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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-29
New York, June &c

The Herald 8 harrisburg special says
The citizens are organizing to serve in
rife pits.
The rebel advance still continues in the
vicinity of Carlisle.
The Susquehannah has risen 20 inches
At headquarters tonight il 10 said thu
rebels appear to be concentrating In the
Blue Ridge passes, and seem far advanced
with Hooker in their rear.
Precautions are taken to secure the
railroad bridges from sudden descent.
Rebel prisoners report Ewell has 2S
regiments OF infantry, 5000 cavalry and
20 pieces OF artillery.
Six thousand men, with cannon, were
sent to Mercersburg, half of which went
TO McConnellsburg.
1t is reported that Hooker's right wing
is in the vicinity Of Hagers.own.
A Garlic dispatch to the Herald, late
IN the evening. says:
Ii is evident the rebels are doing all
they can to mystify us as 10 their move
msnts. in order TO prevent US from con.
continuing anywhere.
Eight hundred rebels are encamped al
mount Rocks.
Rebel scouts visited Plainfsld and
Grearson stations last night.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-29
Nav York. June 81


The Tribuns's Washington dispatch
says there is no longer any doubt that q
great battle will be fought in Maryland,
and perhaps it may be to-day. The move
ments of our army have been made with
promptituds and rapidly. and feeling OF
confidence prevails. :,
1t is asserted that Richmond is held
by not over 1000.
The Richmond Dispatch OF the Hod
says that Vicksburg must fall Without
the intsrposition of miracle. =,
The Dispatch has report OF q oa'1le
Mt BIG Creek Gap, East Tennessee, on
Friday last, between Buokner and the
Fsderals under Burnside. The Federals
were repulsed, and that With heavy loss.
burnside commenced flank movement
and Buekner fell back to Clinton 70 cover
X knoxville.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-29
Harrisburg, June ct

Carlisle was occupied at about ft
o'clock this morning by the rebels. At
IL O'Clock they were three miles this side
of Carlisle and were still advancing.
Our cavalry force which has been watch.
ing their movements is gradually retiring
and the enemy has lne of pickets ex-
tending from Carlisle to Gettysburg. -
They are moving in this direction in
three columns. The authorities were in
telegraphic communication with Hanover
Junction at lie o'clock The appearance
Of the enemy's column is hourly looked
for. The Susquehanuah is rapidly rising
and ali the fords will be impossible
Gen. Smith, commanding the troops 0,
the opposite side of the river, consider
his position impregnable. There is no
~ HAch excitement here now as Their
was when the rebels e rat entered Hagers
town. The great fear is that the railroa
and other bridges across the river will
dsSroyed.
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TO CoNsUmpT1yDs.

l. ell to health in few weeks, by very simple
remedy, after having suffered several years with q
severe lung affection, and that dread disease, Con.
xumptien-i, anxious to make known 10 his fellow saf.
fsrers the means OF cure.
To all who desire Il, he viii send copy Of the pre-
sctipton used tree Of CHARGE ~h the directions for
preparing and using the same, which they viii nnd
suRs CuRx for CoHsuhrTIos, Asthma, BRONCHITIS
&c. The only object OF the advertiser In sending IN,
Prescriptions Ia To benefit the afflicted, and spread In
formation which he conceves 10 be invaluable, and h,
hopes every sufferer will tr, hs remedy asst will cos
them nothing and may prove = blessing.
Rev EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings County New York.
may3c-d3m
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Portland, June $3.50 p. n

The Caleb Gushing apparently came
to anchor and took in sails, and was soon
after discovered to be on fire. and at 20
minutes to 9 o'clock she blew up with a
tremendous report; nothing is now dis
coverable Of her from the observatory
1t is supposed she was blown up by the
crew. The steamer in pursuit lay off some
distance when she blew up.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-29
New York, June 81.
Admiral Foote died last night.

