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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-17

The Rochester. N! T., Union and Ad.
vertiser gises . new illastsa,ion of the
unbesrable hsrdships OF this wicked, .
"cruel. "unconstitutional," "wretched''
and 'abominabIe" war:
A gentleman Of this city, Who ha. en-
ploymeu, for man to take care OF bis
hcrses, milka Gov. and do chores sbou,
the premises hiss twice been deprived ol
good hands By their enlistment. He had
6ne fellow At work for him Who 90. th.
army fsver. took large bounty and wen,
Oh. Presently another msu was hired
just from Canada. He was not a citizen.
and said that he did not intend 70 be.
come one. He was secured at fair wages,
and the gentleman lhoaght he had nov
got the man he wasted that would
not leave him to join the army. TIE
other day the man came to him and said
he wss > member of ONE of the Stat.
companies, and must 60 to EImira, and
70 that place be went. w
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-17

Inc Oid South Church of Boston,
Asss., wss crowded 70 hear Rev. Jacob
n. Msaning preach on the oriis. Among
the many good things Of bis Discourse Is
svcrrcd that President Ltocolo h.d
exactly struck the palse bsa, Of the ma.
tion in his note s'to III whom tt NAV con
cern." which SO effec.ually ldemolish.d 4
some would 10 neg.tiators. He stated
What every body knows. that the General
Governnent had nos libcrat1d : el,ve
conscripted an acre Of land, DR. killed !,
rebel, except in self-defsnse. He con.
ciaded his sermon With m appeal for the
confirmation OF the contest, With nj the
means in tho hands OF the people. -
that the brave men Who have already suf.
fered and died shall not have bssn s.cri-
feed in vain. and future genen ntiops shall
not look vith pity on their heroic bu, futile
sxertions. Will you allow suee ess 70 eild
with lAarels JEFF. Davis, Bsaur.es. ID
Brsckinridge, and other traitors. while
Jour patriotic sons, dying for The Union.
srs crowded only with t6orus.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-17

h'Oh SALE-So acres nnimproved
Land situated In the 8 " nnarter cf se-tion No &
Tp GO and Range west. In Pieaszus kixe Tp lie Co
Iowa Pee IS per acre. with good title or no sale
II. b. TEN-BYcR
aHgtd Real E&fate Agent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-17

DIOWs PhOwS !g-Moline, War
cav, Keokuk sn1 stAes Picwu. Ser ss,s n Iss Mair
Rest lAng@dAwl WICK ERSHAM Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-17

THE HoI TEST Oar IN TwErrY. E,orr
iEARs.-Professor Smell. Of Amhsr.t
college, Who has kept : meteorological
register Tor twenty eight years, says ths,
MONDAY, the FIRST Of August, vas tie
hottest day during thst pesaod.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-08-17

THRESHING MACHINES. HORSE
IL Rowers. Corn Shelters and Hay Presses nom the
Alton Agricultural Works, for sale It ~
angsd4w "a Nsss n
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26

upon their amendments fo a.. enrolment bin
and appointed ., d, committee. cot conference
on their rar.. Nr,-..r, >..,epr,. D-miu,. and
Herman. aud Tie, Senate. na- arm ,i.,t... SEM
tors Wilson. ,,......, Am. N,-.l... -.uator
Hale ha. succeeded Ii a...-i1-t salary If
the as<isian, Secretary 9th. N.,r reduced
FIVE hundred dollars,
4 communication from Lord Lyons. dated
Jan l'th- en'lo-,' eommonieaajn from
the Governor Ncncrol ol tanaus vltl au oil-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26

The Richmond Enquirer of the 10th, says :;
=. the President approved the following bills
passed in secret session by the Confederate
Congress yesterday
i bill 10 impose restrictions on foreign
commerce This bill prohibits the exporta-
ton Of cotton. tobacco, naval and military
stores, mOlasses, sugar or rice, under the
penalty of forfeiture Of vehicle. or any slaves
or ANIMALS engaged in the transportation
thereof
Permits to export may be granted und
rules, which may be prescribed by the Presl-
dent. The bill also prohibits the sending OF
any of the above named articles TO any point
in the Confederacy in possession Of the en-
envy
A bill to prohibit the importation Of lux
uries into the Confederate States after the
let day Of March next. \ provision in the
bill empowers the Secretary of the Treasury
to fix the maximum Of foreign prices. al
which, or within which, all goods made
wholly or partly Of cotton, fax. wool or silk,
may be imported.
On this last bill an exchange remarks.
Would not a law declaring the blockade
raised be quite az appropriate and equally as
effective? Should a man in prison, with no
avenue Of communication with the world but
the keyhole, formally announce that he
would not receive sponge-cake or mince pies,
but merely the piainest sort Of fare, be would
perpetrate joke not one whit more bald
and miserable than that which the rebel
Congress Las go, Oh in this rrohibltory act. '
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26
W,sur~cr,x Fob ~

