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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
From st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, June 3.
Gen. Lyon has appointed Col Blair as COM
mandant of the Arsenal in this city Capt
Cole in command of the battery on Duncan's
Island, opposite the Arsenal, has resumed
examining all passing boats.
The 9th regiment of Missouri volunteers,
Col. Peter E. Bland, was sworn into the q.
S. service for the war on Saturday.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
The Fight at Aqua Creek.

New YORK, June 3.
Capt Wards official report of the affair at
Aqua Greek says the firing commenced on
Saturday forenoon and terminated in conse-
quence of the fatigue of men and the Excess
sive heat. He fired necessarily five hours.
Capt Mari, killed at Fairfax, was member
of the Virginia State Convention and member
elect of the Legislature Fairfax county.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

COMFORT FOR REBELLIOUs POsTMAsTERs.-A
list of seeded Postmasters has been made out
at the Postoffice Department. to which is ap-
pended the amounts for which they are proven
delinquent Duplicate lists will be given the
commanding officers of the various divisions
moving Southwark, with accompanying in
structions concerning the treatment of the
same. 1t is stated on good authority, that no
class of men will meet with more severe pun
ishment, Or more summary, than that which
will be visited on these men.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
Interesting from Europe.

OT. JOHNS, June 4.
Cassius NJ Clay writes to the London
Times on the American struggle briefly. He
says the rebel States can be subdued that it
is not proposed to subjugate them but simply
put down rebellion. England's interest is to
stand by the Union. He inquiries if England
can afford to offend the United States, and
concludes by saying that England is the natu-
raj ally of the United States.
New YORK, June f.
The Hbernian left Liverpool on the evening
of the 23d, and Londonderry on the evening
of the Oath, and arrived at Farther Point at
$3.50 this afternoon.
An article in the London Times of the 22d,
on jeff Davis message, says: Mr.. Davis, while
making studious display of moderation, and
endeavoring to conciliate the good will of the
European nations is perfectly aware that his
theories depend for acceptance on the rifles of
his fellow-citizens. The tribunal which de-
cides questions of international law is usually
a stern one. If the North prevails, it will
prove that the Union was nationality: if the
South makes good its independence, it will
prove that the Union was partnership dur
ing pleasure. This is what is to be decided,
and we must wait the event. The Times
thinks that great movements will be postpon-
ed until fall
The Times published the first part of a
lengthy communication on the causes of the
American war, and has a strong editorial on
Stewards letter to the American Ambassador
to France, which it says sounds very much
like insult, and ridicules his prophetical ideas
to Napoleon, praying the withdrawal of the
E,.ay,o oh hoe, 10 o%
withstanding the efforts of the police to
stop it.
In England the American question was
prominant. Clay's letter attracts considera-
BILE attention.
The rumor is that vessels were fitting out at
Liverpool for privateering.
SANDY Hook, June 5.
The Australasian, from Queenstown, 26th,
has arrived
The Arabia arrived out 25th
Motifs has an elaborate article in the Lon
don Times on the American war, which
attracts considerable attention. He casts the
whole responsibility on the South.
The French Government contemplated more
liberal press law, and the repeal of the law
for public safety.
Bourse flat-69f 40c.
1t is asserted that the Italian government
has rejected the conditions on which France
consented to evacuate Rome France will re-
cognize the new kingdom before the end of
June
The peasantry in Russia and Poland are to
be finally relieved from compulsory labor on
the 1st of October
The duty on cotton twist and yarns, in
India, has been reduced to 5 per cent.
LATER.
Liverpool, 26M.-Breadstuffs dull pro-
visions steady.
London, Saturday E5eniug Consols
closed to-day, 91s@91a. Money 91s@915
account. l. c. shares 4O@39 discount. Erie
21@22.
The Australasian has S221 600 in snecie
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
Affairs ut Cairo.

