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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21
rem westerns Virginia.
Especial Dispatch 10 the Cincinnati Gazette. !

| GRAFTON, June 12-l0p Pm.
Eighty army wagons and 100 horses were
sent to Webster for Phillippi to-day. Look
out for onward movements now .l is quie,
at Cumberland
Col Wallace went out with part of his
force oman expedition against rebel camp at
Romney, Va, but he has moi been heard from
yet. Trans cannot run beyond Cumberland.
the bridges being burnt A forward move,
ment, therefore, cannot be made now by the
Cumberland troops
Under Gov. Lctcher's proclamation Union
men are constantly being impressed in remote
counties of Western Virginia, to recruit Por-
terfield's commandat Mountain Gap, near Hut
tonville. Many are fleeing from their homes
to avoid impressment
Senator Stanley was elected Colonel of the
eighteenth Ohio, since the regiment entered
Virginia. He is here tonight. His regiment
and the twenty second Ohio are guarding the
Parkcrsburg road. He reports strong Sc
cession feeling along part of the line of that
road
The first work of the nineteenth Ohio regi-
ment will be to guard the bridges on the
Wheeling roads. The regiment is expected
but not yet reported.
Col. Steadnans command moves to Buchan-
an, the county seat of Upshur, tomorrow He
will prevent the further impressment of Union
men there.
Capt Crawford of the fourteenth Ohio reg
iment, was shot at Phillippi last night, by II
sentry. He died instantly. The stupid sen.
try fired without calling the countersign.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

sWThere are serious doubts as to the
policy of releasing rebel prisoners on their
taking the oath of allegiance. Several thus
released have Immediately broken Their oaths
Capt. Ball of the Alexandria cavalry declared
to citizens at Alexandra, before leaving for
the South, that he had no intention of abid-
ing by his oath of allegiance, maintaining that
it had been forced from him; and it is not
doubtedthat he has gone to resume his post
in the disunion force.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

s9-On raising portions of the Atlantic
telegraph cable in Trinity Bay, the iron wires
were found partially coated in many places
with copper, supposed to have come from
veins Of copper known to exist under water
off the Newfoundland coast Portions of the
cable show not the 81 CHEST SYMPTOMS of de-
cay or deterioration in the gu,ta percha. 1t
has been subjected to severe electrical tests,
and on comparison with the tests of the cable
as it left the gutta-percha works three years
ago, it is found that there has been an actual
improvement in its condition since it was
laid down
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21
JOHN BROWN JR.-A correspondent of the

JOHN BROWN JR.-A correspondent of the
New York Times writes as follows:
"John Brown, jr., instead of being as re-
ported, raising men to invade the South, is
engaged in Canada West in organizing the
vanguard of an industrial army, whose aim is
to take up the power so madly flung away by
the seeded States, and make of King Cotton
a democratic chief, whose rule shall bless, not
destroy. In other words, Mr.. Brown is organ.
izing cotton growing colonies among the col
ored people of Canada. All of the emigrants
who have gone to Hayti intend to raise cotton
1t is calculated that within one.syear Hayt
would place upon the wharves Of Liverpool
one million bales of cotton, equal in value to
the Egyptian variety, and surpassed only by
the sea island. Thousands of emigrants have
announced their intention of going, but in all
probability will be deferred by the late Span
ish outrage.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

BALTIMORE Cadwallader has just
been superseded in the command at Baltimore
by Major General Banks, assisted by Brig
General Cooper, of the regular army. The
wholesome discipline inaugurated there by
Gen. Butler, relaxed under Gen. Cadwalader
and treason was raising its head and plotting
its mischief, unchecked. The latter General
although his patriotism is unquestioned, was
hampered by his long-established intimate re
lations with the people Of the city, and hi.
eyes could not see what he was unwilling t.
believe. We hope to hear Of no more Fed
eral guns spiked on their passage through tn
city, no more sending of men and munitions
to the rebels at Harper's Ferry, and no NOR
disgraceful conduct Of any kind.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

MORE NEGROES FLEEING FROM VIRGINIA.
The Harrisburg correspondent of the New
York Tribune, under date of June 7th, states
that over one hundred fugitives from labor
from the neighborhood of Winchester arrived
there on Wednesday and Thursday nights
They say that no attempt is made to arrest
runaway slaves, and the mountains of Vir
ginia are full. The last arrivals were in 9
wretched plight, having been on the road ter
days. They were supplied with provisions
and sent on their way rejoicing toward the
promise land-Canada.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21
From Washington and the Scat
OF War.

