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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24
REMAINS OF WASHINGTON NOT REMOvED

NEW York, May 16.
The Herald's special dispatch from Fred
erick states that rumor prevails that the
Kentuckians at Harper's Ferry have not
been furnished with arms, and are in state
of mutiny, and have declared for the Union,
and are about leaving for home. There is
trouble there, and desertions are numerous
WASHINGTON, May TO-
A messenger was sent to the commander
Of the Pawnee, now off Alexandria, with he1
guns pointed upon the town and it is IN
derstood that the secession flag now floating
over that city will soon come down.
A schooner was seized to-day at Baltim ore
having on board two boxes Mimic rifles and
three boxes ,lmmu lsion q So, detected
some of the Baltimora po ice taking from a
warehouse boxes c. Minie muskets Nta the
evident purpose o. see ing the S,om the
government. The ar>as Were seized and
taken into camp or Feoesal Hill.
Oonclusl,, evidence was fclld, beyond
doubt, of the complieity of tt police O.
Baltimore with tn rebals.
The Iri6wnss dispateh says; '7aving see
it stated that Senator ,uglas hd received
asked the President if 1t was SO !; he said Il
was not, and that he had no. thought Of
rendering it to him. He also said that il
generals were to be appointed from civil life
he imagined there were many who would bt
inferior to Douglas in that position tha
Senator Douglas was the first to tell him o
anticipated trouble in Mary land, and tt
point out the proper route ola Perryville AM
Annapolis, and suggested that Ft. Monroe
and Point Comfort were the points that com
manded the whole of that section of country
Mr.. Lincoln referred with pleasure to the
fact that Mr.. Douglas, earlier than any
called upon him announcing his determi
nation to stand by him and approving hi
course.
The President has promoted Brigadiel
General Butler to be henceforth Majo
General of the United States army. g
The most significant offer yet made th'
government is received from Scotland. Ger
tain prominent Scottish merchants doing bus
mess in this country are responsible for
tender of ten regiments, unequipped, bu
well built, hardy, active men, who arc no
earning $11 month above their living an
who are ready and willing to enter the ser
vice of the United States for the war, be
long or short, on condition that al the expil
alton of the war, Government will grant the1
each bounty of land = .5sl :&.
Two yachts belonging to private individ
uals leave to-day, being formally accepte
by the government, and detailed for servic
| by the Treasury Department. The owner!
jos. G.. Bennett, Jr., of New Yor-, and |
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24
In QUARTERS, KKoKUK, !
Nav 1f 1891

IN QUARTERS, hEOKUK, I
May l6, 1861. !
FRIEND JOURNAL To write anything
new from city like this, is out of the ques-
ton. 70 make company news when the
same daily routine of duties are performed,
with but little or no variation, is impossible.
This much we can say-that company G is,
under the soldierly command of Capt. Ma
son, gaining friends and admirers. and sus-
tains, among disinterested spectators, the
reputation of being the best drilled company
of raw recruits il Keokuk. When mustered
in on Tuesday, said Lieutenant Chambers as
the last man passed, "a fine body Of men,
soldiers in appearance, and gentlemen in
conduct" Our company was mustered in
less than one half the time occupied by the
other companies. Three of the boys brought
with US will return home. Mr.. Flannigan,
rejected by examining officer on account Of
feeble health; Mr.. Meader, for defective an
kle; Mr.. Groves returns to give place to Mr..
Stone, who is anxious to go with us. None
of US have been in hospital, although there
are some eight men there under care of the
surgeon. Most of US are gaining flesh, and
all are in fine spirits.
Next Monday we 60 into camp, about
three miles above town. No arms, equipage,
or anything else received, up to the time of
| writing.
C,l. Bates and Mai. Porter he-e returned
, lone, 70 rcturn IN Monday next, The reg
j,nentsi Ulcers, far IS filled, as gather
-om reliable a"taori,y, are "a lows: Col.
3 tes, Lieut.. c.. Me-t It, Maj >porter, Ad-
=" mt ), aldron, of DU6uou Gre ), Lieut..
: Itch, O. 27 1por,, quart, }iaster, (de-
chned,) Drum Major. Iaos. Cunn,ns.
Col. Curtis arrived here cuesday, and
Yesterday proceeded tc Des Moines to take a
hand in military matters. He has been ap-
,.0:.lted b a-ti ier General of t..e Iowa forces.
There is much complaint among the troops
about the general manner of raising the
| first regiment, and the failure to arm and
equip it. There has been a grand display OF
| ilflHXpeTlenCe, anu SUiitt OLO tfuiSs w ho
lit is 1 know not. Other regiments have
been organized and marched to foreign ports
in less time than we have been in Keokuk.
On the 9th of April this first regiment was
full, and ready for marching orders. Ample
time has followed to arm every man and
furnish us with camp equipage. Neither has
been done, and to-day we have the same old
story that we heard at Muscatine-the tents
and furniture are at Burlington ready foz
shipment-ar have been ordered from St.
Louis. The prospects are now very datter'
ing for remaining three months in this vi
cinity. trust not, however.
Many are the imprecations which fall louo
and strong upon Keokuk and in three months
know not what might be the result. Oul
boys are all anxious to know when their frs
installments are to be paid. 1t would be i'm
possible to raise money enough among US t.
furnish each man with plug of tobacco.
It may interest some of your readers t
know that although we were mustered in ol
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24
OUR ARMY CORRESPONDENCE,
HEAD QUARTERS FIRST Iowa REGIMENT,
KEoKUK, Nav Is, 1861. {

