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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-24
Ae0cy StSs'aNishissg near
(hNrlesfOsrss.
OUR FORCES RETREATtNo
The Enemy Occupy Mar
tinsburg.
More .1bOsSt the Indiana
COfaspirNfOvs.

Flank Movement-ReSsis Repulsed.
New. York, Aug. %.
The World has the following:
Headquarters Army Of Posomac,l
August 20.
The brilliant flank movement made by
the 9th corps Yesterday morning, Was .
complete success. The enemy's force had
been nearly all Withdrawn from this direc-
ton to send across the James to meet the
attack of the ed and 10th corps, and only
strong picket was found guarding the
road. These retrsated SO rapidly eur men
thought they would meet With no opposi-
ton, and they went to work very deIiber-
ately to destroy the track; but when they
had about a mila torn up heavy force
advanced in line of battle up the railway
with . supporting column on either side.
They charged calamity. t,t met with the
veterans of the eecono division under
Gen. Ayers, and after an engagement oil
half an hour fell back in confession. At
ter short time they formed in line and
made another attempt to reach aud drive
back the division. but we're repulsed q
second time with severe loss. Just be
fore dark they made another effort to
break through our lines, and this time
received worse punishment then before,
as they we're driven back nearly half q
mile, leaving their dead and wounded in
our hands. Their loss is Estimated a,
1000. Our killed and wounded viii
number about 400, principally in the q
division.
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xsssis Aava.sssr-n,evv s,sr-,.,,,

Hsesb Advaneasg-6eavy ShisaiahinR
- New York, Asg. 2..
y The Herald has The following
Headquarters Averi1Ps Cavalry, J 81
In the field, Aug -, So. M
There was heavy skirmisbing yeslerdas
on . portion Of Gen. Sheridan's hne,
which lasted al day. We lost between
100 and zoo killed and wounded. The
enemy about the same. Heavy firing i
going On this metsipg on the Psrrysvills
road and Smith6eld pike. The enemy Z
main force Is concentrating on our right,
and he SCENE inclined to fight and cd.
ranoe. x 81 N@
$50 p. M Heavy firing was heard
to-day in tths. .difscsion u Charlestown and
the supposition is that an engagement il
going on near there. III
There was small skirmish Yesterday
at Dam No. 8 on the Potomac, A rebel
reconnoitering party was driven back and
prevented from crossing.
We held Martinaburg yesterday till
p. m. when the rebels en- .ersd it, Harry
Giluore's command being in advance.-
During the night We drove the rebels
again. Up to this time no rebel force
has crossed tho Potomac between VIII
Transport and Harper's Ferry.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-24

Baltimore, Aug. -
The following is pabl,shsd In the
American this morning. the substance of
which the censor would not permit trans.
mission over the wires last night.
~~ Harper's Ferry, Aug. 2e.
A brisk engagement occurred yester.
day two miles beyond Charlestown, be.
tween the army of Western Virginia and
the rebel force now in the Shenandoah val.
ley. The battle commenced ct eight
O'Clock q. m. A heavy column OF rebel
iataatry and cavalry attempted to pierce
our front near Summit Point, and after a
sharp but decisive struggle, our skirmish-
ers we're forced to give way. The first
Divisioo Of Gen. Wilson and Gen.
Lostel's cavalry corps were e1gaged and
reinforced heavily The movement had
evidently for It's object the possession of
Marsinsburg, for 1t the same time false
movement was made agains, our extreme
left, but suddenly = body of rebels ap-
peared in front Of our right, consisting OF
the 9th, 9Th and l9th corps. A short
but determined battle took place. The
ed Division lost. heavily, some $40
wounded and 60 or 20 killed and miss.
ing. Our right drove the enemy over .
mile and then fell back to the old line
till ten o'clock when the entire army re-
tired toward Haiitown, where they are
now in line Of battle.
Rumors are afoat that rebels are cross
ing the Potonac 1t Hartinsburg.
Fortress Monroe, Aug. e.
A steamer from City Poiat brings in
telligence that the rebels are making des-
perate efforts to retake the Weldon Il. r.,
and 30 far, are unsuccessful We now
hold the Read firmly aud it is believed
the rebels cannot dislodge US.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-24
THE NEWS.

