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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15
Secretary Holt Oh the Treason of
Secretary Thompson.
Secretary Holt publishes an overwhelr

Secretary Holt publishes an overwhelming
expose of the treason of the late Secretary
Thompson. The following are the material
points:
We have here distinct, exultant avowal on
the part of the Hon. Secretary that, while yet
member of the Cabinet, he disclosed to those
in open rebellion against the United States
information which he had derived from his
official position, and which he held under the
seals of a confidence that, from the beginning
Of our history as a nation, had never been
violated. This step not merely endangered
the highest public interests, but put in immi-
nent jeopardy the lives of two hundred and
fifty innocent men, who had never wronged
the Hon. Secretary, and who, in proceeding
to Charleston harbor, were simply obeying
the lawful command Of their superior officers.
The armed enemies of the Government he
vas serving, under the solemn sanctions of
an oath, were, as he declares, thus put upon
their guard, and the frail vessel that was
bearing succor to its friends received a warm
welcome from booming cannon.
1t is we'll known that persistent falsifica-
ton OF the policy and conduct of the late
Administration, in its relations to the South,
has proved potent fundamentally for in
flaming the popular mind of that distracted
portion of our country, and thus giving an
ever increasing impetus to the revolution
And the fact that the telegraph and the press
have been under the absolute direction of
those controlling this movement has rendered
resistance to this fundamentally impractical
BILE. Whatever purposes, therefore, were
expected to be accomplished by the circulation
of the paragraph which has been exposed will
probably be attained, since the aptidote now
offered cannot possibly pursue the poison into
all its qualifications. If, however, this expla-
nation shall secure to me the confidence Of
those truc-hesrted patriots who still love our
Union better than all the spoils and power
which revolution can promise them, shall
not regard the condemnation Of men who, for
the past two months, have necessarily de-
nouneed Inc throughout the South, simply
and solely because hare refused to blacken
my soul Nth perjury by betraying the Gov
ernment Of my country Whils in its service.
j. Holt.
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Latest from Pixies Peak,

FORT kEARNEY, March IL.
The California Overland Company's Ex
press coach, with two passengers and $500
in treasure, passed here at $50 yesterday
morning.
Dsnver City, 18th. - Hundreds are pros
pecting in the Golden City diggings. Mills
are in running operation pretty generally
throughout the Gregory mines, and in some
cases big yields are being made, partly on
account of the new patent for saving gold
being successfully operated. Messrs. Huld
& Depcster, of the Gold Dit District, last
week, crushed ID cords CT pyrites of iron,
from which they got little over S. 5000.
Root & Kenda'ps mill, in Mountain City,
which yielded Slipper cord last week, yielded
yesterday by the new gold saving process
500 per cord, from the same quartz. A man
named J. L. Shelter was lost in an avalanche
in the mountains, near the forks of the
Southern Platte, last week.
Nothing new from San Juan or New
Mexico was received yesterday by the Mill
tary Express.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15
The Southern Constitution.

The injunction of secrecy having been
removed therefrom, l am able to send O
synopsis of the permanent Constitution. The
following are its principal features:
NO person who is foreign and not citi-
zen of the Confederate States is allowed to
vote for any officer, civil or political, State
or Federal, under the first census.
South Carolina is entitled to FIVE repre-
sentatives in Congress, Georgia ten, Alabama
nine, Florida two, Mississippi seven, Louisi-
ana six, Texas six; and each State to two
Senators
The State Legislature may impeach
judicial or Federal officers, resident or act
ing in said State, BY a two-thirds vote.
Both Houses of Congress may grant seats
on the floor to either of the principal officers
of each of the executive d. partments, with
the privilege of discussing the measures of
bis department..
Representation on the basis of three -fifths
for slaves is continued.
Congress is not allowed Through duties to
foster any branch Of industry
The foreign slave.trade is prohibited.
Congress is prohibited from making
az preparations unless by vote Of two
thirds of both Houses, except that the
appropriation be asked by the head of some
department or by the President
Extra compensation is not to be allowed
to any contractor, officer or agent, after the
contract is made or the service rendered.
Every law shall relate to one subject, and
shall be expressed by letter.
The President and Vice President are to
hold office for six years.
The principal officers of departing nts and
the diplomatic service are removable at the
pleasure of the President. Other civil off.
GERS are removable when their services are
unnecessary, or for good causes or reasons.
Removals must DO reported to the Senate
when practicable. No captious removals
are tolerated.
Other States are to be admitted to tho
G;onfederacy by vote of two.thirds of both
The Confederacy may acquire territory;
and slavery shall 30 acknowledged and
respected by Congress and the territorial
government.
When five States shall ratify the perma-
nent Constitution it shall be established for
such States. Until ratified, the Provisional
Constitution shall remain in force. not
extending beyond one year.
Nothing of interest has been done in
Congress to-day.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15
Arrival Of the Pony Express.
FoRr KEARNEY. March IL

