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

The practical abandonment Of the Compro-
mis- presented in the name of Mr.. Crittenden
turns over the issue to the terms Of reconciliation
agreed upon by the Border State Committee.
There are some indications Of disposition,
on both sides, to regard this scheme with favor.
Those from the North, however, who might
otherwise acqaiesce in its sdoption as peace
MEASURE, find an objection in the failure o.,
their Southern colleagues TO present this plan
with decision and unanimity, as one which
IT, will accept in good faith. 1t is perfectly
lille fol Northern Representatives to 60 over to
ground OH which they have no assurance CT
reasonable prospect that they will be fairly
met from the other side, and in sufficient force
10 settle the question. A few days may
change the appearance in this respect. We
shall see.
The Philadelphia Press sensibly says:
1--WE can well understand the difficulties
that embarrass the Republican leaders. The
Hon. Charles Francis Adams, member of
the House Committee Of Thirty three, which
closed its iabors, few days ago, without
coming to an agreement, presents these diff
culties in single sentence, when he declares
that majority Of the slare State Represent-
atiees in that body wers net oeting soith any
yeai purpose of reaching satisfactory Gd-
justment; that three of the fifteen States
refused to be represented at all; apd that
seven more, making ten out Of the fifteen,
decided to reject the conclusions of the Com
mittee; and, also, that seven Of these Repre-
sentatives refused to vote for a resolution
declaring that peaceful acquiescence in the
election Of Chief Magistrate, accomplished
N accordance with every legal and constitu-
:icnai requirement, is high and imperative
duty Of euery good citizen Of the United
States After which, Mr.. Adams withdrew
all his own propositions, and concurred with
his colleagues in the project that no adjust
ment could take place."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

~ Whatever may be said against
coercion, it is inevitable. If the General
Government does not "coerce" the seeding
States to obey the laws, then they will
"coercs" the General Government into sub
mission to traitors. One or the other must
be "coerced."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

% The Democracy of Illinois have
resolved against all efforts to coerce the
seeding States. They arc for letting them
do as they please. This is equivalent IRE.
marks the Albany JournaD to saying we
have no Government. And we are not sure
there has not always Seen class Of men
among us who prefer no Government to q
Government of which they do not constitute
a mart
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

a. Senator Hunter proposes to dis
solve the Union and reconstruct it with
two Presidents-one from the North and
one from the South, each of whom shall
have 9 vetoing power upon the acts Of
Congress, and upon each other. Such is
the scheme to secure the power of the mi
noritv.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

OAsslus NJ. CLAY's VIEws.-It is announc-
ed that Oa.sius N. Clsy lie in favor of the
constitutional amendment reported by Mr..
Corwin. He wishes to have the territorial
question disposed Of by passing an enabling
act, preparatory to the admission of al the
United States territory south Of sc deg. 80
min. as State with or without slavery, as
the people decide.) He favors some special
ocal protection against mob violence to cit.
isens travelling in any State of the Union,
and the amendments to the Fugitive Slave
law that have been proposed BY the Pacifica-
ton Committee, with the understanding
that the Personal Liberty laws shall be re-
pealed. This scheme Of paci6cation, Mr..
Clay has reason to believe, Kentucky will
accept. II adopted, he thinks the seeding
States will return to their allegiance, at no
distant day, and harmony be restored.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
Lincoln to visit INDIANAPOLIS.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 81.
The committee appointed by the Legisla-
ture to invite the President elect to visit
the capital of Indiana, en- route to the Fed
eral capital, to-day received letter of ac-
ceptanoe and informing them that he will
visit this city on the 18th proximo.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
Pacific Railroad Bill Passed the
Senate.

