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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03

Gov. Seymour has issued the following
proclamation /: In few days the citiseos
of this country are to exercise their con.
stitutional duty Of electing President
and Vice President of the United States,
at time when the condition of our coun-
try excites the dsspest interest The
qustions Of the day not only affect the
personal welfare OF ell and the happiness
of their homes, but are also of I character
to arouse the passions and lead to angry
controversy betweep parties. The exist
ence Of I terrible citil var and ne asser.
ton of the right Of military commander,
IN some sections Of ogr country to interlsrs
with elections have caused painful and
exciting doubts in the minds Of many with
regard to the free and 1ntfsmmeIsd exer.
ise OF the elective franchise.
therefore appeal to men Of III poll
tical parties TO unite with those holdine
olicial positions in their eforts 70 allal
undue excitement, soften the harshnes
Of party prejudice and passions, and /,
avoid al measures and hDguage whicl
tend 20 strife or disorder.
However Ne msy diltr b our views .
public policy "a Are alike inssrestsd il ii
naisaaieaase q sedH, = ~ prsssevakio!
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03
Delf..,. Nov. 2.

A dispstch to the Mayor OF this city
from Cassine gives the particulars of the
attack upon the battery at tha, town. On
Monday at midoighs small party Of men
approached from the river aud when chal.
legged immediately 6red upon The sen.i mel
who returned the Ate.
Sergt. Randall was fred upon ~ he came
out Of his qunrters. Four balls lodged
withintwo feet Of him.
The garrison mustered promptly and
pursued the raiders for about half a mile,
firing on them and they replying, when
they took to boat and escaped.
The object it ls supposed was to osp.
ture the u. s. cutter lying in the harbor
The city has been put in state Of de-
fence by an order from Gov. Coney. The
Home guards are in readiness for duty
and the city goverament has increased q
and armed the police.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03
Headquarters Army Potomac, !
NJ

Headquarters Army Potomac, !
Nov. l..
The surprise and capture Of q part Of
our picket lice Tuesday night occurred in
front of Fort Davis, and the men captur.
ed belonged to the 69sh aud lllth New
York Regts.
They were for the greater part new men
and mevhat ignorant rof their duties.
and hence were not watchfuI as the older
troops who have been on duty where our
men sometime ago played the rebels sim
liar trick. aud the utmost vigilance has
ever since been exercised on both sides
but when the late movement commenced
every man in the ranks left behind had
to take his turn on picket. and some q
these men it Is said had never even load
ed gun.
1t seems that the rebels did not carr,
of single musket belonging to our sol
diers. as they were all found and brourh,
in BY Gen. Pisrcss brigade, which wen,
out to re-establish the lioe.
The only way to account for this is tha
their force was too small to carry so man,
extra arms and that they did have time /,
return for them.
Although the firing was kept MP b,
both sides on the line here, no ca.uslitie
are reported.
| Lat night the firing Was KEEP. up mos
of the time.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03
Proclamation from Gov.
Seymour.
Important from North Car.
0lina.
NORTHERN CITIES THREAT.
ENED.


New York. Nov. 2.
The steamer Persia from Liverpool is
coming up the bay.
The Wilmington Journal of the 2ed
says great preparations are making there
for the defense of the place. All non
combattants are required to leave.
The Chsr'eston Mercury of the 22d
says movement is on foot in that vieini.
y 10 wrench Atlanta from Sherman, and
intimstes that it will be done by a column
of from 5000 to 10000 men.
Gen. Joe Johnston is living in retire
ment at Macon, Ga
The Raleigh Standard denounces the
ultra position assumed at the convention
OF rebel Governors.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03

