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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

SECRETARY CnAsE's Rgroar.-Thc Uorf
commenting upon Secretary Chascs Report,
says:
What, then, is the actual amount, the ex-
act length and breadth Of the sum nsces airy
to pay for restoring the authority of our Cen
stitLtiCnal Union--for saving the nation !
life ? Can we not afford to pay it? Nay,
mere, can not even the present generation af-
ford itself to bear the VIII L.? We will not
ask whether, if divided among the two or
three generations to come, it would not fall
lightly on each
he Secretary st ties that the public debt
n the first Of July next QS62) will be
S5l7 0G00J0, and not unreasonahly hopes
that the rebellion by that time will be crush
cd. But the wis ION Of being prepared for
all eyentuatieS" leads him tcarlcssly into the
future, and to face the cost of a protractcd
struggle till the first Of July, 1863, reaching
on that date the total figure Of 1897, 900, 600.
or, in round numbers, nine hundred mil
lioAs!
NV, no ono will deny that nine hundred
millions is large sum for a single ge, Grafton
to pay, and might well stagger community
of scanty opulation and slender meaas-
But how clearly does the Secretary, in one
Sho.t mastery statistic, solve tho true fiscal
problem Of suiting the mears to the end
oven in sum like this
The property, real and personal, of the
loyal States, says he, is eleven thousand mill
| ions, and its annual surplus earnings three
hundred millions. He might have aided that
this same eleven thousand millions had ia
creased in he short period of ten years
| from 1850 10 1860 between three and four
| thousand III Hons. In the presence of fig
ures thus majestic, does not the difficulty
VANISH into the air? Let the war for our ma
| tional life cost, if it will, nine hundred mil
lions. Can VIC not pay back for such boon,
curing to US and our descendants the means
of a pecuniary increase in The coming genera
tons mmeasorably exceeding all that is past
= st least the surplus earnings Of three short
years Of three hundred millions each p
Could We rot, if necessary, even yield up
two thousand millions, or half the increase of
the last ten years?
II is by the ease and strength with which
our able Secretary handles amounts lii these
that he now inspires the confidence of the
| country
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

nsa- Not single United States sol licr
now remains in Utah, and the travel across
the plains is much diminished. There is no
tro"b.o y ma ever among the sormons and
the citizens of the State. The National Elec-
ro Telegraph passes through the Territory,
and it is matter Of boast with Brigham
that 1t is scrupulously protected from in
:i,,r
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

g ~ Family Fair asks: "Sincc the success.
fal exploit of Capt. Wilkes in arresting the
rebel emssaries, Mason and 81 dell, upon the
briny deep, my it not be truthfully said that
America rivals England upon the seize2
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

"buLLYtNo. "-Tho Parser OF the Trent is
NOS up in the l;!w Of nations. He thinks it
an Evidence e "cowardiy bullying" in Capt.
Wilkes, that the Officer adm tied he would
not have treated man-ofwar as he did the
Trent. We shall all learn rev things in
these days and the Purser Of the Trent has
by this time learned that a merchant vesse,
is, and a man Of war is not subject to the
bellgerent right of search Capt. Wikis
knew what he was about, which is more thin
the Trent people did.-Jomnai Of Comme,ee
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

s-ts The Senate Military Committee have
agesed 10 report a bill abolishihg the right Of
suffers 20 l;el upon soldiers pay, thereby
placing the SUI leri upon the SIM, footing as
other dealers hi, is an important move to-
var.l the abolition of sutierships, AMI will
have the effect to limit the knavish operations
of these g.ntry. All credits at their own risk
must lie the rule H~f =
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27
n.y. The nine Indian Chiefs represent

~ The nine Indian Chiefs representing
the Creek, ChickasaW.a and Seminole tribes Of
the Southwest. have been all through our
camps and forts along the Potomac, and have
Seen whole brigades on review They have
also examined our heavy artillery and small
firearms, and seemed greatly astonished, hav-
ing been made to believe by the Secesl, who
hav, tried to operate on their loyalty, that we
had no army and no weapons. The Chief
remarked to Mcclellan: Big army-big
guns. Why TO 20 fightt''
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

nA Among the property destro5 ed at the
Charleston fire. was a large quantity of rebel
machinery, for st amboats and ordnance, and
5000, 600 pounds Of Sea Island cotton, not in.
sured. es
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

s| Intelligence has been received within
few days at the Navy Department of the
overhauling Of the ship Montmorenci, of Beth,
Maine, on the 18th ult., by the pirate Sumter,
IN latitude so 30> north, longitude So 40>
west She was last from Wales, loaded With
coal ior'he British Nail Steam Company, al
st, Thomas. The ship was ransorned for
$4,000 and allowed to proceed, after taking
a s. Quantity of paints and other ship stores
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