CA1RO, juno f.
Two guns were mounted at Birds Point to-
day.
The man Pulley, arrestedat Carbonate as
traitor, was sent to Springfield this P. M
Two more of the same kidney are expected
here tonight
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

rWThe Chicago Tribune announces conf
IDENTIFY that General Scott has informed the
Cabinet that the the last secession flag shall
be torn down, and Jeff Davis hung or driven
from the country, within eleven months from
the day when Fort Sumter was surrendered.
His plan is to occupy Virginia and Tennessee
completely by the Goth of July, quartering
$1,000 troops at Memphis until the sickly sea
son is past, when they will move on toward
the Balize, there meeting the conquering army
of the East, and celebrating Washington's
next birth day in New Orleans. So mote it be !
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

REBEL V1croR1Es.-The "Confederates" of
the South are celebrating two great triumphs.
With over a dozen forts and batteries and
twelve thousand soldiers, they captured Fort
Sumter garrisoned with eighty men. This
was their first great victoryL The other is
the assassination of Col. Ellsworth, the boy
soldier, in public hotel!
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

TIE EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON THE CRIs1s.-
At the recent Episcopal Convention in Du-
buque, Bishop Lee delivered stirring and
patriotic address in which he took the ground
that it was the duty of all Christian citizens
s'to uphold the Constitution and laws under
which we live, and to stand by the civil au-
thority in this time of trial" The Conven-
ton passed resolutions unanimously to the
same effect.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH,
REPORTED ExPREssLY FOR THE JOURNAL.1

FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.
IMPORTANT FROM WASHING TON.
FROM FORT MONROE.
The Traitors Watched in Baltimore.
Baltimore City Guards Give Up
their A rms.
No New Levy of Troops Contemplated.
THE ARMY TO BE RE-oRcANIZED.
JEFF: Davis Visits Harper's Ferry.
Kentucky Volunteers to be Armed by
the Government.
FEARS OF A COLLISION IN LOUISVILLE.
The CniOMists to be Supported.
Probable Evacuation of Harper's Ferry.
FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE NOT YET TAKEN.
Douglas Remains to be Inferred in Illinois.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
Col. Kelly not Killed.

I1NCINNAT1 JUNG f.
Col. Kelly, wounded in the Phillippa action,
is not dead as reported last night. He was
severely wounded in the breast, but the ball
had been extracted, and hopes are entertained
Of his recovery.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

~ The banking houses of E. I. Tinkham
& Co., and l. H. Burch & Co., at Chicago,
have made assignments. Stump-tail curren-
cy caused too heavy pressure for them,
though it is thought Mr.. Burch, who was at
one time one of the wealthiest men in Chica-
go, was embarrassed by the enormous expen-
ses of his divorce trial last year.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
SOUTHERN LOSS ONLY FIFTY.

PENALTY FOR ILLEGALLY OPENING LET
TERN the United States Circuit Court at
Boston, Washington Smelling, Of East Boston,
who plead guilty to opening letter belonging
to another person, has been sentenced by
Judge Sprague to twelve days imprisonment
and fine of S75. .-,.,-.-r
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
Hanging of n SDv.

A Richmond despatch reports that son of
the law partner of the President of the Lou
don and Hampshire railroad, was hung as
spy by the South Carolina volunteers.
1t appears that the frigate Powhattan is
blockadng Mobile.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

~ Western Virginia is as unanimous
against secession as any section could be where
the right of free suffrage prevails. Intwenty
five counties the votes foot up-against seces-
sion, 1913; for secession, 1926. Majority,
% 5AS
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
RSPSuffererS from ScrOfula and ScroflIO

t8y@Sufferers from Scrofula and Scrofulous
affections, clean up! Why wear your PIN
pies, Blotches, Ulcers, Sores? Why have
the life twisted out Of you by Dyspepsia,
Rheumatism and Gout? Why suffer Syph-
little and Mercurial diseases to rot the bones
in your body, or the flesh off your bones !?
Why let your sluggish blood drag and scatter
its distempers through your veins +? AYERS
Comp. EXT of Sarsaparilla cures these COM
plants, and cleanses them out of the sytem
Use it faithfully and you bring to society
healthier, cleanlier, and far more acceptable
member. Baltimore, Md.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
NEW York. June 3.

