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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-03-18
KEOKUK, IOWA: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1s, 1s63
Fourth WarA Unlen Club.

Fourth ward Unhon Club.
The meeting Of the 18th Ward Club on
Monday evening, WAS we'll attended and
much enthusiasm exhibited.
Able addresses were made by Messrs.
Gilmore and Murphy. The latter gen.
tleman being IN inmate of our hospital,
and one Of the refugees who escaped the
terrors and prosecutions which were visit
cd upon the loyal men Of East Tennes.
see, BY the blood-thirsty minions of rebel
dom.
Mr.. Murphey is but boy, We would
judge, scarcely yet Of ass. bat the famil.
lar way in which he detailed the villain
Gus manner in which the tr.itors forced
his native State into the embrace Of the
Rsbsl Government, gave svidssce that
his mind and heart wsre not Indifferent
to the scenes around him. And the sac
i6ces which he has made in leaving his
native State and enlisting in the army Of
the Union to fight for the fag Of his coun-
try. evince manliness a. would, If it
we're possible, put to eternal shame the
cowardiy miscrsants Of ths North, who BY
their actions are trying to thwart every
effort the Government makes TO restore
the Unioa II the 6tatss.
Mr.. j. spseks Of incidents and scenes
which hs Witnessed in Tennessee. And
tho narrative he gives Of the cruelGss
practiced upon men Who were loyal to
their Government, IL calculated to stir
the blood Of every patriot in the land -
His defense Of the position Of the North
from the BEGINNING to the present of
the traitorous rebellion, coming rs it does
from one Who. in his own language, "was
taught from infancy to hate the men of
the free 6ates," il , sca,hing refutation
Of the Infamous SANDERS Of the sympathi-
Eers in our midst who assert that this /.
m abolition war.
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D0d1i1 ron S0RaHUA SuoAR.-Ths
1lichi1 ID House Of Representatives have
|yasssd bill. giving : bounty for sugar
nannfaetursd from sorghum. This viii
undoubtedly grsstly snoo1rSgs the Gul--
~ q sorghum. il that atatss The eom-
" seaioh, @aaAKSe'
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y. STERN Wishes to inform his custom
srs, and the public in general, that he i
receiving New. Goods in the Clothing
line. daily.
People viii end it to their advantage
. i've him : call before purchasing else
where. His stock comprises everything
1or Men, Yoash. ind Boys wear. 10, 10.
Remember the old stsnd, Aain-st., near
IL Lsvss. NAz II ~
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- We hear that Mr.. Aaass, who r..
esntly did business on Main street, be.
tween I'd and Sd. hes rented Mr.. Ogden
building on ID street, lately occupied BY
the Cosasiist,as Oikcs, for wine cellar.
He viii store and sell At wholesale, We
snderstand, osly pure, native wine.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-03-18

- The Executive Unioa Committee
y requested to meet on "Wednesday even-
ins, March 18th. at y e'slock. At The
Uniou Club room, corner Of 5th and
johnson stress.
s J. N. HIATT, Prest
F.GaEkAisGRR. VT.
~ q. RA1L1x. v. P.
GEo. NJ. SEATus, Pest
March IL, 1868.
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have given our homes, and we pledge
ourselves to them that we will sustain
them and cooperate with them, if need
be, TO the 'sbitter end"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-03-18

cd BY Col. Crocker's Iowa brigade ad-
dressed to the peopis Of Iowa, and will
soon be forwarded to your State for pub
lication. Nv. N.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-03-18

DENMARK. March 18th, 1868.
Nh EDITOR: The citizens Of Wash
ington and vicinity met on the evening
of the 9th and 18th Of this month, 1t
Liberty school house in said Township,
and after . free discassion unanimously
adopted the enclosed resolutions and In
structed me to send you a copy and ask
you to give them an insertion in your
paper.
Yours. De.
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. CARn..

