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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31
VOL. XII--NO. 48.
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[Tribune's Dispatch. \

WAsHINGToN, MAY "a.
Respectable citizens from Fairfax saw that
In that district 70 votes were cast for Union
and 81 for secession. {:
In Alexandria, where the usual vote is | 900.
there were only SOC votes for secession and
80 for Union
The aggregate vote yesterday in Uniontown,
Clarksburg, Clayville, Grafton, Roseburg'
Portland, Piedmont and New Creek. Virginia.
was 1873 against ratifying secession, and Sc
for it.
The State Department has received no dis.
patches whatever from our Legations abroad
Ihe assertion that Great Britain has refused
TO accept our recognition of the resolution of
Paris Congress, respecting privateering. is a
fiction devised and published for the most
mlschlevous purposes. 's f.5
BALTIMORE, May %.
Western trains just in. The reports from
Harrper's Ferry of hostilities there are totally
unfounded. Gov. Letcher has detained the
coal trains and hands belonging to them.
John Sherman, wealthy and respectable
citizen OF Baltimore county, was arrested by 2
the government last night, charged with burn
ing bridges on the Northern Central Road
lie was taken TO Fort McHenry. 1t is under
stood ne acted by authority of the Mayor and
police commissioners
.a FREEPoRr, May p.
Charles Norris, a volunteer belonging TO
Capt. Swift's Eagle Guards, of the 1st regi-
ment, was drowned while bathing in the river
to-day His body has not yet been recovered.
The news OF the assassination of Col. Els
worth caused great excitement and more bitter
feelings towards the rebels than anv other act
yet performed. -
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IMPORTANT FROM EUROPE,
ENGLAND RECOGNIZES TIE
BLOCKADE. .s ..

New YORK, May 24-The Etna has arriy-
ed. Her advices are four days later than the
Persia's.
The British government has issued a proc
lamatlon warning her subjects against engag-
ing IN the war in America, and declares the
intention OF the government to remain neutral.
and warns British subjects if they enter mill.
tary service of either side, join ships of war or
transports, or attempt to get recruits or fit out
vessels tor war purposes, transports, or break
or endeavor to break any blockade law fully
and actually established, or carry soldiers dis
patches, materials contraband of war for either
party, they will be liable to all the penalties
and consequences, and do so at their peril, and
can in no wise obtain the protection of the
government.
The Confederate States Commissioners had
an interview with NJ Thouvenal on the 18th
France is about to send fleet to America
to:protect the French interests.
The frigate Mercy, 40 guns, has sailed for
the American Station
In the British Parliament Lord Woodhouse
said the government of Spain, at the request
of inhabitants, had accepted the annexation of
the island of st. Domingo to her possessions
and that the government had given assur-
ances that African slavery should not be re-
established on that island
The cotton growing company of Jamaica
has determined to plant several thousand acres
forthwith, so that the crop may be delivered
in Manchester before the end of the year.
There were rumors current that England
and France bad agreed to recommend Austria
to cede Venetia to Italy for money and terrific
rial considerations. The Sultan of Turkey was
also to receive money consideration.
Spain has ordered six new screw war frig-
ates of the first class, that she may be superb
or on the sea to the American flag.
1t is said that negotiations for the with
drawal of French forces from Rome are ap-
preaching a conclusion.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31

GUNS AT Fort KEARNEY YSP1KED.-Much ex
citement has been caused in Nebraska and the
western portion Of this State by the factwhicf
has transpired that Capt Taylor, the com
mandant at Fort Kearney, had spiked twelve
of the best cannon, under his charge. Capt
T. is known to have strong secession proclivi
ties, and has made no concealment of the fact
The excuse rendered for the act by the com
mandant was that he feared raid from Mis-
souri, and the seizure of the cannon. The
Desmoines Register says Gov. Kirkwood has
sent to Iowa City for an eight pound fielt
piece, with shot, &C., forty sabres, forty Colt
Navy revolvcrs, and muskets enough to fur
nish a full company. These arms will b'
placed in charge of volunteers at Counci
Bluffs for the defence of the border.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31
Coercion.