Especial to the n Y. TimesI
WASHINGTON, June II.
Within the limits of the Capital there are
now encampcd and quartercd seventeen regi-
ments of volunteers, numbering fully 1S,O0i'
picked men, thoroughly armed, equipped ant.
provsioned under the supervision of Gen.
Mansfield. In addition there are stationed o.
the heights Surrounding the city, at Alexar-
dria and beyond the bridges, ten other fu.
regiments, amounting to over % 900 soldiers
including the regulars under command G.
Gen. Mcdowell, making 10000 men beside
those stationed at the Relay House and s;
Annapolis. They are competent for any pres.
ent emergency in this quarter, and ready am
anxious for business
Prof Lowe, the balloonist, is here. He pre-
posed to the Government system of recor
noitering that will be tested tomorrow Low;
will be accompanied by telegraph operator
The balloon will be held to the proper heigh;
by cord, and also be connected with tn
earth by insulated wires, which will be at
tached to the recording machine in the Wa;
Department. The operator in the balloon vii
thus communicate directly with the War De
partment. OF course the same expermen'
will be practicable in the field, the operat,
and balloon, above the smoke of the contes
giving information of all that was transpirir.
in the enemy's camp.
Gen. Sanford sent back some fugitive slave
to Virginian masters, which causes got
deal of dissatisfaction.
WASHINGTON, June 13.
The President and Cabinet, to-day, visit,
the entertainments in Virginia. 1t is consi,.
cred certain that all foreign governments W
refuse recognition or countenance to the 5
ceded States.
General Schenck has been assigned COL
mand of the Ohio troops and Michigan reg
mcnt here, thus attaching him to the militia,
department at Washington.
The secessionists fled from the Falls Churci
miles from here, and the people desire IT,.
federal troops to occupy the place.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

US. Gun BOATS FOR THE MIssIssIPPI.-The
work of remodeling the steamers A. O. Taylor,
Lexington and Conestoga into gun boats is
progressing with great rapidity at Cincinnati
The cabin and upper works have nearly all
been cut away The boilers are to be lowered
into the hold, and removed short distance
back of the two former. The guards have
been cut off, and wooden bulkheads erected
eight feet high. They will probably be ready
for service at the expiration of fifteen days
A force of two hundred and twenty ship car.
penters is engaged on the work at the yards
of Litherbury, Hambleton, and the Marine
Railway Company. The three boats were pur
chased by the government for $4,000, and
about $4,000 will be expended in making thu
required alterations making the snug little
investment of $l12,5OO for Uncle Sam il
gun boats.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

FEDERAL APPoINTMESTs.--The President
has appointed E. Joy Morris, of Pennsylva-
MIA, Minister to Constantirople, and Henry T.
Blow, of Missouri, as Minister to Vcnezuels
The postmaster at Nashville has resigned
and refused to obey the laws of the United
States. The office has been discontinued
and all postmasters are ordered to send all
mail matter addressed to that point to the dead
letter Office.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

a CURB FOR CoNTRAcToRs-A correspon-
dent of the New York Times makes the fol-
lowing timely suggestion: Permit me to
suggest to the proper authorities that every
contractor for the supply of the army or navy
be required to sign the articles of war, and
thus be rendered liable to penalties Of martial
lao. Should this salutary measure be adopt
ed, an army will be well clothed and fed, but
sundry fraudulent spectators will bite the
duct y
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