The bill providing for the construction of
railroad to the Pacific passed the Senate
Wednesday BY vote of 81 to IA, which
shows 6fteensmembers less than a full house
and maje rity of 8 if all absentees had
voted against it. We have strong hopes,
if old Buck does not veto it, as he has
threatened to DO, that it will tend to strength
en- the Union feeling in all sections
of the country. We presume this is the
same bill that has already passed the House.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

EThe New York Board of Brokers
have resolved to strike from the stock list
the bonds issued by seeding States. This
is right and proper. 1t is stated by compe-
tent legal authority, that buying such bonds
issued for war purposes would subject the
buyer to an Indictment for treason,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

CONDITION OF THE SoUTn.-In Selma, Ala,
the large car mandatory belonging to the
Selma aad Tennessee River Railroad Com
pany suspended operations in December.
Fifty-two men were employed, every one Of
them h,ing from the North. The alternative
was given them of taking up arms in defense
of the South or Immediately leaving. Of the
whole number, eight left as soon as they
could make arrangements; twelve-all
natives of Massachusetts, - enrolled them
selves in the military as defenders Of the
rights of the South" and the remainder,
being mostly men of family, were making
preparations to leave as speedily as circum-
stances would allow.
In Savannah, Ga, the streets are patrolled
day and night. There is no business doing
except in bar-rooms, where whisky is drank
and the secession movement is discussed. A
great majority Of the military is composed Of
Northernors, Irish and Germans the latter
preponderating in the large towns.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
Overland MRiI.

ASHINGTON, Jan. 81.
The Daily Overland Mail proposition
passed the House yesterday by vote of 1O1
ofMarch, and the service to commence on
the 1st Of July. The cost is limited to
5 100000.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
Fire.


INDIANAPo OILS, Jen. 20.
The First Baptist Church in this city was
destroyed by fire, yesterday morning. Loss
$4,000 to $4,000. No insurance. s@ 4
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

NEW YoRK. The Democracy of New
Y ork, following the example of Ohio, have
called State Convention at Albany on the
3lst of January. It will be for compromise,
and against coercion.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

CHARGE OF TREASON AGAINST SECRETARY
ToucEY.-A special dispatch to the New
York Commercial Advertiser, from Wash
ington, mentions q rumor that Charges of
treason will be preferred against Mr.. Toucey,
the Secretary of the Navy, by the House of
Representatives" There is probably some
thing in this, and We should not be surprised
if the investigation ordered by the House
into the conspiracy that is on foot to seize
the Federal Capital, and other reasonable
movements, should result in making out an
astounding nest of traitors.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

@The Brooklyn, it 10 believed, sailed for
the defense Of Fort Pickeas ct Pensacola.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

Tn SECESSION QUESTION IN TENNESSEE
Letters from Tennessee say that the struggle
between the Unionists and Disruptionists is
terribly bitter. The latter threaten, if beaten
at the pole, to resist by force.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

TIE FORTS IN PossEss1oN OF TIE REBELS
The forts known to be already in the pos.
session of the secessionists ara Fort Pulaski,
Savannah, 100 guns, cost 1858, $50; Fort
Jackson, IA guns, $l25, 900 Forts Moultrie
and Pinchnsy, Charleston, 10 guns, sl19,-
ITO; Forts Macon and Caswell, North Caro-
lima, the first, 81 guns, $500, 900, the other,
81 guns, $57l, 22l Fort Morgan, Mobile,
1872 guns, Sl,2l2,556 Fort GAME, Mobile,
80 guns, $4,000 Fort St. Phillip, Louisi-
ana, 1874 guns, $500, 1874 Fort ackson, $50
guns, $S17,6Os Fort Fiks, 40 guns. $472,
DOL. The whale number OF guns, 995 ; cost
of forts and repairs, $4,925 ,0Ss: cost oi
SIT, 1888 total, s., 702 1897.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
D@The Cabinet ss it now stands il a.

1.-THE Cabinet as It now stan(
follows /:
Jeremiah S. Black, State.
John A. Dix, Treasury.
Joseph holt, War.
Isaac Tousey, Navy.
Vacant, Interior.
Horatio King, (aeting) Postoface.
E II. Stanton, Attorney General.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

KEEPING HousR.-Parson Brownlow says
mat the case of South Carolina after seces-
sion reminds him Of fellow who said ut
was nothing to get married, but 1t was hill
to keep house."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
NJ The Louisiana secession ordil