Dispatches from Fernandina, Fla. say the
registration Of citizens under the amnesty
proclamation is gong on finely and letters
say Florida Will soon be restored.
From Knoxville the news is that all is
quiet there Longstreet's army is 80 miles
distant. We have a large force at Cumber-
land Gap which j. secure.
The expedition To Florida was entirely
successful. Seven miles beyond jacksonville
We captured a rebel camp with five cannon
and opposite Fernandina another camp with
prisoners and stores.
Gen. Gilmore moved sooner than wa, in
tended, in order to prevent the rebels from
removing the iron from the Florida railroads
TO repair broken-down roads elsewhere.
The H'ra'ds dispatch from Western Va.
says The rebels are said to be making pre-
partitions along the Tenn and Va Railroad
but whether 10 resist an advance OF contem-
plating AN attack themselves. il not known.
Old Dan Ducky a noted guerilla has been
by our forces with L others.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26

The NANCE OBJ IEAToBs.-Ihe reicl III
stinct is true and uuiai.ing. Truly do they
discern iu Abraham Lincoln their most for
midahic foe. and from the day of his election
even 70 Jhe present moment. they have as
sailed him with every ,itureratIve missile
which came o. their hand. Esen before his
Inauguration. prior tpauy positive indication
from him as q, Dbl, treatment of the rebellion,
the reckless traitors plotted his assassination
They dreaded 70 -tc him grasp the reins Of
power. and stro,c with q i1rcboding anxiety,
10 prevent c1usuumati0n which menaced
them So seriously. Mr.. Lincoln's invaluable
life WAS preserved 20 bis country in that crisis
of her fate. and the rebels have ever since
testified their sense of that pf5yidential pre-
scrvatI1u bv a series 1i unmanlv attacks upon
his person and character. No hufi0onery was
too low 70 mark their rage and malice, NJ
inycctiye too enyenomed to hurl against the
champion of the nation.
Not "A whit behind these great criminals in
denouncmg the man highest and foremost
among his country defenders. were the half
disloyal men who reside among as. and vet
do their best 10 favor the uSurpation AT
Richmond. They. too, like the southern
hounds, know ins,inctIyely whom they follow
and would tear IN pieces. What detractiOn
L. too base and ign0minioas for their accept
alton, if thereby they can wound the reputa-
ton OF the feelings OF Abraham Lincoln
They have watched him step 10y step, as he
walked in the path Of his perilJus duty-all
the more Verilous because Of their unworthy
dereliction-and they fear and hate him be
cause that step is firmly planted, and always
in the right direction. They would Ike him
well, and bestpw tneir nee laudation, if,
through some iuhrmity of character or weak
irresolution, he BETRAYED disposition to
spare the rebellion anu betny his country.
Precisely because they discern "a all his acts
the opposite Of this do trey dcte-t and op-
pose HIM. Precisely because their rebel in
stnct leads them thus q feel and act should
loyalmen reject their admonitiOns. Tho praise
Of traitors extended o. any of oar command
crs should OF itself De- recsoned "A suspicious
circumstance. ami should Vdt Us ou our guard.
Censure or utilization from The same source
directed against the President. or any or bis
advisers, should likewise bee interpreted as an
evidence chat the IarJer deserve the commend
alton and support ot every loyal man.- Pin
iddaphI1 Worth lnf3.0A.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26
GIorcrsrrR. Ma. Ia. Is. o.

