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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-01-20


Mr.. Sumner presented petition 81
oolorsd soldiers Il Camp Casey, Va, ask
ing 70 be allowed equal pay and bounty
with other soldiers.
Referred 70 Ni)tlavy Committee.
Mr., Wilson, from the Military Con
mitlse, reported bsck the resolssion d
ahaats = Nj. General Tsry, his olissv,
md meo. for gallant cendact st ~,
FishsE.
Resslssios passsd ssaaimossly.
NJ. Gfimes, from ths Naval Commit
astes. reported bsck ths sssolosiss J
|tAaoks y Admirai Porter apd hia ei1cer,
| and men,
loD1 1apaia aously.
D01lftsls eslisd NJ ths j1int rssolntIo,
y appotnk ! con1iln6e - isyss>1seeStA,
ltnalneas sf Ia1ssss 81 ~ osvsl ~
im,li16e5 go III ~ Il Joit 40 q
ekish s1s a.s tlJss S6lDIsass - ess
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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1865-03-30
Elemen Is Of FaIure Ill.

We, the people Of the United States
have power in the process OF crea
ton, whose effects upon our destiny
we have no means, accurately, to cal
culate. The years which have pass
ed since this war began, and the time
that will pass before it is concluded,
are calling into existence, and cOnsoli
dating into an order, a body OF men
unfit for the purposes OF civil life, in
disposed to industrial avocations, and
which can only be kept from being
actively noxious at home, by permit.
ting it to bo offensive abroad. The
ablest OF the apostles of our philan-
thropy at once the most sagacious
and the most fanatical-did not hiss
tate to inform us that we we're crea =
ting a world of the seeds Of domestic
troubles and distractions in the army
which We are calling into existence.
They found for it a compensation in
the glorious work which was to be
done in breaking up the domestic re-
lations OF the people Of the in3arrec-
tionary communities, whether in real
ity the compensation will prove ade-
quat to meet all the resulting dsa l.
vantageS, is a question which must
remain to be solved by future gener
ations. They decided ono way, but
time and the Course of even,s may,
and probably will, decide another. =
Ootempoary decisions are seldom f.
nal; and in proportion TO the passions
by which they were prompted will b.
the brevity OF the period necessary to
demonstrate their incorrectness.
Whether the time between now
aud the day when our armies will no
more be used TO prosecute operations
against the South, is short or long,
one thing is certain; that it will soon.
or or later come to an end. What
ever may be the particular political
status 10 which it will cease, another
thing is certain; that it will bring ex.
hsustion. We shall have presented
to us the dreary alternative: to dis
band it and suffer the unpleasant So
cial consequences which the diSper-
sion of its elements will inevitably
produce, or to continue it and suffer
the equally unpleasant and equally
inevitable political Consequences
Nor will the materials of the army
be entirely passive upon the question
of its disposal. 1t will have TIE dis.
position TO take the question of ite
destiny into its own hands; nor will il
waut the meaps to do 50 az long %
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1865-03-30
Rock Island RarraCk -.

The number OF deaths at Rock ls-
land Barracks since the 1st instant,
IS 80; the whole number since the op.
ening, is aboul 1000.
The number of prisoners now in
tue hospital, is little less than zoo
while the number in the "ouIi
pen" is a little over 5000.
The prevailing diseases are pneu
mOnia, remittent and intermittent fe.
vers, neuralgia and small pox. The
scurvy has mostly disappeared, since
The prisoners have been allowed to
purchase vegetables.
There are something over 30 cases
Of small pox and, 20 deaths have oc-
Cured from this disease since the Isl
Of January.
Five hundred more prisoners leave
this evening to be exchanged. This
makes nearly 1000 whC have beer
exchanged, About / 800 have enlisted
in the frontier service; and some l,
200 in the naval service; and abou
500 refused to BE exchanged. these
of course, will be released on taking
the amnesty oath at some future time
We think the number OF deaths has
been greater at this post, in proportion
TO the number of prisoners sent here
than any post in the United States
Rock Island Argus March 20.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1865-03-30
Drunken Votes.

