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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-06-20


Experience OF Wounded Soldier.
The following extract from an article in
Harper's Magazine gives the experience
of one shot in battle
l remembern acute sensation of pain,
not even any distinct shot, only con-
seriousness of having been struck then
my breath came hard and labored, with
croup-like sound, and with dull, aching
feeling in my right shoulder, my arm fell
poweriess at my side, and the Enfield
dropped from my grasp. l threw my
left hand up to my throat and withdrew
it covered with the warm, bright red
blood. The end had come at last But,
thank God, it was death in battle. Only
lot me get back out of that deathly storm
and breathe away the few minutes that
were left me of life in some place of CON-
parative rest and security. 1t all rushed
into my mind in an instant. | turned
and staggered away to the rear. A CON-
riade brushed by me, shot through the
hand, who moment before was firing
away close at my side. / saw feeble re-
Inducements moving up, and recollect
. thrill of JOY even then, as | Thought
that the tide of the battle might yet be
turned, aud those rebel masses beaten
back, broken, foiled, disheartened.
But my work was done. was grow
ing faint and weak, although not vet half
way cut of range OF FIRE. A narrow space
between two massive boulders. over
which rested lengthwise the trunk of
fallen tree, offered refuge and hope Of safe
tty from further danger. l crawled into
II and lay down to die. counted the
minutes before must bleed to death. u
had no more hope of seeing the new yea.
on the morrow than | now have of ont.
living the next century. Thank God.
death did not seem go dreadful, now thai
It was come. And then the sacrifice ms
not at all In vain, falling thus in Gods
own holy cause Of freedom. But home
and friends Oh the rush of thonobt
then
Let the veil be drawn here. The fem
pie of memory has Its holy place into
which Only ones own soul may, once in
. great season, solennly enter.
And SO lay there, with my head pill.
lowed on my blanket, while the battle
swelled again around and over me--bul. |
lets giancing from the sides OF atone fiat |
sheltered me. or sinking into the IL.
above me, and shot and she'll cr,sb;no
through the tree-tops and falling Ill about |
me. Two shells. retnem6er, struok
scarcely ten feet from me. and in ~,
explosion covered me with dirt and spl;n- I
tsrs, but that Masal., Sill { lived
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-06-20
Ownership of Highways.

Our readers have long known the
ground always taken by us on the ques-
tiou-s highly important one TO farmers
as to the ownership Of the public high.
ways. We held that DO local authority,
not even Legislature, had the power,
under the constitution, to take away from
the proprietors of iceland over which a
common road passes, their fee simple
ownership-that the right Of way only
was vested in the public; and that all
vegetation and fruit growing upon such
land-all minerals found beneath it, be-
logged to them. As to the correctness
Of this view, the following report of a
case, growing out of this question, which
was decided quite recently, BY the Su-
preme Court of Connecticut, will be read
with interest:
The case arose in this way The select
men of Simsbury had, for certain sum Of
money, granted man licenseto turn a
COW into the highway. The owner of a
tract of land bordering on the road ad.
joining his premises claimed the feed
growing adjoining his premises was his
property, aud not the property of the
town. He brought a suit for trespass,
which went to the Supreme Court, and
was decided in his favor. The court held
that In opening highway, the fee simple,
the absolute ownership Of the soil, was
not vested in the public, but only the
right of way. The public had control Of
a road as tar as was necessary to make a
convenient passage, but no farther. If a
road were abandoned by the public, it
sgain became part of the property from
which it was originally taken, and this
was additional proof that the title to the
soil occupied by the highway was vested
in the owners of the land adjoining. The
public have nothing but the right of the
way; the grass and feed on the road were
therefore the private property Of adjoin-
ing landowners
The following are the words of the
Court
"The owner of land covered by high.
way has the exclusive right to the heritage
growing thereon, and bylaw of town
giving liberty to the inhabitants to pasture
their cows in the public highway under
certain regulations. passed under the au-
thorlty of general statute (Acts 1856,
ch. "a empowering towns to pass such
bylaws, has no validity"
We trust that this will settle the case
in all time to come. The decision applies
as fully to Pennsylvania as to Connecticut.
Telegraph.
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Professional.


