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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25
ARRIVAL OF VETERANS.

Seven companies of the 9th Iowa Infan-
try, numbering something over two hun
dred officers and men, arrived last eve
ning about lie O'Clock, on the steam er
Lucy Bertram. This reg ment now mum
bers about A50 men, 325 Of whom have
re-enlisted A number OF the men
who reside in the Northern part OF
the State left St. Louis on the cars for
their homes day before yesterday. The
remainder of the regiment are now here,
the greater par. Of whom will leave this
morning on the Western train.
Captain Brolaski, of the Lucy Bertram,
speaks in high terms of their gentlemanly
conduct while on board his boat, as he
also does of the Sd cavalry. who departed
on his boat on Monday last. lie says
that their behavior on the downward trip
was highly complimentary both to officers
and men.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25

The 10Th RE6MENr.-Many have
been the remarks that we have heard
from our citizens as to the orderly and
gentlemanly conduct OF the 18th regi-
ment while they were with as. aud We
must say that no regiment that has re-
turned to our city has conducted them
selves in as quiet aud becoming a
manner.
The chief officers of the steamer Die
Vernon pay the following and very de-
serving compliment to the regiment
which they brought mp from St. Louis on
their last trip. Col. Bslknap, his officers
and men, may we'll be proud of it:
10 the l5h Iosca Regiment:
As officers of the steamer Die Vernon,
We hereby extend to Col. Belknap, and
all the officers and men OF his regiment,
our hearty thanks for the. orderly and
gentlemaniy manner 10 which they. az D
regiment and as individuals, conducted
themselves while on the boat, on thei,
recent trip from St. Louis to Keokuk.
s. S. MATSON, Captain.
| w. H. OSBORN, Clerk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25
KEoKuK, Iowa, March 81, 1864.

EDITOR GATE CITY; In your paper
of this morning we are informed that
Secretary Stanton has changed the name
Of the aInvaiid Corps" to that which We
think is much more applicable. the "Vet-
eran Reserve Corps Now, We are al.
ways thankful for small favors and ever
ready to express our approval Of the viii
and wishes Of the Military Sdnhedrsm at
WaaAingbas DC, but Secretary ;stad.
ton, in bis high and lofty position, ought
not to be q respecter Of persons. When
the .akmSloftve s6ldisss xasss si.ss
to the fifteenth Iowa Regipeat. they
were 'fdrl0deAsd and ordered sent home
[fot NE petf0d of shffsy dsJa = asd6 ~
hey might receive the grsstings and coa.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25
TOWNSHIP ELECTION.

The time for the annual spring elec.
tions is fast approaching and We canee'
forbear word concerning the "selec.
tions" to be made. 1t behooses all true
Union men to be at work in order to Sc
cure = good result in their favor. We
appeal TO them to bring out their strong
est and best men and try the issue OF
10y atty and treason, Choose for your
csndidates-active, just, faithful and rep
utable men-men who enjoy confidence
and esteem at home, and will command
respect abroad, then with an effort you
will be able to call out the full Union
vote and secure triumph over copper
heads and treason.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25
Tho Daugh,er Of the Brigade.

Afser the presentations of flag from
tho ladies of New York 10 Gen. Lee, at
New Ofleans. on the 27th ultimo, the
following ceremony took place and shed
a brilliant but soft light on the rugged
. front OF war. The account is taken from
the New Oleans Times:
"After the presentation of the flag was
over, aniaoidsnt occurred that involun-
larily carried the spectators back to the
days Of chivalfy. 1t vas nothing less
than the adoption Of Miss Mary B Banks,
the promising daughter of the General,
not yet in her teens. as the daughter Of
the Fourth Brigade. This beautiful
youngelady was present in black riding
dress, with red Zouave jacket of rich
design, elegantly embroidered. wearing =
threecornered hat, with . plalss Of red,
white and blue.
"Major Marsh, of the Second Illinois
cavalry, made an apFtopriate, ehigalric
speech. bestowing big + sneolnium ypon
the States 81 sMassash usesaa Nov Haap.
shire asd Illinois. aud spJpedsing 5bai
their sons in shs Fourth Brigade would
feel Tsssssd energy IN htds in sde5ssd'
ing the honor Of oas 90 yoan9 and xfstr,
concluding with the announesIhent that,
in the aame Of the officers and soldiers et
the brigade here present., adopt M.ss
Mary B. Banks as the daughter OF The
Fourth Brigade. Gen. Banks. at the re-
quest Of the young lady, replied, and Col,
Dudley. as commander of the Fourth
Brigade, then introduced Miss Banks,
just turned Of her twelfth year, as Tbs
daughter of the Fourth Brigade. The
ceremony being completed, the various
regiments we're formed in two Iinessa6d
reviewed" @.i !
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25
To !. OLD LEE.