Ashort time since nearly everybody doubt.
ed the expediency of marching an army on
Southern soil to subdue the rebels. Now
this policy is seen to be the most speedy and
effective for the government to adopt. The
presence Of the U. S. army in Maryland alone
prevented that State from being precipitated
into rebellion. Prompt action on the part o
the Union men of St. Louis has squelched
secession in Missouri. The advent of gov
ernment forces in most of the seeded States
would be hailed with delight by thousands
whose sympathies are with the Union, bui
who have been compelled by the spirit Of an.
archy which reigns South OF Mason and Dix
on's line, to take up arms against the only
government to which they can ever give will
ling allegiance. Let these men but see pro
lection at hand, and they will readily declare
their true sentiments. The quickest way to
end the war, then, is to march our forces in.
to the South-through Kentucky, over the
dead body of Gov. Magofin, if necessary
and take possession of all the important
towns ond cities. Richmond and Memphis
should be occupied without delay, and in the
Fall, when there is no longer danger to Nor.
thern troops from yellow fever, our victori.
our and irresistible soldiery should take pos
session of Charleston, Montgomery, Mobile
and New Orleans. Then, and not till then,
will rebellion be crushed out. Let US have
coercion-energetic, uncompromising coer
rim
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31

81 The capture of a rebel flag by the
troops which went to Potosi, is thus told by
the St. Louis Democrat:
The next move was to capture the rebel
flag, which, was known to be in town, and for
this agreeable duty Capt. Cole detaileda guard
of six men, under command of Sergeant
Walker, accompanied by DR.. Franklin, Sur
geon of the Fifth Regiment. The guard sur
rounded the house supposed to contain the
flag, and DR.. Franklin and Sergeant Walker
entered. After searching in vain for some
time, the Doctor thought he observed the lady
of the house sitting in rather an uneasy posi-
ton, and he very politely asked her to rise.
At first the lady hesitated, but finding the
Doctors persuasive suavity irresistible, she
rose rlowly, and 10 the blood red stripe ofthe
rebel ensign appeared below the lady's hoops.
The Doctor, bowling graceful 'beg pardon
madam" stopped and quietly catching hold Of
the gaudy color, carefully delivered helady Of
secession flag, 80 feet long and 9 feet wide.
The Doctor bore off his prize in triumph to
the camp, where the troops greeted him with
wild shouts, and characterized his feat as the
crowning glory of the occasion,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31
jUR ARMY CORRESPONDENCE
HEAD QUARTERS 1sr 7 WA REGIMENT I

HEAD QUARTERS lsT I, WA REGIMENr,)
KEoKuK, May 2l, lS6l.}
That part Of tho War Department which
manages the affairs Of the Iowa troops ap-
pears to have taken lessons from the circum.
vention Office. A part of the tents destined
for this regiment went Eom Chicago to Quin-
cy; from there past this place to Burlington,
and are now on their way from Burlington
here. One hundred and twenty tents are
here. We will probably go into camp this
manufacture of the years 1928 100, and are
Of the third class the correct grade issues.
This is the fault of the department. Sena-
tor Grimes had purchased a supply of the
latest improved arms at Springfield, Mass,
for the first Iowa regiment. These were
seized in New York on their way here by the
Ordnance Department, and appropriated to
their own use. Great dissatisfaction exists
here with regard to the arms.
Capt Cummins returned yesterday, and
was warmly welcomed by his numerous
friends in the regiment, and by every man
in his company. Corporal jackson and
Thos. Cummins, of Company A returned
with him. Col. Bates is now here. Henry
O'Connor is in Des Moines, where he took a
petition of the regiment with reference to
volunteers pay and uniform.
By Capt. Cummins' request you will in
form your readers that the camp will not
probably be settled on this week, and that
those desiring to visit the Muscatine compa-
MES in camp are advised to make their ex-
cursion next week, by which time we hope
to be settled.
1t is thought by some that this regiment
will be sent into Northwestern Missouri. l
am not informed, but am sorry to say that
do not think it probable. The idea of stay
ing here several weeks is very distasteful to
the boys. Every ons is well except private
Winning, who is better than he was. We
hope to see you all down soon. ~
Major Sprague, of the u S. A., who was
taken prisoner by the secessioaists in Texas,
and who is now here on parole. lectured here
a few nights ago. He describes the seces.
sion movement there as perfect reign OF
terror, aud marked with every possible act Of
dishonor and meanness.
| Your types made mistake in my last
communication. The resolutions of thanks
to the people and ladies of Muscatine were
drawn up and offered by Henry O'Connor
Esq.
| Our dog, a magnificent Newfoundland, pre-
sented by young Capt. John Dougherty, il
the pride Of the company. He takes to sol
/ dier life very naturally. am instructed t
say that he does not belong to the first Du
buque regiment, but to the first Iowa regi
ment. The Capt. says that he is not to b.
named until aztec our first battle.
Fl. j. @.
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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31

