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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08
aos~It firms ont 4,

p0- 1t turns out to be strictly true that
last fall. in Northern Alabama, the rebels
actually bulchered about 900 blacks, tc
prevent them falling into the hand.
of the Union Army. zoo were
confined in large building ,xhe building
fred, and every one of them burned tc
death.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08

state FAlR.-1he eleventh annual
Fair of the Illinois State Agricultural
Society will be held at Decatur, from the
ssth of September 70 the Sd Of October,
inclusive.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08
Swearing Rattle snake. and Letting
Them Co.


Especial Dispatch 10 Chicago Tribune I
Cairo. May 4. 1868.
tien. buford issued the following order
to-day;
W ii. Green of Metropolis, Massae
county, lls., and 9. N. Wall of Duquoin
Perry county HIS, arrested by the Pro.
vost Man'hal, on the 22d of April, hay
ing each been required to take the oatf
Of allegiance to u United States. and
each having write q letter to the com
mander OF the post, coniessiug the acts
Tor "hich they were arrested. with the
expression OF regret Tor the same. aud
Inc prom Sc In future to condaet them.
selves as loyal citizens, and afso having
hled at these headquarters. letters giving
evidence that they have not aided desert.
ers, but having encouraged enlistment.
arc hereby released from arrest.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08

SHAKsPERIAN PATRIOTISM -" Had ] a
dozen sons--each in my love alike-l had
rather had eleven die nobly for their
country than one voluptuously surfeit out
Of actiCn.--G Shakespeare.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08

SALT BoRrsG AT JAcKsoN.--Thef forces
engaged in boring for salt are progressing
downward rapidly. Yesterday they had
reached the depth Of 100 feet - Jackson
{ Mich Citizen, April q
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08

E1 Father Ames, an old revolutionary
solder, living near Madison, Wis, has
just celebrated his one hundred and sec.
ond birthday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08

re Paul Morphy has again been beat
en- by Mons. de Riviere, in friendly
match at chess--the latter winning three
out of five games.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08

@Joahua T. Bell has declined the
"Unon" nomination for Governor of
Kentucky. and Thomas L. Bramlett has
been nominated IN bis stead.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08

EF Heber Kimball, the noted Nor
mon, ranking next TO Brigham Young,
was killed on the 18th ult.. with forty
others, by the explosion of the boiler Of a
steamer 10 the harb or OF San Pedro, Cali
fornia.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08
re- A number of gene

EF A number Of generous hearted cit
izens of Boston, with noble hberality,
contributed the sum of 900 for the
benefit of the widow and children of the
brave General Reno, who fell in the bat
tie of Suth Mountain. Ten thousand
dollars have been Invested in securities,
and one thousand dollars placed at the
immediate disposal OF Mrs. Reno.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08
p1g- A Washington letter saws that III,

pg- A Washington letter SAYS that the
wife of the late Stephen A. Douglas new
er joined her husband in the execution
Of mortgages on lis real estate, and that
she is consequently entitled 70 her rights
of dover. She resides in the house in
Washingtoc which Mr.. Douglas occupied
before be built his mansion, now used as
hospital.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08

kgTwo kentuckians have been found
guilty of recruiting for the rebel service
in Ohio, and ordered to be shot.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08
A Secession widow yt,n.y,..
UniOnism

