terson and Savage were sent out. 1t
was reported soon after that Captain
Shreave had been captured, but party
sent out met him and his command fall
ing back in good order. About this
time the Harriet Lane sent up signal
which announced, FIRST, enemy approach.
ing by water second, approaching by
land. Col. Burrill being notified OF
these signals immediately turned out his
battalion, which numbered less than 800,
under arms, built barbados of barrels,
hogsheads, boards and whatever else he
could find upon the wharf, taking up
plank, leaving only narrow passage for
the retreat Of his pickets. Word was
soon sent in that the enemy in large num-
bers were crossing beyond and had al
ready taken possession of part of the
town. During the day the rebels brought
in light peices of artillery in loads of hay,
and fixed them in warehouse about a
quarter of mile from the wharf, when
the Harriet Lane opened FIRE. The reb-
els planted these guns for the purpose Of
obtaining an en6lading range on our men,
but skillful change Of position and bar
ricadss defeated their design. Our sold
rs.fcught bravely, and for four hours
refused to yield to An overpowering force.
The enemy was fairly rspulsed twice,
notwithstanding his artillery, while our
troops had none, and notwithstanding he
had two to our one. The little band was
standing mp against al odds, when it was
discovered that's white flag was floating
from the Harriet Lane. The meaning Of
it was not Understood. Col. Burrill said
that the Harriet Lane was in the enemy's
possession. Soon sitter white flag was
displayed on the gun boat Owasco. Col.
Burrill dispatched Adj't Davis to ascer-
tain the state Of affairs, and ascertain a.
TO the course to be pursued. Adj't Da-
Wis proceeded in small boat, and hav-
ing completed his business was about to
return, when he discovered the Union
troops on the wharf we're marching off,
He saw them 60 to . street, where they
were at once surrounded by rebel soldiers
and citizens-they had in fact surrend-
cred. The Adj't Of course did not return.
The rebels, in addition to their prisoners,
captured $4,000 rife cartridges and 3d.
900 picks and 500 shovels. Tie loss Of
the Union land force was quite small,
probably not more than killed and 20
wounded.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-19
UNmA8KING.

The country owes the Copperheads at
Springfield and Indianapolis something
for unmasking-for showing the maligni,
~ of the treason by which they are ami
mated, and the depth of the hatred that
they bear their country 10 the hour of
danger. At the moment when II was
feared tha. Rosecrans' campaign was end
ed by defeat at Murfreesboro, when the
disaster at Vicksburg was suspected, and
when the influence of both these suppos-
ed events had depressed the popular cour-
age and shaken the popular belief in the
tnal success of our arms, these men, sure
of rebel triumph, and hence of their
own ascendency. of the ignoninious close
OF the war, of the powerlessness of the
Government, Of the destruction of the Re-
public, and of new combinations Of its
fragments on man selling as basis, set
up howl of exultation that, though pre-
mature and causeless, told every citizen
Of Illinois where their sympathies are, and
what the loyal men have to expect, should
the malignants realize what they Their
Thought they foresaw. In this. at an,
rate, they did valuable service; and what
ever pretsnces of patriotism and obeli
ence they may hereafter make, the PEG
pie will remember the absolute fiendish
meas OF their shouts and bloodthirstines
Of their threats, when they supposed tina
victory over the Union men was 10 thei
grasp. Forewarned is forearmed. Mer
OF Illinois, you see what the Copperhead
intend i Chicago Tribune.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-19

~ j. II. Wallace has been dropped
from the secretaryship Of the State Agri-
cultural Society. on account of his disloy-
al position in the present crisis Of the
country.
The farmers of Iowa have no favors for
traitors or those who sympathise With
them.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-19
THE RECEPTION OF MECHAN-
- Ism.


BsrHs HuEriHs AND orEH FACE on Lapr,s on
dxrTLEMAH's WATCH CoMsIsEp, VITA PATrsr
SELywITpiso inrA0vKMEHr.
The New York ILLUSTRATED kews" the lesding pic.
toris paper OF the United 6tAtss In lis Issue of jan
loth, 1858, on page i47, voluntarily says.
I'VE have been shown . most pleasing novelty, of
which the HussAnD Baos., Of this city, are the sole
Importers 1t In called the sMAuIc TInx O,ssxyxs ;,
and hunting and open fsce watch combined. This
IS OF the prette most cnient and decidedly
the best and cheapest umeDteee Tor gessSal and hi-
able sse ever onered. has wthts IL and connected
der ing Fey entirely unnecosmry The cases or this
Watch ate composed oftwo metals. outer one be
Ang nne l6 g3ld II has the improv ed ruby sction
lever movement, and IL warranted IN aocurais uue.
piece.n
Price, snperbiy engraved. pr cas- Of half dozen
$.os w Sample watches, In neat morocco boxes,
forthoss PROPOSE NJ 70 bay at Wholesale o16 ssnt by
express with bill payable delivery Soldiers mast
those In the Army. Address
HUBBARD BROS. CO., soLs InroarnHs,
South Cor. Nasssu John 6ts., New York.
fanIQ-A6t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-19
New York, Jan. Is.

New York, Jan. 10
The bark Morning Star arrived to-day
from st. Jals. She reports that she was
fired into and overhauled by the British
gunboat Plover.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-19

Cleveland. Jan. IL.
The Union Caucus at Columbus last
night nominated Wade for Senator on
the first ballot.