-'~~ .~'s~Se~~J ~Dss S-AoASsS y. w.
& Ed. GArr CRY II beg leave to ac-
knowledge through your Interesting col
umns the debt Of gratitude I feel We all
owe to DR.. Thomas, our principal Surgeon.
His nntiring devotion to duty, hia
straightforward and upright course Of pro-
cedure, the superior skill he manifests in
his profession. sympathy for his patients
and genslemanly oondacs. has sscsred to
him the universal esteem Of tie regiment.
We love 70 honor him, the more % when
w contrast his character with many 9th
en- Of his profession in the army. i win
give an instance showing his skin 10 sar-
gary. Hr. -, By IN aecidsntal
discharge Of his gun shot Of two Of his
fingers; his hand was badly manglsd ;
the middle finger Vas amputatsd at the
metaoarpo- phalaugeal articulation (thifd
joint). Ithealsd By the 6rst intention,
and in eight days vas free from pain, and
almost we'll
/ No whore is good surgeon of more
valps than in the army, andsa bad one :
arsAtar nuisance.
noms r6tziotie resolutions wezv adopt
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- GOV. Kirkvood and Adj't Gsn'l
BakrstArtsd for yicksburg last Satus-
day. & fs
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-03-18

- The weather has been 20 dry for
the past few days that the dust on Main
street yesterday vas really anseyisg.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-03-18

~See H. D. Woodwsrd's advertise.
nsnt Of new goods.
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LdGHT.

WI
Tho subscriber haviag the exclusive agency
for the sale 1T this place OF the Toledo Rock OIL Com
pany psepareu 10 dispose Of from one barsel y
thousand, and the srcie 10 be equal to
and supsSsor 10 most offered In this mArket also
guarantees The test 10 stand a from i6 70 l36 deg
Fahrenheit A.. II. MEDUs,
No. II Main Street, keokuk.
Keokuk, March 10, 1853
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Tenpsrnnes Msveaens IN the Hos
pIlAIs

TenpGfnnes Mevenens IN the HOS
pilaI.
There has been formed recently ia the
Hospitals Of this city "Soldiers' Temp
rance League, open to al who adopt ito
constitution and sign its pledge. The
officers are President, Eve Vice Prssi-
dents-one for each Of the hospital build
ings-and Secretary. These officers
compose the Executive Committee. and
are all TO be soldiers. Indeed, the sol.
diers, n We understand it, take the enter
prise upon their own shoulders, and as-
sumo the responsibility of its manage
ment, grateful at the same time for
any assistance afforded them by other
friends Of Temperance. The msmbsrs Of
the society are to be . working commit
tee of the whole. A provision in their
constitution for honorary membership af-
forda niche for earnest friends of The
cause, aigning the pledge, but not belong
ing to the working membership.
This movement originated as We learn
By Mrs.. Taylor. wife Of the Surgeon in
charge, and sustained by the earnest Co
operation of the Chaplain, will be hailed
with JOY BY parents and patriots and
friends Of temperance. and will have the
best wishes Of all good citizens.
The officers Of the Society elected for
three months, are: VIM. H. Stuart, Pres
idsnt; Hugh Brady, John A. Wallace.
P. H. Young, J. H. Guthrie. W. G.
Johnson, Vice Presidenh; A. G. Por-
ter, Secretary.
The Society design holding . public
meeting on Saturday Of this week, in the
Lecture Room Of the Medical College, OF
which fuller notice will b. given when
the arrangements are completed.
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THE CITY.

= The post-ofice closes now at n
!. 4.
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DOCKET INKsTANDs,

zllvas,ssiss d 1RwoxELL's BOOK sroas,
es1-A C~r.AtA Z Astnrgn.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-19
A Word i'm Reply.
ELLSWORTH, Dec. IA, 1868.

Ed. JoURNAL:-In the River Falls
Citizens Reporter of Dec, 9th, l find
the following:
"Having generally had high opinion
OF Mr.. StrahPs perceptive faculties, We
had confidently anticipated that he would
have favored us with the list he has lust
given to MIR. Taylor. by mistake, proba-
bly,. However, we cheerfully submit, as
we now recollect that we are fated 10 d.
vide the spoil with he mighty only"
The Editor of tho Reporter bad no
reason to anticipate the favor of any
patronage from me, if, as he says, my
perceptiye faculties were worthy of ad-
miration.
For, Sir, Reporter, without exercising
this very clever faculty at all, the convic-
ton has been forced upon me, that as an
officer, had some bitter enemies, un-
principled and vigilant, ready at all
times to impeach, defame and perplex.-
With these you took your stand.
On the other hand / have perceived
that had many true friends, who at all
times stood ready to repel any SANDER
Gus thrusts made at me-ready at al!
times to sustain me, and l have also per-
ceived that these friends to whom / al
Jude are of the very best class of citizen.
of Pierce County. They have been my
neighbors, and to them for many tokens
encouragement, forbearance and assist
ance, | feel profoundly grateful; and /
believe that for any imaginary or real
benefits that may have received, owe
rs much TO l.. A. Taylor, Editor of the
Prescott JOURNAL, as to any other man.
| have SO far recognized the good neigh
borship of Mr.. Taylor. as to give him the
benefit of the little patronage which l
had at my disposal, without any solicita-
ton on his part, by himself or friends.
You say you are .tated to divide the
spoil. Now, Sir, excuse me, but my fac
ulties are not acute enough to perceive
any fate in this little business At all. 1t is
conduct, under your own control. If you
desert Union nominations and give aid
and comfort to Copp'rheajs, you can no
mere expect Union officers to patronize
you, than Benedict Arnold could have
expected to have been rendered the office
of President cf the United States.
| am very truly yours, s
OSBORN STRAHL.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-19
Annual Meeting.