We are sorry that We cannot give our
readers more dispatches, but instead Of
our usual midnight report came the mott
fcation that the line was broken and
could not be repaired before morning.
Have patience, gentle readers.
The flank movement made upon the
18th by the 5sh army corps, Army of the
Potomac, was completely successful and
brilliant affair. The enemy made three
attacks upon our lines, but each time
were repulsed with severe loss. After
the third attempt they gave up the con-
test and fell back Their loss estimated
at 1000 and ours about 400
France will not recognize the Coufed-
eracy unless it will abolish slavery.
Hancock has accomplished his object
in his second expedition, and he With
draws his troops to the south side of the
James.
A severe fight will doubtless take place
soon for the possession of the Weldon
road.
A great deal of skirmisbing and some
severe lighting is going on between Sher-
ldan aud the rebels. For the result, we
must await further developments.
The Union men of Indianapolis have
spoken in reference to the reasonable
schemings of the Copperhcads in that
State, and their words have an unmistak-
BILE ring of loyalty.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-24
Tho Indians Censriratsrs--naeet ting n
Jadianapolis.
Cincinnati. Aupnst "a


The morning papers publish lengthy
extracts from Dodd's correspondence. cap
tured~ At indianapolis. The manuscript
copy of Dodd's address to .he grand coun-
oil is among the papers, in whlch it ap-
pears . grand Convention was to be held
in Chicago, July first. two days before
the Democratic National Convention was
to have been held.
A spontaneous meeting was held at Ia
disnapolis last night 70 take counsel con-
corning the dangers surrounding them
II was the largest outdoor meetieg ever
held there. The meeting Was extremely
orderly. though there was deep feeling
against the conspiracy.
Resolutions we're adopted denouncing
the secret order rs most mischievons and
calculated to bring about civil war; de-
claring the charge that the Union party In
tend to use military power to prevent ;
fair election as SANDER upon Union men
and our brave soldiers.
Aspscial to the Gszet,e from Nashville
says Wheeler struck the Knoxville and
Chattanooga road between Heawassee and
Louden. destroying our communication
for time, but doing no serious damage
Steadnan is driving him toward Knox.
vile where Gen. Carter has iorcs in
front. ~
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-24

J. II. Woodward, a young man, resi-
den' of Indiana, ard a. one time Adlu.
tant of an Indiana regiment, was called
out at recent peace meeting, and res
ponded as follows:
"GESTLEMES: The great cry that |
have heard to-day has been peace, peace.
tell you that there is no man 10 the ma
tioa who desires peace more than do
permanent, lasting peace. Cheers. I
Aud, gentlemen, I will tell you how we
will get it. Fight this war out. Take
every negro in the rebel States, and exter.
inmate every id rebel. no matter where
you fal a.a disses.] Gentlemen, you
need cot try lo hiss NE down, for am an
old soldier. and have faced almost as mean
a looking crowd as is now before me. /
mean the thieves and bushwhackers of
Tennessee. know | was called upon to
make speech out of derision, and | in
tend to tell you what / think Of you.
When God said He would save Sodom if
ten righteous men could be found there,
l have no doubt he would have done it;
and to-day, if you were all stood upon the
brink of hell, aud He we're to say He
would save you if one loyal man could be
found among you, l have no. the leas.
doubt but there would be great many
faces in hell for supper.
" Gentlemen, when you wish to hear
from me again, you have only to call up.
on me. am always at home.'
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-24
Reerossing the James River.
New York, Aug. 43.
The Herald has the following:

The Herald has the. following:
Strawberry Plains, Aug. 2O.-Han-
cock has accomplished the object Of his
second expedition to the north side Of the
james, and is now Withdrawing his com.
mand. Part of his force Is already re-
crossing the river. The I'd corps is being
followed by cavalry under Gregg. Bir.
ney. commanding the 10th corps, is cod.
Quoting the Withdrawal Of his own corps,
and his column is just approaching the
pontoon bridge.
The operations in this vicinity have To-
fiected honor upon all concerned.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-24

S The steamer China has arrived
Grants renewed activity caused d.
cline il he rebel losa. There has been
despsrste rioting in Bslfast. Ireland.
A Prsssisn decree partially reduced
the arnias to peace footing. The
Tnss tsvors the withdraval OF British
sroops from Canada, thsir presence tAsss
being considered - ssonest II dsakGF
provoking invasion whenever the Amerf
cans have grievance eesiass RuglAsd.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-24
No Recognition for the Cenfederaey
from France.

