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The New York herald., 1865-02-27

They Also say that most Of the guns have been removed
from the works which will account for the firing from
their batteries for the past day two They say one or
two guns are left In each fort to keep up appearances
give the report for what 1t is worth
A siorrxp SALUTE IN HONOR oocuPArioS wIL-
MIsCroS
The report of the occupation of Wilmington was re-
ceived in the army to day shotted salute was fred
at four T. NJ in honor OF the event
The New Jersey brigade band Of the Sixth corps sere-
naded Gen Parke at the headquarters of the army this
evening.
The New York herald., 1865-02-27

certain coughs colds influenza hoarseness an
cult breathing aud a affections of The throat bronchial
tuhcs and lungs leading consumption. The Honey of
sofhes an irritation The Tar ~ Balm OF Gtead
en.ra,c rsanSea hcais al parts OF the throat and
Iuur. Their nothing like ~ ~ cents per bottle
sale by oil druggists. 'HAl.ss DoWNEK
The New York herald., 1865-02-27

The BRIDAL Chamber-An Essay 81
warning and Instruction FOR Young Meu-rubshcd y onc
Howard Association and sent free of charge In scaled enye
opc- hddress Dr skllin uougbtcn, Howssd AssvAsr
tva. gAllsaelpa.A. .A
The New York herald., 1865-02-27

Grtstndoro's Hair Dye, Preservnttve
and Wig Depot Wholesale and retail, No. Astor HoJse.
aYplled BY skliful artists
The New York herald., 1865-02-27
uri..s Honey OF Horehound and Tar

Grover & Bakers First Premium E1as-
tic sgteh aud Lok stitch sewing Machines t9c broadway.
New York. and 20 Fulton street brooklyn.
The New York herald., 1865-02-27

Corns, Bunions, Enlarged Joints and
all diseases OF the feet cured BY Dr. zAcuAEIE 100 BroAh
The New York herald., 1865-02-27

could be reused and their memories quckcned by
asking them OF their homes their wives and ch dren,
these magic words bringing them back from the grave
into which they sinking fast Many dying
OF starvation, with their hands cutchng the bread
soldiers had brought them, they lay there dying
old negro passed from to another tender.
y smoothing their awful passage the grave Knowing
that the authors OF all this misery had escaped 1t
consoling to repeat Vengeance mno; will repay,
saith the Lord"
Mr.. Thomas M. Cooks Despatch.
UNITED STATES FLAGSHIP MALVERN
CARE FEAR RIyEn Feb 10, 1895. !
AscEST oy CAPE PoRrERs rIEsT.
My ommunications to you OF this mornings date left
army in uncertain positions either bank Of the
river and the navy preparing to pass Fort Anderson
After removing the torpedoes In the vicinity Of the
fort the naval vessels pressed up the stream long
line Of small boats proceeding them and feeling out the
channel. No difficulty met with until reached a
point about Ave miles below Wilmington, whore the
small boats opened upon by battery planted at
Drumtrcc Point Here the feet to anchor and pre-
paratons at begun TO attack the enemy with
out delay Unfortunately however, tho Monitor Mon
tauk grounded bar in coming up, and before she
could be got Oh, other dispositions made, II
late In tho day tosjustify the commencement Of
action.
TROOPS.
Just at dark General Trys troops made their appear.
ance on the bank the river directly abreast of
Big Island and those Of General Cox's division the
bank further down and In the vicinity Of Fort An
dcrson. General Cox, learning Of the fall Of Fort
Anderson, had directed his march In that direction in
stead Of towards Wilmington. They out tho
bank OF the ato In the day. having failed to
cept any Of the flying rebels
TRANSFER on GENERAL AMEs RAr SIDE OF
TIN Ri,rk.
AsI write every available vessel II at work fcrrying
General Ames' division from the western bank of tho
river Tcuys present position the eastern bank.
This position scarcely be moro than SIX miles from
Wilmington In direct course and but two or three
miles from the outer defences Of that city The move
nent Of Ames division the reinforcement Of General
TORY Indicative OF General Scholclds design TO press
forward the cast bank Of tho II also restores
to the immediate command OF General Terry intact the
farfamcd band Of heroes who gloously accomplished
the reduction Of Fort Fisher II Is than probable
that the bugc viii sound. at early daylight tomorrow
morning the advance on Wilmington.
just In the bond OF tho rivor at Drumtrcc Point the
rebels have limo Of viy formidable distractions which
have been strengthened quite recently by the sinking OF
argc steamer against them tho two smoke ssacks snd
whocl hoasos VI which. being Visible from our present
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-02-06
more Fr,gh.ened than Hart.