"MAcK' the Washington CORES
bondent of the Commercial, in a let,
ter dated the Sth Of March, says:
"It ia a positive fact, Of which !
have personal knowledge, that the
fate OF one OF the most important pro.
visions of the tax bill, in the last Con
gress, was decided bu drunken vote.
On the first roll call the vote stood
nineteen to twenty. The minority
defeated it by drumming up two tipsy
recruits from the Hole il the Wall,
and telling them to vote with them,
which they did, without asking what
the question, and apparently without
caring a fig how it was decided. Ii
1t has been question OF peace or war
it would have been all the same, As
it was it will involve millions OF dol>
lars for the public treasury, and if you
had asked the worthy couple next
morning how they voted, they could
uot have told you, | AM sure" =
a body whose votes are thus de-
cided by drunken Senators is very
appropriately presided.oVer by AN
DREW JOHNSON.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1865-03-30

he boys to the wrist, SO King Solo
mon told by that"
"When see the king it reminds
me OF the Great King of Heaven,
which is God Almighty"
| eWelI, " said the Mayor, you have
given description OF all the cards IN
the pack except one"
HWhat is thatW
"The knave." said the Mayor.
VI will give yCur honor descrip-
ton OF that, too, il you will not b6
angry"
Il will. not" said the Mayor" il
you do not term me to be the knave," I"
The greatest knave that know OF
ls the coustable that brought me
nere."
II do not know" said the Mayor,
il he is the greatest knave, but | know
he is the greatest TOOL"
When | count how many spots in
a pack OF cards, find three hundred
and sixty five, as many days as there
are in a year."
w Aen | count the number Of cards
in pack, find thore are fifty two
1.-The number OF we eks in q year;
and | find four suits--the number oi
weeks in a month" "
II lind there are twelve picture
cards in pack, representing tho uum
btr of months in year; on counting
tho tricks, lind thirteen the num-
bG of weeks in a quarter"
30 you see sir, a pack Of cards
serves for a Bible, Almanac and q
.cdnmon Prayer Book"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1865-03-30
EHUmOrs of Soldiers Life.

A private soldier, by the name Of
Richard Lee was taken before the
magistrates of t1lasgow Tor playing
cards during divine service The &C
count Of it is thus given the English
Journal. '.r. .. ".
Sergeant commanded tho soldiers
at church, and when the parson had
read the prayers he took the text.
Those who had q bible took it at.
but this soldier had neither bible nor
common prayer-book, but pulling
out q pack OF cards, he spread them
out before him. lie first looked at
one card and then at another. The
sergeant Of the company saw with
him aud said ....
"Richard put up the cards, this is
no place for them" ...
Never mind that" said Richard
When the service was over tue con
stable took Richard prisnor,, and
brought him before the Mayor
well" says the Mayor, "what
have you brought the soldier here
lor.' ... .,..
"For playing cards in church."
"Weil, soldier, what have you tO
say for yourselt3" ~, ....
MUCH, sir, | hope" ....
Very good, if not, I will punish
you more than ever man was punish
ed"
II have been," said the soldier,
"abOut SIX weeks on the march. /
have neither bible nor comm IN prayer
cook | have nothing but pack OF
cards, and | hope to satisfy your wor.
ship Ut the parity OF my Intentions. >
Then speeding the cards before the
Mayor, he began with the ace:
Nv hen | see the ace it reminde me
that there is but one God"
"When see the duece it reminds
me Of Father and Son."
"When see the trey, itremlnds
me oiFather Son and Holy Ghost"
JWhdn see the four it reminds
me of the. four Evangelist that
2reached-Mathew, Mark, Luke and
ohm"
When | see the five It reminds
me OF the five wise virgins that trim.
cd their lamps. There were ten, but
five wise aud tive were foolish, aud
were shout out"
"W hen sey the six it reminde me
that in SIX days the Lord made Heav-
en earth"
"When see the seven it reminds
me that on the seventh day God rest
ed from tho great work he had made
and baIlowed it,"
"When see the eight it reminds
me OF the eight righteous persons that
were saved when God destroyed the
world, viz: Noah aud bis wife, his
three sons and their wives" y. ..f
"When see the nine it reminds
me ofthe nine lepers that were clean
sed by our Savior, There were nine
out of ten who never returned
thanks" Oh. | f
when see the ten it reminds Inc
OF the Ten Commandment which God
handed down to Mosas on the table
OF stone.n vtrn.au' ',l a.,
"When see the queen it reminds
me of the Queen of oheba, who visit
ed Solomon, fot she was as. wise a
woman as hewas a man. She brou gilt
with her fifty boys and fifty girls, all
dressed in boys apparel, for. King Sol.
omon to- telli which were boys and
which were girls. King solomon
sent lor water for them to wash.
~ hid oirls tphahpd T., ho olhouA on1
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1865-03-30
BILIOUSNESS,
BlLlOUSNESS,
BlLI0USNESS,
BlLIOUSNESS,
LIVER COMPLAINT
LIVER COMPLAINT
LIVER COMPLAINT
LIVER COMPLAINT