or the Old Settlers association of the Origi-
nal 81. Croir County, WISCONSIN.
The regular annual meeting of the Old
Settlers Association, of the Original st.
Croix County, Wis. viii take place at Rick
ard,S Hall ~ d the eitur OF Hudson on We'd
clock, 7. NJ, for the transaction of business.
Supper will be served at 9,oclock p. NJ to
be followed by patriotic music and
toasts, after which, those who wish, can adj
journ to the ball room.
Old Settlers i'm Minnesota are invited to
meet with us. All persons who came into
the country previous to the lst day of Janu-
arv, 1852 and their families, are considered
Old Settlers. Any gentleman or lady, be-
longing to the Asso citation. can bring a COM
panion not member
An eminent speaker, from abroad, may be
expected to deliver the address
Tickets, per couple, $500. Children, so
cents. Supper and dance will be at the same
place.
Editors of the Valley, please copy.
II, A. TAYLOR,
Chairman of the Committee.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-19
Letter from Colorado Terri
tory.

A few days since VIC received a letter from
G. B. EAMEs, formerly of this county. now at
Denver City, Colorado Territory. The fol-
lowing portion will be of interest to our
readers:
Well. Lutte, here / am, at my old trade,
farming. but il pays here. have titled about
% acres this season, and am getting the fol-
lowing prices for my produce: Wheat. 50
per bushel Oats, $2,75; Corn, 81; Barley,
1915 Potatoes, 10 cts per pound Turnips,
cite per pound. / raised 1000 bushels of
turnips, and other things in proportion. 1t
costs about double here to till the land that it
does in the States. but you are sure of good
crop if you can irrigate. l think this is the
finest country in the verld-mild. pleasant
weather all winter; snow to speak of, and
no rain cool nights and warm days. Cattle
Craze all winter.
Our old acquaintance. o. G. Whitney, is
here, and is doing a tip top business. He
keeps Correll in Denver, and does general
trading i'm cattle, horses, DC. He has cleared
about one thousand dollars since he arrived
here, on the 10th of August last.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-19
THE SINGER SEWING MA
CHIMES.

Our LETTER A FAMILY SEWING MACHINE is
fast gaining worldwide reputation. 1t is
beyond doubt the best and cheapest and most
beautiful of all Family Sewing Machines vet
offered 10 the public. No other Family Sew
ing Machine has many useful appliances
for Hemning, Binding. FEELING. Tuck ny.
Gathering. Gaaging, Braidiug, Embroidering.
Cording, and so forth. No other Family
Sewing Machine has so much capacity for "A
great variety of work. 1t will sew all kinds
of cloth, and with all kind of thread
Great and recent Improvements make our
Family Sewing Machine. most reliable, and
most durable, and most certain in action Mt
all rates of speed. 1t makes the interlocked
stitch. which is the best stitch known. ANY
one, even Of the most ordinary capacity, can
see, at glance, how ia use the letter A Fani-
~ Sewing Machine. Our Family Sewing
Machines are finished in chaste and exquisite
style.
The Folding Case of the Femily Machine
is a piece of cunning workmanship of the
most useful kind. 1t protects The machine
WHEN lOI IN uSg', anu WDJn ABOUT To De ODef-
ated may be opened as a spacious and sub
stantial table to sustain the work. While
some of tie cases, made out of the choicest
woods, are finished in the simplest and chas-
test manner possible, Others are adorned and
embellished in the most costly and superb
manner.
1t is absolutely necessary TO see the Fami-
ly Machine in operation, SO as to Judge of its
great capacity and beauty.
1t is fast becoming as popular for family
sewing as our Manufacturing machines are
for m anufacturing purposes.
The Branehsoffices are well supplied with
silk, twist, thread, needless, oil, &c. of the
very best quality. Send for Pamphlet.
The SINGER MSSUFAoTuRIx.i OosnAxY.
45s Broadway. New York.
Milwaukee Office, II Eewhall House.
Messrs. MCKEE and HArcH, Agents in
rrescoH- 32mt
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-19
MIR. COlfax's Speech.

