Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-09-27
IRoNroN. Mo-. Sept. d.

Gen. Fremont, believing that his removal
would endanger, if not destroy, the magnif-
cent army organized by and now under his
and thus not only greatly weaken
the power of the government but encourage
leaders of rebellion in their efforts to destroy
the Republic; therefore
cognize not only good military chieftain, but
also true patriot whose well known courage,
genius and indomitable energy
have marked him out as the man to organize
and successfully command the Army of the
West.
Resoloed, That we unhesitatingly endorse
the course being pursued by Fremont in the
military department af the West, and that we
will not, under any circumstances, counte-
nance the efforts being made to remove him,
but will at all times do all in our power to pro-
vent its consummation.
WASHINGTON, Sept. "a.
The following important orders were issued
by the P. 0. Department:
LIST. That no newspapers or printed matter
be admitted to the letter pouches destined for
the Pacific coast, letters exclusively being
placed therein.
End. That separate bags be appropriated
exclusively for papers destined to the Pacific
coast, excluding all other printed matter.
Sd. That such letter pouches and newspa-
per bags be forwarded to California as usual
by the overland route.
4th. All other printed matter, of every
kind, destined to the Pacific coast, to be sent
in bags to the New York Office, there to be
delivered to the agents of the Overland Mail
Company.
9Th. Postmasters are expected to comply
carefully with these orders until further notice
and any neglect therein will be Immediately
reported to the appointment Office.
By order Of the P. NJ. General.
JOHN A. KAssoN,
LIST Asst. P. NJ. Gen.
Especial to Post.]
WASHINGTON, Sept "a.
The Cabinet is in session this morning,
and it Is understood that the disaster to the
Federal forces at Lexington is the subject of
discussion. The opponents of Gen. Fremont
charge that he could have prevented the ne
cessity of Mulligan's surrender by sending
timely reinforcements to Lexington. Recent
advices received from St. Louis by Fremont
friends state that he had no troops to spare
and that it was entirely impossible for him to
strengthen Mulligan's position. The livliest
discussion of the state of affairs in Missouri
prevails here to-day in all quarters.
Intercepted letters by secessionist member
Of the Legislature of Maryland show that the
traitor members Of that body had formed an
elaborate scheme for the passing of seces-
sion ordinance and an attempt to inaugurate
an armed rebellion in the State against the
power of the Federal government. The sum-
mary measures Of depressing alone saved the
State from the horrors of civil war.
1t is ascertained that Gen. Patterson's cam
paign in Virginia cost the government fully
$10,000,000. The sole result was the capture
of some twenty fugitives, nearly all of whom
were returned to their masters.
Correspondence of the St. Louis Democrat.
RoLLA, NO., Sept. "a.
Last night Mr.. Holland, of Springfield, ar.
rived, having left there on Friday last He
is the man who took Gen. Fremont's modif
cation of his proclamation through to COL
Taylor. He reports Lieut.. Williams, of the
18th Illinois regiment, on his way with seven
wagons loaded with Dr. Davis and about sc
wounded men, which Col. Taylor allowed tc
come. They will probably arrive tomorrow
night. This leaves $50 yet in Springfield O.
our wounded, of which 100 are able to com,
to Rolla, if there had only been Transports
ton. Many of the rebel officers opposed oul
wounded leavinS.
Dispatches were received on Thursday, a
Springfield, to the rebels, that Mulligan hac
surrendered without gun being fired, taking
q pieces of artillery, 5000 stand of small
arms and 1000 prisoners. Boonvile was also
taken and Price marching on jefferson City
This is the way recruits for the secession ar
my are got.
McCulloch and his force Of about 1000 was
confidently believed to have left the State, 60
ing south.
ALBANY, N. Y, sept. "a.
The Republican State Central Committee
met here to-day.
The following resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted:
Resolped, That in the opinion of this COM
mittee at least 500, 900 men should be enrolled
for the war at the earliest possible day and
that this State should furnish at least loo, 900
of that number.
Resolved, That the executive committee be
instructed to adopt the most vigorous meas
ures, by public meetings, through the press,
and otherwise to arouse the people to tn
Importance of supporting the government
with men and money in the present emergen-
cy.
Resolred, That we earnestly recommend to
the general government the propriety of Civ
ing to each volunteer hereafter enlisted, either
500 of the bounty promised to the soldier at
the termination of the war, or one months
pay in advance at the time of his enlistment.
WASHINGTON, Sept. "a.
The gallant defense of Col. Mulligan is the
theme of admiration among the distinguished
military men. 1t was not till late last night,
when telegram was received from Gen. Ere
mont, that the rumor of the surrender was
fully though reluctantly credited The latter,
while informing the Department that he was
on the eve of starting with a heavy force, ex-
presses the hope that he will be able to dis
lodge the rebels from the position they now
occupy at Lexington. The deepest interest
continues to be everywhere manifested con-
corning that point
The War Department has determined
% vacate the Offices of all quertermasters,
and other officers who fail to
'espond promptly by filing their bonds and
themselves for active service.
ST.. LOUIS, Sept "a.
An alarm occurred at Jefferson City last
hight for supposed firing at Usage Bridge.
News from Jefferson City report that troops
ately encamped there awaiting orders, have
oeen ordered to march to Sedalia. This con-
1icts with a report obtained from an officer of
me of the departments, that positive advices
lad been received here that Gems Sturgis
md Lane were within few miles of Licking.
on, on Saturday last, resolved to oppose
PRICES progress Northward
A notice appeared on the Evening News
bulletin: Building to rent-apply to the
bigger pen on Fifth street"
Mr.. Ramsay refused to tell who wrote the
Objectionable article, and is reported to have
lad spicy conversation with one of Ere
nont's aids.
Gen. Fremont will probably leave early to-
borrow morning in the direction of jefferson
lily.
Quincy, Sept. a.
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