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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

sWO One Of the richest jokes Of the season
among the secessionists is a resolution passed
in the Mississippi State seeding convention
to 5orrow money to enable tie State authorl-
ties to carry on their war against the general
government. Some twenty-five years ago,
chat hopeful State issued bonds to the amount
of several millions, sold them at the North
and in England, and then openly and without
excuse repudiated the whole, cheating her
creditors out of every dollar Such State
must make a formidable raise of means to
maiutain a war. Common thieves have a
great deal more honesty.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
BosroN. Jan. 25.
Maryland.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 20;
Gov. Hicks has appointed Hon. Reverdy
johnson and w. Bradford, W. J. Goldsbor-
ough, Jno. ". Crisheid and J. Dixon Roman,
all devoted Unicn men, as commissioners to
meet commissioners of the Legislature OF Vir-
ginia, in Washington, Oil the fourth Of Feb
rua.y, These gentleman represent western
shores and western M,ryland.
Tn, spec ial Char e-t"' correspondent of
the Ameri an sa,s the Sau h Caroline, vie-
lance coinui!ttee iectiu Il "ut ii tn8H I4amoa
Dodge. enlisted as a solder al f. MuG.t4ie.
charged with b ing cofresihiidsOt OF ii..
N. Y. Tribune He was c,,inpellsd 10 lsav.
the State. . -.r -.-. te. 50 All,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
About Planting that Battery at Vicks
burgh---What the Governor Of Missis
sippi has to say.

MEMfhASS Oau. 90.
The Governor of Mississippi, in special
message. dated at the Capital Of the State,
on the 18th, alludes to the battery atVicks-
burg in tie following terms:
'Be,ng advised By the Governor of lou
lsiana that he had reason to believe that an
expedition would be sent down the Missis-
sippi river to reinforce the Garrisons of the
Forts and A1senals of the State, sent
Captain Ksrr, with sixteen Of the Jackson
Artillery Co, and ordered Capt. Miller to
call out the Volunteer Companies Of Vicks-
burg and take such position as would en-
able him to prevent any hostile expedition
from the Northern States descending the
river. Learning that the Forts and Arse
nels We're fully garrisoned by louisiana,
have directed Capt. H. II Miller to with
draw his forces from the position they have
takeD.'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

AN INSULT TO MRS. LINCOLN BY Souqa
CAROLINA "CH1vALRY.-A Springfield CORES
pondent of the Cincinnati Commercial says:
IA striking illustration of the brutality that
distinguishes the conduct of Southerners
towards Northernefs has just come to my
knowledge. A box shipped from Charleston,
S. c., and directed to Mrs. Lincoln. was r.-
ceived here, a few days ago. On being opened.
it was found to contain picture representing
Mr.. Lincoln with rope around his neck, his
fee. manacled, and his back adorned with
coat OF tar and feathers. l am informed, but
find it hard to believe, that the shippers were
ladies'"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
Convention Of Working Men.

.,, nAAADNLfdIA, Jan. 20.
Although deep snow covers the streets.
Tonight, the mass meeting of the working
men OF this city, at Independence Square, is
largely attended, some 5000 or 5000 men
standing ankle-deep in snow, listening to the
speeches OF representatives. The employees
OF all the large manufacturing establishments
OF the country marched to the place of meeting.
bearing torches, and accompanied by bands
OF music The notices inscribed on the
banners were mostly suggestive of peaceful
concliation of the present national difficulties.
and expressive of appreciation for the Critten.
den compromise. Mr.. Isaac V. Van Houghton,
superintendent of the Pennsylvania Railroad
car-works, presided over the deliberations of
the meeting. A series of ably-written reso-
lutions were read and unanimously adouted.
lanenting the present national troubles. IN.
augurated and hastened by political dena
gogues; recommending the REP. .al bv the
State Legislature Of all obnoxious laws. and
the passage by Congress of the Crittenden
plan Of compromise, or some cther measure
TO be submitted to the people, and, in case the !
present Congress finds itself unable to agree
upon any such laws, requesting the members
hereof to resign their seats, that they may
D. filled BY competent representatives of the
popular will.
The resolutions also deprecate any COLI.
lion between the forces of the General Gov.
'rnment and any Of the States, as such a
'alamity would strike the death blow to all
ropes of settlement; but pledge the work.
nE-Men to sustain the Fe !eral Government
tss 1aaintenance of its powers. They
!tovide for the appointment Of delegates to
he NasionA Convention Of vorkingmen, to |
neet at Philadelphia, on the 22d of Feb. and
committee Of Thirty!Three to present these
esoiotlons 70 the members of the Legisla-
Irs and Congress. The enthusiasm mani
ested during the proceedings gave evidence
{ the anxiety of the working-men and their
to interfere in ths present
risis.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
The Boston Meeting.