Mr.. Colfax Immediately upon his cleo
ton as Speaker, and being conducted to
the chair said:
GENTLEMEN OF THE House OF REP
REsENTATIvEs:-To day will be marked
in American history as the opening of a
Congress destined to face and settle the
most important questions of the country,
and during whose existence the rebellion
which has passed its elimination, will be-
yond all question-thanks to our army
and navy and administration-die de-
serve death! Not only will your con-
stituents watch with strict scrutiny your
deliberations horo; but tire friends of
liberty, in the most distant lands, will be
interested spectators of your acts in this
greater than Roman forum. | invoke
you to approach these grave and impor-
tant questions with the calm thoughtful
ness of statesmen, freeing your discus
sIons from that acerbity which mars in
stead of advancing Legislation, and with
mistaken reliance on that divine power
which gave victory to those who formed
this Union, and can give even greater
victory to those who are seeking to save
it from destruction, from the hand of the
parricide and traitor. I invoke you also
to remember that sacred truth which MI
history verifies, that 'they who rule not
IN righteousness shall perish from the
earth" Thanking you with grateful
heart for this distinguished mark Of your
confidence and regard, and appealing to
you all for that support and forbearance
by the aid of which alone | can hope to
succeed, | am now ready TO take the oath
of office and enter upon the duties you
have assigned me.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-19
The Presidents Plan of Re-
constructions.

The sensible and Constitutional plan
recommended by the President for the
reconstruction of loyal State Govern
ments in the rebel States, seems to meet
with favor. II is entirely free from
the Constitutional objections that have
been urged against Mr.. Summers theory,
and is SO simple and so recommends it
selfto the average judgment of the peo-
pie, that no extensive or violent opposi
ton is likely to be made to it.
As to W no should have the credit OF
originating the plan, there can be but lit
tie doubt. Secretary Chase, in a speech
delivered at Cincinnati about the middle
of October, developed the essential fea-
lures of the policy now adopted by the
President. And we are informed that
he had for long time previously advo-
Gated the same views in the Cabinet, and
that until lately he was opposed by near.
" or qnite all the rest of the Cabinet
This may or may not have been the case,
but Mr.. Cha.s was certainly the first to
urge publicly the policy which has been
Incorporated in the Presidents Message
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-19
THE NEWS,

-WePublish to-day an order, stating
distinctly that each town stands on its
own footing with regard to the next
draft, and that if any town volunteers its
quota, there will be no draft in that town
This order will be read with pleasure and
will add new stimulus to volunteering.
The Richmond Wing of late date
says, ut IS not impossible but the South
may be overrun." We should think it
wss not.
- Gen, Schofield has been removed
at last, and ordered to report at Wash
ington. The President uphoIds the 10y
al Missourians who are struggling to ad-
vance the cause of freedom.
= Bayard, of Delaware. is a consist
ent COpperhead. He refused to take
the anti-rebeliion oath and will probably
retire from public life, as consequence.
= Rebel Congessmen from North
Carolina, had written private letters to
Washington, previous to the promulga-
ton of the Presidents Proclamation
asking upon what terms rebel States
would be permitted to return.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-19
Song of the Soldiers.

Comrades known in marches many
Comrades tried in dangers many,
Comrades hound BY memories many,
Brothers ever let us be
WOUNDS or sickness may divide us,
Marching orders may divide us,
But, whatever fate bctide us,
Brothers of the heart are we.
Comrades known by faith the clearest.
Tried when death was near and nearer,
Bound we are by ties the dearest.
Brothers evermerc TO be -
And, if spared and growing older,
Shoulder still in line with shoulder,
And with hearts no thrill the colder,
Brothers ever we shall be.
Bv communion of the banner
Battle-scarred but victor banner,
By the baptism of the banner,
Brothers of one church are we
Creed nor faction can divide MS,
Race nor language can divide US,
Still, whatever fate betide us,
Children of the flag are We!
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-19
THE MESSAGE.

We published the Presidents Message
immediately upon its arrival in an Extra
and re-publish it in to-day's issue.
We believe it meets with general ap.
prevail. Its frank and unequivocal treat
ment Of the questions of Slavery and Re-
construction, gives assurance that there
IS to be no way ering or hesitation in the
policy hitherto indicated.
We can already see permanent Peace
in the not far distant future. The power
Of the Disturbing Element-the Slave
Power, is broken; the sceptre has passed
from IFS hands. Through the night of
doubt and conflict the day is shining, and
Freedom has become the Law of the Ma
tons ife.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-19
Order Authorizing Credits of
Quotas to Towns and Wards.