= We have |. from reliable authority that
nearly all the counties throughout the
State have filed their quotas. and those
that have not are trying hard to escape
the draft, and promises to be successful.
Lee county is greatly behind, and No
efforts are being made towards filing the
auola--in fact. volunteering has almos,
entirely ceased. Why ID thisg Ars VI
less loyal than the other countiss through.
gut the State that We are thus remaining
Inactive whom the time for he drsft Il
fast Approaching, OF are "a II more indo..
lent s6d' 'i6di6sFsats We do 'as9is nos s.sans sumo
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25

SKRENApE.-The GATE CITr Office was
the recipient of a beautiful serenade from
the band of the 9Th Iowa last evening.
This is an excellent band, and we do not
remember when we have listened to finer
music than they produced. For the
present we can only say thank you, gen.
tlemen, for the compliment bestowed upon
us, and please call again.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25
mARRIED.

On Thursday morning the 2lth inst a che rsud<Dct
OF the brides father by Rev r. Jope Mr. O. W KIAs
ftfck of Westporf, ky- u Miss BsfS1x. dsughier q
Lent Col PARRorT, Of the 1fh Iowa Infantvy a,. n
In the absence Of the gallant Colonel the Bride va.
given away by Col Hills The happy couple left by tbs
St. Louis packet their bridal tour accompanied b,
Several friends. and the blessings Of many mere.
The editors and printers most kindly remember
by them in the midst Of their happiness have our
earnest wishes for their prosperity in future.
May all their ways be paths Of peace
Which e'er the road to sorrow shnns;
May all their thousand joys ipcreese
And ali their cares be httfk os1a
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25

NJ tsd- will ~ received except r,r farri-hs, ~ ~,
articles sls w esni~rstss ne led win ststs lie rs ~
AZ Snie es ara le 81 tsse ist ansy will b. ftr,ist
thss csrst ni tlir - kate ~ tt Inriated
foeni Iackass IN s@mFis Of al articles NJ; rerish,
be NIii aec4znissuy tssas.
Erh hsa mat hase printed oy " this adv sr tie
ni-f4' poste-i al ~ ieai.
Esfh tsd nus' r. accompanied with responsible
sufsi4fe sa tiae u SlrsAe
Iais sHrs TO he let ff the space u six nsenttsfvu
date ~ reutrSrt
bit'Fs arr tsT@ctct 10 ha present at the opening .
VI isss- else thesT tide will nss be entertained
tss. sN' AN' ~ -
hls e se s'drsrd, ~Iropis for furnishing subsist
-her, and AilaFs sod . tbs ns14assizns~i
L. ". SHEPHERD
aeA-'-Ash Capt. ! a z VI ATS
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25

rsN-Tbe spring goods of our merchants
are still arriving, and in many places it is
almost impossible to pass by on the side
walk on account of the large piles of
boxes and goods. keokuk is now ia a
fourlshing condition and all our mer-
chants are doing large wholesale and
retail business.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25

gratulations u tksis ilisads and dear
ones at home.s
z Now. Mr.. Editor, We ASH that the same
privileges be given to the "Veieran Re.
serve Corps" which has been unfortu nate
and are now ss6eFing from wounds, dis
ease and privation.
Yours. DC. Saw
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25

$4,000 Ca,swba Grape Cuttings
just received from Cincinnati, Ohio, and
for sale by J. o. Voorhies & Bro, No. SO
Main street. 3t.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25

PERsoNAL.--We received a call last
evening from a number of officers be.
longing to the Sixth Regiment, among
whom was Captain Num-, of our city
He is in excellent health and looking
well.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25

nas- Harper's Weekly is out for Mr.
Lincoln. That is not to be wondered at
Harper, in the early part of the war. was
decidedly Copperhead. The expulsion
of his Monthly from the Confederacy
however, somewhat changed him, and he
is now one of our talented half-and- half
men,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25

"FoR SALE" "WANrED" AND "FoR
RENT Our readers will do we'll to look
over the many notices appearing in this
column, as something may there be found
that interests you, or just suits your case.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25

