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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-06-01

~Ye local, when at Ottumwa. Mon
esy called upon brother Norris of the
fourier. We found brother Norris N
An sanctum, bard At work but genial and
sisver. The Courier is an excellent
paper. Cause why 1t has an excel.
lent editor. Success to you, fellow-la-
Dorer, 10 Jour efforts to give lieht 70
shoss who dwell 10 political darkness. to
make the politically blinded to see. NAV
you speedily convert Wapello counts
nom The error of its ways. aud from the
gail OF bitterness and the bond ofiniouitv
OF Copperheadism. To which prayer le.
every well disposed person say. Amen.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-06-01

sHnuBBrRy The beauty Of our CITY
nas been greatly enhanced By the pains
ana care taken by our citizens this spring
n sdornlng their walks and yards With
flowers and shrubbery. The same amount
= labor aud attention bestowed sopu.llv
wiil in short lime make our city fair %
isox upon, and the reward 10 such q an.
p topsy oOr si'issns for al the szpsssss
AsJ may b at y tine, q laIoe Or
nsnsy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-06-01

u k1CnKE0A'S celebrated HAM DYE = - - /.
~ tks Ysvtf. The only Harnisss, 1rss - AsSisbk
dye known. This splendid Hair Dye a perfct-chansss
Bed, Ruet Gray Amir fnneaAtly tpsa 6lsssv Diark -
Nssrai Aysua without injurng the Hair Htaaine lie
Skin, leaving the Hair Son and Beaatul; imparts ssh
vitality, frequently restoring is pristine Color and rec
hes tbs ~ effects OF Bad Dyes. The genuine = sgusd
WILLIAM A. BATCHEL0R; eli Others are mere init
ttona and should be avoided Sold BY all DFugssfa Ac
HACrOkF-e1 Dazclay-streek, Nee York. 1AaeanOar'
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-06-01
LaAiesI Ladies LaAieslsi
Don't M to rssdthe adverssmenti in thu hssAsd
IMPORTANT TO FEMALES |
d. ChssAn has devoted the lat thirty ysars Of III
Actiee 70 Female coupaints. His Pillsas like aeharm.
RELIABLE AND sARE.
dec3oyAAwemsod.

COa1GArED HONEY soar.
This eSissvaasd Toilet soaR, In sseA usav,rsal
demand. Il nads hon ths cAoGesst nAtssials, h
Mid and enetiensi in its nature, fragransly
scented, and extremely sneficial In il action
upon the skin. For sale BY all Druggists and Fancy
Goods Dealers jan3olydAv.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21
The Organic Law OF tho nepu bile

The Organic Law OF the Republtc.
Extract from the speech of N. Arnold delivered at
Chicago, July H. lsD4.l
The exterrnination Of slavery has been
and will be. 80 long as / remain 10 pub
lie life, aud while the cursed institution
exists, my s,ssdfsst policy. / will use
against it every weapon which my hands
can seize. am in favor Of destroying il
by proclamation and emancipation. !
would abolish 1t by act of Congress, 10
the territories, at the National Capital,
everywhere. l would turn agsins. it the
sword of the soldier as we'll as the laws OF
con6scation l would bring the black
freedman to fight against it. would By
Ill and evrey means expitrate this cure
of the land, this disgrace Of the Union
this shame Of the nation and l woulc
crown all by SO changing the Constitu
tion as to make liberty the law, the or
ganic Law OF the land.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21

JAPAN TokMr -"Tommy." Of Japan,
Who, on the visit of the japanese Embas-
sy to this country, was .he universal ia
vorite, especially OF the ladies. has ad-
dressed letter 10 Wm. W Leland, Of the
Metropolitan HOTEL, New York, in which
he refers to the trouble in Japan, and
in America. He hopes the time will come
soon when peace will be established and
the rebels conquered. He is about enter
ing the Military Academy. and sends for
books to aid hiw 10 his studies. He sends
toys to Mr.. LelAnd's family. and his com
pliments to the ladies generslly. He is
anxious to have the description Of his head
which Was taken by Fowler d Welis
while he was in New York. His letter i,
written in bro ken English. but shews I
remarkable advance in familiarity with
the language. After peace he hopes t,
pay US another peace.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21
TwxEDLkDuM AND TwEsDLxprs.-

