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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-09
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-09

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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-09

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clans of St. Louis says:
81. LOUIS, June Is, 1863.
. - Jxo n BlcoD Agent of LaeneEds Rhcursa. isf
Cont and Neuralgia, Speciae:-I have Prescribed the
,loye mentioned Specific and must that haveever
e,.,d any vr,,cty that carries pHeh certainty Of
ouick and salusary that has in ell the crs
3hsve esed IT, DE- q. VI. PHILLIPS.
Latter nom Capt MsiIy to Alexander Lftch, Druggist,
before Jse IL BLOOD, became Agent for the Medicine
. II ST.. IocBs, March 81, 1868.
Alxx Lx1rcH Esq..-Like of my profession. !
have Suffered severely With rheniast and could get
pcruanent relief till tried your Specific am happy
q sy thaa its uss, In few days restored to health.
feixnedl CAPT. MALIS, Of steamer Warsav.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22
Genetal MeWs.
A SPLENDID VICTORY.
SOLICITOR.


 TAKEN.
 Mai. Gen. Sheridan transmits to Gen. Gran the following official report just received by this department
 WINCHESTER, VA. Sept. 19, 7:3O P. M.-Lt that attacked the forces of Gen. Early, over the Berryville Pike, at the crossing at Ope. quan Creek.
 After most stubborn and sanguinary en- gagement, which lasted from early in the morning till o'clock in the evening, com. pletely defeated him, driving him through Winchester. and capturing about 25O0 prison oners, five pieces of artillery, nine army flags and most of their wounded. The rebel Gems Rhodes and Gordon were killed, and three other general officers wounded.
 Most of the enemy's wounded and all their killed fell into our hands. Our lossesare seven. Among ..them ..Gen. D. A. Russel. com manding division in the 5th corps, who was killed by a cannon ball. Gems. Upton, McIn- tosh and Chapman were wounded. cannot yet tell our losses.
 The conduct of the officers and men was most superb. They charged and carried every position taken up by the rebels, from Ope- quan Creek to Winchester. The rebels were strong in numbers and very obstinate in their fighting.
 s I desire to mention to the Lieutenant Gen. eral commanding the army that the gallant conduct of Gems. Wright, Crook. Emery. Tar bert, and the officers and men under their com mand; to the country is indebted for this handsome victory. A more detailed report will be forwarded.
 P. H. SHERIDAN, Major General.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22

nomination T. H. Seymour, valsndigham and Woodward for Governors, can support this war with any earnestness? Is it not tie simple truth that the opposition have advocated peace wheneFer'tkey dared, and that whenever they have advocated war, it has been under protest and plainly from the necessity of obedience to the popular will 2
 The nomination of Mcclellan is in fact an attempt to cheat our soldiers. The soldiers vote is to decide our next Presidential election. and the opposition were perfectly we'll aware that there is not a civilian h their ranks who could get it. They therefore seized upon the only tool within their ..reach-a man always more of politician than a soliier, and who since 1863 has been nothing but politician, put iu training by politicians for this very race, and writing his Woodward letters at their die tation. That real soldiers. who are fighting southern democrats in the field. and who have been consistently denied the right of suffrage by northern democrats, can be deceived by this sheep in wolf's clothing, is too ridiculous for belief.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22
The news from the Department of the Gulf

The news from the Department of the Gull is of great interest and importance. CoRTINAs has crossed the Rio Grande, at the head of z,' GOO men with sixteen cannon, and occupied
 Brownsville, Texas, after driving out the reb- els under Col. FORD, It appears that the French moved from Bagdad on Matamoras, on the 9th inst, and on the route encountered CoRr1NAs. A severe artillery duel ensued, in which the French were compelled to fall back. Soon afterward the Imperial forces were join ed by the rebels under FORD, who was endeav- bring to furnish the former with supplies. CoRrlNAs, however, succeeded in putting both rebels and Imperialists to flight. His artillery being unable to cope with the heavy guns of the French slipping, he crossed alarge portion of his men to the American, side of the river, took possession of Brownsville, and hoisted the Stars and Stripes where the rebel flag had lately waved. A later report says that CoRrI- MAS has espoused the cause of the Uuion, ard has sent an aide to Gen. CANBY with tender of his army and artillery and his personal service.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22
FROM PETERSBURG.
STIRRING UP rnE KEBEls--CITIzENs LEAvl
 PETERSBURG.