- The New York WORT IS authorized
to safe that the story told ty the pu:scr of
tie Trent, regarding the frart;.. couIuct of
Miss Sl,de,i, and he unlign;fed exit Of her
father through the cabin WINDOW, is unquali-
icdlg false, a; IS also thc statement, current
in some If tic English papers, that one Of
the officers was sla2ped T. the face BY the fair
hand Of female secessionist,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

CoLoRED TRooPs AT New ORrEANs.-A
New Orleans dispatch says Gov Moore and
Generals Lowell and Ruggles. on the Oath
ult. reviewed $4,000 troops, including $4,000
free colored men.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

ew Thomas Francis Meagher, the gallant
Irish American patriot and soldier, has been
appointed Brigadier General, which is as it
should be.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

~ The rebels at Columbus and New
Madrid are said to be quite alarmed at the
preparations making al Cairo, and :hey are
rallyiDg all the force possible to be had to re-
pei an expected attack Memphis, too, has
been largely increasing her defensive works
10 TIL. midst of all this New Orleans calls to
give back some of her troops, our occupation
Of Ship Island being not very pleasant to
Contemplate, in case Gen Phelps should fol-
low up his proclamation with the bayonet
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

Quick TENPERs0.-A servant girl, on leav
ing her place, was asked by her master as to
her reason for leaving MISTRESS is so quick
TEMPERED that | cannot live with her.
"Nel, /" said the gentleman, you know it is
no sooner begun than lis over" Eyes, sir,
and no sooner over than beg IN again"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

~ A lady who, though in the autumn
to Douglas Jerrold: ~.
i cannot imagine what makes my hair
turn Sc gray; | sometimes fancy it is tie es-
sence OF rosemary with which nv maid
brush it. What do you think ~
u should rather be afraid, Madam" said
the distinguished dramatist, dryly, that it is
the essence of tnen
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

s7g Ecke's comet is now visible, with the
ali OF telescope Of moderate power, in he
constellation Pegasus. Its average time
OF revolution round the sun is forty months,
q three years and third, which is the short
est period OF any known comet 1t will not
reach that point in its orbit which is nearest
the sun I'LL the sixth Of February.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27
XXXVIEsh CoMsrcss 80. Ist Session

WASHINGTON, Dec. %.
SENATE.-Mr. Grimes gave notice that ht
should introduce bill to have some of the
wards of the hospitals in Washington placed
in the care of homeopathic physicians.
Mr.. Lane, of Indiana, presented credentials Of
Hon. Jarrett Davis, Senator elect from Ken.
tucy, in place of Breckenridge expelled
Davis appeared and took the oath of office.
Mr.. Summers introduced resolution that
a select committee of three be appointed to
consider the expedicn-y OF connec,
ting some of the military and naval stations
ON the coast by submarine telegraphs.
HOUSE - Mr.. Babbitt introduced bill 70,
the preservation ard improvement of Eric
harbor, Erie, Pa. Both were referred.
hi. NOEL introduced joint resolution to
suspend, for - months, the collection of the
National direct tax in Missouri. Referred.
Mr.. Watts, delegate from New Mexico. in
tro need bill providing for q temporary
Governor for Altoona.
The House then resumed the consideration
of the * solution offered on Friday bv Mr.
i'snn, requesting the Committee on Mill
tary Atf.rs to report a b Il providing an ad
d'tonal article of war for the government @,
tie army, whereby all officers in the military
service of the United States shall be prohib
tied from using any portion of the forces
under their respective command for tao pu,
pose OF returning fugitive slaves from sefyic,
r. labor, and TO provide for the punishment
OF such officers as may violate this article O
war by dismissal from service.
The resolution was then adopted-yeas 81
nays not counted.
On motion, the Committee on Territorie
was directed to inquire into the expedienc,
OF establishing Territorial Governments with.
in the limits of the disloyal States or districts
and to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr.. Morrill,, of Vermont, from the Commit
tee on Ways and Means, asked leave to report
bill to increase the duties on coffee and
sugar. The bill proposes to make the duty
On tea all kinds 20 cents pound.
WASHINGTON, Dec "a,
SENATE.-Scveral petitions were presented
for the emancipation ofthe slaves of rebels
without compensatlons, and those of loyal
masters with compensations.
Mr., Howe gave notice that he would intro
duce bill to amend the Fugitive Slave Law
The Senate then went into Executive Session
on the opening of the doors of the Senate
Adjourned until ThuTsday.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