Of the ballot box and right Of elec.ioos.-
The case of Col. North. and bis conspirs.
tons vas to day adjourned till to-morrov.
70 enable him and his advisers to prepare
for his defense. ALI his assumed iodif.
terence il gone and he 10 devotinR hin I
self seriously to clear himself from the ac
evidence.
Hon. Ransom H. Gilbert has been 70.
tanned 40 counselor for North, who will
be defended with oil .hs zeal and ability
thas can be brought to besr in his behalf.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03

tion. Only few days and then 10 held
the most important election ever held in
this country. Reader, how do you pro-
pose voting? 1t is not now az it has been
heretofore in Presidential elections, when
the candidates were all national men, and
the differences we're only Of measures Of
internal administration policy. Now it
is whether or not we shall have Govern
ment. Whether the Republic shall live.
or perish by the treason Of part Of the
people. If the Union falls and the cause
of free government is thereby lost, not
only the South, but we of the loyal States,
are responsible for the failure. This is
Govern ment of the people. Shall the
majority let the minority overthrow the
Government, and yet that majority be
guiltless Nay, verify. This election
will decide the destiny of the country.-
If Lincoln is elected. the country is saved;
If Mcclellan, then the rebels triumph
If you vote for Mcclellan, you vote for
the Chicago platform with all its villainy
of expressed and concealed treason and
sympathy with the rebellion. You vote
for George II. Pendleton, secessionist
and disunionist, who votes neither for sup
port of the Government nor pay for the
soldiers. You vote for Vallandigham and
Wood, and Voorhies and Pugh, and Sey-
mour;. for Mshony and Thayer, and
Byington; for mob law ard reasonable
secret societies; for jeff. Davis and the
Southern Confederacy. You may not in-
tend it, but vote for Mcclellan and you
vote for all we have stated. Will YOU do
it? Vote for Lincoln and you vote for a
whole country, for the suppression of the
rebellion, for human freedom, for aid and
support OF our armies, for the punishment
OF treason, for the Union preserved, and
for glorious future. Loyal reader, how
will you vote
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03
Aebel 0sssgtsss = 0eesA oaselina
~ New York. Nov. @

New York. Nov. 2.
Letters from Besafors, NO eets
state the recent warm wsitfI1t Ma devel
oped eight new cases Of yellow bver Il
Beaufort.
Dr.. J. W. Ross, . clereyman 10 Nortt
Carolins, arrived here 70, day direct from
Raleigh. He states. that the whole State
OF North Carolina, as we'll g G.. Is alive
With rebel dessFtsss, Who In most case,
are armed and organised and abundan,ly
able to protect lhemseives. Ia the Wes.
tern part Of the 6sats they reien supreme
There they not osly make repeated raid.
on the wealthy planters and rebel depots
for suppliss, but give protection to run.
swsy slaves who ara also armed and a.
company these banda Of deserters ia THAR
raiding expeditions.
The rebel authorities, s.ys Dr.. Roes
have given Up oil hope Of fdcine these
men back into the ranks. They have been
repulsed in oil their efforts 10 this end
Every expedition fitted out for this pur.
pose BY the rebels has proved ! failure.
Those who we're not killed des. rted 70 the
insurgents. whose numbers are continual
ly increasing.
JET Davis said whom in Raleigh that
the deserters OF the Confederate srmv
out number the Confsdera.s soldiers in
the field.
The extensive conspiracy recently
brought TO light at Raleigh duplicates
many prominent officers Of the conserva.
tive party. who now openly threaten to
bead these deser.ers and ths.s friends and
take possession of the State Gverpmen,
OF North Carolina and of the railroads il
the event Gov. Vance fails to institute At
once separate State action fer peace With
President Lincoln.
The doctor says it is now apparent to
the rebel authorities that Gen. Grant has
been affording facilities to Gen. Lee to
receive his reinforcements, when Grapt
by sudden spring Of his trap will close
up the last GAP and oblige Lee to capita
late.
Gov. Vance says this is Grant'a plan,
which has given JEFF. Davis much con-
cerD, who is in favor Of evacuating yir-
ginia altogether, having repeatedly i'm.
plored Lee to do so aud not incur the risk
OF capitulAtios- of his srmy. This was
told to DR.. Ro.s juss before leaving, By
al aid on Gov. Vance's staff.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03
Proyidence, 4. L. No,

Proyidence, Il. L, Nov. 2.
The schooner Good Speed from Boston,
via Newport, for Philadelphia, Was board
Cd By the Tallahassee seven miles sou,h
of Black Island. aud scuttled. The Capt.
and crew escaped to- pack Island. The
Capt reports the Iaiishssss scuttled an:
other within short distance. Toe crew
Of the privateer said thoy hXd the crews
Ut four other yessels destroyed within .
few days
The gunboat Marblehead left in pursuit
this evening.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03

