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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-26

Is 1T A SUPERSTITION "A bridge
broke down at Terra Hau,e fdw days
since, drowning a number Of persons.
The Terra Haute Express says:
One incident connected with the recov-
cry of the bodies is worthy of more gen.
eral publicity. All had been found
excepting that of Miss ThralIs, and
the approaching night was about to CON-
pei the search to be abandoned, when
some one suggested that by placing
quicksilver in loaf of bread, and putting
it in the water. it would stop directly over
the body Accordingly loaf was pro-
cured aud tao ounces of quicksilver
placed in it, then taken about fifty feet
above the bridge and thrown into the
water. Ii tioated down the current.
which Is quite strong a, that place, when
suddenly, II stopped, and, circling round
was apparently about TO sink, when a
gentleman in boa, caught it, and Crap
plug hooks being put down. the body
was found directly beneath, in from eight
to ten feet OF water We had read Of
this mode some years since, but supposing
1t one Of the many superstitions. had
almost forgotten it. Wha, the philoso-
ply IS, We caunot tell. Will some one
afford some light on il?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-26

THE Iowa EIEcrIoS.-Some solicitude
has been felt in the east respecting the
Iowa election. Not that any one sup
posed that the gallant and faithful State
of Iowa meant to falier in her loyalty -
On the contrary. 50 sure were the cop
perheads that no candidate Of their stripe
could succeed. that they put in nd nina
ton an army officer, thus practically re-
pudiating their own principles. We had
feared that they might gain SOM ething
b. this trick. But the Iowans we're not
= be satisfied with any 'half-and half
party. They wanted the principles Of
unconditional Iaionism to be SO clearly
vindicatcd and proclaimed ths. they have
rolled up heavy majority for Siode the
Union candidate. They speak out un-
equisoealiy Tor the L Union aud the var
No State has made more willing dr pro-
portionally heavier sacrifices for ths coun-
try than Iowa, and she has now be un-
shaken resolve 10 task her young life
with yet heavier burdens ii need be, in
order to secure the complete overthrow OF
the rebellion Providence Journh hl.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-26

FIRsT PREMIUM SEWING MACHINE
The Grover & B,ker Sewing Machine
has just taken the first premium at
our State Fair for being the best finished
machine for executing the greatest vari-
ETY. Of work, and for the richness and
beauty Of Its embroidery.
These Sewing Machines, and speci-
mems of embroidery, traiding, quilting,
&C., may be found at r. V. X. Baily s
Piano Forte and Music Store.
Gro. d. MUM, Agent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-26

4 GREAT IIsGovERY.-It has been
discovered by thousands of housewives in
all sections of the country that D. B. De-
Land Il Co.'S Chemical Salerdtus is the
only saleratus that will produce uniform
result, and give perfect satisfaction every
time. If once you try it you will always
buy it.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-26

HG- The Kate Cassel is the morning
boat for Davenport and Rock Island and
intermediate points. Leaves Fl. Madison
on arrival of the cars, and will make con-
nections with trains at Burlington for
Mt. Pleasant, Fairfield, Ottumwa, &C.;
also with trains East for Chicago
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-26

aea- That large RED SroGA Boor
stands on Main street, between 4th and
5th: before Huiskamp d Bros Shoe
Store, and it is there that we would rec
ommend purchasers to call first, their
stock beng the most complete, and their
prices the most reasonable. EE- No
liz. Oct 22 1w
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-26
AA1AiNs ~ ~ 'N-s~f
BE | ever SO houielv,
There : no ilace Ike home,

EThere is a new weekly paper
started in St. Louis entitled the s'PozoR."
The Jnion snys it is published in the
Bohemian language for circulation among
the large Bohemian population in St.
Louis. 1t is published by Ais and
PASHEk
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-26

A CHANGE. = The vain attempt TO
snow a day or two since and bring winter
with all its dreariness upon us in the
middle of October was most complete
failure as was seen yesterday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-26

~The other day as soldier who
had become rather top-heavy, was walk
ing, with the aid Of friend. down one
OF our principal streets. he became sud-
denly impressed with the charms of home,
and broke forth in tie following strain !:
Home. sweet home
BE | ever SO houielv,
la. 4 ke
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-26
THE CITY.
Arrival and Departure of Mails.
Arrival and Departure Of Trains.