No" AoIA, aug. 10.
The London correspondents Of the N.
Y. Herald states the Emperor of France
has just informed Slidell he never will
recognize the rebel States, even should
they achieve independence defacto, unless
they determine to sbolish slavery and en-.
gage that all children born of slave pa
rents shall be free and that slavery will
be totally abolished and cease within ten
years from date OF recognition.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-24
steamer Courier Burned at mound City.
Cairo. Aug. %.

The steamer Courier owned 10 Mem
phis and st. Louis. burned to the waters
edge at o'clock this evening while trans
ferring her cargo of naval stores to the
naval despatch boat Volunteer at Mound
City. The FIRE vas caused By the ignition
of barrel of naptha which was being
hoisted and fell back into the hold, burst
ing the barrel and scat ering the contents
The Courier vas valued at $50. 600: IN
sured for $4,000. and is total loss
The cargo was valuable and is : heavy
loss to the Government. NJ lives lost
One man seriously burned, but will r.
cover. s@K @st3
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-24
Southcrn Accounts.

NDW VIAs aug. xo.
Richmond papers have the following
Petersburg, Aug. i9.-About 7 o o'cIock
this evening, arrangements being compile
ted, our force attacked 10 front and aaaked
Warrens eth corps, which had made q
Temporary Judgment on the Weldon rail-
read, two miles below here, driving them
back upward Of two miles and captusing
over 1000 prisoners, including Brig. Gen
Hayes and : number Of stand of colors
Very heavy niaAhas besn failing oil day
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-24
EIRST-CLASS SALOON FOR SALE
a Good Opportunity.

r Z. MASS, proprietor OF the establishment well
known as MASS s.LooS, Second. between Msir and
JohnsoI streets being desous VI retiring nom the hus
Ness Offers for sale his Ssloon together with the choe
stock on hand.
The reputation which this establishment has enjoyed
places II among the rst IN Ksoknk lis custom is sec
ond In the city. and under prrp management
sure to retain the position it has already gained
A the iesse of the building Will be- transferred only to
such Parties sire good r-errncs none others need
tor terms and further information, apply he prem
i.e. To p. Y. MAASsA
aaugf--d2w
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-24

- The Oldest representative Of our
Government abrosd is Thomas w. For,
Consul Il Plymouth, England, whose
oom@issioa besrs date March 5, 1898
The next in seniority is William Win,
.thrqp. Consal = Malta, COMMISSIONED
|Oo&obsr e, 1884.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-24
SPECIAL NOTICE.

We beg to state that Stock IL surpassed In
tcnt variety styles quality CHEAPNEss bs any TO he
found EAsr Rgsr and having at all seasons n very
LARGE STocE STAPLE Goops hande we are fortified
against sudden and great advances Whereby We are an
a5ed to offer many Goods ut less than uF.c1uskss
PEesrSr PfIcs which VIC will DO throughout the
Merchants viii prusnote their Interests bv exsmfnns
Stock before buying.
augl7-ism WEBER WILLIAMS 4 FITCH
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-24
HA person by the name Of pb

@A person by the name of Phillip
Lowry spoke, the other evening. At Nc.
Cieilan Club in Philadelphia, and he said
Brother Democrats and fellow-mem-
oeFs: | have listened with interest 20
the discussion that has gone on among
you. l have heard for the FIRST time TO-
night the name of my old commander,
General Mcclellan Immense applause
mentioned by my friend John Campbell.
as the most TT for the Presidency. /
cordially indorse his opinion. IGr,sa
sppiauss. l fought under McCielhp
[applauseJ. !. and am willing o,,do % again,
because l know be does not fght an Abo.
htion war. Tremendous chesrs.l Dem.
ocrats, VIC must be prepared to resist the
tyranny Of the present usurpsrs; We mus
rally together, 60 up TO the ballot box Ia
October and November, put out tne pres
ent usurpers."
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-24

RI Some Of the colosed boot black
In Washington make $40 q day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-24

CHERrFFs SALE.

nEhIFFS SALE
srAfr OF Iowa LEE courrr-ss
by the Clerk OF the District Court of aid n ssrcr
William Leech and Against D. r. Rri.h hsss sy
Of r Brigham near Summifviile IN s,a Wv sa,,,
s,,..l.. pn L.s =, isss aay q sevt.mber N isss
r. NJ eosEsncins = a - sasst o. m Of s,ud ssld
asy, TIE following property to-wt: Ten stacks on
mofhy Hay confsing setns 70 tons also all the ssid
D. T. Bsighas share of the corn rop 9rcwn hy T.rIa
On SD p r. BsixAAms land east Al the plsnk ra5 90
tsihing % ACRES more on les. -
Taken, levied upc and to be sold to satisfy sad writ
Of execution ~ ~ '' ~ VIZ
nsoknk, Aug y. 1854 fsRAIL7 ANDERSON
nsea es - re~ " ~ Sheriff Of Lee Co. Iowa.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-24
CRACKERS have