The CONFEDERATE CAPIroL.-The Mont
gomery Advertiser (Jeff. Davis paper) of the
14th says it is positively settled by vote Of
Congress taken the previous day, that the
Capital Of the Southern Confederacy is imme-
diately to be removed to Richmond. ~ 8
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31

The MARINE STRENGTH NORTH AND South.
According to statistics furnished by the
Treasury Department, the whole enrolled, Ii
censed and registered tunnage of the thirty
four States is 4,95S, 1856 tuns OF this amount
the Free States furnished A, 15o, $40 tuns, and
the slave States SO7, ,365 tuns. The seven cot
ton States which led off in the rebellion, fur
nished only 344, sos tuns. Deducting the
tunnage of Delaware, Maryland and Missouri
from the other slave States, and it leaves the
latter only 400, ,643 tuns. Boston has as much
tunnage as all the twelve rebel States. Add
ing the tunnage Of Delaware, Maryland and
Missouri to that of the free States, the sum
total is 4,468,2s tuns, or nearly ten times
that of the rebels, even including that Of
North Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky in
the category.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31

rrThe Memphis Apalanche further en-
lightens its readers as follows, upon the besot-
ted habits of Mr.. Lincoln. How blissfully ig-
norant must be the condition of the readers Of
newspapers upon whom such stuff can be inn
posed: .-.-..
LANKY LIzcoLN-The fact of Lincoln's con-
slant intoxication is confirmed by gentleman
just from Washington. It appears that he
became addicted to the vice in this way: The
cares of place affected his nervous system SO
much that he could not sleep. His physician
administered him large quantities of opium
and brandy each evening until stupidity would
ensue, and then he would fall into profound
slumber In the morning his prostration
would become so great that liquor would be
resorted to; and thus, by frequent repetition
of this treatment, he became so demoralized
by the use of liquors as to be perfectly imbe.
cile and thoroughly indifferent to what is pass.
ing around him. r
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31
New Type.

Our patrons will perceive by the bright ap-
pearance of our paper this morning that our
reading columns have been furnished with
new type. The type is from the Chicago
Foundry, H. A. PORTER, agent, and is su-
perb article in every respect. Our recent
increase Of subscription has encouraged us to
make this improvement We will at all times
endeavor to keep the JOURNAL in the front
rank of Iowa papers
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31

WHERE SAFETY LlEs-Itis stated that New
York banks hold over ten millions in gold
sent by individuals from the South for safe
keeping and that more than two hundred
Southern families from the South have taken
houses in the little city Of Hoboken, opposite
New York, within two weeks.
Brooklyn has largely increased its popula-
ton from the same source, and the price
of rents has in consequence considerably in.
creased
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31

WHAT WILL THEY DO FOR ICE?-Our South
ern brothers are in fix for ice. Their ports
are blockaded, and no ice can enter where the
ice ought to go. Large quantities of this sum-
mer luxury was put up in New England and
Nova Scotia last winter for their especial bene-
fit, if they had behaved themselves. As it is,
they will have nothing during the dog days
with which to cool their reasonable tongues.
There will be hot times this season in the
South
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31

THE South AMERICAN EARTHoUAKE.-In
addition to the six thousand lives lost by the
earthquake at Mendoza, South America, ii
appears from subsequent advices that San
Juan, situated one hundred and twenty leagues
north of Mendoza, was nearly destroyed by
the same earthquake, with an estimated loss
of three thousand lives. The earthquake ap
preached from the direction ofValparaiso, anc
great anxiety is manifested to hear from thai
u,,ortop
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31