R% The Louisiana secession ordinance
''annuls" altogether too much for the pur-
pose apparently intended. That State owes
her connection with the United States to a
treaty between the latter end France, and to
the payment of several millions Of dollars by
our Government as consideration. All the
powers she can "resume" are either those of
colonial dependence upon the United States
or upon France. Which position does she
covet? Of all the mad freaks of disunion
folly, this of Louisiana is the most ridiculous
yet exhibited. She never had any State
Independence" and majority of her peo-
pie show themselves unworthy of anything
else than provincial subordination and
dependence.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01


Tariff on sugar.
Mr.. Morris offered resolution that mem
beYs from slaveholding States be requested
to present an ultimatum proposition, EN-.
br acing their views, upon which they will
be willing to pledge their States to act up
to the Union, as final adjustment. He
resolution was lost, 2S only voting in the
affirmative.
The Speaker laid before the House a mes.
sage from the President, closing with com
mendation of the peace resolutions of Vir-
ginia, hailing the proposition with grateful
satisfaction. As to agreeing to abstain,
pending the proceedings contemplated by
the action of the General Assembly, from
any and all acts calculated to produce col
lision between the States and the govern
ment of the United States, he says he has
no power for such an agreement. Defense,
not aggression, has been the policy of the
from the beginning. He rec
ommends Congress to abstain from passing
any law the enforcement of which is calcu-
lated to provoke hostilitiss. He trusts that
the mediation of Virginia may be the means
under Providence of accomplishing the ends
of peace. The President does not yet des-
pair of the Republic.
The consideration Of the message was
till tomorrow.
The report of the committee of thirty
three came up.
Mr. Pryor indicated the South, assum-
ing that the Union was already dissolved.
The only alternative now being peace Or
war, be urged that the Republicans by re-
fnsing concession, were about plunging the
,onntry into war. He said the North
alone would be accountable to posterity for
he calamity resulting from civil war, The
South is contending for the principles of
freedom, and the cause of
he South is the cause of liberty. The South
till would accept satisfactory guarantees.
Pryor deprecated q conflict, and urged
peaceful separation and the establishment
# two confederacies.
Mr.. Grow moved suspension of the
ules to take up the Senate's amendment to
10 Kansas bill, which psssed-17 against AZ.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

SAM VI YlS AClSrOh.
Mr. Foster presented a petition of certain
citizens of Connecticut, fishermen, for pro-
lection to the fisheries off the Florida coast
where vessels had been seized and subjected
to fine.
Mr.. Crittenden presented a petition of 2, 4OC
citizens of Massachusetts, in favor of the
Crittenden resolutions.
The Pacific Railroad bill came up and
passed, 81 against IA.
The nays were Bayard, Bigler, Cling
man, Fes-enden, Green, Hunter, johnson
of Tenn, l. ing, Mason, Nicholson, Powell,
Salisbury and Thompson.
Ten nyck was excused from voting.
Fessenden was in favor of one road and
voted against two or three.
The bill to erect the Territory of Jeffer-
son was considered and amended, changing
the name to "1dahoe."
Mr.. Wilson moved to strike out the pro-
vision taxing all property alike. Rejected
10 against 13.
MI. Hemphill moved to except schools,
&c. Pending the vote, adjourned
HousE.-The Speaker laid before the House
a letter from Mr.. Cobb, stating that he had
received certified ordinance of secession of
decline any further participation in the bust
ness of the House. He adds that he need not
express his deep regret at the circumstances
which render this step necessary on his part.
God save the country! Mr.. Cobb made ie y
remarks in taking leave, implorirg
his fir ends to do something with view of
reuniting all the States.
The Speaker presented the proceedings of
the Democratic State Convention of Ohio in
favor of settlement of our present troubles
either by the Border State, Douglas or Crit
;enden plan, and especially favor the calling
If National Convention.
Mr.. Cox hoped that it would be laid on the
able and printed. They are the expression
If two hundred thousand as good patriots as
re have in the Republic.
The Speaker They will take the usual
curse, viz: be on the table and printed. II
The daily true Democrat., 1861-03-13

