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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14
Cost of the War Forces.

The Estimates for the cost of the projected
increase of the army are being prepared in
the War Department. The pay and CLOTH
ing of one company of cavalry, amount to
$4,000 . month-of infantry, $500 q
month. A regiment Of calvary Of twelve
companies will cost, therefore, $50, 700
month for pay and clothing, or $432,0G0
year. Subsistence for men, at so cents
day, $lO9,5OO. Forage for horses at so cts.
a day, $l62,50O. Total cost of one regi-
ment of cavalry for one year, for pay, cloth
ing, and subsistence for men and horses,
1904, 900. Add to this the cost Of mount
ing, equipping and arming the regiment
1926, O00-and We have, as the expense Of
one cavalry regiment for one year, the sum
$3.50, lO0-exclusive of the expenses Of the
Quarter masters Department, which will
amount to at least $500, 900 more. So that
the cost to the Government Of the new regi-
ment of cavalry for the first year, will not
be less than$1 1899 900.
An army of 80 900 men ought to have at
least 10000 cavalry, in ten regiments; the
expenses Of which, for the year, would be
SIS, $4,000. The cost Of equipping and
maintaining the remaining 10000 divided
into artillery and infantry, in the existing ra-
tic oftwo to five, which would give II regi
ments of artillery and 20 Of infantry, would
be, for the first year, not less than SAG, 000,.
000-or $50, $4,000 An army of loo, 600
men would, therefore, cost the Government
$l0f, 678, 900 year. Less than this mum.
Der will not suffice for our present exigen.
cies. -Scientifc american.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14
From WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON lime IN

WASHINGTON, June 10.
This has been day of anxious expectation.
1t is reported that the evacuation of Harpers
Ferry by the rebel forces has ready begun.
1t is known that the policy of such step has
received serious consideration from the rebel
chiefs. They appear to have abandoned all
idea of the offensive operations at first laid
down by them, and only think now of being
able to hold what they have got Secession
flags won't float over Washington, Independ-
ence and Fanieul Halls.
1t is certain that Gen. Johnston has been
largely reinforced within few days, and it
may be his intention to try the mettle of Pat
terson's, McClellan's and Cadwalladers COM
mands. He will find himself surrounded on
all sides, and out of reach of assistance from
the South. If he retreats towards Manassas
Junction, he will be closely followed by the
whole Federal force now concentrated around
Harper's Ferry, the retrogade movement will
hardly stop North of Richmond
| have reason to believe that Lieut.. Gen.
Scott leaves tonight for Frederick to command
the Federal forces in person. His horse went
forward to Baltimore to-day.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14

ANOTHER BARREL MYSTERY AT CmcAoo.--
On Sunday evening last, human body, cut
up and packed in a barrel, was discovered
floating in the lake, in the vicinity of the Hi
nois Central Round House, Chicago. The
remains have been partially identified as those
of an insane man who died some time since.
From the manner in which the limbs were
amputated, it is supposed that the body had
been used in some dissecting room, and after
wards barreled up and thrown into the lake
in the condition in which they were found.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14

The GREATEST LIAR YET-The Honorable
John Forsyth, Mayor of Mobile, is editor of
the Register, sheet from which is cut the
following most atrocious falsehood, in connec-
ton with an announcement of the movement
Of Northern troops into Virginia:
Servile instruction is a part of their pro-
gramme, but they expect no great amount of
practical good to result therefrom; consequent
ly it is contended that it vould be a far 6et-
ter course Of policy for the Abolitionists to
murder the slapes, and thus ertfrminate slae-
cry. A more monstrous proposition could not
emanate from the most incarnate fend among
the damned. But infamous as it is, it finds
an advocate in the Abolition press. The slaves
are to be indiscrimnately slaughtered, and
when the last one is butchered, then it is
thought the institution will cease to exist
The soul recoils in horror at the idea of an
INSCRIPTIONS war upon the innocent and de-
fenseless slave. The Syrian massacre of the
Christians, and all the crimes of its bloody
participants, pale before the proposed atroci-
ties of the Black Republicans Their masters,
however, in this, as in all other instances, will
be their protectors and saviors With this
much of their published programme We must
not be surprised at any act of threat as the
campaign advances
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14