BOSTON, Jan. 20.
After fremont Temple was closed by the
Mayor, last night, 5000 people gathered in
the vicinity, a majority of them believing it
a ruse of the President. to get rid of the mob.
The crowd broke up into parties, and after
waiting for hours, gradually dispersed
About 200 proceeded to Wendell Phillips
residence, and threatened to clean him out.
The police prevented any attack and made
several arrests. The colored population be-
came greatly alarmed, in consequence Of the
threats that mob would visit their houses,
but there was no such demonstration. 1t is
said that the Mayor was informed that AN
organized attack by strong force would
have been made on the Temple from the out
side had the Convent, re-assembled in the
evening, and be therefore closed the hall and
decided that it should not be re-opened
today. A large crowd was gathered about
the building this forenoon. The police were
required to keep the street open for vehicles.
The riotous demonstration is, however, at an
end.
BosroN, Jan. rs.
The Anti-Slavery Society, this afternoon,
re. elected the old officer, Edward Quincy,
| exonerated the trustees of fremont Temple
from blame relative to the proceedings last
night, and pronounced Mayor Wightman OF
no consequence. The Convention then ad-
journed sine die.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
From Charleston.

~ CHARLESTON, Jan. "a.
The Legislature has appropriated $40, 900
for carrying on the postal arrangements, if
the federal government secedes from the
present system.
Lieut.. Mead had returned to Fort Sumter.
The military services rendered to the State
by the Catawba Indians of South Carolina
have been accepted by the Governor.
jeff. Davis is in town. -..-..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
Exciting News from Charleston.

OdA LnoIuN, odu. 20
The battery on Sullivan's Island fired into
q boat Mondsy night, which approached with
mufasd oars. The sentry warned them Oft
and then fired. The boat turned and went
away. Soon after heard the boat haul up
at Fort Sumter, the man saying he was
wounded badly. Some say it was All effort
to run the gauntlet Of the sentry md epike
the cannon. Others that they were de-
serters.
The Seaate on Tuesday refused to appro
pirate for telegraph in the harbor.
Jeff. Davis was expected to arrive here
last night. He is talked of for President of
the Southern Confederacy.
After the adjournment Of the Legislature,
the Sovereign Convention will be called.
The Governor is in receipt of many in
sulting anonymous letters from the North.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
Louisiana Gone Out!
The Pelican Flag Raised Texas also for
Secession,

..- BATON RouaE, Jan. Is.
The day was partially consumed by
spcechea from the South Carolina and Ala.
bama commissioners.
| The Convention adjourned after much
discussion on resolution submitting the
secession ordinance to a vote of the people
at IL o'clock to morrow.
The prospects this morning are decidedly
favorable to adjourning the Convention to
New Orleans.
BATON RoUes, Jan. 26.
AT ten minutes past O'clock this after
noon the vote on the ordinance for immedi-
ate secession was taken, which resulted in
yeas lib, nays II. The Convention then
adjourned to New Orleans.
The ordinance declares that all laws
and ordinances by which Louisiana be-
came part Of the Federnl Union are re-
pealed, and that the Union now existing be-
tween Louisiana and other States under the
name of the United States Of America, is
hereby dissolved. 1t also declares the re-
sumption by the States of all rights and
powers heretofore delegated to the Federal
Government, absolvi: 6 her citizens from all
allegiance to said Government, and the State
is in full possessio nof al riyhts OF sovereign.
ty Waicn appsrtain to free aud independent
States 1t further declares that all rights
acquired and vested under the Constitution !
OF tine United States, or oy any Of Congress,
or any treaty, or under the laws Of this |
State. not incompatible witn this ordinance,
shall remain in forco and have the same
effect as if this ordinance had not passed
A resolution was reported to the Conven-
lion, in the face of all ordinances, rscpgnis-
ing the right Of the free navigation of the
Mississippi river and its tributaries bv ~
friendly. States bordering threon and the
- 90 e,.>ss and esress through the
,uou,hs of the Mississippi by all friendly
States, and declaring willingness to enter
into stipulations to guarantee the exercise
Of such rights.
New ORLEANS, Jan. 26.
Cannon are being fred and the Pelican
dag is everywhere unfurled. There is great
excitement
Returns from Texas thus far indicate an
majority for immediate
3eceaaion
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