n correspondent OF the 81. Louis Re.
publican, writing from the camp of the
>, 81 l''no is casa Try, near Germantown,
lem, spys;
Our camp Is situated 10 beautiful roll
ing wood, halt mile from town. Abou,
e'ocF P. NJ, April 9Th, the regiment
Or Tue . companies that are here wa,
drawn up IN line, IN front Of th. Majors
tent. After they had presented saoer.
~ the bfidal party there assembled, Chan.
lam CarF, OF our regiment, went throuvl
an Imposing aud solemn ceremony. uni
tug IN faarriage Majol James II. 0'Con.
nor Of The 81 lllfno cavalry, and Mrs
A-A sa Bnsco, Of Helena, Ark.
Inc tt'de appeared 10 rich dark broc
soe' quHe appropriate to the occasion. and
looked lovely and blooming, as All bride,
do. Inc Major was dressed in fill nm;
io'n', w,'h sash and sabre at his side -
ospt. W. >. Lee and wife oficiated a,
groonslnati and bridesmaid. At,he con,
ciusion o. the ceremony the Major sten.
Pea iPward pace or two, with his br;a,
ON his arm, aud announced tina, Gro ha !
captured another Conf.aer.,a. "au
would .'take ehsr,e If H. w, nc
~. Inc iesimeh' eheered Justify for the
bride aud groom; and. AFTER rrosa.,
arms, the officers cana - p'esei'lhg
their congratulstIo,s - - "aio 10 oner
anu a. "e - BAD good time. "
General Hindma d, aud o.. " Tue fepti
OF property at Helena, inclna;a oou oeal
number OF negroes, which | snn,' fa''. =,
A.jor will condsS ate. fp''' Tue
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08

s1- The city advertising of New York
is divided mainly between the cd Know.
Nothing organ, Brooks Express and the
Irish Catholic papers of that city.
This distribution Of the spoils indicates
pretty clearly the elements that now con.
stitutc the Coppcrhoad organization.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08

A-A Democratic meeting was held il
Livingston county, Illinois, the other day
which was addressed by II. Clay Dean
in the afternoon. At night, by som,
chance, hIr. Howard. loyal democrat
addressed the meeting. and pitched into
the X. g. c. association with great unc.
ton. But while Howard was exposing
the treason able aims of this secret organ
ization, Dean was engaged in another
part of the town organizing and instruct.
ing the brethren of the Order. Such il
the plan u pom which the traitorous scoun-
drel operates wherever he goes.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08
1KEOK u K:


II is understood that the Secretary OF
War, in considerable Of the importance
of the extension of the Pacific Railroad
10 the operations of the Government. has
given assurances tn at laborers on the
Road will be exempted from the Con-
scription Act.
The work is now progressing on the
Road, and sutiicien iron has been pur-
chased to complete it to Warrensburg.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08
5 APONIFIER r,
CONCENTRATED LIE,
The Family Soap Maker.

Inc ~ bLlC are caatone,i AGAINST the SPURI-
L Gus Articles Of LY E for MAKING SOAP 4 6 nos,
onsred for sale The only GENUINE and PATENT
~ Lye 70 th.t m ,de by thr PENNSYLVANIA SALT
hANUfACtUkING COMPANY, their trade MARI
,"r u beng "sAPoNlrlEk OK COAckNrR tTED
III The great SUCCESS Of this artieI. hs. led
pNrhiNCiPLED PARTIES TO endeayor to fAI-
TATE 1t. 10 violation vf the Companyis pAT.NIs
All MANUFACTURERS, BUYERS or SELLERS
OF 'asse sfuhloun Lyes are hereby hoTIFIkD that
the COMPANY have EN- pl oy ed q their ATrOENEYs.
George Harding, Esq. Of PhilsdeipAia, s.d
william Bnkeweii, Esq, Of P,ftsssvg.
And that all MANUFACTURERS. USERS. OR Sci
LEXIS OF Lye IN violation e the rights Of the Com
pany, will be PROSECUTED at once,
ibe sAPoNlFfER, or CoNCEST aTEp LIVE Il,
Tor sale b, ali Druggists Groccrs and country stotss
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08

Especial Dispatch TO Chicago Tribune I
Cairo, May4 lS63
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08

A correspondent OF The 81 Ta,;s n
publican, writing from the c,mn If IN.
81 Him lois cavalry near Garn.n,o..
Tenn, SAYS: -
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-08

chased to complete it to Warrensburg
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-06-30
TELE G IA III s.