TwxEDLEDuM AND TwxRDLHpEs.-
lie Grand Byington, late Chairman Of the
C,pperhead Executive Committee. and
Judge Thayer, Copperhead editor at Mus
catine, are having peaceful ont'ovefsy
through the press upon political matters
They agree upon all general QUESTION:,
they are both unmitigsted Copperheadi.
both sympathise with the leaders and ob
jects Of the rebellion, and both are ram
pant advocates for peace. But with all
these points of agreement there il still
left point of controversy. which they
deem Of vital significance. Byington be-
lieves that the Corperheads in State Con-
veution should proclaim their political
principles to the world; Thsyer, on the
contrary. thinks that the stomachs Of the
people are not yet prepared to digest the
strong meat Of Democratic peace princ,.
pies iu their raw state, aud he is .herefors
in favor Of continuing to disg uise it awhile
longer with condiments furnished ad li6i
tum by Copperhead cooks to suit the
varied tastes Of their guests.
Byington and his stripe 60 in for prin.
ciple; Thayer and his followers consul,
policy, bat all seek the same result.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21

V8uao6sVuS SUay ASs
Il is reported in oihcial sirclss and
generally believed that Stanton has re-
signsd his position a. Secoetary Of War.
Tue immediate cause Of bis rssigpation
grew out of quarrels which grew ou. Of
the attack of the rebels on the city, Blair
charging incompsseney sad cowardiot
upcu Stanton sud nslIeck for the want Of
management during the raid.
Among the candidates mentioned to
succeed Stanton are Sesator John Hber-
man and Gen. Schepck.
The burning Of Post Master General
Blairs house by the rebels ha, led 70
other beside Cabinet complications. 10
h's anger this evening was load 10 dspun-
ciation Of the ~ant Of capacity and vigor
shown in the defense Of Maryland. He
was 90 abusive in his remarks, which
pointed 30 directly against HAlleek, that
that officer drew . remonstrsucc 10 the
President and demanded "a investigation
Of his conduct, and insisted Blair could
not be retained among the couoseIIers Of
the President in case the charges pre-
ferred be unfounded.
Nothing strictly definite is known ~ "a
the 6nancial course to be adopted BY tbs
Secretary Of the Treasury, but it seems e
be generally the impression in Washing
ron that he will advertise for = populsl
loan bearing 7 $40 currency interest o.
per cent. gold interest. Although eforti
have been made 70 reconsider the result
Of the Secretary sctioo With the banker
they have not succeeded.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21
How ohio Democracy STANDS,

The Crisis gives list of Democratic
Delegates from Ohio to the Chicago Con-
vention, and then breaks out in the fol-
lowing touching refrain:
"Let the Democratic OF Ohio rejoice
let the friends ofpesce everywhere rej,ice.
that Ohio will stand in the Chicago Con-
vention almost unanimous for PRAcE-a
peace candidate and peace platform"
The Crisis fur her adds -
"When full. the delegates consist o.
FoRrr Two. We do not think over eigh
Of these can be got SO support war man
and a var policy-and as goes Ohio, 81
will 60 TO the Union"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21
VOL. III.
IOWA lrEns.