GLOUCESTER, Mass. tcb. l., ~ A. ~.
The telegraph operator has just opened his
office and sends the following The fire
broke out at 30 A. NJ. and is still raging
20 buildings have been destroyed. including
the Bank Of Cape Ann. The contents of the
bank were saved. The fire caught four doors
from the Gloucester House in Front -.
and spread East and West to the
water The fire will soon reach some
brick buildings when it l. expected to be got
under control. 4 steam fire entine has ar
rived from Salem and j. at work. One
schooner has been burnt. No ost>natc can
be formed of the loss az everything l. IN the
widest confusion Several vessels are on
fire. The fire Boa, swept through the bust
ness portion of the town and extended as far
back as middle street.
GLOUCESTER. Mas. Feb. Isl An.
The fire il nearly suiducd. 81 stores. the
idrrns,r office. town clerk telegraph and
3 LAWYERS offices and H. dwelling, are burn
ed ~ families are rendered houseies, 10
IL difficult to estimate the loss. but II can
fall short Of S40n.OuU
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26

Potomac, with large amount of valuable
goods and large rebel mail.
A despatch from West Virginia reports
the arrival of a large number of deserters.
Lieut.. Snodgrass has been caught and iden-
tilted as one of the persons engaged in the
late robbery on the Baltimore and Ohio rail
resd, for which he is to be tried by the L..
: District Court.
A Pass Cavallo Texas letter to the Herald
states that deserters report Magruder's force
at thirty thousand. Carey Creek is occupied
f'T 5000 men. and 10000 men can be con-
centrated there in two days. The rebels
have two picket posts eight and fifteen miles
IN advance of Carey, to give them time for
preparation in case Of our advance.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26
NEW YoRK Feb 81

Hilton Head accounts report a reconnois-
ance to Johns Island by Gen. Lew and the
capture Of a rebel battery of field pieces with
caissons ammunition and all the gunners.
Our loss was killed and wounded.
Gen. Gilmore has issued call to the
floridians to return to their allegiance and
prohibiting the destruction or pillagrng of
property by our soldiers under the seyerest
penalties.
y letter from Chattanooga rays The
negro troops will perform an important part
in the spring CAMPAIGN in this region, - 200
colored troops will be consolidated into three
grand corps d'armee
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26
GLnrctsrER. Mas. Feb. i

4 fire broke out in Sawyer's buildings at
3 O'Clock this morning. II il estimated that
- buildings have been destroyed. 1t has
swept Front ST. on both sides, and is still
raging fercely. some eight or ten buildings
have been blown up to stop it. The engines
cannot be- worked, it l. 30 cold and the
frcmcn used up. Among the buildings de
stroyed is the Telegraph office. Further par
ticulars soon.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26

The HEsALD's BIBLE.-The HeraId's read
ings OF the sacred book are original and curl
Gus. In defending the practice of rafting it
refers to Scripture examples, and mentions
that after the death of Christ the friends of
the Saviour cast lots for his garments. 1t so
happens that the lots were cast by the exc
cutioners, to whom the garments of the victim
belonged by the usage of the time This il
not the first time that the stupid blunders of
the Herald have defeated its own arguments.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26

INV lohh. EtIl. IT,
The HrqlTs Washington despatch SAYS
There will be- no change in the command Of
the army Of the Potomac. Meade will retain
his position for the next campaign
The Times Washington despatch saws
There was something OF a sensation to-day
in the Senate by the statement of Mr.. Con
ness relative to the imperative necessity of
sending fleet Of war steamers 10 the PacInc
coast without delay.
The authorities had positive information
that rebel steamers left Asia for that coast and
it is feared San Francisco will be menaced
before the navy can afford the requisite pro
lection
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26

The Coal TRADE.-The annual statistics OF
the coal trade furnishedby the Pottsville Mn
er's Journal shows the production last year
from the mines Of 9 400, l3j tons anthracite.
and >, lot, 8e5of screen anthracite and blum
nous making total of II ,5S7 100 tons. and
an increase over the year previous of also,
499 tons, or more than one-fourth the consump-
tion of the year previous. That journal saws
there will be abundant colliery capacity 10
supply this year a considerable increase over
this amount, though it doubts it there be
facilities for Carvings very large increase to
mar ket.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26
HALIFAX, Feb. 70.

HALIFAX, FEB. 70.
The steamship Africa, from Liverpool Feb
9th. has arrived
The Danes have evacuated Schleswis and
were falling back To Flensberg, the Germans
pursuing. There has been no additional
fighting in Scheswig
\ snow-storm on the 9Th inst, prevented
any thing but skirmishes
A Hamburg dispatch of the morning oi the
9th. says There Is no news from the thea
tro OF war. 1t i believed that the Prussians
prevent it, transmission. \ severe fight is
supposed to be going ON. az numbers OF
wounded are being constantly brought into
Rendesburg.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26
WASHINGTON. Feb. Is.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Is.
The Chronicle says: From the activity dis
PLAYED by the rebel forces it is anticipated
By army officers from the 'front.' that the com
ing campaign will be opened by a raid on
giga mite scale through Pa. The oonscripts
with which jeff Davis Is filling up the South
ern army do not seem to be disposed to quiet
ly submit to the tyranny that Is forcing eve
~ man within the ranks to battle whether
he will or not for secession. The rebels may
fill up their armies but we trust the dis
affection will continue until the traitors
shall throw down their arms.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26
A letter from the Vermont Cavalry