Cairo, June %.
Major Wilson with detachment of the
l4th Illinois Cavalry, surprised aud rout-
ed the LIST Mississippi Cavalry, near Me
johannesburg. Yazoo country, few days
since, killing and wounding quite mum
Der Of them.
Terrific csnnouading opened all along
our lines before Vicksburg Saturday last,
continuing till Sunday evening. Result
unknown.
No citizens are allowed to 90 below
Helena.
The steamer Taylor arrived with 600
disabled soldiers from below. They pro-
eeed TO Jefferson Barracks.
New York, june 27
The Richmond Dispatch of the Esd
ult. says
1t was stated yesterday that a heavy
force of Unionists had landed at some
point on York river
The Richmond Republic says:
1t is certain Lees whole force il north
of the Potomac Ewell is in pennsylv Iva.
MIA Longstreet is between Boonsboro and
thu Pennsylvania line, and Hill near An
tletam, accompanied by Lee, and that
Hooker is just where he ought to be.
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philadelphia, June 27.

The Enquirer has the following special,
dated Bloody Run, 26th. 8 p. M: Gen.
Mlroy left for Baltimore, and General
Pierce takes command.
The rebels evacuated McConnelsburg
and retreated towards Chambersburg.
Scouts report force Of rebel infantry
ten miles this side Of Hancock.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-29
REPORTS FROM RICH
MOND PAPERS.
RoSECRANS' ARMY
MOVING
ADMIRAL FOOTE DEAD.
Times Special.]

AanSo oPN~'J
Harrisburg, june &c.
The main force of the enemy appears to
have halted back of Chambersburg.
A large number is concentrating in the
mountain passes, evidently waiting rein
forcements, and fearing 10 proceed too far
this way with Hooker IN their rear.
Yesterday Two rebel cayalrymen were
taken near Chambersburg. They assert
90 regiments of infantry. 5000 cavalry
and 80 pieces Of ordnance, not far from
that place.
The rebel column at Mercersburg num-
bers 600 infantry, with eight pieces OF ar
tillery.
Germantown is occupied by one entire
division of rebels, who struck out In diff
ferent directions from that place.
The Evening Post says. the enemy has
not yet entered Carlisle, although they
are mcmsntarily expected to do SO.
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Cincinnati, June 27.

Cincinnati, June 81.
Rosecruns' army; with the exception
of one division. moved on Wednesday
night.
Matters in Monroe county are growing
serious. Col Biddle, who has four CON-
panies there has asked for reinforcements,
and section of artillery. The resistants
are said to number 800.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-29
rvs,land, Maine June 1T

FvitIANd, Name. June 27.
The revenue cutter Caleb Gushing was
run off last night. She was heavily arm
ed aud proyisioned for TWO months.
Steamers were Immediately sent in pur-
suit. and are now engaging her. Guns
can be distinctly heard here.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-29
Harrisburg, June %.

Harrisburg, June q.
Rebel pickets are within eight miles
Hanover Junction. 1t is expected the
bridges on the Northern Central r. X. in
the neighborhood Of York and Hanover
Junction will be destroyed to-day, TINS
seyering communications with Baltimore.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-29
Bath. Me-, June &c.

A pilot from Southport reports 40 sail
vessels were destroyed by pirate steamer
off Cape Sable yesterday, and the day be
tore several large vessels were destroyed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-29
SURVEYORS OFFICE,
L eokul Iowa Nav 81 1859

SUkVEYUH'E UFFICE,
Keotuk, Iowa, May "a, 1863.
NoTICE.-To all persons having guns, revolvers,
pstois munitions OF var Of any kind for sale are
ordered not colt dispose Of tho without Grit
obtaining permit from the a"a~..ls.ed by order OF
the Special Agon, of the Treasury Department. All
persons violating this order will he liable TO have such
goo d. for the use the the
United states JOHN sTASNUs,
nay2S-dlf Surveyor and Collector.
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Philadelphia, June 81

