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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-10

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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-09-10


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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08
"Mastcrly Inactivity"

The times are big with events. During
The merit Congress proposition to aoo1.sh
5 lorery may come from the loyal men in the
Cotton States. A creditahle witness has
lately testified that 1000 Union men have
been hung in the South for opinions sake
Jeff. Davis minions have went even further,
and have insultcd and murdered women and
children in their frenzy. Slavery has brutal
lied the Southern mind, and thousands see
and feel it. When released from this reign OF
terror, they will demand the abolition OF its
great cause. Then, all Democrats Excepting
the few yet joined to their idoD will acquiesce
and assist. The wise act Of Congress, and
Mr.. Lincoln's action in holding Fremont to
It has saved kentucky. Douglas, Holt, and
Dix. and their millions of followers, have
been the means of saving us from the tender
mercies of the South thus far. Will Repub-
licans drive away all their friends? The
speeches at the Court House last night, i'm
puening the motives of all Democrats, can
produce no good One patriotic Democrat in
the ranks is worth whole regiment Of such
stay.at-home speakers. If Republicans will
let Slavery take care of itself, and devote all
their energies to projecting the war, the skies
Will soon brighten. When the rebelllous
States are conquered, Congress and the loyal
men from the South will be competent to act
Justly in the matter. he abolition of slavery
will come in due time, like the hearty shouts
of a Methodist brother, because he couldn't
help it," Fremont is nothing; Lincoln is
nothing; but the Constitution and Govern
ment are everything.
Nov. 6, 1861. j. >. II.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

From Missouri.
Hardee and 7Aompson Join Prices army
aoith 10000 Men-Other Rebels on their
Woy from Arkansas.-Bad Prospect for
the Federal Cause.
Especial to Chicago Evening Journal
ST.. LOUIS, Nov. 5.
The following special has just been received
by the Republican:
FREMoNTs HEADQUARTERS, CAMP LYON,
Springfield, No., Nov. 2.
Reliable information has Just been received
here through party of scouts that Gen. Har-
dee and the remnant of JEFF. Thompson's
command left Wayne county on the 18th ult,
with 10000 to $4,000 men, and 10 cannon
had arrived 20 miles below Forsyth, 2 or
days ago, to join Sterling Prices rebel forces,
and that Hardee and Thompson are probably
now with them at Cassville.
Gen. A. S. johnson is also reported to be
with the enemy, and will take command of
secession army.
A number of troops are on their way from
Little Rock, Arkansas, to join Hardee, who
among his artillery has one 32.pound howit-
ger, and four 12-pounders; also German reg
iment of artillery, which is said to be the
best in the country.
If this news be correct, and see no reason
to doubt it, it is highly possible the rebel
forces will attack Springfield at once, and the
pre- sent period, owing to the removal of Gen.
Fremont, is most inauspicious for the Federal
cause, since no other General understands,
as well as he, the existing situation Of affairs.
G. N.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

WHAT WE UNDERSTAND BY ENDORSEMENT OF
THE ADMINISTRATORS are far from be-
leving the old dogma that "the King can do
no wrong" or even that Presidents can 90
no wrong. But when the whole power of the
government is needed to grapple with for
midable rebellion, it is no time to divide pub
lie sentiment upon questions of minor import
ance. 1t is better for the people to submit to
a wrong than to waste their time in fault-find-
ing and their energies in wranglings. After
the war is over, when the rebellion has been
crushed by our united efforts, we can call
our public servants to account for their mis-
takes. Our understanding of an endorse
ment of the Administration is, therefore, ap-
1,rovaz only of such Of its acts as we believe
to be right, and acquiescence in all of them
from motives of policy. The Administration
is undoubtedly doing what it believes to be
best for putting down the rebellion, and
should not be hindered or discouraged by
clamors of the people if it should see fit to re-
move one of their favorites from command
Let us keep cool and stand by our Command
erin Chief till the great battle is won.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

Another naval expedition is now being
prepared at Annapolis by General Burnside
assisted by Generals Blenker and Foster.
Ten or dozen regiments are already be-
spoken for it, and are now either on the
way to Annapolis or are under orders, viz :
the 9Th New Hampshire; 23d, 25th and 9th
Massachusetts, sth and 10th Connecticut;
SD, 53d and Saith New York. and probably
some others. These are to 60 in transports,
to cooperate with the land forces Of Gen.
Sherman, and there need not, therefore, be
any great delay in their departure beyond
the time when it shall be definitely known
where their services are needed. The sealed
ports Of the South are to be opened, and the
Gulf States that precipitated this rebellion
made to feel the weight Of the Federal arm,
which thsy had hoped should only fall upon
the border States.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08
Fremont Superseded at Last!