< ExEcur1ox OF McCoxss POSTPONED.
The execution Of b. A. AcCombs, con-
fined in the j.il Of Wapsllo county for
the murder of Miss Harvey. which Was
to have taken place on the eth Of this
month, has been pcetponed on account Of
an appeal to the Supreme Court, which
cannot be heard until the December
Term.
The Muscatine Journal learns that .
German BY the name of J. q. 6taaf VA
drowned in North Skunk river, between
sigourney and Lancaster, on Saturday
Iast. lie was in buggy and attempted
to cross at an old and immersed ford, in
which effort himself and horse were
drowned.
The Clinton Herald says that The
wheat crop in that county has suffered
great damages from the ravages Of ths
ehinch bug. Ia some cases entire 6eld'
have been destroyed. Thinks the croF
will be less than nm average one.
The Clinton Herald says that on
Tuesday morning last, Al Irishman named
Patrick O'Neill, employed on the bridge
was accidently drowned. He was stand
ing on barge lying alongside the pier
when it was struck BY an approaching tus
boat, the conclusion causing him to los,
his balance and fall into the river. Tn,
rapidity o! the current. and the lack 0
means at hand, rendered fruitless ali ef
forts to rescue him, and he sank beneath
the surface. Up to this time his bod,
| has not been recovered.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21

~Two dies were travelling from
St. Louis TO Cincinnati, one OF whom Was
asked by fellow traveller, with whom q
conversation bad been opened, if she was
married-.'I was married." sighed the
blooming dame, "but alas know not il
my husband be he dead or alive. heard
that he was scei,ienily killed in Pittsburg
a few weeks ago, aud am going there to
ascertain wether the report be true OF
false" "Weil. I've got dead sure thing
on my husband," remarked the othe'
lady, ''for saw him buried six week.
spo.p
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21

Rebel Batteries ON James River-Rs-
pelts Resignatisa Of Gen. Hunter
Jonnsten's army keinfsreang Lee.
New York. jolly 20.
The Herali's Fort Monroe corrspond
ent says no boxes destined for Union
prisoners ought to be sent now.
The enemy attempted to blockade
the James River.
A flag Of truce boat was opened upon
BY batteries below CITY Point, compelling
her to return to Bermuda Hundred.
Grant aud Butler shortly after run BY
those batteries, the boat narrowly esesp-
ing Whi,ewerth bill.
The Tribnne's Washington special says
We, learn frum sources entitled to credit
that Gen. Hunter has demanded to be
relieved from the command of. Western
Virginia. in consequence Of all his avail
able troops having been ordered to report
TO Gen. Wright, Who is in charge Of the
column that Is TO pursue the rebel forces
under Early, recently engaged in the In.
vasion OF Maryland.
Officers high in military position ex-
press themselves satisfied that large por.
ion Of johnson 8 army has gone 70 rein
force Lee in Virginia, and that Atlantis
will fall into our hands without . strug
gle.
The movement Of Johnson's troops int,
Virginia, it is thought, was begun im
mediately after the battle Of Ksnesav
Mountain.
The Times Washington spe cial say
the friends Of Hunter are conf lent tn
General WAS correct in quitting th'
Shenandoah Valley and returning 70
supplies up the ksnawha Valley. The
posat to the fact that the retsrn marc
down tae She1aodoah to StAunton VI
Asnked BY the railroad from Lynchbur
to w Wainsboro, aud Hunter With his Who
command must therefore have been .,
of and destroyed or captured had Au
such movement been attempted.
Grant 10 understood to sustain tn
view Of the case and plsces the blame
the recent unchecked invssioo of Nor
land partly on the Washington war oHic
but chi. 6y on the people Of Nsrylsh
Who have not furnished militia force /
, their own protection.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21

fE Gen. Burbridge suits US exactly.
He has some proper notion Of what con-
stitutes state of war, and of the policies
justified and demanded BY the exigenciee
oi:sar. He is up to time on all occasions
and understands how to deal with sym.
patbizers at home as we'll as rebels in arms
His recent orders of fourfold retaliation
for rebel outrages just meets the case
We are proud to claim Gen. Burbridgs
as late fellow w-citizen of Keokuk,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21
The Raiasrs overh aulsd-3oo Wasens
Rseaptured.
Harrisbarg, July 90.