STIRRING UP T1E REBELs--CITIzENs LEAVING
 PETERSBURG.
 Information ,.aving been received that the enemy were moving large body of troops to the lett of Gen. Warren force was sent to ascertain the truth of the rumor After pro ceeding short distance toward Petersburg, the pckets of the enemy wee met ard driven iu mile or more, when the command returned and moved in an opposite direction. Alter going mile beyond our infantry pickets the enemy were discovered with the road strongly barricaded and swamp on either side. A souadron of cavalry was dismounted and drove the rebels from their position in gallant style, and continued to drive them from one position to another for two miles. No signs Of large bodies of troops were discovered. Citizens reported AO00 cavalry encamped two miles in advance to guard the Boynton road, over which the rebels transport large portion of thelr supplies. On our return the rebels followed driving back our pickets and compelling us to return and re-establish the line. There are indications that the enemy are preparing to evacuate Petersburg. Large numbers of cltl- zens have left for the south lately.
 The Richmond Enquirer of the 18th men tions, in sarcastic manner, the prevalence ot rumors in that city that Petersburg was about to be evacuated and that Danville was to be the new rebel base of supplies.
 A correspondent at Gen. Buffers headquar' ters states positively that Gen. Grant thinks his army competent, withou. the addition of a man, to the reduction of Richmond, whether by defeat of the rebel army and consequent evacuation of the city, or by a defeat of that army which shall carry the city with it.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22

1. p@The Democratic" State Convention, held in Hartford last week, nominated Mr: Charles F. Pond of Hartford, and Mir. Green .Kendrick of Waterbury, Electors at large ,aud the following district Electors:
 ], lstdistrict-A. R. Goodrich, of Vernon. !. 2d district-Edwin Stearns, of Middietown.
 Sd districtLAsher P. Brown, of Griswold. ' 4M diskict-James H. Hoyt, of Stamford.
 The committee on resolutions reported the following, which received unanimous endorse ment::
 Resolued. That the Democracy of Connecticut in Convention assembled heartily endorse and approve the action of the Chicago National Convention. Resolred. That having entire confidence in the integrity, ability, patriotism and statesman ship of George B. Mcclellan and George H. Pendleton, we pledge united cffor::, by all honorable means to secure their election. The " Mass Meeting'' was decided .fzzle.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22

on the track, for an untrsined horse, were very creditable. and his fine appearance gives good promise of valuable addition to the breeding stock of this vicinity.
 The Annual Address by the Hon. A. H. Hol ley, was what we might expect from it's au- thor, plain, plain, practical and instructive, but our limits will not admit of an extended report.
 The receipts from all sources were over SLIGO, paying all expenses and premiums, and leaving handsome,surplus in the treas ury
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22
EVERY SOLDIER SHOULD HAVE THEM. 1

From R. B. HE1NrzELMAN Ste'oar0 tD.,ns t1@ 1.uy q P. T: "Your medicinal preparation sJ,H" ah,o to Bronchial Troches) is certainly y;.t;ad t # oene. soldiers in the field, and fee' Sa. m.nv sIeenless rally adopted at the apl 1G;pta,s aoad a' Se aversd
 Our regiment are now ssag .essny w;.b % tbs;r nooJ aau ;n slleviating those distressing affections e9eSss eT .Ss throat arising from cold and exposure
 IT hsv s are now daily prescribed in our hospital and | at the surgeons morning call" Sold everywhere at 2S cts. per box.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22
FOR THE ENQUIRER,

THE RIFLE.
 Ought the use of the rife to be encouraged I think it had i; and there are several reasons why. The rife is of modern invention, and is destined to become the most powerful instru. ment in warfare when it's capabilities are test. ted by use. Attention is being called to this subject by the efficiency of sbarpshooters in ourpresent war. It cannot be doubted that if our regiments had been trained to target prac- tice under competent director, one half the time spent in drill, the rebellion would now have been crushed. If the object of soldier is to kill his enemy, then let him practice the use of his weapon thoroughly in the way he is to kill him with it. and not waste his time in senseless maneuvering of it with white gloves. In peace prepare for war" Exactly. Let the young men form rife clubs for practice at target shooting in every village of the land. Let there be efficient instructors in the care and use of the rife. Had we at the North paid any attention to this, the South would not have us at such fearful disadvantage. Tar get shooting was practiced at their agricultural fairs, premiums offered and records kept of the best strings of shot. 1" It is better late than never" Let usgo to work. Let the press call attention to these clubs. We have no militia of any consequence. Now in case of riot or disturbance, thesesclubs could offer their services to the officers of the law, and be a terror to evil doers that would be appreciated. These are patriotic reasons. There are others of ethical and practical value, especially to farmers.
 The rife is the best sporting companion a youth can have. The bottle and gaming table will not stand with it's use. A fast horse is not equal to the swift bullet in attractions. He who is good shot, in all other business learns to have mark, and lets drive at it. America s greatest orator was good shot, and hunting his pastme. The present of rife would be means ofgrace to many speaker who goes off like double barrelled shot gun, scattering every where and hitting no where. Give us a rifed preacher who cancenter the heart of his target, and not glance off the top Of the board.
 A rife is the cheapest dog farmer can keep. He does not register it; it kills no sheep for himself or neighbors, but will make terrible havoc with woodchacks. The time occupied in loading and shooting woodchuck is but a triRe compared with chasihG'a dog and tearing down stone wall. And crows-the best of the corn feld-soon learn that thirty rods is not safs distance to caw defiance at tke far mers.
 In forming clubs none but men of good char- acter should be admitted. Drunkenness or profanity should expel a member. Meetings for practice ought not to be 50 frequent as to interfere with other labors. and should be con fined strictly to the business in hand, and never drop into dissipation.
 Mir. Editor-A rife club has been formed ir Washington on the basis of the above ideas, and the preamble of their Constitution was in serted in your last weeks paper. Should yo' deem it worth while, note of their progres will be given. SOLICITOR.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22

ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN.-An immense Mcclellan meeting was held in Union Square, New York Saturday afternoon. There were several stands for the speakers, some of whom claimed Mcclellan as peace man, while others swore as earnestly that there would be no cessation of hostilities. One speaker con- graduated the assemblage on the fact that Mo- Clellan supported the Chicago platform so heartily, while another stated, as character istic of the brave fellow, that he had pitched the Chicago platform overheard and stood on one efhis own. And SO they. alhmanaged to agree-to be satisfied with him.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22

D@The "Coppers'' nominated Horatio Sey- nour for Governor of New York las. week, and thereby insured the success of the Union ticket in that State, and the election of Reuben E. Fenton Governor, and Abraham Lincoln Presi' dent of the United States.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22
FROM GEORGIA
REMOVAL OF FEDERAL PRISONERS,

z The Griffin Rebel of the l4th contains an order by Gov. Brown of Georgia, withdrawing the l5OOO militia from Gen. Hoods army for thirty days.
 The 35'000 federal prisoners at Anderson vile, Ga, have been sent to Savannah and Vugusta.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22

a@ The coppsrs had a ratification meeting in New York last Saturday, with brass and wind instruments, fireworks. &c. &c. It is said that all the rockets sent up burnt in 10 ser pents instead of stars, and came wriggliug and twisting down through the air to the terror and consternation of the snakes beneath. Qaeer!
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22
GOING TO THE FRONT.

The authorities continue to forward large bodies of troops from New York for the army of the Potomac. Fridy the steamer United Saturday the Varuna took out 400. and Sunday the Sedgwick took out 500, making $500 men in three days.
 About 2OsO men sailed from Gallup's island Boston Harbor, Saturday, for Washington.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22
Mir. Fernando Wood, at Mcclellan meet ing in New York on Saturday evening, thus il. luminated the position of Gen. Mcclellan:

Mir. Fernando Wood, at Mcclellan meet ing in New York on Saturday evening, thus il. luminated the position of Gen. Mcclellan:
 "Why did oppose his nomination? Because by his public record knew he was for the War, which was against. Yet the Conven. tion-the tribunal to determine the matter the body to which Democrats of all shades have submitted the question-decided that. without regard to his peculiar views or antsce- dents, he should be the standaed bearer of the party at the coming great campaign. That body did not, by resolutions, attempt to indorse his sentiments. On the contrary, it declared principles which, it is thought, were opposed to those he entertained. Yet, while declaring those sentiments, it also selected him as it's candidate. adhere to the prin nciples and on those principles shall support Mcclellan. Be. canse thus conquered as to my support of the man, do not feel constrained to give up the views l entertain as to doctrine. The Conven- tion itself took this very ground.
 It's nominee and its platform were apparent ly inconsistent with each other; and yet, for paramount reasons connected with success. it deemed such contradictory position reconcile. ble with good policy. Therefore, having none other to vote for but the man thus selected ,and having been a party to the effort to select some other person. am precluded from oppo. sition to him. Beside., # elected, am satis- fled hs ,cM entertain the uie,cs and ezecutc the principles of the great parsy he s0iN represent, witsoM regard to dose he may hinsse!f possess. He will then be our agent, the creature of our
 voice, and as such cannot, if he would, and
 would not, if he could, do otherwise than exc. cute the public voice of the country, which, with the Constitution and laws, will be the commanding general over him, clothed with sunr-me power. My friends. have said thus
 'narh on the assumption that Mcclellan is op. i posed to peace. There are those who deny that he is opposed to peace Many intelligent and honest peace men do not concur in the opinion that cClellan will continue the war
 if elected" &c. &c.
 If any body wants President who is con senting party to such confessed swindle as is here exposed, then Mcclellan is his man.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22

SOMETHING FOR DOUGLAS DEMOCRATS TO RE MEMBER.-B Before the rebellion broke out Sem ator Douglas, referring to tho Southern States, said:
 If they remain in the Union, will go as far as the Constitution will warrant me in se. curing their rights, but if they secede. am in favor of allowing them just as many ssaues and just as much slace territory as they can hold at the point af the bayonet.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22

STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS said, in one of his speeches just before the war broke out:
 If they remain in the Union, will go as far as the constitution will warrant me in secu- ring their rights but if they secede, I am in favor of allowing them just as many slaves and just as much slave territory as they can hold at the point of the bsyouet."
 This is thesright doctrine, and the only one which will save the nation from ruin.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22

CoRHwAIL.-ws clip the following from the New Haven Courier of last week, on account of the local interest 1t will have to our Corn wall readers, and to those who are interssted in all that pertains to Cornwall's bravsboys in the service of their country. Perhals we may add, that the writer is . young lady (not of Cornwall,) but ss patriotic as she ispret. ty.
 Hov Ae Veterans efthe I1AseestA are sseased
 in West Corn,oaA
 TRIBUTE TO SoL. BLIxx.
 WEST CORNWALL, Aug. "A, 1884.
 War is not all hard tack and blood sudthun- der. Mir. Editor. There are such things as pic-nics in the green woods, joyous grestings, and happy home eonings, even for solsiers i; and we, who from these quiet eorn-hills have wstchsd the men we sent out to fight; watch- .yd them down among the Southern bayhets at Port Hudssa, up to that famous old Rsd- are very proud to welcome back our vetsran Thirteenth boys, and tAeir brave young Col. who went out from us three years ego with two bars only, to come home with the esglson his shoulders. So yesterday. over their rocky soads, the stout farmer wagons vert jogghg In all drections toward "unols 4ssss's
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22

A campaign history of Gen. Mcclellan tells of his making an interesting collection of rep tiles in alcohol on the Red river expedition, years ago. He might have lded to his col-- lection if he had been at Chicago, but in that case the alcohol would have been in the rep. tiles instead of the reptiles in the alcohol.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22

At Q recent Union meeting in Meriden, Hot o. H. Platt said: q am peace man but when peace shall come. I look for it in the shape of white winged angel, and not in the form of slave bound to the chariot wheels OS an internal rebellion"
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22

NORFOLK. We learn that Hon. William K. Peck, of Norfolk, has been invited by the Na- tional Committee to ''take the stump in New York State for the Union Ticket. He starts on his mission next week.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22
DEED.

m Ellsworth, Sept. Sd. after 6 long an& palalui .il lllness, which he bore with ehristian fortttude, Samuel F. Peck, aged 6l.
 In New Milford, September 18th. of tvpbo;di fever, Mary Augusta, only daughter of Robert. and Alice Ferriss, aged 16 years and II months.
 In Goshen Sept 9th George Sherman, son of Charles S.. and Julia s. c. Wing, aged I months and days
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22

1@-Col. Joseph R. Hawley, of the 7th c. v. has been commissioned Brigadier General, The appointment could not have been confer red upon brayer soldier or more deserving man.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22

| H0-Miss Emily Ssdgwick, sister of the late Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick, has sent to Cover nor Buckingham the sword of that able and distinguished son of Connecticut, for presenta tion to the State.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22
PRISONERS TO BE EXCHANGED.

About 1900 prisoners from the front, who arrived at Nashville day or two since, have been returned to Atlanta, and those on the way to Nashville have been turned back. They are to be exchanged.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22

WINCHESTER CENTER. MT. Hurlburs very valuable stock of Devon Cattle will be sold at auction on Thursday next. See adv.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22
Esssl aud Gsnaty Bsns s'

THE DRAFT. Tho draft for those towns in this county which have not filled tAeir guots, cohimehcsd on Monday morning. The follow, ing names were drawn:
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22

Since the above was in type, there has been added to the troupe the renowned JOHN MURRAY and c. P. HUTCHINSON,
 The celebrated Gymnasts and Acrobats, hav- inc had the honor of appearing before the Crovned Heads of Europe, and pronounced by the European Press to be the most finished and artistic performers of the age.
 The Wonderful Trained Dogs and monkeys owned by Mir. Hutchinson and August Siegrist, will also appear at each entertainment.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22
MARRIED.

ln Litchfeld. 18th inst, by H. B. Graves, Esq, Andrew J. Pratt of Saybrook, to Miss Ellen M Allen of Sharon.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22
WILL EXHIBIT

AT TWISTED. Wednesday, Seyt. 21. AT LITcHFTELD, Thursday, Sept. 22. AT WATERBURY. Friday Sept. 2s, and as ABERDEEN. Sept. A.
 Admission only 25 cents
 One day only at each place, afternoon and evening. 22t3
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-22
UNION CAUCUS -ToRR INGToN.

THE Union Electors of Torrington, win meet at the Town Hall, Wolcottville, Friday, the S0th inst, at2 o'clock. P. M., to nOns- nate Town Officers. Per order,
 23 Town ooxnszsA