X. Pr d. ". r., X. II. P. AND n. X. n.
Train Ieaves.....7.30 An. Train leaves 715 An.
arriyes..... &. 20 Pm % Train leaves 80 Pm
Freight leaves. 90 Pm. ILLISoIs & SOUTH T.. r
- arrives. 9. 30 Pm. Leaves Hamilton 90 Pm
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-26
MORE PARTICULARS FROM THE
10TH IOWA.

| ~ - ~ " a.
We are permitted to publish the follow.
ing letter from T. F. Philips, membe,
OF Company A, of the 18th Iowa, who,
with number of others belonging to that
regiment, is now doing guard duty on
board the steamer Kennett, at Morganza,
Louisiana. In this letter be gives the
names of the wounded and those taken
prisoners belonging to Company A, which
will be interesting to many in our city
who have friends and relatives in this reg
iment, many of whom are anxious as to
their fate:
On BOARD STR. L. M. KEsNErr,)
MoRGANzA, La, Oct. s, 1868.
DEAR PARENTS When | wrote YOU
last, was expecting to leave for New
Orleans, but the General backed down
from what he said, aud We are still here
and attached to the provost guard, doing
guard duty on board headquarters boat,
Twelve of the 10Th were sent to New
Orleans yesterday, to take down some
rebel prisoners, and | presume We will be
left here until another guard is wanted.
when we will 90 down in that way.
Some ffty or sixty of the 10Th have
come in up to this time, six of whom be-
long TO Company A, viz: Serg,. knight,
Henry johnson, S. J Marshall, d. A.
Lakln, j. NJ. Coleman, and myself. Cole
man Is severely wounded in the thigh !;
S. j. Marshal! is also slightly wounded on
the side of the head lie, with all the
other wounded. has been sept TO New
Orleans.
One of our wounded died night before
last. lie was member of Company C,
and at the time he was wounded, was
carrying the colors.
All the houses in this vicinity were
burned on the night Of the 29ih ult.
We are Strengthening our position here,
and we are now able to repel very large
number Of rebels. Three gunboats are
also here.
A boat with twenty-five recruits and
lot of furloughed soldiers on board for our
division. passed here last night. Nine of
them were for the 10Th.
Having nothing else to write about, |
will give YOU the names of the prisoners
taken belonging to Company A, as il
may prove beneficial to some OF the ko-
okukians Captain T. L Sprott, Lieut..
n. Powell, Sergt. Schroeder, Corporals
d. g. Anderson, j. n. Clark and ] X
Mason, and priyates B. Amos, II. Adell,
J. Cooper, j. III. Games, b. F. Goodwin.
Jno. Howard, Geo. Hoffman, d. G. Lem
ing, &. A. Marks. Fred. A. N. Pearce, A.
Query. David Robertson, B. Reimers,
VIM. Stuart, Eli Sheets. c. w. Townes,
Jasper Trimble, and Joseph White also
Sergeant Major o. g. Burch, who was
formerly member of Company A.
Ii the Gate City has not had the names
yet, probably you had better tell them,
SO they can insert them in their columns.
We have not heard from the prisoners
since they were taken.
Well, | will close my letter. | am
well.
From your son,
T. F. PHILLIPS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-26

neA-The sciota Valley Republica has
placed the name Of Simon Z. Chase at the
head OF its columns for President in 1884
1t says. "We have today placed the name
of this distinguished gentleman in the
proper place in our paper, as our choice
and as we believe, the choice of laros
majority of the Union people of Southern
Ohio. for the Presidency in 1864. We
feel the more inclined to this because four
years ago there was organized opposition
to Mr. Chase in this district and county.
as Presidential candidate for 1880
Now instead of there being any opposi.
ton to him. the people are almost Wild
with enthusiastic admiration of his ability.
patriotism and unparalleled success as a
fnancler. 1t seems that there are no
bounds TO the honors that the people
would heap upon him. And We believe
that this honor is Justly his due.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-26

EpWe learn flat Mr.. Secretary
Chase has returned from his visit to
Ohio, and is again industriously conduct
ing the affairs of his important Depart
ment. Mr.. Chase has met, as we gather
from our exchanges, most cordial and
gratifying reception from his old friends
and constituents, an ovation, in fact, such
as has been accorded to few public men.
But respect for his character and admira-
ton for his talents are heartfelt among
the people of Ohio, who were glad of the
opportunity Of showing him the respect
that such qualities merit.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-26
BY WILLIAM h. BRADBURY,