r...- NEW 1ORk, June D.
The Secretary of State has ordered several
of the prize vessels released.
Hawkins Regiment of Zouaves has sailed
for Fort Monroe.
Advices from Fort Monroe say Gen. Huger
had 10000 men at Norfolk and 10000 more
at Portsmouth and along the shores of the
river. tits inexpedient to make any demon
stration towards Portsmouth or Gosport at
present. The report that Gen. Butler con-
templated an advance on Petersburg is I'M
founded. Six Dahlgreen bronze twelve-poun-
ders have been fished up by the rebels near
the navy yard Eight tons of gunpowder are
said to have been taken from the magazine of
the Merrimac, perfectly dry. The Merrimac,
Dolphin and Germantown it is said, will be
in sea-going order in two weeks
CINCINNATI, June 5.
An engagement at Phillippa, Va, took place
at five o'clock on Monday morning. The
plan was a well laid surprise, but the impetu-
osity of few troops gave the rebels warning,
and they fled in haste, leaving their baggage
forty horses, four wagons loaded with provis-
ions, and 500 muskets. Col. Kelly, while
charging in advance of his men, was shot with
a revolver by a rebel who had charge of a
provision wagon. The secessionists numbered
!, 800, well armed and equipped.
BALTIMORE, June 5.
A steamer from Old Point Comfort reports
all quiet there.
The bark Gen. Green, of Charleston, for
Baltimore, owned by gentlemen of Charles
ton, with cargo of sugar and molasses, has
been captured by the Quaker City.
The U. S. Marshal took possession of the
gun factory of Messrs. Merrill & Thomas, Of
this city, to-day, and seized all the breech-
loading muskets in the establishment. Init
nation was given that ample employment
would soon be given to the establishment in
the manufacture of arms for the Government
| A committee of citizens, arrived from Wash.
ington, received the assurance from the Govern
ment that Baltimore shall have share in
building the gun boats and furnishing sup
plies to the Government also, that the Gov
eminent will soon have opened, and keep free
and unmolested, for travel and trade, the en-
tire line of the Baltimore & Ohio R. R., nov
effectually INSTRUCTED by the Confederates a
| Harper'S Ferry
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

WANTS SOMEBODY TO BACK Down. - The
Atlanta (Ga.) Intezligencer has a very lugu-
brious article on the war, and wants somebody
to back down. 1t thinks the South can'twith
honor, and that the North must, because the
interests of both sections are forpeace. In the
last estimate, we think the Inteuigencer is
mistaken, at least we hear no cries for peace
in this direction and if the sound comes wall
ing up from the South, the rebels there know
how to obtain it. The terms have been very
distinctly proclaimed by the President of the
United States.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
Another PrOclamat ton from Jeff.
Davis.

WASHINGTON, June 3.
Special to the Post, reported that Jeff. Davis
has issued proclamation directing the Fed
eral troops to withdraw from Virginia soil.
Private advices say that Davis is really
alarmed and his anxiety is so greatas to affect
his health.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
LATE NEWS.
Tho Mother and Sister of Senator
Douglas.

CANANDAIGUA, june 3.
Mrs. j. H. Granger, only sister of Judge
Douglas, while on the way to the depot at
Clifton Springs, to take the train for Chicago,
Saturday last, was thrown from her carriage
and sadly injured, and narrowly escaped with
her life.
The mother Of Judge Douglas, Mrs. G.
Granger, who resides near Clifton Springs, is
overwhelmed with grief at the death Of her
Only son.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
Death of SeMa tor DOUGLAS.

CHICAGO, June g.
Senator Douglas died this morning at nine
o'clock and ten minutes.
Those in attendance at the time were Mrs.
Douglas, DR.. Miller, Mrs. Cults, j. Marsdon
Cults, Jr., of Washington, D. P. Rhodes, of
Cleveland, DR.. McVicker, Spencer G. Benham
and DR.. Hay, of Chicago.
His remains will be taken from here Wednes-
day to Washington.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

Bishop Simpson said in a recent SER
mon:-We will take our glorious fag-the
flag of our country-and nail it gust 6elow the
cross j! That is high enough! There let it
wave as it waved of old Around it let us
gather! First Christ's, then our country.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
Another Victory.