~iPh'"s ShHo 81.
A special to the Bulletin from Hanover
Junction, June eth, says Col. Jennings
regiment left Harrisburg, on Thursday,
for Gettysburg. and on Friday morning
arrived there. Philadelphia City troops
and cavalry company preceded them.
The cavalry was three miles beyond
Marsh Creek, and the enemy was then in
the mountains at Castleton, eight miles
west. They advanced, and our troops.
after some skirmishing, fell back towards
York, and are reported to have had some
diminishing on the road At 8 o'clock
Friday pm. our cavalry left Gettysburg
as the rebels entered The telegraph
operator, postmaster and revenue asses
sor escaped before we left.
A train OF Is freight cars-some with
Col. Jennings supplies--were run to this
side OF the bridge, at the edge Of the town
The bridge and train were afterwards de-
stroyed by the rebels. Three members O
the city troops and three of our infaptr,
are reported to have been captured OF
Friday night. The rebels encamped OF
Wallis farm. half a mile this side of tn,
town. Their force is reported to b.
8,ooo strong, with artillery. under com
mand Of Gva. Robinson. Their picket
were near Oxford, on Thursday night
The rebel encampmeni extended from tn
town to Fayetteville.
Jhe editor Of the Gettysburg Star ha
bsen captured, and it is reported that on
, Of our scouts has been shot.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-29

The army is once more in motion, and
will soon be to the front and north of
Baltimore.
Heavy rains make movements slow.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-29
S-T-186O-X.
brakes Plantation Bfffe1.S.

1928 ? = =
brakes Plantation Bfffe1.s.
They purity, strengthen and ip,lsorat..
They create healthy appetite.
They arc an sniidote to change OF waser and diet.
They overcome effects ofdissipsiion and late hours
They ssrsng,hsn the system and eniiven the mind.
They prevent niasn,aiic and Intermittent fsvers.
They purify the breath and acidty OF The stomach.
They cure DyspepsIs and Constipation.
They care Diarrhsa, Cholera and Cholera Morbus.
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Headache.
They are the bsss Bitters In the world They make
the weak man strong, and exhausted natures
great restorer, They made Of pure ST. croix Rum
the celebrated Casaya BARK, roots and herbs aud
with the pleasure ofA beverage, without regard
10 age time of day. Particularly recommended TO
delicate persons requiring gentle stmulaut Bold by
all Grocers, Druggists, Hotels and Saloons
p II DRAKE CO, 20a Broadway, New York.
Sold by Andrew J. wilkinson,
lsb-dAw6m No. d hain-sI., keokak.
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Commercial.
CORRECTED pAiLYsY
$. ii A NJ l. H.,
WHOLESALE GROCER.
100 Corner Fourth and Main Streeis.


DAILr GATx CITs osv1ok,
KxoK-K June &C. 60
PRODUCE AND PROvIsIONs.
FLouR-supernLe ~ 50; SPrin " hcst extra.
-; PAN Wheat ExtIs ss 30.
CORN MEAL-75e4S0e p 100 rs,
BRAN ANDsHoRTs--7osa75 roe y lppks.
SHIP sTtFF--soc.
CoRs-2s TO 3lev bush.
sARLEY-75e 10 81 25.
wHRAT--Rsu soossl 90; Spring 7o&75s ~.
kxE-a145c
oATS-4s to Soc.
poTAToEs-so to 900 Retail 81 26s.
BUTTER--sc to loo; retail I21 10 lse.
EGGS-7 Ag6e.
CHICkENS--sl IS 10 81 so.
LARD-s&7c.
BACoN-shoulders, SCI Hams Aye; sides&.
ONIoNs-si 25.
WHITE BEASs-Common TO good j so TO u rs.
Prime Navy e2Qs2 ao.-rirm.
TALLow--7c.
GROCERIES.
suGAR-New Orleans fair r7e; prime iaAc
shoicel4; New York, G, lac, View York, A, Isle
crushsdsnd powderedIsl.
hoLAssEs -- Beicher's sugar House $50; Col
densy rups19ssc--ver, scsrcej sorgun as@ 4oc.
CoFFEE-Rio s2a34c; Java Aos Lssuyra as
RICE-st9Ioc.
SODA To &C,
soAP-Palm sic, Family &c, German 5ie.
CANDLEs-stari7t to rs; summeY Pressed i2i @ i4c
TEAs-Yoang Hysen. 81 Ios o. as; Imperial, . 20
Isl bos Black, 75ce1i 10.
ToBACC0.--Dark Sweet, 4sc TO soc; Medium Brands
soc TO ,5c; Gold and satural Leaf, soc to 95c
yAlLS-Best Brands 81 e5 to IS 10, rates.
GLAss-sxio City 80 so, rates.
CoRDAGE-tsc % lsc.
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No.2 DO DO s. % 70 s. 20.
SUNDHIEs.
| LEATHER-sole 900 IS :Hsrnes, 3sq43.
! HIDEs--Dry Flint l2lc Dry salted 10; grubby hal
price green bse; green sheep peis locasI IS
| green hog skint i5e.
HAY-Timothy IS to so, baied si2 oo6S 81
| Prairie - plass 90.
sRKDs-flmothys 81 to 10; FLAX Seed, zoe %
/ nominal.
| FEATHBRS-aoa4 10.
| FRuiT--Dried Apple 6ta7te par h. Dried Peach
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CHEESE-Denmsrk 10 to IL nc.
/ BEEF CATTLR--2tasc gross.
| sHEEP-s2 50s300 Shead,
WooL-Ciean TubwA.hed, SEQ 10 Csc; Unwsshe
/
/ one third less.
| SALT-Lske 90 0oae3i0
| oILs-Coal OIL SO 10 35c; retail60. Linseed OF
81 3oSsl IS. Lard OIL, 500 to u 90; Fish Oil. ~
TO 81 40.
! BEEswA1-3o to a5c-
PAT HoGs-s3 5eto - rs nett
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| oLDtRoN-le b. Bras Toe VI Cops
| lie h.
| ExonAraE,--on New York peresnt .bankab
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cent. st. Louis aud Chicago y per cent. Gold y
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DRY GOODS.
sHEETIenn as to s0o.
| DRlLL2-26 To 81 &c.
4 PKfSrS--l4 to ise
DELAINS--2l to arc.
GISGHAMS-2i 10 s2c.
CHADWICK 4 COATS sPooL-tt %.
sKElS THRKAD-el 90 to u 10.
! FARM ERS MECH ChSsIMkRE-46 to eoc.
SKIRT BRAID--50e 10 u %.
CORSET JEANS. 20 TO &c.
DESIMs--2es 10 q7t e.------------
TfSkiSG-s5 TO 4bc.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-29
MIDNIGHT REPORT,