The Baltimore Sun Of Saturday says Pas
.eooers from Harrisburg, Via the Northern Cen
nal railway, who arrived in this city yesterday
atternoon, report positively that before daylight
. yesterday morning the advance of Gen. EwelPs
farce had occupied Carlisle, Pa. They state that
Gen. Knipes forces had fallen back towards
Harrisburg, and that desperate battle wsuld
he fought ii the Confederates advanced that far.
HARRISBURG, June 26, P M.-The rebel forces
occupied Gettysburg to-day by the division of
Gen. Early, belonging to Longstreet's corps
This makes two corps known to have crossed
thc Potomac at Shepherdstown ford.
The Governor will, by authority of the War
Department. issue proclamation, which will be
published tomorrow, calling for $4,000 militia
for the defense of the State, to serve for three
months. The appointments of the different
counties will also be indicated.
Cen Knipe, deeming his forces not strong
enough to meet the enemy, evacuated Carlisle
last night. The enemy have made no effort to
occupy Carlisle to-day although they are en-
camped within four miles of the town.
1t has rained all day here, and the river is
rising
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-06-30

The following is list of patients who have
been transferred to other hospitals, returned to
duty and discharged fIom service since our last:
TRANSFERRED.
SGT j Barton T, ] Bowman B, W II Bradley
D, S Bashfred T. I'll Daft e, NJ Gleeson C, w
Hulse 4, III Hnrtetl 3 cor Mondy C, ] B Pc
teraon g, all of the 2sth New Jersey, and w
Hard |, OF the l30th Penna
RETURNED TO DUTY.
Cor. G Drocket |, S Benham II, W Blakeslee
F, E S Dowd Ii, w W Price |, all of 27th Conn,
and Schaffncr A, Purnell Legion.
DISCHARGED.
N Whittcmore G N. H., F Casey A, L.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-06-30

rising.
PHILADELPHIA, June 25th.--The Pennsylvania
Railroad Company have received despatch da-
led Carlisle, II o'clock this morning, which
saws that the Rebels commenced moving at 10
o'clock and their advance was then eight miles
off,
Harrisburg despatch says that the Rebel
Jenkins is atsAlcC onnellsburg, Fulton county,
and that the Rebels have ten regiments, with
artillery and cavalry, on South Mountain, be-
yond Gettysburg.
HARRISBURG, June 24.-midnight.-T Reb-
els are within twenty-five mites of Harrisburg.
The enemy's column halted about dark, eight
miles the other side Of Carlisle, and went into
camp
The authorities are in Geographic communica-
ton with Greyson Station, which is two miles
from the Rebel pickets. Their line tonight is
very strong.
The result of tomorrow is looked forward to
withmuch anxiety, and not without some doubts.
General Knipe may give the enemy battle at
Carlisle, or he can fall back to the Susquehanna.
A battle viii undoubtedly be fought, or the
place evacuated, before tomorrow night.
Ger. Couch has thrown strong column of
men II the neighborhood of Gettysburg, on the
enemy's right Hank. This, in connection with
certain movements Of the army of the Potomac
in their rear, win make it dangerous expert
ment for them to attempt to hold the line of the
Susquehanna.
The clerks and their attaches of the State Cap
itol to-day organized themselves into COM
pany for the defence of the city.
The works on the opposite side of the river
hare been completed, and the guns are being
mounted.
The Philadelphia Grey Reserves, ele ven hum
dred strong, are still here, but refuse to be mus
tered In. Their conduct is severely commented
on BY the other troops.
General Andrew Porter arrived here to-day,
and rendered his services to the authorities.-
everything is quiet ia the neighborhood of Get
ysburg and Hanover Junction.
Great activity is being displayed in that quar-
eF to prevent any demonstration on the lines OF
trial Railroad.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-06-30