The well known DR., WARREN, of Boston
says of these Pills, "They have the finest ef-
iect upon the Liver and digestive organs Of
any medicine in the world, and are the most
perfect purgalive which has ever yet been
made by Anybody. The effect have abund.
antly shown to the community how much
they excel the ordinary medicines in USE
They are safe and pleasant to take, but pow
erfull 10 cure. Their penetrating properties
stimulate the vital activities Of the body,
remove the distractions of its organs, puri-
fly the blood, and expel disease. They purge,
out the foul humors that breed and grow
dstemper, stimulate sluggish or disordered
organs into their natural action, and i'm
part ahealthy tone with strength to the
whole system. Not only do they cure the
everyday complaints Of everybody, but also
formidable and dangerous diseases. While
they produced powerful effects, they are at
the same time, in dimished doses, the safest
and best physic, that can be employed ior
children, and being purely vegetable are free
from any risk or harm.
The mos; remarkable feature Of these pills
is the perfection with which they act on ex'
tremely dissimilar chronic diseases THE
SAME DOSES CURE Diarrhea or Dyspepsia, in
either case restoring the organs to healthy
and natural condition, which cannot be said
of any other medicine in existence"
They create pure blood and remove all
impurities from the system, hence are pos
tive cure for,
Fever, Headache, Piles, Mercurial De.
seases, and '.'
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1865-03-30
That Hereto Youth!

After enduring the tsunts Of the
press for tour years, the sor Of Lin
ccln enlisted. He was made Cap
tain he was made an Aide-he
went to the front. We have heard
Of him by telegraph:
HBADqUARrERs ARYY og rue JAMEs,l
In TnE FIELD March 3-A. NJ.
Captain Robert Lincoln, one Of the
Assistant Adjutant Generals to Gen.
eral Grant, and son of the President,
paid his respects to Major General
Ord, commanding this department
and army, on the day before yester.
day, and met his aunt, Mrs. Helm,
halfSister to his mother, whom he
bad not seen for period of seven
years.
Mrs. Helm, the aunt in the case, is
ono of the Confederate sisters.
Once more the hero!-Ecohaa ge.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1865-03-30
oRIGNALl
METRlCAL VERSION.

Robert 7,
Lincoln, he
An Aid to Grant did got 70 bo.
He soon was dros:
In soldisr's best-
And loftiiy no bore hi ) crost
His straps were on,
His buttons sh ono
Hissword too bright 10 gaia upon |
Mon IN Arkad his tread,
Then asked with dread
"WhoIl number Captain Ii Ljn1cln's dsadn
Batnoue could say,
What hosts some day
Must fall before him in tho fray!
And 80 he wont
On fame intent
The son Of our great President
Men far and near
Felt suro they'd hear
Brave news fron tho young chovsliOrI
Aud news soon earae
or Roberts fame
Worthy the laoo Of which he cam Q.
To wit that no
On bcnded knoe
Had made this pitoOus prayer aud plea.
"To fight can't
Dear General GrantI-
Pray let mo g and 20, my aun II"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1865-03-30
Gbe Mt9rtgtr aemoe,h;
UlsRRD LIVERY THURSDAY BIZ
Z. A. B R ATT o N, ~
OF FIOE; t.-|',-

y 4 \ u Il; ..- .'-
In Bratton's BuilGIngs, East of Court
House, UD Stains.
e. H--~~~-~S~Oo~~~~~~SoS0~>>1
TERMS, CASH.
The DEMyJaAT will be sent one year for Two
bsllar; Six Months, for One Dollar; Three
donths, for Fifty Cents
ICY All papers will be discontinued at the
expiration Of the time paid for.
s.,. FOR ADVERTISING,
One Square Oneinsertion, {. SbOO
Tsot sSJitional insertion, 80
Cards ons year, SV
NSioe Of appointn.e ms otAaAlinist g.
ors, Guardian and Executors .r 2,oo
Attachment notices betoreS. r 2,VO
Editorial notices per line, 10
Yearly advertisements will be charged $50,
per 0olSmn per annum. - A.,
And in proportionate rates for less than
column and for less time.
Eg- Ten lines minion charged az ono sqdare,
and all Advertis ,ments an Legal Notices must
be paid in adva ace.
E1-The eabovetNrmsmust be complied with
ts3- Ali paymen s must be made to the Pro-
rotor, as we haze no agents.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1865-03-30
THE SOLDIERS WIDOW