The old story, which attributed to
General Putnam extraordinary cooIness-
ia the opinion, at least. Of the British Of.
fcer-because he sat at his easeon bar
rel OF gunpowder, with smoking fuse,
but which proved, after all, to contain
mere onions, or onion seed. has doubt
lessly been re.enacted in more than one
form since his day, since it is SO very
easy to snake believe" and pass off an
empty revolver for loaded one. as was
done by an excellent and pious friend of
mine, Captain c., in the southwest.
Having been ordered to drive ID certain
pickets, the Captain, with sn Rl. band,
proceeded to "drive," which he did with
such success as to frighten into fight q
larger body of men than his own. I'm
fortunately, his horse was "just a little
too good" aud, excited by the headlong
chase, bore him into the centre of the
"Johnnies." 81 hadn't shot left in my
revolver. but made the best of things
and riding up to gen.lemanly looking
officer who was somewhat separated frou
the others, put my pistol in his face. aue
told him to surrender. He held car
bine in one hand, and his only answe
was to begin to search in his pocket 70
something. He did this twice, VIII
cried. in great rage, Surrender at once
or you're dead man = SO he surren
defed bat when l brought him int
camp he remarked. 1t was lucky for yo'
| couldn't find percussion cap just ~he
| wanted one replied. 1T was NOR
lucky for you that my pistol was NJ
loaded at ALL Our Colonel recognize,
in him an old friend from New Orleans
and they paroied hin. United State
Service Magazine.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-02-06
A Courageous woman

A lady in Burger, named Post, hear.
ing noise in her cellar, Sunday evening.
where she kept her chickens wen. down
and found man coming up. She de-
manded to know what he was doing with
her chickens The thief denied the sof,
impeachment. and attempted TO push his
way past her. She had a broad axe in
her hand, and brought it down upon hin
with such force that he fell L, the floor
where he remained insensible long enough
to enable Mrs. Poet to unbutton his Goa
and take ten or twelve chickens. The
thief soon recovered and dealt the heroin,
q severe blow with his fist, which sent heu
Keeling against the cellar wall. He Their
advanced toward her, and she dealt him I
powerful blow with the broad axe, which
Knocked him down and cut his head open
The lady then returned to her children
who lad been thrown into the greatest OK
cltement and while with them, the thie1
got Into the yard and Vas seen crawling
On his bands and knees. He made th.
remark that he was 'done for and fell tc
the ground. Thinking he was safe she
again returned to her children and while
she was.quieting them the villain ma mayed
through accomplices to escape. There
are few women who could have managed
to beat off a thief so elfectually. II !.
thought that be is seriously if not fatal,
Injured.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-02-06

sa- Mary HJris. the young woman
who shot and killed A. j. Burroughs in
Washington on Monday last, a report OF
which appeared in our telegrsphic col
umns, was native of this city, but wen,
to Chicago TO reside about two years ago
She had for many years been acquainted
with Burroughs, who was for long time
a citizen OF Burlington, and it was sup.
posed by the friends of the parties that
promises of marriage bad passed between
them. Finally Burroughs married lady
in Washington, up TO which time he is
said to have carried on correspondence
with Miss Harris, and the latteE- upon
learning the fact, vowed she would take
his life. She has but too faithfully kept
her word. Her parents reside here, aud
she has two brothers in the army
{ Hawkeye.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-02-06

For Sale.
r AND FOR SALE-I bave i,

II Y II y EdFP ~
Il acres of land, which intend 10 sell without hav-
ing fixed any price below which sili bid sic
acres hes "a Moutruss Bottom. Lee comfy Iowa, 2l@
miles ~ W OF the town of Aunfrose About 700 acres
OF this tract is prairie and 10 mber-eo acres
under good fence, four cabins with rooms in
each, well Of water EACH ponds of water and
creek for stock water and large barn. framed with
shinsie roof
The other tract contains about 2lJ acres Az miles
north Of Reokuk between the ,sid1Ie and western roads
which connect keokuk and Montrose about IS o. so
acres cleared and the balance in timber Two cabins
WEI o. water ana creek Tor stock water Is this
anu ABOUT eo acres under good fence little ndispu
thse tracts are susceptible OF division and will he di
fueu 70 SUIT purchasers Those wishing to bhy home
% an investment IN real estate in either of the
ABOVE ocaues are invited TO examine the Lands Of
IN qnas al least 900 acres are as goti and lies
a. VEL as any ispds an Iowa will take pleasure in
mem 70 any person wishing TO purcb4se and in
wife offers for the whole any part.
laniudu FRANK BALLhNGER,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-02-06
TOR SALE-20 feet south side Of