WH EN- DEhS OF OONUhESS, GoldlorS
4A@Aid socieie5, clcrgymen, cd,torsand others
are raspee .7ully reqaes,sl 10 aid in disseminate
inc the following notice, which is CT in.t.sst TO
al who have ffien1s i the Gymy
+ DIRECTORY or TIE HOSPITALS.
Tie Sanitary Commission have made arrange
mcnts for supplying Gr~.p.touslY information
with regard TO pa MS in the United Si.tSs
Genclai Hospitals al lacfo.!owingp points, (othels
will be added:)
.Eastorn d. 4r'meats:-Tor information adj
dress ''01ice S1aiagy Commission, Washington"
Washington, d. c. Cumberland, Md.
Georgetown, d. G.. Point Lookout, Md.
Alexandra, D. G. Frederick City, Nd
Baltimore, Md. Fairfax, Va.
Annapolis, Nd. Aqua Creek, Va.
AnnapolisJuncion, Md.Yorl., Penn.
Phii1dclphia Department. information,
address "O6lce S4A,zry Commission, No. Il
South S;xth street"
Philadelphia, Pa. Chestnut Hill, Pa.
Chester, Pa. Reading, Pa.
Germantown Pa. Harrisburg, Pa.
New York Departmem.-For information, adj
dress "0Gce WoneSas' Cshtrat Union, No. 10
New York, Ny. Portsmouth Grove, R.
Albany, Ny. Boston, Mass.
Newark, N. j. Burlington, Vt.
New Haven, Conn. Brattleboro, Vt.
WeSt6rn Decentralization information, adj
dress Office Similarly Commission, Louisville, ny.
Columbus, Ohio. Louisville, Ky.
Cleveland, Ohio. Coyington, Ky.
Camp pennison, Ohio. Lexington, Ky.
Gallipolis, Ohio. Danvlile, ky.
Cincinnati, Ohio. Perryviile, Ky.
Quincy, Illinois. Bowling Green, KY.
Cairo. illinois. Memphis, Tennessee.
Mound City, Illinois. Clarksville, Henn.
Jacksonville, Ind. Jackson, Tenn.
Evansville, Ind. Murtreesboros Tenn.
New Albany. Ind. La Grange, Tenn.
Saint Louis, Missouri. Gallatin, Tenn.
Ironton, Missouri. Nashville, Tenn.
Rolla, Missouri. Nlcksburg, MISS.
Springfield, Missouri. Corinth, Miss
Keoknk. Iowa. Helena, Arkansas.
Davenport, Iowa. Grafton, Virginia.
Paducah, XIV. Point Pleasant. Va.
Rardstown, XIV. Parkersburg, Va.
Lebanon. XIV. CIarksburg, Va.
Columbus, Ky. Charlestown, Va.
Columbia, Ky.
Information win, under ordinary circnm-
stances, be given to any person who may apply
for il. in answer to any or all of the following
inquiries. If the application is by letter, the
answer will be sent by return mail; it in person,
L :
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-06-30

Information will, under ordinary circum-
stances, be given to any person who may apply
for il in answer to any or all of the following
inquiries. If the application is BY letter, the
answer will be sent by return mail; it in person,
it will be answered at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-01-20
That Republican Caucus.
ffrom Sundays Washington Letter to the


