The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-08-28
Army Cerrespsn dence.
VIcKsBuRa, MISC.
August IL, 1868.

August II, 1868.
Mr.. EDITOR After the excitement
of the seige has worn OF, and our minds
return to their natural channel, we have
plenty of time.
Everywhere the eye meets with nothing
but 3 dismal scene of desolation, houses
broken and shattered, market-houses used
as stables. splendid mansions torn up and
occupied only by now and then solitary
spider stealing forth to saucily survey the
scene OF ruin around as if to say:
81 am monarch of all survey"
window blinds closed and covered with
dust and cob-webs. luxuriant shrubbery
tattered. ragged and neglected, streets
entirely deserted. save lone urchin now
and then sticking his head out of an alley,
the white tow glistening in the bright
sunlight, as if playing "bo-pesp" with
desolation, while the rust on the hinges
of storage room doors, give undisputable
evidence, that Notwithstanding "the So
curity felt by it's denizsns.' the greater
portion of its inhabitants found urgent
business outside Of the city, during Un-
Gle Samuel's gentle manipulations.
But this dismal absence of life and en-.
srgy is in measure relieved by the busy
appearance which the levee begins 30 as
sumo. 1t is literally crowded with boats
loading and unloading, their cargoss con
sist mostly Of Government freight, com
mis,ary and ordnance stores.
ord's and Hsrron's corps are about
starting down the river on an important
expedition, the object of which will soon
be developed, but while in this incipi-
ent state will furnish the New York Her
aid with plenty of sensational headings,
with which the Herald man Is fond
Of amusing his readers.
Sherman's corps have all returned from
the interior, and are encamped ina pleas
ant situation near the ruins of Black riv-
or bridge. The boys are having = good
time. enjoying quiet rest which they
% much need. after the activities of their
recent campaign.
McPherson's troops occupy the town
aud rebel works, and run the machine
pretty much TO suit themselves.
Ferloughs are being given freely, and
the officers and nsn gladly avail them
selves Of this short respite from duty, for
the enchanting pleasures Of home and
friends. Generals Laumau and futile
have gone home. This is significant as
regards futile.
But j, matters not what course the Cop
perhead Convention may pursue, the re-
suit viii be the same. 1t is hoped that
Gsn. Tuitie will not permit his name C
be stained by connection with the crowd
who terminated the recent disgracsfu
riots 10 our fair State. Iowa was ,hough
to be exempt, or nearly so, from the fou
pollution of small treason denominale,
Comprehension. The Iowa soldiers fel
proud of the pure, unstained records 0
their noble State, and with exultapt prid
and JOY paint 70 her unblemished e.
cutcheon. Let me tell you, sir Copper
head. your efforts are perfectly futile. 70
should you succeed in the inaugur.tio,
Of treason and civil discord within IN
limits Of our State, you will never be al
lowed to execute yeur treason. The me
whose blood has won the victories ,
Donslson and Shiloh. of Corin,h az
Vicksburg will never permit you to 81
compiish the very things which 20,
strong ally hes failed to do, namely: I
spit spea NE Gevsrnnsat, 70 Tramp
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