fW@The editor of the Rsoiew, in endeavor
ing to justify his cowardly proposition to com
promise with rebellion, talks of an honorable
peace" as though the proclamation of Mr..
Lincoln, calling on the insurgents to lay down
their arms and return to their allegiance to the
Union was not the only condition on which
the outraged and indignant North can agree
upon peace. If any condition short Of this
can be honorable on our part, we are anxious
to know what it is. For the credit of our city,
we deem it our duty to say that we have not
found single man to endorse the Reoieso in
its position, while we have heard many de-
nounce it, and know that some have stopped
their papers because they do not consider it
right to sustain man who occupies such
questionable ground, and whose influence in
advocating compromise at this time can only
encourage the rebels in their war against the
Union.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14
WHEELING. June IL

HEELlNG, JUNO IL.
The Western Virginia Convention met in
this city yesterday, and after effecting tenn
porary organization adjourned to meet this
morning, at 10 O'clock About forty counties
are represented. Delegates were apportioned
to each county on the basis of it's representa-
! ton in the Legislature.
Arthur j. Foreman, of Wood county, was
chosen permanent chairman. He delivered a
patriotic address on taking his seat, reviewing
the action of the Richmond Convention and
ordinance of secession, and exhorting men,
bers to firm, decided, thorough action. The
delegates from different counties were sworn
in by the following oath:
| eve solemnly declare that we will support
the Constitution of the United States and the
laws made in pursuance thereof, as the SUI
preme law of the land, anything in the ordi-
nance of the Convention that assembled in
Richmond, on the 18th of February last, to
the contrary notwithstanding, so help us God. u
The taking of the oath by each delegation
was very impressive and convinced all specta-
tors that the Convention meant business
The programme marked out by the Con.
vention seems.t to be Provisional Government
for the whole State, the deposition of the
present State authorities, who are in rebellion
and entire reorganization in the municipal
government.
No diversity of sentiment on this point has
been heard among the members.
Mr. Carlisle offered a resolution, which was
unanimously adopted, rendering thanks tt
Gen. Mcclellan for sending Federal troops
into Western Virginia, commencing the gal
liant condnct of troops at Phillppi, and com
: plimenting the bravery of Col. B. F. Kelly, o
the Virginia regiment.
New YORK, June u.
Gen. Geo. S. Kein died at Reading, Pa.
! last night.
I. SCRANTON, Pa, June -.
At the Democratic convention, held a
Wilkesbarre, yesterday, H. B. Wright wa
nominated to represent the 18th district il
Congress-, in place of Geo. Scronton, dec.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

A State Convention of the Republicans Of Iowa Is
called to assemble by their delegates at the City Of
Des Moines at 10 O'Clock Wednesday July sl.t,
1891 the nomination Of officers to b elected at the
general election in October Of this year. Candidates
arc to be selected the offices of
Governor, and one Judge of the Supreme Court The
Convention will take such other action - may In Its
opinion contribute to the OF the Republican
party.
Every organized county will be entitled to one dele
gate in the Convention, additional delegate for
each 300 votes and for additional fraction OF 0o OF
more at the last General Election for Hon.
Abraham Lincoln As President Of the United States
Republican County Central Committees are
call their conventions select their delegates IN the
ratio above stated and for efficient organization prepar
atoEy to the canvass.
II. NJ. HOXIE, Chairman State Central Com.
Samuel F. Miller. Lee County.
J. B. Weaver, Davis 81
George A. Hawley, Decatur
Lewis H. Smith, Kossuth /"
W. B. Fairfield, Fleyd
H. O. Henderson. Marshall
J.R. Needham, Aahaska
WA. Warren, Jackson
". H. Tsthill, Cedar
9. J. W. Tabor, Buchanan
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14