AUTHOR or THE JUBILEE AND Many OTHER mu-
sIcAt WORKS.
nSE HUNDRED pagss will be devoted to the Ele-
~ lnents OF Ausie, with great amocnt os new Sing
ing SeAool Music. and nearly THEE HUNDRED
pAgFs 10 sacred Music, as lanes Of all metres, An
tb-'ns- chants ard other Set Pieces mostly The
work h piatea threuEh3ai from large plain tyDe,
Ian on q stsH. Pr!ss sIe per dozen. A single copy
Sii be sent posi- paid any eAsher " lpsaer
OF choir for exzainatior eipt OF dollar.
The inmeEse success Of Mr.. Braihurg's previous
works, aud thsr ams- unexampied sale (of his
work 10 Tins department. IHx JUBILEE. than
two nun'red III usaud copies have ALREADY been soid)
prove hiss ride o The wants of The pubic
ability 10 supply them.
The present work was desi gned far publication last
year ha be Ing been d-lsyed because ofthe upgxvor
sts times The astAof has Las opo rtaty
IN II Va riyas dei artneufs- As SINGING SCHOOL
BOOK The Kky SoTE y III 6e stlll more comprehen-
svr atd eomrlete than is predecessors. While 10
ClgiFs, Congfeg g4i4ous. SOC eties &c. will present
the results Of Ar. BradoAr labor com posing and
e9ilecti8s far sessfs yeafs. Fyr sale b, AAsos h
hAGLfs, Boston PabiIsAei by
MASON BROTHERS.
oe,a3 'd5s 5& : &erceI 81. y.
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should Jeff. Davi. Arm his Negroes.

should Jeff. Davis Arm his Negroes,
Under this question the Nashville
Union says:
1t seems to US that it would be a per,
ilous experiment for the South to arm
100000 or 300, 600 slaves, and give them
their freedom, when populous and pow
erful hostile nation would be forever hov-
eripg upon her border, fred wta re-
venge, and ready at all times to prompt
the black army to crush the white traitors
under foot
But to waive this point on which SO
much might be said, We think the effort
of the slave aristocracy to deceive the
elaves into their defense By the pledge of
freedom would be fruitless. The slaves
could not be deceived by this sudden and
complete change of base on the part of
their old tyrants. They would place nc
confidence in promise extorted by neces.
sity. The fact is that slaves have nc
confidence in, and no love for, their mas
ters. This is no assumption on our part
We know the fact. The mass of slaves
hate their masters with fierce and bit.
ter hatred, aud look upon them as their
natural enemies, whom they must fight
from the cradle to the grave. Let Jeff
Davis, then, summon his darkey battal.
ions, and arm them as soon as possible
We pray God that he may the quicker
the better. And we would stake ou,
lives that the firsk time that they are
brought into battle against the Federal
army, they will desert the pirate flag o.
the Southern Confederacy, first raised te
paspetuate their own bondage, and rush
with eagerness to the National standard
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For Rent, Sale, &C.
EoR RENT.
MlLL SITE AND MACHINERY

NJ ILL SIZE IND MAIHINFRT
1N1 FOR SALE.
The rem aiming Portions Of The fioar at4 rcar,tv
burnt at Hamilton III fapposte Keoxus ..va eea-
tisNng 4 The brick and stone Sals ts} eaad. lie
st9he basement 80 f03ndatoa are zu a gsfT+et esa-
alon 70 be rebuilt nacnf tn engine ard boiler hase
~ good condition aud anh#Fned go91 boilers feel
long, 81 inches diameter faes ID each q At q a4s
shsne 81 srEcient power to run r OF siohe, fge
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hfsi class NIL can be got up with Uat small outlay
comparatively al 81 ~hieh, together ith lHe ground
wiz De sold al zrest bargain " asy psrt7 uha wish
% rebuild good mil long ti1s viii be ayea fortbe
purchase money. -
Application maj .be made To
GAYLORD, son & CO
Iroa Merchants, 81 Luis no
eTxFHKNs R3eEas. Atsy's, Warsa~, I'm
oct. q. SO -fdtf
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rea-The Cincinnati Commercial speaks
as approvingly Of The new fractional cur
reney as several New York journals have
spoken disapprovingly. 1t says: ''The
engraving is very fine and complicated,
bidding defiance to counterfeiters." Hay-
ing as vet seen none OF the new currency
out this way, we are not able to judge of
its quality.
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4 U G ITO n S A LIZ.

