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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
The xxxvIth Congress.
Pacific Railroad Bill passed by the
House,

WAsH1NaToN, Dec. 81.
Ssnate.-The report of the Secretary a
the Interior was received and laid on th
table. -4a "
Mr.. Howell moved that the President bav,
power to fill the vacancy on the special com
mittee occaeioned by Mr.. Davis resignation
Agreed to.
On motion Of Mr.. Kennedy, the bill tt
allow the Baltimore & Ohio r. r. to cross
the Potomac at Long Bridge was taken up.
A memorial of the citizens of Washington
and Geor rgetown was received.
A message was received from the House
announcing the passage of the Pacific Rail-
road Bill. Mr. Gwin moved to take up the
bill and make it the special order for the I'd
OF January.
Ar. Bragg moved to refer the bill to q
special committee. Disagreed to.
Mr. Gwin's motion was carried.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.
The committee Of the Senate on the crisis
met today, and had free interchange of
opinions, during which MIR. Douglas said
That he was ready now to unite in recon-
mending such amendments to the Constitu-
tion - would take the slavery question out
of Congress. In view of the danger which
threatens the Republic with disunion, reyo-
ution and civil war, he was prepared to act
IN the matter in controversy without regard
% his previous action, and as if he had
leyer made speech or given vote on the |
Iubjeot.
Senator Bigler, who is on the committee.
'ae been for some days maturing plan By |
which the slavery question, by the amend
aent Of the Constitution, may be removed |
'ltogether from Congressional control. Il
meets with the appreciation of distinguished
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IOWA NEWS.

IOWA NE"Ss
Hook, the murderer of Harris at Keokuk
was arrested at St. Louis.
Gov. Kirkwood has been elected Presi.
dent and VIM. Reynolds Secretary of the
State Historical Society.
Lawrence q. @. Bruce, aged l6 years,
aud Thomas Lloyd, received premiums from
the Burlington Havk- Eye for raising each
III IL bushels of corn to the acre in Des
Moines county.
An Irishman named Charles Taylor was
found on the Railroad track, near Cedar
Rapids, on the night of the 18th inst, With
his skull badly fractured, having been run
over by train. He soon died. A broken
jug found near him explained the cause of
bis oarelessness.
One hundred and forty snakes were
discovered and masssered in stone quarry
at Desmoiues, one day recently. They were
costly ensoonced in separate crevices and
strange to say, different species Of the uui-
versal snake tribe were found intertwined in
fraternal embrace.
PoPuLous COUNTIES IN Iowa. - The fol-
lowing table shows the relative increase of
population in the most thiokly settled ooun-
ties in Iowa, as asoertained by the last U.
5. Census. 1t will be seen that Dubuque
shows the largest number Of inhabitants, and
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Latest from Europe.

SANDY HOOK, Dec. 20-12:s0 PIX.
The Persia has arrived from Liverpool,
9Th, via Queenstown, 9th. The political
news is unimportant. Continued reaction
ary movements in Italy are reported. Bread
stuffs on Saturday were active and firm ct
full prices, except corn, which was quiet at
37s for mixed. Provisions dull. Consols
at London closed Saturday at 93}@933.
The bullion in the Bank Of England had
decreased 9195, 1000.
Liverpool MarEets-Flour firm and ed
higher since Tuesday. Wheat active. Corn
dull and Cd lower. Beef heavy. Pork
steady.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

ADAMS, N. Y, Dec. 81.
A fire occurred here early yesterday morn
ing, which consumed nearly one-haf Of the
business portion of the town. Twelve build
ings We're burned and property to the value
of $50,00O was destroyed about $685. 900
covered by insurance. The fire originated
in Sterns & Webster's dry goods store, from
chimney.
A snow-plow, propelled by two locomotives,
engaged in clearing the track of the Water
town & Rome Railroad of snow, ran off the
track near this place yesterday morning,
smashing theplow into fragments and severe
ly injuring five or six employees. The loco-
motive was thrown from the track and con-
siderably damaged. Trains were delayed
but few hours.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The South Carolina Secession
Convention.