N recrved supply or thee eel-sratsd Craekers and
viii lie happy supply They superior
article. especially for invalid persons r. c. ROCHE
aug22 Dyrner 9Th and Main streets.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-31

BLAcknyAsDIsM ~ TIE House. The
New York Tine says: " No decent man
can read the scurrity banded in the sit
tings without Shame. 1t passes comprc-
hension how gentlenen-and we know
there are some in the boly--can sit so qni-
city and endure the exhibition in all It's foul
reality. Tall. about purghg the House by
the expulsion Of Alexander Long, Alex
aader Long is Hyperion himself in compar-
son with the members who, ut such time
a, this. can indulge in such mutual abuse.
Ealaciou, as were his argument, disloval
as were his sentiment, Long in no wise in
frnged upon the dignity Of the House
His words were the words OF gentleman
They were words that could be ncutralized
by sober reason and leave no stain The
feeling they aroused was pure and generous
ndlgnatlnn which is feeling essentially
heaihtul and nvigorating. They sickencd
what he said and breathe frcely-could
sternly rejoice even that it gave truth one
more chance to grapplc with error. Bet no
such sensation is possible i'll such com
mingiing Of filthy spite IS that Of ycstor-
day-lahoo with lahoo. The only effect
is unmiAed, overpowcrng loathng. If the
House has 10 care ior lis own dignity, it at
least has TO moral right to allow such rhal-
Try TO be thrust upon the people. who have
| sense Of the requirement Of civilized soci-
ety. and whose hearts are now less than
ever in a frame to abide the outrage patient
w."
All Of which, it seems to rs, is true and
we'll deserved
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-31
A CHALLENGE TO TEST
\ CHALLENGE TO TEST
4 CHALLENGE TO TEST

The prolYctors Of the Hiawatha. knowing that
many Preparations for the Hair were in the mar
kct and al advertised 10 do nearly the same
things and that he public were unable to de-
tcrl3e from the advertisements which were
genuine, ahd buying one or two bottles and fail
in-r 10 realize the expected benefits, concluded
thai all were hnnlbugS, in order to assure The
public which could be relied upon. proposed the
following test which was published Two weeks in
the Herald. ana the other inoInp. papers without
eliciing any response. Let a number Of well
known citizens OF unquestiouel integrity and en-
terrly di>iaterestcd. appoint person The pro-
pretor Of each preparation or restorative 10 re-
store TIE color Of the hair Each proprietor 10
use HI, own preparation and nothing eise during
the trial, and the person also TO nothing else
Lei certificate OF the resll he published in all
TIE principal papers o! the cu.,utry at the ex-
pca>- Of the unsuccessful competitor
HOIT'S MiNNEHAiIA HAIR GLOSS
Impaits beautiful dark glossy appearance 10
the Hair and is I'M yceled in keeping it in curl
0. in any desired position.
HOYT'S IMPERIAL COLORiNG CREAM
An invaluable dressing for whiskers Changes
light and red hair to beautiful brown or bIack
Sold everywhere. JOSEPH EOYT Il co.
mhls-dly 10 University place. n. y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-31
STATE ITEMS.

Erysipeias fever is raging fataly in Cniol
county.
J. II. San lors. formerly Secretary of the
Iowa Senate. has established Bank il
Sigourncy, kcokuk county.
The Alton National says the prospects
Tor a booming wheat crop in Union county.
is very fine.
very destructive hail storm passed over
portions of Davis county two OF three weeks
since
The Newton Free Press states that horse
thieving has become very common thing
III Jasper county.
Three small boys were arrested few
days since in Ottumwa charged with steal
ing.
jonathan Taylor one Of the parties
charged with breaking opcna safe in Agen-
CO City in Marci. last was arrested recently
in Missouri.
The Ottumwa Csurier mention, that there
IS an extraordinary amount of improvement
going on in that place
We are informed by the Oskaloosa Xs-
atd that crops o: all kinds in Mahaska
county are doing well
Gen. Tr!tlc as relieved Of his command
at Natchez few days since and ordered 20
the front.
The printing Offices at Louisiana. Mo.
w.re torn down AID destroyed 2 few even
ings since BY soldiers OF furlouch.
The Federal Revenue, consisting of tx
on manufactures. a'onn collected in DE-.
b gu, for the month # April amo. n cd to
$16,4s9.3l
a little girl, aged seven We rs, daughter
OF o. Mr. i've Of this place. died suddenly on
tuesday evening last 1t is sunnos ed she
was poisoned by eating tead-s., oIs Will.
playing about the stable. Ram.
ntr.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-31
a.cEal Tender Decision.