Headquarters Army of Potomac,
june 81.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-29

9 The Wanderer" Of Vienna states that
q woman. residing at Geese, a small town
an Hungary. has been safely delivered Of
four children, who, with the mother, are
deiug wall.
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LAVENDER g. ROWSE

win give their attention to the Golsr,Iou Of Bssn
Pay. Boast and al osbsy p,ns ads g.ia., DE
Gesernment- Pensions obissnsd Govsra-
rhent Nouebers bought, sold coil ctsd
Informal Vouchers prepared for
payment.
REFERENCES.
Hoa. Edw Bates, Attorney Gen, Washington, d. C.
Hon, Montgomery Blair. Postmaster Gen. -
J. Nj. " bros a. senl1r "a, N sster nj ~ Louis
Ma or Rebert Smith. rgymasier Tor Diseh d SOLDIERS
Major o. Y, v. Johnson, Pay mAstsYfsr Missouri.
q. q. Hale. Esq Cashier ksale bank, Esoh uk. Iowa
Hon. u. Eaker, A"jutsnt 0enersi Ioss
John tiorby, Esq,. karkvf, II Joseph, No.
AeEihAny, Daniel 4 Co., Springfield aud RsIis Me-
hessEp. spragae ssale 90. Boston.
M.sss,. Clark, DoiEs Co New rork.
ton. %. fiileS 81. L.uis
hessrs. Partridge 9 Co.. III. Louis.
Messrs. Pomefos Benton, -
Hessrs q. Davis Co {"
J ". kos.. ESQ, VsndsIia. Ills.
Geo. w Face, Sac, sasm, Ills. may9-diy
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-17
Did.