H Lowry, the news-dealer, is always
ready to shower favors upon US. His
variety of papers, magazines and other
"things" are eagerly sought after by the
public and his host OF friends.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25

IRISH NATIONAL FAIR This is the
last week of preparation for the Irish Ma
tional Fair, which opens in Chicago on
Monday next. The Tribune says that all
the arrangements have been made ON a
grand scale, and bales are constantly ar
irving from all parts of the world.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25

School ECosoMY-J LIpPENcoTr d
Co., Pu6iishers-For sale at J. w. OG-
DEN's CRY Book STORE This work re-
lstes to the theory Of teaching, or it's
practice and as its methods of treating
the subject are scicntidc 10 their nature,
the work will be welcome ed by all teach
ers, and it will not only prove interesting
to them, but to all parents ana friends Of
education. Every parent will fnd mat
ter in it with which he ought to acquaint
himself. The author has embraced the
work under four heads, each Of which he
clearly defines. No teacher should be
without copy.
ILLINOIS AHEAD.-The announcement
is made 10 the Chicago Journal that from
official returns from Washington they
learn that Illinois is over $4,000 ahead
on all the calls for volunteers. This, nc
doubt, includes the many naval recruit,
that have been sent from the State wht
have been credited the same as army re-
cruits- This is proud show for sb,
State, and places it far ahead of any ol
her sister Ststes in the matter Of promptly
and freely responding 70 all the requi,e
ments from the Government for troops t.
put .dews the rsbsllions asd ssvs- III,
nation. :
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25

n@-The Mayor has issued proclama-
tion for a city election to be held on Mon
day, the 4th of April.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25

SMALL-Pox.-From our exchanges we
learn that this loatbsome disease is spread.
ing itself with fearful rapidity throughout
the State, and in many of the larger cities
and towns it is worse than il was ever
before known, while in many other places
it is very bad. 1t seems to have started
from military camps and hospitals.-
People everywhere must prepare for it by
vaccination.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25

Es Pulverized real estate was brisk
on Main street yesterday, and was going
at ''high figure IF something is not
done shortly to keep it down. we may
expect to see many of these active rises.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25
THE CITY.

WANrED.-A good Tailor, to make
coats, can get steady employment at
VENcfLL < JONES.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25
BANKING NOTICE.-Whvress. II.

BANKING NOTICE.-Whxreas. the
- LEGISLATURE of this State has proited the cirruis-
tn Of all Foreign Hsnk Notes within this state fr fhe
4th day OF Julysnext therere we the undersigned rep
reseniing our Respective Banks and Banking Houses
hereby give notice that after this day viii not receive
pay ont currency any ofhsr than nite States Le
gal Tender kotes Note the National Asnks Of tbs
United States aud Notes Of the State Bank II Iowa Oher
currency will only be taken hy u discount :
,seas sss &C HALE, Cashier
E.s4 GEO. G. ANDERSON 4 CO.
HA THOMPSON co,
fsf H.k. LOVE, Cashier.
| Keokuk, Iowa, Mch. 10, "a dlw
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25

nF Rev. S. M. Vernon will lecture
before the Soldiers Christian Association
at the Medical College this Friday eve-
ming at 7 o'clock.
OrIs CRAWFORD, Sec'y.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25
New advertisements.
proposals FOR FURNISHING
sIH~fsfyNCF

ofyirk on AcTfsG GoxsIssaEf SUBSISTENCE y
KEDxrK, IowA, March - 1854 I
Ssaed prp -als duplicate will be received nj th.
once tEon lsta ci oz@n- OIL ua II scock Thursay
hsfsh 81 lso4. lot furnishing the rofn,ns mt parts Of the
rafio iof T. p1. stationed this post and the =
nesa Hospital to be furnished quantities and
arssred 81 such place the commanding officer shall
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25
Candidates.