The intelligence, so often reported and
as often contradicted, comes to US this
morning in an undoubted shape. -
Fremont has been superseded from the
command of the Department Of the Vest
To thousands of true.hearted patriots this
news will come with almost disheartening ef-
feel. Fremont has a deep hold on the
affections of the people. No one, we believe,
doubts his patriotism or his honesty. But
the Administration has stern and unpleasant
duties to perform, and one Of them it has just
performed in the removal of Fremont. Be-
lieving that it has been done for sufficient
reasons, and with the best Of motives, we
bow to the decree, counseling all the admirers
of this distinguished man to exhibit the SAM
disinterested patriotism and firm determine
ton to stand by our glorious flag as breathes
through every word Of his farewell address
to his brave army.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08
Confiscating the Property Of Reb-
els

Confiscating the Property Of Reb-
els.
Our readers are aware from previous init.
nations in these columns that we are strong
" in favor of the doctrine contained in Gen.
Fremont's Proclamation, that the slaves as
we'll as other property Of men who are in &C
tual rebellion against the Government of the
United States should be confiscated. Webe-
lieve that bad it not been for the law that was
passed by the special session Of Congress,
with direct reference to the subject, the doc
trine would have been generally enforced,
and such action would have received the ap-
proval Of loyal men in the rebellious States
Is we'll by those of the North. But the Presi-
dent, az the administrator of the laws, was
in duty bound to require conformity to that
law; and, therefore, the oensure heaped up
on him for modifying Fremonts proclama-
ton was unjust.
The law of Congress, as our readers are
aware, provides that only such slaves as are
actually employed in the armies or forti6ca-
tions of the rebels, shall be confscated. This
does not 20 far enough. No traitor or rebel
against the laws, constitution or authority of
the Government, has any rights Of property
or privilege that the Government is bound to
respect. He has forfeited al the rights of
protection, and being an ost1aw should be 90
regarded by the Federal authorities.
We trust that one of the first acts of the
coming session of Congress will be the re-
peal Of the present inadequate oondsea*ion
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08
From Kentucky and Missouri.

From Kentucky and Missouri.
A Battle and Federal Tictory near Bopl
ing Green, Ky-From Southeast Missou-
ri-Rumored Destruction of Federal
Military Stores at Upton.
Dispatch to the Chicago Evening Journal.
ST.. LOUIS, Nov. 4.
I have Just read private letter received
this morning from Greensboro, KY, which
states that Federal force, numbering 220
men, with pieces of artillery, in command of
Col Bunbridge, left that place week before
last, and on the Goth encountered large body
of rebel cavalry near Morgantown, Butler Co.,
10 miles from Bowling Green.
A severe conflict took place, in which 80
rebels were killed and several wounded. The
Federals suffered no loss. The rebels are
supposed to have been from Bowling Green
on forasing expedition
The letter also states that day or two
previous, the same rebels had attacked a
small body Of Fcderals under Col. McHcnry,
killing 9 and wounding three.
Parties arriving this morning from South
west Missouri state positively that the rebel
Gen. Sydney johnson has joined Price with
his force, estimated at 10000. 1 think it
doubtful.
There are rumors on the street that the
military stores at Upton have been consumed
by fire, but it cannot be traced to any reliable
source. G. N.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08
J. S. H.

Mr.. EDITOR A few days since friend
called nv attention to . reference made by me
in one Of my published Communications from
Missouri to Van Buren, of Co. .. Upon ex-
aminirs said communication, l find the Ian
guage there used might, IS it has been, con-
strued into an impeachment OF vans valor
and patriotism. Such was not the intention.
VANS diminutive size had associated him
with lotions Ga. FOUNDER and the comments
referred to by me we're such as our boys
sport;vely made in connection with said
.64." make this statement to the many
friends of Van, as an act Of justice to him.
w. +. DAVIS.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

law and the substitution therefor Of law
al the property, slaves as we'll
as other property, Of actual rebels who are
known to be engaged in hostile acts against
the Government, aud at tho same time pro-
viding proper safe guards for the protection
Of the rights and property Of loyal Union
men in the South. This would be mere act
Of right on tbs part Of the Government, and
would do much to bring the rebels into SUBJ
lection,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08
JouN MAH1N, Sec.