REBEL FoFcEs IN THE FIE1D-The recent
messages Of the rebel Governors and other
official documents put forth by the State au-
'hori'ies, enable Us 70 form a pretty correct
estimate Of the strength Of he rebels now in
the field. 1t is, leaving off odd huad2eds, as
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27
Fort Wayne GarrisOncd.
From the Detroit Free Pres5, 18th:


On Sunday NOR, ing two companies Of the
Sd U. S. Cavalry arrived in this city, under
orders for Fort Wayne, on garrison duty
The Command consists of Companies and
F, Mounted Rifles, (oow called the Sd U. s.
Rihes.) They formed part of the force re-
Gently surrendered in so coward y manner
by the traitor Major Lynde, 10 an inferior
number of Texan Rangers, near Fort SIAN
ton, in New Mexico. They left Fort Union,
New Mexico, on the frs, day of September
last, took the overland route to Leavenworth,
from thence to Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis,
and by recent order of the Secretary of
War were ordered to Fort Wayne. They are
a fine set of men, and have been used to Ill
the ha,dships incident to frontier life Capt
McNally, of Company F, will assume COM
mand.
Since their arrival the soldiers have been
busly engaged in arranging their quarters,
and seem highly pleased at being so comfort
ably settled for the winter
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT-Mr Thos. Long
hurst, living on the bluff north of Julien Av-
enue, on Wednesday morning last, was pre-
pairing sort of varnish composed of gum
Schelac and alcohol, which had to be heated.
lie placed the mixture in an carthen Jug
which was corked properly, as he supposed,
and put the jug in a kettle If boiling water
\ gas seems to have generated in the Jug
which forced the cork out very suddenly, and
with it the alcoholic mixture, which at once
ienited ard fell blazing around the ROOM
Two sweet little girls, one aged two and half
years and the other two years Older, We're
seated at the table eating breakfast, and the
burning liquid enveoped them in blaze Of
fire. SO badly were they burned before any
assistance could be given them, that the
younger died at one O. clock yesterday morn
ing, and the other lies, suffering torrents of
pain-hcr hands and face burned and blister
ed completely over The house was set on
fire, but the flames were extinguished before
much damage had been done -Uub uqne
Herald
HE DUBUQUE MURDER Dubuque
Times says the impression in that city is that
the shooting Of Conway, by Mrs. Strocky,
was UNSUITABLE, and that the woman shond
| DC acquitted withou: further trial. Mrs
Strocky is a Spanish Creole, about thirty
| five years old, a b. aut'ful woman and of I'M
| hlu,hing habits life. She was the wife of
Fied. Strockey. who was formerly Mayer of
| Galcna and once the Postmaster and still
| ,aain the landlord Of the lie Soto House.
lie is at present reported to be Colonel in
he Confederate army. They parted on ac-
count OF mutual infdclity, and each went
their way, content to I've separately. They
| were once prosperous circumstances and
| were received Into he first miles oil! Gale.
ra, living ina finely furnished house, and
>ur. ounde with all the accessories Of luxury
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