Main street, between "a and Sd: 40 feet and story
nouse containing rooms for dwellings aud two good
'ofe foo" WITH cellar ana cistern, fixtures in the
nase pa,u anu haeadamizef on 9TH street. between
ssl anu pohaeau-now occupied and doing the best
business IN the city In their line Price 0o0 mart cash
ahu pAf. On Time IL VIII accommodate two am-
hes with dwelling and stores and will be sold 10
suit il desired. 49, ~
two story house Exchange street. oprosit. The
Methodist Church, rooms cistern and cellar Price
sisev Also, two story brick with rooms and cstern
not TWO squares from the market 4th street Price
s.oo All the above property will pay ten per cent on
the investment. - ~ -
MISSOURI LANDS-I will sell or exchange for Mis-
souf lands the following property pr.ces: Bux
ness lot 70 feet by so feet 4h street between Main
ana biondeaufhe best stand of from Main street five
sores OF land situated ~ miles from the Court Uon.e
In the addition Of this city, we'll ADAPTED for vine
yani Also, ZONE we'll located city lots in old limits
lands, @,fTor.yp ou VI
ian5-dlm EaersL
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-02-06
Washington Gossip nbous mr.. sew.
ard.


The rumor set afloat by the Washing.
ton correspondents, in relation to the ap.
polntment of Mr.. Seward as Minister to
the Court OF st. James, has more probs.
bility than the most of such rumors.-
Mr.. Seward. as we have been reliably
informed, las Of late frequently expressed
his intention of leaving the Cabinet on
the Alb OF March next. At his advanced
period Of life, aud after so long an active
political career, he might naturally desire
to abandon the arduous responsibilities Of
his present position, ana either seek re
tiremeat or assume the duties Of q less
difficult position.
We should BE- sorry to Rave any change
in the Esglish Mission, for the reason
thst NJ. Adams has fulfilled his duties 90
sdninhly !; bat there il no one Who could
take his plaes bstisr than NJ. Seward,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-02-06
EXECUTORss sALEoF real, "a

IL iATF.-Notice is hereby given that l,y v;rtue of
an order OF the County Court Lee county iowa The
ceas Will on the 18th day of March, 1865 between the
honrs Of O'Clock a N and o'clock p. M OF sail day
anu commencing at O'Clock m at the front door OF
ouse in the city of Keokak Iowa. offer for sale at NH
lie anciion to the highest bidder the following real estate
,N,' LOIS anu y IN block 10, in the city Of Keokuk
iowa. I. sWANwIGK
JOHN WIN LoHTAR
Executors Of Estate of Louis Zndel deed
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-02-06
EXECUTORS SALE or REAI. ne

II TATE-Notce is hereby given that will offer for
the city Of Keoknk Iowa. ON the 18th iay Of March Iss5
between the hours of O'Clock A. NJ and O'CLOCK p
commencing Mt 2ociocS NJ the following real estate
to-wit e 800 eAa'e'
The north half of the west half of the southwest omar
yer Of section eight 81 township 65 north range ave Isl
west IN lee county Iowa. Said real estate will be sold
osn.s Of the estate Of D. Enbich deceased and will
execute deed to the purchaser - N-''
james ~ $3.50 ~. ms.hAhi,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-02-06
EoR SALE-The large, finely finished

Il Sfate-roof Brick Dwelling House, containing ten
twelve rooms with all the modern improvements Of the
times water and gas all the house good cstern,
cellar brick stable, with lot 20 by $50, situated 4th
street. between Fulton and Franklin beautifully located
near the bank Of the Mississippi River, and lin fine
neiehorhood This property will be sold for nearly y
per cent less than the Improvements be at this
Possession given the FIRST Of April next Title
good sale. Enquire Of H. 3. TES-ETCk,
jane Real Estate Agt. :
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-02-06
G cherokee Remedy
CHEROKEE INJECTION,
Compounded from Roots, Barks and IeaFes