| KEoKUK, May Is, 1861.
! Last night our boys were agreeably sur
prised by q visit from Sheriff Gordon, ant
the Sheriff jr. An eager crowd surrounded
them at once, anziously inquiring for news
from home, letters, packages, &c. The hap
py recipients of any OF these favors were OBJ
jects of general envy.
Yesterday we were mustered into the
United States service. Privates Snow, Tur
pia and Baird were discharged from ou,
company, honorably, our number being toe
large. We now number 1O1, rank and file,
Samuel Holmes has been appointed Stewart
of the hospital. His appointment pleases
every one.
Our company is in good health, with one
exception. Private Thinning is quite sick IN
the hospital Privates Greenhow and Donly
are 10 good health again. The most of US
are enjoying better health than usual.
This slow old town is behind the times in
a good many things. they have no tele-
graph, and we do not receive mail from
Muscatine more than twice week, and that
very irregularly Those who send letters to
us had better send them by private hands if
possible.
Col. Curtis arrived here yesterday from
Washington l hear that he is to raise a
regiment of Iowa companies for the three
years service. Tho Adjutant General jim.
forms me that no companies will be received
into active service from those counties which
have already two companies in the field.
Henry OConnor, of ours, is general fa-
vorite with the regiment His name is being
mentioned with considerable enthusiasm in
conrection with the Governorship do not
know whether be would accept of it now,
but if he will, am satisfied that no more
popular nomination could be made. A pri-
vate in the regiment, drilling, performing
duty, and staying in quarters with the rest
Of US, he possesses great influence in the
regiment and has made host of friends
since he has been here.
1t is rumored this morning that our arms
: 'e . come from St. Louis. { C,nhicting re-
ports ar rife W = reference to orr lestina-
ton. Sc-ne thius that We vii remain on
trc Missouri bo-1er fer the g.. ae months
@ others Il as in tel days W. will b. in Cairo.
Nous oerrons.
had s,. with g ole .ascal who
rs trying to poison US under the pretenoe
o. eceding u. We boys founS out that the |
coffee was strained through the cooks
dirt aprons, and the dtied apples stewed
in ...e wash kettle, favored by the intermix-
ture of stray pieces Of old soap and other
appurtenances belonging to that usensil, and |
we leagued together and informed our OFF,
GERS that we would not take another meal at |
that place. This stand procured Us change |
Of quarters, and we are now boarded very |
1ecently. The only thing we regret is that |
we did not upset the old sooundrel's fixtures,
soap kettles and all, pitch him and his cook
on the top of them, and choke the rascally |
quartermaster with pan full of his own in
feraal grub.
If any person in the county has revolv-
er to spare, he can do no better service to |
the country than to send it to company A."
They cannot be had here for love or money
TT T. O.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

The RIGHT STAND.-A dispatch from Har-
risburgh announces that the Governors of
all the free States from Pennsylvania west,
have asked and obtained pledge from Pres
ident Lincoln, that no compromise or cessa-
ton of the war shall take place until the
National flag floats over all the National
n-onertv
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

B@The hymn, My Country it's oflThee,"
now so popular, was ecomposed by J. F.
Smith, of Newton, Mass, late Professor in
the Theological Seminary in that place. He
is also author of the hymns, sThe Morning
Light is Breaking" and eyes, My Native
Land Love Thee," which are sung by
Christians in every cline.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

ET Another Isthnus steamer has escaped
the clutches of the piratical Southern privs-
teers. The North Star arrived at her dock
in New York, on Sunday morning, 18th
inst, with 5O,oo0 in specie There is now
10 unarmed vessel of this line afoat. On
the Pacific side, the Golden Age left San
Francisco on the lst inst, as we learn by
Pony Express but in consequence of fears
entertained in relation to the safety of her
cargo, she took away only $4ss, ,0o0-about
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