The Pony Express, with San Francisco
dates to March I'd, passed here at a:5O A. M.
The Legislature adjourned over from the
2lst to the Goth. The sessions continue to be
occupied with discussions of Union resolu-
tons. No legislation Of any importance has
been transacted yet.
The reconstructed Democratic party caucus,
composed of the Breckenridge and portion
OF the Douglas Democrats, met at Sacramento,
last evening.
1t is reported that majority of the Douglas
Democrats and all the Republicans are en-.
deavoripg to induce McDougal to withdraw
from the contest, when an effort to elect some
compromise candidate is to be made.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15

We returned on Saturday last from trip
of ten days to New York and the National
Capital, having been present at the Presi-
Dental Inauguration at the latter place. or
course all the details of the event are already
familiar to our readers, and we have but
little to relate concerning it. We found a
great crowd in the city - larger by several
thousands, it is said, than ever before in
attendance upon an Inauguration. There
was an unusual number of visitors from the
Northwest, being over 500 from Illinois and
about 200 from Iowa. On the day after the
Inauguration, the a Iowa delegation then
remaining, about fifty in number, called at
the White House and We're severally intro
duced to Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln by Messrs
Hoxie and Grinnell. Our delegation was
received cordially by the President and his
lady, and departed feeling assured that not
only the affairs of the nation but those o!
the White House had fallen into good hands
We next called on Gen. Scott ut his resi-
dence, and found that old veteran in good
health and spirits, and apparently glad to
see US. He alluded to the fact of his visit
to this region in 1884, and his treat with
the Indians by which portion of the soil OF
Iowa was secured to the General Govern
ment.
The feeling at Washington is now that Of
security. Southerners, however, very gen.
orally declare that if Lincoln attempts. to
retake the forts or collect the revenue fight.
ing is certain. 1t is thought the President
will deliberate in his movements, in order
to give the rebels time to return to thei,
allegiance. He has enphaticaly declared
that his policy means peace, and he will dc
and suffer everything consistent with the
honor and dignity of the Government anc
the rights and interests of all sections t.
maintain it. We believe his policy will b
firm and conciliatory, but not hasty. l
fighting must come it will have to be com
menced by the South.
Business generally at the East is at
stand.still. New York city feels the unset
tied condition Of the country severely, ant
stores are to rent even on Broadway.
The facilities for travelling between the Eas
and the Westare becoming more perfect ever
day. We made the distance from Muscatin
to New York lover HOO miles) in abou
ffty-fve hours, via Chicago, Pittsburgh an
Philadelphia, which is now the speediest an
pleasantest route from the Northwest to tn
Atlantic seaboard. There are but tw
changes Of cars from Chicago to New Yor
by this route, and the traveller has tn
advantage of the magnificent mountai
scenery on the Pennsylvania Railway. w
returned by the Baltimore and Ohio Railway
ola Wheeling and Columbus. The passag
of the Alleghanies by this route is nc
excelled in grandeur and picturesque beaut
by any other thoroughfare on the America
continent. We were particularly please
with the B. & o. R. R., and recommend
to all tourists and travellers East. Ticket
are sold to New York or Boston as cheap b
this route as by any other, and two dollar
additional gives the privilege of visitin
Washington city.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15