ADJurANr GENERAL THOMAS REPORT ON
GEN. FREAoNTs CAsE.-The Washington
correspondents! eof the n. Y. Herald says
that 'the report of Gen. Thomas was pre-
pared, at the request of Secretary Cameron,
for the private perusal of the President, and
its appearance in the Tribune is a surprise
to Secretary Cameron, Assistant Secretary
Scott, Adjutant General Thomas and Chief
Clerk Leslie, all of whom deny that they au-
thorized or had any knowledge of its publica-
ton. 1t is private State paper for the use
of the President and Cabinet, and its publ
cation is viewed as exceedingly injurious to
the public service. 1t is the duty Of the Sec
rotary of War to ferret out the person who
so used the document, and make him a pub
lie example"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

The Administration EndOrsed.
II may seem strange TO distant readers
that il should be deemed necessary for
public meeting to be held in tho loyal county
of Muscatine-a county which, We venture
to gay, has sent more volunteers to the war
in proportion to her population than any
other in the Union-for the purpose OF en-
dor,;no the Administration. But, nsverthe-
less, such . meeting was held at the Court
House last Tuesday night. The necessity
for it existed in the fact that on an exceed
ingly stormy and disagreeable night OF last
week few Of the over-zealous friends Of FIRE.
mont got together and passed series OF
highly inaammatosy resolutions, which,
taken in connection with the fact that they
At the same time voted to lay on the
table resolution expressing confidence in
the ability of the Administration to dispose
of Fremont's case in manner to subserve
the best interests of tho country, could not
be otherwise construed than - distEusting
the Administration, If not defying Ito author-
ity. Strange as it may appear, however,
when the substitute for the resolutions came
ND for consideration at the last meeting. al.
though tho two propositions were - ineom-
patibls as oil and water, the same gentlemen
who voted in favor Of the original resolutions
expressed themselves in favor Of the subst''
tute also, and with their votes the latter was
given stronger and broader Specification
and almost unanimously adopted They saw
the mistake they had made before, but in-
stead of acknowledging it maufully, sought
to make it appear that there was really no
antagonism between the two sets Of reselu-
tons. So it will be seen that We have no
opposers to the Administration in Muscatine,
or at least none who dare to come out open
~ in public meeting and announce them
selves as such. The meeting last Tuesday
night, therefore, was merely to correct a
grave mistake made ct . previous meeting.
and that object was accomplished in salts
factory manner to al concerned-except one
diminutive individual, who, it appeared,
had "neither the ability to mould public
opinion nor the honesty to fairly repre-
sent it," or even to acknowledge his error
when his judgment was convinced. He
made low-hung personal assault on the
editor of this paper, but the attack only re.
coiled on bis own head. Our course was
tr;umphantly sustained, and We are satisfied
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08
From Missouri.

Contradictory Reports Concerning Price
and McCulloch.-Discorery Of more Dead
Bodies from the Springfield Battle.-Hor-
rible Condition efthe wilson Creek Bat
tie Field.-Accldent to Gen. Sturgis.-
A flag Of truce at Springfield.
Dispatch to the Chicago Journal.
ST.. LOUIS, Nov. 4.
Eighteen additional rebel bodies have been
discovered in field southwest of Spring
field.
1t is reported that from three to five corpses
of body guards have been discovered on the
prairie, twelve miles southwest of Spring
field.
Nothing has been heard Of the ten missing
guards.
Several unburied bodies have been discov-
cred at Wilson's Creek, and the ground it is
represented is covered with human bones,
skeletons of horses, and tattered clothing
Gen. Sturgis fractured his leg while mount
ing his horse, and will be unfit for further du-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

10y Hon. R. j. Walker is now in WASH
inpton. and sustains the Administration with
all his ability. When he heard of the disas-
trous reconnaissance at Balls Bluff, he ex-
claimed: "Do not let US despair; we have
the ships, the seamen, and the money. The
rebels have neither. The army will not fail
US. and the navy never did,"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