The RAILROADS AL D THE WAR.-Ws no :.
in our Southern exchanges the proceed 8;
of Convention of the Presidents OF South.
ern Railroads at Montgomery. There was
a full representation of the roads in the Sc
ceded States. The meeting resolved tc
carry troops for the Southern Confederacy
at the rate of two cents per mile and sup.
plies for the army at half the amount of the
local rate. The roads of the North have
generally carried the troops free.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

STOPPING THE SUPPLIEs.-The instructions
of the Secretary of the Treasury to the
Western Custom House officers are to stop
all munitions of war, provisions and other
supplies, going to insurgents in arms against
the government. There can be no question
about the right and duty of the government
in the case. except by those who dispute the
right of hegovernmcnt to maintain the con.
stitution by force. If the government has a
right to suppress the insurrection, it has the
right, and is its duty, to stop supplies from
the insurgents. Those who desire the Un-
ion preserved and The rebellion put down,
will approve this movement. 1t is not ex
pected that it will satisfy the secessionists.
nor symp athizers with them.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

WHEN DID SHE Pin answer to tEs ques-
ton asked by A. q. Stephens, s'Wren did
Virginia ask aid or protection from. the
United States COVE rnment r. the Phlladel-
phia Bulletin replies:
We are not disposed togo far back into
the annals of history to answer this question
in full hut the last instance we noao think
Of was when Virginia asked the aid Of the
United States Marines to drive John Brown
--seyenteen white men --and one ''nigger'
--out of the arsenal at Harpe.'s Ferry.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

Aw1ntense activity is the order Of the
day at the Watervliet Arsenal, near
Toy New York. Sixty thousand ball
cartridges, eighty thousand bullets, and an
immense quantity of bomb-shells, grape and
canister, and spherical case shot, artillery
harness, and flannel cases for canon car
tridges, are turned out daily. The Water
vlet is the largest Arsenal in the Union.-
There is no mandatory of the sort south of
Washington.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

M The Cincinnati Commercial pronounces
the story of John Brown, Jr., and his four
hundred drilled negroes, to be utterly untrue,
Mr. Caldwell, of Ashta5ula, saw him a.
MS own residence at the tt ne referred 10,
o'ietly pursuing his business. The Locality
ndicat ID is thicklv Topulated, ard if the
Tory was true, j. whole country must
ave known it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

~ We decline entering into partizan
controversy with the Reuieso - not because
we have any fears of being worsted, but be-
cause this is no time for such discussions,
when we have common enemy to contend
with. We will merely remark, however,
that the JOURNAL has always been in favor Of
coercion, if need be, to enforce the authori-
ty of the Federal Government in the seeded
States. We haven't the least objection to
the Revie,0 man making himself appear
better Union man than we-if he can do it
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

A FATAL OUTRAGB.-An unfortunate acei-
dent occurred at Camp Curtin, in Harrisburg,
Pa, last week. Six soldiers of the ALE
gheny Guard were allowed to 60 to the city,
and becoming intoxicated, entered hotel,
~ 70 +hoy dewsnded liquor, and, it being
used, they chareed bayonets on the lan@
ord kill ng him Instantly. In re:arn, the
O,.r-teno r drew q revolver, shooting two
men, " unding ii 70 dang rous.y. The
otter fo were inn. eaiately placed in Jail
10 await trial.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

Loss OF LIFE Ar CHARLisToN. An
derson declares, in referente to the battle at
Charleston harbor, that "tlsrs scas a Toss OF
lifs on the part Of the Coyederate troops
whicA has been 2ourposely concealed from
the public eye" ~ a s. II
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

D@Memphis is infested with incendiaries
as well as traitors. Two large fires last
week, destroyed property to the amount of
nearly 100000, including one business
block and seven dwelling houses, with con-
tents. These are only two Of series Of
recent oonAsgrations.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

Late CAPTAIN, now Colonel Nathaniel
Lyon, the hero OF the recent military ex-
ploit at st. Louis, native of Connecticut.
lie entered the service az Second Lieuten-
ant. july 1, ,1841. Ea has been once brev ted,
and he received his Captains commission
August 20, 1847: .sa
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

- The Adjutant. General of Ohio has
called on all persons in that State capable of
carrying arms, to organize reserve corps.
One corps comprising hundred thousand
men will be organized at once.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

nE There is no truth in the rumor that
Breckenridge was about To- accept com
msnd in the Federal army. na 81
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