CHA1RMEN OF THE SENATE CoMMIrTEEs-
The Chairmen of Senate Committees, select
ed by the Republican caucus, is as follows ::
Foreign Relations, Mr.. Sumner Finance,
Mr.. Fessenden ; Commerce, Mr.. Chandler !;
Military Affairs, Mr.. Wilson Naval Affairs,
Mr.. Hale u; Judiciary, Mr.. Trumbull 4; Post
Office. Mr.. Colamer; Public Lands, Mr.. Har.
Ian ; Private Land Claims, Mr.. Harris H.
dian Affairs, Mr.. Doolittle Pensions, Nh.
Foster Revolutionary Claims, Mr.. King !;
Claims, Mr.. Clark District Of Columbia,
Mr., Grimes Patents, Mr.. Simmons Public
Buildings, Mr.. Foote Territories, MIR. Wade
To Audit Expenses of Senate, Mr.. Dixon
Printing, Mr.. Anthony Enrolled Bills, Mr..
Bingham Engrossed Bills, MIR. Baker.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15
Louisiana Convention.
NEW ORLEANS, March 8

NEW ORLkANS, Marcn 8.
The Convention adopted an ordinance to
transfer certain funds to the General Gov
eminent of the Ccnfederated States now in
the hands of the State.
A private telegram from Montgomery saws
the revenue laws have been adjusted by a
regulation of the treasury department so as
to avoid any prejudice to the steamboat
interest.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15

Louis to Placerville, Gal in sixteen DAYS.
daily, Sundays included; also . pony express.
three times week, in eight DAYS service
to commence on the 18th of June, The
contract was signed to-day, and the overland
is to be continued till tho beginning of the
Central service.
Mr.. Seward has determined on conference
with the Southern Commissioners. They
will, to-day, address an official formal com
munication to him, setting forth the character
and purpose of their mission.
New York, March 10.
Tho Worlds Correspondence The ques-
ton OF the nomination of Mr.. Crittenden to
fill the vacancy in the Supreme Court is at
last settled, by vote in the Cabinet that il
shall not be made.
The Herald correspondent says: In reply
to dispatches putting the authorities on their
guard, Gen. Beauregard telegraphed, to-day,
as follows: "We are prepared at all points
and defy them to reinforce Fort Sumter"
Senator Trumbull is severely denounced by
Illinois Republicans for urging his brother.
in-law's appointment as Governor of Dacotah
The nomination of Jas. Speed as Postmaster
at Louisville gives good deal of dissatisfac
tiOI 4uO lll0uUS vi IL Od!IlSACk dkc cSpcC
tally chagrined.
d. G. Rose will be appointed u S. Marsha
of Indiana; Jno. d. Scripps, Postmaster al
Chicago; G. G. Jones, Postmaster at TER,
Haute; j. NJ. Stockton at Maysvlle, Ken
lucky and Jno. Corwin at Hamilton, Ohio
The Times correspondence says Secretary
Cameron is understood to favor the policy o
collecting the revenue outside of the ports
after Secretary Chase shall have drawn requi
sitions upon the officers of the seeding State
and they have refused to comply.
The Cou in the Commodore Armstron
court-martial case was organized, thi
morning, Commodore Stewart officiating a
President Commodores Shubrick, Gregory
Stringham, Marvin, Paulding, Cobb, Jarvis
and Captains Hull and Nicholson, constitut
the Court. Col. A. B. Magruder is Judg
Advocate, and Phillip Phillips counsel for tn
defense.
The nomination Of Mr.. Corwi in as Minis
ter to Mexico was quite unexpe cted to hin
and was not desired. 1t is only three day
since that he urged upon the President tn
selection of another person as peculiarl
fitted for that post MIR Lincoln nominated hill
without any conference whatever, and wa
influenced mainly by the desire to secure hi
services in carrying out the policy which MI
Corwin has advocated in and out of Congress
as most desirable for our future commercia
/ political and diplomatic relations with til;
Republic. If he consents to accept til;
mission at all, which is yet undetermined,
will be for the purpose of inducing Mexie
to adopt this policy and for no other reason
In this view, tho mission is now among tt
, most important in the whole service. Agen
: Of jeff. Davis are there, endeavoring
6 obtain recognition.
Q Aspecial dispatch to the Commercial say
that Messrs. Corwin and Clay have bot
{, declined the missions rendered them.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15

ANOTHER VACANCY ON THE FEDERAL ST.
PRExE BaNoH. Justice Campbell Of the Su-
preme Court, from Alabama, has resigned his
position, but not from political causes. He
is still q true friend of the Union, and his
influence and wisdom will be much missed
in these exciting times.
This gives Mr.. Lincoln two vacancies to
fill on the Supreme Bench - tho vacancy
caused by the death Of Judge Daniels being
still untitled.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15

ANTl-SEoRss1oN FEELING IN TIE SoUrH.-
The Nashville (Tenn.) Banner soys that tie
following paragraph is a specimen of Ito
general character of the business letters
received in that city from citizens under
Jeff. Davis's government; IS.
This Internal secession business, l am fear.
full, will ruin the country. 1t was certainly
conceived in sic and born in iniquity it's
fathers eldest son the Devil !; and have no
doubt all the little Devils, together with the
old Esqaire, are now having a good time
over it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15
New Hampshire Election.