Ftgress sTK clrT.-You viii flsssa srrostsst IN.
I<mt o. konxkf @oesfLA Independent Candidate
ior City Marshal Fneh2sl MANY VOTERS
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25
Died

pne1rnonia IT the Estes House Hospital on fs ,i,
instant WILLIAM WARD private Co. J. 18th Iowa Veteran
Vol ififrrrtry. i-t''
Tile subject of the shove notice ~as born IN tsv csunty
indsna lie leaves relatives AMI when sery yoring
beng irt an oIhAn he -1ai TO 4 man hi treated
a rcrt brutay Universally known in the sfel. for
s's fecairiy Iic honest as the sss j long sd
= brave .o'eF ever to he keI lie va 1urird
With the honars Of warhad escovt Of ths Provost
SaArd anl was :oiiowsd T. tn grave " tl.s
oeef q his Regiment sid the vicers u is conuy and
r sEeni hefs. he The Grss vesesan il hs. rtgi-
niert.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25
"a rr f-<S
Il ~ R.ll )

EJacob Dora fsll Into boiliag vassia
. brewery at Aseoatiss, and was seal Ided
70 dssshs' We gisAa ftsa'the Muscsitns
Journal.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25
For Rent.

EOR RENT-A House with IL Rooms,
j. e-rnsr Of IIth and Morgan strceh- Enquir@ al the
Buckeye Foundry q ncia-5-iiN : : VAIL.
HOTEL FOR RENT.-The Hotel In
j keokuk. Iowa, known The -Iaiinss House.
contains sEty-rc rEns, l. HnfuFlsE, ard rent sCut
sixty dollars PER Month Enquire Il
tx. SCOTT HOW ELL
mchs EeokHk. IcxN
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25

r. The following is genuine Alabama
poetry. 1t is addressed By female 50
cssh to her loveria the Confederate army:
MS hard for youuns 10 In SHubps.s Il IA y
~ It's hard for you u'uns to fight the Yanks;
l. It's hard far yonnps and wsuns to para; -,
Eor you'uls al know you have got ~ uss hearts.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25

VIZ ,rgw VII
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25
YTIl ArAn TuT


ertisenrents, under I'm head not exeeedrs
nes % c1ts " H1t tbsftins e5emts ch add
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-25

Il Lashe. Iron piansr. Drill Tr-ss fixtures. patterns
and eTeryth belonging TO the Ipon Foundry and Ma
cline Shop kesIhnk. Iesa. will te sid ts.sffr
lots fs suit pursbs-srs AZ yearsaA.a rTsee Tie LID
Ezs will be Tor lease. Arp Il Ut gEAfTN.
meh4 &a444 D..
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-25
Commercial Intelligence.

LONDON MONEY MAERET.-The Funds were
quiet, and yos, variation ConsoI ~ l9h were quoted
u "a dsi
IAs r.tas Of discount remained uuAiefoi but r-du, ton
ia the BAnt minimum considered s-ly Illinois Central
sasTe. <ldsl di.. Efi- nominal.
LIVERPOOL July Il Noou-C orTos-The market yesirT
day active AID prices sain about ID drsrc
Saturday. The about 900 bale. on. haf
being for speculation and export To day the nsto opHi
sixous-probab.s 'aes u 90 pa-e'.
The Manchester trade report "a not yet 10 hand.
lthya Co. report Flour quiet. bot unchanged WHEAT In
moderate request al ast Friday rss Com steady MSsd,
" $3.50 6P ~ n.
PRoyt.Ioss-M.s.!s Watrheld S.sh Co. Gordon, Bruce
Co.. others report Beef and Pors steady at late IAies
bacon good demand and sgs tau-r G~er-T Lard hn 81
fol- Prices. Talow slow OF sac 81 unchanged rs'ea.
fRoDuCE-Ashes quiet, fOts o. Pearls 10. :, sugar IN
steady demand At i prices Ccne inactive Rice steady
Lnssed O unchanged Ko,in hrn Spirits Tur2cune quiet
for French. f-Iolegsalcs Of Refined " arrive At
D. 3; 40 sales g On the spot"
LosDOs MARkrp-BkrApsrUps qui-, bot hfm su0An
stesdy hun prices CopLs hr kIcz and "a unehsnsed
IN vslue IALLOw slow a. " for l. {. LissEro OH 81 D.
Scotch Pro lRoS 3d.
LATEST.
LIyERPooL, July l3.-CormR-Tho sales ycstcr-
day aud to-day resoh 5000 bales. including 1900 bsrs 10
sp-culatoTs and exporters The mbst hfper and upward
TRADK KsPOEr-Tls Manchester market 10 buOyanI With
upward tendency
BRKIDsTryys-Tbe market Il qoiet aud steady.
fROvsI0ss-1he market Ia steady
PE0DuCB-lhe market 10 steady.
LONDON, July l3Cons0ls close Il g) 0tDi for money
AMERICAN STocKs-llinois Central Railroad, <2dtO die
count Lre, Gd+7. TIE Rebel losn had advanced
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-25