OF the rights and the promotion of the
prosperity Of our BIats. Mhile - AZ
not agree - to the methods bv vh;ch
.ness oIdefs sfe to be gained, they are
earnestly sought By oil. 1t il certain
they cannot be reached by supry cont,n.
versies. unreasonable suspicio6s or disor-
derIy actions. There are no uell ground.
60 fears that the rights Of the citixens a.
New York will bs sram oiled nnon = ~.
polls. The power OF shis st1te i amnle
TO protect all classes ia the fres exercise ~
their p, Il ical duti 1. In d 4 this Il :
public authorities will Be uphe / by GOOD
citizens Of oil par. les. There is no re.-
son 70 doubt that the coming election vii,
De conducted With the Usual duiet order
Shefihs Of counties and all oibsr officers
who's duty Il il 70 keen The |peeoe and
protect Our citissns viii tskE care that
evcry voter shall havs ! free hkljot II The
msnnes secured 10 him By the ooos,;t..
ton and laws. Ii will be thar du,v r.
go that NO milissfy C other Organised
fores shall b allowed TO show themseIve.
10 the vicinity Of the places whore cleo.
s'ons are held. with any view Of menacing
OF intimidating citizens 10 attendance
thereon. Against such interference they
must exercise tho fall force of the law and
eau forth, 1t need be, the power Of their
ln witness whereof, have hereunto
signed my hand and affixed the PRIV
ssai Of the State. Done at the city Of AL
cany, the Cd day of November, A. D.,
1864.
HORATIO SEYMOUR.
BY the Governor:
v. W. WELLKRs, Jr., Private Sec.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03
Boston, Nov. {

Boston, Nov. 2.
A dispatch from Augusta, Me-, states
an sttempe was made Aondsj night to
surprise the water battery At Castine By
a rslding party from the,iand side. The
sentinel was fred ON and the bullets came
very near others in the garTisod, bat none
were hurt
The party were driven of and escaped
in boa.s.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03

-Locusts have been seriously damag
ing the crops in the soush of England.
-In Cleveland, Ohio, the new FIRE
alarm telegraph has been completed ysand
was recently tested By the Common Coun-
oil. II worked to charm, and they pro-
nouaced il : big thing. Cleveland has
An efficient Dire department.
The voters in old Yale stand Union.
re; Democrats, 8. Copper headisn
DOESN'T ssem to 6oarish among vsll-ia-
Termed psrsea1,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03
HE- A soldier who left Des Moiae

EF A soldier who left Des Moiaes
county sometwo years ago, and whose torn
and mangled form shall be proud evidence
OF his patriotism and bravery AS long as
he lives among men, recently addressed .
letter to his betrolhed bride in this city,
Informing her that in the shock Of battle
ne had lost an arm and leg, and in view
of his sad and helpless condition he would
release her from her engagement to him.
The noble girl replied . As long as you
have body sufficient to h ID your soul /
will cling toyop."-[ Burlington Hawk
eve,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03

EElt is said the authorities at Wash
ington have given notice to England of
their intention to increase our armament
upon the lakes. This is as it should be.
Tine one-steamer arrangement which, By
convention with England, has heretofore
formed our naval force on the lakes, is
superannuated and not at all commensu-
rate with the urgent necessity for strong
protective force upon our Canadian from
tier. preservation is sn mperious
law. Our shipping upon the lakes il
constantly exposed 10 depredations from
the rebel emssaries and refugees who
have taken up quarters across the line.-
1t should be protected There is the
most urgent need Of our having a largely
increased number Of vessels and gunboats
In those waters. We hope the action o
the Government will be prompt aud de
cided in this matter.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03

sG- The mark of kuave is his ras-
cality-that of coward is to fire from an
ambush-that of blackguard is his low,
pot-house billingsgate. Bitter water will
not flow from pure fountain, but foul
currents are the legitimate waste Of a
sinking cess-pool. A loyal man is for
his country-a traitor speaks, writes and
acts against it. "By their fruits ye know
them;" they write their own record; they
blacken their own names and seal their
own condemnation. The only law which
they obey is that of gravitation. and the
only virtue they possess is in passive sub.
mission to its power. Down they 60 ire
vocably, and will not stop until they
reach the lowest depths Of infamy aud
degradation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03