CONCORD, N. a., March II.
The State election, to-day, brought out the
usual vote. Nathaniel S. Berry was the
Republican, and G Stark the Opposition
candidate for Governor. Three members OF
Congress were also voted for. The vote of
Concord was: Berry 1862, Stark s95; Man
chester, Berry 1909, Stark 974 Nassau,
Berry 9OS, Stark $50. Fifty.si towns give
Berry 1866, Stark 10, 200, scattering AZ.
CONCORD, N. H., March 10.
1856 towns give Berry, Republican, for
Governor 26,065 votes; Clark, Democrat,
2l,569; scattering 104, The Republicans
have elected to the Legislature l15, and the
Democrats so members.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15
IOWA NEWS,

- Another horrid murder has been COM
mit,ed at Dubuque. Patrick Lotus, an Irish
man, killed Stephen Cordiff, with a slung-
shot or axe, on the night of the 2sth ult.
Lotus is in Jail.
The Iowa City Reporter says that Gov.
Kirkwood has received several specimens
from Boston of flax cotton of very fine quail.
ity. A mandatory Of fax-straw goods has
been established at Mount Pleasant.
- A month or two ago the business men
of Racine, Wis, paid visit to Dubuque
The Dubuque business men have just return
ed the compliment in the same way the
object being to study aud famiiarize them
selves with the advantages and feasibility Of
a railroad COL nection between the two cities
Two PERSONS DROWNED. - Three boys
were taking ride on the Maquoketa, al
Manchester, Delaware county, on Sunday
the Sd inst, when the boat capsized. One
Of the boys swan ashore, while the other.
took refuge in tree completely surrounded
by water. Two other boys started to th'
rescue in boat. which also. capsiz d, and
they, too, were obliged to climb tree. Thu
neighbors soon assembled and constructed
two rude RATS before being able to reacl
the boys. During their efforts, man nam
ed Mike Reardon attempted to swim ashor'
with Batty Harrigon, one of the boys, bu
both went under and were drowned. Th
others were rescued with great difficulty
We learn these particulars from the DELPHI
Journal.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15

A Coop THING. - The response of Mr..
Lincoln to Hon. John Bell, who called on
him to urge compromise, is one of the best
of his good things swell, Mr.. Bell" said
Lincoln, II believe shall have to go with
you since the election, for The Union, the
Constitution, and the enforcement Of the
laws" '-H".aya 1"'i.-.-- .'.s-3s +
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15
Personal Liberty Bills.

BosToN, March IL.
The bill to repeal the Personal Liberty
law has passed the Senate Of Maine, BY II
to 10.
BosToN, March IL.
The House, to-day, ordered third read
ing Of the bill modifying the Personal Lib
erty law which recently passed the Senate.
DETROIT, Mich, March II.
After an animated debate, the House in
definitely postponed the consid sration of a
bill for the repeal of the Personal Liberty
law-43 against 214.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15
Seed for Kansas.

~ .. ArcnIsaN, March Is.
The relief committee have received to dav
over 50, 600 bushels Of seed wheat, half Of Il
purchased with New York appropriations.
and the other halt from Wisconsin. Ahont
an equal amount had been previously receiv.
ed from various sources. 1000 bushels
were shipped to-day for Leavenworth. for
distribution in Leavenworth and Douglas
counties. The demand for potatoes, for seed.
is very great. The supply OF provisions on
hand is small, and the receipts have lately
been light.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15
New EIamDshira Election.