~. =. Ts1N10DOS
Havine Yetiynd 49, - aUfMnAL Practice Of Mod.
sfns, q souos qaeloeofG lafge - Increasing Eurpf
practieA ha made asfangeenfs ~ IL treatment Of II
cases abenes1 In ~ tbIlouihg ene4ation
~ lsE All 1rE1e1 casn ard eafeicAl operations -
ADs Dloonbes - ~ 10 anA ~
3KA DisSeses Of TIE Lungs 1NA Throat.
4rR. Consultations with ply siciahs in all at
home or abroad.
In order to promote the better treatment OF Surgical
and disees Of the Eye and Ear Dr. 6Anford hAs
established 1nAfmary for such cases where patients
p b well carsA Coz, and where all the appliances and
Of snccehl treatment, used la similar Insfi-
tutiou4 ID the large cities, will be fount.
Havne enjoyed fer twenty yesrs irgs and generous
patronage in the GEsEKAL practice OF edicine and
gerry from TIM citizens Of tbs this cifyand tins ronnd
ing country DR. respectfully intfes the public A.
tettsn 10 s spccAl arrangements f te treatment Of
Surgical cases and diseases Of the Eye end Ear
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"REMEABER FoRT P1LLow Two
weeks since, opposite Nstchez, Miss, q
score Of Union black troops were sent ont
to dispense . similar force of rebels. The
latter were badly whipped and routed
The blacks went into battle with the raj
lying cry of Remember Fort Pillov .
Eleven men were captured, but we're i'm.
mediately put to the sword on the spot
where they surrendered. One rebel dron.
ped upon his knees before back soldier
and begged for his life. The soldier
turned to his Captain and said, "What
shah I do with this man2'' aDo with
nim as ne xould do with you If Sc VA
~ your place and you we're ia his,n ~as
me quick reply. Swift az thought : loyal
bullet was sent from ! .Oolt's revolver
through the rebels head, and h. fsll desd.
before the black avenger. ThiD NAV IS
considsrsd esere by sosle tiuid M
nancles, b9s e ~ such 4s ~, Rausem-
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Dividends declared annually by this Company and paid
sgement of business permits large dividends policy
holders which have averaged 90 per per aHnum
note be given ohehafwhen the premium amounts
so more; thus furnishing Insurance for double
Anount for nearly the cash pay requ ed
Ia all cash companies kosfsgfsifsys Poeies issued In
tea sxxsai payests with participation in profit for ev-
cry annual premium paid Pamphlets and all other in
formation obtained at this Office.
febl3-dtf Ii. B. TEN-EYCK Agent.
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A MASS CONVENTION

WILL BE HELD AT FORT MADISON JUNCTION,
at 10 o'clock SATURDAY, the 25th inst for the pur
pose of selecting delegates the State and Congressional
District Convention. AZ
by order Of the -sntra lcommittee,
J. NJ HIATT, Chairman
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a. 4 = xs
The Eefsl Annual State Convention win Assemble ss
pes Moines on Thursday the 7th day Of July A D. 1854
for the purpose Of placing ia ponsnsoa e.nAtes Tor
the following ofaces One Judge q the ssprsms Court
secretary Of State Auditor Of Stats Treasurer u State
Attorney General, Register Of STATE and Presidential
Electors. All loyal electors who cordially sustain the
policy being pursued by the Administration OF thu
atona Government to crush the Rebellion, restore the
rational authority, and establish the Republic upon
foundation of which the 3cornertoneof the Rebel Con-
federacy shall form part requested to send dele
gates to said Convention in the following rao One dele
gate for each county and additional delegate for every
hundred votes and fraction of fty eastby the
electors of the County At the last general election for
W. NJ. Stone for Governor-the number Of votes to be
determined BY adding those cast in the County those
cast by the soldiers of the County in the held.
By order of the Republican State Central Committee.
THO. +. wITHRow, Chairman.
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s.ss alasg g 10 &c - :
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TOR SALE-A Frame D yelling Hous,

Il containing rooms, good cistern, we'll lot we'll
fenced sidewalk paved with brick situated on Bondeau
street between 10th aud llth Title good or no
sale Rrce $1,000 Enquire Of ii. b. TEN-EYCK,
nay2e Real Estate Apen.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-06-20

EOR SALEEl60 Acres of Choice
u Land, within four miles Of Keokuk, the road be-
tween the Plank Road and mississippi nyer enclosed
deuhiecg house, and other Improvements Ii will be
sold in parcels for grape culture, If desired This land
was formerly owned by Mr. Van Ausda Title good on No
sale. Enquire Of H. Il. TES-EYCK,
mchg Real Estate Agent, keokuk.
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Groceries.