E On the resolution to recognize the independence of the Confederate States, to which objection had been made on the ground of the allegiance due by Arkansas, and by the convention to the federal go. vernment, Judge Adams, of Phillips, said:
 MT. PREs1DENr-A word on this objec- tion. take the position that this conven- ton owes no allegiance to any power on earth-to neither federal nor the state go- vernment. If it did, if we as its members did, we could not assemble as we have, nor for the purposes we have. Under the fede- ral and state law, we could not have the discretionary powers which all agree we have. Bound by.tthat law. we could not come here to exercise, nor dare we exercise, the rights which we consider we might, if such action seemed to us proper. If we owed allegiance to the federal government in measure and kind as they say, the laws which those powers would hereafter pass, would completely bind us; they could null. lify any ordinance we might pass; they could undo any thing we now might do. and yet the gentlemen agree that we are su-
 preme, and that we have, if we sec fit to use it. the right and the power to pass an ordinance of secession. Above all law is the peoples wilt is the primary law, and under it, sanctioned by it and satisfied with that sanction. though all other law con demned us, are we here to act; if not, of what avail, of what effect is the unbegin- ming, unending, uncircumscribed law of re- volution? The intent of this resolution is no broader nor longer than this: we the peo- pie of Arkansas recognize the right of re- volution in people who see proper to ex- ereise it; or which is the same thing, we re- gard and recognize the sefen seeded States as free ard independent. Even were we re- strained by federal or state law. did we owe them allegiance. in doing this we would not infringe on any right or power delegated by the State of Arkansas to the federal government, for the resolution does not go to form treaty of alliance, treaties of commerce or the like, with the Confe. derate States; it is simply an indorsement of their action in exercising right which
 was inherent in them, as it is in ell people;
The daily true Democrat., 1861-03-13
Before and Since.

"Ttceedle- dun end Iweedle-dee"
 During the canvass preceding tho late election the union -shriekers about here and elsewhere, talked much about submitting the action of the State Convention to the people. Since the election, however, but little is said about it. Is it possible that these lovers of the dear people are indeed afraid to give the sovereigns . chance to express their preference between northern and southern confederacy? Are they not willing to submit an ordinance of secession to the people of Arkansas, and let Mem de- eide upon its ratification or rejection?- What says our neighbor of the Gazette! He tells us. patronizingly. that he knows the northern people are conservative and are perfectly willing to grant us our rights.
 This huge piece of valuable information he gained during his late visit in quest of arms. Did he also learn, aohile in Neu Fork, that the people of Arkansas are like wise opposed to secession, and is he there fore unwilling to consult Me~ upon the subject?
 Won't somebody answer? Our curiosi- ty is intense.
The daily true Democrat., 1861-03-13
LITTLE RocK, March 18th, 1861.

LITTLE RocK, March 18th, 1861.
 Gentlemen: am deeply sensible to the honor you do ne in rendering, for my acceptance, Q com plimentary entertainment feel, too, with warm emotion that it is prompted by motives of personal regard, friendship and confidence, and by no other motive, to one who is merely private citizen, and whose connection with public station has ceased.
 After continued public service of fourteen suc- essive sessions Congress, retire to my hone with out one regret, sustained with the belief that have served our people and their highest interests faith fully, and cheered with the happy conviction, that hold and bear with me their unrestricted conn dence Upon this, your invitation, the unsought evi- dence of your appreciation and esteem for one who has never yet been able to overcome his own very humble self estimate, look, and shall look as high evidence of that confidence.
The daily true Democrat., 1861-03-13

BEAUTIFUL CoNsIsTENCY.-Gen. Thom- ason has introduced into the convention a series of resolutions, "ldying doaon an ulti- matums," and doing great many other very ridiculous things. These resolutions may perhaps do very well in some particulars but we venture the assertion that inasmuch as the people are expecting at the hands ofthis convention. bold and manly action in order to place Arkansas in proper light before the world, this new attempt at lodging the issue, will meet only with the severest con. demnation at the hands of our indignant people. Gen. Thomson and some of his party, we understand, also bitterly oppose the Echols' resolutions. Are we, then, to stultify ourselves by virtually denouncing as rebels the people of the seeded States. and vet declare that in . certain event-if certain imposs;5il;ty does not hsppen-we will do as they have done? Opposing the Echols resolutions, which recognize seees- sion. and yet declaring ourselves for con- tingent secession. Did the madness of man ever attain to this height before!
The daily true Democrat., 1861-03-13