A letter from the Vermont Cavalry says;
1--WE nave received new recruits to fill our
Regiment to Its maximum number, 1850 men,
They are now engaged in drilling. ! am very
happy to say that better men never stood in
the ranks than the last four hundred that
joined the Regiment
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26

Leave Burlington at f2O AN, 1925 rv. 90, IN.
T0u PM.
Day Er3ress Tram leaves Bostouat son AN. White
River junction az % p ", Burlington az +-7 Pm.
Tor Montreal, u-densnur-h, Chicago and the We'-
making close connections
Man Tram leaves Boston at 0U ". VIA Low.
and at 81 a N. VA Lawrence OF Fitchbur- Leave
SprinEde q at - ~, Bellows Falls at D - p u-
81 Johushury. L.ttletpn and Burlington. an. 81
Alhau>.
foo7HlHtod1fieH Tram leaves Northicld at iH..
", and Burlington az u - ". for 81 Altaus
Niq7f Erprevs Tram leaves Bellows Falls a. .1t
? ~, recelv ing passengers from the Vermont Vale,
Railroad leaving View York at l-21 a a. and O. l
Cheshire Railroad leaving Boston { 05 pm. connect
ing az White River Junction with q train .eari1-
Boston AZ 500 q ". via lowell or Lawrence. Leave
White River Junction 40 90 80 M. arriving az Bur-
hn-ton at DO ~, Rouse's Point 40 2 D. A ". Mon
treal n 1000 n, and Ogienshur-h D. ODD rv.-Brti
the Nau Trains connect at White River Junction
with Passumpsic Road.
Sleeping Cars are attached 20 both the Ni-h, Fl
press Trains running between R0use's Point and
Boston.
Through Ticket, for Chicago and the West for sals
AZ all the prime pal stations.
e. MERRILL. Supt.
St Adams, November y. l-63
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26

The nomination OF f. d. Mason Esq. BY
the License Convention, on Saturday, was
made upon pledge. given before the com
mrttee by one authorized to speak for him,
that he was opposed to the ProhibitOry Law.
viii the Times please show US the propriety
Of electing 10 efeeute a Tar, man who is oP-
posed 10 the Lar?
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26
NFM NnRK. Feb. Is


Reports from Tenn, state that desertions
from Longstreet's army are very numerous.
Longstreet's headquarters at last accounts
were at Morristown.
The rebel prisoners at Point Lookout,
Nd, made an attempt to escape few days
ago but signally failed.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26

We have great news for the topers.-
Whiskey and brandy can be made out or
coal gas, which consists Of carbon and ny
drogen, as does alcohol, with the addition Of
oxygen. For several years past the pro-
cess of converting defiant gas into spirit
has been talked of, but nova French patent
has been obtained for the purpose and sold
TO company in London. You take away
one-half hydrogen, add little oxygen, and
presto! you have a bottle Of brandy
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26

NEW luRk, Feb. 10
Dispatches from Cincinnati strengthen
the report that John Morgan l. contemplate
IN another raid.
The position of Gcn. Johnston, forces
do not appear to he understood at Chatta-
n0oCa.
IL ], in doubt whether ms force i, at Dial
ton or "A portion gone To ioin Long-Jreet.
The Let Battalion y. Ii. cavalry from the
RaVIahannock. loo men. under Capt D.
Allen. arrived here yesterday.
Gold sold 20 day 40 1851
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26

Steamship Atlantic arrived this A. NJ.
ben. Gilmore anu staff arrived at Port Royal
iaom Florida on the 10th.
The expedition 90 Florida was a complete
success. jacksonville and several other
point, were captured and the force, were
pushing through the state. No part Of the
expedition bad returned.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26