u0twobushel Extra Linen Gacln, 10 arrive) viii b
sold low for Cash, ct 81 and IS Levee, ~
ianl-d COONNABED SNYTH.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-06-25

WASHINGTON COUNTY, PA.-The farmers
Of Washington county begin to despair OF
their hay crop, and scarcity Of the indis-
pensable article is anticipated during the
the coming winter. The rains of Sunday
will be of great advantage to the heretofore
vcrv short corn, as we'll as the oats ard bar
lev but it is feared was too late coming for
the meadows, as the moving season is al
ready close at hand.
A Washington county paper says Samuel
Hazlett, the other day, clipped from twelve
head of sheep l434 pounds of wool, or an
average of almost II pounds to the fleece
The lot consisted of three bucks and nine
ewes, all being OF the Spanish stock. Some
of the wool growers have sold their crops
at SO(085 cents per pound, but do not seem
to care about selling at that price.
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY PoToMAe, !
June 23d, 6 A. NJ. \

Wilson's division of cavalry moved oil in
direction of Weldon railroad, when last
heard from they had reached Rive's station,
and were tearing up the. track. 49,. IL
The 2nd and 9th corps moved from thler
old posision on the right, towards Weldon
railroad. General Lee seems to have an.
ticipated the movement by our left flank,
or else designs to turn our right, as when
near the Jerusalem plank road, the two
corps were confronted by Gen. Hills corps,
and smart engagement ensued. tigi. 10
A battery of the 18th N. w. Artillery
was annoying the rebels who succeeded IN
getting round on the flank and charging it..
The infantry supporting the battery wero
surprisd and after faint show of resistance
retired, leaving guns in the hands ..oi the
rebels. Our line was then reformed, the
men were becoming accustomed to Lees
new practice of acting entirely on the de-
fensive, and must have been confused by
his bold and sudden onset.
Two divisions of the 5th corps were
within easy supporting distance on the
right, and the 9Th corps was ready tor any
hostilities on the left. go
Charges were made by the rebels who
suffered severely with each fresh assault.
There was heavy firing in front of the
9th corps about midnight, at times thu
musketry broke out into regular volleys
and all night our cannon kept firing. -as
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Rebel Attack.

PHILADELPHIA, June 24.-Special to the
BulletiR, says the rebels made rear at
tack on Rights and Hancock's corps and
captured four guns of Knights New York
battery and took four hundred men being
well depleted regiment, our men were raj
lied and retook the ground and captured
seven hundred prisoners.
NEW YoRK, June 24.-Headauarters
correspondent 2lst, to Philadelphia Inquir-
er, says events of considerable moment may
be slightly looked for our lines have been
extended on our left so as to cut the Pc.
tersburg and Weldon railroad, thus effec
tually interrupting the line of communica.
tion between Kicmond and the Gulf, and
the Sea Coast Sharp distant artillery
firing was heard to the left to-day, proba-
bly, Wilson's division of cavalry engaging
some force of the enemy.
Our forces base at City Point is one the
best we have had during the eutire cam
paign.
Posts Washington special says:
Caucus Union members of the House last
night gave evidence that the draft commu.
tation clause be abolished at this session
of Congress-.
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HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, June "a.


Mr.. Scho6eld, of Pa, called up the res
olution reported from the election commits
tee, declaring that John Kline is not en-.
titled to q seat as representative from the
3rd Congressional district of Pa, but that
l.. Myers is entitled te retain his seat. The
report which was read says that there is no
reasonable suspicion of fraud.
Messrs. Stiles and Raneall, of Pa, sever
ally expressed their dissent from the peti
tions contained in the report. The resolu'
tioR was agreed to.
Mr. Dawes, of Mass, called up the con
tested election case from the 9TH Con.
gressional district of Pa. The resolution
declaring that Charles W. Carrigan is not
entitled to the seat, but that Mr.. Thayer
is entitled to retain the seat now occupied
by him. The resolution was passed. -4
The House took up the bill amendatory
of the Pacific Railroad act, the object being
to facilitate the construction of the road
by modification of some of the original bill
most of the amendments offered were rs-
jected, and the bill was ordered to be en-.
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CARL WoLFsoHNs CoN0ERr.-From pres
ent indications this will be one of the most
brilliant affairs since long time. The
Prima Donna is young, beautiful and talent
ed both in voice and intelligence. The
tenor is of established fame, and the pianist
is by many. who know him we'll, preferred
to Gottschalk or Jaell. The programme
is very fine, and contains the names Of
Merndelsschn,/ Gounrod, Liszt, Guttman.
Doehler and w Weber. Mile Frederick sings
the famous aria from "Der Freischutz" than
whom none can do it better, and in the
grand duett from "Faust" which just now
has all Europe and America by the ears
Herr Himmer sings fayorite German song
by Esser, and in the duett. Mr.. Wolfsohn
plays two of his own brilliant compositions,
the wedding March, by Liszt, and other
pieces by Guttman, Doehler and Mendels>
sohn. This is positively the only appear
ance of these artists here, and we doubt not
our musical friends will give them good
reception, Notwithstanding the heat and the
Fair.
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FINANCIAL.
GRAN T'S Loss f. 3 .