LED---A detachment of Gen. McClellan's COM
mand surprised 1000 rebels al Phillippa, Va,
Sunday night, killing Is and capturing a large
amount of horses, ammunition, &C. The
rebels fled, and were being hotly pursued at
last accounts. Capt. Kelley, of the LIST regi-
ment of Virginia U. S. volunteers, was NOR
tally wounded and has since died Phillippa
is the county seat of Barbour county, 20 miles
south of Grafton.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

WThe Charleston Mercury calls the
American Flag, ''that vulgar old ensign-the
United States flag fitting ensign for bar
Der, or insignia for mobdom." The editor
needs halter round his neck with one end
attached to the limb of palmetto tree.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

VALUE OF PRIZE VESSELS TAKEN BY THE U.
S. FLEEr.-The number of prizes taken in
Hampton Roads since the enforcement of the
blockade is about forty, and their aggregate
value is estimated at about one million dollars.
She schooner Haxall captured by the Mime
sofa, had cargo of manufactured tobacco Of
a superior quality, valued at 100000.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

wA drunken fend, Joseph Blamb, cut
out his wife's tongue, and then broke her jaw,
at Cleveland, Ohio, recently.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

s~We withhold our Judgment, for the
present, as to the propriety Of the suggestions
of our much respected friend, S. McNutt,
Esq, in another column. At the proper time
our readers will hear from us on the subject
ny There were subscribed to the "Mis-
souri, Volunteer Fund" in New York, 81 800
up to Friday last. The money is to be en-
ployed to support the families of the loyal sol
diers of St. Louis.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

gaYNo dispatches are allowed to pass over
the wires between st. Louis and Memphis.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

wA new idea has been started in the
South to raise money, which is in substance,
that the cotton planters shall sell one half
of their crops to the Confederate Government
and take bonds in payment, these bonds to be
used as money and made legal tender in the
payment of debts.
The GREAT VIcroRY-The New Orleans
papers have received that news of that terri
BILE fight at Hampton, which didn't come off
the other day, via Nashville. The Picayune
announced the result in stirring capitals, for
instance:
SIX HUNDRED LINCOLN TROOPS
KILLED AND WOUNDED,
SOUTHERN LOSS ONLY FIFTY.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

JOHN Browns AND THE PRESENT CONTEST
James Redpath asserts, in recent letter, that
''none of John Browns men have taken part
in any of the present military movements
nor will they. But if the Government wishes
to employ them in Cuba, do not hesitate to
say that it has only to authorize them pre-
pare, and they will soon be in readiness to
sail"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

Renegades are always worse than men
who have never done right Albert Pike, Of
Arkansas, is an instance of this He was born
in Massachusetts,, but by his residence in the
land of reputation and bowie-knives has be-
come degraded enough to raise a regiment of
Indians for instant service in behalf of the
Montgomery traitors.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

NPEach additional arrival from South
America swells the dreadful account of the
numbers destroyed by the recent earthquakes
in the Argentine republic. At first we were
told 7 or 5000, then not less than 1 900, and
now by an arrival at Boston from Montevideo,
the number destroyed at Mendoza and sever
al small towns in the neighborhood of that
city, is stated to be not less than 20,O00.-
Mendoza is a mountain of ruins, under which
temain sepulchred 10000 of her inhabitants
Of many families of Is or 20, not single
member survives. The details of the numer-
GUS letters from the unhappy persons who
escaped are terrible; their suferings for the
first days were cruel the narrative of so
much suffering rends the heart. Probably
three quarters of the population persisted in
district of four square leagues.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

AQUA CREEK.-Aquia Creek, the location
of the battery that has been attacked by the
United States ships is a small riverin Stafford
county, Virginia, flowing into the Potomac,
So miles below Washington. The river is
navigable for a short distance by small craft,
and is connected with Washington by steam
boat line, and with Richmond, by the Rich
mond, Fredericksburgh and Potomac railroad,
IS miles long. The object Of its occupancy
by the Government, is to get possession Of
that railroad
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

BLACK FRIDAY-The Chicago Times moral
ICES on the fact that in this most unlucky war
every prominent movement has taken place on
the most unlucky day-Friday. The bonn
bardment of Sumter was commenced on Fri
day; the troubles in Baltimore took place on
Friday the first and bloodiest riot in st. Louis
occurred on Friday; the attack on Sewalls
Point was made on Friday; the attack on
Alexandria was made on Friday, and Ellsworth
was shot on Friday 1t has been all "Fri-
day" business
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
Number A.