Important dispatches we're received
here last night, from which i. is indicated
our forces are steadily and successfully
surrounding the rebels Who recently in
vaded the east portion of Mary land, aud
that the pursuing party are Wrestling large
amounts Of plunder from the rebels.
Gen. Crock, while In pursuit Monday
last, overlook the enemy 1t Snicker's
Gap, where sharp, and for . time, ter
ri6o encounter took plaes. The rebels
fought like devils, snxious to save the
grain and cattle they had succeeded iu
carrying that far froa Marylaod. Gen
Crook, however, vas n determined thai
they should not escape. He whipped thu
rebels thoroughly. crpturing over 30t
wagons heavily laden with grain, ane
stock and msny prisoners.
As usual. the enemy left the dead ant
wounded on the field.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21
OWA: THURSDAY, JULY 2l, 1854
Forrest Badly Vh&Dsea ~ oen. A. ]
00itA-3obol 1ooo 1.6oO.


Memphis, July 10.
I am indebted to one Of Gen. Wash
busDe's staff for the following:
"On the 5th inss., General Washburne
sent force Of iufantry, cavalry and ar
tillery from LAgsssgs, under Maj. Gen.
A. ]. Smith and Brig. Gems. Mower and
Griersoo, With instructions 70 move in
pursuit Of General Forrest, bring him %
bay, SIGHT and whip him. He vss ordered
to pursae him 70 Columbus, Miss, If he
did not overtaks him this side.
"a dispatch from Smith to Washburns,
received to-day, says:
"'We met Lee, Forrest and Walker At
Tupello and whipped them badly on three
different days. Our loss il small CON-
pared to that Of the rebels. / bring back
everything in good order, and nothing
lost
"a scout since arrived from L,grasge
reports the enemy's loss is 2,60s, and
their defeat overwhelming. l. is alec
stated hy persons Who have come in thai
the rebel Gen Faulkner and Col. Forrest
we're killed, and Gen. Forrest wounded in
the foot and his horse and equipments
captured"
Prom other sources / learn that Smith
met Forrest near Pontotoc, Wednesday
the Is 3h; fought that day. alss on Thurs
day and Friday, driving him below tn
peIlo, whipping him badly in Eve difFsren
battles. Oar loss is said to be lees thar
800, while the rebel loss is over 1000.
Colonel Wilkins. 9th MIMI. who com
msnded = brigade, was killed.
The weather here continues very warm
The steamer Memphis left for Whit
river tonight, laden to the guards.
The steamer Pauline Carroll 10 report
ed hard aground below.
The steamer Belle Memphis takes On
hundred and six bales of cotton 70 Sain
louis.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21

DUBUQUE COUNTY DEBT Dubuque
county has comprom ised its debt, amount
ing to Sa5l, ass, held by Gelpcke, for
965, 900 in new bonds and stock in the
Dubuque g. Sioux City railroad. to nom.
inal amount Of balance of said e25l,285
Wouldn't it be a good time for the
county of Lee to follow the example ol
Dubuque. aud clear of her large nominal
debt, which, to say the least, is neither
credtable to her fame abroad nor enticing
toe migrants westward bound
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21
r AND FOR sALE.-I have l.o55

IL Of land, which wtsh to SELL $40 lies In
Montrose Bottom, "a miles N Of the town 81 Mont
good fence Cabins, with three erch well of
water at EACH ard ponds of water Tor stock CLEO
large barn. well framed and covered. 24 lies ~
miles north of Keokuk and miles Of the Mrsis-
sppi river This trsct has Two Cabins, we Of
stock water $50 under good fence
Either tract will be sold s per scrr divided
to suit purchasers from IS $50 per Liberal
indulgence for deferred payments will be given. Title
indispatable. FRANK BALLlNGER
iuly11-dff
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21

KNEW BETrER "A rebel oficer was
recently in Quebec when m English
ol6cer asked another whether it was true
that the Northern troops would rnn.
Before be could reply, person at the
opposite end of the ruom arose and excIai
med, "Whoever says Northern soldier,
will run is liar.' The Englishman VA
Immediately on his feet and running
toward the man be exclaimed, "Who srs
you sir2" To which he replied, Il have
been major in the Confederate service
but was discharged on accounts OF wound.
received, and whatever ia said against IT,,
courage Of the Northern troops 10 falsi6et
by my own experience
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21
rRosz FORT noNRoE.
Fort Monroe, July