perhaps Alabama Minute Men. His name is
supposed to be John Hawkins. 1t is reported
that whole company of negroes were en-.
gagged, and two of our men are known to have
been shot by them.
The Richmond prisoners are expected in
day or two.
The gun boat Young Rover, which is
stationed at the mouth of York river, reports
an extensive conaagraticn in Yorktown about
a week since.
ST. LOUIS, Dec "a.
About thousand of the rebel prisoners.
taken by Gen. Pope, arrived here last night
and were allowed to remain in the cars until
this morning, when they were escorted by
their captors, under Col. Davis, to DIR. NC
DowelPs Medical College, where they were
quartered for the present.
WASHINGTON, Dec "a.
Not more than 81 Senators were present at
the session 10 day, the majority of them, as
well as many members of the House, having
left the city
The Attorney General has respectfully de-
c!ined to give to the Senate his opinion on a
private claim, alleging precedent, as we'll as a
want OF power, as justification fer non-com.
pliance with the request.
Jares II. Lane, Of Kansas. has been ap-
pointed Brigadier General of Volunteers.
ALBANY, Dec "a.
Comptroller Denniston has returned from
Washing on, having secured from the Secre-
airy OF the Treasury return of 40 per cent.
of the money advanced by the State for the
expenses of the wa. The sum thus received
by the State is $1.11S,OOo
New York, Dec "a.
The London Times says private letters
from Rio Janerio state that Gen Webb.
American Minister, had sent demand to the
Brazilian Government that the Governor of
Maranham be superseded for having allowed
coal to be supplied to the pirate Sumter.
A report is quite current in the streets this
MOI ming that Mason and Shdell are to be re-
stored to liberty and sent forward to ENGLAND
tomorrow, by the Europa The sources from
which this information is said TO- be derived
are French, with some confirmation from
those who are supposed to have unusual ia
cilties for carly information from English
connections, though the report may prove to
be unfoundel.
Especial to Commercial Advertiser.1
WASHINGTON, Dec. "a.
| 1t is not expected that Congress will trans
act any further business until after the New
Years. The Mexican treaty is before the Sem
ate Committee, but will not be reported upon
until after the holidays.
General Lander has recovered from his
wounds received at Leesburg.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
lREPoRrED EXPRESSLY FOE THE JounNAL.l
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GOVERN
MENT CONTRACTS APPROVED.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GOVERN.
MENT CONTRACTS APPROVED.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN NEW YORK.
MORE ABOUT THE FORT PICKENS
AFFAIR.
A WORLDS HORSE FAIR TO BE HELD
IN CHICAGO.
ILLNESS OF GENERAL MCCLELLAN.
WRECK OF THE FRENCH STEAMER
RESERVE.
SIX HUNDRED LIVES LOST.
MORE PRISONERS TAKEN BY GEN.
POPE.
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SIX HUNDRED LIVES LOST.

MORE PRISONERS TAKEN BY GEN.
POPE.
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Foreign New.

ST.. JOINS, N F., Dec. %.
The steamer Persia passed Cape Race Sat
urday light.
Prince Albert died, Sunday noon, the 18th
OF gastric fever. His illness had not preyi,
cusly been considered dangerous.
New York, Dec, 81.
The steamer America from Liverpool, vio
Halifax, arrived here this morning.
Her news Is almost entirely ANTICIPATED,
Ihe steamship Adriatic and several other
large steamers 1t Southampton, were expect
ed TO be chartered by thc English govern
ment
TWAS stated that the British Life Guards
had volunteered for foreign service.
The government was about to send a num-
Ter Of non-commissi0ngd officers to drill the
Canada militia.
Geo. T.. Sylvester, Agent for the U. S. COY
eminent for the purchase of arms in Europe,
is passenger by the America.
ST.. JOINS, N F., Dec. %.
The steamer Persia passed Cape Race Sat
urday night
Some Paris papers advocate the energetic
Intervention OF France
The Opiaione Nuionole, the liberal organ.
says France should follow the example of
England, should the latter recognize the Sou
them COnfederacy.
Prince Albert died Sunday noon, the 18th,
Of Gastric fever. His illness had not previ-
ously been considered dangerous.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

s-Sg The suspected insanity of Gen. w.
T. Sherman is now fully manifest lie has
been relieved from duty on that account, and
sent to his home in Ohio. When command
r of the Department Of the Cumberland, he
tclegraphed to Washington three times in one
day for permission to cvacuatc Kentucky and
retreat into Indiana. His representations re-
sarding the overwhelming rebel fore, and
the inability of the national troops to cope
with them, which, it will be remembered,
were reported to Secretary Cameron, ard ap-
pearcd in the ridiculous report of Adjutant
General Thomas, terrified the Kentucky
Unionists beyond expression. Some weeks
ago Gen. Sherman was sent to Sedalia, Mis-
souri,, and then the fact Of his insanity was
clearly developed, by his giving orders which
were so preposterous that his subordnates
refused to obey them.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