G~Notwithstanding the order forbidding
recruiting for other States in Iowa, Gov.
Kirkwood has given Col. Moore Of the North.
east Missouri regiment authority to recruit
their companies, inasmueh - this regiment
has done and 10 likely to do good service for
the defence Of the IeWa border.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08


while on dress parade, are, Cornelius Cadle,
Ad;utant. and Richard Cadle, Quartermaster.
With over two-thirds of the companies
from Muscatine county, Colonel from Mus
catine, and most of the under officers from
the same county, we are privileged to cal! 1t
the Muscatine Regiment. You may pledge
us to honorably represent the county we hail
from, if we ever called on to 60 upon the
battle field, we'll knowing that if any. Of US
fall in the deadly strife VIC will be remem-
bered, and our names kept green IN your
memories.
We received our orders for State bonds
last Friday, and, after using all the persua-
sion Lieutenant Madden and your correspond
ent could bring to bear, we failed to sell here,
or even get a bid. Lieut.. Madden then
started for Muscatine, and through the influ,
ence of your fellow citizen, George Q. Stone
the gold was paid for the orders at the Wash
ineton Branch of the State Bank, and to-day
our company received their State pay. Ow.
ing to some omission, we were not mustered
for United States pay last week, and will now
have to wait until the next regular pay day
December 31st-before we get any mere
pay.
Our uniforms and arms were distribut I'd
last week, with some few articles excepted. =
Overcoats and pat of our blankets are yet to
come. The State called in its blankets about
a week since, and, as there was not enough
army blankets to supply our company, these
who did not possess some old blanket or
Quilt of their own have had to sleep on the
straw without any covering, for several
nights. This difficulty will probably be rem
edied tomorrow, as l understand blankets
have been received to-day.
We expect to be called away during this
week, and will probably 60 to Benton Bar.
racks, in St. Louis.
Our company are quite well, only three OF
four ailing, and they not seriously.
Tell our friends to hereafter address us
Company A, 18th regiment Iowa volun
teers." y. A. "A. u.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

~Western Virginia has seeded from
Eastern Virginia. Part ofNorth Carolina has
seeded from the rest of North Carolina. The
original secessionists are getting more seces-
sion than they bargained for.-Prenties.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08
Public Meeting.

MUSCATINE, Nov. D, 1901.
Pursuant to call published in the Jour-
nal, a large number of citizens assembl: "a
the Court House, at Z o'clock p. NJ. The
meeting was organized by calling Joseph
Bridgman, Esq, to the chair, and electlns
John Mahin Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been made
known by the Secretary reading the CALL
John G. Stein introduced the following reso-
luton:
RESOLVED, That in the opinion of this con
vention, the secessionists and abolitlonlsts are
equally at fault for our National troubles :
and that the property of all disunlonlsts is
equally liable for coniscation in the same
manner.
Which, after some debate, was lost.
Mr. Wallace moved to take Judge Thay-
er's substitute from the table. Carried. He
then moved the adoption Of the same, where.
upon Mr.. Burnett moved to amend so as to
make the endorsement Of the action of the
Administration general, instead Of combining
it to the Southwest. Remarks were made in
favor of the amendment by Messrs. Butler
Richman, Parvin and Davis, and against ii
by Messrs. Misty, Chambers, Wallace
Thayer and Horton. Mr.. Suel Foster also
made some remarks, counseling moderation
and unity of feeling in support Of the Ad
ninistration. During the progress of the
discussion, Mr.. Wallace moved to lay the
amendment on the table, which was lost
The amendment was finally adopted, and also
the preamble and resolution as amended, as
follows:
WHEREAS, Abraham Lincoln, President O
the United States, and commander-in-chleto Of
the Federal forces, is presumed to be compc
tent to perform the duties of his high ctfice
and
WHEREAS, The said commander-in-chicfi is
furthermore presumed to be fully posted as
to the wants of the army therefore be it
Resolred, That, believing the efforts of the
commander-in chief in crushing out the re,
bellion in the South are prompted by wise
fpolicy, prcdicated upon facts and circumstan
ces within his knowledge, but withheld from
US, we unhesitatingly declare our confidence
in his wisdom and integrity, and believe tina!
he will make 70 changes in the command OF
any department, except such as the sacred
interests of the whole country demand.
The Secretary offered the following resolu.
ton, which was adopted with but one dis
senting voice:
Resolced, That the resolutions passed at
the meeting in this house, on the night OF the
goth ult., so far as they express distrustl OF
the Administration, do not represent the
sentiments of the people of Muscatine.
On motion, adjourned sine die.
vNc DDTnNN(AN Nh,p
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

Cosr OF THE WAR-It is estimated that
the expenses of the war for the year common
cling Nov. LIST will be about five hundred
millions for the United States, and three or
four hundred millions for the confederates.-
The naval expedition, which is costing US so
much, it is expected will decrease the confed-
crete expense enormously, merely for fortifi-
cations, which they are doubtless erecting at
every vulnerable point along the Atlantic
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