CHEROKEE REMEDY, the great Indian Diuretie
all diseases OF the urinary organs such a. rrcnt
Of the Urine. fnh n the Bladder
nation OF the kidneys, stone in the Bladder sure
travel Gonorrhea elect and il especially recommended
IN those cases OF Euor Albns it In females where
| all the Old nauseous medicines have tailed.
NJ 1t is prepared in highly ,ntrated form the
lose Only being rom one 70 tive teaspoensfnl three times
and cleansing the llood ehusif il 10 feN In al Of its
original purity and vgof; thus moving frra system
all peruicious eanses " heh have induced disease.
CHEROKEE INJECTION ia INTENDED a. an ally 81 es-
sistant to the Cherokee Remedy and shoud he used
conjunction with that medicine in all Of elect. Go
aorrhes Flnor Alhus or WAite It, effects healing,
soothing and dtmnisant; rfreyiug all sesdif heat and
pain instead Of the turning end alos dural pain
that xperienee with nearly s the cheap quack In
iections.
sn by the use Of the CHEROKEE REMEDY and
CHEROKEE INJECTION the medicines IT thc
ime-all improper discLert removed and the weak
sned organs speedily restored to fall viseF and
strength.
~ Price, Cherokee Remedy, & per bottle, three
sa- Price, Cherokee injection 81 per bottle or three
BOTTLES FIR S.
IN Sent by Express an address on RECEIPT pric
GThe Cherokee Kennedy, Cherokee
I'm lection and herskee ufe. are sold tv alI
snterprising Druggists the civilized world Some I'm
pfnciped dealers, howeser. try sell worthless
pounds In place Of these: hich they purchase
II cheap pIiee, and make anney selling than
they eau on these medteines A you value health,
aye The health Of your future ospriug % rot be de-
csifen pl sNch uErfn pie Druggists, GsS fhfsf Ff1-
iefrfs and take tfAevs II the Druggists will ty
them for ytu euciose the money letter and will
send them you by express securely sealed packed
free from observation.
Ladies Gentlemen address in perfset conh-
dsncr, stating fully aud plainly their diseases syHp
toms. all disease chronic male
female. Patients need not hesitate because of their
inability 10 visit have treated patients
fully in all portions Of the civilized eloIe by correspond
ence.
Patients addressing wifi please plainly all the
symptoms Ct their complaints write poetpice Conn
ty, State and name Of writer plain, ard ncose ostage
stamp for reply.
n serd car 81 page PampAfff free to AIRY address
Address all Letters for Pamphlets or advice the rpp
etors, pR. W. II. MERMIS co.
No Sc Liberty street, New York
g. A. COOK Chicago, No. 30 Market street. Gene
raj Agent for the States Of Illinois Iowa. Wisconsin,
Michigan and Indiana, who will supply Druggists at
regular card prices nov3n-eox
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-02-06

FOR SALE-6O acres of land on the
4 bluff above the Mississippi River, abodt miles
above the city, with small log house. aud IS a&res under
fence Title good sale. Price SIS per ACRE. Call
Ii. B. TEN-KNCK,
jane Real Estatf Agent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-02-06
DOR SALE-l6o acres choide land,

Il within about miles Of Keokuk, betweenth plank
road and Mississippi Rver-an encosed-a @onble log
house and other improvements This farm ID known
the Van Ausdai farm. Title good or sale Price $35
per acre. Call on H.B. TEN.BYCK,
jan9 Real Estate Agt
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-02-06

"HANDY-A fine assortment for NE
~ neiidAys. rer aaisbg KEI1OoG BInaH.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-02-06
THE GATE CITY
+. MONDAY. FEB. s.


reed 10 the Scripturs, Il book l ailu.
nerrose whenever i'm bad sick) sunthen
about ten.tribes nv Izerel that Wux lost
A ice struck me. see way wlch the
pres snt unholy. devastation war kin BE-
STOP ped, and after givin the matter doc
con derashen Pm COMMUNIST nv its iesSi-
bili,y. tits
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-02-06

Although fhsresrs = present existDsa large number
Hair tonfcs competing for public patronage BY FIRE
quent and repeated exagerstons Of their peculiar prop
ersaes; yet welhnown 70 many who ere under III,
necessity Of resoting their a hey are uncertajr
In their rssults Tho frequent inquiries which have beer
made OF the subscriber for tonic which hs could vsr
ret sCE certainty Of effect and harmessness have IN
dnee4 him 70 beqt0w much time and CARE n the pro
ton Of one which should possess these Qualities -
ries q experimeata have enabled him 3 overcome NJ
lmcuifiee and II Il source Of gratiacaion to hin q
md "a MS labor crowned With complete success.
CAeus Har Tonic Is no dye, but
gsy hair TO it natural color, mpsrts moisture ana
Slossy appearance to tbs hafr removes dandru crs
sruptaeus end Ill dlseases Of the skin
70 become bald csn by constant app
tp it former haalthy condition : ~
TnsTlMONIALs.
We the undersigned, hsrrby oersiA that the ron,c =
0fssEs O.bss wortAy 81 ia
aaYmg tslsa N sans we rscnnmenai II fbritp ersst
poha =. 0nhans Hsa. uexnaasr s.ss,r, "A :. 4
~ nspessnsnE ~ ks.k Kssaepeas 5asebs Nitai.as.
= {aeseA ~ 1sttlss ! lssls lIsplsss =
Il Eaassl aaSts Il - -
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-08