New YORK, June 24.-The Commercial
says
The high prices have brought out good
deal of gold which is bought IN small io's
at about 2lO by the brokers and sold at
2l302I5, but no large amounts can be sold
at that figure. A sale Of S50,OoO was made
at 2l5.
Parties from V ashingtnn say the gold
law will be modified in favor of the use OF
checks.
The Post learns upon the best official
authority that Grants losses in killed from
the time of leaving the Rapidan till cross
ing the James was not over 1000 men. The
wounded we're less than $4,000, large
majority of the injuries being very slight.
The permanent loss in the armo Will not be
over 10000.
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crossed for trial reading and lies the table
for further action
The House took up the Senate bill to es-
tabiish Navy Yard and Depot at OF
near Cairo Illinois.
1t authorizes the President of the United
States to accept from the corporate authori
ties of Cairo or from any other persons a
site for such Navy Yard and report.
7 Mr.. Washburne, of H., spoke Of the inn
portaDce of selecting the site at this point.
Mr.. Wilson, of Iowa, said good deal Of
lobby influence had been used to get the
yard located there. f+. 40"
; Mr.. Washburnc called for the names.
i Mr.. Wilson did not propose to give
any names '7 80 1 ...' ''l''i,
Mr.. Washburne said the gentleman made
the charge, but failed to give the proof
u Mr., Wilson replied that he had only fol-
lowed the example of hegentleman.
Mr.. Washburne said he made no charges
he was not able to meet.
Mr.. W. j. Allen spoke OF the advanta-
ges of Cairo for the purpose designed.
: Mr.. Davis of New York, and Mr.. Ashley
of Ohio, referred TO the overfows of the
river, which untitled Cairo for a navy yard
Mr., Spaulding of Ohio, said he hoped the
House would either refer this bill to the
committee on Naval affairs, or amend by
substituting the report of that committee,
proposing a commission to proceed to
the western waters for the purpose of ex-
aiming proper locations for navy yard
Mr. Pike, of Me-, offered, as an amend
ment, the resolution of the Committee on
Naval Affairs to appoint a commission as
indicated by Mr.. Spaulding. 'g
After further debate the bill was amend
ed by adopting the resolution reported by
the Naval committee to appoint six com,
missioners to report at the next session Of
Congress as to the most suitable location
for naval depot on the Western waters.
Adjourned. rH.g
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Fr. MONROE, 23d.-The steamer from
Bermuda Hundred reports no further fight
ing up to 10 this morning.
There is nothing later from White House
or Sheridan since his arrival there.
The Herald's headquarters correspondent
says:
The bridges across lhe Appomattox, con-
Meeting Petersburg and Richmond, are
daily shelled and rendered unavailable to
the rebels. They are bnsy Strengthening
and enlarging their works.
PROVIDENCE, R. l., June "a The Silver
Spring cotton mill in North Kingston was
burned this morning; loss heavy.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-06-25

Proposed SWORD CoNTEsT.-We under
stand that number of our enterprislne
citizens are agtating the question of get
ting UP sword contest at the coming San
itary Fair. The sword which is proposed
to be put up and voted for between Gen.
Slgel and Gen. Kelley, is one of the finest
ever brought to this city. 1t can be seen
at Adams & Co.'S Clothing. Store, on Water
Street. Such an enterprise would not only
Weld money to the Fair, but would at the
same time be the means Of creating an In
teresting race between the friends of the
two Generals named.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-06-25