The TRAIToRoUs MINISTER TO PORTUGAL
1t is announced from Washington that the
order recalling Gen. Harvey has already gone
out Were not all our ships of war absolute
ly required fora blockade, he would be brought
home in man-of-war as prisoner. Under
the circumstances he will be allowed to choose
his own conveyance to America. His guilt is
denied in some quarters, but this is useless.
The evidenced is overwhelming.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14

Tone OF THE ENGLISH PREss-The tone of
the English press on American affairs, as ex-
hibited in the papers received by the last mail,
will disappoint the expectations of many on
this side of the water, who anticipated that
England would be with the North as matter
of course.
1t appears from the London Morning Post
ministerial organ that measures are in con-
temptation for strengthening the military pow.
er of Canada. 1t is proposed to reproduce in
the British provinces the volunteer system
which has been adopted with such remarkable
success throughout England.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14
Military Items.

From the Gate City, 10th.
No election will take place for field Off
GERS of the Sd regiment. His Excellency,
Governor Kirkwood, will make the appoint
ments.
No funds have yet been received to pay
the men of the first regiment for the State
services. They may, however, rest assured
that every exertion is being made by the prop
er authorities to do so as soon as possible
We learn that several members of Capt
Bob Littler's company contemplate giving
dramatic exhibitions to entertain their COM
rades. The talent is among them, and they
will not fail to draw better houses than the
Second street concern.
We see by the Geographic dispatches
that Col. Curtis is likely to be appointed Brig
adler General of the forces of Iowa.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14

KENTUcKY.-A gentleman of Kentucky, who
has spent several months in travelling through
that State, thinks that there are bqt ten coun.
ties that have Secession majorities: Galloway,
Graves. Marshall, McCracken, Ballard, Hick-
man, Fulton, Tfgg, Lyon and Livingston
Christian has eight hundred, Todd six hun.
bred and Logan five hunrded, Union MAORI
ties and all the rest of the State is oyeYwheam.
ingly for the Union. There are one hundred
and four counties in Kentucky.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14

r. The Haytian Emigration Agent in
this country has proposed to the Wsr De-
partment that stations be established by the
Government where human contraband can
be received aud cared for until freed by con-
Ascsslon, or otherwise disposed Of. In this
event, be offers IL behalf of the authorities
Of Hayti, if they be forwarded ss emigrants
to that republic, to provide them with free
farms on their arrival.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14

WASHINGTON CRY CoRREsPoNDENT-The
readers of the JOURNAL will doubtless he graft
fed to learn that we have secured the services
Of aa shle and intelligent gentleman to cor
respond for Us from Washington City. He
will furnish letter each week, taking care to
give only such items of interest to CUR readers
as may not be reported by telegraph.
ANOTHER CHICAGO fAILyRg,-Itis announced
in the Chicago papers that the banking house
of Hoffman & Gelpcke has been forced to close
its doors. In card they state that they hope
to be able to meet all their liabilities in time
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14
GEN. Sco1r's PLAN TO CAPTURE RICHMOND

GEN. ScoTrs PLAN 70 CAPTURE RICHMOND
Some curiosity hunter went to Gen. Scot
the other day, to ascertain his plans In
regard to advancing the troops on Richmond
The General informed him eoDfdentially that
the advance, of course, would be very rapid.
The Fire Zouaves would lead the way as soon
as it was determined to take Richmond, and
they would employ some one in Richmond to
ring the fire bells and the Zouaves would soon
be uDOn IT,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14
The Fight at Aqua.