1ne south Carolina secession
Convention.
| @ CHARLESTON, s. O., Dec. l8.
The members of the South Carolina Legis
lature, and the members of the South Caro-
lima Sovereign Convention, reached
this city at ! o'clock this afternoon, and were
greeted at the depot with salute Of 10 guns
The salute was fred by the Marine Artillery
who use two field pieces for the purpose.
SOVEREIGN CONVENTION.
The Convention met at o'clock, P. NJ, at
Institute Hall. About $50 members were
present, and the galleries were crowded with
700 spectators
Mr.. Rhett's resolution, that, committee
be appointed to prepare an address to the
people of the Southern States, was amended
by inserting seven members, and was
adopted ..
Mr.. Magrath offered q resolution that so
much Of the message of the President
Of the United States as relates to
what he designates the property of the United
States in South Caroline, be referred to a
committee to report of what such property
consists, how it was acquired and whether
the property so acquired can be enjoyed by
tho United States after the State of South
Carolina shall have seeded, consistently
with the dignity and safety of the State, and
that the said committee furthermore report
the value Of theproperty of the United States,
not in South Carolina, and the value of the
share to which South Carolina wouldbe en-
titled upon an equitable division thereof
among the States. Applause from the
galleries.
Mr.. Adams--I shall certainly make q |
motion to have the galleries cleared, if there |
IS any more disturbance. This is q delibe- |
body.
The President Chair takes this oc-
,esion to say that by rule Of this body, it its |
lis duty to suppress every disturbance
whatsoever in the galleries or lobbies.
Mr., Moore moved that Mr. Magrath's reso-
ution be made the order for tomorrow.
After which the several committees were
to remain, and the Convention ad-
ourned at 8 o'clock precisely.
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New YORK, Dec. Il

Special dispatch to the Herald: -
"Springfeld, 2l.-Thurlow Weed, Judge
Slausson and j. II. Van Allen, Of New
York, arrived here from the East in
the early morning train. Weed was closeted
with Lincoln from 9 until 3 o'clock. He
brought his compromise along, which was
the subject of earnest discussion. 1t is said
that notifications were insisted upon by the
President elect, relative to the recognition
of the rights of slavery in the Territories,
and that the idea of restoration of geo.
graphical lines was repudiated. Weed
returns this evening. It is reported that he
will take the modified programme to Wash
ineton, where it will be submitted to the
Republican members Of Congress. He saw
none but Lincoln and few Of the latter
friends.
Moses Grinnell 10 mentioned % Secretary
of the Treasury, and Mr.. Draper - Col
lector. - - t g-sasAssa- sssss b
Stewards declination Of seat in the Cab
met is said to have been intimated. ~
The news from Charleston has produced
great sensation in political circies; Mr..
lincoln, however, received it calmly. The
President elect 10 grossly misrsprssentsd in
Cobbs last letter.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

W The legality of arresting persons
expressing Republican or Lincoln sentiments
was tried before New Orleans Court, last
week. The Court ruled that it "oould see
no legal grounds in the charge for the arrest
of man who casually speaks his sentiments
to friend as to whom he would vote for"
and therefore discharged the accused, at the
same time administering reproof to the
Mayor for arresting tho individual.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

PRKIN IN PossEssIoN OF THE ALLIES. THE
last foreign steamer at St Johns reports
that Pekin surrendered to the allied army
of England and France on the 18th of Octo.
her, and yielded to all their demands. The
Emperor's summer palaoe was sacked and
an immense amount Of spoils taken. The
Emperor and the Tartan army had all fed
The allied forces will winter at Pekin. They
we're sncamped on the walls, and were d
| in eood health. Coils. Parks and Lock ani
thirtisn soldiers had been released. aes
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
From GEORGIA ,

AUGUSTA, Dec. ~.
Il. V. johnson, on being nominated to the
State Convention from Jefferson county,
made patriotic and conservative speech,
which he will write out for publication.
Howell Cobb is announced to speak at
Macon on the Goth.
B. Y. Martin, q prominent lawyer and a
Douglas Elector, died at Columbus this morn
ing
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From the South.
CHARLESTON, Dec. %.