SURVEYORS AID COLLECTORS oFPIgF.}
keokuk. Iowa, September % 1853.
BIZ order ofthe special agent Of The Treasury De-
psrtrn ent. will for sale on The slf dsy - ne
taoer ne H a. o'el9ck P. Il double larrei $50.
t1ns; single haTre.s do. IS Rhss and Revolving
hines a8d small lot y Powdef Il ad s3at sa Cs,s
&C. This proDrFt! Las heed condcmEe9 ard ordered
. be sold fer the beneat of the Government of the
United states. JOHN STA2NUS,
@cti-dl1 Surveyor ami Collector.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-10-26

ES The members OF the Mozart Soci-
ETY. will meet at the room over Younker
d brothers dry goods store. on Main be-
tween Third and Fourth streets, this
{ Monday evening at 7 o'clock. A full
attendance is desired.
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T. F. PHILLIPS.

NEW REcRUITs.-A small number OF
recruits for the colored regiment arrived
in our city on Saturday. We learn that
this regiment is expecting to leave for
st. Louis very soon where the regimen,
will be filed.
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DIssoLuTIoN oFPARTNERsHIP

The partnership heretofore existing der tie uams
and 4, le az Goldman g. Co.. t. her by dssuvsd by fnu-
tva, e,nsent. 1HUs. J CONAN
JOHN 6. FLOYD.
Ksokuk, Iowa Sept. q. loSs-d1m
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This superb work is for sale at ]. W.
"OPENS City Book Store.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-09-09

The German Orator speaks in EnEIish.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-09-09
SPEcIAL lISPATGHES
FROM WAsHIRaTON.
The I'ublio Dabt--Oa7aIry Losses
Personal.
lTothe Chicago Tnbune.l
W g.

WAsHIEGToE, September Z.
Reliable information says that the publi
debt has not increased since the last pub
lished statement, over the aggregate
amount Of the fvs-twsnty bonds issued
during the last six weeks. Suspended
claims, amounting to $4,000 have secu.
mulated against the treasury. The loan Ot
fifty millions asked Of Eastern banks by
Secretary Chase is intended to pay of
these claims, leaving handsome balance
to carry on the Government until the new
notes are ready for issue.
The first National Bank Of Canton, Ohio,
capital 100000, and the second National
Bank of Franklin, Indiana, capital $780,.
900 have been authorized.
Pleasanton's official report Of cavalry
operations in the last campaign is com
plete. The whole loss Of the cavalry corps
since June 9th to the present time is about
four thousand men killed, wounded and
missing.
The cOmmsndant at the depot of the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in the city, re-
ports that 65OOOO soldiers passed through
it during the fiscal year Of 1862.
Colonel Baker has been relieved from
duty in this city by Captain Todd, Pro-
vOst Marshal of the District, and ordered
to active duty with his command in the
field.
The Buell. court marlisl lies undisturbed
in the War Department. Judge Advocate
Holt transmitted his review Of the record
at the adjournment of the Court, but no
hand of resurrection has reached them.
At the commencement Of the rebellion
Mr.. Browning of Prince George county,
Maryland, owned four hundred slaves. He
now has eleven left, all babies and decrip-
it old women, the rest have stolen them.
selves. About sixty of the men now fight
with the First District Colored Regiment.
Mr.. Browning says he does not consider
slaves in Maryland safe property.
The MilrOy Court Of Inquiry has closed
the examination of testimony in regard
to the evacuation of Winchester. The evil
dence is regarded ss favorable to General
Milroy.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-09-09

UNION MASS MEETING AT ERIE.-A
Union Mass Meeting is to be held at Erie,
Pennsylvania, on Thursday the 10th inst. It
will be addressed by Governor Curtin, Hon.
R. P. spalding, Hon. A. G.. Riddle, and by
other able and distinguished speakers. It
will be worth trip to Erie to listen to these
eloquent speakers, and to witness the avoWed
spirit and fervor Of the patriotic sons of Penn
sylvanis. The old Keystone is firmly set in
the arch, and firm as her own eternal hills
and mountains, will abe stand for the Union
and for the Government re-invigOratsd and
restored to the fall exercise of its authority.
Tho October election will vindieate her 10y
atty, BY re-clOthing her favOrits and loyal
son, Andrew g. Curtin, with executive au-
thOrity.
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ITELEGRA APHIC.
GAsF FTTGTF'SBTsPIFOEEs. ]
THE WAR IN THE EAST.
Important Order By General
S6henck,
Engagement on the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad.
Enemy RepulSed and Routed.
FOREIGN NEWS BY ADRIATIC.
The Steamer Vanderbilt Sunk
s-t by the Alabama.
london Times ApprehensIVe.
Efforts for Rebel Recognition.
Spain Declines the Honor.
FOREIGN NEWS BY ADRIATIC.
The Steamer Vanderbilt Sunk
s-tj by the Alabama.
london Times ApprehensIVe.
EFOrts fOr Rebel ReeOgnltIOn.
Spain Declines the Honor.
FROM HARPERs FERRY.
HARPERs FERRY. Sept