Ii rom Sundays Washington Letter TO the New
York Times.l
GARNET CHANGES URGED.-A committee
Consisting of Mayor Opdyke, and other po!iti-
cslly and financially influential New Workers,
Is said 10 have waited on the President yester :
day, TO urge upon him certain Cabinet changes
as essential 10 the salvation OF the country The
fntervlew Is said 10 have been unpleasant-the
President distinctly avOwing his belief that the
Government was better Informed to the ne
C.ssities Of the country than outsiders could De,
is mixed up with a select Republican caucus OF
memGers of the House, having in view the same
. tjfcts, and said TO have been instigated by Mr.
Gree ley, but in which everybody is also said TO
be plfdge d 70 secresy which we have made
no effort to penetrate. II adjourned to Tuesday.
IFrom Sundays Washington Letter 70 the N.
7. Tribune
SECRET REPUBLICAN, CAUCUs-Fifty-two
Republican members Of the House were in
caucus for two hours last evening at the Capt..
eol No particulars Of the proceedings are
known even 10 Representatives who were alb
semi on injunction Of the strictest secresy being
1mpOsed upon every one present. 1t 10 safe TO
say p,at the business Of the meeting related 70
che trapping Of the course of Congressional pro-
Ceedi"gs for tie residue Of the session, and that
thc e. seakers confined themselves with unusual
e'ISasss 70 the matter in hand. The public
sm &sion 10 that the caucus was called to
II 81 change in the Cabinet, and at opinion
q Die W isdom Of this policy was some what
d ed No denial Of this initiatoFy action is
GSte by the members w no were present The
ca'eus adjourned till Tuesday evening, when
q ruler attendance Is anticipated 1t NAV be
copiinued from day 10 day Tor some time to
come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-01-20
CONGRESSIONAL.
TUESDAY, January 20.


SEsAYr.-Mr. Sumner presented q pN>.uo.
asking he establishment OF camp hospIsa
and aue ulance corps.
Mr. sumner reported bill 70 pay the Preach
Srolistion claims.
hr. Wilson introduced g bill for the uniform
administration Of military justice.
Mr.. Hale reported the bill authorizing Tia
il, uance OF ietiers of marQue, and gave noucs
that he would call il mp az an early day.
Hopss-The message OF the President on thu
insncrs wa referred 10 the Committee On
Ways and Means.
Mr. Kellogg introduced a resolution eiyin,
The special committee on a military pest rosS
between Washington and New York the power
20 examine witnesses under oath. Adopted
Mr.. Elliott INTRODUCES q resolution calling on
the Secretary OF State for any Information he
msy have relative 70 the vessels engaged In the
African slave or Coolie trade. Adopted.
Mr.. Thomss OF, red a resolution explaining
the tax law 81 not TO apply 10 the salaries OF
The President Vice President and Jgdgrs OF
tho Supre me and infeYIor II. =. Court.
The HousP then took up the resolution de-
claring that VIM. X. Yandever is not entitled q
seat in the House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-01-20
Prom rHEARMY OF THE POTOMAC.

Iron Correspondence OF Paua. IuQulrerI
IsCAnP OPPOSITE FREDssIoxssuRa, Jaa.
16-All is yet here In the same ouiescen, ssrte
81 previously noticed But active preparations
are in progress, indicating tina. work 10 10 b
Immediately done.
The rebels ali day yesterday exhibited signs
OF unusual animation, 4 constant stir being
visibie throughout much OF their line a.
ca be seen from eur signal station on this side
OF the river. During the moo, Of the night their
siSEals were in operation, but what Is the pUr-
port Of SO much signalling ia with matte!
OF doubt. Apparently they are masking a retro
grad movement, but our aSlest Generals here
believe II 70 BE- but feint to draw us int some
trap they have for the past two weeks been
flinS up for Us. IF such is the Gaze they have
missed their figure, and before many days hsve
elapsed the expeetant bitter may BE- bitten.
Yesterday all the sick In the different regt-
merts and brigades were transferred 70 the
Gran d Division Hospital. such of the patients
liz the different regime ntsl and brigade hospitals
were able 10 do duty were sent back 70 their
regiments, and the Grand Division Hospitals
are now so organized, that, at any moment, the
patients may lie left comfortably provided for,
in case sudden movement BE- made.
CAnP, OPPOSITE FALMOUTH, Va, Jaa. IL
TIE weather for the past few days has been
very Try ing on our troops. Heavy rains, sue
ceeded by clustering and piercing cold winds,
have taxed our powers OF endurance TO the
fullest extent. The health OF the army, however,
con tinues good. Expect stirring ne soon.
In view Of impending movements, some i'm
por'ant changes have been made in several OF
the commands. Major General Couch Has re-
turned, after short leave OF abse ace, i'm proved
in b. alth, and resumed command Of his old
corps, the Second, which wss commanded by
Major Gen. Sedgwick during his absence.
Gen Secswick has been assigned 20 the COM
nsnd OF the Ninth Army Corps. relieving Gen
Sturgis. Gen. Stursis has not yet been assisne
command.
Gen. sUlly, in command OF French's Divis-
ion, has been relieved BY thu return eff Gen.
French, and Gen. Sully has returned 10 the
command of his old brigade, Second Division.
Second Army Corps. Col. Turner q. More
head, OF the lC6;h Pennsylvania volunteers, in
&C mmand of Sullys Brigade. has been reliev
and assigned to the command Of the Philadei-
phia Brigad. during the absence OF Col J. r
sence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-01-20