HARvEY's GUILT CERrA1N-The Philadel-
phia North American doubts that Mr. Harvey
has been guilty of conveying treasonaule in
formation to Judge Magrath and others of the
traitor authorities at Charleston. This is as
natural as it is creditable to the North Ameri-
can. We also were very slow to believe such
charge against man in whom we had
placed confidence, and who had everprofessed
to be governed by the highest sense of honor
But on careful inquiry in the proper quarter
at Washington, we learned that the evidence
was crushing, and that doubt on the subject
was impossible Still we should deeply re-
joice could Mr.. Harvey clear himself from
this guilt.-N Y Tribune.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

SOUTHERN ACCOUNT OF THE PHILIIPPI AT
FA1R.-The Richmond Examiner, of We'd
nesday, gives an account of the Phillippi af-
fair, in Western Virginia. 1t states there
were only 800 Confederates on the ground,
but acknowledges that they were completely
taken by surprise. 1t says they were attack
ed three times, but at the last standpoint
drove back the Federals, who left seventy dead
on the field. The Examiner admits the death
of two, (both oficers-Col. Porterfield and
Capt Richards and the mortaly wounding
of a young man named Dangerfield, whose
leg was shot off,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21
Maryland Election.

BALTIMORE, June 49,
The city election passed off quietly. Henry
Winter Davis was defeated by Henry May
who claims to be a Unionist. Leary is thought
to be elected in the Sd district Vote small
Frederick county gives large vote for
Thomas. Mr.. Webster (Union) is elected in
the I'd district. The Sd district doubtful
Returns from the 9th district favorable. For
Calvert, Union candidate, 80 votes.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

CAPTURE OF $4,000 REBEL FuNDs.-The
State Treasurer of Missouri, Morrison, was in
tcrcepted by Federal troops, few days since,
while en- route for jefferson City with $780,
900 in gold coin. 1t is said the money was
raised for the express purpose of being sent
to Arkansas to buy arms
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

.W-The Pittsburg Gazette {Rcpublican)
in a long leader, proposes that in the coming
fall elections in Pennsylvania, all party lines
be dissolved, and good Union men, half Re-
publican and half Democrats, be put in NOM
ina.ion and elected the work of an equitable
division of offices, to be entrusted to primary
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

The Memphis papers state that there are
now $4,000 men in arms stationed at various
points between that city and Columbus, Ky.
The various batteries, forts and redoubts that
guard the heights on the Mississippi at Mem
phis and Randolph mount upwards Of hun=
dred guns of the heaviest metal.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21
eI.Asks the Snringfeld Republicnn :

wAsks the Springfield Republican =
Suppose the four millions of blacks in the
Southern States take advantage of the pres
ent crisis and organize general rising against
their masters, stealing their property, their
funds, their public buildings, &C., after the
manner of the secessionists proclaiming the
right of revolution and their intention of found
ing black republic-will the British govern
ment treat them as "belligerents ~ We
pause for reply, and expect to wait for it a
long time"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

The following proclamation appears in
the Charleston Mercury Of June 7. 1t seems
the ''good people, arc to be converted into
thieves, on penalty of imprisonment:
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Executive Department, June 8, '61.}
I have understood that many good people
have been remitting funds to creditors in
Northern States.
In the existing relations of the country,
such conduct'is in conflict with public law,
and all citizens are hereby warned against the
consequences. +. w. PIcKENs.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

Ex-senator Douglas died not only poor
but he left his widow legacy of debt. The
place where he is buried is only three acres,
owned in the name ofhi wife, but the lane
all around, and selected by Douglas for his
home, is encountered with mortgages. An ap
peal is made to the people Of the United States
to raise fund for the redemption of so mucl
of this land as will furnish the widow with ;
suitable home, and educate his children
Contributions should be sent to Hon. Johi
D. Cation, Ottawa, Illinois.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21
Firing ut Dam No. 4.