wJ. W. Forney, editor of the Philadel-
phia Press, raises the pertinent inquiry
whether, by the secession Of Mississippi,
Alabama and Florida from the Union, the
United States have not thereby acquired three
new Territories? They were not a portion
OF the thirteen original States which formed
the Consederacy, but were Territories belong
ing to the Nation, and were subsequently
admitted into the Union upon certain under.
stood guarantees. When they nullify those
guarantees, and 60 out of the Union, the
question is whether they do not become the
Territorial property of the United States, and
impose upon Abe Lincoln the responsibility
of providing them with Territorial officers
This seems to be a part of the joke they haG
not contemplated
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
New Jersey legislature.

TRENTON, N. j., Jan. Is.
The Union resolutions, embodying..C ..Critten-
denis proposition, or recommending some
other conciliation, and appointing Chas. s
Olden, Peter D. Vroom, r. F. Stockton, b.
Williamson, j. F. Randolph, F. Frelinghuy-
sch, R. NJ. Price, E. J. Striker and VIM. G..
Amdon, commissioners to 60 to Wash
ington and join Virginia and other State
Commissioners in bringing about a recon
ciliation in order to preserve the Union, came
up in the House to day, aud after whole
days session without adj journment they wer e
passed, 81 to II.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
N1iSsssSippi,

Sr. LOUIS, Jan 25.
A special dispatch to the Republican from
jackson, Mississippi, the 23d, says the Con-
vention elected sevcn delegates to the So-th
ern confederation, to meet at Montgomery.
Alabama; also. passed an ordinance to raise
eight regiments Of troops, and jeff, DAVIS
was elected Major General. d
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

az Some one asked Owen Lovejoy what
he thonght of a certain speech noted som.
what for its conciliatory tone. "We want +"
said Lovejoy, ''no Melancthons now; "
want Martin Luthers. We want no one 10
write essays upon the Unicn and the 81
and distresses Of secession, but sons OIL
to throw the inkstand right ct the head =
Devil" The comment excited some merr
ment among the company who heard il
Loveioy is character decidedly:
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
VVarliIke Preparations.

PENSACOLA, Jan. "a.
The volunteers are engaged in mounting
and arranging their cannon. Carpenters are
making scallngladders, and the utmost blste
prevails.
The U. S. steamer Wyandotte is anchored
westward of Fort Pickins, under the guns Of
the fort, for the purpose, it is supposed, to
assist Lieut.. Simmer. All pilots have been
notified that they may bring U. S. war vessels
inside of the harbor, if the vessels carry a
flag of truce.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

OaE REsuLT.-S Since secession commenced,
slaves that formerly sold for 81, 200 have fallen
in price to $500. The reason lies in the plain
fact that the dissolution of the Union is the
death-blow to slavery. 1t is not the power
of the South-for that is contemptible-but
the power Of the North that keeps the black
man in bondage. - q,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
Di sOrderly Meeting in Boston.

O0sTON, Jan. 24.
The anti-slavery society met this morning
at fremont Temple, Francis Jackson, pre-
siding. The hall was filled with the friends
of tue cause, including many females, and
the passages and doorways were crowoed
with the disorderlies. The remarks Of the
president and James Free Clark were
respectfully received, but Phillips was re-
ceived with storm of Kisses, but uothiDg
serious resulted. Phillips appeared cooi
amid the constant interruptions, till the
close of his speech, when the meeting sd
iourned till the afternoon.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
Missouri Legislature.