apostle Of liberty the sunderer Of chans and the Joy Of
the oppressed'l
As the name Of the great Abolitonist and friend Of
America was reached, rrepressible tempest OF ap
psuse burst from the lighted audience. and the sen
tence was finished amid thundcrs that shook the very
walls az the fine form Of the venerable Unexpectedly
thunderstruck, as he afterwsrd assured us-bowed
upon the ivory top OF his and buried his face In his
hands and 1t was evident that tho unexpected honor
had touched his heart and mostened his kndling eyes
Never was worthy deed more worthily DONE 1t was
meet that be who had nobly batted for the deliver
ance Of the oppressed both in his own land and in this
ehoud wear the honors Of the church Of his fathers and
at the beginning of his career his owns the church
through whose mission the way for emancipation was
prepared and the work begun in the West Indies the
church first to obey the coll OF God in this war by
putting AWAY the abomnation from her midst and the
University, also long sighted by the tmid and pro-
slavery party In its denomination for the uncom'
promising attitude has always occupied on this ques-
ton.
This bestowment OF the LID, the only one made,
received and will receive. the heariest appreciation,
not OF denomination only but Of the whole country
and Mr.. Thompson viii carry home with Lin the pro-
oundest respect and love Of this nation, and the testi
mony that this age Is beginning 70 learn that the best
Doctors Of the Law those who teach and enforce
Gods great golden law Of equal rights to all mankind
r
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-25
Opinion in England.

Resolutions unanimously adopted by the Ex-
ecutive of the Union and Emancipation Society OF Man
chester England July 4. 1864: Moved by Nj Thomas
II. Barker, seconded by Nj j. c. Edwards and re-
solved:
/. That the Executive OF the Union and Emancipa.
ton Society in meeting specially convened on TINS 4lh
day OF july 1864 desire 10 record their profound graft
tude TO Almighty God for the vast progress and signal
attending the great struggle for freedom ana
nationality by the loyal citizens of the Federal Republic
of America.
2That they heartily rejoice in the Just Nemesis that
has recently oyeJtaken the pratical Rebel steamer
Alabama built for gain by en- English shipbuilder IN
an English port In evasion OF statute law In dehHnce
Of all the claims of political neutrality international
good faith and commercial honor that they also record
their devout thsnkulness that through the persistent
and successful nerpositon Of the British Government
the Rebel steam rams have been prevented from enter
ing upon their intended career in aid of the Savehod
2 That this Executive are not unmindfu Of the hor
rors Of warfare even when conducted under those NH
tary rules and limitations adopted by el'ized Dcnkr
enis but that they have been intensely shOcRcu ny INC
ruthless and barbarous massacres by the Conederatcs
nj Fort Pillow and elsewhere when the chances OF war
eaye them unchecked power over their captVesi ana
especially do they exccTate the systematic ana c"u'
boOded cruelty toward the Federal prisoners AZ hcH
That they have received with profound satisfaction
the glad tdings that lie base and cruel Fugitive Save
Law has been repealed By Congress, believing TINT TINS
lust though somewhat ardy act marks another step IN
the progress Of legislation on the subject oi slavery
and that but anticipates and assures the speedy pas
SAGE Ol tAat ~ Va J"os.S'r ",
shall be made forever impossible under the Federal
Constitution.
s. That they rejoice exceedingly in the great and Gig
nfcant fact Of the unanimous and enthusiastic ronomi.
nation BY the National Union Convention Of Abraham
Lincoln for the Presidency Of the United staes. aud
his acceptance OF the said nomination with its noble
platform Of advanced Anti Slavery principles. includ
ing the amendment Of the Constitution, so "a utterly
aud forever TO exclude and externate the System OF
human bondage from every foot OF Territory beneath
the Federal flag.
G. That they earnestly believe tha. the great bulk Of
tho people OF the United Kingdom, 80 far rs their
knowledge the facts Of the enables them to form
an intelligent opinion in respect TO TIE merits Of the
struggle now going on IN the United States fully and
deeply sympaibize with the loyal citizens and sol.
diefs in their patriotic efforts 10 suppress tie most
wicked and reckless Rebellion Of which history has
record.
l. Tia. this Executive pray for the speedy establish
ment Of the great American Republic. on the firm and
lasting foundation Of Justice and freedom. union and
peace j. II. EsTcOuEr Chairman.