OdAhAhSIoNj OoCs az.
The House yesterday adopted resolution
instructing the military committee to make
provision for feeding and transporting troops
also, establishing telegraph lines to ali ex-
pressed points Of the State giving the Gov
ornor authority over all telegraph lines in
case ofwar or apprehended invasion. Itwas
made the special order for to-day.
A resolution was offered making searching
inquiry into the business of the banks of the
State with power to send for persons, exam
inc bank books, transactions, &C.
The Convention will probably take recess
to-day till the 18th of January.
MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 81.
There is secession meeting here, to-
night. The widest enthusiasm is displayed
The oldest men are taking or ointment part
in the proceedings. Many places are illum-
mated, tonight, in honor of South Gar
olina.
MEMPHIS, Dec. %.
An enthusiastic meeting was held last
night to ratify the secession of South Caro-
lima. Fifteen guns were fired and several
buildings illuminated.
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 81.
The secession of South Carolina seems to
give great satisfaction here. A movement
Is on foot to hoist the Palmetto flag, with
fifteen stars, from the Custom House: am
Informed from high authority that paper
containing a request to Mr.. Bolts to leave
the State is being circulated for signatures.
1t has already received the signatures of
many influential citizens.
WILMINGTON, Del, Deos 81:
One hundred guns we-e fred in honor of
South Carolins's secession, to-day.
Fifteen guns were fired at Portsmouth,
and the Palmetto was hoisted.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

W The new Treasury Note bill which
passed both houses of Congress last week,
and is now a law, provides for the issue of
notes of as low denomination as $50, and
requires that they shall not be sold for less
than their value on the face. In order that
they may be thus sold, the rate of interest
on them will be fixed as high as may be
necessary. It will probably be at z per
cent. $lO,OOO,Oo0 of them are authorized.
This will enable the Treasury to resume
payment,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
Meeting ut Norfolk.

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 21.
A large meeting of citizens was held at
Ashland Hall, last night. Resolutions we're
adopted recommending the holding of Ma
tional and State Conventions, opposing co
ercion, favoring the arming of the State, and
declaring against the opening of the African
slave trade.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
Destructive Fire.

NEW York, Dec 20.
The building, No. 26 and and % Frank
fort street, was burnt last night Loss
100000; half insured. jenkins, printer,
lost $50, 900; insured $4,000. Chas. Jenk-
ins, owner of the building, loses $4,000;
insured $4,000.
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Fire.
RALE1aH, N. c., Dec. 20.

RALEIGH, N. G., Dec. 20.
The Lawrence Hotel, in this city, pur-
chased by the government for Court House
and Post Office, was destroyed by fire carly
this morning. 1t was being temporarily oc-
cupied by the members of the State Legisla-
ture. The fire was accidental. Loss prob
ably 900 to $4,000. ....
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Letter by Buchanan on Secession.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.
The Times publishes a letter from Presi-
dent Buchanan, to citizen of Philadelphia,
on secession. 1t is very long. 1t cites va
rious articles in the Constitution, stating
that they are antagonistic with the alleged su-
premacy of State laws and the claim of abso-
lutte sovereignty is entirely iIreconcilable
with the Constitution. 1t is clearly his opin-
ion that no State can secede from the
Union, as it is impossible to destroy the
Union except by revolution. II have, after
grave reflection, determined not to pursue that
line of conduct which, although it might be
legal, would end in civil strife and the over
throw of our present form of government.
Although it would appear that my line Of
duty was plain and rigid, yet am firmly
persuaded that instead of restoring order
and obedience would have caused war. 1t
is measure at the South to secure the Gap
itol, have the Constitution overthrown, and q
military dictator appointed, to end, perhaps,
in the formation of constitutional monarchy
The only remedy have at my command
consists in exhortations to the people, as 9
nation, to implore assistance from an over
ruling Providence to avert the danger viii ct
now besets our beloved land"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

COLUMBIA, s. G., Dec. %.
The Methodist Conference of this State
passed resolutions in favor OF secession.
Ex- Gov. Mcdowell died at Marietta, Mon
day.
Tuesday. -
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From Washington.