lion. ). P. johnson, presiding at Erie
pennsylvania, has rendered an inport.n,
decision lately in reference to legal tender.
notes
Inc plaintiff had deposited six hu,5r,l
and twenty dollars of gold with defendants
and taken certificate OF deposit nor.hIa
in gold, dated May I, 1867. and claimed ' H.
market value in gold at the same tinr sn;.
was brought. By arrangement Of the mar.
ties, the premium on gold was fixed at fiffv
per cent. The defendants claimed the rich,
70 pay the certificate Of deposit in legal ten
DER treasury notes, under act of Congress-
OF 10Th OF February, 1862, rendered plain-
I'm notes for the par value Of the certificate
ol deposit not payable in money, but ex
pressiy payable by a return of the deposit
:" @Fd, is not debt within the act of Con.
gress Aforesaid, and therefore the plaintiff
was entitled to recover the market value in
gold. The Court also held that tho cnrt;a.
cate OF deposit containing the exnress-
promise to pay gold was a waiver ~ t,a
right or privilege Of paying in Iec.i ,a :. ane
notes that although debts are PAYABLE II
legal tender notes, the right or pr;y;Isas -. :"
pay with such notes may be waived ~ v,a ~
- the tight to exemption, trial by iury and
many other statutory and constitutional
rights which have long been held liable 70
b waived BY the acts or arguments Of mar.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-31

IN N YF0kefs III Ntw YAK ~
about to erect new Stock Exchange. which,
when completed. vii be one Of the most ex-
fersiya cnnmodious and costly etruct,ires
& tho Kind to be found IN this or any Other
county.
The new exchangc will hase three fronts.
one ~, Wall street, one on Broad street, an"
thu third on New street. The front on
Wall street will be - feet, that on Broad
street ~ feet. and that on New street -
feet. The Wall street front viii be OF whi'c
marble. three stories in height, and finished
in the highest style Of architectural con-
pia:.tien of tina Romancsque and Italian
Broad street front vill also he of white mar
he in the Corinthian style of architecture,
and four stories IN height. The front on
New street will he nf iron richly ornament
cd. The depth Of the building from Broad
| t. New etrcet win be 80 feet, and the
width "a feet. The ground floor Of thu
large area will be occupied by what i called
the "opcn board which now conducts It's
opcratlont principally in the street On
| the second iioor is the room for the regular
Board Of Erokers. which will be 1s by IS
| feet, and ceiling ~ feet in height.
4 distinguished feature Of the ediiicc will
be the underground vault or safe. which
will be the most extensive affair If this kind
ever constructed, and entirely unlike any
thing hitherto known This safe, which
will be located in the basement, beneath
the main room or open board, will bc 100
fee, in length by 20 feet in width and feet
high, Il is to be constructed of Franklin
it, iron wtl steel lateS, ani VIII be ALSO
lutcly burglar ana fire proof. IT Is intended
70 BE- used as depository for the stocks,
bonds. notes and other securities Of brokers,
each broker being allowed. on the payment
Of yearly rental, to deposit his securities
therein The cost Of this safe alone is esti-
| mated AT so, 900. IL is believed the yearly
rentals Of the safe viii pay fair percentago
Oh the COS, Of the entire building
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-31

Sergeant Decatur n. Eovden. a mcphoy
OF the 9TH Rhode Island regiment. was
wounded in one OF the late battles in V;r.
gInin, and on the day he was sl.o, his mo.
Their in WoonSockct saws. that while wolL
mn up stairs she distinctly heard the voice
OF her son cry out 90. mother" and OK
Pected certainly to see him on reaching the
top OF the stairs. She found no one. and
was instantly seized with the conviction that
her son was wounded. Two other members
OF the family, knowing nothing of these
circumstances and not residing with the
mother, dreamed that night that Young
ioyden was wounded, and one Of them was
so impressed with her dream that she arose
and an dressed herself. being unable to slecn
These persons are all Of the highest respec-
liability.