Fort Monroe, July 10.
Major General Smith arrived in the
steamer Adelaide from Baltimore this fore
noon and left for the front in special
boat.
The f,g Of truce steamer G. w. Thom-
ss, With A.jar Mulford, Assistant Com
missioner OF Exchange, went up the river
this morning with . few prisoners
Conflicting rumors have been in circu.
latioo during the day Of an alta fk on the
gunboat Charles Chamberlain With Gen
Butter on board, BY mask-d battery o.
iour Quos, near WiIcox's Landing. Moth
ing definite, however, has been received
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21

s@ A shrewd genius in Norvalk, Con-
necticut, who appreciates the high price
Of things nowadays, says that shoe
dealer in that town bought stock Of ch,l.
dren's shoes lately aud commenced mark
ing their value upon the heel. Every
morning be made a new mark, and as
the goods went up The marks went up,
until they covered the whole sole, and
then went over upon the leather. Since
then that dealer wont buy anything
smaller than No. tens. 30 that he car
have a sufficient margin for the advanced
prices.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21

4E During the 6ght on Friday week
near Petersburg, oae Of the boys, either
bscoming short Of ammunition, or in the
hurry Of the engagement, fred the ram
rod Of HE gun from his muskee. On the
subseq ueot captureof the works two reb
els wsre found dead and completely trans
Rxed With ths iros shaft.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21

EThe guerrillas made dash intoHen
dsrson. Ky: on Monday. pIundered the
stores, and shot James e. Rankin, pro
mineut merchant OF the place. Tie sam.
day . squad Of guerriilas entered Eliza
bethtown and demanded its unconditiona
surrender, which being refused, = fight en-
sued With the few Federal troops there
resulting in the repulse of the rebels
with tho loss of three wounded.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21

Fifs sn Long Isla aA.--gsv c6va1 ;erfsit.
IS Ne~ York, duly 20.
A Rrs on Long Island d+str cd four
thousand acres Of wood. No. liz 20 we're
lost. ss.
A company Of ninety Mo rmons leave
Tor Albany and the West tn il evs.uing.-
They came from London.
A1peeisl to ths Connsr sial sayass psu
eo1nbsrfeit. Of the postal half ann. :. ~
fsesivsd :. the Treasury, yesterday Il
was g perfect that wher. ! bali 81 4 ~
ssas down % ths sngrs .ver's Seon. ~,
pronounced Is gssaiasA
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21

Is II TRus I've understand hat on
Saturday last sn order was received by
Gen. Butler, from the Secretary Of Wav,
relieving him Of his late command, bat
that Gen. Grant refused to acl upon il,
Ignoring it altogether. no previous CON-
sultstion having been had with him. The
order, it is supposed. vas made q the in.
s.igasioa Of Gen. Hallsck.-[N. 7. Her.
aid, July l5.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21

WATCH CLocK-A Gernsn matchmaker
has recently invented q wonderful gnard
against burglars. Il is . sort Of watch
which is applied under locks to preven,
them being opened BY Hobbs himself
The door 10 locked ~ usual, taking cars
70 wind the "caioh,' until the key point,
70 the hoar u which the shopkeeper open.
the door. After this Is done nobody cal
open the door until the appointed hour.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21

~ A doughnut match was one Of th o
features Of the "FOurth" celebration at
Winstesd, Conn. Six doughnuts we're sus-
pended upon . pin, six feet from the
ground, and the competitors. with hands
tied, vent 1t them. The man that eat the
irst one took prize of three dollars.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21