S5' sbonny, what ish le besserest ting
for te rebels?
A Horn ish, fadder.
O, Shonny, dat ist too goot choke on
to Congress.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03

EgA wag tried to annoy popular
preacher by asking him whether the fat,ed
calf of tie parable was male or female
"Female, to be sure" was the reply, .sfor
/ see the male" looking his questioner
full in the face, "yet alive in the flesh be-
fore me-"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03
Washington. Nov. 9.

Washington, Nov. 2.
A party Of guerrillas made an attsck
Monday night on the colored company re.
Gently raised BY Judge Underwood, Of
Alexandria, Va, at their station near
Acotsnk. Quite spirited fight occurred,
which resulted i'm the rous Of the guer-
rilIas
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03

e. General Hunter who is at present
10 Washington has been assigned to com-
mand Of the 10th Army Corps, In place
Of General Birnsy deceased.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03

10- The Russians have commenced
railway between Moscow and setas,onoI
which they hope to accomplish 10 three
years.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03

MA short time since, the Govern.
asked the people to lend it $50 900 600
They responded by rendering it $40, ,oOo..
600. Now the Government asks for $40
600. 600 more, and double the sum Is
tsndered, and At better rates than could be
obtained previous to the rebellion.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03
Washington. Nov. 9.

W WusUfu-tUfI1 NUf,
The trial of Colonel North, New York
State Agent, has been further postponed
until tomorrow, 10 order to give the ac.
cused additional time for preparation and
enable the prosecution to send for evil
denoe.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03

n@- Hundreds OF females in mems at.
''ls are WORKING 10 the Bristol coal mines
ano 'ne morals OF both sexes suffer in
consequence.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03

Tbe peace journals are all wheel
'og INTO hne -[U Utiea Observer.
nov aoont the war journals, are they
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03

- The New Jersey Union State
Committee fas secured speakers and en-.
tered upon an active campaieu.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03

~ Hon. Thos. A. r Nelson Of Ten.
nessee, one of the Democratic electors
nominated 10 that State. and ! signer Of
the remonstrance against Andy johnson. e
loyal oath, has come out for Lincoln and
JOhuson.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03
Conspiracy 70 Burn Northern Cities
Washington, Nov. g.

Washington, Nov. z.
To the Mayor Of Buffalo;
This department has received informa.
tio6 from the British province to the effec,
that there is . conspiracy on foot to Sc,
FIRE to the principal cities in the Northeru
States on the day Of the Presidential cleo.
ton. 1t is my duty to communicate this
information to you.
w. Fl. SEWARD.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03
cg This is Stephen A. Douglas est

mate of Abraham Lincoln:
''He is fearless, honest man, and the
country will be safe in his hands p
This is what Mr.. Douglas said to Gen
Steadman, at Detroit, in the autumn Of
1860, just before Mr.. Lincoln was elected
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03
The unien Majority in Psnnsylvania.
!. Harrisburg, Nov. E.

The official vote Of Al counties has
been received at the Secretary Of States
ufice.
The following are the aggregate results,
including the soldiers vote: Union l90,-
157 Dem. l7e,69s; Union majority
l4,030.s .
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03
New advertisements.

M A N T ED Three accomplished
young ladies are dssirous Of opening CORES
pondenee with any number or Young gentle,en Iey.sy
or amy other man Write Immediately and a4ire-s
- draee faasnor Edna WarDer and George Wood ke-
oAuA, iowa nos3-d2t
OoI.-On Wednesday evening, on
asan street Pocket-took contaling a of
will be suitably rewarded
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03

IA good many 6oathesn yhnsen ars
|reneviaa y Brasil aod ssttl1oe.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-03

New York, Nov. 3.
Gold sa94 and firm.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12
Russia Not Hostile.