Tuesday, 18th inst, the date Of our commi
sion in tho U. s. service will be the arriv
of the first company here, beins May 4tl
making our term expire August 4th.i ss
There are some rumors that we so to Har
nibal, to be stationed along the line of tn
Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad, threat
against which have been made by secession
ists General Curtis thinks we shall NOV
soon, and looks for long war. 1t certainl
will not be along the Mississippi valley. Cal
70 is safe against any force which the Con
federate States can bring against it. TIL
bold step of Capt. Lyon, and the arrival o
Gen. Harney, has saved st. Louis, and set
tied the question of secession in Missouri.
Boats have stopped from this point down
except the st. Louis and Keokuk regula
packets. 54- 1857
have had opportunities Of seeing severa
dark forms landed here, fleeing from th'
land of bondage. .
Sheriff Gordon and son gave US sight O
their familiar countenances, yesterday, and
were constituted bearers of dispatches by
the Muscatine companies. z.
HEAD QUARrFRs lsr Iowa Rect !
KEoKuK, May II, 1861
l seize very few moments to write you
hasty line. Yesterday we were agreeably
surprised by visit from Messrs. Stewart,
Bryant AMI Compton, and Mrs. O'Connor
and Mrs. Compton, Of your city, bearing the
munifcent present of the citizens and ladies
of Musoatine Of substantials and luxuries.
In the evening" about six o'clock, a table at
the Billings House was set with the provis-
ions. The private parcels, sent to individu-
ais, were generously opened by them and
contributed to the common stock. Two hun
dred and thirty persons, including invited
guests, surrounded the tables which groaned
under their liberal. weight The boys did
not seem to be 80 anxious to show the
provisions as they were proud and gratifed
by the honor and the compliment which this
mark of your esteem indicated. One of our
company took large package away, think
ing it contained messages, letters &C., and
on opening it at the quarters found it to con-
tain bount,sl su.pl Of rich IN luscious
cakes, jellies, &c. "Well,' he said locking
81 thorptt surely thai mis- had
letters for me" He TIL ID arol! anG dis
tributed his cakes freely as a soldier should
do. At the sapner II nry O'C 0nor was
called for and made ont # his mo eloquent
and patriotic speeches 1t was received
with enthusiastic applause. judge Lowe and
Rev Mr. Evans, of Muscaiine, followed with
noble speeches, which were vociferonsly ap-
plauded. After supper the remnants of the
FEAST were divided between compal les A and
Q. Col. Bates is not yet here Our camp
equippsge has arrived, and it is rumored that
we will be ordered into camp tomorrow. I
will write you again on Monday. The boys
are all in good spirits, and anxious to get
into active service. Private Winning is the
only one sick in this company. The sugges-
ion Of Henry OConnor's name for
Governor takes like wild fire. Democrats
and Republicans unite in supporting him
most enthusiastically. HJ.c.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

~ By the letter Of our Des Moines cor
respondent, it will be seen that concuy 'ent
resolution has unanir' ously passed both
Houses of the General Assembly, pledging
every man, and every dollar of the State, for
the maintenance of the Union. This is nobly
dooa
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24


OPERATIONS OF THE BLOCKADE.
Arrest of Southern Ambassador on
his Return from Europe.
COLONEL ANDERSON IN CINCINNATI.
Some Decisive Movement Expected Soon
FLIGHT OF UNION MN FROM MISSOURI
More Rebels Captur.d in Missouri.
Capture of a Submarine Boat.
KENTUCKY TO REMAIN NEUTRAL.
GEN. BUTLER PROMOTED,
$%%--
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24
The Goveraaor,s Message

Will be found an able, statesman-like doc
ument. The Governor recommends the
mastering, arming and equipping of suf
6cient force to meet all anticipated calls Of
the General Government for aid, and also tc
protect our western border from incursions
by Indians
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

The DUBIOUS BANK SUSPENSION ex-
animation of Theo. Gelpcke, at Dubuque, on
the 10th inst, shows that his concern was
ostensibly German Savings Bank. The
debts foot up over $4,000. The firm Of
Theo. Gelpcke & Co., proves to have only
consisted Of Theo. Gelpcke himself. TIE
actual amount due depositors is $S7, 6s2, 10
total liabilities $3e, 1882. The inventory
of the assets about $4,000. During the
second days trial the crowd in the court
house became so exasperated that Mr.. &
had to be removed to Jail to guard agains
being attacked. At the close Of the tria
Justice Ksrrick held him to bail in the sun
of $5o,00o to appear at the next term Of tn
District Court. The bail could not be raised
and Mr.. Gelpcke was committed to jail.