The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-03-09
: New York, March s.

The Henlds Army Of the Potomac
dispatch states that the Richmond Senti-
mel Of the 9th reports that Col. Dshlgren
was shot dead in an encounter with the
9th Virginia regiment.
Lieut.. Col. Pollard and seven or eight
of his men we're captured. On his per-
son was found . stirring address to his
men in behalf of their fellow soldiers who
are suffering imprisonment in loathsome
dungeons. He begs than not to falter
or flag, but to follow him to open the pris-
on doors and put arms into the hands of
our suffering brethren. They would all
march together to kill Davis and his Cab
met, and then return home to their friends,
ready and anxious for further deeds Of
valor.
The Sentinel claims the capture of goa
of Kilpatrick's men. and FIVE officers
They do not claim to have killed many.
The Herald's Hilton Head letter says
there is rumor that Admiral Depent 10
to again command the South Atlantic
Squadron.
The Herald's Washington dispatch
says rumor says Gen. Grant is to take
Halleck's place Immediately, while Gen.
Hooker will command the Army of the
Potomac.
The Tribuns's Washington special says
rumor assigns to Halleck the rank of Act
ing Assistant Adjutant General, which is
practically higher position than that he
10 TO vacate.
The delegation from tho New York
banks, who came here to effect such
change in the national banking law as will
let their institutions have their distinct
names. have accomplished their mission.
The clause in the act requiring the new
banks to be designated BY numbers will be
stricken out.
1t is thought bill will be introduced
in the House next Monday increasing the
pay of soldiers to elS per month.
One or two more ships of war are to 60
to the Pacific.
The business Of blockade running is
resumed at Charleston. Hardly week
passes without, couple of vessels getting
in. Over ten thousand negroes are en-
gagged on the Publications of Charleston.
A JOINT stock company has been organ
lied st Charleston for the purpose Of
blockade running. and two swift steamers
are now employed between there and
Nassau. Two successful trips are report
ed within a month.
The Worlds Washington special says
our relations with France are in very
critical condition.
Gen. Grants visit here does not affect
Gen. Halleck's position, but is for gen.
eral consultation.
Prisoners from the South report strong
force was sent from Atlanta and Macon
to Montgomery on the advance of Sher-
man becoming known. Ten thousand
slaves we're at work on the Notifications,
and a large quantity of guns were sent
there from Augusta. 1t was thought that
Gen. Polk, who WAS encamped on the
eastern side of the Tombigbee, would have
no trouble in repulsing Sherman. The
banks Of the river furnished him splen.
did line Of defense.
The steamer Glasgow. from Liverpool,
has arrived. News anticipated
The Tribune Washington dispatch
says the President has received dispatch
stating that Col. Dahlgfen and command
reached Williamsburg Monday morning
1t is impossible to say whether this report
or the one Of his death is correct.
The Worlds Washington dispatch says
that the recent statement that general
exchange Of prisoners is about to be made
is without foundation.
ltis supposed Gen. Grant will endeavor
to have the former plans Of the adminis-
tration modified and present his own
views respecting the conduct of military
affairs. Many persons think he is inclined
to change his basis of operations and at
tack the rebels on another aide.