ST.. LOUIS, Jan. ,26.
The resolutions recently passed by the
Pennsylvania Legislature, rendering men
and money to the President to coerce the
seeding States, came before the House yes
terday. and were referred to the committee
on Federal Relations. The same resolutions
were made the special order for to-day, in
the Senate.
Advices from different parts of the State
indicate Union feelings and that the Con-
vention will be filed with conservative men,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

~ Major Anderson is said % bc ihte ely
Southern in his feeling, and. ti9,'sl. cor,5 led
to do his DUTY as a Government c.n..nr., his
sympathies are with South Carolina. Tic
Charleston Seccssionists, ii is SAID, lsnga as
the slorification of the Major " the North
erners, whose principles he dcspsts. in'y
deem it Joke. nza. .Ii el- cE -lHnd
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

ACCOUNTED FoR.-MeIIiam the BTooldr
weather prophet, has discovered that secs au
is an atmospheric phenomenon. lie say
"The atmospheric wave that produce sch
a frantic state of the human mind Ia ,v-ja
has passed slowly westward in the pa. oi
the sun. and its influences are seen il. The
same parallels on this continent. sgr.s i.
between Sl0 and 37o north lati.alc.", e-.rs
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
Georgia Secession Convention.

MILLKDGRy1LLE, Ga, Jan %.
The Convention determined to elect, to-
morrow at noon, ten delegates to be at Mort-
gomery on the 4th of February in Oonvsn-
ton with delegates from the Southern States
the delegates to be instructed, and al!
Southern States are invited to send dele
gates.
The ordinance prohibiting the African
slave trade was so amended as to substitute
for the declaration OF piracy an imprison-
ment in the penitentiary for violation Of
the former federal laws. 1t passed unani-
mOusly
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

~ The Illinois Legislature has passed
the bill for the calling Of State Convention
to revise the Constitution, in accordance with
the popular vote in the November election
This Convention is not called, Of course, with
particular reference to the present national
troubles. s' i
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
Massachusetts, Legislature.

BesToN, Jan. 20.
Wendell Phillips, Stellar Martin, T. W.
H,gginson and other negroes and abolition
lists appeared before the special Legislative
Committee on the Personal Liberty Bill to
day and demonstrated against its repeal. II
viii undoubtedly be repealed.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Jan. 26.
The stes mer Melrose bound from Cinc'n
natl ior Louisville, sunk near Uniontown,
KY, yesterday. Loss on boat ST. 900, and on
cargo $4,000. Mostly insured
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
% The Anti-SIauery Standard deci,

The Anti-SIavery Standard decI,
that Garrison, Wendell Phillips and S ,
other ultra A5olitlonists, have ca1Eat.
dissolution Of the Union. rbey have
doubt done great deel towards if, bu;
half as much O, i,ava the leaders ..
Democratic party b. their lying miste pr
sentations. r
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

The KANSAS BILL. 1t appears that tt
Senate passed the bill for die admission :.
Kansas with an amendment, offered by Y.
Fitch, of Ind, which is intended to k,,
alive the case testing the power Of the II
ritorial Legislatures to prohibit slavery
the Territories. The House will knock o.
the amendment, and it may be that, owins
the withdrawal CT ell the Senator'S fro.l
seeding States, the Senate will then con.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

NATIONAL CoNvENT1oS. S.-Tbe question Of q
Matt nal Convention is now being seriously
talked about at, Washington. and the indica-
tions are that the Republicans viii vote to
call such an assemblage at an earlier day
than that proposed by Senator Seward.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

sTUnder ths existing law Of Iowa "sno
troops can be called into service ID any 9TH
er manner than as ynlu ltsers, excep pt IN case
If iosurrsction or invasion" - ,'isTat
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
Personal Lss,crsy Etiss Irpealed.

Ptsavfps5a e.s, X. Jan. 25.
'fhs Honse al ASS nsiyy 4o.day aeoncu'rcd
IN ,hs sena;e bld peFeelins The frrsonal
Liberty bill. las vote stood yeas ~, nay 3
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
Arrival Of the California steamer.