Oa Monday, che "a day Of March, 1S 81 O'clock T. NJ
Nehnond Ma ELLLN BYRD BABER, eonsort of s. Bs6gr
aud daughter Of Robe Byrd and May u Pollard f kim VII
liam county, aged % years month and IS days.
aver an anectonAte and duul child. ami
sister, loving relative, Kind friend
al 70 aourn iher rrep'Fbs loss Garth. Thou
bid Thy hand heavily upon has beea ia our nj Al
has taken one who held large PSc adecon light
IA hseI 80 PsAant the altar our hopes has gone ca
l. ne AID darkness Of the grave voice
music m our hearts has fallen into SILENCE ard the eyes
besed love upon ~ arc closed forever Desoaon and grief
csc INTO the place Of adntS and rejoicing Amid death
galeJng gloon sne knew no fear Calm, quiet Iesgne
after nseng els ase she yielded spirit to The God who
gave t. DcNh came like al nbe weSry
10 ksj ti-r last on smiling ID To her To-
there sweet comfort IN the Divine though gone
heose shs IL not LOST 10 them. Purhcl love-
ecne nj avail thfm In that pure h1me above where the
Anion NIL &c Tor eternity Pat en orbesrlg she
Htol sth ms mslehess ssnacn. she endured IRE cross
ard the crown
In this city, SATURDAY, the IN inst, MARY CAMPBELL
DANEL youngest laughter Of Judgc P v Daniel decd AGED
yss-s months and ~ days.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-17
EItlle.aL aNp cnHMrRrlsL.

MONDAY, March rs, lS6S.
IN Raleigh, On saturday, North Carolina skies, OLD
i,s quo,SIa, li,5 With sales do. issue 10 s-d
n Confederate bonds iO2 and with sales StSS Treasury
ro'es (fundaJls) no; G5i aus prem
The Wilmington Journal reports the .sls, a. auction,
in thA, Gig, Of $4,000 North Clr,lua sivcs ue Juy ls6!
sos to is3 -, averaging si25)
TIC Augusta CousIUutiendlist 81 the llth inst Ic-
ports good I'm md 10 Cotton, in that city advancing prices
very ius Offering The general week wec
prices ranging 'om II 10 2S' n, ding quality. Do
msc goods, a,ar sugar, sud mos, rsports
vtsong
= A large number Of shares Of stock in the Virginia
aud Tennessee raoai ovn,d By original subscribers sbo had
failed TO pay NJ, sold In Iynehburg Friday auction by
Hargsove Co. Tie prices ranged from SIS 80 gas
Tic quo, lion price, tereof. re- has been SSo@s5
The following is statement Of the exports Of brc Al.
the United Britain anil ireland since
1 4 gent n beg 1852:
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-17
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

The House opened with prayer by the Rev. D..
Moore Of the Presby terian Church.
Mr.. BARBOUR, from the Committee on Finance 10
WON was referred the subject cf the burning of
public warehouse reported that they had the subject still
under constellation The allegation in the case waF
that drunken Ean in the employ mcnt Of the Confet-
crate States, Goyemment, engaged abou. the bldSlg
had probably Occasioncd the r The Committee ia lis
investigation had summoned eer.an parties TO appear
before thSm who had failed to do So and he gave no.
tcC that ON tomorrow he would ak action by the House
TO compel the Attendance Of all such delnqucuts
Mr.. SAUNDERS, Of Franklin. offered a resolution,
which vas ADOPTED, appointing special committee to
report bill To rciundiug money received for military
exemptions in certain cases.
\, half past elevca oeoSk h@ lIoue tsol.cd itself
into secret session. .
Toe doors b:ns rtopcuei a, ir;aea m.ra;ss to Is
O'clock
The Senate bll Increasing tn compensation Of jiors
foe the supper, Of prisoners, taken up amended
20 limit the pay for rations per Diem Os each Pr
between hiry iyc cents and dolyr AMI a-llaicc.
ard passed.
The SPEAKER presented mc.soge from The Cover
nor, enclosing document tom tho AJjutnt General
OF tue SAFE, correcting erroneous impressions
ing tie several Responsible departments OF The STATE
Lac which ordered 10 be printed and referred to
the M'ltTy Committee. The Chair WAS vacated tili
half past seven 0clocS.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-17
~ arlnl,nt rinlarr a. Port HuAon.