From the feasting Of Russian Off
GERS in New y ork a short tine since
and the pandering generally TO Rus
sian influence, with the reiterated
statements Of the Yankees, we were
led to believe that Russia would be
the ally of the North, and was entire
" hostile, to say the least, to the
Southern people.
In reply to a letter of Mr.. Seward
to his Charge dAfaires, declaring
friendship for Russia over any Euro
pean power, Prince Gortchakoff says I:
awe greatly desire, as you know, the
termination Of your unfortunate strug-
gle. but we shall not offer our FREUD
" mediation until it is certain of be-
ing accepted on both sides-by the
Federal Government and by the
Southern States. We earnestly hope
for the maintenance Of the Union,
BUT AT THE SANE TIME WE HAVE No
HOSTILITY TO THE SOUTHERN PEOPLE.
and for the sake of both sides we shall
gladly proffer our services when they
are mutually requested, and not till
then" Russia then is not the ally of
the Yanks and will not be, for she
declares she has no hostility to the
Southern people.
Who would have thought Russia
was not hostile to us ,erily the
Confederacy is gaining ground daily.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12
IRE gg.Iari.y of Army Rails.

We have received lately several let
t ters from our brave men in the army
requesting US to cali attention to the
great lrregularity in receiving letters
&c, in the army. We do not know
to whom the blame attaches, but
would respectfully suggest to Post
Masters to be more than careful in
mailing army letters, for ITO receive a
letter from home" says one Of the
18th Va. Regiment, lis the only, So
lace, VIC who are held here for months.
without permission TO visit home and
friends can haze" See to it Post
Masters and Mail carriers that you are
especially particular with army mails.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12
Obituary.


Among the many gallant souls, who fell
UPON the sanguinary battle field Of Gettys-
burg. there are none, who, merited more
re gratitude aud praises due faithful sol
a;or fhs, IAcoB II. KEIsHa, lst Lieut.. Of
Co. II 9Th Reg'e.. "a. ln'fty, stohewall
Brigade; who, died on tue lss 4 -Augus'
near Gettysburg; Of afuaund received IN
the battle Of July 3rd, adding another to
the list Of patriots, who left home, family
and friends, to battle for .Freedom and
freedoms cause" trusting, the result Ito
the God Of battle" who hath promised that
ssthe battle is rot always TO the strong"
The deceased was among the first OF Au-
ous,a's noble sons, who repaired, ia April
to Harper's Ferry, where be was placed ID
the lst Brigade, under Colonel (now the
lamented s.Stonewall") Jackson, and his
conduct and behaviour as an officer, wheth-
er in camp. upon the march Or the bloody
+ field Of battle. was that Of thorough SOL
der aud gentleman, and ELECTED the admi-
ration OF both men and officers. He was
brave, .obedient and faithful as a soldier !;
he was kind, obligipg and constant as a
man; sincere, sopenhearted, trusting and
generous as friend.
The records the 1st Manassas. Kearns-
town, Ist Winchester, Port Republic, lst
Fredericksburg, Ghaneeliorsvlte. Gettys-
burg and Dad Winchester, VIII never be
mentioned among. his od comrades
MISUNDERSTANDING his gallant aad So
.,orous uoice rising high above the din OF
battle; crying, Forward bays, Forward, :
and when this bloody strife shall cease,
they will accord to him q conspicuous place
/ II pom the 'RolI Of Honor" for,
s.He is freedoms now-snd fame's,
That of the few immortal names,
That was not born to die
Truly the country has lost one ofits most
able supporters and his family, a kind,
good, aud noble members; and tho a
stranger to them, ! offer them the condo
lence and sympathies Of FRIEND and for
conso alton refer them to the words OF the
Bible, Blessed are they that die in the
/ Lord, . for he was believer in the bless
ings 50 freely offered by our Saviour, and
passed from life, to q better and happier
world trusting IN lis promises to save.
On every heart some shade will fall,
As the night must follow day,
But light will come at Memory cali,
Or Hope viii bring its ray.
/ To the meeting turn, from the parting sad
From tae storm, to the coming calm
When weary think of the s.restprepared"-
! When mournings Of Gilead's Balm.
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