Desolate Desolate Des5late
For companions but Want and Despair,
With a want in my soul that is born Of hato,
And cry tina; is not pr aver.
Yet hear ne, oh, hear me, God
d Mark in pity the tears hat fall
Were the rich drops Of the SRviour's blood
Not shed for the veal of ala
Husband and children gone
Dead on the field of strife;
And wander che streets in woe alone.
A ehildless mothe IA widowed wife.
No home for my weary feet
No spot whore to lay my head;
| would could sink to tho icy street,
And the morning ght find mo dead
The snow falls fast and light,
And merry sleigh bells ring;
There are young faces and glances bright,
lark how they laugh and sing.
They know not of want or care,
And their hearts arc as light as tho snow;
No walls sweep to them from he plains a(ar,
Where the brayean d the lie low.
Sleep, my brave boz, sleep, sleep,
Tho on music of sweet Ginning bells,
Oer the plain where they laid thee to rest,
The pulse Of the night and morn swells.
And oh, may boar through the world
A heart from all bittern ess free,
Till sorrOws arc ended in peace,
And God reunites me to thee.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1865-03-30
Hereitary Humors.

0HT Price One Dollar per Boz. Trads
supplied or sent by Mail, post paid TO any
pdrtof the United States or Canadas on
receipt Of price. Ly 81
H.S.RoWE &.CO.. Sole Agents,
43 Liberty ST., New York.
March 23rd l865-lyr. -. s'a-.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1865-03-30