FRIEND MAHIN - There was rumor in
Washington that the members of the cabinet
who were in secret session were contemplating
an immediate attack on Harper's Ferry. Such
an event would stop the trains upon the road
by which was to return home, the secession
lists having entire control of the railroad from
the Point of Rocks to Grafton, more than 200
miles. t..0
Atthe Relay House where 200 government
troops are stationed, waited for the western
train from Baltimore. A Federal officer &C
costed me in this wise: 'My, friend, if you
are going West from this point, the safest
course for you will be to take off that Union
badge" referring to Washington rosette Of
"red, white and blue" pinned to my coat. Is
that dangerous I said. "You can ask for
friend at Harper's Ferry and not be able to
find one if you show that" he replied. The
idea of being obliged to hide the slightest sign
Of loyalty to the Union, and of veneration for
the Father of my country was not pleasing,
but discretion is the better part of valor," so
I took it off and put it in my pocket.
Taking seat in the train, found very few
persons that were to my taste. There were
about 40 sslewd fellows of the baser sort" from
Baltimore, who might be called "roughs,"
"plug-uglies" or other names Of evil omen, on
their way to join the rebel forces at Harper's
Ferry. They had plenty of whiskey, but no
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

DULL TINES AT New ORLEANs.-The New
Orleans Delta of the 26th ult, says:
The arrivals of river steamers at this port
for the week ending on Friday noon last,
were twenty-three in number, of which two
were from st. Louis. The receipts of this
week are the most meager on record for the
last ten years, and show positively the exis-
tence of war between the North and South.
Of course, we need not at present or hereaf
ter, be fearful Of any scarcity, as ere long
Tennessee, Upper Louisiana, Arkansas, and
other States of the Confederacy, will have
products enough in this market to supply all
wants.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

Liverpool, 26M.-Breadstuffs dull; pro-
visions steady.
London Saturday E5eniug Consols
closed to-day, 91s@91a. Money 91s@915
account. l. c. shares 4O@39 discount Erie
21@22.
The Australasian has 1921 900 in specie
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

Kentucky Volunteers to be Armed by
the Government.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

VI. HOUIS, CuIIe o.
In the Mcdonald case, this morning, returns
to the writ of habeas corpus were made by
Coils. Boernstein, Brown, and McNeal, SUBJ
stantially the same as those of Gen. Lyon and
Col. Blair. An attachment against Captain
Lyon was then applied for by petitioners
counsel which Judge Treat declined to issue
on the ground of insufficient proof showing
that such step ought to be taken. Here the
case rests for the present.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

FEARS OF A COLLISION IN LOUISVILLE.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-11-06
Convention in Ninth District.

This Convention which was held at Wilkesboro,
on the 22d ut., nominated Hon. B. S. Gather, Of
Morganton, for the Confederate Congress Mr.. G.'s
election is therefore certain, and he will make an
able representative. At the sane Convention, Hon.
Anderson Mitchell attended and nominated Tod X.
Caldwell, Esq, Elector for the District, and the
nomination was confirmed. Mr.. Caldwelrs name
had been placed on the conservative ticket before,
but we are glad to have the endorsement of Mr..
Mitchell, whose honored name has been placed on
the original secession or Military Board ticket with
out his knowledge or consent We would gladly
have voted for Mr.. Mitchell but 1t was we'll known
that he did not desire the position. He will do doubt
vote for the "people's ticket" headed by "Graham
and Reid" The following resolution offered by Q.
F. Neal, Esq, of Ashe, was unanimously adopted.
1t cmbodies what we have been laboring to secure
for months, and we heartily endorse it. We shall
publish the entire proceedings in our next:
"Resolued, That the time las fully come when al
former party prejudice and distinction should be
laid aside and that the only feeling that should
now animate the Southern Confederacy, is devotion
to her cause and resistance to the cowardly enemy.