WASHINGTON, julio To.
A lady writing to friend in Washington
says she saw the fight at Aqua She says
that Is were killed and she has no doubt but
that so more were killed and wounded in the
first attack. Great pains were taken to con-
ceal the fact from from friends of the victims.
She says 400 troops were tn the batteries and
that the loss in the last attack must have been
large.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14

The VoTE IN TESNEssEE.-On Saturday
last the farce of an election was held in Ten
ncssee on the question of remaining in the
Union. Memphis is reported to have given
5,60s votes for separation, four for non-repre-
sentation, and five for the Union. The inte-
rior as far as heard from Is nearly unanimous.
The State is largely Secession.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14

SOLDIERS LETTERS. has been well sup-
oasted that Congress make provisions to ex-
tend the privilege to volunteer soldiers, while
absent from their families in the service of
their country, of franking their own letters
Their pay is small, and this little favor had
better be extended to them than to retain it
for NJ. C.'s, who frank for themselves and ev-
erybody else.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14

There need he no apprehension of scarcity
of gold in this country. The N. Y. Independ-
ent, which is unexcelled commercial authority,
states that since January LIST, the exports Of
this country have increased 81, 600, 900, while
our imports have decreased to the extent of
$1,000, 900, as compared with last year, show
ing that gold must continue to come to us from
Ellroue
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14
Sece.sfonfsls CAPTURED.

CAIRO, June III.
Col. Schultner, in command at Birds Point,
broke up to-day camp of secessionists near
Norfolk, Missouri, and succeeded in capturing
10 rebels, who are now having their examina-
ton before Gen. Prentiss. A number made
their escape.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14

- The London Times still continues to
show its spitefuness against our Government.
1t compares the march of the Massachusetts,
soldiers to Washington for the protection of
the National Capital to the occupation of Bos-
ton by Gen. Cages troops in 1875. 1t finds
analogies between the proclamation of Mr..
Lincoln and those of George III, and more
than hints that the atrocities of the French
Revolution arc not so culpable as the organ
lied military Affairs of our constituted author
it;nc
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14

They CAN'T GET M.-Great lamentation in
New Orleans because they can get no more
lager Teutonic beverage is only msnufae-
tured in the North. The way "our army
swore in Flanders was. nothing to the jaw
dislocatang ssebjurgatives indnlged in, at the
South, by those thirsty souls who get mein
lager as the only response IT, their prayers
for little of the cooling seapsuds."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14

DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION D.
A. Mahony, Of Dubuque, chairman of the
Democratic State Central Committee, has
called Democratic State Convention, to
meet at Desmoines July 10th, to nominate
candidates for State offices to be filled next
fall, and also "take cognizance of transporting
events affecting the integrity of the Union and
the constitutions sights and liberty of the
American people"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14
Trouble Expected at Baltimore
Especial to the Tribune.]
WASUINCTON .J,lr

WASHINGTON, june 10.
Ten thousand troops will be in Baltimore
within thirty-six hours. That city is in a
fermentation, and there are preparations for
vigorous rising Arms are stored in private
houses, and nightly drills have been going on.
At the first sign of uprising, the city will be
bombarded from Fort McHenry. This is au-
thentic.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14
what tho Chief Consplra,ors Say.

What tho Chief COnSplrntOrS Say.
JEFF. Davis made speech at Richmond, a
few days since, declaring his purpose in the
following violent fashion
my Friends and Fellow Citzens.-I am
deeply impressed with the kindness of your
manifestation. l look upon you as the last
best hope Of liberty and in our liberty alone
is our constitutional government to DC pre-
served. Upon your strong right arm depends
the success Of our country, and, in asserting
the birth-right to which you were born, you
are to remember that life and blood are moth
ing compared with the immense interests you
have at stake.
at may be that you have not long been
trained, and that you have much to learn of
the art of war, but I know that there beats in
the breasts of southern sons determination
never to SURRENDER determination never to
go home but to tell tale of honor. Though
great may be the disparity of numbers, give
us fair field and free fight and the south
ern banner will float in triumph everywhere.
The country relies upon you. Upon yourests
the hope of our people; and have only to
say, my friends, that to the last breath Of my
life l am wholly your own"
Mr. Stephens made speech at Atlanta, Ga,
the other day, in which occurred the following
passage:
cit is true that threats of an attack on Pen
sacola have been made, but it is uncertain
whether any attack will be made. AS you
know, an attack was made on Sewalrs Point
near Norfolk, but the vessel making it was
repulsed and disabled. But the general opin-
ion and indications are that the first demon
stration will be at Harpers Ferry, and that
T there, where John Brown inaugurated his work
of slaughter, will be fought fierce and bloody
battle. As for myself, believe that there the
war will begin and that the first boom Of
cannon that breaks upon our ears will come
from that point But let it begin where il
will, and be as bloody and prolonged as it may
zoe are prepared for the issue
"Thc North is fast drifting to anarchy and
an established despotism. On you, therefore
t as citizens of the Confederate States, depend
f the success and perpetuation of Constitutions
liberty for the dayi is not far offwhen freedom
will exist only south of Mason and Dixon,
line, and your stout arms and brave heart:
will be her only support on all this continent
1--WE prefer and desire peace if we can hav'
: it but if we cannot, we must meet the ISSUE
forced upon us. We must meet Lincoln ant
his myrmidons on their own ground, and OF
their own terms on Constitutional princi
OleS ~
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14