The President has not declared war
against the South. Government regards the
secession movement as conspiracy, and all
engaged in it it as rebels, and it is going to
deal with them accordingly. When captured,
they will not be regarded as prisoners of war,
for no war has been declared, but as traitors.
They will be arrested by constable, and tried
for treason, and the end of the leaders will be
ignominious in the extreme Hemp will be in
GOOD demand.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31
The War and Slavery.
IrUE tue JUurnAI.J
WEST LIBERTY. 9Th Month. Dad. lS6

WEsr LIBERTY, 9th Month, 2Sd, 1851.
FRIEND MAnIN.-Noticing the expenses O
the war in to-day's paper, I concluded tobroacf
a peace idea.S Remembering that slavery is
the direct cause of the present trouble, and
has been the cause of great deal heretofore
and will continue to be until it is abolished
and that every battle of the warrior is with q
confused noise and with garments rolled in
blood, and believing, as many people do, that
war is anti Christian, and being willing to ad-
init that our Southern enemies are deceived by
their mad leaders and are therefore innocent,
would it not be cheaper, would it notbe better,
more Christian-like, more in the cause of civ
ilization, more humane, and more in accordance
with the present day and generation, to take
the money that we are about to spend in this
bloody war and free the slaves in this govern
ment, proclaiming liberty throughout all the
land, unto all the inhabitants thereof, and for
ever stop these troubles? If the war expenses
for the next five years would not buy all the
slaves, add to it what 1000 men could earn
that time, and if that is not enough, we will
make up private purse to make up the bal
lance. Would not the angels then again sing
GLORY to God in the highest, ON earth, peace
and good will to men?' For the Union with
out slavery and war. m. w. 81
REMARKS.
The suggestion is utterly impracticable The
South would regard such move as much in
the light of meddling in their affairs as the
restriction of slavery in the Territories, and
would refuse to sell their slaves 1t is toomuch
like child's play to persuade people to do right
by offering rewards.
Our correspondent should bear in mind that
while slavery is the indirect cause of this war
it is not really the question at issue at this
time. If the South should to-day free all its
slaves it would not atone for the insult given
our national flag by its rebellion. 1t is amis-
taken idea in the minds of some people that
the present war is for the extirpation of slavery
Freedom to the slaves is almost certain to fol-
low as one of the results of the rebellion, but
it is not, and should not be, one Of the pur-
poses of the government If the Southern
people return to their allegiance before it is
accomplished, the Constitution will protect
them in their right to hold slaves as long as
they may choose. We certainly desire as
earnestly as any one to see the dark stain and
troublesome evil of slavery wiped from our
country, but we can never sanction any un-
constitutional method of accomplishing that
result
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31

of Des Moines. A son of Hon. Elijah Sell.
is private in the company J. w4L.l
HALL OF THE House OF REPREsENTATIvEs,(
| r..s DEs MONIES, May %, 1861.
Business connected with the 1st regiment
brought your whilom correspondent to this
city of magnificent distances, &C., &c, where
the wisdom of the State is now assembled
Des Moines is really city of great possibili-
ties, and will, not many years distant, be one
of the finest inland cities in the West, rivaling
indianapolis, Columbus, and other Western
Capitols. Both Houses are busy at work on
the main business which called them together.
Several bills have already been passed. Loan
Bill of 100000, a Militia Bill, Bill providing
for the pay of the volunteers by the State up
to the time they shall be mustered into the
service of the United States. The Senate will
concur in all these bills. The probability is
that they will adjourn next week.
A bill defining and providing for the pun
ishment of treason is now up in the House,
and Williams Of Dubuque, is making speech
against it. Mr.. Williams is quite young
man, of fine ability. presume he would not
like to be called a secessionist, but he has Just
avowed himself an anti-coercionist Your
correspondent is too dull nowadays to appre-
hend the difference. Party lines arc ostcnsi-
bly, but not really obliterated. There are some
who can't get over old recollections. There
are some noble specimens of men here on the
Democratic side, who stand up for the coun-
try. First and last among them is Baker, of
Clinton, Peet, of Clayton, Senator Wilson, of
Dubuque Appropos of the Senate, one of
the first men met here was Jo. Green, our
new Senator. Mr.. Green works like a bust
ness man, as he is no speech maker. He is
attentive to everything that is going on, prompt
in attendance on his committees, and a uni
versal favorite with the members of both
houses. Muscatine is well and truly repre-
sented in her new Senator. 1t is especially
fortunate for the Iowa volunteers that Mr..
Green is here at this time. He thinks of
ilOeiAHS SisC Dul great CduSc Ill WHICH we
are engaged, and the comfort of those who are
engaged in the service of their country. They
will never want for anything while Jo Green
has dollar of his own, or power to vote it
from the State Treasury.
The 1st regiment sent petition for more
clothes-pants and shoes. Some of them are
literally bare footed A joint resolution re-
ported from committee of which Dave Will
son, of Dubuque, was chairman, and Mr..
Green member, passed the Senate unani-
mously. 1t would have passed the House to-
day by, suspension of the rules, but for
most determined and to me unaccountable,
opposition of Gov. Kirkwood, and, through
him, few others in the House. It will pass
tomorrow.
Geo. c. Stone, of our city, John Jones,
State Treasurer, and Maturin L. Fisher, are
commissioners to negotiate asState Loan. All
agree that no better selection could be made.
That's all now H.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31