PREsENrArIoN-A very interesting pre-,
sentation ceremony came off at the Lindsey
institute Yesterday, Rev. r. V. Dodge, (the
PrincipaD who is about to leave for Wash
ineton, Pa, being the recipient of hand
some copy of the Bible and Psalm Book.
Master James Jones presented the books
10 the Principal with neat and appropri-
ate speech. which was responded to by Mr..
Dodge IN becoming manner. The pupils
then bade their Principal kind farewell,
and rather reluctant separation followed.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-06-25

I PtuMMER GUARDs.- The Plummer
Guards. Capt. Ewing have been sojourning
in this city for the past two or three days.
Asthis company Of soldiers 'sai. il 50 well and
favorabiy known here, It may not be amlss
to COPY the following from the Plttsburg
Commercial. - - :
aThe iGusrds were recruited in this CITY
in 1861, among the earliest companies unoer
the call for $4,000, but failing to get INTO
service, in ,PennsyIvania's quota, entered
into Virginia regiment for three years
The Gaurds were originally organized oy
Capt. Alexander Hay, but that ofhcer de-
clining to enter the Virginia service, the
company became virtually disbanded, but
was subsequently reorganized under capt.
James D. Owens, its present Captain being
First Lieutenant. Arriving at Wheeling,
the Plummer Guards were attached to the
I'd Virginia Regiment, Of which Captain
Owens was elected Major. Lieut.. Ewing
was promoted to the captaincy, which po-
sition he has held ever since. A short time
after entering the service, the Guards we're
changed from an infantry to an artillery com
pany, and during. its term of service has
participated in many battles ,'lways acqu:t
ting themselves in manner rejecting cred
it upon the State they represented. A
number Of the Guards re enlisted for the
war-the rest are on their way home, where
they will receive warm welcome. The
company, when being organized, was mate
rally aided by our patriotic fellowscltizen,
Mr.. Jos. Plummer, whose name they bear,
and who, we believe, furnished them with
complete outfit in the way of clothing
1t left this city over one hundred strong,
and has been remarkably healthy, and suf
fered, in comparison with others, small
losses in battle" - gu.
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Important Treaty.

WASHINGTON, Juno 4.-An important
treaty has been negotiated by Samuel Hal
lett for the Union Pacific Railroad Com
pny with the Delaware Indians, and it has
been confirmed by the Government. It.
secures the construction Of railroad from
Leayenworth to Kansas city, and effects
the removal of these Indians from Kansas.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-06-25

REBrLLIoUs STATES AND TIE PRErprx~
TIALELEcrIos.--Another attempt was made
lately to getinto the House . resolution
that States In ihsurrection hare 10 vote for
President and Vice President until. they
have been recognized and are represented
Ia both houses Of Congress-; but IL was OBJ
jected t.. The necessity for some legisia>
tion on this subject before the Presidential
election taxes place is apparent; but the
subject is so complicated that the majority
dislike to take it up and discuss it. It is
not probable that any action VIII bo taken
upon it before the adjournment. ls' -
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New Advertisements
Special Notice.

VyHE Committee on the Eating Department of the
Fair are sorry to have to m AXE another appeal to
the public for contributions, but feel obliged
from fact that response has yet been made TO
their former card, calling for donations for the
great Supper &C." and which we request the commu-
nifty will yet read. I..
In order, therefore, to reduce all to system, and
that the Committee may know what TO depend upon,
We have made the following arrangement, which We
earnestly request all to comply With, viz Contribu-
tons for the lst day eaables Of all kinds, will be
ceived from the
lst Ward on Tuesday, 2nd Ward on Wednesday
srd Thur day, tth . Friday,
5th Z" Saturday, 9th :" E" Monday.
It will be very desirable for the Chairman of the
Committee to know lhc day before from each Ward,
what he can expect from various parties.
ie25 JNO. K BOTSFORD, Chairman
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A REMEDY FOR THE PnEs.-Itis bless

A REMEDY FOR THE PrLEs.-Itis bless
ing to the suffering to know that We have
an effectual cure for this truly troublesome
disease. Mr.. j. P. Hazarde, Of 164 Second
street, Cincinnati, O., taxes great pleasure
in informing ali who are suffering with piles
that he used small quantity ofDr. Strick-
lands Pile Remedy, and it affected per
manont cure. This seems 10 be the case
with all who make use of this splendid prep
aration. 1t is manufactured at No 6. East
Fourth Street, Cincinnati, O., and sold by
all druggists. d&wlyTh&S