SUDDEN DEATH OF A MINISTER WHILE Or
FLOATING IN HIS CHuRcm.--An appalling
and distressing event occurred on Sunday
morning, in St. Marks Protestant Episcopal
Church at Baltimore. The Rector, Rev. MIR.
mcfarland, had preached the sermon and
was standing in the chancel in his robes, hold
ing the service book and reading therefrom
while the collection was being taken up
Suddenly the book was seen to drop from his
hands, and in moment the divine fell back
ward in fit of appoplexy, to the great con-
sternatiOn and alarm Of the congregation, a
number of whom left their seats and rushed
forward to the chancel to assist their pastor.
He was lifted up and carried into the vestry
room and physicians summoned, but their
aid was unavaiing though he lived two hours
in an unconscious state The body was laid
out in the vestry room. and will be buried
under the chancel above which he oficiated
with so much zeal and success through a Sc
1ies of years. Rev. Mr.. mcfarland was a
brother of the Hon. VIM. II. mcfarland. oil
Virginia. now member OF the Confederate
congress. He vas minister Of much theo
ogical research, warm heartedaess, and was
beloved by his congregation as a pastor
Baltimore Sun.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

Paris letters state that in spite of oil
denial, it is we'll known that q large number
Of recruits are lcvyingin France for the United
States. The old Carload an officers and vol
un:eers are all being organized for speedy
departure, and arc only waiting for the orders
OF their chief TO embark. This chief, awell
known French off 'er, who, after defending
The barbados of the Republic in Paris, fought
the battles of the Empire in the Crimea, then
took service with Garibaldi, and is now in
that Of Victor Ema ,ual, has given in his res
ignation, and was hourly expected in Paris
The clothing house Of God lot had been busy
far the last ten Gays in making the uniforms
Of this legion. Ten thousand tun;cs had been
issued from the usine, bearing the buttons of
The Union. The greater part of these uniforms
have been forwarded to llavre, where they
are to await the commissaric appointed to
take charge Of them to New York, and who
was on his way from Turin, where he had
been to obtain personal instructions from the
future commander Of the legion.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

1SEW UKk, DEC 20.
A fire broke out about four o'clock yester-
day morning in the extensive drug store of
ilcg' man & Co, 161 Broad way. The build
ing was destroyed, together with the cen
tents II & Co occupied the store and base
ment Loss between $4,000 and $4,000 :;
fully insured. The building is insured for
full value-$jo, ooo-and belongs to the
widow Of the late George Long.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

New York, Dec. %.
St Thomas advices Of Dec 7ti,, says that
the iroquois was at that port and would sail
on cruise On that day.
The U. S. ship Sheppard Knapp was also
in port, f
St Johns and Porto Rico advices of the
9th, say that a Spanish steamer loaded with
troops, had arrived and left for Mexico
Several companies garriSoned at Porto Rico
had volunteered and sailed in her. Gen.
Prim was expected en- route to take command
of the Spanish forces.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-12-27

~, NKW 1ORK, Dec. II
The Express states that rumor this after.
noon says that in an interview which Lord
Lyons held with Mr.. Seward, the latter read
to him letter that he had written to Minis
ter Adams. He snid that if the British
G"rer"aae''t claimed diasoa and SHdeli an.
o" the ground Of hiega1topture, and as con-
trnry 70 the laac of Nations, and scouid con-.
s'@er Their surrender as settling the prsnciuie
Jo' Doth Governments, hey pould be- qitea
up on request. as
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FIRE IN NEW YORK

MORE ABOUT THE FORT PICKENS
AFFAIR.
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- FORT MONROE, Dec. 70.
The skirmish yesterday was slight affair.
Two companies of the Goth New York regi
ment started for Newport News at 9 o'clock
this morning and proceeded to New Market
bridge to look for a man who had been lost
in the woods, the day before. As we h,ar
while near the bridge, they found themselves
surrounded by reb,l cavalry and infantry
numbering seven hundred men, but succeeded
in cutting their way out without loss. Rein
forccments were sent for to camp Hamilton
and the remainder of the regiment was sent
forward The naval brigade under command
of Wartirop was also under arms and pro-
ceeded as far as Hampton Bridge. Six of
of the Goth regiment were slightly wounded, |
20 of the enemy are known to haze been
killed, and number wounded. Seven dead
bodies were found this morning; one was
that of an officer, and was taken to Newport
News. He; wore buttons lettered A. N. Nj