HEAD OURS STATE OF WIS.,
ADJurANGESERAL's OFFICE.
iADIsoS, Dec. 8, 1863.
GENERA ORDERNo. %.
The bllowin correspondence from the
War Departments published for the informa-
ton of ih,peolle of this State:
MRDEPARTMENT,
PRovor MAR. GENERALS OFFICE,
Washington, Dec. 2, 1863.
Hon. James A. Bell and VIM. III. Bogart,
Wsshimgto, d. O.:
GENTLEMEN III have the honor to acknowl-
edge the recepNof your communication Of
thes2d inst. and y Iaply as follows:
The following lopositions submitted by
your commission, q the part of the Cover
nor OF New York, ave received the approval
OF the War Departrhnt, and will govern in
the matters referrede ).
LIST. That quotas b apportioned to towns
and wards in the seerai Congressional dis
tricts in The state of NV York, and that as
surance be given to suo towns and wards as
may furnish their full quota of volunteers
under the recent call Of the President for
3OO,OOO men. that they will be exempt from
the pending draft, should one be rendered
necessary in January next.
I'd. That the several towns and wards re.
celve credit for all suCh volunteers as may
have been mustered into the service of the
United States since the draft, and that the
number So credited Be- deducted from theil
portion OF the Quota assigned the State under
the recent call
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-19
Council Proceedings.
Council HALL, Dec. IA, 1863.

Council HALL, Dec. IA, 1863.
Regular Mayor Dill in the
chair.
Aldermen present-Gunn, Beardsley,
Dunbar, Jay and Miles.
Minutes of last meeting were read and
approved, excepting motion to proceed 10
other business that may come before the
meeting, in proceedings of Nov. 10Th,
which on motion, was stricken out
On motion, the rules were suspended,
and the following accounts were allowed
in full !:
Beardsley & Lyford, sundries
for pauper, DC, S24,47
d. ALERT, house rent for mos, 1900
@. P. Barnard, labor OH Broad
Street. GIG
E. J. Philips, labor on sidewalk, 7,75
A. Miller, third of qr's salary
and wood, 8,75
Smith d. Redmon, labor on BID
Stree, s,75
H. A. Jay, wood DC. for pauper, 1890
]. Harwell, beef for pauper 5,2s
VIM. Howes, city surveying, l,50
Chas. Bailey, labor on BID St, 200
J. Firner, sundries for pauper, rs
G. Weaver, room for General
Election, 500
L. r. Smith, Inspector of elec'n, 200
A. Wehrman, clerk of election, 200
G. p. Smith, over work, grading, 8 06
G. P. Smith, grading, per esti-
mate, $4,000
Bill of A. Miller, for assistance in ma
king out tax roll, was referred to Finance
Committee.
The communication Of W. J. Copp
was called for, and on motion, the com
mittee was allowed further time.
a resolution was offered by J. w.
Bearlsley that the clerk examine and re
polt the number, time and price of Il
cences given, and report at the next reg
ular meeting.
A bond for license to Nc D. Smith
was offered, as he (Smith) had rendered
$40 to the Treasurer, which tender was
acknowledged, but was refused receipt
The bond was laid on the table.
On motion, adjourned.
A. MILLER, City Clerk.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-19

The Conservative Union National
Committee was in session at Cincinnati
last Friday, as was also a consulting
convention of the same organizatian.
ghe convention adopted the Kentucky
platform of 1868. and suggested to the
committee the nomination OF Genera!
Mcclellan for the Presidency. The COM
mittee postponed consideration Of the
resolution till a meeting to be held at
Philadelphia on the 81 inst. Hon. ". b.
Campbell, of Tennessee, and Gen. Leslie
COombs and Governor Bramlette, of Ken
tuckey. were mentioned in connection
with the Vice Presidency.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-12-19
The 18th wis. Regiment.

Capt. 0. 7. MAxsoN of Co A, l2th
Wis.,, is now in this county on recruiting
service for that Regiment.
There. has not been more favorable
time for enlisting since the war common
ced. The large bounties-the prospect
Of speedy close of the war-the certain
ty of the impending draft, are all weighty
reasons in favor of enlistment. The 10Th
Regt. has high standing, and will not
fail to get its share of new volunteers.