In addition to the facts stated in the telegram 70 the
AssOciAsd Press We learn that OF al dispatches have
bssa received which state that the attack q Port Hud
son, SATURDAY. made BY Admiral SrrsglS with his
whole ases His flagship the Richmond, went beck
down the river disabled. Two o. the aeet--tho NOnOn-
sahoA md HarssOrdgot BY our batteries in crippled
condition.
The hnd forces advanced On works but failed to
make any attack, and on the next day ell vas quiet.
The Mississippi vas built At Philadelphia in lsil, and
vas one Of the best seagoins steamers ia the United
States Navy. She carried twelve heavy guas-e and
i2nch eAlibre In september last she vas cOnmaRdsd
By Captain MelAncton Smith, Of New York.
Az Fort Rmberson, on the TalAhaschie no further
attack bss been made BY gunboats bat land battery
Of the enemy has fred some shots at the Fogt
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-17
.TEL[RGRAPHEC.
rRitRIFIc FIGHT AT PORT HUDSON.
". s EslG1Tg MLSsLssLpPI DASTR lYED.
,. -, - -, e.. = - :
-, - TIE ENEMY DRIVEN BACK.
sigaal Victory Tor tho cOnfederatcs.


Poaf HUploy La Miroh'i5th, 8 O'Clock A. MA
bombariueus CO nn,a,si here at o'clock, P NJ, yes:
terday;a cal coaaalel.u3 to r NJ. Tn eaemy fred
slowly bliol. b.sted.' ill not r2py. At ls oelocs,
last night, mos. desaera englgsnspt took place The
enemyellelyore 70 pas oir SltteFie cider cavec oil
darkness TAs aros vas no's terrla', ami lasted fay
two hours Oae ggrb1h m,Saei,l in passing in
dlmaged coadtioa. De U, 5. sloo? oETr Mississippi
vas set on ire ald burht the watereige IN front OF
our batteries 0le large vessel completely rddled,
third blly crippled, aud the rest were driven back
AT o'closS the enemy withdrew.
Our victory is complete and glorious So far as knowr
there are no casualties our plrt..
The boat tha passed the batteries is doubtless SO dis
abled as TO render her achievement fruitless..
.Thirty-six men and midshpman of the destroyed
fgate Mississippi brought in by our cavalry THE
morning Several of the prisoners severely wounded
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-17
The aTerml5atIon Of the War. -

The following is an Official copy Of the joint resolution
n relation to ;he termination Of the present war intro
duced in the House Of Representatives she 10th inst
by Mr. Smith, OF North Carolina, and referred to the
Committee on Foreign Affairs.
WHKREAs, war Of two years his demonstrated the
impraeticabity Of enforcing upon The people OF the
Confederate States government not OF their own choice
and rendered incompatible wiz their safety and honor
future political union between the behgereat parties ;
Ad ksreds The Confederate States maintain the strug
gle for the right Of selfgOvernnent inherent IN the
people Of the sovereign States composing IT, and
CesSfuy yiidica.ed ia the var Of the revolution seek
ing no aggression upon others, aud earEesly desiring
the early termination Of strife fruitful oaly in dsser
and injury TO both parties; therefore.
RsSOlycd For the purpose 81 bringing the War1O a
close and adjusting the terms OF honorable peace the
Congress OF the Confederate States declare in their
judgment proper basis, therefor the following pro
positions:
J. The recognition Of The Independence Of The Con-
fsderate States.
II. Tue withdrawal Of all military force from the
States Of Missouri, Kentucky and MARYLAND, aud the
determination Of their political desnies efs 20 The pop
ulzr wiz in each.
Ill fair partition Of the pabHc property and lia
bites Of the United States existing al the date Of
the formation Of the government OF the Confederate
States between the parties,
". The restoration Of cOniscatsd Sequestralcd aud
other private property taken against the usAgcs OF We
Including debts or their value, 20 the owners
V. The concession Of the free navigation Of the Mis-
ssdPpi river, aud Of the. waters Of the Chesapeake
Bav.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-17

Gold has again advanced. The brokers were q; hing
tl25 pr suam to-day and for silver StCO prem There
tens 10 whatas Of premium the precious metals will 60 until
Congress passes Gurreley Bill and Tax Bill which viii
public condolences and reduce tie currency The bill
regulating the issue OF Treasury has p1SseI both Houses
but ava he aoa action OF the House Of Representative
SeRits's IdEeu The subjeepresSlng and important
lihaI been lai aside to considerable Tax 81 ami may
taken mp asia, ui that Is disposed We have no
further change report il the rates premium
Tie boxers uSNns % per premium and paying so
per cent