ANDY JOHNSON AT THE iNAU4ERA.
TIoN DALL,--It would have been
thought that after the exhibition which
Mr. Vice President Johnson madeiof
himself on inauguration day he. wonld
o. 39 more careful Of himself in public.
We are informed, however, upon pri.
vate but entirely creditable authority
that the VICE President was 60 far
stuPefied with liquor at theinaugera.
tlon ball that some of.his frieads were
obliged to carry him home: !, We
would gladly disbelieye this, but the
source from which it comes leases,,o
room for doubt. Springfield Repub.
HoVn March 16.
~~~>cO~~~~~~N~o~~ ~~~~oSo~
OJ Petroleum Poetre--"Lsle Of
Beauty, fare the ,cell!"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1865-03-30
Quaker Woman Senmom


My Dear Friends: There are
thee things very much wonder at.
Tie first is, that children should be
50 foolish as to throw up stones, clubs,
and brickbats into fruit trees, ia
knock down fruit: if they would let it
alPne, it would fall itself. The sec
OIi is that men should be so foolish,
and even so wicked as to 20 to war
andkill each other; if lels alone they
wotld die themselves, And the third
and last thing which | wODder at is,
th% young men should be 60 unwise
as 10 60 after the young women; il
they would stay at home, the young
women would come alter them.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1865-03-30

" Why is a spider a good cOrfer
pondeut 2 Because he leaves a line at
every post.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-12-12
GEWe learn that a Board of Iuvesti.

EgWe learn that Board of Investi.
cation, of which Maj. A. R. Barns, COM
mandant of the post of Jackson, is senior
officer, has been appointed to decide all
claims at issue between the U. s. Gov.
eminent and citizens along the route Of
the Miss. Central and N. O., J. & G. N.
Railroads, in regard to the rightful own
ership Of animals marked with the Gov
eminent brand. This is Of importance to
our citizens. All those who have in their
possession any mules or horses branded
with Government marks, the ownership
of which is at all doubtful or in dispute,
should take immediate steps to prove
their title to such property before the
Board.
The claims of citizens can be presented
at any Post along and near the above
roads, the military officers at which points
will forward them to Maj. Barns for the
action Of the Board.-Jackson News.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-12-12

EFIn our last issue we expressed the
opinion that there was no danger, in this
part of Mississippi, Of any attempt at an
instruction on the part Of the blacks
While we adhere to that opinion. we
would not, by any means, be understood
as intimating that there is no cause for
watcLfulness. On the contrary we would
advise every one TO be on the alert
What is not probable is possible, and it
behooyes people situated as we are to
exercise the greatest vigilance. We
should be prepared at all times for any
emergency. To this end, it seems to US,
the company that has been raised in this
county should proceed to a more effective
organization. They should meet at the
courthouse occasionally, and "give the
world assurance" that there is a comps-
ny-give some tangible evidence that if
we should be menaced by danger from
any quarter. there are strong arms and
stout hearts to meet it. For any number
of men, we care not how many, to meet,
sign their names to a paper, elect officers,
and then all 60 about their several ways,
meeting no more, taking no further action
call you that "raising company ?
You had as well erect a wind mill We
wouldn't give a fig for such company.
To be able to do efficient service com.
pany should learn to 60 through the
manual of arms and the evolutions of a
soldier, and should be taught discipline.
A company gotten up on any other prin'
ciples wont be Of much service when the
tug comes. Organize. gentlemen, or.
ganize, If you are in earnest.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-12-12
T he Concer .
J." Music where soft vsices die,
Vibrates in the memory"

| NlDrates IN the memory"
The Concert on Thursday evening last
Tor the benefit of the Methodist Church
was decided success. Owing to thu
extreme inclemency of the weather, i
was feared that the attendance would b,
small, but we were agreeaby surprised
to find the audience both large and bril-
liant.
Much credit is due the ladies for the
beautiful and tasteful manner in which
the hall was decorated. The amateurs
were exceedingly happy in the choice Of
music, and their harmonious and artisti-
cal execution would have reflected credit
upon veteran troupe Of professional per,
formers. The thanks of the Methodist
Church and its friends are due to them
for their generous and disinterested la.
bors, especially when it is borne in mind
that but one OF the band is q member of
that denomination.
When the members OF the Methodist
Church look upon then unfinished tenn
pie. and reflect that those upon whom
they have no claims have nobly stepped
forward to assist in its completion, by
giving their time and talent, will it not
stir them up to do their duty?
AT the conclusion of the performances
which were received with hearty de-
monstrations Of applause by an apprecia-
tive audience-the Rev. G. G. Andrews,
preacher in charge, came forward, and
in neat and graceful speech, returned
thanks on behalf Of the church, and stated
that there was special request that the
Concert might be repeated-tha, the citi.
zens of Canton and vicinity might have
another opportunity-on Tuesday night,
18th st.,-of attesting their high appre.
citation Of the noble and generous efforts
Of the amateurs. 1t affords US pleasure
to state that this request will be complied
with on the evening above stated.
Should any young gentleman fail to
show his gallsntry, as well as liberality,
on the occasion, by neglecting to offer
his services for the evening to his "bright
particular STAR" we would say to the
young lady, trust him not for We are
told by the immortal Bard of Avon that |
/" he that hath no music in his soul,
Nor is not moved by the concord of sweet sounds, |
Is fit for treasons, atrataRems and spoils
The motions of bis spirit are dull as night,
And bis affections dark as Ertbus."
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-12-12

WITHDRAwAL.-We have heretofore
inadvertently failed TO notice the with
drawal of our young friend Capt. John
Dawson from the editorial chair Of the
MAIL. Our professional intercourse dur
ing his brief career as editor was Of the
most pleasant character, and We part
with him with sincere regret, hoping,
however, that be finds his present posi-
ton more pleasant.
Under the sole ediiorsbip and manage
ment Of our young friend, Singleton Gar.
rett, the MAIL "sufers no deiriment,"
but moves on in its prosperous career
We wish our cOnJrers every success.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-12-12

A Washington dispatch of the LIST says
"Oficial information received here re.
presents there will be great suffering 10
Alabama during the present winter, ow-
ing to the small corn and grain crops,
the result Of the want Of necessary labor
and severe drouth which has presided
over most of the productive lands of the
State. 1t is estimated that there are no
less than twenty thousand persons. both
black and white. who must be furnished
with food until they can raise it them
selves. The Freedmen's Bureau. how
ever, is, under instructions from the Sec.
rotary Of War, taking the necessary steps
to relieve these people as far as possible
at an early day.
Ten thousand women aud children,
and crippled and infrm old men, are said
to be in immediate need of assistance to
enable them to escape starvation in Scott,
Sebastian, Crawford. Washington, John.
son, Franklin, Newton, Madison. Benton,
Carroll, Searcy and Marion counties, Ar
kansas.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-12-12

W. II. CLEMENTS,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-12-12

TABULAR VIEW OF THE LEGISLATURE.
We are indebted to Col. ]. L. Power.
Assistant Secretary Of the late House Of
Representatives. for Tabular View Of
the Mississippi Legislature, giving the
names Of all the members Of that body,
the counties they represented, their post
Offices, ages, nativity. occupation, married
or single, religious belief, and politics in
1860. 1t also contains all the standing
and joint select committees of both houses,
a complete list Of State officers, and cur
delegation to Congress. In short, it is
gotten up as only Power can do it, is q
very valuable table for reference. is print
ed in the bes: style Of the art. and every
man should have a copy. It is published
by d. NJ. Wilkinson, Door-keeper Of the
Senate, and can be had, we presume, for
abo1, oae dollar, though the price is not