An officer from the Big Black river reports
that just before reaching jackson. Miss, a
skirmish ensued between part of Gen. Sher-
man 5 forces and body of 1000 TO 5000 reb-
els, in which the latter were defeated and 40
captured. Our army passed through jackson
in two columns, the enemy retreating across
Pearl river 50 preeipitately that his pontOons,
two pieces Of artillery and number of pris-
oners fell into our hands. Our forces seized
provisions of all kinds and swept on. Gen.
Sherman reached Meridian ten days after
leaving Nicksburgh. portion of Gen. Tut
tie division got behind, was cut off from the
expedition and returned to Nicksburgh. Gen
Macarthur is in command of the district of
Nicksburgh, Gen. Mcpherson having accom-
panied Gen. Sherman with most of his CORPS.
Passengers from Mobile report that the in
habitants Of that city feel sure of an attack
upon that city by the federal forces. Fifteen
thousand rebel troops are reported to be in
and about the city. The Union sentiment
prevailed to 4 considerable extent and would
be expressed as soon as protection was af-
forded to the citizens. Nothing was known
Of the reported revolt at Fort Morgan. The
reports that Gen. Smith cavalry and mount
"a infantry in their expedition into Mississp-
pi had fight with Forests men, are not
confirmed.
Correspondence from Gen. Sherman's army
to the 9Th inst, dated jackson Miss. SAYS our
forces crossed the Big Black on the Sd and
4th, the enemy falling back. At Bakers
Greek, IL miles in advance, there was some
diminishing on the 4th, in which we had six
killed and fifteen wounded. Further Skin
mIshing occurred ON the road to jackson. on
the night of the 4th, capturing one piece of
artillery and several prisoners. There had
been no serious fighting,
\ Newbern letter of the 18th reports the
final retreat Of the rebel force. l
a Washington dispatch reports the cap
ture of eleven blockade runners on the Lower
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26

A document found at Sanderson. o1nanat-
ing from the chief oommissary of the rebels
at Quincy, Fla gives startling evidences of
their desperate condition. Beef aud bacon
are entirely exhausted throughout the South.
and from all quarters cries for relief we're
arising
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26
News of the Week.
BY Telegraph.
Nrw Yong. Feb. Is.

NEW YoRK, Feb. Is
The Herdid's special Washington despatch
saws It is said that on the 22d of Feb. Presi-
dent Lincoln will issue proclamation of I'M
iversal emancipation, including the: border
States.
Gold sold to-day at 81 60.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26

The petroleum oil business in the western
part of Pennsylvania is very active and east
ern capitalists are investing largely. More
wells will be opened this year than in any
other two years since the business commenc-
ed.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26

BALTsoRE.-A Convention to nominate
ticket for Constitutional Convention was
held in Baltimore Thursday evening at which
resolutions endorsing the administration of
President Lincoln, and in favor of his re-elec-
ton, were unanimously adopted
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26

lt is one of the most singular condolences
OF the war that Col. Streight, for whom
John Morgan was held as hostage. SHOULD
have escaped from prison at Richmend in
precisely the same manner as Morgan got
away from Columbus.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-26


TIE CITY.
NEW YORK, lst Feb. 1864.
SIR.-We would respectfully ask you to do
nate something to the Metropolitan Fair. which
will open here on the 18th Of March. next
As this city Is the point of the arrival AMI de-
parture Of 20 many troops. and as all the pro-
ceeds Of the Metropolitan Fair are to 20 into the
treasury of the L. :. Sanitary Commission, con-
tributions to this Fair viii rebound to the bene
fit of soldiers Of every State on all batte-felIs
Arrangements are perfected for the proper
receipt, care, record. exhibition and sale Of art-
cles in your line, and Of advising the world Of
donations TO this patriotic cause, and Of the
names and residence Of the donors.
If You send any thing, or influence others to
send any thing, you should give timely in iorma-
ton of it to our chairman, by mail, stating the
article or articles shipped, how and when shipped,
their value, and whom they are from.
They should be marked 4" Metropolitan Fair.
New York and have your initials above this
mark. that we may know the contents, and
source OF the package--among the great num-
Der that we expect to receiye-before they are
opened.
The principal express and transportation CON-
panies have generously agreed to carry contrbu-
ton TO US without charge.
Ii will be best that bulky articles shall arrive
here during the week previous to the Fair, tho.
if it should be more convenient for you, they can
be sent at any time
The member Of this Committee residing near
est TO you. VIII be happy to afford any iniorma-
ton or advice tina; you may need.
All articles viii be exhibited with the name
and residence Of their contributors. and be pass
ed to the credit. both Of the individuals, and Of
the State or locality from which they come.
Donations in money viii be as acceptable as
any others, and 90 to the same credit as would
the proceeds Of sale Of any articles you might
otherwise send.
VIII YOU send Us something
We are, very respectfully.
Your obedIent servants
We omit the long list Of Committeeman
for other Siates- The Cnnmittee-man for