HAGERsTowN, June 13.
Firing is still proceeding from Dam No.
A company of sharp shooters have gone to
assist the Unionists.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21
Capture of Arms and Men.

Especial Dispatch to Herald.l
ANNAPOLIS, June l2.-Major Morgan has
arrived from Centerville with one hundred
and sixty men. He had skirmsh will
the enemy, and captured five hundred stand
of arms and two prisoners.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21
From ESOnnIleV.

ALEXANDRIA, June 13.
A person just returned from the vicinity q
Romney, reports that after the rebels re
treated, they were reinforced, and then marched
back to Romney, when the Federal force ther,
rofirod
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

ADVANTAGES OF A Double SrArUs.-If
the fugitive colorcd people down South claim.
ed by the rebels are chattl S, they may be
confscated if they are mer, they are desert
ers from the enemy and can't be returned.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

LETTERS FOR THE SouTH-Letters directed
to persons in the eleven States where the
mail service has been discontinued, continue
to come in freely at the post Office in New
York. The number returned on Thursday
was 1893, on Friday 179. This makes owe,
1000 during the week.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

Ta5-Romney, The place where Col. .Wallace's
Indiana Zouaves broke up rebel camp the
other day, is small mountain villa e in
Hampshire county, Virginia. 1t is twenty
two miles south of Cumberland, Maryland,
whence the expedition started
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21
LATE NEWS.
Harper's Ferry Bridge Blown Up.
TIE REBELS RETREAT FROM THAT POINT


FREDERICK, Nd, June A.
1t is reported Chat the bridge across the Po-
tomac at HARPER Ferry was blown up and
entirely destroyed between four and five
o'clock this morning. The explosion was
distinctly heard, and the smoke Of the burn
ing structure seen, by parties here. ,.--.-
1t is also reported that all tie troops have
been Withdrawn from the Maryland shore, and
the town of Harper's Ferry has been evacua.
ted by the great body Of the rebel troops re-
Gently there. A small force is yet there,
probably the rear guard Of the retresting army.
1t Is said that eight car loads of provisions
were destroyed to prevent their falling into
the hands Of the Fedcralists, who were sup
posed to be concentrating upon IIarper's Fer
ry from the direction OF Greencastc and
Cumberland
The destruction of the bridge may be re-
garded as certain. Confirmatory intelligence
has been received within few minutes.
The bridge at Shcpa,lstown is also burned
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

Mrs Beauregard, the wife OF the Command
er of the rebel forces, is now in New York.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

lREPoRTED EXPRESSLY FOR THE JoUnNAL
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.
SHARP FIGHT AT ROMNEY.
The Rebels Drsren Out.
Additional Particulars of the Great
Bethel Affair.
BAD SCARE OF The REBELS.
Continued Shipment OF Supplies
to the Rebels.
GOV. WISE AGAIN IN THE FIELD.
Steamboat Explosion of Life.
Kentucky Germans True to Union
The Tratorous Governor of Missouri
Issues a Proclamation Calling out
Fifty Thousand Troops.
ANOTHER FIGHT ON THE POTOMAC.
Only Twelve Federal Troops Killed at
Great Bethel.
HARPER'S FERRY EVACUATED.
Great Destruction Of Property
by the Rebels.
CAPTURE OF A SOUTHERN SCHOONER.
Important from .NtssOe3i.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