NEw YoRK, May s.-Cottou higher, 67a6s;
Flour, 6alOc better for common grades, 81 O6
for extra state, aud 81 S5as O5 for round
hoop Ohio Wheat, quite firm at 81 80
amber Michigan - for Milwaukee club.
Rye doll and heavy at 2bal 35 !;
Corn, very dull at$l 45a47 for mixed Wost
SOUTHERN Oats dull but nominal at 64a65 cts
for western. Pork, steady at $27 6Oa2T 62I
for new mess, 20 O0a26 so; for SO and Cd;
va 90 for prime. Lard steady at l6al9c.
Whisky, dull at 2 l0a2 IL for western,
Petroleum quiet at 3S cents for crude, 55 cts
for refined in bond, 75c for free; Dressed
Hogs quiet at l7al7s for western; Sugar
dull at l7anls3c for Muscavado Butter Sea
48c for Ohio Cheese quiet at l5a24c; Beef
dull and heavy Cutmeats dull Eggs 6rm
at 27a2Sc.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-08
Reward for Jsff Davis Based upon the
Opinion OF Judge Holt.

- S@NNo
NEw YoRK, May s.-The Times Washing
ton special says; ..
II ought to be understood that the recent
proclamation, Offering reward for the ap
prebension Of JEFF Davis, as one Of the par.
ties implicated in the assassination Of Mr..
Lincoln was not issued by President johnson,
rs his individual act or merely upon his per.
sonAl opinion az TO the guilt OF Davis. 1t was
issued in pers1ance OF the decision of the
proper legal authorities II was first unau i
mously decided in Cabinet meeting that
all parties in any way connected with the con.
spiraoy were to be tried by military tribunal
and not civil courts. All the testi-
mony relating to the matter was then
placed officially in tho hands OF Judge Advo.
cate dencSal Joseph Holt who examined il
very carefully, and made written repert to
the Secretary OF Wer, giving it as his Official
opinion, that the evidence proves Davis 10
have been connected with inception and exc.
euton OF the plot. II was upon this official
report that the proclamation was based
1t ia pot 10 be supposed that any direct and
personal action in the matter can be traced
to Davis, but il will be proved that the con
sPiraey was framed and prosecuted with his
Knowledge aud assent
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-08

STRAKosoH CoMrSo Max Strakosch, (for
several years the popular manager Of Cots.
chalk Coucsrts) while in Europe last winter,
engaged for n brief concert tour in the United
States. Mile Helne De Katow, the wonder.
ful Russian Violincelist, and Mr.. James NJ.
Wchl the eminent Piano Forte Virtuoso and
Composer These artists gave their Grst Con.
cert in New York city, February 18th, since
which time they have given nearly one hun.
dred concerts in New York and the prin.
cipal seaboArd cities, TO large fashionable and
enthusiastic audiences These artists have
now commenced western tour, and we are
happy to announce their expected appear.
ance in Dayton at an early day.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-08
New York stock Market

NEw YoRK, May s.-Stocks STEADY.
better Gold closed at l4li. Money
o Chicago, Burlington 4 Quincy 1903,
Reading 1921 $40 coupons 1868; i0.4Os
coupons, 95t; one year certificates 99I
United States skies of 1881, cou.
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By Telegraph,
RRpoRTED FoR rHE DAILY EMpIRE
LATEST ME Ws.,
FORENOON REPORT.
Farewell Order OF General Johnston on
Taking Leave OF his Army.

THe"ph OEueE OF 1ohcfhl JOnnhtOn on
Taking Leave OF his Army,
NEw YoRg May The following Is Gen.
Johnston's farewell order:
HEADoUARTERs AMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
near GREENsBoRo, N. G, May General
Orders No. ~ -Comrades: In Terminating
our official relations, earnestly exhort you
to observe faithfully the terms Of pacifcation
agreed upon, and to discharge the obligations
of good add peaceful citizens at your homes,
Is well qs you have performed the duties Of
thorough soldiers in the field BY such n
course you will best secure the comfort of
your families and kindred, aud restore tran.
guilty to the country You will
return to your homes with the admiration of
our people, won by the courage and Ioble de.
votion you have displayed in this long war
could always remember with pride the loyal
support and generous confidence you have
given me, and now port with you with deep
regret and bid you farewell, with feelings of
cordial friendship and with earnes( wishes
that you may have hereafter all the prosper.
ity and happiness to be found in the world 4
Signed JosFPu l, JOHNSTON
~ -a.iH yMhl4 Ia A.GAt