New Fofk, July 70.
The Commercials Washipgton special
says the War Dspartmsns has positive
information Of the evacuation Of Atlantis
by Johnston's forces.
|. Is believed that Sherman has By thin
,ins dispstshed large body Of Stone
mans cavalry TO M.con, in order TO 70.
Leave .hs numeroas Union officers Who an
cons sed there.
Tue Tribaus's Washington special say'
ve have upwards Of sc 900 rebel prison
srs. including 1000 officers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21
a BslA Rebel Scheme Thv vvarssa.
Calais. Ne. JIuly l8,

AT midnight to-day there vas IN at
tempt to rob the CAiais bank by small
party Of rebel roudies who came here from
st. Johns, N. B. Three men we're ar
rested. The leader Of the retdies was
Captain Collins, Of the 18th Mississippi
They say that thirty associates promised
TO meet them here, but failed. The Wig
iiance of the State Guard prevented the
contamination of this bold scheme Of pill
lsge. The three men we're comhitted.-
rhs citizens are arming 10 expectation o
IN attack Tonight.
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NOTICE.--Ths uu.

dersignsd photographers Of Ksoksk, In conse-
neuee o the ult advance I'm the cost Of all the
rails md cheicals used In busisea ant aeo the
heavy tax levied Photograph, Ambrotypes, kc, in
the .sw rsveane Ill., just sere the law, compelled
10 sAyanes ths prices Of all kinds Of pictures
a Meeting held July ID, ls6A. uniform tariff Of
peces wus psef which viii b. charged by al oi
npf the c<st a chemicals 4c falls theif for
rates.
Rox csssa - Yisss % Album rhotoErsphs fve dol
lars per aosen will be charged All other siEes will be
- - : J. Ii. KMKRsON.
IeN@sA @apsS HOLEN VAN GRrEKEN,
l CHAA SEkEkH6
ROBr. n. niAIk
IL %t% G. HAMfLL
! jsvsAlv ANNIE , MASON.
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Beat Barned b. ouerriilas.

Steamer ST. Louis, for Nashville, laden
with Government stores, vas burned yes
terday BY guerrillas at Sailors Rest, on
the Cumberland river.
Four rebel prisoners hare been SEN
fenced fr"m our military prisoners to Be
sent to Aiichsllsville aud Clar ksville, TO
be shot, 10 retaliation for the murder oil
Two Union men nesr those plsces.
To-dsy's Nashville Union editorislly
says the reports Of the capture Of Atlantis
are premature, though our whole army il
in motion, and We expect I, hear Of The
capture Of that place in few days.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21

Cincinnati, July 20.
The Commercial of this morniog ha,
advices from Sherman's army 70 the l6h
instant.
Nearly our whole force had crossed the
river aud occupied strong position on
the south eide. A portion of our troops
had advanced two miles towards Atlanta,
bat encountered nothing but small bodies
of cavalry.
General Braxton Bragg had srrived at
Atlanta. and would, il was supposed, ex-
ercise personal supervision over the move.
ments VI the rebel army.
Washington, July 20.
The latest official information from Sher
man is that the army crossed the Chatta
hoochse 1T several places. taking the enc
my by surprise, Who. therefore, offered
| but feeble resistance.
Our cavalry was at onceaent to operat'
on the railroad east of Decatur to cut OF
com municaticn between Atlanta and An
gasts, and thus preventing the remova
Il stores 70 the latter place and reinforce
ment Of Johnston.
| Our main army WAS within 10 or L
miles Of Atlanta. s.
/ All operations are progressing favs'
ably.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-07-21

70 IN 0s.svs IF ssy Of ~ feiisciss Dese-rssf Lets;
At meeting Of the City Council Of The city " keoknk
held July 18th, 1864, the following resolution vas
adopted:
Resolve Dr. That owners Of lots and IT, block lss and
lots and II biock iss be directs 70 have plank walk
Fret wide laid 10 front Of their respective lots on
I2th Also, that the Of lots and block
1877 directed 10 have plank walk four ees wide Lard
In front Of their respective lots Boniean street said
walks be laid within 20 days from date
b. i. MERRIAM,
iuly2l-dl4t Clerk Of Council Of City Of k-okuk.