The election in New Hampshire, on Tues
day, for State officers, members of Congress
and full Legislature, appears to have gone
Republican by az increased majority. This
is significant, being the first State election
since the Inauguration of the new Admins.
tration. There is no mistaking the fact that
the Republican party is gaining strength
daily, Notwithstanding all other parties are
combined against it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15
Maryland Conference,

-' BALTIMORE, March IL.
The State Conference assembled again to-
day-the attendance small. The Chairman
said he understood that Gov Hicks was still
unwilling to call Convention, and it was
evident that the sentiments of members were
somewhat modified. 1t is thought a com.
mittee will be appointed to confer with the
Virginia Convention. Adjourned till to-
morrow.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15
Georgia State Convention.

SAVANNAH, March 13.
The Georgia State Convention has trans
TERED the forts, arsenals, arms and munitions
OF war to the Government of the Southern
Confederacy.
An ordinance has also been passed appro-
priatlng half million dollars for the support
OF the Government, and authorizing the Gov
ernor to issue per cent. bonds for that
amount.
The report Of the seizure of the Northern
stock in the Macon and Western Railroad is
denied. The President of the road, Isaac
Scott, Esq, says there is no foundation for
the report.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15
lO,455
Total

len CENTS TO CALIFORNIA. - The postage
on circulars and letters to California and all
places on the Pacific coast is now, by law,
ten cents - to be in all cases prepaid, for
every half ounce. Letters to Colorado Ter
ritory, New Mexico, &c., at the same rates
al before. s-..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15

They sHuN THE TRAlToR.-It is notewor-
thy fact that while delegations from various
States have recently called upon Secretaries
Holt, Dix, and others, no delegation from
any State has visited Mr.. Toucey. 4 fee-
men of the North shun the traitor.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15
Fight and Suicide.

#:-at WHEELING, March IL.
Two young men, named James McLane
and Richard Hadden, got into difficulty
last night while under the influence of LIQUOR.
when the former shot the latter, inAictine 4
wound which will probably prove fatal
McLane escaped to Bellaire, where he com.
mltted suicide by shooting himself, this after
noon. Both belonged to families of the high.
est responsibility, and the affair has cast :
gloom over the whole community.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15
Pennsylvania Senatorship.
HARRIsBURGH, March IL

HARRIsBURGH, March IL.
There are thirty-one nominees in the
House to fill Mr.. Cameron's seat in the Sem
ate. The principal ones are David Wilmot,
Thaddeus Stevens, Morton McMichael and
Richard Vaux.
The Legislature has appointed tn ursday
for the election of Senator.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15

VIRGINIA WILL NOT SEoEDE. - The revolu-
lutionists are moving heaven and earth to
get Virginia out of the Union, but all to no
avail The Old Dominion will not bulge an
inch from her position in the old Union.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15
From the south.

MONTGOMERY, March IL.
Nothing Of public interest was done, to-
day. A recess is daily expected, which will
be brought about certainly during the week.
President Cobb has sent to several State
Conventions certified copies of the permanent
Constitution. 1t is expected Alabama will
ratify it Wednesday.
Mr.. Stephens has gone to Charlottesville.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15

A BAD INvEs1MxNT.-Tha great silk-house
of Bowen, Holmes & Co. formerly Bowen &
McNamee), in New York, has suspended.
Liabilities q million and a-half. Among
their assets they return 100000 invested
in the Independent newspaper. .
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15

The Seeding STATES. - 1t is significant
(says the Boston PosO that the people in
none of the Seeding States were unanimous
in passing their ordinances of dissolution, a.
the following table of the date and vote of
their ordinances show.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15

The CABINET - Mr.. Blair is the only one
of the seven gentlemen in the new Cabinet,
who is under so years of age. He is about
As years old. Mr.. Bates is 6s, Mr.. Seward
90, Mr.. Chase So, Mr.. Cameron go, Mr..
Welles about 50 and Mr.. Smith Sc.
Mr.. Seward now occupies the place form
erly filed by Jefferson, Marshall, Madison,
Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Clay, Calhoun,
Webster, Everett, Marcy and Cass.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15

VERY PERr1NRNy-The New Orleans Bul
letin contains the following very pertinent
inquiry
'.If the South, with the General Govern.
ment on her side, has tried for forty years
to maintain her rights in the Union, and has
failed, how is she to do so when the pe yer
of the Government 10 against her."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-15

,sai New YORK, March Is.
Cattle market-Beef active, advanced to.
Receipts 5000, quoted al S@s}c. Sheep
advanced 3Stc, quoted 5}c. Swine active
at 5000.