 THE MALADY SPREADING.-t IS "lth extreme sadness that we hear weak apolo- gies made for Lincoln by men who call themselves southerners, and who are so in every way save in teeliny Some men are so thoroughly impregnated with a doubly distilled spirit of devotion to the detestable old Union that to gain polnt over their secession opponents they would almost be willing to white-wash the deVii' and swear by him as the embodiment oi political truth.
 When the telegraph announced that Fort Sumter was surrendered universal feeling of rejoicing was manifest-among the secessionists because bloodshed had been avoided-among the Unienists because they strangely supposed that the seces- sionists were therein disappointed. Say they. chow good and how kind a master our Lincoln is, notwithstanding your abuse, and your predictions of evil"
 Surely it is time the Union was dissolved
The daily true Democrat., 1861-03-13

regret that other engagements will prevent my accordance of your cordial invitation to a pubic ball on Wednesday evening next, and beg to re- turn to yourselves personally, and to those whom YOU represent, the assurance of the very grateful and sincere regards of
 your friend and humble servant,
 R. w. JOHNSON. To Hons. B. TorrEN,
 J. H. HnLLIARD,
 J. H. PATTERSON,
 CHAs w. ADAMS,
 T. B. FLouRNoY,
 C. A. HENRY, JR., J. L. PORTER,
 SANFORD C. FAULKNER and others.
The daily true Democrat., 1861-03-13
Complimentary.

Hon. R. W. JOHNSON The undersigned on their own part, and instruct ed by many of your admiring fellow citizens, ire spective of party, desire to tender you public ball on Wednesday evening next, at the Anthony House, in testimony of their high appreciation o your distinguished public service and private worth and respectfully beg your acceptance March Ilth, 1861.
 B.C. TOTTEN,
 J. H. BILLIARD,
 J. H. PATTERSON,
 CHAS. w. ADAMS,
 T. B. FLOURNOY,
 c. A. HENRY, Jh.,
 J. L. PORTER,
 s. c. FAULKNER,
 Comnite cf InUitation.
The daily true Democrat., 1861-03-13
Backing Down.

Many, who are called, and who delighted to call themselves !" Union men" few weeks ago, announced that if the questions now agitating the country were not settled before the 4th of March, they would be as strongly and earnestly in favor of secession as they had been devoted to the Union, be- lieving that in that case secession would be the surest remedy for all our ills. Others declared that if Lincoln announced himself in favor of coercion, they would favor se- cession in order to place ourselves in situation for successfully aiding and sup porting the people of those States. already seeded; the work of subjugation would be, in that case, begun. These gentlemen, whose sensitive nerves the very idea of immediate secession" completely unstrung, had, after great effort, worked themselves up to that point. They laid down Ae'r oacn ultinaatam.
 But lo what change has come over the spirit of their dream. Abe came into power on the 4th of March-delivered his inaugural-there had been no settlement all attempts at adjustment had been con temptuously rejected by our northern 6rethren-he declared for coercion-said If there was any necessity for fight he would take hsnd-pronounced the Union un- broken-and seemed to think that the peo- ple of the "Confederate States" were still his subjects. only little refractory. and a moderate dose of gun powder, judiciously administered, would sober them into sub mission. And yet our worthy friends, those who with Quixotic bravery seemed really anxious that Lincoln should do some thing terrible that they might do some thing desperate, who boasted that he would not dare to knock the chip off their heads lest he should arouse the sleeping lion of their southern zeal, still shout and shriek for Union. How is this? Did their courage like that of the inimitable Acres, "ooze cut at their fingers ends?" or were they only engaged in meaningless buster for the purpose of deuding honest people into the support of their peculiar candidates?
 So far from resisting coercion. many Union leaders we wot of, would actually assist in the enforcement of the doctrine.- And yet these men talk about protecting our rights and vindicating our honor!