HARPERs FERRY, Sept. Z.
Imboden, with force Of J, 200 men, at
tackled Major Stevens ct MooreHeld, Hardy
county, day before yesterday. Stevens
had about 300 men and fell back on Cum
berland without any loss.
The following are extracts from the
Richmond Examiner Of September 7th
CHARLESTON, Sept. 5.-To-day has wit
messed another furious bombardment Of
Forts Wagner and Gregg, by the enemy's
feet and batteries. The firing was begun
at daylight, and was maintained steadily
until dark. A Monitor is now firing on
Fort Moultrie, and another assault on bat
terry Wagner is deemed probable tonight.
Since yesterday no further attack has
been made on Sumter, which has been held
twenty days against all the efforts Of the
enemy's great guns, by land and sea. OF
1851 shots which have been fred, Z, 3,495
have struck outside, and 2, 130 inside. The
flag has been shot away fourteen times.
SECOND DISPATCH.
CHARLEsToE, Aug. $3.50 A. M.-The
bombardment Of batteries Wagner and
Gregg has been inoessant for the last ffiy-
two hours.
The noise Of the cannonads was trsmen-
dous last night.
The enemy landed near Cummings
Point in barges and assaulted Battery
Gregg. The assault was repulsed. No
particulars.
ATLANTA, September A special to
the Appeal from Senstobia says General
Price had an engagement with the enemy,
fifteen miles below Little Rock, and OBJ
tanned victory over the Yankees. The
Arkansas army had been rapidly reinforc-
ing.
1t is understood General Hslleck says
in three weeks he will have three corps
under General Banks to move on Mobile
from PssesgOnla.
CHATTANOOGA, August 5.-Although the
armies are in close proximity there are no
indications Of an early engagement, but
slight cause may bring one on at any mo-
ment.
ATLANTA, September 5.-A special to
the COnfederaoy says Colonel Morrison Of
the lst Georgia cavalry repulsed the enc
my at Dearborn Gap, on the night Of t5e
Sd inst. Our loss Was two wounded. En-
emy's loss not known. The brigade fen
back south Of the Tennessee river.
fhe enemy shelled Loudon on the ID,
and killed two women.
The bridge was burned to prevent the
enemy from crossing,
Governor Brown has issued a proolams-
ton calling upon the State Reserves 10
hold themselves in readiness to march at
=. -~~----sls- s~--s-s----
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tina, to the Chairman, to Be relieved. But
the President shook his head to intimate that
Pugh had not come. At length the speaker
directly asked the Chairman if Mr.. Pugh had
come. a Mr.. Pugh has not yet arrived p
was tbs reply, and the last straw was thus
laid upon the back Of the already overbur-
dened audience. Singly and BY dozens,
vent qua from the hall those who had suffered
thus long, until those seats which we're occupi-
ed were cases in q vast desert. It was too much
for any orator to bear, and Noble was allow
ed to subside, after making one prediction in
which va agree with him-that the vote Of
Vallandigham will be such as to astOnish the
Democrats Of the Reserve. They will be as
tonished, but BY no means gratihsd.
Pugh not having come, the meeting now
came to dismal end, being Whitfield down to
the little end Of nothing. The farce was
over, the play was played out. The officers
and speakers shook hands like the chief
mOurners at funeral, while the reporters
"Folded their notes like the Arabs,
And silently stole away"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-09-09

DISTRICT CoURT OF 0HTo.-The District
Court is occupied with the case of Thomas
Herman v. The C. C. & c. Railroad Company.
The Court is presided over by Supreme Judge
Scott, assisted by the COmman Pleas Judges
Burke Of EIyria and Taylor Of Milan.
The case above referred to has been tried
three times in the Court of Common Pleas Of
this county, being decided each time in favor
of the defendants. Herman was employed
by the railroad company as fagman. 1t
was while acting in that capacity at the Light
house street crossing, nearly three years ago,
that he was run over by some freight cars
that were being switched, his injuries result
ing in the loss Of an arm and foot. He sued
the company for damages and failing in three
separate trials in the Court ofCommon Pleas,
has carried it to the District Court. The case
is still on trial.