eYThe Secession papers dare not tell the
truth, and are getting hard up for material
from which to work up their lies. The New
Orleans Crescent heads an account of tri
fling fracas that occurred at Camp Harrison
week Or two ago, Reported Insurrection ir
Ohio !,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31

MEETING OF THE CoMPRoMIsERs.-The Bor
der State Convention called to meet at Frank
fort, Kentucky, will meet next Monday. II
has been stated that it was to meet last Mon
day, which was a mistake. Nothing impor.
tant is expected from its deliberations.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31

Dispatches by the Persia state that the
agents Of the Rebel Government have explored
Europe in vain for arms, munitions Or money
in exchange for their bonds. Dudley Mann
sought an interview with Geo Peabody, in
hopes of negotiating a loan, but was politely,
but firmly repulsed. In no case had they
found their securities marketable at the largest
discount they could offer as a temptation.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31

How UNION MEN ARE TREATED BY THE
TRA1roRs.-The Memphis Bulletin announces
the arrival in that city of the steamer Kanawha
Valley, bringing, among other freight, man
named Edward Pucket, native of Maine, who
had been forwarded from Grand Glaze on
trumped up charge of tampering with negroes
The unfortunate man was fastened in a box,
and in that condition was forwarded to Cairo.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31

PERT1NENr.-The New York Times asks !:
Suppose that Ireland in her rebellion had
issued letters of marque against British COM
merce, and the Government of the United
States had endorsed and protected them, by
recognizing Ireland as belligerent, would
England have assented to the justice and
neutrality of such course?"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31

The quantity Of provisions and other
stores at present consumed daily by the troops
now in Washington is as follows: rs barrels of
pork alternately with 25,o00 pounds of fresh
beef 115 barrels Of -four; 80 bushels of beans;
1900 pounds Of rice; coffee, 1900 pounds;
sugar, 2,4Q0 pounds; Whisl;ey, 625 gallons;
vinegar, 200 gallons; candles, 800 pounds;
soap, 800 pounds: salt, 10 bushels.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31

The interview of the New York Zouaves
with President Lincoln, is described by those
who witnessed it to have been one of the most
amusing incidents possible They saluted
him as famiGarly as though he had been
brother Jake or Nose. Mr.. Lincoln was so
much amused at their odd expressions that he
laughed until the tears ran down his cheeks.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31

A pistol is on exhibition in New York known
as Godfrey's revolver, which is of simple but
ingenious construction. Its advantages are,
that it will never discharge prematurely or
accidentally that it dispenscs with the per-
cussion cap, being fired off by the agency of a
primer which will last out score of dis
charges, which will not be injured by moisture,
and is very portable.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31

\ Southern paper contends that the seeded
States arc fighting for their liberty" That's
just what we once heard maniac say to those
who caught and bound him to prevent him
from cutting his throat with razor which he
had stolen from his keepers ROOM The reb-
els want to fight for the liberty of committing
suicide with the weapons they have stolen Of
their kecper-the United States Government.