New York, Jan. "a.
The steamship Ariel from Aspnwall, with
California mails Of the lst, arrived at this
port this morning. The Ariel brings ST.
250O0O in specie There are no tidiDgs of
the sloop Of-war Leyant. fs< 1o
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
The BROOKLYN again IA Sea.

- - = NORFOLK, Va !, Jan. 25.
The sloop-of-war Brooklyn sailed south
yesterday with sealed o ders She took two
of soldiers from Fort Monroe
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
Execution OF a syife-Eauraerer.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 25.
Patrick McHugb, for killing his wife,
was hung in the Jail yard, at O'Clock
today,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
ANOTHER ACT OF TREASON
The o. S. Arsenal at Augusta Taken by
State Troops.

AUGUSTA. Jan. "a.
Gov. Brown, at the head Of 700 State
troops, this morning demanded the surren-
der of the u 8. Arsenal His demand was
complied with, the troops in charge saluting
the United Sta es f fag before taking it dowu.
The United States troops are to be sent to
New York.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
Fran, isorli, Carolina

RALslaa. jan. %.
fheI pass ..e Of ,he Conventions -p.l Is sti''
louDliu.. ss .-n.se 4. .~...F =. os,.ssE -
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

tY- It becomes more than ever apparent
that the $500, 900 of Indian trust bonds stolen
by Bailey are dead less to the government.
The best legal talent decides that the bonds
are like currency, and belong to innocent
holders; and the Attorney General of North
Carolina has given it as his opinion that, if
the coupons are presented to the State
Treasury, they must be paid.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
of an Attack OH
Washington.

CINCINNATI, JAN 24.
\ special Washington dispatch to the
Gazette says, Ger. Scott has received IN
formation within the last two days confirm
ing his apprehensions and justifying the
concentration Of troops at Washington.
Dispatches from the South this morning
state that Fort Pickens is regularly invested
with Florida and Alabama troops, reinforced
by Louisianians, numbering in all about
1000. They have got large number Of
guns in position bearing on the tort.
Ool. Hayne, OF South Carolina, remains
here to watch the movements of the Gov
ernment. He telegraphed extensively home
last night. His dispatches are believed to
be of pacific character.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
Reunion of the PrO-slaverylses

Reunion of the PrO-Slaveryises.
The Yancey disunionists broke up the last
Democratic National Convention because the
party would not adopt jeff. Davis slave code.
The majority nominated Douglas for Presi-
dent, and, having been beaten, now propose
to repent, confess they were wrong, amend
the Constitution, and agree that the old slave
driving leaders Of the Breckenridge wing shall
establish a slave.code over the Territories.
The leaders Of the Bell party, also, which had
for its rallying cry ''the enforcement of the
laws" is found check by jowl with the old
Democratic factions in ignoring the hostile
outrages upon the property and flag of the
Union by Southern traitors. Now we find &
harmonious unity Of these incongruous ele
ments in sympathy with traitors, and making
strenuous efforts to secure submission to th'
behests of armed revolutionists. Weare SUR
the people will never follow their lead
GT Six States have now declared thei
separation from the Union. The dates o
adoption of the ordinances of secession ar
az follows
Dec. 20.-South Carolina ordinance pass
ed.
Jan. 9.-Mississippi ordinance passed.
Jan. 11.-Florida ordinance passed.
Jan. 11.-Alabama ordinance passed.
| Tan 1Q-Georoia ordinan "a nassoa
Jan. 26.-Louisiana ordinance passed.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

~ 1t appears that there was no ground
for apprehensions Of duel between Gen.
Scott and Mr.. Toombs. AS long ago as 1917,
Gen. Scott refused challenge from Gen.
Jackson on religious grounds. twill increase
the confidence Of the country in the veteran
Commander-in Chief to learn that his moral
is equal to his physical courage.
FoRr SUxTER.-Col. Hayne has requested
that the Fort Sumter question be allowed to
remain for the present in statu quo. Major
Anderson, it is said, will not interfere with
vessels going in OF out Of Charleston harboz.