WAsHlNaToN, Dec. Il.
A dispatch from the editor of the MS.sts
ssppian and State Gazette, published q,
jackson, to the Mississippi delegation il
Congress, dated this evening, states thai
Mississippi has elected delegates to the
State Convention in favor of separation and
secession, by large majority -say 70. iu
the convention Of TOO delegates-by q pop-
ular majority of 5000 votes.
WAsHIEaroN, Dec. 81.
Arrangements are making at tho Treasury
for paying the interest on the public debt
January 1st, in coin.
WASHINGTON, Dec. %.
The matter of the commonwealth of Ken
lucky, by the Governor and executive author
ity thereof, against the Governor of the State
OF Ohio, was taken up in the Supreme Court,
to-day. Mr.. Monroe having received the pe.
tition and exhibits, and having moved the
Court for writ of mandamus or for rule to
snow cause pursuant to the terms of said pe-
tltion, it was ordered that the motion be set
down for argument on the 18th Of January ::
and it was further ordered that the Clerk of
the Court forthwith send COPY of this order.
and petition and exhibits filed therein. to be
served on His Excellency, VIM. Dennison.
Governor of the State of Ohio.
Lieuts. Dozier and Hamilton, and several
acting midshipmen, natives of South Carolina,
have resigned their commissions in the U. S.
Navy.
The Senate has confirmed the nomination
Of Geo. W. Heard as Secretary of Legation to
China, and Edwin D. Chandler as Marshal to
the consular court at Bariglark, S. @.
Hale and Hughes, from Texas, are here as
counsel for Judge Waterhouse, whom the
House Judiciary Committee recommended to
be impeached for high crimes and mlsde-
meanors.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
Rejoicing over Secession.

JVHOAAH6 OVOI SOOCSSHVAHs
MOBILE, Dec. 20.
The secession of South Carolina was oele
brated here this P. M by the firing of 10
guns, the cheers of the people, and a mi. 0
ry parade. There is great rejoicing. lta-
PENSACOLA, Fla, Dec. 20.
The secession of South Carolina is greeted
with great enthusiasm here. A salute OF
100 guns is being fred in honor of the event.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 20.
Gov. Moore has ordered 100 guns to be
fire at noon tomorrow, in honor of the Sc
cession of South Carolina.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

B@ If one State may secede, another
may, and another and another Suppose
they should all secede but Rhode Island or
Delaware who would be responsible for the
national debt? a &
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- NEWARK, N. j., Dec. 81.
The shoe factory of Aber & Son was part
ly burned this morning Loss from $4,000
to $1,000; fully insured. The business
will be continued as usual.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

u s. ATTORNEY GESERAL.-The President
has appointed Edward NJ. Stanton, of Wash
ington, to the vacancy in tho Cabinet caused Q
by the resignation Of Mr. Black, appointed
Secretary Of State. sa %
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
Banks Suspended i'm Alabama.
MONTGOMERY. Ala. Dec. 90.

The Governor of Alabama, in conse-
quence of the present crisis, has assumed
the responsibility of advising the banks Of
Alabama to suspend, and they have all
suspended except the Bank of Mobile,
Southern Bank and Northern Bank.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

The telegraph informs us that the South
Carolina Convention has passed secession
ordinance, and that State considers herself out
of the Union. This is the point she reached
Jackson's time. o, that We had jackson
for President now!
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
New YoRK. Dec. %.

Advices per Empire City, from Havana,
states that two American vessels had landed
cargoes of slaves in Cuba, one of which was
captured, with 700 negroes.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
From Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Lee. ~.
Judge Hardy, Commissioner from Missis-
sippi to Maryland, addressed an audience Of
about five thousand citizens tonight in the
Maryland Institute. He advocated the right
OF separate secession, which was received
with considerable applause. He strongly re-
commended the Southern States to secede
before Llncoln's Inauguration, and asserted
that all the Southern States were determined
to do 80. He wanted the entire South to
join them and then to form a compact until
they should be guaranteed all Southern rights,
and then their institutions would be respect
ed. The South would never be in position
to demand her rights under Lincoln's ad-
ministration. They could afterwards, in
solid phalanx, or separately, present an ul-
timatum to the North and again reunite, if
possible, with the present Constitution, prop
erly amended, on amicable terms.
His propositions received unexpected ap-
plause. The meeting was orderly and at
tended by many of the best citizens.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 81.
South Carolina's secession produced not
the slightest sensation here, one way or the
other. People seemed relieved and cheer
full. The streets were greatly crowded and
| puoiueSS OesseT. Ano prevailing 6entlmens
seems to be that if the North now does right
and makes honorable and manly concessions,
repeating the obnoxious laws, the other
Southern States will oheerfully meet them.
The american of tomorrow will contain
the correspondence of Judge Handy, the
Mississippi commissioner, and Gov. Hicks.
The latter replies to the request to convene
the Legislature and cooperate with Missis-
sippi in forming new oonfederacy, that,
although Maryland is identified with the
South, she is devoted to the Union; that
her people will use all honorable means to
perpetuate the Union. The sentiment of
the people is almost unanimous to maintain
their rights in the Union; and believing
that their rights will be admitted and secur-
ed, not until all honorable and constitu-
tional and lawful efforts fail, will Maryland
consent to dissolution. He say that what
ever he does will be done after consultation
with other border States, who really have
the most to complain of. He, with solici-
tude, is awaiting the result Of the CORES.
pondence with the Governors of the border
States, relative to the course to be pursued
by them.
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LATE NEWS.