FrHAHcIAL.-New York papers Of yesterday
evening say The stock market ia very acti We
to-day, with an enormous business in gold aud
ahe spec Qlative shares. Some Of the leading
railways mpec this morning and per cent
one O'Clock public board si0O, 0OG dutiable de-
nsnd NOTES sold at IA X, which is a further
advance The Government list is strong at an
so'ance or gay per cent There Is 8 good
a a and for The SIX per cent certificatas NJ Or
en- Tor the coupons OF 1881 at 95ka96. Money
'F'sy NJ sac per cent The banks are lending
10, Jold and demand notes is again excited TO-
al y, 1t an adv ance OF lal4 per cent. on the
syrtstions OF Saturday. The opening business
u gold W as At l47H at which there were con.
81 10 rable sales, but At the board l4sal4SI was
J.td- The large export OF Saturday ind uces
strrs 20 ask higher rates. Dutiable demand
D'rr- sold al IA, which is freely bid This we
D. W, is the highest point yet touched tx
Shtn-e Oh London - firm and active at I62 4
= 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-01-20

"LEs MIsERAPLEs."-Mr. Albert Cassedy's
characterization OF Victor Hugo's "Fantine''
drew very large audience TO Growers Thea
Ger last night, and despite some bitches in the
rendition inseparable from first performance,
sts success was decided. M. CASSIDY has, in
this dramatization, shown a. adequate con-
ception OF the striking dramatic points of "Fan-
tine" snd has worked them out VITA good
effect. We hear that he has already engage
Elents for his dramatiZation at several theaters
"Fantine" will be produced again to- night at
Growers, and with every thing in smooth run
ming order, its performance will be yet MORE
Satisfactory than on last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-01-20
o y FIC I A l..

AsaAIAM LIscoIs, Precedent OF the Uritei statss
Of Anerica
To Az WAorn ~ Mdp Comm.
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to
me that CAnLos AoAvoS sfrvAaF has been ap-
pointed Consul Of tAs Argentine Republic, at bsla-
mo-s. do hereby recognize him su.h. snd de-.
clare hin free to exercise and enjoy such functions
Dcvars asd p vileses are allowed to the Consals
Of the most favored nations. in the United States.
In testimony whereof havo caused these letters
70 be made patent and the zeal Of the United
States 10 b hereunto affixed
Given under my hard 81 the city of wsshins-
ton the Irth day ofysnuary, A. ID. lSoi. sol
II. s. OF the lpde phence OF the Cnit~A States
Of America, the S7th
By TIE President:
WiTLIAN III: SEWARD. Secretary OF State.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-01-20
THK MCDOWELL COURT OF ISoUIRy

THB MCDOWELL COURT OF INQUIRY
This morning, Brig. Gen. Barry was exam
med as TO the amount Of artillery, and garrison
and field batteries left for the defence OF Wash.
ington in the spring of 1862.
Maj. Gen. Porter was afterwards examined
relative to the operations OF his own and Gen
hcDowelrs commands on and after the 18th
on August last.