~ John Lothrop Motley, the American
historian, now in London, has written one Of
the most powerful and eloquent expositions Of
the cause of the American Union which has
yet been produced here or elsewhere. 1t is
published in the London Times, filling page
or more of that paper in two consecutive num-
bers The fame of the author, who is as IA
nous in England, and indeed throughout
Europe, as at home, together with the charm
Of eloquence which is felt in all his produc-
tons, will secure degree of attention that
but few writers, and but few. written produc-
tons of such length, could command.
This letter, together with that of Cassius
NJ. Clay to the same journal, will do much to-
wards undeceiving and enlightening not only
British but European public opinion.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14

Van Amburg, the lion tanner, while on his
way to Easton, Talbot county, Eastern Shore
Maryland, with his show, was intercepted by
an express rider, sent on by friend, who no
tilted him that the rebels had laid plans to
seize his horses, of which he had 100, shoot
his wild animals, and send him adrift He i'm
mediately turned about, and by travelling 4s
miles in one day, got safely into Pennsylvania
with all his property. Van now advertises
that he will give $4,000 to any one who will
take jeff Davis, pledging himself if he gets
him in his keeping, to furnish him with bran
new cage and take him through the country
on exhibition as traitor, whose turpitude is
second only to that of Judas Iscairot.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14

WThe Richmond Examiner does not en-
tertain very high opinion of our troops, but
it will speak better things of them when they
get to Richmond Now it says: "Take them
all in all, their forces are as precious set of
rascals as could be scraped together with
fne-tooth comb from the pot.houscs and hell
holes of the North. They have been fortified
by filth, and grown up crisp, fresh and unmit-
igatedly wretched from the mire of municipal
corruption"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14

GEN. BUTLER FOR PRESIDENT Spring.
field Republican says "the Neburyport Her.
aid is already talking of Ben. Butler for the
next President. The women will hardly stard
that-they have right to insist on hand
some man next time"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14

There has been INSTRUMENTATION among the
rebel troops encamped at Corinth, Miss Some
of the soldiers refused to obey orders, and a
fight ensued, in which seven we're killed.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14

Gen. Butler, a finished orator as well as 2
soldier, has intimated his intention to deliver
the 4th of July Grafton at Richmond.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14
LATE NEWS.

Douglass Successor Appointed.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, June II.
0. H. Browning has been appointed Sena.
tor by Gov. Yates, to fill the vacancy occa.
stoned by the death of Senator Douglas.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-14

Fifty thousand dollars of the bonds of the
Southern Confederacy, belonging to parties
in New Orleans who were forced to sell them,
were disposed of fortnight ago, at the rate
of ten cents on the dollar. Only five thou
sand dollars could be obtained in that market
for the entire lot, which within few months
cost $4,000. This is fact and it is un-
mistakable evidence of the amount of conf
dence felt by business men at the South in
the prospects of rebellion. The bonds I'M
doubtedly bring more now than they ever
will again. Yet the sagacious Cobb hopes to
induce the planters to sell the rebel leaders
their cotton for these worthless bonds, and al
low them to turn the cotton into cash,