Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-07-26

"Cols. Seigel and Soloman are re-organiz- |
ing their regiments for three years. service,
receiving many recruits from this vicinity
The entire force now here is over 5000, near
Iy all of whom will re-enlist for three years.
Gen. Sweeny, with force of 1900 men,
starts to for Forsyth, on White River, in Ia
ney county.
Gen. Lyon left for Col. Seigels camp, -
miles northwest of here, to-day He will 60
into camp at Little Fork, 10 miles west of Mt
Vernon. Other offensive movements will be
made next week.
Mccullough, is still at Camp Walker, Ark,
with 5000 well armed troops. jackson is
some 10 or Is miles this side with 10000,
poorly armed and undisciplined.
Forty-nine men from Carroll and Macon
counties, Ark, arrived here on Thursday last
and enlisted for three years.
Night Dispatches.
WASHINGTON, July "a.
The most vigorous measures are being
adopted by the War Department for the thor
Ough and complete reorganization of our
army Old systems will be changed to prac
teal modes, for the better management of our
forces, by providing reliable officers. To this
end, the Secretary of War has issued general
orders to-day that all officers of regiments will
be subject to examination by board of Off
GERS, to be appointed by the Department, with
the concurrence of commanders.
To-day, nearly $4,000 men have been ac-
copied, and at this moment are being mar
shalled into service.
All over the North the prompt appointment
of Gen. Mcclellan, who is now ON his way
here to command the grand army, has given
undoubted satisfaction, aud created great en-
thusiasm among the soldiers.
The following additional wounded have been
received at Georgetown: Cd Wisconsin regi-
ment-C. Lensig, j. B. Whitney, Co. X G.
A. Hyde, Co. C; Sergeant Jos. Roberts.
Especial to CommerciaLl
The body Of Col. Cameron, Of the 18th reg
iment, and brother to the Secretary of War,
has not been recovered by the messenger sent
to obtain it, 1t is reported that the house in
which it was deposited was burned, and it is
feared that the body was reduced to ashes
in the conhagration.
Especial to the Tribune.
The report that the rebels shelled and
burned Dudley Church, used as hospital by
our troops, is confirmed; as also the fact that
the wounded found ON the road were bayo-
neted by the rebels.
Two negroes who were met on the road
near Manassas say they counted forty wagons
filled with dead rebels.
Especial 20 the Post
1t is rumored that & duel will occur between
Burnett and Richardson Friends are trying
to arrange the matter
Gen. Wadsworth arrived from Fairfax
where he rem aimed to care for the wounded
He reports that the rebel forces are only out
as far as Bulls Cross Roads
| Large numbers Of our scouts are out in al
directions.
| A slave who escaped from the rebels says
| that ninety thousand rations were issued al
Manassas on Sunday.
WASHINGTON, July "a.
The French and English governments are
undoubtedly discussing the question of oul
blockade, and propositions of some kind may
be expected in few weeks.
1t is believed here that Johnston and his
rebel forces will retire from Manassas to the
position they formerly occupied.
There is no doubt from the reports of our
scouts that a panic occurred among the rebel
troops, which prevented their pursuing our
retiring force, and that they retreated behind
their entertainments at Manassas junction.
Mr.. Van Wyck, NJ. c. from New York,
states that Mr.. Ely, Congressman from the
Rochester District, is safe, but the news lacks
confirmation.
1t is ascertained that Griffin's battery OF
artillery lost seven men killed and seventeen
wounded
Double eagles, which have been tempered
with by counterfeiers, were detected to-day
at the b-treasury They had been split
open, the central portion taken out, then filed
up with platinum, and newly milled. They
were Of the exact size and weight of the new
coin
New YORK, July o.
The subscription list of the five miliion dol
lars loan on 60 days Treasury notes at
par, footed up, early this morning, over three
millions dollars. 1t is supposed that the en-
tire amount would be taken before the close OF
the day. The Assistant Treasurer did not
urge the matter during the excitement of yes
terday, and the subscriptions since Monday
noon have nearly all been voluntarily made.
Twenty Prussian officers have gone to
Washington to tender their services to the
Government.
A special dispatch says the nomination of
Connolly for Governor of New Mexico was
rejected by the Senate.
JEFFERSON Cry, July "a.
In the convention this morning, Mr.. Moss
introduced resolution to the effect that any
change in the executive OF government of the
State by the present convention, would not
con,luce to the welfare of Missouri.
The resolution was strongly debated and
finally referred to the committee of seven.
chosen to report what action this convention
shall take. Had vote been taken on it it
would have been lost.
After some other unimportant business the
convention adjourned till tomorrow morning.
The convention is waiting the report of the
committee of seven, which represents every
Congressional district of the State, before tax
ing any action. 1t will report tomorrow.
The State government in the Executive De-
partment will be re-organized, it is thought.
and the present incumbents will be removed.
The city was thrown into State of great
excitement last evening at II o'clock, owing
to picketS firing at an officer, who galloped
past them not knowing they were there. He
was not hit
The artillery summoned the troops in the
city and fair grounds to arms, and the report
got out that jackson was approaching the city |
with large force, which, of course, was en-
tirely false.
A resolution was adopted in the State con-
Vention to-day instructing the State treasurer
to make statement of monies in the treasu-
~; also what amount has been expended
since the adjournment OF the last Legislature,
md for what purposes.
Col. McNeirs regiment left here this eve
hing per railroad for st. Louis.
INDIANAPOLIS, July "a.
The 18th and 9th regiments of three months
men returned here to-day and met with an
reception from our citizens. They
will be paid off and mustered out of service.
They are in fine spirits, and most of them ex-
'ress determination to re-enlist and 60 for
hree years.
Tho 9Th and 10Th rao;maptc are On fha;r