GEN. SCOTT AND THE TRAITOR DAvIS.-Whcn
Frank. Pierce occupied the Presidential chair,
Jeff. Davis, the arbitrator, was Secretary of
War. At that time it seemed to be the policy
of Pierce and Davis, for some cause, to hum
BILE and disgrace General Scott; but the in
dignation of the people and the spotless purity
of the old heros character, prevented the con-
spirators, (for we can only regard the efforts
ing out their designs. Gen. Scott came out Of
the controversy vindicated; his reputation
was uninjured, and it is related of him by
those who knew the man, that he has never
forgiven Davis the mean part he played in that
business. Therefore Gen. Scott embraces the
present to repay Davis for his treachery, not
only to his country, but also for his dastardly
treatment of himself Scott is determined to
surround and hem in the arch traitor, so as to
make his escape impossible, if he heads his
rebel cohorts in an open field, unless he does
50 by his own hands in suicide. The plan
and the purpose is to take Davis and as many
of his advisers as possible, prisoners, and hav
ing them in possession make speedy and
prompt example of each after a fair trial
There is no reason in wasting powder on such
vretches. Death by the bullet would afford
IN honorable transit for them from this to an
other world. Hemp is what they have earn
ed-infamy is what they deserve itseem.
| to be the purpose of Gen. Scott, while he il
,ndeavoring to carry on his campaign withou
| the loss of life among those whom he is lead
ing, to bring the traitors to terrible punish
lnent. So far as Davis is concerned, we trus
that the old hero may realize all his dreams o
retribu.ion and retaliation.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

VorE OF R1cHNoND.-We see by some Of
the Virginia papers that the whole vote cast
in the city of Richmond in favor of secession
was 2,4O0 against it 4. The vote of Rich
mond at the last Presidential election was
5 400, so that not half vote was cast, and as
the city is military camp it is probable that
the military vote is counted among the 2, 400.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21
ARREST FOR TREASON IN CINCINNATI


CHAMBER SBURG, June 49,
Col. Lewis Wallace, with portion of the
Indiana regiment, left Cumberland for Rom
ney, Virginia on the 1lth where he s,lrpris-
ed, and after sharp conflict completely rout-
ed, 800 secession troops, capturing prisoners,
and killing two; and taking some first class
camp equippage, provisions, and medical
stores. Only one indianian was slightly woun-
ded. The victors returned to Cumberland
the same day
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

Only Twelve Federal Troops Killed at
Great Bethel
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21
HARPER'S FERRY EVACUATED.
Great Destruction Of Property
by the Rebels.
Important from Missouri.

CAPTURE OF A SOUTHERN SCHOONER
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.

LREPoRrED EXPRESSLY FOR THE JoUnNAL.I
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21

ANOTHER FIGHT ON THE POTOMAC
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-21
Additional Particulars of the Great
Bethel Affair.
The Rebels Drsren Out.

BAD SCARE OF The REBELS.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 81, 1861.

all constitutional requirements of the Federal
Government; but it is equally my duty to
advise you that you are under no obligations
whatever to obey the unconstitutional edicts
of military despotism.
, 1861-01-01
LIVE STOCK.
BEEF CATTLE.

The receipts Of Bcevcs By railroads during
Inc past year, amount to 155, 753 head, against
*1,5'4 head in 1859. The shipments for the
au,e time foot up l04, l2211 head, against only
:.5,973 head in 1859. As these figures would i'll
1-r, the trade has been very active. In tho
carly part of the yea1, owing to low frcigAts
To the varions lines Of rnilroads to the cast, it
,:as stimulated somewhat beyond its usunl
roportious, and prices fell in The East, caus-
'1g heavy losscs TO nearly all engaged in lhc
business; but during the past six months
'herc has been d iulr business done at modcr-
:,tcly remuncratIye prices As Z Cattle Mar
Let, Chicago stands foremost in the entire
Vest In no other city is there the snu1c "a
.ilities for shipping and Transporting stock
rom one ratlroad to another, or in feeding an d
attending to them while here. There
re three spacious Cattle yards, one. Of which
-Sherlnan's-is situated OIL the Lake shore,
md co,crs IN arcl OF about twenty -liyc acres
sll;lc a3l Of thcm are conveniently situated
,or receiving aud shipping cattle without loss
,,f titnc.
Tic following liable sh.ws the prices Of Beef
rrt;l in this city, and in New York each week
sariu= the year:
IIfcIiy Prices Of Betf Cattle il. Chicago and -St,c
York Jor 1tco 1ta,*.
{.htcarf terui.1 Nc1r iurE (Drt1