~ A horse and sleigh crossed the river
ON the ice Saturday forenoon. The ice II no"
considered firm enough to bear loaded teams'
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Seward not Among the Weak.
tt-- Kneed. ~

BUFFALO Dec. 20.
Senator Seward arrived at home last night.
He repudiates the telegraphio and news
paper assumptions of his authority for OF
concurrence in the Albany Evening Journal 4
article of Tuesday. He says when he de.
sires 70 be heard he 10 in the habit of speak
ing in his proper place for himself 1
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

THr Fam of the ladies Of the Congrega-
tional Society. at fremont Hall, concluded Friday
evening with several very fine tableaux. The brass
band was present and made excellent music for
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

OoLn.-Saturday was the coolest day OF
the season. In the morning the various sher'
mometers about the city indicated temperature
of II. a, II and 81 degrees below zero.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

SIX PeFsOnS Burned to Death.
NEW HAVEN, Dec. 81.
At 8 O'Clock this morning, fire occurred
in tenant house owned by John A. .Daven-
port and occupied by twenty-six families
An entire family, consisting of Michael COL
bert, his wife and four children, were burned
to death,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
New York stock Market.

New YoRk, Dec. 20.
Stocks better and moderately active
Money and exchange unchanged. r. l.
493c, c., B. T. @. 66c, @. & T. 283o, MIG.
D. Solo, Panams l18, N. T. O. 784c, Hud.
son 623c, Galena 65c, l. @. 653c,l Reading
36c.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

~ We direct attention TO the new
advertisement of Bishop and Shammo. They nave
on hand fresh assortments of cranberries, lemons
candy, and apples; and are also receiving oysters
dailv
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

WILroH House,. McRlroy has succeed
ed Mr.. Passmore in charge of this well-known
hotel stand at Wilton. Mr.. McEiroy is not un-
known to the public in his present capacity. we
guarantee all who stop with him good fare and
reasonable charges.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
Caleb Cushing to 60 S0uth-DOug
las Ruthless Hand" to hell
undo What it Did.

New YORK, Dec 20.
The Heralds dispatch says Caleb Cushing
is about to proceed to South Carolina, under
instructions from the President, to make ef-
forts to prevent secession.
Senator Douglas has decided to support
Crittenden's proposition for restoring the
Missouri Compromise line
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

- For the best stoves, ETC., at the loUssi
prices, 60 to the 'sluscatine Stove Store y
See Advestisement. A-,....s
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

Resignation OF Gov. Medary.
LEAvRNwoRrH, Dec. 20.
The Herald of this city publishes an
address from Gov. Medary to the citizens of
Kansas, in which he announces his resig-
nation.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

ca Gen. SCOTT is positive in his asser.
tions that Fort Moultrie should be fortified,
and is strongly urging it. He sustains the
views of Gen. Cass, and there is q rumor
that he threatens to resign his position in
the Army, if tho President persists in his
stubborn purpose. II is . fact worthy of
remark at this time, that in Jackson's time,
when the Nullifers and Seeessionists Of
South Carolina were driven into submission,
Gen. oass was Secretary of War, and Gen
Scott in command of Fort Moultrie.